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Día de la Musica
Another successful Day of Music was enjoyed by Mazatlecans on Saturday, June 15th in Centro Historico. Hundreds turned out to enjoy blues, rock ´n roll, and classical music. Here is a sample of the entertainment, photos provided by Cultura and the Mazatlán Hotel.
The Wailers Perform at Reef Classic Surfing Competition
Between 3,000-6,000 are expected to attend the Saturday night performance of Jamaican reggae group The Wailers.
“Mr. Hercules” Strong Man Event to be held in Mazatlán
In the event participants will show their strength by moving heavy tires and buses with the object of finding the strongest man.
Mexico’s Cannes winner
Arnat Escalante is the filmmaker behind one of the most controversial movies at Cannes.
Movie Filmed in Mazatlán Opens in Mexico City
The movie is a meeting of cultures in the magical setting of Mazatlán, a Mexican “Romeo and Juliet.”
Mazatlán Artist’s Works on Display at Airport
Paintings by David Robb, a resident of Mazatlán’s Centro Historico, went on display at the OMA Gallery at Mazatlan’s airport this week.
Mexican Daily Program “Hoy” Tapes in Mazatlán
Hosts of the daily “Hoy” program out of Mexico City were delighted with plates of local seafood and the traditional nieve de garrafa.
Vatican: La Santa Muerte is blasphemous symbol
Devotees pray to the saint at home-made altars and often offer votive candles, fruit and tequila.
The Drug War in Mexico: Two Informants and Hollywood vs. Reality
The Times’s Ginger Thompson explores the link between two D.E.A. informants: one, a character played by Benicio Del Toro in “Traffic,” the other, a former adviser to Mexico’s drug czar, now living as a fugitive.
Zona Maco Art Fair Mexico City
ARTINFO’s Matthew Drutt looks for hidden gems at Zona Maco 2013 in Mexico City.
“The Wailers” Reggae Band to Perform in Mazatlán
Jamaican reggae band, The Wailers, originally formed in 1963 and lead by Bob Marley, will perform in Mazatlán as part of the Reef Classic Mazatlán surf contest.
Dont Tell My Mother That Im In Mexico City (video)
National Geographic’s Diego Bunuel Explores Mexico’s capital in the travel show Dont Tell My Mother That Im In Mexico City.
2013 Carnival Queen abdicates her position
Karen Cabrales announced she would not fulfill her commitments as the reigning queen.
México demands Sotheby’s halt auction of artifacts
The Mexican government is demanding that Sotheby’s auction house halt the planned sale of 51 pre-Columbian Mexican artifacts
Summer Solstice Celebration at Las Labradas
It’s recommended visitors wear white, comfortable clothing and sandals, bring sunblock and do not bring perishable products.
