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Anxiously awaiting Uber

I took my first Uber ride on a jaunt to Guadalajara last summer to attend a jour...

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Entertainment Guide - January 7, 2017

2 DAYS AGO

Live from the Met

The New York Met presents a simulcast of Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet. 

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Opera version of ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ at Degollado Theater.

9 DAYS AGO

The opera version of the famous 1947 Pulitzer Prize-winning play “A Streetcar Named Desire” will be performed at the Teatro Degollado at the end of January.  

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Having fun with misconceptions

2 DAYS AGO

Toronto’s Kevin Levesque brings his Miss Conception drag queen persona to lakeside once again with his new show Immaculate Collection, Saturday, January 21, 6 p.m. at the Auditorio de la Ribera. 

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‘Jazz Greats’ to give encore at Ajijic Auditorio

23 DAYS AGO

Guido Basso, Canada’s acclaimed trumpet and flugelhorn artist, returns to lakeside next month for an exciting follow-up to the Jazz Greats concerts that wowed local audiences back in 2014.

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Ribera Arts Review - January 7, 2017

2 DAYS AGO

 ‘Threepenny Opera’

Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) will present National Theatre Live’s HD screening of “The Threepenny Opera” by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill on Saturday, January 7, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 8, 3 p.m.

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Ribera Arts Review - December 31, 2016

9 DAYS AGO

The Naked Stage

“Lunch with Mrs. Baskin,” directed by Don Chaloner and featuring Russell Mack, Clay McAdam, MaryAnn Waite, Florette Schnelle, Phyllis Silverman and Dick Yanko, runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 30, 31 and January 1, at the Naked Stage Readers Theatre.

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At the Movies - January 7, 2017

2 DAYS AGO

Passengers

A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers.

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At the Movies - December 17, 2016

23 DAYS AGO

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name.

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Columns

US ‘Travel Detective’ shares ‘Mexico’s best-kept travel secret’

9 DAYS AGO

The other day I got a call from the United States. “Peter Greenberg is in town and would like to interview you for his radio program,” a cheery voice said.

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Mexico will soon host world’s longest cave, says geologist

16 DAYS AGO

What is the world’s longest cave? That’s the easiest question I’ve ever had to answer in nearly 50 years of exploring caves.

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In a nutshell: The top techie news of the year

2 DAYS AGO

Every year at this time I sit down to pen a piece looking back at the top technical news of the year just past.

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Ad blocking update: Forbes.com has a sudden change of heart

23 DAYS AGO

Last week I began relating my experience using a program “uBlock Origin” (not to be confused with the similarly-named “uBlock”), the function of which is to block advertising from appearing on web sites. 

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Ireland meets Mexico in new fusion album based on fiddle player’s ‘unique’ experiences in both countries

16 DAYS AGO

When musician Catherine John arrived in Cuernavaca from San Francisco in 2008, she could hardly have imagined that her subsequent journey would lead eight years later to the release of ¡Fandango Bragh!, a fusion album she describes as an expression of her “unique Irish-Mexican identity.&...

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Is this a life-changing moment for America’s ‘Dreamers’

1 MONTHS AGO

Only U.S. citizens devoid of all empathy could fail to be concerned for the plight of the “Dreamers” – young immigrants whose futures are up in the air following the result of the presidential election.

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A midwesterner moves to Mexico - So Long, Farewell ...

5 MONTHS AGO

I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I’ve had the pleasure of living in for the past two years.

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A midwesterner moves to Mexico - Packing Up

5 MONTHS AGO

The wool coat looks worse for the non-wear. It is wrinkled from being unworn and crammed in the back of a closet for two years; dotted with dust and dog hair from a dog that departed the family a year ago; in need of a lint brush that can’t be found in the pile of things to be thrown away, don...

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Anxiously awaiting Uber

2 DAYS AGO

I took my first Uber ride on a jaunt to Guadalajara last summer to attend a journalists’ seminar on Mexico’s new justice system. 

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Off on the right foot

9 DAYS AGO

Now that the December holidays are over, I’m determined to start off the new year on the right foot. 

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Discovering Mexico Part 1: Landfall, ‘assimilation’ & the practicality of the sword

2 DAYS AGO

Could there be a sincere 500th anniversary celebration for the discovery of Mexico by the Europeans? Or not? At the time of this writing, there seem to be none planned.

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My Retirement Brain in Mexico

1 MONTHS AGO

Let me say first-off that in most respects, my retirement brain has been a loyal and reliable servant, at least when it comes to my personal safety going up and down stairs after too many margaritas, or trying to convert grams to ounces when preparing margaritas. Or, even just remembering where I le...

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Expat Living

Building a culture of peace

23 DAYS AGO

A November 11 closing ceremony at the José Maria Arreola school in Riberas del Pilar marked the end of training cycle II of the Rotary International Global Grant “Providing Teacher Training to Create Safe and Healthy Schools & Communities in Jalisco, Mexico.”

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American Society plans seasonal schedule

23 DAYS AGO

The American Society (Amsoc) will not prepare regular Thursday luncheons on December 22, December 29 and January 5.

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City Living - December 2, 2016

1 MONTHS AGO

Sunday Croqueton to help strays

Dog lovers should head over to the Parque Italia in Colonia Providencia along with their pooch/es Sunday, December 4 for the annual Croqueton Navideño.  

One of the main aims of the event, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., is to receive donations of dry food (croq...

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City Living - November 5, 2016

2 MONTHS AGO

Students present ‘Wizard of Oz’

The Fine Arts & Technology Department of the American School Foundation of Guadalajara presents four performances of the musical “The Wizard of Oz” from November 4 to 6. 

More than 120 students, from elementary to high school, will p...

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Weekly Worship - January 7, 2017

2 DAYS AGO

HU Chant

Chanting HU, an ancient name for the Divine, while in a contemplative state, is a simple technique to open your heart to greater happiness, love, inner peace and understanding.

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Jocotepec celebrates Lord of the Mount

2 DAYS AGO

Jocotepec’s fiestas patronales honoring El Señor del Monte kick off Lakeside’s endless string of traditional celebrations. 

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Laguna Chapalac - January 7, 2017

2 DAYS AGO

Chapala Mud Fest  

Off-road motorheads will roar into Chapala Sunday, January 8 for a day of high adrenaline sport at the 4x4 Festival en Lodo.

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Laguna Chapalac - January 7, 2017

2 DAYS AGO

Chapala Mud Fest  

Off-road motorheads will roar into Chapala Sunday, January 8 for a day of high adrenaline sport at the 4x4 Festival en Lodo.

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PV vets mark their day with service, golf, evening buffet

2 MONTHS AGO

American Legion Post 14 and the Puerto Vallarta Navy League invite U.S. Canadian and Mexican citizens to celebrate Remembrance Day and Veterans Day at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 11 at Steve’s Sports Bar (Post 14 headquarters) for free coffee and pastries (breakfast can be purchased).

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Holiday fun in Puerto Vallarta

6 MONTHS AGO
Holiday fun in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta American Legion Post 14 Commander Dennis Rike and his wife Dinia on the Vallarta Adventures special Canada Day/July 4th cruise across Banderas Bay to Las Caletas on July 2.

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North Banderas Beat - December 31, 2016

9 DAYS AGO

Christmas Program

The 24th annual Bucerias Children’s Program took place Christmas Eve, with local children lining up for Santa Claus two hours before the 11 a.m. start time. 

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North Banderas Beat - December 17, 2016

23 DAYS AGO

Once in a lifetime

Even firefighters and paramedics will tell you that performing a procedure that brings a person back to life is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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La Manzanilla Memo – January 7, 2017

2 DAYS AGO

Wasn’t That a Party?

As the town overflowed with tourists, 2017 was ushered in with all-night-long celebrations.

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La Manzanilla Memo - December 24, 2016

16 DAYS AGO

Five New Houses

Unbelievable, but true!  This past Friday, at our primary school, the Grade 6 class feverishly worked to not only build, but decorate five Gingerbread Houses. (Got you!)

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Barra de Navidad & Melaque Journal - December 31, 2016

9 DAYS AGO

Navidad in Navidad

Christmas in Barra de Navidad brought together the spirit and efforts of many, both Mexican and expats, making this a most memorable Christmas celebration for the hundreds in attendance.

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Barra de Navidad & Melaque Journal - December 10, 2016

1 MONTH AGO

Reading matters

Reading is an exercise of the mind. Many of the folks traveling to Barra de Navidad/Melaque area find themselves engrossed in, and usually sharing great local literary discoveries. Special cafés, book exchanges, even simple libraries abound in the area. Here are but a few: &n...;

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Puerto Vallarta Bulletin - January 7, 2017

2 DAYS AGO

Street party

The block festivities continue. The Southside Shuffle started on Friday, November 18 of last year and will continue every other Friday through April 21.

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Puerto Vallarta Bulletin - December 24, 2016

16 DAYS AGO

Fancy Acts

The multiple stages at Act II Entertainment are full of laughter and good cheer.

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Mexican Lifestyles

Maids, gardeners will expect seasonal bonus

1 MONTH AGO

Employees in Mexico will be expecting a little extra in their pay packet prior to Christmas.

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Looking Back: A review of November news from the last 50 years

1 MONTHS AGO

In this monthly series, we republish a few of the headlines from our November editions 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago.

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Surf’s up in Michoacán

6 MONTHS AGO
Surf’s up in Michoacán

In the depths of New York’s bitterly cold winter, a glimmer of hope appeared on the horizon: two friends would be available for a two-week surf trip in May. 

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A winning day out: Swimming to a hidden beach

1 YEAR AGO
A winning day out: Swimming to a hidden beach

It’s a glorious feeling as you swim into the beautiful secluded beach of the Marieta Islands (Islas Marietas). As you pass under a rocky arch in the island there is a moment when the tide turns in your favor and washes you gently towards the sandy shoreline. It is as if the island has deemed y...

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Punto Verde: Discover the snack that became a culinary wonder

2 DAYS AGO

“If you don’t like it, you don’t pay,” goes the Punta Verde slogan. Talk about confidence.

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Avocado Club Restaurant: second story, first class

23 DAYS AGO

Avocado Club is a recent endeavor. But you’d think it had a longer, more charismatic history, based on its sophisticated and creative menu, which seems to demonstrate how to introduce curious new dishes and give standard entrees new flavors and textures.

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New tome uncovers obscure details about amazing Mexico

1 MONTHS AGO

“Mexican Kaleidoscope,” the latest book by Tony Burton, takes readers on a delightful romp through Mexican history and culture, spanning 10,000 years from the Pre-Hispanic era to modern times. 

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Humanizing Abraham Lincoln

3 MONTHS AGO
Humanizing Abraham Lincoln

“Abraham Lincoln and Mexico” by Michael Hogan. Fondo Editorial Universitario. (Guadalajara, 2016), 322 pp.

Reviewed by A.S. Carbonell, Tel Aviv University

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Alzheimer’s Disease set to double by 2030

3 MONTHS AGO

World Alzheimer’s Day was marked on Wednesday, September 21 but Genaro Gabriel Ortiz, president of the Asociación Jalisciense de Alzheimer, said there was no positive news to celebrate regarding the disease.

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Laughter: medicine kids actually enjoy

8 MONTHS AGO
Laughter: medicine kids actually enjoy

More than 600 doctors in some 24 cities in the country are registered with Risaterapia (laughter therapy) A.C., a group that brings doses of medicine that smiling children take willingly.

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News

US consular officer shot in Guadalajara

1 DAY AGO

A consular officer from the U.S. Consulate General is in “stable condition” in hospital after being shot in the chest Friday afternoon in Guadalajara.

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City’s upgraded Green Cross services offer low-cost emergency assistance

2 DAYS AGO

Upgrades at three municipal Cruz Verde (Green Cross) facilities in the metropolitan area will offer thousands of citizens improved access to low-cost emergency medical services.

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Body dumped in Ajijic, just off Libramiento

2 DAYS AGO

Chapala’s first 2017 homicide case went on record Sunday, January 1 after a corpse was found on a foot trail leading off the Libramiento bypass located a short distance from the entrance to Chula Vista Norte.

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Call made to delay payment of local taxes in Chapala

2 DAYS AGO

In opposition to the hefty January 1 increase in gasoline prices, lakeside social media is blazing with messages calling for citizens to join the outcry and pressure government authorities by holding back payment of local property taxes and water service fees until the top discount period runs out a...

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Briefly - January 7, 2017

2 DAYS AGO

Best place to retire

Mexico is the top foreign retirement destination, according to the latest InternationalLiving.com Annual Global Retirement Index. 

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Paying your vehicle registration renewal

9 DAYS AGO

Pay the 2017 Refrendo Vehicular (registration renewal) for Jalisco-plated motor vehicles in person at the nearest recaudadora (state tax office) to obtain an official receipt, vehicle ID card and window stickers on the spot.

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Mexico holiday calendar 2017

2 DAYS AGO

As you ring in the New Year and hang up the 2017 calendar, you may want to make note of major Mexican civic holidays, traditional festivities and special events that will come up over the next 12 months. 

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Delta-Aeromexico sign historic agreement

2 DAYS AGO

The U.S. Department of Transportation has authorized a trans-border alliance between Delta and Aeromexico that will benefit customers through the expansion of their destination schedules and more streamlined connections.

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Puerto Vallarta bypass now a priority

1 MONTHS AGO

Faced by the possibility of further federal budget reductions in 2017, Jalisco legislators are urging Governor Aristoteles Sandoval to give his commitment to building a “macrolibramiento” (ring road or bypass) around Puerto Vallarta.

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Hidden Beach tour guides get certified

2 MONTHS AGO

The Commission for Naturally Protected Areas (Conamp) has carried out workshops and accredited 173 guides who will be the only ones allowed to take tourists to the Playa del Amor (Hidden Beach) on the Marietta Islands off the Nayarit coast.

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Mexico pays its respects to Latin America’s eternal revolutionary

1 MONTHS AGO

Both Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and Foreign Secretary Claudia Ruiz Massieu will travel to Cuba this weekend to attend the funeral of Fidel Castro, the leader of the Cuban Revolution who died November 25 at the age of 90.

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Uncertainty will bruise Mexican currency, economy as Trump awaits coronation

1 MONTHS AGO

It’s a sad truth that when Mexico chooses a leader, few Americans could care less which party they belong to, what political viewpoints they represent or how this might impact their lives.

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Weak peso not all bad news for Mexico

9 DAYS AGO

It may not be music to the ears of the U.S. president-elect, but Mexican exports rose to their highest level ever in November, fueled by the weak peso.

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Interest rates rise for fourth time this year

1 MONTHS AGO

With the peso continuing to bleed amid the fallout from the U.S. presidential election result, the Banco de Mexico, Mexico’s Central Bank, Thursday raised its base interest rate by half a point to 5.25 percent – the fourth rate hike this year.

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Obituary - December 24, 2016

16 DAYS AGO

Sandra Brown Kingham

Sandra Brown Kingham died December 2 at the age of 73 in her home in Chapala after a long battle with leukemia. 

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Obituary - December 17, 2016

23 DAYS AGO

Ann L. Heath

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Charros’ season ending in shame

16 DAYS AGO

They started so well, scoring 17 runs in their opening home game back in October.  But it’s been a downhill ride since then.

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Women’s soccer league planned

23 DAYS AGO

The Liga MX will launch a semi-professional national women’s soccer league in a bid to develop players to the level of other nations.

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Huichol pilgrimage becomes fight for spiritual survival

With their ancestral homeland in danger of destruction at the hands of a Canadian mining company, the indigenous Huichol people used their annual pilgrimage to stage a rally in defense of their sacred territory last week.

Counting on support from their gods (as well as local media and human rights organizations), the Wixaritari, as the Huichol people traditionally call themselves, embarked upon a spiritual and political journey with the aim of drawing national attention to their predicament.

Mexico’s 28,000 Wixaritari are natives of a mountainous area where northern Jalisco, eastern Nayarit, southern Durango and western Zacatecas all intersect. They originated in Wirikuta, the Huichol name for Cerro del Quemado, in Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosi. This is a sacred area for the Wixaritari, where it is said the Sun God, “Tao Jreeku,” created the world.

Every year, hundreds of Wixaritari walk almost 500 kilometers to Wirikuta to pray, leave religious offerings and perform “Mitote” ceremonies with peyote, the sacred hallucinogenic cactus. Considered a magical means of communicating with the gods, peyote is an important part of Wixaritari culture and only they are legally allowed to gather or possess the cactus.

This year 800 pilgrims left their communities at the beginning of the month, arriving en masse on February 6. Normally the separate communities from different states arrive apart, but this year they coordinated their pilgrimages so as to arrive together and draw greater attention.

Attended by numerous special guests – including representatives of the United Nations High Commissioner, musicians, journalists and dozens of notable non-governmental organizations and human rights groups – the event was intended to protest the Mexican government’s decision to allow a Canadian mining company to exploit the area.

In November 2009, Vancouver-based First Majestic Silver Corporation bought 22 concessions from the Mexican government to explore and develop mineral deposits in a 6,327-hectare area of the Real de Catorce region. Around 70 percent of the land falls inside the sacred Wirikuta area.


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