The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Just before the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, the FIFA Fan Fest in Guadala...
President Claudia Sheinbaum made a last-minute decision to attend the 2026 World...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
At its latest session on Friday, July 17, the Chapala City Council approved an i...
What began as a vacation photo opportunity turned into a devastating tragedy on ...
Long-time lakeside resident Dinah Schoellkopf DeVry passed away on Thursday, Jul...
Baby croc in Tonala
A small crocodile measuring about 26 inches has been rescued ...
U.S. President Donald Trump signed three proclamations on July 20 imposing addit...
Iva Jovic, the 18-year-old U.S. tennis sensation who has risen to world No. 17, ...
“Gratitude” may be the theme of Thanksgiving, but for many of us, ou...
In 2007, when Fouad Lakhdar came to Mexico to sell handcrafted Moroccan products...
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...
I have never understood why pizza has a reputation as a junk food—except f...
The grisly crocodile attack June 25 in front of the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Res...
St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara is hosting a special fundraising...
Xmas in July
The American Legion Post 7 Auxiliary hosts Christmas in July, an art...
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...
Recently, the Puerto Vallarta community lost an extraordinary soul. Many have ca...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
The U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara will send personnel from its Citizen S...
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...
In 2019, a group of ladies in the Jalisco country town of Etzatlán croche...
As we look ahead, we weary news junkies might hope for a sensational, feel-good ...
Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle a...
In this atmospheric 1992 narrative, former Guadalajara Reporter editor Allyn Hun...
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 was quite stunned when some friends recently commented that local expats don&r...
The Teatro Degollado has opened a free exhibit marking the iconic Guadalajara ve...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there ...
“Heisenberg” is up next at The BRAVO! Saturday, August 1, and Sunday...
Theater
“California Suite,” Bare Stage Theater’s second Neil Si...
The Teatro Degollado has opened a free exhibit marking the iconic Guadalajara venue’s 160th anniversary.
Swan Lake
The professional Ballet de Jalisco troupe presents six performances of Swan Lake at Guadalajara’s most historic entertainment venue.
“Heisenberg” is up next at The BRAVO! Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, 4 p.m.
This August, Ajijic will once again become an international center for classical music as the Festival del Lago International Academy of Music celebrates its ninth season.
Theater
“California Suite,” Bare Stage Theater’s second Neil Simon play of the summer, transports you to the sunny shores of Los Angeles. This brilliant compilation of four vignettes, set in the Beverly Hills Hotel, intertwines the lives of four couples, each facing their own come...
Live Music
FRIDAY
• Old Souls Band plays Cola de Gallo, Hidalgo 17 in Ajijic. 6 p.m.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances. Director: Emma Tammi. Cast: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio. Rated: PG-13. Time: 1:44.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue their search for the terrifying AI known as the Entity - which has infiltrated intelligence networks all over the globe - with the world’s governments and a mysterious ghost from Ethan’s past on their trail.
In 2019, a group of ladies in the Jalisco country town of Etzatlán crocheted their way to world fame and set a Guinness record.
Recently, the city of Guadalajara asked them to celebrate the World Cup with new derivations of what Guinness referred to as a “crochet craft pavilion,”...
Long ago, I reached the point where I could carry on a conversation in Spanish about practically any topic — a sign, I thought, that I’d mastered the language. I’ve spent years living in a Mexican community with very few foreigners, and my wife happens to be a first-rate Spanish te...
In this atmospheric 1992 narrative, former Guadalajara Reporter editor Allyn Hunt relates a tale of haggling for dog bones with a hungover butcher named Eladio Vázquez during a saint’s day fiesta in a rural Jalisco pueblo.
The heat of May is searing in the mountain ridges surrounding G...
December 12, in the rural villages throughout Jalisco — and Mexico — early-morning prayers, hymns and celebration began long before daylight, honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe, the Queen of Mexico.
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.
As we look ahead, we weary news junkies might hope for a sensational, feel-good story to restore our belief in humanity.
Such as Elon Musk (how can one person really be worth US$749 billion, as Forbes just reported?), donating half his wealth to save infants from malnutrition and prematur...
U.S. President Donald Trump touts himself as a champion of peace, a man dedicated to ending wars and conflicts worldwide. But is that really the case?
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 was quite stunned when some friends recently commented that local expats don’t rely on newspapers or Facebook to get information.
This week, hundreds of Canadian and U.S. citizens residing in the lakeside area are celebrating national holidays: Canada Day on July 1 and U.S. Independence Day on July 4.
Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle along. Especially in these “toddle along” years when the emotional energy wears out and a job starts to feel overwhelming, and lacking the visceral push one needs to create something new and worthy over a...
Anger is a trouble-maker. It’s a question that should have been studied ages ago. We’ve made arrangements to talk to one of psychology’s foremost authorities on this subject, as well as the man most respected in Europe for preserving jams and jellies. Dr. Emmett Soldi of Catania Un...
St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Guadalajara is hosting a special fundraising concert given by the Jóvenes Cantores de Mayahuel on Sunday, June 14, at 1 p.m.
The American Society of Jalisco (AMSOC) is offering a busy lineup of activities over the coming weeks, from plant-based Thursday lunches to artificial intelligence workshops and brain-training sessions.
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 U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara will send personnel from its Citizen Services division to hold an information session at the Lake Chapala Society on Friday, August 7, starting at 10 a.m.
St. Andrew’s Anglican
We’re a warm and inclusive Christian community offering traditional Anglican worship and music. Holy Eucharist: Sundays at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to communion.
Xmas in July
The American Legion Post 7 Auxiliary hosts Christmas in July, an arts and crafts fair, Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find unique gifts and support local artisans.
Open Circle
Dr. Juanita Ulloa presents “Unsung Songs of Legendary Mexican Women Composers” at the next gathering of Open Circle, Sunday, July 19, 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Recently, the Puerto Vallarta community lost an extraordinary soul. Many have called him an icon, but he was more than that. Paco Ojeda was a bridge. He was a guiding light that brought comfort to so many who felt confused, powerless, and alone in uncertain times. His gentle presence and unwavering ...
Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist reception at Galería La Manzanilla on Friday, January 17.
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.
“Gratitude” may be the theme of Thanksgiving, but for many of us, our ways of expressing it in Spanish are often limited to one word: “gracias.” As we celebrate a holiday centered around giving thanks, it’s the perfect time to discover how our neighbors in Mexico expres...
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Saints Day, November 1 and November 2.
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.
I have never understood why pizza has a reputation as a junk food—except for its use of meats cured with sodium nitrate, identified by the World Health Organization in 2015 as a primary cause of colon cancer.
It is increasingly difficult to find a Mexican restaurant in Guadalajara that isn’t trying too hard to be “cutting edge” and innovative, or, on the other hand, that resorts to being very casual, loud, with television screens on every wall (looking at you, Casa Dolores), and frankly...
In 2007, when Fouad Lakhdar came to Mexico to sell handcrafted Moroccan products, he thought it would be for six months. But he dove into life here, eventually starting a restaurant, becoming president of his local business association, getting a home mortgage, getting married to a Mexican woman, ea...
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Diego: Egret Books.
Reviewed by ColinCarberry
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.
Just before the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, the FIFA Fan Fest in Guadalajara’s Plaza Liberación hosted a mass civil wedding, with 725 couples tying the knot.
Despite an ongoing U.S. investigation into a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak that has infected more than 4,100 people across 41 states, the shredded iceberg lettuce product initially linked to the illness is not being sold in Guadalajara supermarkets, according to a survey conducted by the local ...
At its latest session on Friday, July 17, the Chapala City Council approved an initiative to designate the third Sunday of October as the official annual celebration of Día del Lago de Chapala. The measure passed by majority vote, with the support of all political factions.
Ixtlahuacán de Los Membrillos celebrates its tenth annual International Quince Festival July 31 through August 2, with ambitions to establish a Guinness World Record for the elaboration of the largest-ever cajeta or ate de membrillo, a typical dense jelly made from the tart and pectin-rich fr...
Baby croc in Tonala
A small crocodile measuring about 26 inches has been rescued after being found wandering the streets of Tonala. A preliminary examination revealed two old lesions on the lower part of its jaw, authorities said. Specialists believe these injuries were likely caused by impro...
The annual Fiestas Patronales honoring Santo Santiago are underway in Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos, running through his Feast Day on Saturday, July 25.
President Claudia Sheinbaum made a last-minute decision to attend the 2026 World Cup final in New York after receiving a direct personal invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call last Friday.
Not since the fatal shootings in January of two white citizens in Minneapolis by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have such persistent complaints about ICE been heard. The July 7 shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado, who was born near Mexico City, came to Houston illegally decades ago an...
What began as a vacation photo opportunity turned into a devastating tragedy on the evening of Friday, June 26, when a 28-year-old tourist from Mexico City was attacked and dragged into the ocean by a crocodile in the waters off Marina Vallarta, authorities confirmed Saturday.
A third woman has been found dead under suspicious circumstances in Puerto Vallarta in less than two weeks, fueling fears among some residents and international media that a serial killer may be targeting women in the popular tourist destination.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed three proclamations on July 20 imposing additional 50-percent tariffs on certain goods from Canada, a move the White House described as “in response to Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products.”
The U.S. State Department will sharply reduce the fee for renouncing American citizenship from US$2,350 to US$450, effective April 13.
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...
Long-time lakeside resident Dinah Schoellkopf DeVry passed away on Thursday, July 16. She succumbed to complications of severe diverticulitis at age 86.
Roxanne Rosenblatt, a passionate theater artist whose love of performance spanned more than six decades, passed away on July 6. She was 78 years old.
Iva Jovic, the 18-year-old U.S. tennis sensation who has risen to world No. 17, will defend the title she won last year at the Guadalajara Open WTA 500.
If World Cup soccer failed to rock your boat, there’s plenty of America’s favorite pastime, baseball, to enjoy, with the Charros de Jalisco competing in the Liga Mexicana de Béisbol (LMB) and looking on course for the playoffs, which begin the second week of August.
