'Workers and young charges from the Semilla de Esperanza orphanage received a donation of clothing and shoes from the Guadalajara Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). DAR has supported the orphanage for the past seven years.' - Photo By CR Files

'Clever artistic designs project onto the exterior of the Teatro Degollado during an impressive sound-and-light show Thursday as the Edificios Vivos (Living Buildings) project makes its debut. Guadalajara city hall hopes at least two million people will see similar shows in the city center in the coming months.' - Photo By F. Sanchez

'Despite the cold weather, revelers dressed up for a Three Kings Day party in Zapopan's main plaza on Sunday, January 6.'

'Tapatios tired of city hustle and bustle can head to Cajititlan, a village situated on the shores of Chapala's nearby sister lake for the lively fiestas honoring Gaspar, Melchior and Balthazar, Los Santos Reyes (Holy Kings). On Monday, January 7, the images are carted out of the church around 10 a.m. for a cruise around the lake. Then the pueblo will settle down to some good old-fashioned partying. Cajititlan lies about 10 kilometers off the Guadalajara-Chapala highway, accessed from the turn-off about halfway between Chapala and the airport. ' - Photo By D. Palfrey

'The Guadalajara Zoo celebrates 20 years at its present location on the edge of the Barranca de Huentitan after many years in the downtown Parque Agua Azul. The anniversary will be in March 2008, with many special events and presentations building up to the occasion. Among these is the inauguration of the zoo's Animal Investigation Center (CIA), a cutting-edge interactive exhibit that will involve visitors in wildlife management issues and observation. Along with the Safari Masai Mara, the new CIA is a wonderful chance to get up close and personal with the zoo's denizens.
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