Beset by uncertainty about whether its leadership will keep their jobs under the new state government taking the reins March 1, the general manager of the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO), Arturo Gomez Poulat, said that he and Artistic Director Alondra de la Parra are nevertheless designing the orchestra's new season and hoping to propose artistic and business projects to cultural authorities in February.

Lucia Maya’s artwork is not shocking in its subject matter, nor does it contain the distasteful imagery that characterize the work of so many contemporary artists.

Hugely talented local pianist Santiago Lomelin takes to the hallowed stage of Guadalajara’s Teatro Degollado for a solo recital, interpreting works by Haydn, Chopin and Liszt.

The 42 eager youngsters who comprise the newly formed Coro Infantil de Zapopan will interpret carols and villancicos at two concerts under the baton of director Benjamín Bautista this weekend at the Museo de Arte de Zapopan auditorium.

The Guadalajara and Miami International Film Festivals recently announced a partnership, providing industry guests with access to movies and events in both locations.

Unscheduled delays aside, Guadalajara will unveil an aesthetic, state-of-the-art performance and cultural space in June 2013.