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March begins!

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There’s plenty to do on first weekend in March…

7 Clouds to Heaven, La Encantada, La Paz, Baja, Mexico

7 Clouds to Heaven at La Encantada

The Festival de Cine Todos Santos continues Friday and Saturday night in La Paz with films at the Historic Teatro Juárez. Tickets for films at Teatro Juárez available in advance at GotBaja Store Madero #1240 e/5 de Mayo y Constitución. Suggested donation 50 pesos. For complete film listings and additional information and program schedule visit www.todossantoscinefest.com

After Saturday night’s film, listen to the live jazz of “Seven Clouds to Heaven” at La Encantada.

Proplayas Todos Santos lifeguards, Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico

Proplayas Todos Santos lifeguards

The Second annual Ping Pong benefit for A benefit for Proplayas Todos Santos A.C.–the Lifeguard program at Cerritos Beach takes place Saturday morning at Baja Beans in Pescadero. See our earlier post for more details.

Back in the pueblo magico of Todos Santos, The Dave Matthews Blues Band from San Francisco will be playing at the Hotel California Friday night.

Saturday watch the sunset at the Hotel Guaycura SkyBar, then rock with the “Up Skirt Band” starting at 8 pm.

Up Skirt Rock band at Hotel Guaycura, Todos Santos, Baja, MexicoSunday, come to the open house at Tsegyalgar West, a Tibetan Buddhist Retreat Center in the San Jose mountains. A Retreat Center of the Dzogchen Community. Instructors of the Dzogchen Community Jakob Winkler and Anya Neyman will be on the retreat land.  This beautiful and wild 3,000 acre land has natural springs, granite boulders, grand vistas and deep quiet for retreat. Their mission is to preserve the Dzogchen Tibetan Buddhist teachings and preserve this special natural environment for spiritual practice. For more information contact: tsegyalgarwestsecretary@gmail.com or visit http://bajagar.blogspot.com

Namaste!

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Ping Pong!

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Proplayas Todos Santos A.C. logo, Todos Santos, Baja, MexicoEveryone is welcome to attend the Second Annual Ping Pong Tournament Saturday, March 3rd, starting at 9:30 am at Baja Bean in Pescadero.

A benefit for Proplayas Todos Santos A.C.–the Lifeguard program at Los Cerritos Beach.

Proplayas Todos Santos lifeguards, Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico

Proplayas Todos Santos lifeguards

There will be singles and doubles, from beginners to advanced. Entry fee 100 pesos each for singles and doubles. There is a sign-up sheet at Baja Beans. Please indicate your skill level (beginner, intermediate or advanced).

Brownies, Baja Bean, Pescadero, Baja, MexicoSpectators and cheering sections encouraged! Great raffle items. Barbecue hamburgers, veggie burgers & hot dogs plus the famous Baja Beans coffee and sweets.

For more information, or If anyone has a table that they can lend to the event, please contact Oscar Rosales at oscar5682@gmail.com

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Festival de Cine in La Paz!

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This week the Festival de Cine Todos Santos moves to La Paz!

Galeria Galeria logo, La Paz, Baja, MexicoThe Film Festival has added two new exciting venues in La Paz, the Galería Galería (Revolucion esq. Juárez) will be screening films on February 28 and 29, after which the beautifully restored Teatro Juárez (Belasario Dominguez e/ 16 de Septiembre y Independencia) will show films from March 1st through March 3rd. Tickets for films at Teatro Juárez available in advance at GotBaja Store Madero #1240 e/5 de Mayo y Constitución. Suggested donation 50 pesos.

Films will then continue to be shown as part of the Academic Program at the Universidad Autónoma de BCS in La Paz where large numbers of avid film students have participated for the past four years in a ground breaking program of documentaries and feature films.

All feature films, documentaries and short films from Mexico, Argentina, Cuba, Chile, Spain, El Salvador and also including a special event from Baja California Sur will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles.

Maria Felix painting by Jill Logan for the Festival de Cine Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico

Maria Felix painting by Jill Logan for the Festival de Cine Todos Santos

Tuesday, March 6, 4:30-6 p.m. is the final bid Reception for the beautiful painting “María Félix, La Doña,” at Galeria Logan. This work by Jill Logan was featured on Festival de Cine de Todos Santos festival poster and the Festival 2012 cover of “Journal de Pacifico.” Have a glass of wine and snacks as we close the bid on the painting and celebrate the fine new owner of this piece. Minimum bid $1,500 USD. All proceeds from this auction support the “Youth In Video” educational program.

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The 18th Annual Todos Santos Historic Home Tour

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Diane Knight painting for Historic Home Tour, Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico

Diane Knight painting for Historic Home Tour

A Glimpse of the Past
by Hal Butler

Revisit the unique past of Todos Santos and early Baja California Sur at the 18th Annual Todos Santos Historic Home Tour on Sunday, February 26, when residents and visitors will have a once-a-year opportunity to see many of the beautifully restored homes within the walls of several historic district buildings.

In addition to the houses, several other restored buildings housing boutique hotels or restaurants will be open for viewing and historical background. One examples is the beautifully restored,  newly opened, Hotel Casa Tota/La Santeña Restaurant, that was originally built for Carlotta Salgado de Arnaut, in the late 1800’s, as a combined tienda/home, another is the Casa Azul, which was constructed by Antonio Wong in the mid 1900’s.

Todos Santos boasts a history of sugar cane and ranching wealth, home to the earliest large community auditorium in Baja California Sur, and legends such as the Hotel California. Tour guides, site docents and maps will be available to enrich your visiting experience. The price of $20 USD includes the option to self-explore or to take one of the tours with guides who are knowledgeable in the pueblo’s fascinating history and local lore/legends. Registration is from 9:30 am to 1 pm in front of the Centro Cultural “Profe Nestor.” The homes are open from 10 am to 3 pm.

While in Todos Santos for the historic tour, add to your special day by dining at one of the town’s excellent and charming restaurants as well as by visiting the many art galleries and shops, several of which are located in historic buildings.

All Historic Home Tour proceeds will benefit the various programs of The Palapa Society of Todos Santos A.C., whose primary mission is to improve the lives of Todos Santos’ children. Current Palapa programs include: The Bridge to English for children, BECA (scholarships) for high school and college students, English for adults, the Chino program for ill or injured children and an extensive bi-lingual library for children and adults.

For more information email: info@palapasociety.org, visit our website at www.palapasociety.org or stop by the Palapa Center on Calle Obregon.