The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Ajijic Museo de Arte (AMA) will open its doors at Privada Flores Magón 3 with a gala three-day celebration, starting with an official inauguration on Wednesday, June 1, ...
Barely a heartbeat after the SOS Chapala Dog Rescue organization began howling about being evicted from the canine shelter they manage on the outskirts of Ajijic,
Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro officially kicked off work on the fourth Tran Ligero (light train) line on Sunday, May 22.
If the small Jalisco town of Talpa de Allende is not in the middle of nowhere, it is just on the edge of it, hidden among the lonely hills of the Sierra Occidental, about two-third...
In another indication that the Covid pandemic is fading into the background, the...
Discount Mexican airline Viva Aerobus will launch a nonstop flight between Guada...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
Chapala have easily qualified for the knock-out stage of the 2022 Copa Jalisco s...
Traffic on the highway from Guadalajara to Colima came to a halt some five kilom...
Karin J. Miles
Ajijic resident Karin J. Miles died peacefully in her home with he...
After a few false dawns, Airbnb has put its signature on an agreement with the J...
The U.S. midterm elections are in full swing. Several states have alr...
After the Mariachis de Guadalajara’s stunning debut season in the Mexican ...
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...
Where is the newest place in town to have a delicious tapas meal? It is Doppio C...
The call from Poco a Poco came late in the morning with good news: they’d ...
The American Society of Jalisco in Guadalajara held a memorial March 5 for famed...
Sourdough workshop
Have you always wanted to learn how to make sourdough bread fr...
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...
Village & Covid-19
Normally at this time in March, the tourists and snowbirds...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
Jewish Congregation
The Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation holds Friday services at...
Darn, time flies! The “season” is far from over, but things are defi...
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping fo...
Mexico is once again making news in the international video game business.
In September of last year, Mexico’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled that p...
Books on certain uncomfortable subjects are being banned today, and spoken refer...
Before 11 a.m., April 22, a reader called one of the REPORTER’s contributo...
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I&rsqu...
While watching the news one night I heard one of the commentators use a phrase s...
Distinguished musicians will perform in Guadalajara this summer—coming fro...
Dr. Strange
Dr. Stephen Strange casts a forbidden spell that opens the doorway to...
What can you expect when musicians from near and far come together to share thei...
Leonard Cohen review
James Twyman performs Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah Music...
The Conjunto Santander de Artes Escenicas in Guadalajara is hosting a production of “Bastien and Bastienne,” a one-act (45-minute) comic opera written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at the age of 12, with performances on May 14 and 15.
A collection of 40 intriguing and often quirky sculptures by 17 mostly local artists will grace the inside courtyard area of the colonial Palacio Municipal in downtown Guadalajara through June.
What can you expect when musicians from near and far come together to share their knowledge, talents and passion for performing on traditional acoustical instruments?
Make your plans now to attend the Democrats Abroad Film Festival´s Last 3 Movies. The festival will wrap up in April with these “movies that matter:”
Piano recital
Andrea Ledesma gives a free piano recital at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala, Sunday, May 22, 12:30 p.m.
Ajijic Society of the Arts
• The ASA Art Market will take place on Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Chapala Society. All members are invited to participate as vendors. Cost to have a table is 100 pesos.
Dr. Strange
Dr. Stephen Strange casts a forbidden spell that opens the doorway to the multiverse, including alternate versions of himself, whose threat to humanity is too great for the combined forces of Strange, Wong, and Wanda Maximoff.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
In this action-packed comedy, Nicolas Cage plays Nick Cage, channeling his iconic characters as he’s caught between a superfan and a CIA agent.
Mexico is once again making news in the international video game business.
The neighborhood public library occupies a warm spot in the memories of my childhood.
Before 11 a.m., April 22, a reader called one of the REPORTER’s contributors about downtown explosions. Then relatives of staff members rang, asking about the sector Reforma blasts that had killed hundreds, they said, possibly thousands.
Allyn Hunt, former owner and editor of this newspaper died February 3, 2022. This is the last of a month-long series of his columns, covering some of his favorite topics the Reporter has published in his memory.
While watching the news one night I heard one of the commentators use a phrase so profound I had to jump up from where I was sitting to quickly find a pen and paper so I could write it down.
The new administration in Washington D.C. is moving to address an issue important to many. Angry and frustrated consumers have flocked to Apple’s App Store to download the “Ice Check” app to get real-time updates on the locations of working McDonald’s ice cream machines.
In September of last year, Mexico’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled that penalizing abortion was unconstitutional.
One might think that in such a cynical political world the media would by now have cottoned on to leaders who constantly change the narrative to drive attention from hot-button issues that are causing them discomfort.
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...
Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty our faces are free at last!
There are lots of reasons I rarely post anything on social media. I’d rather stay below the radar for Zuckerberg, Musk and their ilk, although of course I know their systems are rigged to detect my consumer whims, political views and personal data.
“More and more foreigners are living like kings in Mexico; many Mexicans already find them a royal pain,” reports the Mexico News Daily.
Every nation has a version of what they consider human rights, infused into it over centuries, even millennia.
The American Society of Jalisco in Guadalajara held a memorial March 5 for famed mezzo soprano Kimball Wheeler.
Historian Michael Hogan will present a talk on similarities between the situation in Ukraine and the histories of Mexico and Ireland on Tuesday, March 15, 6 p.m. in the Upper Library of the American School Foundation of Guadalajara (Colomos 2300).
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 ...
Lake Chapala Baptist
“There is no other to whom we can flee,” Pastor Linton said in opening his sermon last Sunday. “You help us to persevere; You strengthen us day by day.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside, a parish of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico, will observe the fifth Sunday of Easter, May 15, by celebrating the Holy Eucharist service in person and via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. in our location with the red door and windows next doo...
Correction
We apologise to Jacinto Preciado for incorrectly naming him “Javier” in a photo caption in last week’s Happenings.
Open Circle
Juanita Crampton speaks at the Lake Chapala Society in Ajijic, Sunday, May 15, on “Post Life Planning for Pets.”
Village & Covid-19
Normally at this time in March, the tourists and snowbirds are trickling northward as fundraisers and community events are winding down, ending the high season at a leisurely pace.
At this time of year, as the snowbirds return and tourists are everywhere, it’s paradise … for scammers.
Darn, time flies! The “season” is far from over, but things are definitely slowing down. Below, in the words of locals, is a snippet of “so far” in 2021-2022.
The Kids Club
A friend recently said: “The only way to improve lives is to educate the children. They are our world!”
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.
Where is the newest place in town to have a delicious tapas meal? It is Doppio Café in Riberas del Pilar. Owners Grant and Karen have come a long way. This gem of a small business started as a tiny coffee truck on the Libramiento.
Fine dining satisfactions come in many creative and exotic presentations.
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.
University of Guadalajara (UdeG) Rector Ricardo Villanueva has called on students and faculty to stage “the largest march in the history of Jalisco” on Thursday, May 26.
For the first time, state and Guadalajara municipal authorities issued a strong statement on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, which is observed May 17 with the aim of raising awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulating interest in LGBT rights work worldwid...
A specialized team of officers from Chapala’s Civil Protection and Firefighters (PCyB) squad have completed basic training in the use of a sophisticated drone that was employed to supervise control of the brush fire that broke out earlier this month in the hills above Brisas de Chapala.
Chapala’s amateur men’s team is undefeated in the elimination round of the 2022 Copa Jalisco soccer tournament that kicked off April 10.
After a few false dawns, Airbnb has put its signature on an agreement with the Jalisco state government promising to deliver the three-percent accommodation tax (Impuesto Sobre Hospedaje or ISH)
Bilingual agent Saúl Gollaz was the spokesman for the panel of state investigators who gave a talk at Chapala’s American Legion Post 7 on Friday, May 6.
Some readers may have hoped that the declining coronavirus trends might persuade newspaper editors to relegate the subject to small spaces in their back pages. That’s probably not going to happen soon.
“A tragedy.” “A humanitarian catastrophe.” “Horrific.”
Traffic on the highway from Guadalajara to Colima came to a halt some five kilometers east of the first bridge in the barrancas section of the road last weekend.
The 187-kilometer new Via Corta (short route) highway, touted as a 2½ hour trip to Puerto Vallarta from Guadalajara, still has a long way to go.
The U.S. midterm elections are in full swing. Several states have already held their primary elections, with many others coming right up.
As of February 28, Canada will ease on-arrival testing for fully vaccinated travelers.
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...
Karin J. Miles
Ajijic resident Karin J. Miles died peacefully in her home with her husband David by her side on March 26.
Armando García Castro
Ajijic restaurateur Armando García Castro, 70, died Sunday, March 27 after a three-month bout with advanced stage pancreatic cancer.
After the Mariachis de Guadalajara’s stunning debut season in the Mexican Baseball League (LMB) in 2021, when the team reached the final series, this year’s form has been disappointing.
Emotions ran high Thursday evening as the Guadalajara Chivas and reigning champions Atlas faced off in the first quarter-final leg of the current Liga Mx season—the country’s premier professional soccer tournament.
