YOU COULD DO WURST! Vista Antigua is hosting the first annual Mexico Invitational El Grande Cookoff in San Miguel de Allende. The El Grande Cookoff, the first of its kind in Mexico, pits the top BBQ teams in Mexico in a head-to-head competition for best brisket, sausage, ribs, “open” category, beans and Texas-style chili. Local restaurants and BBQ aficianados alike will be competing in the event. The program for the day includes music, supervized children’s activities and Team Sorting, an exciting timed competition on horseback. All proceeds from the event will benefit the thousands of Mexican children and families, served by the local charities ‘Feed the Hungry’ and ‘Patronato Pro Niños’. Tickets on Sale Now! $100 pesos general admission and $1,000 pesos VIP.
Buy tickets in the Jardin, La Conexion, Longhorn Smokehouse, Vista Antigua, Border Crossings, La Conexion and at the gate day of the event.
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28th June 2009 by klaudia
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Friday, July 3rd,
Art Walk: 5 - 8PM, Auction: 6:30 PM in the cafe courtyard
This month’s Art Walk at the Aurora includes a fundraiser for Casa de los Angeles, the San Miguel non-profit organization which provides childcare and other support to working Mexican women. Last year’s auction raised more than 30,000 pesos with artists such as Peter Leventhal and Juan Ezcurdia, amongt other stars in the local art scene by customising rocking chairs. This year the theme is rocking horses and trunks, individually offered for auction.
Lulu Torbet's Shrouds
Also, as part of the Art Walk, be sure to check out the Official Re-Opening of the Generator Gallery featuring Lulu Torbet’s series of large photographs of Candelaria and of the nets and meshes (she refers to them as shrouds) that protect the plants and flowers in the nurseries.
28th June 2009 by klaudia
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The “Festival Internacional de Coro de Niños”promises to be an enchanting event comprising of children’s choirs from the US and Canada. The a Mexican premiere, the choirs will perform in San Miguel and Guanajuato in a series of free concerts, following a successful twelve-year run in Florence Italy. Henry Leck, founder of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, is the Festival Artistic Director. read on for the full schedule
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26th June 2009 by klaudia
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The largest and most prestigious international film festival in ALL of Latin America, Expresion En Corto ,will take place in San Miguel de Allende and our neighboring city of Guanajuato from July 24th to August 2nd. A record number of entries of over two thousand films, from 84 countries and 29 states in Mexico underlines the regard in which this burgeoning flick fest is held. Under the auspices of Sarah Hoch, the event is now a serious contender on the celluloid calendar and has cinephiles flocking from around the world. Last year, the jury contained fine luminaries, such as the two Spikes - Jonze and Lee.
The word from the judges so far this year is that there are some sublime efforts from global talent, as well as a real celebration of Mexican skill and potential future heavyweights.
An international pitching market and a trawl for young talent make this a truly rounded event. (Personally, I am looking forward to the candlelit ‘Midnight Madness’ horror screenings in the graveyards of Guanajuato) There are also vicious rumors of some SERIOUS names attending from this year’s country of film focus: the United Kingdom.
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25th June 2009 by klaudia
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cinema is dead- long live cinema
Expresion en Corto have just announced that the famed British director, Peter Greenaway will be attending this year’s event to accept a Tribute from the festival, to offer his own master class ‘Cinema Is Dead -Long Live Cinema’, and to sample his equally avant-garde, unique and ground-breaking VJ skills. Click here to book your tickets - they are going fast! Read on for more info.
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24th June 2009 by klaudia
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Long time San Miguel artist Rita Torlen is offering a unique drawing and painting experience on the specacular roof of Marlene Johansing at Reloj 31 from 9:30 to 12;30 Tues. and Thrus.
Rita will guide each student whether beginner or advanced to new levels of expression. The medium is the choice of the student,sketching.watercolor.acrylic or oil. Class is $25usd per class or $175 a month.
call Rita 152 2766 or Marlene 1520497
10th June 2009 by klaudia
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Salida Real a Querétaro #189 (Next to Pollo Feliz)
Huevos Motuleños at Cafe de La Mañana. mmmmmm!!
The Galeria Gourmet at Plaza Primavera is a delightful collection of local gourmet restaurants offering a wide variety of delicious food from cochinita pibil to Spanish paella, Veracruz style seafood to steaks and wine. We have been hooked on the huevos motuleños at the Cafe de la Mañana and the to-die-for ceviche at La Jarochita. Read on! Continue reading…
28th May 2009 by klaudia
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Portal SMA caught up with some of the hippest new designs on the block. Located on Recreo, Kingsley’s exotic range of funky handbags and accessories and Juan Esteban’s de Montserrat jewelry bring a touch of LA to SMA. It was a balmy summer evening as the community stepped out to celebrate. Check it out! Continue reading…
16th May 2009 by klaudia
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VOTE NOW for The Gringo’s Guide to San Miguel Restaurants to benefit a very worthwhile charity.
Up until now, there has been no definitive source of restaurant ratings for San Miguel compiled from a poll of diners. The Gringo’s Guide to San Miguel Restaurants will soon rectify that situation. During the next three weeks, all of San Miguel’s gringos will have an opportunity to take part in a survey measuring their opinions of our restaurants. Continue reading…
30th April 2009 by panda
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Anado Mclauchlin’s Casa de las Ranas in close-by Cienguita is a veritable treasure trove for those in search of the heartbeat of modern San Miguel art. A quite unique experience awaits at the property, which houses galleries and workshops for his artesans, offering a feast for the eyes and a personal tour of his home from one of the town´s true characters and visionaries. McLauchlin showcases decades of genius from Manhattan in the 70´s through transcendental India to the form of Mexico. Continue reading…
16th March 2009 by klaudia
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