The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
When Neal Checkoway, director of Lakeside Little Theatre’s upcoming show “Betrayal” by Harold Pinter, found himself facing the nightmarish challenge of nine complete set changes in a two-act play, he realized there was only one solution. He needed a revolving stage and he knew just the man to design and build it.
As final planning details for the 13th annual Feria Maestros del Arte start to gel, event founder Marianne Carlson is pleased to report exciting news that the Chiapas Council of Culture and Arts is coming through with bus transport to bring 20 craftsmen from isolated rural villages to show their unique wares at the three-day fair.
Most north shore residents will admit that they only pass along Lake Chapala’s southern shore on a visit to Mazamitla. Rarely do they take the time to stop off in any of the small fishing or agricultural villages that edge the lake across from the expat enclaves of in Ajijic and Chapala
Mexico’s unique observances in remembrance of the dearly departed will encompass a variety of lively Dia de los Muertos happenings that get underway this weekend, continuing through November 2, All Souls Day.
Back after the summer break, Los Cantantes del Lago is already hard at work rehearsing for its annual fundraiser, the ever popular “Show Stoppers” – its ninth edition!
A local group of eight international award-winning quilters will host their second annual textile and fabric show on Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Paseo de las Canoas 29 in La Floresta.
Winners of the Third Annual Feria Maestros del Arte Contest for youngsters who attend the Children’s Art Program at the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) were recently announced by the Feria board. Children enrolled in the Saturday art sessions were asked to enter pictures of Mexican toys or of Michicihualli, the legendary goddess of the Lake.
