Birders head to Vallarta for exciting festival
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- Published on Friday, 15 February 2013 12:22
- Written by GR Staff
The second Vallarta Bird Festival from March 7 to 10 features four days of birding and nature walks with expert guides in unique habitats that will be sure to satisfy even the most advanced birders.
Guitars as visual art
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- Published on Friday, 08 February 2013 13:18
- Written by Kathleen Phelps
Kim Tolleson has always had a unique approach. Growing up in Texas as the son of business owners, he had business in his bones, but wanted to follow a more creative path. Two years ago, after many years owning a gallery that specialized in one-of-a-kind international home décor in Santa Cruz, California, Tolleson moved to Ajijic with no real intention of going into business.
New art space shows renowned photographer
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- Published on Friday, 08 February 2013 12:06
- Written by Ellaine Halleck
A small municipal gallery located directly behind the Basilica of the Virgin of Zapopan has opened with a bang, debuting with 23 large-format photos by acclaimed photojournalist José Hernández-Claire.
Young carpenters show off skills and marketable wares
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- Published on Friday, 08 February 2013 12:17
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Watching bright-eyed youngsters deftly handle heavy duty power tools and proudly show off the products of their handiwork gave immense satisfaction to more than a dozen expats who chipped in seed money to start up a carpentry workshop program in Santa Cruz de la Soledad.
Formerly great bullfighter offers pitiful spectacle in Guadalajara
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- Published on Friday, 08 February 2013 11:29
- Written by Duncan Tucker
Legendary Mexican matador Rodolfo “El Pana” Rodriguez entered the Nuevo Progreso Plaza de Toros to the strains of mariachi music on Sunday to open Guadalajara’s principal bullfighting season with one of his last ever performances.