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Atotonilco, a living monument
By Jesús Ibarra August 8, 2008 San Miguel de Allende
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“The Shrine of Jesús Nazareno in Atotonilco is not a museum; it is a living sanctuary,” said Roberto Burillo, chief executive officer of “Atotonilco, Santuario de la Patria,” the committee officially charged with the restoration of the shrine. |
| Community Sexual Diversity Festival On Friday, models circle the Jardín before walking to Market Bistro for the Blue Cocktail. The Porter/Reyes fashion show on Saturday at Z Club is the Pink Cocktail highlight. |
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Art Serapes from Cortés to tourists Mexico’s finest collection of historic serapes can be seen right here in San Miguel, August 16–17, with four lectures by collector Mayer Shacter. |
| Music Two bands debut A piano trio playing “chamber jazz” and the Latin jazz Medianoche play for the first time here August 15. Robinson, Kaplan and Hopalong are the usual suspects. |
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Dance Tango porteño On August 14, Natalia & Hernán present a magnificent porteño show with live music played by excellent musicians, dancing the different styles of tango through its history. |
| Theater The Last Ride Two Mikes—Gottlieb and Hager—debut an original musical drama here. The Last Ride opens on a birthday celebration at a truck stop cafe in New Mexico. |
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Columnists
/ Capital Comments In August, capitalinos head for the hills, the beach or to grandma’s house, so Mexico City quiets down a bit. Several current art exhibits also make a visit worthwhile now. |
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| Que Pasa Que Pasa is the most complete weekly guide to arts and entertainment in San Miguel de Allende. |
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| Community Connections Dozens of organizations in San Miguel assist children and families; promote education and schools; provide food, potable water and medical treatment; and even take care of animals and the environment. This section provides descriptions, contacts and information for donors or volunteers. |
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