INSTITUTO ALLENDE, originally named the Escuela Universitaria de Bellas Artes was originally founded by Felipe Cossio del Pomar, a Peruvian Artist and Diplomat in exile, and his intellectual comrades Albonso Reyes and Jose Vasconcelos. Over the past 50 years, INSTITUTO ALLENDE has earned the … [Read more...]
Boutique Hotel Hacienda Ucazanaztacua, Patzcuaro Area, Michoacan State
January 12, 2012 by
Boutique Hotel Hacienda Ucazanaztacua is located on Lake Patzcuaro, a 20-minute drive from the beautiful Colonial town of Patzcuaro and 10 minutes from the Tzintzuntzan ruins. Patzcuaro is a quaint, 16th century village boasting churches , museums, and former monasteries, all with exquisite … [Read more...]
John Scherber, San Miguel de Allende, Celebrated Author
January 7, 2012 by
John Scherber, a Minnesota native, relocated in Mexico in 2007. John is the author of 10 Paul Zacher mysteries (The Murder in Mexico series), set in the old colonial hill town of San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. John also authored 2 volumes of the Townshend Vampire … [Read more...]
“A Simple Truth” Co-Authors: Luis Rodriguez Cedillo and Chuck Hagen
January 4, 2012 by
Discover Your Unique Destiny and Find Your Place in the World Using the 20 Day Symbols of the Aztec Calendar Luis Rodriguez Cedillo, teacher, guide and Professor of philosophy, history, mathematics and ceremony (Mexico), and Chuck Hagen, author, artist, drum maker and story teller are co-authors … [Read more...]
Dianne Neuman, Artist, Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico
December 10, 2011 by
Artist Dianne Neuman has abandoned the conventional tools and mindset of the Western World and developed a Zen approach to painting. Dianne’s paintings are an exercise in letting go and allowing the physical and spiritual worlds to blend with colors and symbols to create a balance of earth, fire, … [Read more...]
Lake Patzcuaro & the Surrounding Area, Michoacan State, Mexico
December 5, 2011 by
I recently came across David Haun’s fabulous Lake Patzcuaro blog. If you’ve never been to Michoacan State, this blog is a good introduction, and if you have visited the region, Lake Patzcuaro has fascinating information about the Monarch Migration, Fiesta de los Muertos (Feast of theDead) and … [Read more...]
Genesis Retreat Ek Balam, Central Yucatan Peninsula, Valladolid
December 4, 2011 by
Genesis Ek Balam is a unique, eco-ethnic retreat set on a private jungle acre neighbouring Xcanche, a traditional Mayan Village 300 metres from the Ek Balam (Black Jaguar) ruins. Genesis offers guests the opportunity to join her local Mayan neighbours in their daily activities of grinding corn, … [Read more...]
Peyote People Gallery, Juarez 222, Downtown Puerto Vallarta
December 3, 2011 by
Peyote People Gallery is a fair trade co-operative based in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, that has been recognized by the Huichol Indian Traditional Government of San Andres, Cohamaita for not only promoting their artwork, but also for their commitment to the preservation of the Huichol customs and … [Read more...]
Southern Lights Artists Group, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
December 2, 2011 by
3 Amigos Art Group – Art Shows and Events in Los Cabos 3 Amigos Jonn Einerssen, Brent Heighton and Chris MacClure have been comradres in the arts world for more than 35 years. The color, warmth and personality of Cabo San Lucas attracted Jonn, Brent and Chris and Cabo has been their Mexico 'home … [Read more...]
Carlos Vivar, Solo Show, Aura Galerias, Mexico City
November 29, 2011 by
An Invitation to Attend Carlos Vivar – Solo Exhibit Aura Galerias, Mexico, Df Opening: Thursday, December 1, 2011 – 7 p.m. Welcome Carlos Vivar back from Europe! For the past four years Carlos has visited and displayed his paintings and sculptures in leading galleries in many parts of the UK … [Read more...]
