Flower show & sale
The wide central divider of Avenida Chapultepec will host its annual Feria de Flores from Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26. Expect to find viveros (nurseries) showing off their floral offerings from all over the state, in particular the flower centers of Atemejac de Brizuela, Mazamitla, Tecolotlan and Tonala. Open from 10 a.m. Just come and browse.
Green Race
More than 700 competitors took part in last Sunday’s Green Race at the American School, which served the double purpose of raising funds for worthy projects and promoting awareness on environmental issues. Organized jointly with the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara, the annual race was divided into two categories: three and ten kilometers. Part of the money raised is earmarked for the Casa Cem and Fundacion de Becas.
Giant yoga class
Around 130 people took part in the second mass yoga class during last Sunday’s Vía RecreActiva at the Minerva Glorieta. Organizers have decided to make the free class a regular event to be held on the third Sunday of each month in the same location. Participants are asked to wear adequate clothing and bring their own yoga mat. After an hour-long warm up session, last Sunday’s two-hour class ran until 12:30 p.m. Following the class, a Brazilian bachata group provided some lively sounds for dancing.
Design Fair
The second edition of the Wit Feria de Diseño takes place this weekend at the upscale Hotel Demetria on Avenida La Paz. Local designers who will be showing and selling their wares include Baazar Central, Cocoha diseños, Gallo rosa, Goco, House 22, Jill Jill jewerly, Lilk muebles, Mate al cubo, Pajaro muerto, Pink Revolver, Polárticas, Es- studio, Temps accesorios, The curious, Tuio, Croma, Vaiven estudio, Lobo con piel de oveja, Marcela Lira joyeria, Cream magazine, Igers Mexico, Comeme Historias, Karina Castañeda and Moshka. The bazaar will be held on the hotel’s restaurant terrace on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both days.
In addition, other designers will be exhibiting their creations in the hotel’s gallery area through Sunday, May 3,
There is no charge to view the designs. Demetria is at Av. La Paz 2219, three blocks from Chapultepec.
Technovation
Twelve groups of female high-school students will invent and design a cell phone application as part of this year’s American School Technovation competition.
Each team will be given four minutes on stage to explain the app that they have created with their team under the guidance of a professional “mentor.” All the presentations will be in English.
The event is designed to encourage female students to study computer science degrees after they leave high school.
Last year’s winners presented a “Panic Button,” an app that allowed users to discreetly notify a designated contact of their location if they feel they’re in a life-threatening situation and need help.
The event takes place in the auditorium of the American School Foundation of Guadalajara (Colomos 2100, Colonia Providencia) on Monday, April 27, from 6-8 p.m.
Dance Day
Zapopan celebrates International Dance Day, Wednesday, April 29, with free performances by local groups in the main Plaza de las Americas (facing the Basilica), between 6 and 9 p.m. The presentation starts with Flamenco Rojo, followed by the Academia Doris Topote at 6:30 p.m., Corpodanza at 7 p.m., Tribal Fenix at 7:30 p.m., the Ensamble de Ballet Clasico de Zapopan at 8 p.m. and the Ballet Folklorico Sol de Zapopan at 8:30 p.m.