Dozens of men and women born in Jalisco, both living and deceased, can be found among Mexico’s long list of luminaries who have contributed to the national landscape in multiple fields, whether cultural, sporting, academic, political or otherwise.

“Life is either a daring adventure … or nothing.”  Hellen Keller

I have visited the convenience store on Calle Jesús García near my neighborhood in Guadalajara dozens of times without much thought as to how it got its name.

Coming off the Festival Cultural de Mayo and breaking into its second season of the year, the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra (OFJ) is poised to continue trends it has established in recent years, especially a focus on close-to-home talent.

The anniversary of one of the most important technological accomplishments and economic developments in the life of Guadalajara went by virtually unnoticed on May 15.

After serving more than three and a half years in top positions at the Lake Chapala Society (LCS), Steve Balfour has proved he has the chops to be the ideal community leader.