This weekend marks the 100th anniversary of the La Alborada celebration in San Miguel de Allende. We went to the Jardin and caught a couple of the groups dancing and celebrating the holiday. The Locos were there with their crazy masks and an “Indian” group with dancers and drums performed in front of the Parroquia. By the time we got over to the parade route on Canal street it was
This weekend is La Alborada in San Miguel de Allende so I’ve decided to post some photos from past years. This year is the 100th anniversary of the celebration. La Alborada, which means “the dawn” or “sunrise,” is an annual festival held in honor of Saint Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of San Miguel de Allende. It represents the victory of good over evil, as Saint Michael is believed
September 16 is the official Mexico Independence Day, but they have a fireworks display the night before. The fireworks are launched from the Jardin and light up the Parroquia. Here are a few of my favorite photos from the celebration.
It seems lately that you can’t open anything on the internet without seeing something about artificial intelligence—especially in the area of photography. Artificial intelligence is pretty amazing and folks are creating a lot of incredible content using it, but I’m not interested (right now) in creating something that doesn’t truly exist. I’ve always loved watercolor paintings, but I’ve never been very good at it. Maybe 40-50 years ago I could
(December 2, 2023) I’m not sure if this year’s Madrid Christmas Parade was a record-setting event this year, but it was still great fun to see the locals parade through town. Here are a few photos from the festive event.
Last night was the final dress rehearsal for the 31st Annual He She Bang in Madrid. The theme this year was Pandora’s Box and it was great fun. The show will be running this weekend (11/10-11/11) and next weekend (11/17-11/18). It’s a crazy, wacky, raunchy show and great fun. Congratulations all the cast members for a fantastic show. Here are some photos from the evening. Enjoy!
This past November the Madroids (Madrid locals) performed the 30th annual He She Bang. The He She Bang originated as a benefit for a local gentleman suffering from HIV and AIDS and has continued as a charity event to support the Madrid medical and dental fund. The theme this year was the “Sordid History of Coal Gulch.” We attended the final dress rehearsal and it was hilarious. The actors portrayed
Just a few photos of the decorated homes and businesses in Madrid, NM.
December 3, 2022: The annual Christmas parade in Madrid, NM was great fun. The town was packed with folks who enjoyed our whacky little parade. Here are some photos from the event.
I just got back from a wonderful motorcycle ride to Alamogordo and White Sands National Park. First, I want to thank our fearless leaders Mary and Lisa for putting this trip together for everyone. Second, it ws wonderful to see and ride with some old friends (you know who you are) and make some new friends along the way. We visited the White Sands National Park and all I can