Lake Chapala doesn’t experience ocean tides, but Lakeside does have its own ebb and flow. Throughout the year, visitors, seasonal residents, volunteers, and customers come and go, creating the rhythms that shape life in our community. During the busy months, local restaurants, organizations, charities, social groups, and events are full of energy. During the quieter…
If you’ve spent any time around Lake Chapala, chances are you’ve seen posts about Music Bingo popping up in local Facebook groups—but what is it exactly? Instead of calling numbers, Music Bingo plays short clips of songs, and players match the song titles on their bingo cards. It’s part game night, part singalong, and a…
Jalisco is the birthplace and cultural heart of Mariachi. Recently, the municipality of Chapala held a week-long Mariachi festival on different days at various locations. I decided to join the festivities one evening at the central plaza in San Antonio Tlayacapan. Before the music started, there were food vendors around the plaza and new murals…