By Carlos Ramírez Zago On a city known for its art, architecture, and bohemian spirit, a quiet but determined community trains every week with a goal that goes beyond winning games: to develop people with character, discipline, and purpose. This is the San Miguel Rugby Club , also known as Los Angels de San Miguel , a team that has represented San Miguel de Allende in national tournaments since 2012, but above all has transformed lives. "Rugby changes our lives. What you lear

By Dennis Taylor Hummingbirds, comprising the Trochilidae  family, are native to the Americas. Around 360 to 375 species grouped into nine subgroups can be found from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, but most are located in Central and South America. The Broad-billed and the Violet-crowned hummingbirds , are what I like to call our little jewels.  Although México is blessed with at least sixty different species of hummingbirds, only these two stay with us year-round. Eight others

By Frank "Sugar" Hudson The Mexican wine industry is exploding.  With vineyards and wineries being opened everywhere. With reds, whites and sparkling wines coming from all parts of the country, it is truly a giant leap for the industry. México’s diverse climates from ocean-cooled valleys to high-desert plateaus and open highland plains there is always the perfect climate for growing grapes. Early history of wine in México goes back to 1597 with the establishment of Casa Mader

By Aundria McMillan Humphrey Maru Vázquez , with seven international awards, doesn’t just paint; she radiates art and lives it. It’s who she is, and she shares it generously, like it’s second nature. With over five decades of painting behind her, Maru’s recent 50 th  anniversary exhibition at the Querétaro Art Museum was more than a milestone—it was a celebration of a life steeped in emotion, adventure, and relentless creativity. Asked how her voice/art has changed over the y

By Natalie Taylor What happens when you meld classical, contemporary, and Mexican folklore dances? You get a marvelous combination of mellow, ancient movements and sounds, and the crispness of modern motion. The blend of ancestral Mexican dances, the poetry of traditional songs, the colorful attire, and the lithe moves of contemporary dance, combined with contemporary sounds and lights become a dream state turned reality. Ballet Nepantla was born in 2017 in New York, with And

By Catherine Marenghi The annual San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival,  despite its name, is not just for writers. Several years ago, the conference added a Pleasures of Reading  category to its workshop offerings. Unlike other workshop offerings, these do not focus on structured learning, lectures, or exercises. Their only purpose is to enjoy the sheer pleasure of reading. The program features world-class authors. Judyth Hill , a poet and teacher who will lea

By Felecia Ford For more than six decades, Bill Kavanagh  has lived and breathed music, from his early days on the Chicago scene to his latest creative chapter in San Miguel. A multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and longtime recording studio owner, collaboration runs through every note of Bill’s life. FF: You started playing music at just nine years old. What first pulled you toward music? BK: Music was my first love, my enduring passion. My mother always had music go

By Staff Writer Professor Angie Hobbs  will speak on ‘The Threat to Democracy’  on November 18th. She is Emerita Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy at the University of Sheffield, England. She earned her degree in Classics and a PhD in Ancient Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. Drawing from her forthcoming book,  “Why Plato Matters Now” , she will share how Plato described the rise of the demagogue—an individual who exploits fear, flattery, and false

HIR Casa , a leading Mexican real estate financing institution with more than 30 years of experience, announces the opening of an office in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, a city recognized worldwide for its cultural and tourist wealth and high demand for properties from foreign clients. HIR Casa has transformed the way families access home financing, backed by figures that reflect its strength: More than 45 billion pesos financed. More than 22,600 clients supported in be