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Composer joins illustrious list
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- Published on Friday, 28 September 2012 12:26
- Written by GR Staff
Renowned composer and musician Jose Pablo Moncayo Garcia has become the latest person to earn a place in the Rotunda of Illustrious Jalisco Citizens. Born in Guadalajara in 1912, Moncayo is best known as the author of the classical piece “Huapango.” He died in 1958.
Nothing German about city’s Octoberfest
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- Published on Friday, 28 September 2012 12:25
- Written by GR Staff
The Fiestas de Octubre is approaching and if you’ve been to a state fair in the United States, you’ll know roughly what to expect, although this city’s version has a distinctly Mexican flavor.
Traditional Mariachis lead off the festival this week
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- Published on Friday, 24 August 2012 12:59
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August 27 will see the start of a miniature festival within the impending International Mariachi Festival.
Special concerts
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- Published on Friday, 14 September 2012 13:11
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The Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra presents two end-of-summer concerts under the baton of new musical director Alondra de la Parra.
Music lover, businessman steps in as orchestra’s general manager
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- Published on Friday, 24 August 2012 12:22
- Written by Elaine Halleck
Now that the delay-plagued search for a musical director has been concluded with the selection of Alondra de la Parra, the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra is changing the face of its administrative leadership too.
Uniformed beauties light up downtown parade
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- Published on Friday, 07 September 2012 11:34
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The annual mariachi parade took place along Avenida 16 de Septiembre/Alcalde last Sunday.
Sport? Art? or Brutality? The season’s here
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- Published on Friday, 24 August 2012 11:48
- Written by GR Staff
The new bull-fighting season is underway at Guadalajara’s Nuevo Progreso Plaza de Toros.
Color, emotion, fun to the fore as annual mariachi bash kicks off
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- Published on Friday, 31 August 2012 11:29
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The 19th Guadalajara International Mariachi Festival is now underway. See the full schedule here.
Music venue planned in train station
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- Published on Friday, 24 August 2012 11:47
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Commuters will soon be able to watch live musical performances while waiting to catch the Tren Ligero. The Urban Electric Train System (Siteur) is building a small space for concerts in the Avila Camacho station of Guadalajara’s light-rail network.
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