Arts & Entertainment
New orchestra director to make official debut
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- Published on Friday, 22 June 2012 12:02
- Written by Duncan Tucker
Having previously worked with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) as a guest conductor, Alondra de la Parra makes her official debut as artistic director at the Teatro Degollado this weekend.
Folkloric dance troupe whirls into 46th season
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- Published on Friday, 22 June 2012 12:00
- Written by Elaine Halleck
The group that many hail as Mexico’s best folk dancers is set to kick off its 2012 summer season, back in the Teatro Degollado.
Students perform on big stage in birthday bash
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- Published on Friday, 01 June 2012 11:59
- Written by GR Staff
The Music Department of the Universidad de Guadalajara marks its 60th anniversary with a special concert Sunday kicking off the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra’s summer season of concerts.
Canadian fun and games
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- Published on Friday, 22 June 2012 11:46
- Written by GR Staff
The Guadalajara media get a taste of what’s to come from Cirque Eloize this weekend at the Teatro Diana. The acclaimed Quebec-based nouveau cirque (contemporary circus) troupe, founded in 1993, has given more than 3,000 performances in some 30 countries.
Ballet star returns home
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- Published on Friday, 25 May 2012 12:35
- Written by GR Staff
Isaac Hernandez returned to his home city last week to give a master class to some 40 students at the Foro de Arte y Cultura.
US violin prodigy is growing up
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- Published on Friday, 15 June 2012 12:16
- Written by GR Staff
U.S. violinist Chad Hoopes, who performs with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra in June, has appeared with numerous ensembles throughout the world since winning first prize at the Young Artists Division of the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition.
Expo to host 2nd International Music Fair
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- Published on Friday, 18 May 2012 15:12
- Written by Duncan Tucker
For the second year running, the University of Guadalajara has organized the International Music Fair (FIM) to take place at Expo Guadalajara from Thursday, May 31 to Sunday, June 3.
Small art space an undiscovered jewel
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- Published on Friday, 08 June 2012 11:06
- Written by Elaine Halleck
For art lovers who have never visited Casa Vallarta on Avenida Vallarta in midtown Guadalajara, now is a good time to do so.
Private collection goes public in new Guadalajara museum
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- Published on Friday, 18 May 2012 14:27
- Written by Elaine Halleck
Around 200 quirky, stylized clay figurines have been assembled into an impressive exhibit in the city’s newest public museum.