The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
People unobtrusively toting purchases at the Guadalajara International Book Fair Monday evening were pressed to reveal the contents of their bags for the edification of Guadalajara Reporter readers who might want to know what is hot reading in Spanish this year.
There can’t be many people in Guadalajara who relish the annual arrival of the International Book Fair (FIL) like Noemi Mejia does. Since she arrived in Guadalajara from Veracruz several years ago, she has attended every day of the festival each year.
Mexico’s potential future leaders, U.S. novelists and a veteran archaeologist – the 25th International Book Fair (FIL) has a diverse roster of guests.
TlaquepArte, an annual exhibition of handicrafts, gifts and decorations, will welcome over 150 top artesanos this weekend.
A full program of cultural activities, many of which showcase disabled artists, will accompany the Parapan American Games, which take place from November 12-20.
The orchestra brings the Fiestas de Octubre to a close with a free concert in the city center’s Plaza Fundadores
on Sunday, November 6, 6 p.m.
“I can’t believe it actually came off!” exulted one delighted musician who was among the 190 involved in a marathon opera and ballet production of “Carmen” at Guadalajara’s Nuevo Progreso bullring October 20.
