In 1979, at the tender age of 20, Rene Arceo, born in Michoacan on the shores of Lake Chapala, moved from Guadalajara to Chicago, utilizing a classic route—bus to Tijuana, coyote and car trunk to Los Angeles, and direct flight to Chicago. 

Culture in Jalisco hasn’t closed down because of the health emergency.

While live cultural happenings have been temporarily suspended, there are many ways to enjoy music, dance, theater and art from the comfort of home during the current lockdown.

The Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra (OFJ) suspended its presentations in the Teatro Degollado in March due to the novel coronavirus and, even though nobody is sure how much longer the “cuarentena” will last, the state’s Culture Department (SC) is attempting to serve the public by enlisting the musicians to post enjoyable, educational, solo performances online, along with other presentations. 

Tapatio ballet star Isaac Hernandez is on the verge of realizing one of his most sought-after goals: bringing the English National Ballet company to Mexico.

EMPO Sinfónico

Adventurous music fans might be curious to see how two completely distinct musical genres – classic electronic songs played by a symphony orchestra – combine in practice.