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Obituary - February 01, 2025

Obituary - February 01, 2025

Joseph Lukasiewich

Joseph Lukasiewich passed away on January 21 at the age of 93....

Mexican Lifestyles

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Arts & Entertainment

Entertainment Guide - February 08, 2025

26 MINS AGO
Entertainment Guide - February 08, 2025

Jalisco Philharmonic

The state orchestra, conducted by José Luis Castillo, performs works by Korngold, Mozart and R. Strauss. Guest violinist Francisco Fullana.

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Jalisco Philharmonic season opens with a splash

6 DAYS AGO
Jalisco Philharmonic season opens with a splash

The very first program rolled out by the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra (OFJ) for 2025 has created a flurry of excitement.

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The Sacred Run: A journey of peace & culture

48 MINS AGO
The Sacred Run: A journey of peace & culture

Canadian filmmaker Andrea Sadler will screen her documentary “The Sacred Run, the Lotus and the Feather” on Friday, February 14, 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, located at San Lucas 19, Riberas del Pilar.

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‘Karaoke’: A witty and poignant look at marriage

52 MINS AGO
‘Karaoke’: A witty and poignant look at marriage

Great performances and an edgy script pushing themes of identity, friendship and marriage, justify the honors earned by Moshe Rosenthal’s “Karaoke” a “dramedy” full of humor, pathos and relatability.

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Ribera Arts Review - February 08, 2024

4 MINS AGO
Ribera Arts Review - February 08, 2024

BRAVO!

BRAVO! Theatre hosts its Ten-Minute Play Festival, featuring a full spectrum of storytelling—from start to finish—in just 10 minutes per play.

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Ribera Arts Review - February 01, 2025

6 DAYS AGO
Ribera Arts Review - February 01, 2025

Live Music

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Traveler play classic folk-rock from the 1960s, 70s and 80s at 4to Sentido in San Antonio, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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At the Movies - January 25, 2025

14 DAYS AGO

Nosferatu

A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.

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At the Movies - January 18, 2025

21 DAYS AGO

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

Big Nick is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie, who is embroiled in the treacherous world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world’s largest diamond exchange.

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Columns

The Year in Tech: AI ethics, hydrogen cars & TikTok controversies

1 MONTHS AGO

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.

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The technical side of US elections is a huge mess

3 MONTHS AGO

As I am starting the process to write this I am visiting New York City where this afternoon I enjoyed sort of a man-on-the-street interview with a local whose attention was attracted by my hat.

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‘America’: A nation or a continent... imperialism returns?

14 DAYS AGO
‘America’: A nation or a continent... imperialism returns?

“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.

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The US election from a Mexican perspective

3 MONTHS AGO
The US election from a Mexican perspective

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?

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A midwesterner moves to Mexico - So Long, Farewell ...

8 YEARS AGO

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.

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A midwesterner moves to Mexico - Packing Up

8 YEARS AGO

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...

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Ciclovia Sense & Sensibilty

9 MINS AGO
Ciclovia Sense & Sensibilty

It’s been something like ten years since the Chapala-Jocotepec Ciclovia cycling trail was introduced as an alternative to motorized transportation. Back then government officials took plenty of flak from folks who thought it was a harebrained scheme.

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Laguna Chapalac - February 08, 2025

12 MINS AGO
Laguna Chapalac - February 08, 2025

Wine fest

Fine wines from 24 premier wineries will be showcased at the fifth edition of the Vid Forum festival, Saturday, February 8 and Sunday, February 9 at Chapala’s Club de Yates, located at Paseo Ramón Corona 1, in the waterfront restaurant zone just past the intersection with Ave...

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Climate change and how it’s creeping up on us

20 MINS AGO

It seems as though everywhere on the planet you look these days, weather patterns are changing, and climates once predictable suddenly turn on you like a bad drunk. Beautiful Lakeside is no exception.

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My macroeconomic advice for President Sheinbaum

14 DAYS AGO

“The greatest danger to Mexico in 2025 is a large downgrade in its credit rating,” notes the Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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Expat Living

La Candelaria wraps up holiday season

14 DAYS AGO
La Candelaria wraps up holiday season

Christmas festivities may be long over in many parts of the world, but Mexico adds a postscript to the holiday season with the celebration of Día de la Candelaria on February 2.

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Briefly - December 28, 2024

1 MONTHS AGO

Plane crash in Jalisco leaves seven dead

Seven people died aboard a Cessna 207 that crashed on Sunday, December 22, in a wooded area of Jalisco, near the border of the municipalities of Quitupan and Santa María del Oro, the Jalisco Civil Protection Unit reported.

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City Living - January 25, 2020

5 YEARS AGO
City Living - January 25, 2020

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...

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City Living – March 16, 2019

5 YEARS AGO

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 ...

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A safe haven for aging dogs

6 DAYS AGO
A safe haven for aging dogs

Beyond the village of Ixtlahuacán, along a bumpy country road off the Libramiento on the way to Guadalajara, you’ll find Tail End Dog Sanctuary.

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Weekly Worship - February 01, 2025

6 DAYS AGO

St. Andrew’s AnglicanEpiscopal Church

Sunday, February 2, the service begins at 10 a.m..

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Laguna Chapalac - February 01, 2025

6 DAYS AGO
Laguna Chapalac - February 01, 2025

Open Circle

Vickie Christensen will present “Scholarships for Lakeside Children: Saving Futures Through Education” at the next Open Circle meeting on Sunday, February 2, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.

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Laguna Chapalac - January 25, 2025

14 DAYS AGO
Laguna Chapalac - January 25, 2025

Open Circle

Dr. Kelly Randolph Bennett will present “Later Is Here! Write Your Epilogue” at the next Open Circle meeting on Sunday, January 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.

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Efren González returns to coast for milestone reception

14 DAYS AGO
Efren González returns to coast for milestone reception

Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist reception at Galería La Manzanilla on Friday, January 17.

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Museum showcases history of Vallarta art scene

1 YEAR AGO
Museum showcases history of Vallarta art scene

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.

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North Banderas Beat - March 23, 2024

10 MONTHS AGO
North Banderas Beat - March 23, 2024

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”!

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North Banderas Beat - March 09, 2024

11 MONTHS AGO
North Banderas Beat - March 09, 2024

Sometimes living in paradise feels like a fairytale and other times it feels like magic.

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La Manzanilla Memo - March 01, 2020

4 YEARS AGO
La Manzanilla Memo - March 01, 2020

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.

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La Manzanilla Memo – February 15, 2020

5 YEARS AGO
La Manzanilla Memo – February 15, 2020

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...

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Barra de Navidad & Melaque Journal - April 04, 2020

4 YEARS AGO
Barra de Navidad & Melaque Journal - April 04, 2020

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.

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Barra de Navidad & Melaque Journal - March 22, 2020

4 YEARS AGO
Barra de Navidad & Melaque Journal - March 22, 2020

Four years ago, a small team of big-hearted Canadian and Americans decided they wanted to give something substantial back to the community.

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Puerto Vallarta Bulletin - March 27, 2021

3 YEARS AGO
Puerto Vallarta Bulletin - March 27, 2021

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.

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Puerto Vallarta Bulletin - February 06, 2021

4 YEARS AGO
Puerto Vallarta Bulletin - February 06, 2021

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.

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Mexican Lifestyles

Days of the Dead in Michoacán

4 YEARS AGO
Days of the Dead in Michoacán

Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Saints Day, November 1 and November 2.

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When to tip – and not to tip

7 YEARS AGO
When to tip – and not to tip

Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexico’s social culture, chiefly because of its informal, cash-driven economy.

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A tequila adventure in a different direction

3 YEARS AGO
A tequila adventure in a different direction

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.

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Senate beefs up laws on access to beaches

4 YEARS AGO

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.

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The capital offers excellent dining options for Easter

10 MONTHS AGO
The capital offers excellent dining options for Easter

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.

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A date with Belabot & Michibot

1 YEAR AGO
A date with Belabot & Michibot

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.

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Weathering the calor: avoiding heat stress

5 YEARS AGO
Weathering the calor: avoiding heat stress

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...

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Winter warning: Catching a cold, getting the sniffles is all too easy here

6 YEARS AGO
Winter warning: Catching a cold,  getting the sniffles is all too easy here

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.

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News

Thousands of bank clients targeted by Guadalajara scammers

1 HOUR AGO

The Jalisco Prosecutor’s Office (FE) has identified 26,500 telephone numbers belonging to bank customers and potential fraud victims across Mexico, all linked to a fake call center that operated in the Medrano neighborhood of Guadalajara.

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Electric scooters banned from Via RecreActiva

1 HOUR AGO

Electric scooters and skates will no longer be allowed on Guadalajara’s car-free Vía RecreActiva activity, Mayor Verónica Delgadillo announced this week.

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Love fest and feast for Mama Cleo’s boys

17 MINS AGO
Love fest and feast for Mama Cleo’s boys

If you’re looking for a unique and heartfelt way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, don’t miss the February 14 fundraiser for Mama Cleo’s Boys Home at Scallion Ajijic Bistro, starting at 7 p.m.

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Municipal Police in the spotlight

6 DAYS AGO
Municipal Police in the spotlight

In a belated celebration of International Police Day (January 2), the Chapala government is organizing special events next weekend to honor the officers of the municipal public security force.

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Citizens urged to report corruption

16 MINS AGO

Jalisco’s Specialized Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office (FACJ) scheduled two visits of its itinerant caravan at lakeside this month.

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Local shelters for deportees remain empty

1 HOUR AGO

As of February 4, the Jalisco government reported that 650 Jalisco residents have been deported from the United States as part of President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration campaign.

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SECTUR ends Pueblo Mágico designations

23 MINS AGO
SECTUR ends Pueblo Mágico designations

Mexico’s Tourism Minister, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, announced this week that no new Pueblo Mágico titles will be awarded. Instead, the designation will be replaced by a new category: Pueblo Comunitario (Community Town).

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Impact on Mexico as US aid is paused

1 HOUR AGO

President Donald Trump’s executive order halting all foreign aid for 90 days will affect most U.S.-funded economic, security, justice, education, environmental, humanitarian and health programs in Mexico.

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Puerto Vallarta hosts annual street art festival

38 MINS AGO
Puerto Vallarta hosts annual street art festival

If you’re heading down to Puerto Vallarta for a little Valentine’s Day romance, why not pay a visit to the Festival Madonnari 2025 in the main Plaza de Armas.

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Tree Climbing Championship comes to Puerto Vallarta

6 DAYS AGO
Tree Climbing Championship comes to Puerto Vallarta

The Mexican Tree Climbing Championship (Campeonato Mexicano de Trepa de Árboles) is set to take place in Puerto Vallarta from February 5-8. This competition showcases participants’ skills in climbing trees using various techniques and equipment.

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Trade war looms as Trump readies tariffs

6 DAYS AGO

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.

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Who is and isn’t invited to Trump’s inauguration

21 DAYS AGO
Who is and isn’t invited to Trump’s inauguration

Donald Trump is  breaking with a long tradition of world leaders not being invited to the presidential inauguration.

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UK’s Diagio expands in Jalisco

3 YEARS AGO
UK’s Diagio expands in Jalisco

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 ...

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The British Council marks a milestone

6 YEARS AGO

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...

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Obituary - February 01, 2025

6 DAYS AGO
Obituary - February 01, 2025

Joseph Lukasiewich

Joseph Lukasiewich passed away on January 21 at the age of 93.

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Obituary - January 25, 2025

14 DAYS AGO
Obituary - January 25, 2025

Millicent Brandow

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Millicent Brandow passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 96.

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NFL expanding its global footprint

1 HOUR AGO
NFL expanding  its global footprint

Donald Trump will become the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Super Bowl when the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans on Sunday.

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Preparations ramp up for 2026 World Cup

6 DAYS AGO

With less than 500 days to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup—co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada—Guadalajara is gearing up to host four first-round matches.

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Tapatios praise pope as he heads for retirement

Catholics in Guadalajara seemed stunned Monday after learning that Pope Benedict XVI has become the first pontiff in nearly 600 years to resign his position as head of the Roman Catholic Church.


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