For close to twenty years internationally acclaimed poets have come to San Miguel during the first week of January to teach workshops and give readings. This year is no exception and the all-star faculty includes Jennifer Clement, Kirsty Gunn, Christopher Merrill, Tomaz Salamun and Robert Wrigley. The literary festival will be held from January 1-6, … Continue reading
December 1, 2011 is right around the corner and the days left to receive the “Early Bard Special” when registering for the 2012 San Miguel Writers’ Conference are counting down. With the amount of things offered at this year’s conference and this significant discount you’d be crazy not to attend. Don’t believe me? Let me … Continue reading
The seven annual San Miguel Writers’ Conference will be offering Pitch Sessions with Literary Agents this year. These one-on-one sessions will only be available to individuals who register for a “Full Conference Package.” Each of the four literary agents joining us in February, 2012 (Elise Capron, Andy Ross, Malaga Baldi, Kathleen Anderson) comes from a … Continue reading
The seven annual San Miguel Writers’ Conference will be offering Pitch Sessions with Literary Agents this year. These one-on-one sessions will only be available to individuals who register for a “Full Conference Package.” Each of the four literary agents joining us in February, 2012 comes from a different background, and we thought it would be … Continue reading
Whether you’re visiting San Miguel for the first time or have lived here ten years don’t miss out on La Pulga, the monthly Flea Market. The in-door bazaar has everything from antique toys to handmade jewelry. La Pulga opened its doors to the community only a few months ago and already it has become a … Continue reading
Whether you’re a resident of San Miguel or just visiting you may want to check out some of the local movie theaters. In this town you can see everything from a block buster to an indie documentary on basket weaving. Below is a list of some of the local theaters. Movie Pocket Theater, Hernandez Macias … Continue reading
Most hotels in San Miguel have Wi-Fi access available free of charge. However, if you don’t want to tote your laptop down to Mexico, you may want to know where you can find a cyber café while you are visiting. Below is a list of internet cafes in San Miguel. Internet San Miguel Cyber Café, … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again when professional musicians and students flock to San Miguel to play some classical music. From July 29th to August 14th the 33rd International Music festival will be taking place. This years theme: “Isn’t It Romantic?” Concerts will be put on at various venues throughout the city. Prices range from … Continue reading
There’s nothing like a cafe con leche with a fresh concha or croissant on the side. Add in a cool breeze with a breathtaking view, and any morning will feel inspiring. And in San Miguel, that is just about every morning of every day. Whether you’re sitting down or taking your pastry to go, there … Continue reading