Tlaqueparte
Head over to Tlaqueparte this weekend (or Monday and Tuesday) for a mind-boggling array of creative crafts, decorations and gifts from all over Mexico and Latin America, as well as some other nations.
At the Centro Cultural El Refugio, right in the heart of Tlaquepaque, you’ll find more than 70 exhibitors from the states of Jalisco, Queretaro, Guanajuato, Michoacan, Chihuahua, Puebla, Yucatan, Morelos, Campeche, Estado de Mexico, Coahuila, Veracruz, Hidalgo, Chiapas, Distrito Federal and Oaxaca.
Examples of the finest crafts from Cuba, Peru, Colombia, Paraguay, Ecuador, Argentina, Uruguay and Guatemala will also be on show and for sale. And keep an eye out for exotic items from Egypt, Indonesia, Morroco and India.
This year, Tlaqueparte’s entertainment will include free daily presentations of the Guelaguetza, the traditional folk dance festival which is celebrated in Oaxaca at the end of July. The participants come from different indigenous groups in the state and perform folk dances that are particular to their region. At the end of the performance they throw items to the crowd, products that come from the region they represent.
The biannual show runs from Friday, March 15 through Tuesday, March 19, and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Entrance is free, except on Saturday and Sunday, when those aged 15 to 60 pay a nominal 10 pesos. Refreshments are provided.
The Centro Cultural El Refugio: Donato Guerra 160, between Contreras Medellin and Prisciliano Sanchez, Tlaquepaque historic center.
Ad man
Advertising executive Ken Segall, who worked closely with Steve Jobs for over 12 years spanning NeXT and Apple, will speak at a Dia del Empresario event organized by Jalisco branch of Coparmex, the national employers’ association.
Segall started the i-frenzy by naming iMac and helped develop Apple’s famous Think different campaign. Having also served tours of duty with Dell and Intel, He is uniquely qualified to point out the the stark contrasts between the practices of Apple and other iconic technology companies. Segall is also the author of “Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple’s Success.”
The Dia del Empresario conference/workshop takes place at Expo Guadalajara on Wednesday, March 20. Although there are other business-related events scheduled throughout the day, Segall’s talk, from 5-7 p.m., is open to the public at a cost of 900 pesos (600 pesos for Coparmex associates). For ticket information call (33) 3818-4115 or visit www.diadelempresarioncoparmex.com.mx.
Caritas
If you are attending a Catholic Mass on Sunday, March 17, dig deep into your pockets to support the Caritas de Guadalajara charity’s annual collection. The 37-year-old official charity of the local diocese, Caritas provides health and material assistance to the neediest members of society, as well as migrants passing through Guadalajara Last year, 3.63 million pesos were donated during the week-long fund-raising effort. More than 2,000 Caritas volunteers attend 350 communities in the metro area.
For more information about Caritas de Guadalajara and how to donate or volunteer, call 3617-6555 or visit www.caritasgdl.org.mx.
Libya
Guadalajara’s Museum of Journalism and Graphic Arts (MUPAG) is currently hosting an exhibition by Catalan photojournalist Francesc Pares entitled “Libya: the colors of the revolt.” The exhibition consists of 35 photographs taken during the recent conflict in Libya. Pares, who has worked for years for several Spanish media outlets in Africa and the Middle East, has also spent time in Mexico documenting femicides in Ciudad Juarez and the Zapatista movement in Chiapas. The Museo del Periodismo y las Artes Graficas is located at Avenida Alcalde 225. The Spanish title of the exhibit is “Libia: los colores de la revuelta.” Admission is free.