The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
A sizable crowd that attended the community meeting on the future of the 20-year-old Music Appreciation Society (MAS) agreed, almost unanimously, against the dissolution of the organization.
After bringing first-rate classical music to Lakeside since 1992, the iconic Music Appreciation Society (MAS) is faced with the possibility of having to shut up shop.
A fascinating exhibition of photographs taken by 13 children and teenagers who sell chips, gum and other items on Guadalajara’s streets opens at the Efren Gonzalez Art Center (Marcos Castellanos 7, Ajijic) Saturday, June 16, 3 p.m.
With the goal of raising one million pesos achieved, the project to revamp the local auditorium (Auditorio de la Ribera del Lago) is charging ahead in leaps and bounds.
The work of photographer Maria Di Paola, owner of the Di Paola Gallery (Colon 11, Ajijic), is now on display at Guadalajara’s Ex Convento del Carmen (Av. Juarez 638) until June 24. Opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission.
Lakeside music lovers will have a chance to soak in the traditional sounds of Mexico and Latin America during the ninth Encuentro de Arpas, Salterios y Mas from May 21 to 23.
Though several local art galleries will pare down their hours of business during the summer months, most will remain open and ready for customers.