Holiday 2012/2013 On the Cover

Posted on December 8, 2012 by janicekinne

Anibal Lopez and a grey whale

Aníbal López Espinoza

Paceño, Aníbal Lopez Espinoza has worked along the entire Pacific coast of the U.S. and throughout the Baja California Peninsula. He has spent most of his 38 years diving and kayaking the in the Sea of Cortes Protected Islands and Pacific Ocean. He also knows the back country of the Sierra Mountains, having spent the past decade exploring them on foot and leading hiking and camping expeditions. An avid surfer and skateboarder, Aníbal is the former owner and surf instructor of the “Killer Tube Surf and Skate Shop.” As a bilingual guide, he also has an extensive resume working for Lindblad Expeditions, Baja Expeditions, and his own business ventures.

These days, however, Aníbal is best known for his incredible outdoor photography as can be seen through his extensive collection of whales, indigenous pictographs, and especially his series of mesmerizing landscape photos. He is a naturalist by training which shows through his efforts for cultural and ecological conservation. He recently finished a four year project in which he photo-documented over 200 archaeological sites in the Cape Region of Baja California Sur for his book Colección de Imágenes de Pinturas Rupestres del Region del Cabo, soon to be published in Spanish, and currently being translated into English ready for 2013. While he self-funded his project by cleaning the bottoms of sailboats and yachts, he is in collaboration with the National Institute of Anthropology and History as well as the State office of Culture in México. His book will be featured in all the libraries through the state of Baja California Sur and he has been invited to present his research to various cultural conferences and symposiums.

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Anibal Lopez, La Paz, Baja, Mexico

Paceño de nacimiento, Aníbal López Espinoza ha trabajado a lo largo de toda la costa del Pacífico de los EE.UU. y en toda la península de Baja California. Ha pasado la mayor parte de sus 38 años buceando y haciendo kayak en las islas protegidas del mar de Cortés y el Océano Pacífico. También conoce la zona de la Sierra, después de haber pasado la última década explorándola entre caminatas, expediciones y viajes de acampar. Un ávido surfista y maestro de la patineta, Aníbal es el antiguo propietario e instructor de surf de la “Surf Tube Killer y Skate Shop.” Al ser un guía bilingüe, también tiene un amplio currículum tras trabajar para Expediciones Lindblad, en Baja California, y en sus propios negocios.

Actualmente, sin embargo, Aníbal es mejor conocido por su increíble fotografía al aire libre como se puede ver a través de su extensa colección de ballenas, pictografías indígenas, y en especial su serie de fotos de paisajes fascinantes. Él es un naturalista de profesión y lo demuestra a través de sus esfuerzos para la conservación cultural y ecológica. Recientemente ha finalizado un proyecto de cuatro años en la que se han documentado más de 200 sitios arqueológicos en la región de Los Cabos de Baja California Sur y publicado en su libro Colección de Imágenes de Pinturas Rupestres del Region del Cabo, que actualmente está siendo traducido al Inglés listo para el 2013. Aníbal auto-financió su proyecto mediante la limpieza de los fondos de los veleros y yates, además colabora con el Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia, así como la Secretaría de Cultura en México. Su libro será presentado en todas las bibliotecas a través del estado de Baja California Sur y ha sido invitado a presentar su investigación a través de diversas conferencias y simposios culturales.

Halloween and Day of the Dead

Posted on October 31, 2012 by janicekinne

La Katrina, Day of the Dead

Happy Halloween and Day of the Dead!

La Bodega de Todos Santos will start the evening with HalloWine Night featuring some scary-good Baja Wines! Bottle and Apron Prizes for Best Costumes. The wine tasting takes places from 5 – 8pm on Calle Hidalgo in the Historic District.

La Esquina on the otro lado in Todos Santos is having a Halloween Party for Kids and their Families from 6 – 8 pm with BBQ hot dogs and burgers. Drinks, Trick-or-Treating, games and more! Free entrance.

The Hotel California will host the 4th Annual Lifeguard Fundraiser with live music by

Curvas Peligrosas, Jaya and B.J. Groovetrotter, so get yourself costumed up and get out to party. Prizes for best costumes, dozens of interesting raffles have been gathered – dinners at the best restaurants, massages from your favorite people, and tickets to “Return of the Light.’ Free admission, music starts at 8 pm.

Se Habla…La Paz is celebrating the ever-popular Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The have a traditional altar at the school. Maps are available to go to the cemetery on Thursday and Friday to witness the Mexican customs of honoring the dead. The school is located at Francisco I. Madero #540, between Republica y Guerrero. For more information: 122-7763 or info@sehablalapaz.com

The San Jose Art District is starting their popular Thursday night Art Walks this Thursday, November 1, with a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) party throughout the Historic District. Galleries are open late and area restaurants will be offering specials.

The new Fall issue

Posted on October 26, 2012 by janicekinne

Journal del Pacifico Fall 2012 cover, Baja, Mexico Welcome back to all of you who escaped the summer heat. This past summer has been one of our rainiest in years and the desert is in bloom! We’re already getting lots of positive comments on our night cover shot of one of the beaches at Rancho Las Cruces by Kamal Schramm Rodriguez.

Pescadero Properties has moved to a new location in the heart of downtown Todos Santos—Plaza Antigua, upstairs in Local #9. You can still reach Roc at the same email and phone numbers. Raquel and Frimar accounting have also moved to Galeria “A” at calles Centenario and Hidalgo.

Coming soon in Todos Santos—The Distillery offering artisan spirits, beer, wine, food tours, tastings and takeout. The Distillery is located next door to La Bodega de Todos Santos on calle Hidalgo.

Tortugueros Las Playitas sea turtle hatchling release program will begin November 15 in Las Tunas. The new incubation greenhouse is located on the beach between Calle Los Mangos and Camino Internacional. There will be daily releases, open to the public and free of charge, at sunset through January.

Hotel Casa Tota and Restaurant La Santeña celebrate their one year anniversary on November 17. ¡Felicidades!

PHairy Godmother Hair Designs by Robin Austin will be at Pura Vida Health Food Store & Deli in November offering haircuts, color, and styling. For over 20 years, Robin Austin has done 100’s of professional weddings and formal hair and is well known for her excellence, precision, and customer 100 percent satisfaction guarantee approach. email: PHairyGodMother@aol.com tel. (612) 145-0471.

Shut Up Frank’s, the local hangout in Todos Santos for 20 years, has four HD TV’s showing all NFL and NHL games along with UFC and boxing. On Monday nights watch the game and enjoy “all you can eat” spaghetti. Their menu includes the best burger in Baja along with wings, specialty salads, fish and chips and more. Check with Steve for their live music and karaoke schedules.

Rancho Pescadero and Chef Bueno will welcome Chefs Kelly Liken and Tim Goodell for a weekend of food, wine, and much more November 29 – December 2. See Workshop and or call Rancho Pescadero for more information.

Visit the Cerritos Beach Brewing Company in Pescadero for good times, great beer and live music. They also serve up homemade root beer and hearty sandwiches and salads. Stop in for a cold beer, game of pool or play board games.

Como El Sol is now located in El Pescadero at the Plaza San Antonio, local #6, at the south side of the entrance to Pescadero. Adam is happy to help you with all your solar energy needs.

This winter, take part in cooking classes that are both interesting and informative. Buen Provecho will introduce a new series of cooking classes in La Paz, with Se Habla… La Paz Spanish Language School. Se Habla owner Juli Goff says “it’s about the cuisines of Mexico, but so much more. It brings in history, archaeology, linguistics, and the role of the ingredients in the daily lives of people, it’s fascinating!” Buen Provecho partners Denise Elliott, a professional chef/instructor and Renée Lagloire, a social anthropologist, have all the ingredients to keep you engaged in Mexican culture and cuisine. The afternoon classes will be starting in December/January. Be sure to check for additional information about course content, fees, and a calendar of classes. Registration and payment for classes will be through www.SeHablaLaPaz.com

Todos Santos Music Festival 2013 poster, Baja, Mexico Mark your calendar, the Hotel California will present the second Todos Santos Music Festival January 10 through 26, 2013 benefiting the Palapa Society of Todos Santos, A.C. R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck has hand-picked this year’s lineup of artists. Visit TodosSantosMusicFestival.com to reserve your ticket today!

The La Paz Reggae Fest takes place December 1 at San Pedrito Beach. Doors open at 10 am for a full day of music, with camping available too! La Paz band Riddim Forz welcomes reggae musicians from Jamaica, England, Mexico City, Guadalajara and Baja California Sur. Also, special guests Wheatbread Johnson and Terry Townson. See ‘Events’ for more information.

November 1st is the deadline for our big Holiday issue with exclusive Todos Santos Music Festival interviews, Whale watching adventures and more!

Todos Santos Music Festival 2013

Posted on September 19, 2012 by janicekinne

Todos Santos Music Festival 2013 logo by Gabriel Rodriguez

Festival Founder and former R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck has announced the talent lineup for the second annual Todos Santos Music Festival, a ten-day music event benefiting the Palapa Society of Todos Santos, A.C. The festival, presented by The Hotel California, will be held in Todos Santos, January 10-26, 2013.

The Todos Santos Music Festival will feature ten full nights of entertainment throughout the town, including eight days of music on the patio of Hotel California, a special Alejandro Escovedo concert in the town plaza, and a large concert on the beach at Punta Lobos.

The lineup of artists, hand-selected by Peter Buck, features an eclectic array of musicians ranging from industry legends to emerging local talent. The first wave of confirmed acts includes the return of: English legend Robyn Hitchcock, rock industry super group Steve Wynn and the Baseball Project, and American rock band Scott McCaughey’s The Minus 5. The roster will also include performances by revered singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo, 90’s alt-rock darlings The Posies, indie rock artist Joseph Arthur, Chuck Prophet’s Mission Express, and breakout Mexican indie-pop group Torreblanca. The Elected, Kev’n Kinney, Jon Langford, and Ken Stringfellow will also appear, with set times to be revealed in advance of the festival.

Todos Santos Music Festival 2012 with Peter Buck, Hotel California, Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico

Todos Santos Music Festival 2012 with Mike Mills, Scott McCaughey, Steve Wynn and Peter Buck

“This festival is the most fun I have ever had playing music with the chance to perform at an amazing location with some of my favorite musicians,” says Buck. “It is an incredibly entertaining way to raise funds that give local children more educational opportunities and share a diversity of musical talent.”

Bill Rieflin, Peter Buck, Steve Wynn, Scott McCaughey and Robyn Hitchcock at the Palapa Society of Todos Sanos, Baja, Mexico

Bill Rieflin, Peter Buck, Steve Wynn, Scott McCaughey and Robyn Hitchcock at the Palapa Society of Todos Santos

The Todos Santos Music Festival celebrates the rich creative culture of the town of Todos Santos, and aims to make a difference in the community by fundraising for important local causes. This year’s festival will benefit The Palapa Society of Todos Santos A.C., which provides educational after-school programs for local children.

Tickets for all Todos Santos Music Festival events will be available for purchase on October 15^th via todossantosmusicfestival.com. Detailed ticket info below:

CONCERT SCHEDULE AND TICKETING OPTIONS

HOTEL CALIFORNIA: ($2 General Admission or $15 VIP Seating)

January 10-12: Robyn Hitchcock & The Venus 3 and The Minus 5

January 17, 18, 20: The Posies and The Baseball Project

January 24, 25: Alejandro Escovedo and Joseph Arthur

PUNTA LOBOS BEACH: (Free Admission or $75 VIP/Side Stage Tickets which include: complimentary buffet, beer and margaritas; cash bar for top shelf liquor; private tented areas and restrooms as well as expedited shuttle service)

January 19: The Posies and The Baseball Project

TODOS SANTOS TOWN PLAZA: (Free Admission; $15 Reserved Bleacher Seating with table service; $60 VIP/Side Stage Tickets which include: complimentary buffet, beer and margaritas, and cash bar for top shelf liquor)

January 26: Alejandro Escovedo & The Sensitive Boys, Joseph Arthur,
Torreblanca and Chuck Prophet & Mission Express

For further festival information and reserved seating tickets, visit www.todossantosmusicfestival.com or http://festivaldemusicatodossantos.com.mx.

Journal del Pacifico is proud to be a sponsor and organizer of this event. For more on last year’s festival, see our featured stories here:
http://journaldelpacifico.com/blog/festivals/music-festival/

To keep up on all the latest, “like” the Todos Santos Music Festival on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/TodosSantosMusicFestival

Additional Press
Paste Magazine: http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2012/09/peter-buck-announces-lineup-for-todos-santos-music.html

Pollstar: http://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=802761

Jam Base: http://www.jambase.com/Articles/97826/REM%27s-Peter-Buck-ProducesHeadlines-Todos-Santos-Fest

Slicing up Eyeballs: http://www.slicingupeyeballs.com/2012/09/19/peter-buck-solo-album-vinyl-only/

Athens Music Junkie: http://www.athensmusicjunkie.com/2012/09/catching-up-with-rem-again.html

La Estancia Vacations: http://blog.laestanciavacations.com/events/p1535/

Spanish
Sopitas.com: http://www.sopitas.com/site/178903-conoce-los-detalles-del-festival-todos-santos-en-baja-california-curado-por-peter-buck-de-r-e-m/

Me Hace Ruido: http://www.mehaceruido.com/2012/09/todos-santos-music-festival-hotel-california-peter-buck-rem/