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Decision affects public transportation, market vendors and recycling
City council revokes agreements made by past administration

The cancellation of 28 public bus permits will impact on public transportation services

During an official council session held October 28, Mayor Lucy Núñez and the ayuntamiento (city council) revoked three agreements made by the previous administration, stating that they were illegal. The agreements they revoked affect three important sectors of the community: public transportation, local vendors and recycling at the landfill.

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Community Zen Drawing, a moment of freedom  Mural by the interns Artistic expression is one of the defining characteristics of life in San Miguel, as evidenced by the city’s many art galleries and temporary and permanent exhibits. Creative expression has also found a place at the community’s Social Rehabilitation Center (Centro de Rehabilitación Social CERESO), where time spent with a drawing pad and pencil can be a moment of freedom for those who have none.

Art This week at the Santa Fe Workshops Photo by David Hobby Are you addled by apertures? Stumped by shutter speeds? Have you been using your digital SLR as an overpriced point-and-shoot?Jennifer Spelman can help. In Basics of Digital Photography, the emphasis is on mastering your image-making machine, which will hone your skills, amplify your creative possibilities and let your SLR lead the life for which it was destined.

Music Jazz Cats bring passion San Miguel Jazz Cats, the city’s resident jazz band, have captivated jazz lovers for well over a decade in the intimate setting of their weekly gig at steak house Tío Lucas, annual concerts at the Jazz and Blues festival, as well as special performances.

Literature Let us now praise famous women: Finding Frida Kahlo and Mistress of the Sun Maybe you saw the front-page article in the New York Times, dateline San Miguel de Allende. Barbara Levine’s latest book, Finding Frida Kahlo, has attracted international attention. The book beautifully presents ephemera attributed to a uniquely Mexican artist. A woman whose brief fame has been nearly obscured over the centuries is brought back to roaring life by the talented author of Mistress of the Sun, Sandra Gulland. The mistress was Louise de la Valliére, the paramour of Louis XIV, King of France from 1661 to 1715Presnetation of both books at Posada San Francisco, Thurs, Nov 12, 5-7pm

Que Pasa Que Pasa is the most complete weekly guide to arts and entertainment in San Miguel de Allende.

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.