News mural orozco Plans underway for big bicentennial celebration
By Jesús Ibarra January 25, 2008 San Miguel de Allende

Unquestionably, two of the most important events in modern Mexican history were the War of Independence and the Mexican Revolution. The former gave Mexico long-awaited freedom after 300 years of slavery and Spanish domination. The latter put an end to the 30-year regime of Porfirio Díaz (1876–1911);

although his presidency brought a period of political and social stability and economic development, it also polarized Mexican society by creating vast differences between social classes: workers and peasants lived in complete poverty, whereas a very small, wealthy group enjoyed political power under the auspices of the Porfirian regime. 
 
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Art Pedro is in the Louvre and Deborah had a huge photo exhibit in London (51,000 hits on Google). You do not want to miss this opening Feb. 2. Also a must is the Molinos “painting and percussion” fest on Jan. 26. Their first opening wrapped around midnight.

Music San Miguel vocalists Ken McCutcheon Vaun and Ron Shawn, with concert pianist Liz Stone, devote an entire evening to lyrical love songs.

Theater Taylor Korobow believes acting is “about life, from the inside out.” It is a release for emotions, a confidence-builder and a way to self-understanding.

Film The Biblioteca launches its first professional DVD, “Quetzalcóatl, El Sol Eterno,” a 28-minute documentary on the David Leonardo mural that breathes life into the walls of the Sala Quetzal.

Travel The Center for Global Justice sponsors day trips to Mexico profundo. In Cruz del Palmar, see the Rio Laja, the high desert landscape and talk with people about their struggles with harsh conditions. Jan Quinn muses on the Middle East—great photos, too..

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