Guanajuato is one of the 12 states that will suffer power cuts from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. today, Feb. 16.
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Locations of altars and offerings
The skull adorned for the Day of the Dead exists in the collective imagination, because on this day, bitter death is sweetly enjoyed, and tears become laughter. The aromas, colors and flavors of this celebration are mixed here on earth and taken to Mictlán, land of the dead.
The “tomb fit for kings” will not be open to the public
Under the main altar of the San Miguel Arcángel parish, the Parroquia, is a crypt that Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg described as “a tomb fit for kings.”
A Date with the Dead
Even the dead will be quarantined due to Covid-19 and because of this, cemeteries will not have as many visitors as usual on Nov. 2, the Day of the Dead.
Instituto Allende Adds Romance to its Courtyard
With emphasis on great food, low prices, and especially romance, Café Restaurant Mi Casa, Ancha de San Antonio 20, located on the grounds of the legendary Art & Language School, Instituto Allende, has reopened under new management. Seating will be situated around the main courtyard’s fountain. The restaurant will be presenting a new, revamped menu.
ART
Art Pays Tribute to Women
“Mis Chiquitinas” is an art exhibit by Wendy Ramirez, a 26-year-old artist from León, showing 15 oil paintings that pay homage to women.
Casa Europa Presents “Myrna la Chanteuse”
On July 16th at 6:30 pm, Casa Europa will be presenting an online event featuring the accomplished performer, “Myrna la...
Celebrating Frida Kahlo’s Birthday
A day like today, July 6th, but in 1907 the Mexican painter Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo Calderón was born.
Galería Obraje@MuRo Partners with Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Nine member artists of the newly formed Galería Obraje@Muro are partnering with Feed the Hungry San Miguel, an organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and improving the well-being of children in our community.
NGO NEWS
Racism and Identity
The problem of racism has captured public attention in the United States as tens of thousands of protesters fill the streets of every major city as well as many small towns. Largely peaceful protestors.
Atencion Is Looking For a Copy Editor
Atención, San Miguel de Allende’s weekly bilingual newspaper, is looking for a copy editor.
Rhythm, Rhyme, and Reason Gets a Helping Hand
We have a way to go before reopening our cultural institutions and schools. In the meantime, however, I am pleased to announce that Rhythm, Rhyme and Reason and the Pro Musica Academy of Music have received a very generous grant from the Dibujando un Mañana (Drawing a Tomorrow) foundation.
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