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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Brave Bulls Tientas
If you are fortunate to be invited to a bull breeding ranch in the spring, chances are you’ve been invited for a tienta of brave stock. The word tienta in bull speak means testing and all youngsters, both males and females, are tested.
San Miguel de Allende participates in the inauguration of the first virtual market for tourists
As a proposal to reactivate the economy and tourism in the municipality of San Miguel de Allende due to the global pandemic, the first Tianguis Virtual Tourism Digital Mexico 2020 was presented last week in which the municipality participated.
Deputy Katya Soto opens the dialogue with civil associations and presents their legislatures in favor of the family
On Tuesday September 22, congresswoman from the National Action Party (PAN) Katya Soto Escamilla appeared at the "La casa del dialogo", where in addition to showing her initiatives and proposals for the benefit of "Guanajuato families".
President Luis Alberto Villareal presented his 2nd Government Report
On Monday, September 21 of the present, the municipal president Luis Alberto Villarreal García presented his second government report in the Zeferino Gutiérrez park in San Miguel de Allende.
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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.
Agave Sotheby’s International Realty Proudly Hosting Exhibition of Works by Leonard Brooks
Agave Sotheby’s International Realty today announced that they will be hosting works by the revered artist, Leonard Brooks. With the inauguration of their new flagship offices located at Sollano 19, Centro San Miguel de Allende, the luxury real estate brokerage will be hosting noted local artists throughout the year.
Support Local Musicians: Zoom The Music
On June 13th at 7pm there will be a free online concert where donations will be accepted to support musicians...
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Five Steps to Voting in the United States From Abroad
Please follow these five steps to vote from abroad. Note that these recommended deadlines are not the final deadlines that vary by state. Democrats Abroad SMA strongly encourages voters to follow the recommended deadlines.
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.
Top Five Documentaries on Amazon
I did a search on Amazon for some worthwhile documentaries. The list I’ve compiled has titles that are accessible in both English and Spanish.
Online Courses from Harvard University
There are some really worthwhile courses to consider from this Ivy League university. You can find them on the site online-learning.harvard.edu. The ones I am presenting here are all free of charge.
Netflix Rankings
We are still in the middle of the pandemic and are told to remain at home. For your entertainment, here is my review and ranking of three Netflix movies.
Perfect Day
It’s quite possible that by this time you have run out of ideas about what to do during this
long lockdown period. Well, let me give you some suggestions that might interest you.
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