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.
Following complaints about confusion in accessing various online portals for paying the 2025 bureaucratic requirements (trámites) for Jalisco-plated vehicles, the state govern...
GDLUZ 2025, the free multimedia spectacle, will light up Guadalajara’s Centro Histórico for five dazzling nights, from Wednesday, February 12 to Sunday, February 16.
The inauguration of Arena Guadalajara, the metropolitan area’s newest and largest performing arts and sports venue, has been postponed by three months due to construction del...
A group of around a dozen foreign residents of Lakeside gathered in front of Chapala City Hall on Wednesday, February 5, to show their solidarity with Mexico and to protest the har...
The Jalisco Prosecutor’s Office (FE) has identified 26,500 telephone numbe...
Mexico’s Tourism Minister, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, announced thi...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
If you’re looking for a unique and heartfelt way to celebrate Valentine&rs...
If you’re heading down to Puerto Vallarta for a little Valentine’s D...
Joseph Lukasiewich
Joseph Lukasiewich passed away on January 21 at the age of 93....
Jalisco’s Specialized Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office (FACJ) sche...
It’s almost certain that U.S. President Donald Trump will impose a 25 perc...
Donald Trump will become the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Super Bowl...
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...
How many famous professional actors, directors, stage managers, set designers an...
Christmas festivities may be long over in many parts of the world, but Mexico ad...
Open Circle
Vickie Christensen will present “Scholarships for Lakeside Chil...
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 ...
Canadian filmmaker Andrea Sadler will screen her documentary “The Sacred R...
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...
The first town you drive through heading west from Guadalajara on Highway 15 is ...
“America is back,” reads a footnote to a video segment of President ...
It seems as though everywhere on the planet you look these days, weather pattern...
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...
As we reflect on the tech news of the past 12 months, stories have ranged from v...
It’s been something like ten years since the Chapala-Jocotepec Ciclovia cy...
Jalisco Philharmonic
The state orchestra, conducted by José Luis Castillo,...
Nosferatu
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrif...
During 2024, Lakeside Community Theatre (LLT) dramatically increased its outreac...
BRAVO!
BRAVO! Theatre hosts its Ten-Minute Play Festival, featuring a full spectr...
Jalisco Philharmonic
The state orchestra, conducted by José Luis Castillo, performs works by Korngold, Mozart and R. Strauss. Guest violinist Francisco Fullana.
The very first program rolled out by the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra (OFJ) for 2025 has created a flurry of excitement.
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.
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.
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.
Live Music
FRIDAY
• Traveler play classic folk-rock from the 1960s, 70s and 80s at 4to Sentido in San Antonio, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Nosferatu
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.
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.
The first town you drive through heading west from Guadalajara on Highway 15 is La Venta del Astillero.
Mexico boasts five major ecosystems, and they all converge within what I like to call the “Magic Circle” around Guadalajara.
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.
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 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.
“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...
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.
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...
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.
“The greatest danger to Mexico in 2025 is a large downgrade in its credit rating,” notes the Baker Institute for Public Policy.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
St. Andrew’s AnglicanEpiscopal Church
Sunday, February 2, the service begins at 10 a.m..
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.
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.
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.
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.
Electric scooters and skates will no longer be allowed on Guadalajara’s car-free Vía RecreActiva activity, Mayor Verónica Delgadillo announced this week.
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.
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.
Jalisco’s Specialized Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office (FACJ) scheduled two visits of its itinerant caravan at lakeside this month.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Donald Trump is breaking with a long tradition of world leaders not being invited to the presidential inauguration.
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...
Joseph Lukasiewich
Joseph Lukasiewich passed away on January 21 at the age of 93.
Millicent Brandow
Peacefully, with her family by her side, Millicent Brandow passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 96.
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.
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.
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.