The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Dearth of parking killing Chapalita
Trying to find a parking space in Colonia Chapalita is no fun to say the least. Some 100 businesses in the area have had to take out their parking spots and add greenery in their place in order to get their business licenses renewed this year. Clients tired of getting ticketed or not trusting valet parking are giving wide berth to the area and the small businesses are suffering as a result.
The effects of caffeine found in drinks widely consumed by adolescents was one of the many themes presented by students at the American School of Guadalajara’s annual Science Fair.
Artisans take over city center
As in years past, artisans from all over Jalisco travel to Guadalajara to participate in the annual Feria de la Artesanía over the two-week Easter holiday. This year’s fair has attracted 300 craftsmen and women from 80 municipalities in the state. Among the stunning creations on view and for sale are blown glass, equipal furniture, ceramics, huarache shoes, textiles, chess sets, brass items, candies, liquor and much more. The fair is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Plaza de Liberation (in front of the Degollado Theater) daily through Sunday, April 3. Free admission.
Live from the Met
Live HD transmissions continue from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Richard Eyre’s new production of Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” stars Kristine Opolais in the title role and Roberto Alagna as des Grieux.
Award for Book Fair president
In the presence of U.S. Consul General Tayna Anderson, the Instituto Cultural Mexico Norteamericano (ICMN) presented their Educational and culture Merit Medal to Raul Padilla, the long-serving president of Guadalajara’s International Book Fair and International Film Festival. “(Padilla’s) work has allowed the Universidad de Guadalajara to assume a leadership role, not only in Mexico but internationally.” A former rector of the university, Padilla still wields significant influence in other areas of the public university, the second largest in Mexico. Receiving the award, he said he was “proud” to have contribute toward “shared values, diversity, disposition for change, mutual understanding and artistic creativity.”
St. Pat’s Day at American Society
Guadalajara’s cumpleaños
Guadalajara celebrates its 474th birthday on Sunday, February 14 and has lined up plenty of fun events to mark the date.
