By Staff Writer WHEN: 3:00 p.m. March 24 WHERE: Casa Nigromante, Umarán #38 BOOK: The Many Lives and Secret Sorrows 
of Josephine B AUTHOR: Sandra Gulland The book is available at Aurora Books, at 
Hacienda La Aurora, Calzada de La Aurora 48A Join us as we celebrate outstanding local authors. 
No signup required, no fees. Just read the book and come meet the author for a lively presentation and book discussion.

By Staff Writer This exhibition is the first of its kind. It is a glimpse behind the scenes to unexpected moments of the Easter week; each image sheds light on to intimate, powerful and passionate expressions of faith. The exhibition is offered as an expression of gratitude to the community of El Oratorio and the people of San Miguel who have graciously welcomed Martha Gabriela Dressen and her lens without hesitation. In the style of street photography, Martha’s work shows a

By Carolina de la Cajiga “My full name feels like a litany: María del Socorro Magdalena Aguilar Uriarte. Honoring my two grandmothers resulted in an administrative sentence,” she begins. At university in San Francisco, her name never fit on class rosters; professors called out cryptic abbreviations wrapped in a gringo accent that made them unrecognizable—even to her. “I ended that bureaucratic via crucis by calling myself simply Soco.” She grew up in Celaya and México City, b

By Don Krim It is only 48 hours before we hit the deadline for applications and the numbers are making me nervous: only 45 high school - prepa - applicants, only 35 university (those already attending.) “Where is everybody?” I know the goal of any non-profit (NGO) should be obsolescence, to be no longer needed. But the question runs through my mind: “Are more and more local Mexican youth abandoning bachelor’s study (licenciatura) in favor of technical degrees(TSU) or just vo

By Doreen Cumberford People have been celebrating my birthday and calling it International Women's Day for years now. I've watched how different countries honor March 8 th , from quiet pub nights out in Scotland to fierce protests in México City. Each place manages to reveal something different about what it means to be a woman in that culture. But it wasn't until I learned about Girls' Day celebrations around the world that we need to become role models for girls around th

By Staff Writer It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our dear colleague, friend, and Atención News family member, Bill Wilson . Bill was more than a journalist. he was a storyteller, a witness, a steady voice, and a generous presence in our community. For years, he showed up with curiosity, integrity, and heart, offering San Miguel not just news, but context, history, and care. His words, his humor, and his unwavering dedication to journalism will be deeply

By Frank "Sugar" Hudson. Photos by Lander Rodríguez March is a great time to be visiting San Miguel de Allende. The weather is generally mild to warm and dry, with pleasant daytime temperatures and cooler nights, lots of sunshine, and minimal rain — making it a wonderful time to explore the city. Now that you’re here, what is going go in the city in the month of March? Are there festivals and events? Why are there parades and people dancing in the streets?. Let me walk you

By Natalie Taylor San Miguel de Allende has always been a place of convergence. Even before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores , various indigenous people came here to trade, exchange ideas, and intermarry. In the 1950s, with the arrival of US Veterans under the GI Bill, it became a cultural crossroads once again. Federico Vidargas is a product of this phenomenon. His mother, Dottie Birk , came from Chicago, where Stirling Dickinson was a neighbor. Through him, she l

By Susan Knight York Creating hallowed ground for people who love to eat is a full-time job. When competition gives way to collaboration, creativity explodes, rules get rewritten, traditions are reimagined, and the results aren’t just better restaurants but a culture built by people who know their future depends on just how well they take care of each other. The risks for chefs are real; betting their reputations on ideas that don’t come with safety nets. What we found when w

By Camie Fenton The March Atención News is dedicated to a man who helped shape this newspaper from its earliest days— Bill Wilson , our Deputy Editor. As he often said, his veins ran with newsprint ink. After reading his obituary on page 26 and 27, you will understand why. Through his vast networks and generous spirit, Bill touched countless lives. He will be deeply missed. Goodbye, dear friend. March is a "season" of both goodbyes and hellos—farewell to winter and whatever

By Colleen Sorenson Yazmin Prescott is well known for her beautiful murals on the streets throughout San Miguel and also in many private homes. She is equally well known, along with her sister Linzee, for painting the dance floors commissioned by many of the best wedding planners in town. They keep very busy. "For 4 or 5 years now, dance floors for weddings are the main income. We paint in a team of artists and graphic designers, working on-site and finished all in one day.

By Lisa Babincsak If you want to understand San Miguel's emotional landscape, don't go to therapy. Drive. Specifically, drive through Centro on a cobblestone street that's somehow both narrower than your car and—according to every map and local signage—a legal two-way. You'll learn a lot about yourself. Like how much patience you actually have. And whether you believe in a higher power—because you're about to need one. There are streets here that require mutual trust, divine

By Doreen Cumberford Perhaps you're a lovepat and didn't even know it, but guess what there are also expats, repats and nextpats nowadays. Back to lovepat. The term is relatively new terminology in global mobility circles. Standard dictionaries are not showing it, though it's gaining lots of traction among intercultural trainers, expat coaches, and global mobility professionals. Lovepat (noun): A person who relocates to another country primarily because of a romantic rel

By Don Krim Checking final details of Jóvenes Adelante’s Congress 3.0 - expecting 182 prospective applicants, 92 of their parents, 150 current JA students and graduates, and over 145 supporters - the level of responsibility weighs on me. Prospective applicants are filled with hope, nervousness, uncertainty. Those graduating high school have a leg up - they’ve already had short interviews in December. They know us - a little. They also know there is more. University applican

By Staff Writer On Sunday, January 18 th , San Miguel de Allende was honored by the visit of Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo . She came to visit the site where the new Centro de Excelencia de Parteria y Bienestar—Center of Excellence in Midwifery and Wellness will open. The project, promoted by IMSS Bienestar Health Services , embraces the 'CASA' project, which was launched more than 30 years ago by Alejandro González and Nadine Goodman , together with dozens of

By Cathi House San Miguel de Allende is an exquisitely beautiful Spanish Colonial town with a complex mix of centuries of architectural styles, protected by the National Institute of Anthropology and History. Declared a National Monument in 1926 and a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2008, San Miguel’s historic center has long been protected from modern intrusions such as traffic lights, billboards, neon signs and fast food franchises. Spanish Colonial, often called Mexican B

By Pascual Hijuelos In San Miguel, there are individuals who have had rich, fulfilling careers in the creative realm while also pursuing other interests. Nathan Schneider is one such person. For over 20 years Nathan was the Chief Architect for the City of Austin. He was responsible for the planning and design of the city's physical and aesthetic environment, but his true passion has always been ceramics. He has created exceptional ceramic pieces that reflect his architectura

By Donna Lynes Miller Rosey’s Wish, El Deseo de Rosey is an NGO currently operating in San Miguel de Allende with the mission to end animal suffering through their free mobile sterilization clinics. Their story is below. Have you ever thought about the relationship between humans and animals? Did we shape them or did they shape us? The answer is most likely both; a symbiotic relationship that began at least 15,000 years ago. Whether you consider yourself a “dog person” or

By Judith Jenya Some people arrive in San Miguel de Allende and leave their mark quietly, over decades, through relationships, creativity, and an open door. Patsy Dubois is one of those people. Having lived in San Miguel for more than 50 years, she has witnessed — and participated in — the city’s transformation from a small colonial town into the international cultural center it is today. Artist, cook, storyteller, and host, Patsy is one of San Miguel’s most interesting and

By Catherine Marenghi Last month, this column explored the economic and cultural benefits that the San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival brings to San Miguel. This month we spotlight four young Mexican writers who got a career boost from the Conference’s Scholarship Program. Each year the Conference invites local educational institutions to nominate talented young people with an interest in writing. These students receive a full scholarship to participate in