Eroticism
Sex & Entertainment 2012, a trade show dedicated to the sex industry, continues this weekend at the Calle 2 complex on the northern Periferico (city beltway). Expect to find amatory articles and activities for all tastes, including the Beer Girls from Los Angeles, who douse themselves in suds for the enjoyment of spectators. Porn industry stars will showcase their assets, as will a multitude of vendors of sex aids and toys. Both male and female strippers will be on hand, organizers say.
Calle 2 (Parres Arias and Periferico), Friday, September 7, 2 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, September 8, noon to midnight; Sunday, September 9, noon to 10 p.m. 230 pesos.
eSun Energy
Taking a moment from their well-attended cocktail party celebrating their new Guadalajara store were eSun Energy staff members (L-R) sales manager Alberto Mata, technical sales rep Mac Rodríguez, executive assistant Katy Leon, owner Jsun Mills and sales engineer Tamas Füleki. The company now operates three stores: in Guadalajara at Ruben Dario 454, int. 4 Plaza La Paloma in Colonia Providencia; in Ajijic at Carretera Chapala-Ajijic 32-34 at the corner of the Libramiento and in Puerto Vallarta at Av. Tepic N. 487-3. See their advertisement on page 28 for more information on how they can make your home or business solar energy efficient.
Tequila Festival
Nicely timed to coincide with the International Mariachi Festival is the second Expo Tequila Tlaquepaque at the Centro Cultural El Refugio, located in the center of the city suburb renowned for its arts and crafts.
Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day from Thursday, September 6 to Sunday, September 9, the expo will showcase dozens of brands of tequilas, offer tastings, art exhibits, competitions for bartenders and mariachi and folk dance presentations. Tours to the nearby Tequilas del Señor distillery can also be arranged.
A mariachi festival gala will be held at El Refugio after the expo closes at 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 8. Sunday will see hourly shows starting at 3 p.m.
One local craftsman is expected to present the biggest tequila bottle in the world and set a new Guinness record.
An interesting feature will be workshops aimed at young people designed to inform them about acquiring responsible drinking habits.
Around 1,500 visitors are expected at the expo, including 40 buyers from the United States, according to Roberto Prieto, president of the Tlaquepaque Chamber of Commerce, organizers of the event.
And the good news about this expo: entrance is free!
The Centro de Cultura El Refugio is located at Donato Guerra 160, three blocks from the Jardin Hidalgo in the center of Tlaquepaque. For further information visit www.expotequilatlaquepaque.com.mx.
French cinema
The Cine Foro in the University of Guadalajara (UdeG) administrative building is hosting two weeks of French film from September 7 to 20. Contemporary French movies will be shown with Spanish subtitles everyday at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. The cinema is located on the first floor of the UdeG building on Avenida Juarez at the intersection with Enrique Diaz de Leon. Admission is 45 pesos or 30 pesos for students. On Wednesdays the cost is 30 pesos for everyone. For listings visit www.cineforo.udg.mx.
Independence Day
Buy your tickets now for the American Society’s annual Mexican Independence Day fiesta on Saturday, September 15. Enjoy homemade tacos and flan, and karaoke singing after the meal. Cost 90 pesos members, 100 pesos guests. Doors open 12:30 p.m. Lunch served 1:30 p.m. See ad on page 2 for location details.
Tren Ligero & dance
It’s an unusual venue but the Plaza Universidad Tren Ligero (city subway) station in the city center has become a popular location for dance presentations. Three free shows are planned this month, on September 10, 21 and 28, all at 7 p.m.
Station location: Avenida Juarez and Pedro Loza.
Vicente Fernandez
Several sources confirm that famed archer singer Vicente Fernandez will make the final appearances of his long career at the Fiestas de Octubre. Fernandez will perform in the Palenque (cock-fighting ring) on October 11, 12 and 13, with tickets set from 800 and 1,600 pesos. Other stars booked for the shows (which begin around 11 p.m. each night at the arena inside the Benito Juarez complex include Banda El Limon (Oct. 18), Gloria Trevi (Oct. 19), Jenni Rivera (Oct. 21), Joan ~Sebastian (Oct. 26) and Alejandro Fernandez (Nov. 2 & 3). Tickests a ret already on sale at Super Colchones Andares, Hotel Mision Carlton and Fiesta Americana Minerva, as well as online at www.tickettap.com.mx. De 10am a 6pm.Among the artists performing in free shows in the Benito Juarez auditorium will be Yuridia, Paquita La del Barrio, Enrique Guzman, Banda el Recodo, Franco De Vita, Molotov and María Jose. The theme for this year’s Fiestas de Octubre is “47 Años de Orgullo Jalisciense” (47 Years of Pride in Jalisco).