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Art, Fashion and Home Tour

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The first weekend in December features art openings, fashion shows and a home tour.

Cabo Columns Opening Night invitation. Pez Gordo, The Shoppes at Palmilla, San Jose del Cabo, Baja, MexicoDecember 2nd is  the Cabo Columns Opening Night at The Shoppes at Palmilla in San Jose del Cabo. See all twenty-two Cabo Columns and meet the artists including: Lila Magallon, Gloria Ruenitz Santoyo, Nanette Hayles, Derrick Robert Grahn, Hugo Ortega, Pedro Gutierrez and Eddie Miranda. Cocktails, appetizers and live music by La Flaka. The Columns will be for sale with a percentage of proceeds benefiting Liga MAC and The Los Cabos Humane Society.

Pedro Gutierrez working on his column -- Mar de Cortes. Cabo, Baja, Mexico

Pedro Gutierrez working on his column -- Mar de Cortes.

In Todos Santos, Manos Magicos invites you to their “Noche de Moda” presentation of dresses for the quinceaneras, their madrinas and attendants. The ladies’ latest work, perfect for Christmas gifts, as well as the popular and delicious Mango Chutney will be available. The show is free of charge as are the Botanas. Please come and bring your friends. at the Centro Cultural “Profe. Nestor Agundez.”

 

Todos Santos Home and Garden Tour 2011 poster. Todos Santos, Baja, MexicoSaturday is the Todos Santos Home and Garden Tour. Featuring 9 beautiful locations in Las Tunas on the “otro lado.” This is a walk/drive tour since there is some distance involved. Local restaurant discounts will be offered with your tour wristband. Proceeds benefit Escuela Pacifica, a non-profit, bi- lingual elementary school program.

That evening, stop into the Grand Opening of Zatar Gallery in Plaza Alcatraz #4 (beside Hotel Casa Tota) with music, street performance, snacks and beverages. Featuring paintings and sculptures by Jaznum; Fashion by Dailir; Jewelry by Yves and performance by Azli & Mac.

The Image Makers Grand Opening Invitation. La Paz, Baja. MexicoIf you’re in La Paz Saturday night, you won’t want to miss the Grand Opening of “The Image Makers” a photography exhibit featuring the works of Thomas A. Ireton and Gary Batha. The Bagel Shop y Galeria is located on Calle Belsario Dominguez between 5 de Mayo and Constitucion.

Photography by Thomas Ireton. Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico

Photography by Thomas Ireton

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Marlina Manuel Ambrosio

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Marlina and Flor at Escuela Pacifica in Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico.

Marlina and Flor at Escuela Pacifica

by Jennifer Power

Marlina Manuel Ambrosio is 10 years old and has an 11 years old sister, Flor. Marlina and Flor attend Escuela Pacífica, a non-profit, bilingual elementary school in Todos Santos. Marlina is in third grade. She loves school, reading, art and yoga.

Marlina needs scholarship sponsors to help her continue in the 2011-2012 school year. Patricia Baum and I made a video about Marlina’s family’s desire to educate their daughters so that they can be self-sufficient in a society that requires both Spanish and English. Manuel and his wife Virginia escaped from the tomato fields, a life of poverty and insecurity. Manuel now enjoys a more independent life as a gardener here in Todos Santos. You can view the video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXVUopy1ZIY

Students outside Escuela Pacifica in Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico.Escuela Pacífica (EP) is a non-profit school that was started three years ago by a group of parents who believed strongly in a bilingual, multi-cultural education. The school provides first through sixth grade education for 20 students—50% are Mexican, 40% are multi-cultural and 10% are American. The cost for EP is $2,600 pesos per student, per month. Parents that pay the full tuition absorb the costs of scholarship and work for trade students. A little less than half of the enrolled children receive partial, full or work for trade scholarships. The students’ parents are teachers, gardeners, contractors, environmentalists, care takers, shop keepers, dentists, architects and grandparents raising their grandchildren.

Escuela Pacifica teacher Serena Saltzman in Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico.The morning program at Escuela Pacífica follows the Mexican government format mandated by SEP (The Secretary of Public Education). Math, science, history and culture are taught in Spanish by Maestra Jackie (Jaquelin Pavia Espinoza). Graduates of Escuela Pacífica receive an official SEP degree–required for entrance into Mexican Junior High school. The afternoon English class is taught by Serena Saltzman who also teaches English at the Palapa Society of Todos Santos A.C. There are also extra classes taught in English–art, music and physical education. Students are exposed to books in both languages and during their recess time you hear them laughing and talking easily in both Spanish and English.

Escuela Pacifica Students Marlina and Anna.The growth in reading, writing and overall confidence for both Marlina and Flor is so uplifting. They speak English now with an assurance that wasn’t there a year ago. They show and explain the books they are reading with light in their eyes. That light in their eyes, which also reflects their future, is what motivates me to help keep them attending Escuela Pacífica. If you would like to help with Marlina’s scholarship for this school year, please contact me at powerful3@roadrunner.com

Contributions can also be made directly to the school via their website: http://www.escuelapacifica.org. Click on contact and you will be directed to the school’s PayPal account. All contributions are welcomed, no matter the size. Suggestions from people familiar with grants specific to helping a child’s education are also appreciated. Sponsors will receive email progress reports with pictures of Marlina, unless you would like to remain anonymous.

Student with mural at Escuela Pacifica in Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico.

Escuela Paciica students, teachers and mural.

We welcome you to visit Escuela Pacífica and see the beautiful mural created by the children and architect Alfonso “Pancho” Hernandez Segovia. The school is located across from the baseball stadium on calle Villarino in Todos Santos.

The Hotel California presents The Todos Santos Music Festival, featuring Peter Buck of REM

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Baseball Project with Peter Buck Linda Pitmon Steve Wynn Scott McCaughey

The Baseball Project

A benefit for the Palapa Society of Todos Santos, A.C.

The Hotel California in Todos Santos will host the first ever Todos Santos Music Festival, a charity concert featuring Peter Buck of REM and a number of his many musical friends including:  Steve Wynn, Robyn Hitchcock, and Scott McCaughey.  All proceeds from the festival will benefit The Palapa Society of Todos Santos, A.C.

The fun-filled music festival will take place over the course of 3 weeks in January 2012,

Robyn Hitchcock & the Venus 3, with Peter Buck, Bill Rieflin, and Scott McCaughey

Robyn Hitchcock & the Venus 3

featuring live music 4 nights per week.  Each week will feature a special guest artist and Peter Buck of REM will play in every band.  Admission is free.  A limited number of reserved tables will be available for every show through The Hotel California with a suggested charitable donation of $5 per seat.  For more information and reservations contact Hotel California at info@hotelcaliforniabaja.com. The festival will raise money for scholarship, education, medical and environmental programs to benefit local children and their families, via The Palapa Society of Todos Santos, A.C.

Starting at 8 pm each evening, with two sets per night
JANUARY 5-8, 2012            STEVE WYNN and THE BASEBALL PROJECT
(Featuring Peter Buck, Linda Pitmon, and Scott McCaughey)

JANUARY 11-14, 2012       ROBYN HITCHCOCK & THE VENUS 3
(Featuring Peter Buck, Bill Rieflin, and Scott McCaughey)

JANUARY 18-21 2012         SCOTT MCCAUGHEY and THE MINUS 5
(Featuring Peter Buck, Bill Rieflin, and John Ramberg)

Minus 5 with Scott McCaughey Peter Buck Bill Rieflin, and John Ramberg

The Minus 5

Peter Buck is a founding member of the internationally acclaimed rock band REM.  For years he has worked to support other artists in the music business by touring and recording with very talented individuals including seminal alternative artist Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate, Miracle 3), renowned English singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock (The Soft Boys, Robyn Hitchcock and The Egyptians), Pacific Northwest star Scott McCaughey (Young Fresh Fellows and REM supporting guitar player), the legendary drummer Bill Rieflin (Ministry, KMFMD, and REM supporting drummer), originating from the Minneapolis scene, rock drummer extraordinaire Linda Pitmon (ZuZu’s petals, Miracle 3, The Baseball Project), and popular Seattle guitarist John Ramberg (Model Rockets, The Trip Wires).

The Palapa Society of Todos Santos, A.C., founded in 2003, is a multi-cultural, non-profit Mexican Civil Association.  The mission is the development and administration of scholarship, educational, medical and environmental programs for the benefit of local children and their families.

To read our feature story about the Music Festival and band bios, Click on “Music Festival” on the menu.

For more information contact:
Chloe Johnson:  (U.S.) 503-784-7191, chloejsn@yahoo.com
Hotel California: 011 52-612-145-0525, info@hotelcaliforniabaja.com; www.hotelcaliforniabaja.com/press

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Baja Beyond your Expectations!

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Welcome to the new blog of Journal del Pacifico – La Revista del Pacifico serving Baja California Sur.

Journal del Pacifico – La Revista del Pacifico, both online and print versions, showcases the stories and culture of Baja California Sur (told through writing, poetry, music, photography, paintings, film and visual arts) and the blending of cultures.

This season, we will publish five all-color, all glossy issues with more copies and expanded
coverage. We will continue to distribute in fine locations in Todos Santos/Pescadero, La Paz, Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo and the corridor. We will also distribute more copies in more locations in the Cabo area and add limited distribution in Los Barriles, Las Ventanas and El Triunfo.

We will also be introducing our all new website/blog featuring area information, events, articles, maps, downloadable issues and links to our client’s website.

We hope that you enjoy our Fall 2011 issue available November 2011!