One of Guadalajara’s most respected journalists and broadcasters says he was kidnapped for more than 30 hours as a “warning” to him about his reporting.
Anxious to pick up the pieces after the recent demise of the Artists Alliance of Lake Chapala (AALC), members of the group are putting their heads together to develop a new associa...
An estimated 50,000 people, nearly all of them women, took part in marches held in Guadalajara on March 8, International Women’s Day.
Jalisco has the fourth-largest deposits of obsidian in the world. The ancient rulers of the Teuchitlan Nation, which dominated western Mexico for about 800 years, found that the ve...
In this monthly series, we republish a few of the headlines from our March editi...
Monday, March 18 is a national statutory holiday commemorating the birth of Beni...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
With Holy Week close on the horizon, lakeside communities have advanced preparat...
The labor of love on the new mural at the Centro des Artes y Cultura (CENAC) in ...
The project to revamp the Trompo Mágico children’s museum in Guadal...
Mariana Macias of San Antonio Tlayacapan recently flew off to France to walk the...
The Charros de Jalisco softball team are tied 1-1 with the Sultanes de Monterrey...
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Sa...
It is not always easy to find an alternative take on historical events that is a...
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...
In a naked move to capitalize on the current interest in AI, I decided to accept...
Walk a few blocks west on Avenida Juarez from the busy intersection of Alcalde a...
In this monthly series, we republish a few of the headlines from our September e...
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal Church GDL
Fr. James Twyman will preac...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late...
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a present...
Tucked away in Puerto Vallarta’s Colonia El Remance, nestled next to touri...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
The sun shone brightly as golfers teed off February 29 for the 2024 Amigo Cup at...
Sometimes living in paradise feels like a fairytale and other times it feels lik...
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping fo...
Having lived in Mexico for many years, I have come to believe that the word &ldq...
Getting Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to stay quiet for long can...
Medical science is constantly working on diagnostics that are non-invasive. But ...
We got there early. In the corral behind Eustacio Ortiz’s tarpaper jacal, ...
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I&rsqu...
As I write this I have just looked over my calendar to confirm I do have just a ...
Lakeside is a paradise for people who enjoy dining out.
Mexican composers
Young guest conductor Ines Rodriguez heads up a program of Me...
No Way Up
Characters from different backgrounds are thrown together when the pl...
The 2024 “Movies That Matter” series hosted by the Democrats Abroad ...
Bare Stage
Bare Stage Theatre presents “Looking” by Norm Foster Fri...
Mexican composers
Young guest conductor Ines Rodriguez heads up a program of Mexican composers in the Jalisco Philharmonic’s fourth presentation of the year: Armando Lavalle, Dora Vera, Jose F. Vasquez and Carlos Chavez.
Beatles symphony
Experience the classic hits of the Fab Four, played by a live orchestra in the concert “The Beatles: Tributo sinfónico.”
The 2024 “Movies That Matter” series hosted by the Democrats Abroad Lake Chapala Chapter is underway every Sunday and Thursday at 2 p.m. throughout March at the Cine+Lago Theater at Plaza Bugambilias in Ajijic.
Movies That Matter continue at 2 p.m. every Sunday and Thursday throughout March at the Cine+Lago Theater in Plaza Bugambilias in Ajijic.
Bare Stage
Bare Stage Theatre presents “Looking” by Norm Foster Friday, March 29, Saturday, March 30, and Sunday, March 31. All shows are at 4 p.m.
Cultural Festival
The third annual Michicihualli festival celebrating Ajijic and its pre-Hispanic traditions will be held at La Cochera Cultural, Friday to Sunday, March 15 to 17, from 5 to 8 p.m.
No Way Up
Characters from different backgrounds are thrown together when the plane they’re travelling on crashes into the Pacific Ocean.
Ferrari
Set in the summer of 1957, with Enzo Ferrari’s auto empire in crisis, the ex-racer turned entrepreneur pushes himself and his drivers to the edge as they launch into the Mille Miglia.
Having lived in Mexico for many years, I have come to believe that the word “ley” has a very different meaning here from the concept of “law” I grew up with as a child.
I thought Dr. Peter Jimenez was going to tell us about the Lake Chapala petroglyphs during an archaeological tour organized on November 15.
We got there early. In the corral behind Eustacio Ortiz’s tarpaper jacal, we stacked gunny sacks of chayote, wild camote, jicama, oranges, limones, peanuts, sugared candies.
Tuesday, December 12, Mexico celebrates the moment in 1531 that Jesus’ mother in the form of the dark-complected Virgin of Guadalupe is said to have appeared to Juan Diego, a recently baptized Mejica (Aztec) peon.
As I write this I have just looked over my calendar to confirm I do have just a few plans for the coming holidays and for the most part I will be enjoying some time off, socializing, and some time just being lazy.
Fast and reliable Wi-Fi internet connectivity is what everyone wants in their homes for use with their portable devices.
Getting Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to stay quiet for long can be a tricky task. Earlier this year, in response to one question at a trilateral confab press conference, he prattled on for half an hour, infuriating fellow leaders Biden and Trudeau.
The risks of traveling through Mexico are well known to longtime expat residents, plus those who properly research this country, read newspapers and digest advice wisely.
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...
What tempts thousands of extranjeros to put down roots at lakeside? There’s the idyllic climate and alluring natural setting.
Medical science is constantly working on diagnostics that are non-invasive. But they haven’t yet gotten to my in-office prostate exam.
After examining about a week of my emails not long ago, I realized how far we’ve come from the lovely hand-written letters we wrote when we took pride in our communications and our “ovals.”
In this monthly series, we republish a few of the headlines from our September editions 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago.
Two representatives of Swedish furniture manufacturer IKEA will give a talk at the American Society of Jalisco (Amsoc) in Guadalajara on Tuesday, September 5, 10:30 a.m.
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 ...
The sun shone brightly as golfers teed off February 29 for the 2024 Amigo Cup at the Country Club de Chapala. This year’s tournament was another fantastic day of friendly competition, camaraderie, and all for a great cause: Kids and Their Future.
Passover, one of the most celebrated holidays in the Jewish world, commemorates the biblical exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal Church GDL
Fr. James Twyman will preach and celebrate Mass Sunday, March 17, at 1:30 p.m. with elements in both English and Spanish.
Capriotada Fair
Multiple manifestations of the complex dessert dish will be showcased at Ajijic’s Feria de la Capirotada, Saturday, March 16, from 2 to 7 p.m., at the waterfront Malecón. Open to the public free of charge, the event comprises a cooks’ contest, with free samples of...
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.
I’m forever in awe of folks who do what seems a zillion things in a day, not only to make a buck but because it ignites their passions.
Sometimes living in paradise feels like a fairytale and other times it feels like magic.
Looking out to the bay I’m blessed with awesomeness of the wildlife: whales breaching, turtles bobbing along, bait fish creating art as they buzz about, pelicans diving to catch fish, flying rays and so much more.
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.
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.
A meal at La Fiesta starts with a delicious salsa and chips delivered to the table.
It is not always easy to find an alternative take on historical events that is also wise.
“Living is no Laughing Matter” came to me like a message from God — seriously — delivered to me in the middle of my morning sun, reading and coffee ritual, which never fails to turn my mind to higher things.
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.
In this monthly series, we republish a few of the headlines from our March editions 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago.
March offer at Guadalajara Zoo
If your birthday falls in March, you can obtain free entry to the Guadalajara Zoo throughout the month by simply showing your ID.
With Holy Week close on the horizon, lakeside communities have advanced preparations for the traditional processions and pageants that bring the Easter story to life and heighten personal identification with core values of the Christian faith.
The closure of Calle Ocampo at the corner of Colón in central Ajijic was lifted Tuesday, March 12 after reconstruction of the intersection was completed ahead of schedule.
The project to revamp the Trompo Mágico children’s museum in Guadalajara has taken on an amazing new dimension, Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro enthused during a visit to the site this week.
Jalisco has 1,958 forest firefighters from 191 separate brigades belonging to all three levels of government (municipal, state and federal), as well as civil society, ready to be deployed to fight forest fires that may break out during the current dry season, which will run through mid-June.
Monday, March 18 is a national statutory holiday commemorating the birth of Benito Juarez on March 21, 1806.
Our region of Mexico has an delightful abundance of colorful tree varieties—Jacarandas, Primaveras and Tabachines among the most stunning—that augment the many charms to be found here.
The labor of love on the new mural at the Centro des Artes y Cultura (CENAC) in San Patricio Melaque is now complete. It has been an interesting week watching it develop from a wall sketch to a spectacular finished mural.
Jake Knapp, a 29-year-old rookie, won his first PGA Tour title at the Mexico Open at the Vidanta course in Puerto Vallartra last weekend.
Mariana Macias of San Antonio Tlayacapan recently flew off to France to walk the runway during Paris Fashion Week, underway from February 26 to March 6.
The Canadian government has reinstated the visa requirement for Mexican travelers to Canada which was lifted eight years ago. The move came into effect at 11:30 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, February 29.
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...
Juan Navarro Navarro
Distinguished Ajijic artist Juan Navarro died at his home on Wednesday, February 21, succumbing to heart failure and complications from pancreatic cancer at age 65.
The Charros de Jalisco softball team are tied 1-1 with the Sultanes de Monterrey in the final series of the inaugural season of the professional Liga Mexicana de Softbol (Mexican Softball League).
The Astros de Guadalajara basketball team has had a perfect start to the CIBACOPA (Pacific Coast League) season, winning their first four games to top the standings.