Entretenimiento

 Las obras estarán expuestas en el Paseo Alcalde, frente a la Plaza de Armas de Guadalajara. Foto: Saúl Núñez Cortés. 

Redacción.- Como parte de las actividades por el nombramiento como Capital Mundial del Libro 2022, llegó la exposición El Museo del Prado en Guadalajara. 

Esta muestra estará exhibida sobre el Paseo Fray Antonio Alcalde, frente a la Plaza de Armas, en el centro de la ciudad del 23 de abril al 31 de agosto de 2022. 

En plena vía pública, los espectadores podrán apreciar más de 50 reproducciones de obras maestras que alberga el importante museo español, a una escala de 1:1. En esta se podrá recorrer por las diferentes escuelas de arte como la española, italiana, flamenca, francesa, alemana y holandesa estarán presentes a través de sus protagonistas del siglo XII hasta los primeros años del XX; así como conocer un poco de la historia de España, Europa y el arte universal.

La exposición “El Museo del Prado en Guadalajara” es el resultado de la colaboración de la Dirección de Cultura de Guadalajara, Centro Cultural España en México, la Embajada de España en México y el Museo del Prado.

The draw for the formation of groups was held at the Code Paradero Velodrome sports complex in Guadalajara on Wednesday, March 6. Photo: Government of Jalisco.

Redaction.- The Jalisco Cup 2022 amateur soccer championship will begin this weekend in the men’s division and a week later in the women’s division; in total, more than 200 teams will participate in its third year of competition.

The Jalisco Cup will be played from April 9 to August 7 with 118 teams in the men’s category and 74 in the women’s category; the draw for the formation of groups took place at the Code Paradero Velodrome on March 6. 

The Chapala men’s team is emerging as one of the Cup’s favorites. The team took second place in the 2021 tournament, winning a trip to Spain as a prize.

This year, the winning team will travel to France to see the training of the Paris Saint-Germain Football Club team. The prize for the runners-up will be a trip to Colombia.

In the men’s division, the first match of the Chapala team will be as visitors against Tuxcueca, on Sunday, April 10 at 4pm; the Jocotepec team will play against Valle de Juárez, also as visitors, on the same day and at the same time. 

The complete schedule of games can be found at https://copajalisco.mx/Rol_regular/4.

Translated by Elisabeth Shields

The cost per game for a local team can be 700 pesos already. Photo: Courtesy.

Héctor Ruiz Mejía (Jocotepec).- The fee for the use of the soccer fields in the municipality of Jocotepec will only increase by 50 pesos per game. The anticipated 1,000 peso increase was considered unfeasible for the league involved.

After the indignation caused by the rumor spread on social networks of an increase of up to one thousand pesos for the use of the sports facilities, the municipal president of Jocotepec, José Miguel Gómez López, met March 22, 2022, with the delegates of the inter-weekly soccer league to reach a resolution.

After negotiations, an agreement was reached to only increase the fee for the use of the fields by 50 pesos, according to one of the delegates, who preferred to remain anonymous.

As a result, the fee per game for using the field will be 200 pesos, up from 150 pesos. This does not include fees for referees.

The mayor decided not to increase the fee any further after meeting with the 16 delegates representing the 17 local teams, who described the conditions under which they run the league.

«He thought we were a municipal league, but once we explained to him that we are in fact a private league, he changed his mind,» said the interviewee.

The interviewee said that because the league is not for-profit, and is intended to be a sporting event for the purpose of «having fun and having a good time,» the mayor understood the importance of not making fees prohibitive. As it stands, the cost per game sometimes reaches 700 pesos with all the refereeing expenses; this amount is then divided among the team, which can total 18 members.

Even so, the interviewee explained, only about eight of the 18 typical team members can afford to contribute to the cost of the game, since many players «do not even have 20 pesos» to help with the expenses.

The delegate added that the increase of only 50 pesos was agreed upon after the delegates said that they would consider paying more if the municipality would provide proper maintenance of the fields.

Translated by Rebecca Zittle

Omar Alonso González, first place, together with the person in charge of San Antonio Tlayacapan, Gustavo Aguayo; Maximiano Macías Arceo from Ajijic; the councilwoman of Ajijic, Denisse Michelle Ibarra González; and the person in charge of COMUDE Ajijic, Alejandro González. 

Sofía Medeles (Ajijic).- On March 27, 36 participants competed to catch the biggest carp, as the Carp Fishing Tournament was held on the shores of Lake Chapala for the 27th consecutive year. From 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., fishermen from towns such as San Antonio Tlayacapan and Chapala gathered on the beaches of Ajijic, in the area known as «La Crucita» near Nicolas Bravo Street.

Esteban Barajas Gutiérrez, with Maximiano Macías Arceo and Arturo Gutiérrez.

Event organizer Arturo Gutiérrez, who is in charge of tournament logistics, commented that this competition, unlike other tournaments, is only for carp fishing and has a standard size for the winning fish, which is 35 centimeters (13.7 inches). Prizes are awarded to the three largest fish, which are usually eaten after the event.

«It’s a tradition of the town, I get the prizes, beer for the participants, logos, etc. This event is more than anything else for socializing, it is not a business, I really enjoy being here, for the pleasure of socializing and fishing,» Arturo said.

Omar Alonso González with Arturo Gutiérrez.

Arturo also noted that the event passed without incident, except for a few problems with the abandoned nets that are found a few meters from the shore of the lake, that caused the rods to get stuck and damaged.

The winners were: Ricardo Barajas Gutiérrez in first place; Esteban Barajas Gutiérrez in second place; and Omar Alonso González in third place.

Translated by MaryAnne Marble

ARIES (March 21 – April 20) 

The Sun and Moon in your sign are powerful talismans that attract luck into your life and make you feel empowered to achieve everything you set your mind to. The contacts that you establish these days will favor you and you can meet people who will be a very positive impulse for you. You will have a charisma that will make you very attractive.

TAURUS (April 21 – May 20) 

The Moon invites you to reflect on those fears that you may sometimes feel and that do not let you show yourself as you are. What you need is to seek new horizons that help you to get excited, even if you have suffered some disappointment. Act with courage and forget about what could not be. It is time to make some change in your life. However small it may be, it will be positive for you.

GEMINIS (May 21 – June 21) 

Your plans may not take the course you had envisioned, but perhaps it is not the time to carry them out and you should wait for better times. Be prudent and meditate well on what you are going to do. The Moon helps you to regain the friendship of someone important to you and from whom you are far away. You have a lot of potential, so trust in yourself and do not be afraid to face the changes, which will be for the better.

CANCER (June 22 – July 22) 

The Moon boosts your success and makes you stand out above everyone else. You will awaken confidence and security in those around you and with your powerful intuition, you will know how to be in the right place and surround yourself with the people who suit you best. In love, you need stability and to stop thinking about things that do not benefit you. 

LEO (July 23 – August 23) 

The Moon offers you very favorable prospects, especially at work, where you can receive good news. Travel will also be fortunate, and in some of your travels you could meet someone who acquires a great prominence in your life. You will have clear what you should and should not do and the decisions you make will be right. You will enjoy your social life very much.

VIRGO (August 24 – September 23) 

The Moon transmits a very regenerative energy that pushes you to change. Your confidence in yourself and your knowledge that you do things right will lead you to act wisely. It is time to put your cards on the table and make important decisions. Dare to express out loud what you feel and do not let yourself be held back by doubts. Remember to worry a little more about exercising the soul. Give yourself moments of peace. 

LIBRA (September 24 – October 22)

Meaningless confrontations can threaten your relationships and keep you away from happiness, but the energy you will receive from the stars is very harmonious and will help you to smooth tensions. It could even bring you some interesting project that will make you see life with more joy. Venus, very well aspected, helps you to recover your smile in love.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 22)

You may feel pressured with responsibilities and worries, but the energy of the Moon can bring you a change of direction that will greatly favor your life. You will feel the need to make changes in your daily routine that will allow you to live with more tranquility. In love, do not rush or make decisions on the fly because things may not go as expected.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 – December 21) 

Under the influence of the Moon, you can defy life because luck will not turn its back on you. Love is also very favored, and you have ahead of you very positive days to consolidate your sentimental situation, strengthen ties or start a relationship that makes you happy. Try to distinguish what is valuable from what is not and do not create needs that are not real.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) 

Something may not go as you expect, but don’t fall into the mistake of wanting to take on more than you can and accept the help of those close to you. The change of Moon especially favors the family, which will support you even with some emotional help. Leave aside your more rational side and bet on your most groundbreaking and idealistic projects.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 19)

With Mars and Venus in your sign, you have an unstoppable force and a power of seduction that will make you the protagonist wherever you are. The New Moon favors communication and travel, so if you do any, it will go very well and you will have many emotions as well as joys. Be kinder and support those who have always helped you. 

PISCES (February 20 – March 20)

There may arise inconveniences in professional or economic issues that you thought were already solved, but the Moon helps you to solve them and can bring you opportunities that allow you to access a more comfortable and advantageous position. You will have the protection of the Moon in your sign. Be alert to the signs that life is sending you and let your intuition guide you.

Translated by Sandy Britton

ARIES (March 21 – April 20) 

The Sun enters your sign and you start the spring in a good way, looking forward to new challenges and different projects. Let your inner leader emerge to connect with people who can open new paths in your life. Trust in yourself and in your ability, the road will be much easier this way. Good time for money matters.

TAURUS (April 21 – May 20) 

You have too many pending things that you do not end up solving and overwhelm you a little, but the Moon will help you solve problems and move on to new issues. You may not see something you wanted fulfilled, but you will be able to discover why some plans do not go as you expected. Don’t let the past condition you and turn the page as soon as possible.

GEMINIS (May 21 – June 21) 

Be cautious because the atmosphere may be a bit tense and you need calm, so avoid conflicts and watch your words. Problems can weaken you, but they also help you to clear the clouds that were obscuring your path. Take the opportunity to organize your life and regain control. Someone you are very fond of may make you an interesting proposal.

CANCER (June 22 – July 22) 

You may feel worried and demanding, it will be hard for you to open up to those around you, but you have to make an effort to let them know how you feel because they can help you more than you can imagine. The Moon can bring changes so that you start the spring free of burdens that condition you and do not let you take the reins of your life.

LEO (July 23 – August 23) 

A thousand thoughts haunt your mind and obligations can overflow, but you have to organize yourself to take advantage of the opportunities that this spring can bring you. Follow your intuition so as not to make mistakes. From these days you will feel a very positive energy and you can live situations that break the monotony. Perhaps something unexpected will happen that will excite you.

VIRGO (August 24 – September 23) 

You may be suffering from a small emotional slump. You need tranquility and to get it you have to solve some pending issue that does not allow you to relax. From the hand of your friends or your family may come into your life pleasant novelties and spring can bring something that excites you. You will prefer the tranquility of home to meetings and outings.

LIBRA (September 24 – October 22)

With the Moon in your sign, new airs are flowing for you and it’s a good time to approach your life differently. You may achieve some success that will make you happy, but don’t boast too much so as not to arouse envy. The Moon helps you to free yourself from responsibilities that, in some way, are imposed on you by others and are not beneficial to you.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 22)

The Moon transits through your sign and what you start these days can be very favorable for you. The lunar energy opens your eyes to new opportunities that destiny will give you. You will be in good spirits and you will live with so much passion that your personality will be overwhelming. Perhaps you will take up again some passion that you have not ended.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 – December 21) 

With the arrival of spring, the astral energy is very favorable for you and it’s time to pursue your dreams. The Moon in your sign encourages you to courageously accept any challenge that comes your way, as well as to consolidate a personal project you have recently initiated. Your intuitions will be very accurate and more in matters of love.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) 

The Moon in your sign can lower your energies, but it also helps you to close a stage of your life and open a new one, burying all the ghosts of the past. Face the changes that come with confidence because they will be positive for you. Force yourself to have more moments of disconnection and relaxation, because you need them.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 19)

You start the spring with the planets Venus, Mars and Saturn in your sign and you will have a power of seduction that will make people notice you and make you stand out above everyone else. Your professional and economic affairs will go well and you may have new income. Take care of your relationships because some of your interests may depend on them.

PISCES (February 20 – March 20)

The Sun leaves your sign, but you still have Mercury and Jupiter, and luck will remain on your side. You will understand wonderfully with those around you and it is a good time to reach agreements on conflicting points that keep you away from someone you love. Good time to activate your relationship or to enjoy experiences that give a plus to your life.

Héctor Ruiz Mejía (Jocotepec).- The Real de Jocotepec soccer team defeated the Pumas of Jocotepec with an overall score of 3-2, becoming champion of the Municipal Soccer League in the youth category. The final match was played on March 20 at the municipal soccer field. 

The various workshops offered at the Casa de Asistencia in San Juan Cosalá are free of charge. Photo: Courtesy.

Alma Serrano (San Juan Cosalá).- The Padre Adalberto Macías Llamas Social Assistance House in San Juan Cosalá, provides daily food to more than 60 elderly and low-income people. The government institution, which began operating in October 2020, also offers free workshops for children and young people.

Custom printing of products such as t-shirts, mugs and caps, is one of the workshops offered. Photo: Courtesy.

On Mondays, English classes, custom product printing and physical activity are offered. On Tuesdays there are painting, stone, pottery and music workshops. Jewelry and headband making are taught on Wednesdays, while on Thursdays there are piñata making, music and psychology workshops. Finally, painting and drawing are offered on Saturdays. 

For more information about the activities, the Casa de Asistencia Social Padre Adalberto Macías Llamas, located next to the plaza, is open from 9am to 9pm. 

Translated by MaryAnne Marble

Crisia Regalado sings opera rock

Patrick O’Heffernan(Ajijic).- The wildly popular Mexican-American singer Crisia Regalado will perform  two concerts in Ajijic this weekend. Trained in opera, jazz, mariachi, and synthesizer, she blends them together in operatic jazz, synth pop and rock, and traditional Mexican music. 

Regalado is on tour in México and agreed to take a detour from Guadalajara to Ajijic.  She will perform Friday night at Dharma’s Bistro on the Ajijic Malecón in her operatic synth-pop electronic persona, Sin Color, and Saturday night at Casa Domenech in LCS as CRISIA! Delivering operatic jazz, rock and traditional Mexican songs.

Crisia as Sin Color ready for takeoff

In a telephone interview with Laguna, Crisia  said “I am so excited and grateful for the opportunity to perform for the Magic Pueblo, Ajijic. Thank you México for receiving me with open arms!” adding that she is looking forward to touring the sights of Lakeside.

Regalado has 1 million streams on Spotify and over 13,000 followers, half  in México.   Performing since she was child, she has performed in operas, jazz and rock clubs, with mariachis and her electronic pop band.  She has released two albums. This tour marks her first live shows in México.

ARIES (March 21 – April 20) 

You have set out to achieve something you want and you can achieve it if you bring out all that potential you possess. The Moon encourages you to reflect on your past to avoid making the same mistakes and lead your life in the direction you want. It is a good time to share your feelings, enjoy life and do the things you love.

TAURUS (April 21 – May 20) 

Doubts can make you miss opportunities, so, if something interests you, go for it with determination and fight for what you want. The Moon alerts you to possible betrayals. Be very cautious because some people around you may not be what they seem. Look ahead with optimism, forgetting what has hurt you.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) 

The Moon opens the doors of success and puts in front of you many auspicious circumstances. Things can happen that favor you a lot and something you desire is closer. With Venus very well aspected, it is a good time for sentimental issues and to realize projects with your partner. Something may happen that makes you rethink a decision you have made.

CANCER (June 22 – July 22) 

You may have worries that are weakening you. You will have to make an effort to relax and appreciate what you have so as not to enter into a spiral of tension that takes its toll on your health. The Moon can bring you a trip to help you disconnect. Bet on dialogue and do not adopt rigid attitudes that keep you away from those you love.

LEO (July 23 – August 23) 

The regenerative energy of the Moon pushes you to make the changes you’ve been thinking about. Your greatest successes will come when you let your creativity come to the surface and take risks with new things. Control your pride because you may do or say something you later regret; put yourself in the place of the other. You will make decisions that will improve your economy.

VIRGO (August 24 – September 23) 

The Moon opposite your sign is a very harmonious energy that encourages you to enjoy every moment, without worrying about the future. Your affairs are going at a good pace, but you have set the bar too high and your successes may come slowly. You can make a decision that will give a new direction to your life and open new perspectives for the future. Don’t neglect your leisure time.

LIBRA (September 24 – October 22)

There may be inconveniences, especially at work, but the Moon comes to your aid to help you find solutions. The good aspects of Mercury clarify your ideas and help you make good decisions. Your friends will be your best allies because you will be able to turn to them for everything. It is a good time to bring you closer to people from whom you are distanced.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 22)

Some matter has you restless, but the Moon brings luck into your life and when you least expect it something wonderful can happen. Many positive developments await you if you dare to make certain changes that you know you need. Wanting to be right at all costs can generate conflicts, especially in your love life. Be flexible.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 – December 21) 

You can start activities or projects with good prospects of success, and you will even go further than you imagined. An effort you made in the past will pay off and you will get the reward you deserve. With the energy of the Moon, it is a good time for everything related to the family, and you can resolve an issue that worries you.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) 

You are under a lot of pressure and misunderstandings are hurting you, but the Moon favors communication and helps you to make things clear. Fortunately, you will have the protection of the Moon, which will transit through your sign to smooth tensions and attract harmony. Try to keep negative thoughts out of your mind.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 19)

Mercury in your sign makes you very communicative and helps you connect with people who can be very positive for you. You start March with the Moon in your sign, and you will be with magic and positive thoughts and illusions will illuminate your life. The New Moon favors your economy and can bring you unexpected money.

PISCES (February 20 – March 20)

The Moon in your sign boosts your creativity and offers you a magical moment to achieve success. Focus on what interests you because you are receiving such positive astral energy that you can achieve the results you expect. Find time to enjoy life and relationships with the people you love.