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Festival de San Miguel de Allende opens 2008 season
By Krishna Villena December 19, 2008 San Miguel de Allende
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Festival de San Miguel de Allende celebrates its sixteenth season, presenting renowned artists December 19–31. The first festival offered four classical music concerts in 1987. |
Today the festival has grown into a major annual event, recognized by many as the country’s best festival of classical music.
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Traditions As the city’s Christmas decorations appear, swinging and sparkling above the streets of San Miguel, families begin their preparations for adorning their own homes for the holidays. |
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Community The children will be dressed as Mary, Joseph, angels and shepherds; some will have burros. Children of Casa de Sierra Nevada staff and community members will join the posada. |
| Art For December, Galería Atotonilco features Justino Huerta, one of the finest wood-inlay artists in Mexico. Once flourishing, the work is now limited to only two towns.. |
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and Decoration/Food & Wine Both La Fonda the hotel and Aquí Es México the restaurant are up steep stairs, and I hit my head every time. But it’s worth it. |
| Columnists/The Computer Corner Charles Miller says it’s “a fantastic tool for learning.” Detractors call it “a chat room for morons.” Others say Wikipedia means the end of scholarship and civilization. |
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| Community Connections Dozens of organizations in San Miguel assist children and families; promote education and schools; provide food, potable water and medical treatment; and even take care of animals and the environment. This section provides descriptions, contacts and information for donors or volunteers. |
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