The Notre Dame Glee Club Performs in San Miguel this Sunday
By Fr. Octavio Luna Á., OFM The Notre Dame Glee Club, ranked as one of the finest all-male collegiate choral groups in the United States, made its debut in Washington …
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“How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States”
By Clare Howell An empire isn’t what it used to be. Following WWII, the field of play had changed. Native peoples fought back against occupations—witness liberation movements in the Philippines, …
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Sound and Sense in San Miguel: How “Culture” Can Help Resolve Our Noise Problem
By Brigham Golden I don’t think it’s crossing a line to say that Mexico is not renowned for its peace and quiet. Church bells, street vendors, parades, fireworks, dogs, roosters, …
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Auditions for Storytelling Evening at the San Miguel Festival of Arts
By Stephanie Medlock An evening of storytelling will be one of the many highlights of San Miguel de Allende’s first weeklong Festival of the Arts this August. The storytelling night, …
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Seventh Festival of Arts, Sciences, and Humanities
By Carola Rico For the seventh consecutive year, the Festival of Arts, Sciences, and Humanities will be held in San Miguel de Allende from April 28 to May 1, 2022. …
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Ghost Town Artist
By Beverly Sky I came reluctantly to Mexico in 2005 after the death of both of my parents. The sunset glowed on the lake and the ochre buildings as the …
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Downbeats Jazz Quartet
By Salomón Maawad, Translated by Kathleen Ogrady This magnificent tribute is very special for The Downbeats because it reunites some of the greatest innovators in the history of the musical …
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Poetry Mesa Presents Ukrainian Poetry and Benefit for Ukraine Relief
By Catherine Marenghi Poetry Mesa, a global poetry community serving poets and poetry, will present “My Soldiers Are the Words I Wield.” This live Zoom event will feature readings by …
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A Movie Masterpiece Accompanied by Live Chamber Orchestra
By Jorge Barajas It is May 30, 1431, and the place is a fortified castle in Rouen, France. Joan of Arc, after leading French military forces in four decisive battles …
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Contemporary Art Fair
By Julia Aguado “ART San Miguel” is the first contemporary art fair in San Miguel de Allende, a World Heritage City and an international tourist destination. Artist Ana Julia Aguado …
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