Francisco Peyret, director of San Miguel de Allende’s Environment and Sustainability Department, pointed out that during this commemorative period of the dead, the city will only be decorated with 500 cempasúchil or marigold flowers. Last year, according to data from the municipal government, 6,000 marigolds adorned the city— 3,000 of them from the municipal nursery.
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The Ghost Circus – Do you dare to see it?
By purchasing a ticket for The Ghost Circus you will be contributing to the programs of Ojala Niños and the opportunities for these children to dream a better future. Learn more about us www.ojala-ninos.org
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Cempasuchil Flowers Overshadowed by the Contingency
Francisco Peyret, director of San Miguel de Allende’s Environment and Sustainability Department, pointed out that during this commemorative period of the dead, the city will only be decorated with 500 cempasúchil or marigold flowers. Last year, according to data from the municipal government, 6,000 marigolds adorned the city— 3,000 of them from the municipal nursery.
The Ghost Circus – Do you dare to see it?
By purchasing a ticket for The Ghost Circus you will be contributing to the programs of Ojala Niños and the opportunities for these children to dream a better future. Learn more about us www.ojala-ninos.org
Construction of San Miguel de Allende UNAM Campus Begins
In a private event this morning, municipal president Luis Alerto Villareal, along with Enrique Graue Wiechers, laid the first stone of the National Autonomous University of Mexico or UNAM campus in San Miguel de Allende.
Free access to Mexican beaches is guaranteed
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador published a decree in the DOF or Official Gazette of the Federation in which provisions were added to articles 8 and 127 of the General Law of National Assets, stipulating that access to beaches and the federal maritime zone must not be inhibited, restricted, hindered or conditioned, unless established by regulations in the General Law of National Assets.
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Justice Demanded for José Luna
José Luna will turn 50 on Nov. 14. He is a carpenter by trade, and did community service in the municipal cemetery. On Aug. 9, Luna was at a bus stop in La Lomita neighborhood when a truck collided with the bus stop structure.
Red Cross Grand Auction Successfully Held
Last weekend the San Miguel Red Cross organized a grand auction of painting, sculpture, and crafts produced by natives and residents, to raise funds for equipment renewal and medical supplies for its 12 ambulances.
Water Tank Project in Cerro de las Tres Cruces Provokes Confrontation
A series of seven wells to provide water to the upper and lower parts of San Miguel de Allende in the short term will be constructed on the banks of the Ignacio Allende dam. SAPASMA decided to build a tank with a capacity of 600 cubic meters
San Miguel named “Best Small Town in the World to Travel”
Under the October moon, crowned by fireworks, the city celebrated its designation by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine as the “Best Small Town in the World to Travel.”
ART
A Drive-by Open Studio Celebrates the Resilience of Art-making
World renown artist, Isis Rodriguez opens her garage for a drive-by viewing of her oil paintings and giclees, “Perros Sagrados y Sus Chamanes,” for only two days, Oct. 30 and 31 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Galería Nepantla.
MY Chiquitinas
Wendy Ramírez is a young architect and visual artist from León, Guanajuato. She had previously exhibited her art work at CI Banco here in San Miguel de Allende, but her current exhibit is now at Café Santa Ana, located inside the Biblioteca.
Upcoming International Writers’ Conference to be held Online
The 16th San Miguel International Writers’ Conference, organized by a local NGO, startet on Oct 11. The conference, which will be held online in a 6-month series, is devoted to readers, writers, and everything related to books. It has become one of the most sought after, prestigious literary events in the world.
Writers’ Conference Presents Joseph Boyden and a Memoir Panel
Most of us living in Mexico are in closer contact with active indigenous communities than we were before we moved here. Celebrated Canadian writer Joseph Boyden writes about the First Nations people of Canada, with themes similar to all indigenous groups.
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The Ghost Circus – Do you dare to see it?
By purchasing a ticket for The Ghost Circus you will be contributing to the programs of Ojala Niños and the opportunities for these children to dream a better future. Learn more about us www.ojala-ninos.org
Patronato Pro Niños Resumes Their Top Rated Historical Walks
Who would not love to return to their pre-crisis lives? Enjoying the outdoors and strolling the charming cobblestone streets of San Miguel de Allende, while learning about our beautiful city’s interesting history from an expert who is not only knowledgeable but also dedicated to ensuring your enjoyment.
Community involvement vital in solving water issues
As a student of environmental sciences at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, also known as the UNAM, Karina Bautista learned that we cannot count on government or existing legislation if we want to protect the environment.
U.S. Foreign Policy, Yesterday, Today and the 2020 Elections: Anti-Imperialist Struggle in the Years Ahead
There has been little discussion of foreign policy in the U.S. election campaign. Yet, whether Trump or Biden will direct foreign relations over the next four years, there will be fateful consequences for all.
Upcoming International Writers’ Conference to be held Online
The 16th San Miguel International Writers’ Conference, organized by a local NGO, startet on Oct 11. The conference, which will be held online in a 6-month series, is devoted to readers, writers, and everything related to books. It has become one of the most sought after, prestigious literary events in the world.
Writers’ Conference Presents Joseph Boyden and a Memoir Panel
Most of us living in Mexico are in closer contact with active indigenous communities than we were before we moved here. Celebrated Canadian writer Joseph Boyden writes about the First Nations people of Canada, with themes similar to all indigenous groups.
Perfect Day: Animated films
Animation is a form of artistic expression that introduces viewers into fantastic worlds limited only by the imagination of their creators. Netflix offers a great variety of animated films, and here are some of the ones that I liked the most. These are perfect to see in the company of your family.
Opening of “Wild Substance” in San Miguel de Allende
On Friday, September 25 of this year, the art exhibit “Wild Substance” opened at the Manuk gallery of the Fabrica La Aurora. The exhibition features works of eight Mexican artists, they will be available for viewing and sales at the gallery.
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