The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
“The Drawer Boy,” by Michael Healey, is a masterclass in storytelling—an intricate blend of memory, myth and misunderstanding. This poignant and compelling play f...
On Saturday, April 5, around 400 demonstrators gathered in the Ajijic plaza to peacefully voice their opposition to the policies and actions of the administration of U.S. President...
Sunday, April 13, one of Mexico’s most charming religious observations, Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday), offers folk artisans an opportunity to demonstrate their skills at fas...
Easter, the most important holiday in the Christian calendar, will be celebrated in the Lake Chapala area throughout the coming week with devotional services and a series of tradit...
Casa del Sol Inn is thrilled to welcome back acclaimed flamenco dancer Rodrigo R...
The burning of a Judas doll is very much a part of Holy Week in Mexico.
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
Sunday and Monday, April 13 and 14, Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) will present a...
The Centro de Actividades Culturales (Center for Cultural Activities, or CENAC) ...
Sy (Seymour) Ross
Sy (Seymour) Ross passed away in Ottawa, Canada, on March 23 at...
A few blocks from the downtown core in the Nueva Esquinas zone you will find the...
A distasteful Valentine’s Day meme posted on the White House X account pro...
So far, the Astros de Jalisco are taking all the plaudits as the regular season ...
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Sa...
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Dieg...
The Centro Educativo Jaltepec’s new tequila tour to benefit its students i...
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April...
If you’re looking for a place to visit over Easter but don’t want to...
The U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara is reinforcing Donald Trump’s tough stan...
The Jalisco Health Department (SSJ) has launched its 2025 Lent Sanitary Surveill...
Lake Chapala Baptist Church
Join us Good Friday, April 18, at 11 a.m. for 7 ...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late J...
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a presentat...
Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist recept...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, April 6, Pastor Thomas will preach “Inasm...
Spring has a special vibe around Banderas Bay. This time of year, I live in deni...
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping fo...
I am in the pueblo of Casa Blanca, Jalisco, population 600, located seven kilome...
“America is back,” reads a footnote to a video segment of President ...
Everything in Mexican mores and customs is about respect. It’s time for we...
We got there early. In the corral behind Eustacio Ortiz’s tarpaper shack, ...
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I&rsqu...
There is a certain body of water I have swum in, sailed on, and flown over at va...
I should have stopped at the Museo de la Filosofia Esencial (MUFE) months ago, w...
Alarum
Two rogue spies go off-grid, marry, and come under attack at their remote ...
Saturday, April 19, The BRAVO! will offer a staged reading of “Mr. Thursby...
Exhibits
• The Centro Cultural Ajijic hosts an exhibition of sacred and religi...
I should have stopped at the Museo de la Filosofia Esencial (MUFE) months ago, when I walked by a large sculpture of a jaguar made out of gun components, which sat in front of a white house in Guadalajara’s Colonia Americana.
The Ex Convento del Carmen’s Martes Musicales (Musical Tuesdays) program for March has been announced. All recitals are free of charge and will begin at 7:30 p.m. The venue is located at Avenida Juárez 638, in downtown Guadalajara.
Saturday, April 19, The BRAVO! will offer a staged reading of “Mr. Thursby’s Adventure,” the first script in its Play Development Program.
Cynthia Du Bois, one of the founders of the Plein Air Painters of Jalisco, will be showcasing her recent works at an exhibit opening on Friday, May 2, at Casa del Sol Inn. A Meet the Artist reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m.
Exhibits
• The Centro Cultural Ajijic hosts an exhibition of sacred and religious art, including depictions of Christ, angels, virgins, and more.
‘Doubt’ at LLT
Lakeside Little Theatre presents “Doubt: A Parable,” Friday, March 28 through April 6.
Alarum
Two rogue spies go off-grid, marry, and come under attack at their remote cabin hideaway by various intel agencies seeking a hard drive.
Men Rule + Shaw
Shaw has loved Rule since she saw him, but Rule doesn’t see her as a suitable match, but a night of drinking and secrets leads them to question if they can be together without ruining their relationship...or each other.
I am in the pueblo of Casa Blanca, Jalisco, population 600, located seven kilometers north of Lake Chapala.
Aldo Santana is a member of the Cuzalapa people living in La Pareja, a small village tucked away deep inside some of Mexico’s most picturesque mountains, located along the state line dividing Jalisco from Colima.
We got there early. In the corral behind Eustacio Ortiz’s tarpaper shack, we stacked gunny sacks of chayote, wild camote, jicama, oranges, limones, peanuts and sugared candies.
Two recent explosions at small fireworks workshops in the Ciénega region of Jalisco which claimed the lives of eight people have focused attention on this long-standing craft activity.
There is a certain body of water I have swum in, sailed on, and flown over at various points in my life. For centuries, since 1550, everyone has referred to it as the Gulf of Mexico.
As we reflect on the tech news of the past 12 months, stories have ranged from virtual reality games to foldable smartphones. Yet, the topic dominating much of the conversation this year has been artificial intelligence (AI), particularly ChatGPT.
“America is back,” reads a footnote to a video segment of President Donald Trump reposted this week on the Guadalajara U.S. Consulate General’s Facebook page.
Why is the U.S. election so important to Mexico? Will the election of either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump have vastly different outcomes for Mexico’s future?
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I’ve had the pleasure of living in for the past two years.
The wool coat looks worse for the non-wear. It is wrinkled from being unworn and crammed in the back of a closet for two years; dotted with dust and dog hair from a dog that departed the family a year ago; in need of a lint brush that can’t be found in the pile of things to be thrown away, don...
I’ve been amused by the multiple social media queries of late about what day folks can see get out to watch Ajijic’s marvelous “flour” parade” Whether you call it Carnaval, Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday, the raucous celebration always fall on the day before ...
Everything in Mexican mores and customs is about respect. It’s time for we foreigners to check ourselves to see how we met some of the tenets of expected good manners.
To help you appreciate the complete art of Lakeside’s popular Little Theater, I want to share with you what goes on behind the stage and into the hidden corners and corridors one never sees. It is often better than the show.
The Jalisco Health Department (SSJ) has launched its 2025 Lent Sanitary Surveillance Operation to promote hygiene in the preparation and sale of seafood.
An afternoon Mass and Ash Wednesday celebration at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara went well, said church treasurer Shammah Anu, attracting three times more people than last year.
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a presentation of the dragon dance, and other rituals, by the students and professors of Kung-Fu Dragón Inmortal, one of the most acclaimed Kung Fu schools in Guadalajara. The Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, January 25...
American School race
Think green – the sixth annual Eco Race and Green Market are scheduled for Sunday, March 31 at Guadalajara’s American School Foundation. Everyone is welcomed to this event meant to raise awareness about conserving the planet’s resources. Expect to learn a lot ...
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, April 6, Pastor Thomas will preach “Inasmuch as you did it unto the least of these My brethren.”
The Lake Chapala Shrine Club would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets to the 18th annual Ribfest and those who volunteered to help. This was the first year the event was held for two days. It was very successful and the next Ribfest is being planned.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church
Join us Good Friday, April 18, at 11 a.m. for 7 words and 7 songs—a beautiful reflection on God’s love and Jesus’ sacrifice for us.
Open Circle
Phil Rylett and Eduardo Ramos present “Behind The Scenes of Ajijic’s Easter Passion Play” at Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society, Sunday, April 13, 10:30 a.m.
Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist reception at Galería La Manzanilla on Friday, January 17.
Tucked away in Puerto Vallarta’s Colonia El Remance, nestled next to tourist favorite Zona Romantica, is ARTe Vallarta Museo, showcasing an art genre unique to the city: Arte Vallarta.
Spring has a special vibe around Banderas Bay. This time of year, I live in denial, as others speak of the season ending, I dig in my heals, “NO”!
Sometimes living in paradise feels like a fairytale and other times it feels like magic.
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late January, the Bocce Ball Committee and aficionados of the sport donned shorts and t-shirts to face off in the 6th annual Bocce Ball Tournament on February 15.
Otra Vez
Last November, a little thrift store named Otra Vez opened its doors to the residents of La Manzanilla and became an instant hit with both the Mexican and expat communities. Operating solely with donations and dedicated volunteers, it is now in its second year with no signs of slowin...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each other. As some businesses close down, others stay open to keep the community safe and supplied with basic essentials and information regarding Covid-19.
Four years ago, a small team of big-hearted Canadian and Americans decided they wanted to give something substantial back to the community.
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping for a little-quieter-than-normal Semana Santa, but that doesn’t mean Tapatios will resist the lure of the beaches of the Bay of Banderas.
Races
To celebrate the Día de Amor y Amistad (Valentine’s Day), two races, sponsored by the Municipal Sports Advisory Committee (Comude), will be held on Sunday, February 14 along two areas: the Malecon and the Rio Pitillal linear parkway.
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Saints Day, November 1 and November 2.
Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexico’s social culture, chiefly because of its informal, cash-driven economy.
The Centro Educativo Jaltepec’s new tequila tour to benefit its students is far and away something beyond the typical tours to the agave regions.
The Mexican Senate has approved reforms to the General Law of National Assets, increasing the fines for establishments or individuals that restrict access to Mexico’s beaches, to more than one million pesos.
If you’re looking for a place to visit over Easter but don’t want to find yourself surrounded by loud, drunken hordes, skip the beach and consider Mexico City. The traffic will be less frenetic, the air cleaner, the museums and restaurants less crowded.
In a naked move to capitalize on the current interest in AI, I decided to accept an invitation to eat at El Gato in Guadalajara, and to write about the experience.
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Diego: Egret Books.
Reviewed by ColinCarberry
It is not always easy to find an alternative take on historical events that is also wise.
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April and June of each year, residents and seasonal visitors should take precautions to avoid heat stress. What’s more, the University of Guadalajara’s Institute of Astronomy and Meteorology reports that eve...
Returning snowbirds should not be fooled by the warmer winter weather in this region. Big swings in temperature can play havoc with a person’s health and bring on cold symptoms in a flash.
Casa del Sol Inn is thrilled to welcome back acclaimed flamenco dancer Rodrigo Robles for an unforgettable evening of intimate flamenco on Saturday, April 26.
St. Mark’s Anglican/Episcopal church in Guadalajara, after holding a Saturday Easter egg coloring party, plans a regal Palm Sunday Mass April 13, 11 a.m., It starts in the garden, followed by a procession into the chapel, led by the Rev. Dr. Joel Muñoz, with a grand choral accompaniment...
Sunday and Monday, April 13 and 14, Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) will present a filmed version of Ludwig Van Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio.
Federal, state, and local authorities gathered in front of Chapala City Hall this week to launch the “Vacaciones Alegres” public safety campaign, which will be active throughout the lakeshore region during the two-week Easter vacation period.
A few blocks from the downtown core in the Nueva Esquinas zone you will find the annual Feria de Pitaya, where dozens of vendors will be hawking this cactus-type fruit.
The Sayula Baloon Festival (Festival del Globo) will take place in this Jalisco “Magic Town” on Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19. Last year’s inaugural edition featured balloon rides, live music, food and drink vendors, and camping areas.
The burning of a Judas doll is very much a part of Holy Week in Mexico.
There is sometimes confusion among visitors to Mexico about the difference between Semana Santa and Semana Pascua.
The Centro de Actividades Culturales (Center for Cultural Activities, or CENAC) in the coastal town of Melaque is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a fundraising Street Festival on Wednesday, March 5, starting at 5 p.m.
A man and a woman, described only as being of “foreign origin,” were arrested this week in Puerto Vallarta in an operation involving the Mexican Navy, the National Guard and municipal police.
A distasteful Valentine’s Day meme posted on the White House X account probably had Trump supporters chuckling, but for many others, it prompted nothing more than head-shaking disbelief.
It’s almost certain that U.S. President Donald Trump will impose a 25 percent tariff on most imports from Mexico and Canada on February 1—a promise he made just a day after taking office on January 20.
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila production center located in the Jalisco municipality of Atotonilco El Alto and build one new distillery in La Barca, generating more than 1,000 direct jobs for Jalisco, company executives and Governor Enrique Alfaro announced ...
It’s been 75 years since the arrival in Mexico of the British Council, a quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization that promotes a wider knowledge of the United Kingdom and the English language, while encouraging cultural, scientific, technological and educational understanding and co-ope...
Sy (Seymour) Ross
Sy (Seymour) Ross passed away in Ottawa, Canada, on March 23 at the age of 84, following a brief illness.
Pauline Forrester
Pauline Forrester passed away peacefully of natural causes on April 1, surrounded by loved ones in San Juan Cosala, where she spent her last years.
So far, the Astros de Jalisco are taking all the plaudits as the regular season unfolds in the Pacific Basketball Circuit (CIBACOPA).
The Mexican national anthem was proudly played twice at the World Aquatics Diving World Cup, held last weekend in Guadalajara.
