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Funding reduced for patron saint celebration 
By Jesús Ibarra September 11, 2009 San Miguel de Allende

September is the most festive month in San Miguel; besides the national celebration of Mexican independence, the city’s patron saint is honored on the weekend following September 29, San Miguel Arcángel Day.

During the traditional Alborada held Friday night and early Saturday morning, fireworks and rockets explode in front of the parroquia. On Saturday afternoon, large, elaborate floral tributes, xúchiles, are paraded to the parroquia, accompanied by mojigangas and costumed dancers.

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Community Fiesta Mexicana On Monday, enjoy the Biblioteca patio as the sun begins to set and the moon begins to rise on a pre-Independencia celebration.

Art Art Market Art and fiesta—how well they go together! On Saturday, 18 artists exhibit their work in mini-galleries under the Biblioteca portales.

Music M5 Mexican Brass After their sell-out concert a year ago, Mexican Brass returns to San Miguel for one concert only at St. Paul’s Church, presented by Pro Música September 27.

Tourism / Travel Crown jewel Santa Fe Mexico City’s western edge flashes a look Chapultapec or Reforma. Commercial Santa Fe has risen from urban ugly duckling to twenty-first-century shimmer.

Columnist Education Today Nitty-gritty stuff for a parent as alternatives to fussing at neophyte teachers; look at your efforts as part of the price of an absurdly low tuition.

		Film Cine Mexicano A charismatic couple, a popular idol and one year left of innocence in three classics.

New Que Pasa Features  The Que Pasa supplement lists 250 events on its 10-day calendar. Now “The Perfect Day” describes excursions and events, while the art feature focuses on upcoming shows.

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.