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Weekend Update

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Weekends are starting to get busy in Todos Santos, Pescadero and La Paz with films, anniversaries, live music and open readings.

mini ciclo de cineFriday, November 18 is the first night of “Mini-Ciclo de Cine” in La Encantada galeria y cava, La Paz. Enjoy a glass of wine, tapas or ensalada caprese while watching “Viva Zapata” directed by Elia Kazan, 1955. Film starts at 7 pm, admission is free. The gallery is located at Belasario Dominguez #1245, between 5 de Mayo and Constitution.

Rancho PescaderoSaturday, November 19 Rancho Pescadero is celebrating their 2nd Anniversary with live music and dinner in their Garden Restaurant. Enjoy salad, arrachera tacos, wood oven pizza, quesadillas and happy hour drink prices for the whole event. There will be games like loteria and prizes like dinners at our restaurant, Rancho Caps. Great food, live music, games and prizes, and margaritas!

tortugas sea turtlesSaturday night is also “Noche de Tortugas” in La Esquina, on the otro lado of Todos Santos. Presented by Tortugeros las Playitas A.C. with a documentary by Ira Nevis Productions. Recommend donation 65 pesos. Serving rico super burros and drinks.

Feel like dancing? Enjoy the jazz under the stars with The Jazz Band Ensemble at the Sky Bar, Hotel Guaycura in the Todos Santos historic district.

Or dance the night away to the sounds of “Bluz Explozion” in the bar at Hotel California.

Sunday afternoon enjoy listening to local writers present their works or come share your own at the Open Reading at Michael’s at the Gallery. Readings start at 4 pm, hats or some type of sunshade are recommended. Drinks available for purchase.

There’s something for everyone this weekend. Click on “Events” for more details and remember to “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JournaldelPacifico

Festival de Cine de Todos Santos

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Diego Luna

International Film Star Diego Luna presents the Eighth Festival de Cine de Todos Santos: 100 reserve tickets are available for the Festival’s 2011 edition, which showcases the finest Latino cinema. This year, the Festival will screen 13 films with special emphasis on Mexican and Cuban cinema. Films will be shown in La Paz on March 1, 2, and 3 at the Teatro de la Ciudad. The Festival de Cine takes place March 4, 5, 6 and 7, in Todos Santos at the Teatro Manuel Marquez de León. Friday, March 4, Diego Luna will open the Festival in Todos Santos with a special showing of his new film “Abel,” his directorial debut. Suggested donations for the Opening Night film are 100 pesos; 50 pesos for all other films. Tickets are available at El Tecolote Bookstore in Todos Santos and at the Teatro de la Ciudad in La Paz. All films in Spanish with English subtitles.

Click on “Events” for individual film dates and times. You can also click on each films title to follow the link to the Festival de Cine de Todos Santos‘ website for more information.

Ciao~

Art and Love

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There’s more happening this weekend than just the Todos Santos Festival del Arte.

Saturday, February 12 galeria indigo in Todos Santos will host a cocktail reception for artist Ezra Katz. Come meet the artist and see his new works.

Sunday, February 13 is the annual FurBall at the Hotel California. Enjoy appetizers, drinks, Chef Dany’s delicious dinner, raffle, auction, music and dancing. Thanks to your support, we were able to spay and neuter more than 300 animals last year.

And for those enamorados…
Saturday, February 12 and Monday, February 14, La Encantada in the historic district of La Paz, is having a special candle light Valentine’s dinner for two in their beautiful garden setting. Caprese salad, imported prosciutto and melon, lasagna and tiramisu.

If you’re spending Valentine’s Day in Todos Santos, enjoy a romantic evening with a prix fix menu and music at Ristorante Tre Galline. Caesar salad with organic chicken, tagliolini with zucchini and truffle oil, baked sea bass Mediterranean style or sirloin with Parmesan and arugula, and puffed pastry with custard. 400 pesos without beverage. Live Italian acoustic guitar and percussion music by Alberto, Roberto and Beppe.

Ciao bellos~

What’s Happening this week?

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What to do, what to do. There’s lots to do and learn this week…
Chef Dany Lamote is holding a Cooking Class and Dinner at Serendipity this Thursday, December 2. The 5 course menu is a preview of the Baja / Mexican offerings from his new restaurant that will be opening soon. Come, have fun, learn more about cooking and/or invite a friend for dinner.

Also this Thursday, The ARTS second “Small Works Show” opening / Holiday Party is at Visions Gallery from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

National recognized painter Scott Mattlin is teaching a three day painting workshop at Galeria Logan starting December 3. A truly fun workshop for students of all levels!

Friday evening attend a Noche Mexicana supporting Todos Santos’ local CECYTE high school. The cultural evening of festivities including a buffet dinner, ballet folklorico and mariachi music. Celebrate the Bicentenario de la Independencia and the Centenario de la Revolucion Mexicana at the Centro Cultural starting at 5 p.m.

Artist N.E. Hayles’ opening of her show Passion, Poemas and 1000 Hearts is Saturday, December 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at La Cañada del Diablo.

Saturday night support the Todos Santos Grupo Tortugas by attending dinner with the biologist at La Esquina. Biologist Roberto Rodriguez will present a slide show of our Sea Turtle conservation programs, plus a raffle, turtle t-shirts and cash bar.

Then break out those dancing shoes!
Guaycura Hotel is pleased to invite you to enjoy a great night listening the famous Group “Los Pulpos en su Tinta” playing Latin Rumba with guitarist David Flores.

Flashback will also be rocking the house at Hotel California from 8 to 11 p.m.

“Click” on Workshops or Events for more information and bookmark this blog to keep up on everything that happening!

Ciao~