2012 Community Events Calendar

New Pizzeria Grand Opening - 'Pizzeria Port' Alba', 10% discount on all pizzas tonight and tomorrow night. Located beside Tienda Brody on the main road to Los Cerritos, about a half mile down. - Teaka44 [- at -] hotmail.com.

Free Seminar "An Ayurvedic Journey to Life, Health and Longevity" - From 10am to noon, join Baja Healthy Living and Valma Brenton, Pura Vida Health Food Store, Todos Santos. Write for details: - Valma Brenton, vbrenton [- at -] island.net, 612 131 6387

Perico Azul Reopening. - 5PM, downtown Todos Santos on the corner of Topete and Centenario, one block from the plaza. Come say hello, try small bites of our new menu and have a drink on us. - 612.145.0664

Sunset Cine Club Presents "A Selection Of Mexican Shorts" (english Subtitles) - 7PM, Hotel Guaycura, Sky Bar, Todos Santos. Come enjoy a movie, talk about film, make a movie suggestion. Contact: Carlos Navarro aortico_cang [- at -] hotmail.com, 6121451067, www.facebook.com/pages/Sunset-Cine-Club/174680779285589

Public Talk: Buddhism In Modern Times - The public talk, "Buddhism in Modern Times," will be offered 6 p.m. at La Arca in Todos Santos, BCS. This public Dharma Talk will feature Steven Landsberg and everyone is welcome. For more information, contact tsegyalgarwestsecretary [- at -] gmail.com; http://bajagar.blogspot.com; and/or www.tsegyalgarwest.org. tsegyalgarwestsecretary [- at -] gmail.com, www.tsegyalgarwest.org (and/or) bajagar.blogspot.com/, Baja California Sur

One-day Workshop: Set Intentions For 2012 - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Vista Room, Marina de LaPaz , LaPaz. A free, fun and creative workshop and discover your Soul's desire and then anchor it through conscious intention. Contact: Lynn Johnson spiritaslj [- at -] gmail.com, 624-137-4527

Todd Clouser Real Blues Revue, Friday February 3rd - Dinner at 6pm, Music at 7pm, Teatro Luna Azul, Todos Santos. Join us for a night of infectious, deep hearted blues music guaranteed to get you dancing. Come early for Pasta Night Specials. Contact: Bluemooninbaja [- at -] yahoo.com, Http://TSBMP.blogspot.com

Retreat at TsegyalgarWest - In the San Jose Mountains with Steven Landsberg. Course/retreat will cover general views of Sutra, Tantra, and Dzogchen. Contact tsegyalgarwestsecretary [- at -] gmail.com, bajagar.blogspot.com, www.tsegyalgarwest.org, Baja California Sur

Kiteboarding For Girls Free Clinic - Presented by www.Exotikite.com 2:30pm, Los Barriles, and led by Megan O'Leary kiteboarding [- at -] exotikite.com of the KB4Girls Baja Chapter. - Info at www.kb4girls.org/chapters/entry/los-barriles-baja-sur.html.

9th Annual Fur Ball - Art auction, raffle, live music and dancing. Doors open 3 p.m. for art preview, cocktails and appetizers. Dinner 6:00 p.m. Art auction 7:00 p.m. Music by Ben and the Men. Hotel California, Todos Santos. Benefits local year-round spay/neuter efforts. Tickets 280 pesos available at El Tecolote Book Store, Hotel California and at the door. Contact: Angelique BajaKitties [- at -] Yahoo.com

Grand Opening, Philips y Fernández, Architectural Antiques - Cocktails from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Located 300 meters left from the main road, before the gas station to La Paz, next to Las Quintas Todos Santos. Exclusive architectural elements for your construction project. - Philips y Fernández, Architectural Antiques, Todos Santos

El XV Festival Del Arte Todos Santos - 15th Annual Todos Santos Art Festival - Plaza Marquez de Leon, Todos Santos Contact: www.todossantoscultura.com

Carnival Troupes Parade and Festival - 12 p.m., from Pedrajo street to public square. Todos Santos. To celebrate 15 years of the "Todos Santos Arts Festival." Dulce Chávez and Borut Bucinel lead the project. Carnival troupes parade, drummers, stilt walkers, fire performers, jugglers, cheerleaders, and costumes. Performers invited. Info: Heriberto Parra Hake, 612-117-3945, hparra [- at -] prodigy.net.mx. Dulce Chávez, 612-156-5652, amayaum [- at -] gmail.com - Heriberto Parra Hake, Todos Santos

Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation Retreat - Join Baja Healthy Living and Valma Brenton for 6 days or a special program for locals. Write for details: - Valma Brenton, vbrenton [- at -] island.net, 612-131-6387

Clay Sculpture Workshop at the 15th Todos Santos Arts Festival - Jaznum Fragoso Bishop will be giving a Clay Sculpture Workshop today through Feb. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Cultural Center under the Arts Festival. The workshop is free of charge, provide your own material which are 4 kilos of clay and a small table or piece of plywood 45X45 centimeters. Sign up at Zatar gallery (Next to Hotel Casa Tota), the Cultural Center or by phone or e-mail: - Heriberto Parra Hake, hparra [- at -] prodigy.net.mx, www.todossantoscultura.com/agendac.html, 612-117-3945, Todos Santos

Todos Santos Recycling Program To Restart - Only taking Plastic, Large Cardboard, and all metals. We also accept cooking oil from restaurants or homes if it is in a gallon jug or bigger. No Glass And No Paper or magazines. If you are interested in taking your glass and paper to Cabo, I can instruct you where to take it. The suggested donation is still $50 pesos per drop (volunteers can recycle by donating time). - Enviromass Recycling, info [- at -] enviromass.com, www.enviromass.com, 624 196 1846, Todos Santos

Meet The Artist Series - 5:30 PM, Cafelix Coffee & Kitchen, Todos Santos - Popular local artist, Erick Ochoa, will talk about his life as an artist. Benefits Palapa Society. Contact: Michael Mcallister heronsnestbaja [- at -] earthlink.net, 612-152-6166

Open Studios Tour Gallery Preview, - 6PM, Visions Gallery at Cafelix Coffee & Kitchen, Todos Santos. Previewing the work of the 31 artists who will be participating in the Palapa Society's 3rd Annual Artists Open Studio Tour on February 12th. Contact: Mike Mcallister heronsnestbaja [- at -] earthlink.net, 044-612-152-6166

Figure Painting: 2-Day Seminar With Michele Guilvezan Tanner - Michele is coming back! She enjoyed meeting everyone so much 6 months ago she wants to have another class. 2 days, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., painting a live model. The first day will be an entire figure, the second day a portrait only, with a discussion after lunch. Cost: $150 USD plus a donation for a local model. Call or email Penny to reserve your space: 612-147-7550. - Penny Brozda, pennybrozda [- at -] mac.com, www.giulvezan.com/, 612-147-7550

Reiki Level I Certification Workshop - 12:30 - 5:30 pm, Healing Arts Center of Todos Santos, Todos Santos. Learn Reiki Hands-On Healing. In this course, you will learn how to give Reiki Healing to yourself and to others, and receive Reiki Level I Certification. $75 USD. Register at info [- at -] allisoneaton.com.. Contact: Allison Eaton info [- at -] allisoneaton.com, 612-152-3896, www.allisoneaton.com

3rd Annual Artists Open Studio Tour - 10AM to 5PM, Throughout Todos Santos, Todos Santos. 31 local artists will have their studios open to the public. Tour tickets and self-guided tour maps available at Cafelix Coffee & Kitchen 9AM to 3PM on the day of the event. - Contact: Michael Mcallister heronsnestbaja [- at -] earthlink.net, 044-612-152-6166

Asociación de Artes Studio Tour - 10 a.m. 'til 4 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at La Casa next to Baja Beach Company in the Plaza del Pueblo, Los Barriles for the Artists Studio Tour. Tickets are $60 pesos or $5.00 USD prior to the event, $70 pesos or $6.00 USD day of the event. Maps are available day of the event starting at 8am in front of Otra Vez Restaurant in Los Barriles. Artists can still contact Elizabeth Perkins edesignsbaja [- at -] aol.com or call 624-142-8013 for a place on the map. - Elizabeth Perkins, 624-142-8013, Los Barriles

Valentine's Day - Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day

Reception For The Art Of Emanuela Gardner5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Caffe Todos Santos, Todos Santos. We invite you to Join Emanuela Gardner at Caffe Todos Santos for a reception featuring her fine art photography . Contact: Tori Sepulveda oscarntori [- at -] yahoo.com, 612-136-6738
Valentine's Raw & Romantic Dinner - Pura Vida Health Food Store, Todos Santos. Candle-light dinner with complimentary glass of Argentinean wine and four courses of all raw delicacies created with local organic produce and love. RSVP to reserve your spot. Advance Purchase Tickets: Couple (2) $450. Single $250. Limited Tickets at The Door: Couple (2) $500, Single $300. All food gluten and dairy free - Katie Kusala, livinglovecuisine [- at -] gmail.com, 6121332851, Todos Santos
San Valentine's Day at Hotel Guaycura - Suprise yourself with our San Valentine's Day "Lovers' Menu." Live Music by Angel Miguel - Saxophone/Piano Jazz-Pop and Latin. Hotel Guaycura, 612 175 0800, www.guaycura.com, Todos Santos

And Then There Was Nun - Doors open 6:30pm, Show Starts 7:30pm., Teatro Luna Azul, Todos Santos. An off-the -wall comedy that blends Hollywood's most famous Movie Stars in an Agatha Christie style plot. Contact: Bluemooninbaja [- at -] yahoo.com, Http://TSBMP.blogspot.com

Red Autismo Fundsaiser Event - The Silent Midnight Rider. Book signing and cocktail party 6 -9 pm at the Shoppes at Palmilla. Come and joins for the launch of this wonderful children's book, based on the story of a child with autism on the beach. - Red Autismo, info [- at -] redautismo.org, www.redautismo.org, 524-12-06328, Baja California Sur

Gardening With Natural Alternative Free Seminars By The Gardening Guru, Saturday, Feb 18 - 10am, Where Where Property of Bill & Susie Bradford, KM 67 - East Side of HWY 19 - thru large green gate, Los Cerritos. Description Natural/Organic Products for Garden - Free Seminar #2 by The Gardening Guru (Cathy Fuller) Bring your pen, paper, bottle of water, chair and all your gardening questions! email rsvp. Contact: Cathy Fuller gardeningguruinc [- at -] gmail.com, http://gardeningguru.webs.com/, www.facebook.com/events/213036338788675/

Reiki Level 2 Certification Workshop - 12:30 - 5:30 pm, Healing Arts Center of Todos Santos, Todos Santos. In Reiki Level II, you will deepen the Reiki Energy Healing Practice, learn Distance Reiki and receive Reiki Level II Certification. $90 USD. Contact: Allison Eaton info [- at -] allisoneaton.com, 612-152-3896, www.allisoneaton.com

9th Todos Santos Film Festival - Feb 23 ~ 27. Non-profit benefit. 30 films this year, with proceeds supporting 70 kids enrolled in our Youth In Video Educational Program. Sponsors Welcome: Amigos / Friends ~ $50 dollars - Estrellas / Stars ~ $100 dollars. All Films with English Subtitles. - Sylvia Perel , sylvia [- at -] latinofilmfestival.org, http//www.TodosSantoscinefest.com, Todos Santos
Cafe Des Artists - 3pm - 5pm, Cafe Todos Santos, Todos Santos. Monthly gathering of local visual artists as well as visiting artists to share experiences on creating and marketing their art. Topic for this meeting will be announced at a later date.. Contact: Diane Knight dianekknight [- at -] hotmail.com, 612-145-0586, www.artistsoftodossantos.com

And Then There Was Nun - Doors open 6:30,show at 7:30, Teatro Luna Azul, Todos Santos.Comedy-Who-Done-It starring Hollywood Movie Icons played by local talent.. Contact: Bluemooninbaja [- at -] yahoo.com, Http://TSBMP.blogspot.com

Oil Painting Workshop With Ezra Katz - Friday, February 24, 2012 at 9:00am until Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 1:00pm, Galeria de Ida Victoria, V. Guerrero 1128, between Zaragoza and Obregón, half block from Flexi shoe shop, San José del Cabo. Join us in the gallery for this exciting workshop with local artist Ezra Katz, whether to try your hand for the first time at oil painting or to perfect your technique, all levels are welcome and encouraged. www.facebook.com/events/283241768398666/

18th Annual Todos Santos Historic House Tour - 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Centro Cultural, Todos Santos. Self and guided tours of historic homes in and around Todos Santos. Sponsored by the Palapa Society, all proceeds benefit childrens' educational and medical programs. Registration: 9:30 AM. to 1 PM. Homes open from 10 AM to 3 AM. Contact: www.palapasociety.org
Oscar Award Night Party - Hotel California, dress-up Hollywood Glam. View Academy awards on large screens TV plasmas. Award for Best Dressed female and male costumes. Academy awards pool. 50/50 raffle. - Sylvia Perel, sylvia [ -at- ] latinofilmsociety.org, www.TodosSantosCineFest.com, Todos Santos.

And Then There Was Nun - Doors open 6:30pm, Show Starts 7:30pm, Teatro Luna Azul, Todos Santos. An off-the-wall comedy that blends Hollywood's most famous Movie Stars in an Agatha Christie Style plot. Contact: Bluemooninbaja [- at -] yahoo.com, Http://tsbmp.blogspot.com

Third Annual Festival D'Arte - 11am - 7 PM, Marina Palmira, La Paz. Celebration of art, music, dance, and culinary delights for all to enjoy. Last year more than $3,000 USD raised for local charities. This year's beneficiaries are Baja Dogs and FANLAP. Space limited to appx. 80 booths, locations first come, first served. Exhibitors must register at The Art Shop La Paz, Guillermo Prieto #189 between Rosales and Independencia. Early bird pricing is $300 pesos until Oct. 31, $350 after. Contact: Rafael Chávez González (Spanish), 612-122-9243, rafc9 [- at -] yahoo.com; Maureen Ryan (bi-lingual), 612-122-9277, morene4 [- at -] yahoo.com; Pat Solem (English), 612-12-5478,

Meet The Artist Series 2011-12 - 5:30 PM, Cafelix Coffee & Kitchen, Todos Santos, B.C.S., Mexico. Hear four different artists tell their stories of how and why they create their art. Featured speakers are Jennifer Power, Diane Knight, Erick Ochoa and Frank Pedley. Benefits the Palapa Society.. Contact: Michael Mcallister heronsnestbaja [- at -] earthlink.net

And Then There Was Nun - Doors open 6:30pm, Show Starts 7:30pm, Teatro Luna Azul, Todos Santos. An off-the-wall comedy that blends Hollywood's most famous Movie Stars in an Agatha Christie Style plot. Contact: Bluemooninbaja [- at -] yahoo.com, Http://tsbmp.blogspot.com

Gardening With Natural Alternatives Seminar: Open Forum - With Cathy Fuller, The Gardening Guru. 12:00 noon, property of Bill & Susie Bradford, KM67. east side of Highway 19, through large green gate. Cerritos. Seminar/Workshops free of charge but donations welcome. Bring pen, paper, bottle of water, chair and gardening questions. E-mail for rsvn: gardeningguruinc [- at -] gmail.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Gardening-Guru/351102126685. - Cathy Fuller, www.gardeningguru.webs.com, Pescadero

Cafe Des Artists - 3pm - 5pm, Cafe Todos Santos, Todos Santos. Monthly gathering of local visual artists as well as visiting artists to share experiences on creating and marketing their art. Topic for this meeting will be announced at a later date.. Contact: Diane Knight dianekknight [- at -] hotmail.com, 612-145-0586, www.artistsoftodossantos.com

Baja Shakespeare Performs 'cinderella', March 22-25 - Doors open at 6 p.m., play at 7 p.m., Rancho Buena Vista, . Baja Shakespeare's "Cinderella" to be performed under the stars. Contact: bajarhino [- at -] yahoo.com, 624-142-8008

5K Run/Walk - *** Canceled *** - Sylvia St.Clair, sylvia [- at -] bajaarchitect.com, 145-0563 or 612-140-8708

Commedia dell'Ego - The Unmasking Of The Ego - 8am-6pm; meals available, Yandara Yoga Institute, just past Rancho Nuevo - Theatre, movement, dance, meditation, relaxation, and Qi Gong allows us to see the absurdity of the ego as amusing entity and see through to the other side.the Essential you. No prerequisites. Contact: Rhoda Jacobs barakabaja [- at -] gmail.com, 612 157 6088 cell

Winter Festival 2012 - Tentative date December 20 - 3 p.m., Centro Social de El Pescadro. Arts and crafts, goods and services booths; children's activities, food, raffles, talent show, entertainment, and dancing into the night. Suggested donation, $50-$100 pesos. Sponsored by Amigos de El Pescadero. Sign up for talent contest registration-musical, vocal and dancing performances, and amateur talent acts starting Dec. 5 at Amigos A.C. office next to Marina's Restaurant (10 a.m. - 2 p.m., M-W-F). Information: pesccom [- at -] hotmail.com, www.PescaderoLife.com

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