Letters

Dear Editor,

I was recently taking care of some business at Imigración and asked the young man attending me if it was true that the office was going to move to Celaya. He said that the boss wanted to make the move but that none of the employees wanted it. I asked if there was anything that could be done to help influence the decision, and he immediately suggested that I get my friends to email either or both of the following people saying how inconvenient such a move would make things for the large number of gringos living here in San Miguel. The two addresses he gave me are:

cromero@inami.gob.mx 
adiaz@inami.gob.mx 

It would be bad enough to have to go to Celaya to request a renewal, for example, of an FM-3, but imagine how aggravating it would be to go back there to pick it up, only to be told it wasn't ready. I, for one, am going to email my protest.

Lola Smith

Editor’s Note: This issue was discussed in the News section of Atención, May 30, 2008.

Editor,

Just recently I saw a performance (in Spanish) of Joan of Arc, (Juana de Arco). I was told that this was performed in SMA two years ago and again last year, but I missed it both times.

May I say that I was “blown away.” This is a tiny production in a tiny café, but there is nothing tiny about this lovely piece written by John Morrow, performed by the very talented Arleta Jeziorska with original music (various flutes) by Peter Ross. Do not be intimidated that it is performed in Spanish. You will see this French peasant girl hearing her voices, seeing her saints, performing the army that she led in Orleans. You will see her conjure up the judge who judged her and commanded her to sign her confession. You will see MAGIC.

If you love theater, do yourself a favor… see it. It will be performed every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm at this obscure little café called El Chai located at Ancha de San Antonio 24.

Cleo Stevens Kamelhar

The Future of Fireworks

The Editorial staff of Atención would like to note that, as a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site, sanmiguelenses are now covered in their choice to set off fireworks and celebrate late into the night, as it has been specifically protected as part of our cultural heritage. Atención will no longer be interested in fabricating letters and bylines to argue to the contrary.