Category: Art + Culture
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Art Lovers Unite! San Miguel’s Arts Festival is Back and Busting with Free Fun!
Hey there, fellow art lovers! Get ready to mark your calendars because the San Miguel de Allende Arts Festival (FASMA) is kicking off its third edition, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! Starting today, August 1, 2025, get ready for a whopping dose of culture in our beautiful city, a place…
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Cruz del Palmar Rocks Heartfelt Bash for International Indigenous Peoples Day!
Hey there, folks! It looks like the community of Cruz del Palmar recently threw quite the bash to celebrate International Indigenous Peoples Day. With heartfelt devotion, vibrant dances, and a deep respect for their cultural heritage, the Otomí and Chichimeca communities came together to reaffirm their identity and commitment to preserving their traditions. Kicking things…
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Join Maru Stahl and the Gutiérrez Sisters for a Chill Art Chat at FASMA!
Hey there, folks! Hope you’re doing well in beautiful San Miguel de Allende. Today we’ve got some exciting news for all art lovers out there! There’s a fascinating event happening at FASMA featuring a chat with the brilliant Maru Stahl, alongside the dynamic duo, Cecilia and Andrea Gutiérrez. They’ll be diving deep into the journey…
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Get Ready to Roll at San Miguel’s Epic Lit Fest: It’s a Bookworm’s Paradise!
Hey there! So, if you haven’t heard yet, the International Festival of Writers and Literature in San Miguel de Allende is just around the corner, and guess who’s going to be in the spotlight? We’re talking some serious literary heavyweights here! This year, the festival is getting ready to kick off its 21st edition, under…
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Jazz Under the Stars: FASMA 2025 Kicks Off with a Swingin’ Night!
Hey folks! Gather around because I’ve got the scoop on the latest happenings here in our lovely San Miguel de Allende! On August 2nd, 2025, the ever-so-sophisticated FASMA 2025 got off to a fantastic start with a swingin’ jazz night that’ll have you tapping your feet in no time. Picture this: the sky was filled…
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Film Queens Unite! Verónica Castro and Rosy Ocampo Rock GIFF with Inspiring Messages of Equality and Empowerment!
Hello, San Miguel! Guess what? The Guanajuato International Film Festival (GIFF) just wrapped up an event that brought some serious star power and heart to the stage. On Wednesday, July 30th, two trailblazing women of Mexican television, Verónica Castro and Rosy Ocampo, got a well-deserved shout-out for their contributions to the industry. And let’s be…
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Get Ready for a Weekend of Films and Fun at the Guanajuato International Film Festival!
Hey there, local movie lovers! Grab your popcorn, because San Miguel de Allende is about to become a hot spot for film enthusiasts. From July 29 to 31, our beautiful city will play host to the Guanajuato International Film Festival (GIFF) 2025. This year’s theme? “The Vertigo,” which sounds pretty thrilling, right? The festival will…
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A Fond Farewell: San Miguel’s Beloved Mask Maker Hangs Up His Apron After 40 Years!
Hello San Miguel readers! I’ve got some bittersweet news to share from our charming town. For over 40 years, Juan José Montiel and his wife have been creating playful paper-mâché masks and cheerful figures that truly capture the spirit of our local culture. They’ve made quite a name for themselves, exporting their delightful creations all…