The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Large-size images of life in Mexico in the 1930 taken by French photographer Pierre Verger are attracting a steady stream of visitors to several salas of the Instituto Cultural Cabañas.
Ryohei Kondo’s famous Japanese contemporary male dance group, Condors, has toured 20 countries since its foundation in 1996. Nonetheless, audiences outside of Japan never fail to be blown away by the uniqueness of their exuberant presentations, that overflow with a combination of athletic prowess, choreographic creativity and humor.
Cadenza Festival
The Festival Internacional Cadenza at Palcco runs in conjunction with the Ajijic Northern Lights Music Festival, and features four concerts with talented Canadian, U.S. and Mexican musicians. Sunday, February 12, 6 p.m.: Gala concert with festival’s string orchestra interpreting works by Britten, Barber and Quantz. Monday, February 13, 8:30 p.m.: Susan Hoeppner plays Mozart, Bloch, M.C. Baker and Reger.
Palcco, February 6-13. 150-200 pesos.
What is it about the Beatles that Mexicans love so much?
“Of course it’s the melodies, which are so memorable, but my theory is that the emotion and the messages of morality that many of the songs have strikes a strong chord in Mexico,” says “Paul,” one of the musicians who make up the popular Get Back tribute band – who have returned to Guadalajara for their 20th (or so) concert in the city.
Cadenza Festival
The Festival Internacional Cadenza at Palcco runs in conjunction with the Ajijic Northern Lights Music Festival, and features four concerts with talented Canadian, U.S. and Mexican musicians.
Two highly acclaimed British singers will visit Guadalajara in April and June.
Some will certainly regard the images as in poor taste but the artists are unrepentant.
