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On January 19, the new Las Cachinches Park was scheduled to be inaugurated, with Don Patterson of the SMA Ecology Department to make a short presentation. The parks' first phase will have children from Jose Vasconcelos School planting 20 new trees plus a 20-foot Jacaranda in the central plaza of the new settlement Rincon de Santa Maria. The park will continue to expand to in front of the Vasconcelos School and continue on to the bridge in front of Fábrica la Aurora.
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In Mexico, the cost of things continue to go
up. In Guanajuato, the daily minimum wage is now $1.90 pesos per hour or $49.60 for an 8-hour day. Gasoline is now $7.03 pesos per litro for Magna (regular) and $8.77 for
premimo. Mexican's basic food, corn is now $8.00 pesos per kilo and tortillas will cost $10.00 pesos per kilo. In
SMA, there have been fewer tourists from the USA this winter season. The number of Mexican tourists has stayed about the same.
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Special Events
Jan. 22
- Join the celebrants of the full moon at Charco del Ingenio Botanic Garden at 7:00. Bring drums, flutes, and cymbals to gather around a campfire with incense burning. For questions, call Alicia Mayo at 152-0376.
Jan. 24
- The San Miguel Walk to support Indigenous Women caught in Domestic Violence is still open to all that wish to join. Sign on at La Conexción, Aldama 3.
The third annual San Miguel Writer's Conference will be held at Hotel Real de Minas, with well-known authors/teachers Stephanie
Bennett-Voght, Jane Goldstein and Lulu Torbet holding forth. For additional information, visit
www.sanmiguelworkshops.com/conference.
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In the USA, there are new rules for voters in the Democratic primary (not the Republican). Democrats Abroad are recognized as the "51st State," and so on February 5, when most states hold their primaries, Democrats Abroad will sponsor a global primary. At the Biblioteca Pública you may cast your Democratic vote, IF you have gone on line before then and registered as a member of
democratsabroad.org. Your vote will then be counted during the National Convention of Democrats in August. Because February 5 is a Mexican National Holiday, the voting doors of the Biblioteca will be open at Reloj 50A. If one is unable to get to the Biblioteca on February 5, register on the Democrats Abroad
(democratsabroad.org) on line and receive your ballot electronically. This must be done before January 31, 2008.
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Groups and Meetings
Jan. 20
- The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hear winter resident Sandy Brooks speak on Martin Luther King's birth celebration and Black History Month. The Fellowship, which welcomes people of all ages, races, religions, sexual orientation, and gender identity, meets each Sunday in La Posada de la
Aldea, Ancha de San Antonio 15 at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.
Jan. 22
- The SMA Midday Rotary Club's weekly meeting in the Hotel Real de Minas. Rotarians and visitors will hear Ann C. Lewis on education policy in the USA. The meeting starts promptly at 12:30.
Jan. 24
- The first 2008 gathering of Facilitators for Healing will take place beginning at noon at Privada de Pila Seca 5 (entrance of the street is opposite Pila Seca 45.) Open to the public, FREE, facilitators are invited to call 152-0376 to reserve time on the program.
Jan. 24
- Mujeres en Cambio will celebrate their 13th anniversary with a luncheon at the Hacienda de las Flores, Hospicio 16. Limited to 50 attendees, tickets are now for sale at Casa de
Papel, Mesones 57A. Guest chef is Donato Ciaraulo from Vivoli Restaurant. There has been are recent large donation from a group who call themselves the San Miguel
Quilters.
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Lectures
Jan. 21
- Maria Teresa Valenzuela will lecture in English on the Wisdom of the Maya Prophecy in Biblioteca Pública's Sala Quetzal at 1:00. Entrance at Insurgentes 25.
Jan. 22, 23 & 24
- A series of one-hour lectures by Beldon Butterfield: The Rio Grande vs. The Rio Bravo, will be held in the Warren Hardy School each day from 5:30 to 6:30. The address is San Antonio
Abad, the blue door.
Jan. 22
- Tony Cohan will appear in the PEN winter lecture series in the Bellas Artes auditorium, Hernández Macías 75, speaking about "Mexico Lost and Found." The lecture begins at 6:00.
Jan. 23
- Betsy Bowman, Cliff DuRand and Bob Stone, founders of the Center for Global Justice in
SMA, will discuss corporate globalization and their vision for the Center in the Biblioteca Pública's Sala Quetzal at 10:30 a.m. Entrance at Insurgentes 25.
Jan. 23
- Guillermo Méndez will continue his lecture series on Ancient Cultures of Mexico, about the post-conquest Aztec book known as the Codex Mendoza, in the Santa Ana Theater at 3:00. Entrance at Insurgentes 25.
Jan. 24
- The Geology of El Charco will be the subject of retired geologist Wayne Colony. Reserve a place with
nzerriffi@yahoo.com. Arrive at the botanic garden by 9:20 a.m. The lecture begins at 9:30 a.m.
Jan. 24
- PEN Writers Aloud series will have Eva Hunter in the Biblioteca Pública's Sala Quetzal at 4:00. Entrance at
Insurgentes.
Jan. 25
- Lecture/demonstration of how women can prevent unwanted advances, cool situations which could get unpleasant. Ken Rowland (2nd degree black belt in Aikido) will show some simple maneuvers.
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Tours
Jan. 19
- Saturday Adventure Tours usually visits an in-town artisan or artist and then goes out to the country to visit one of the businesses that surround our town. The tour leaves from in front of the Parroquia at 10:30.
Jan. 20
- SMA Audubon will have its monthly birdwalk going to the bridge at Montecillo de Nieto. Transportation becomes a problem, so if you have wheels, bring them to meet in front of Instituto Allende at 8:00 a.m. Leaving time is 8:15 a.m. Bring hat and water. Binoculars and bird books can enhance the experience.
Jan. 20
- The House and Garden Tour begins gathering at the Biblioteca Pública at 11:00 a.m. and leaves at noon.
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, a walking tour of historic SMA led by SMA volunteers leaves the Jardín in front of the
Parroquia. The tour lasts a little over two hours and is mostly level walking. Taking part in the tour helps provide medical and dental care for children in need through Patronato Pro Niños.
Jan 26 - Instituto Allende's field trip is to Atotonilco, Dolores Hidalgo and Guanajuato City leaves at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, at 4:00, there will be a free lecture preview of the upcoming field trip. Bilingual guides lead all Instituto tours. Reservations are required and fees must be paid in advance at Instituto
Allende, Ancha de San Antonio 20. Telephone 152-0226.
Jan 26
- The Center for Global Justice is sponsoring a trip to the Centro para Desarrollo Social y Agropecuaria in Dolores Hidalgo. The trip is from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00. Transportation, entrance to
CEDESA, lunch, translation and guides are included. Tickets are available at Calzada de la Luz 42. For more information, call 150-0025.
Jan 26
- A walking tour of the center of Pozos and a bus tour of mines and movie locations, led by Bill Lieberman, is being sponsored by The Tourism and Culture Association of Mineral de
Pozos. A concert of pre-Hispanic music is included. Round-trip bus tickets are available at Pérgola Gallery inside Instituto
Allende, Ancha de San Antonio 20. Not recommended for children or pets, the tour departs from the Liverpool parking lot at 9:00 a.m.
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Movies
Biblioteca Cinemateca
Jan 19
- Kids Matinee - Vintage Cartoons - Noon - FREE
- Opera movie - La Bohème - 2:30
Jan 21
- The Spirit of the Beehive, Sp/Eng - noon
- Global Justice Film: A Noble Cause - 3:00
Jan 22
- The Spirit of the Beehive - noon
- Bioneers Film: Is God Green (Bill Moyers) - 3:00
Jan 24
- Global Justice Film: The Short Life of José Antonio Gutierrez - 3:00
Jan 26
- Kids Matinee - Vintage Cartoons - Noon - FREE
- Opera Movie - Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio - 2:30
MM Cinemas
- For schedule www.mmcinemas.com
or 120-4743
El Market Bistro, Hernández Macías 95, Sala Alex Philips - at 4:00 & 7:00
Maestro Buñel & the New Generation
Jan 19 - Miracle Alley (Callejón de los Milagros) - 1995
Jan 20 - Herod's Law (La Ley de Herodes) - 1999
Jan 21 - Los Olvidados (The Forgotten Ones) - Buñel - 1950
Jan 22 - Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno) - 2006
Jan 23 - The Violin (El Violin) - 2005
Jan 24 - 21 Grams (21 Gramos) - 2003
Jan 25 - And Your Mother Too (Y tu Mama Tambien) - 2001
Villa Jacaranda, Aldama 53
Jan 19 thru 25
- Cabaret - 5:00
- Chicago - 7:30
CinemaClub: El Recreo, Recreo 4
Jan 24
- Las Mil y Una Noches - 1974, Passolini - 7:30
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Performing Arts
Jan. 15 thru 20
- Players Workshop presents "Dedication or the Stuff of Dreams" by Terrence McNally in the Santa Ana Theater with entrance at Reloj 50A. The cast includes Cris Davis, Irene
Diamant, Gwenneth Holmes¸ David Hunter, Seth Sharp, Elena Shoemaker and Juan
Vincourt. Michael Gottlieb directs this black comedy. The productions 1-15 through 1-19 are at 8:00 and 1-20 at 5:00.
Jan. 19
- Tania Libertad will give a benefit concert for the benefit of SMA's Municipal Women's Institute and the "A Mammogram for Every Woman." The concert will be in El Colorado (formerly El Álamo) on the Salida a Celaya at Km. 2.5.
Jan. 22, 23 & 24
- San Miguel Playreaders will read two one-act plays by Robert Anderson "Footsteps of Doves" and "I'll Be Home for Christmas." Readers will be Vera Campbell, Clara Dunham and Frank Simons in both plays, and Ruth Schlimovitz joining in the second one. Doors of St. Paul's Parish Hall, Calle Cardo 6, open at 7:00 and the play begins at 7:30, earlier if the house fills.
Jan. 22, 23 and 24
- The Literary Cabaret will do songs, skits and poetry in their version of "In Vogue" each evening at La Cava de la
Princesa, Recreo 3, starting at 8:00. The usual stars are Reesha Browning, Marilyn
Bullivant, and Rick Davey.
Jan. 23 & 24
- In concert in the Santa Ana Theater - Soprano Lupita Leal with pianist Franco
Rivero. On the 23rd, Leal will sing music of Lecuona and on the 24th, the pair will interpret songs by Manuel M. Ponce. Entrance for both concerts at Reloj 50A.
Jan. 25 at 8:00 and Jan. 27 at 6:30
- A one-act comedy in English "Crossing the Line" will be played in the Santa Ana Theater will feature Rocio Evers, Etienne Sánchez and writer/producer/director Carlos Diaz. Entrance at Reloj 50A.
Jan. 26
- The Santa Ana Theater will host the Colar del Viento, young people playing reproductions of pre-Hispanic instruments. They play in costume and body paint, employ incense, flowers and candles. The proceeds from the concert support the workshop for children to learn these old techniques on newly created instruments.
Jan. 26
- Klezmerson, traditional Mexican folkloric music with a taste of Eastern European Jewish tradition plus Arabic, Greek and Cuban will come to El Viejo
Topo, Calle Stirling Dickinson 28.
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Exhibitions and Openings
Jan. 18
- For works by Alan Siegal, at Bellas Artes, Hernánedez Macías 75 at 7:00.
Jan 19
- For works of Sebastian Canovas and Rodrigo Lara at Galería/Atelier, Fábrica la Aurora from 6:00 to 8:00.
Jan. 19
- For works by Arturo Meade and Julie Doherty at Mero Gallery, Zacateros 24 from 6:00 to 8:30.
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Workshops and Classes
Actress Lindsay Wagner brings the Peacemaker Community program to SMA to support the program Una Mamografia Para Cada
Mujer. There will be an introduction in English on Jan. 18 from 3:00 to 5:00. Classes in English will be on Jan. 19 from 1:00 to 5:00 and Jan. 20 from 11:00 to 2:00. This last will have Spanish translation. All events will be in the Hotel Refugio de Molino, Salida a Querétaro 1.
Jan. 23 to Feb. 4 on Wednesday, Mondays and Fridays - Eva Hunter will lead a six-session writing workshop "Beginnings, Endings and Everything Between." This is for both fiction and non-fiction, beginning and intermediate writers. Classes will be held at Orizaba 38 from 9:00 a.m. til noon. For further information, call 152-6634.
Feb. 4 thru 28
- Jerry Phalen will have acting class for advanced students. Classes will be held Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 in John Wharton's Shelter Theater. Class size is limited to 10. Reserve space by contacting Fran Rowe at 152-1166
(franrowe@prodigy.net.mx).
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