An expo that will interest all coffee lovers and foodies is Expo Cafe & Gourmet, open at Expo Guadalajara from Thursday, February 27 through Saturday, March 1.
As well as exhibitor booths, there will be workshops, conferences and demonstrations. Some of the conferences’ titles include: “New trends in cafes” and “I want to open a cafe. What must I do?” There will also be tea and cheese tastings, and workshops in the art of latte making, the “marriage” of chocolate and tequila and the preparation of tea infusions.
The expo is open to both buyers and the general public.
For more information about this expo call Raquel Lopez at (55) 5604-4900.
Zoo deal
In a special deal, children aged between 3 and 11 will pay a one-peso entry fee to the Guadalajara Zoo on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23. This includes entry to Monkeyland, Interactive Museum, Veterinary Ranch, Selva Tropical, Australian Villa, Amazonia and the bird and reptile shows in the auditorium.
One interesting resident of the zoo that is currently attracting much attention, say zoo officials, is Albert the tiger. Now two years old, he eats about 20 kilograms of meat (beef, chicken, horse) a week, and munches on bones to keep his teeth healthy. You can watch Albert being fed on weekends at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
AMSOC swears in new board
The board of the American Society of Jalisco (Amsoc) is sworn in under the watchful eye of US Consulate Vice-Consul Katherine E. Cantrel (far left). (Left to right) Alejandra Vielma, Joan White, Jerry Dankner, Society President Ann Whiting, David Ruiz, Fred Hanna, John Griffin, Regis Solieu, Diane Golz, Bruce Newby (partly hidden) and Jim Watkins.
New gallery
A new art gallery has opened at the Centro Cultural Las Aguilas on Avenida Lopez Mateos, next to the Azteca TV studios.
The inaugural exhibit at the gallery, which is administered by the municipality of Zapopan cultural department, opened Wednesday and is titled “Santos, Vírgenes y otras Tentaciones.” The multi-disciplined show features 35 paintings, photographs and sculptures by Noé Hernández and Ramiro Herrera.
The subject matter is eclectic, with modern, thought-provoking interpretations sharing space with images of revered religious icons,such as the Carmen, Pilar, Zapopan and la Dolorosa virgins.
The gallery is located at Avenida Lopez Mateos Sur 5003 and is open Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free entry.
British evening
British residents of Guadalajara and their friends will gather on Saturday, February 22 at the home of Susan and Lino Sterlini from 8:30 p.m. onwards. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite tipple, plus a snack to be shared – preferably savoury. Call 3627-1015 for further details.