The second issue of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to
benefit Isla charities will be published soon, featuring a
variety of talented writers and photographers! Thank-you to everyone who has visited & shared it!
Check out the Charity document, patronize the supportive businesses & visit the blogs of the talented contributors! Contact me at westofcuba@gmail.com if you'd like to donate $15 to your fav charity, for an ad. Good causes, good exposure. 100% is contributed. Donations will be totaled, published & turned over to the charities soon...some have already been donated.
Update...The content & layout are finished, and awaiting publication, while I am creating & posting the new ads. It is going slowly because I am busy with other things, your patience is appreciated. Feel free to copy & share the Charity document! Telling your friends about the Magazine & sharing links helps Isla Charities, too. Your support is appreciated & small efforts add up to big differences. Thanks!
Check out the Charity document, patronize the supportive businesses & visit the blogs of the talented contributors! Contact me at westofcuba@gmail.com if you'd like to donate $15 to your fav charity, for an ad. Good causes, good exposure. 100% is contributed. Donations will be totaled, published & turned over to the charities soon...some have already been donated.
Update...The content & layout are finished, and awaiting publication, while I am creating & posting the new ads. It is going slowly because I am busy with other things, your patience is appreciated. Feel free to copy & share the Charity document! Telling your friends about the Magazine & sharing links helps Isla Charities, too. Your support is appreciated & small efforts add up to big differences. Thanks!
This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte
From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
Payments made to senior citizens in a timely manner
En tiempo y forma
Se entregan apoyos a los abuelitos de 65 y más
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 20 de febrero.-
ISLA MUJERES, 20 de febrero.-
From Tvisla Mujeres
Seventeen years after his death, today authorities posted an honor guard at the statue to Ramon Bravo Prieto. (He was an Olympic athlete, underwater photographer & film maker, author & journalist, conservationist, and he worked with Jacques Cousteau when Jacques visited & filmed in this area.)
A 17 años de su muerte, hoy autoridades de Isla Mujeres montan guardia de honor en el busto a Ramón Bravo Prieto http://t.co/R73j3Imt0h
Get the whole picture - and other photos from TV ISLA MUJERES
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Hollywood Musicals Dance presentation by Fusion Latina at 8p tonight at Mundaca Hacienda...Free. Presented by the Municipal Dept of Culture
Te invitamos mañana sábado a disfrutar de la presentación del grupo, Fusión Latina en punto de las 8pm en la palapa de la Hacienda Mundaca.
Entrada Gratuita.
From the heart of Isla Mujeres we send a message to the world: We join the fight against violence against women and girls. One Billion Standing.
Desde el corazón de Isla Mujeres enviamos un mensaje al mundo: nos unimos a la lucha en contra de la violencia hacia las mujeres y las niñas. Un Billón de Pie.
Payments were made in support of senior citizens on Friday from the program for Adults 65 & over, by Fabian Vallado Fernández, federal delegate with the Dept of Social Development, and Angel Rivero Palomo, Secretary of Development of Rural, Agriculture, and Indigenous of Quintana Roo, and the Mayor Agapito Magana Sanchez.
Con la presencia de Fabian Vallado Fernández, delegado federal de la Secretaría de Desarrollo Social (SEDESOL) y de Angel Rivero Palomo, secretario de Desarrollo Agropecuario, Rural e Indígena de Quintana Roo, el presidente municipal Agapito Magaña Sánchez, encabezó la instalación de la mesa de atención y entrega de apoyos a los adultos mayores.
The public is invited to have acrylic nails applied at the Women's Institute for 50 pesos on Mon, Wed, Fri and 9am or Tues & Thrus at 5pm.
Les invitamos a la aplicación de uñas acrílicas, dirigida al publico en general.
Recuerda agendar previamente con la IMM
The Second municipal contes for Escoltas 2015 was held with the grade schools and middle school participating. (I'm not sure what the word is in English for this type of marching group.)
Con la participación de escuelas primarias y secundarias de Isla Mujeres, se llevó a cabo el Segundo Concurso Municipal de Escoltas 2015.
El Concurso Municipal de Escoltas 2015, pretende inculcar el sentido de pertenencia hacia su escuela entre los estudiantes de primaria y secundaria.
The Small Hotels Fascinantes Association of Isla Mujeres recognized dozens of tourists who have been frequent visitors to this destination in recent decades. 35 couples were given certificates as were an equal number of individuals.
La Asociación de Pequeños Hoteles Fascinantes de Isla Mujeres reconoció a decenas de turistas frecuentes que visitan al destino durante las últimas décadas. Se entregaron certificados a 35 parejas e igual número de manera individual.
From por esto
Giving recognition to tourists
Dan reconocimiento a turistas .. [+] Ver mas
Reconstruction of the large palapa in final stage
Reconstrucción de la gran palapa en fase final[+] Ver mas
Tolerance by City of invasion of green area
Comuna tolera ocupación de aérea verde [+] Ver mas
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| View from the rooms. |
MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach Three rentals with large glass doors overlooking our white sand beach and the beautiful Caribbean sea, with kitchenettes & free WIFI. In the coastal neighborhood of Bachilleres, among upscale villas & boutique hotelitos, convenient to downtown or the colonias, yet separate. Quiet & Private.
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| Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical) |
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| Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed. |
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| A large slider opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table & chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole, and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left. |
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| Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen |
Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers & BBQ. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available. Downtown is ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi or hop on the bus. We also have room for parking,You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then come home our quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts
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| Large studio (Sur) with Queen & Single bed. Slider door & view are behind me. |
Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Stroll five minutes down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe, Bufalo, Bahama Mama, Compadres Barbacoa or Manolitos. Walk less than 10 minutes to shop at Chedraui or to dine at Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, or Seso Loco. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the Yoga classes a couple villas away at hotelito Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a variety of other stores and small local restaurants.
Charity Info
See tab at top of page!
Donation Drop offs:
Red Cross: Social Justicia Restaurant (south of ferry terminal, north of car ferry)
Books for Grade School Reading Program, Items for Isla Animals, Diabetes Supplies, Items for Little Yellow School House, Moto Helmets for kids...Barlitos @ Marina Paraiso
For donations to Zapatos Para Los Ninos.. please contact Greg at bullridersnider@yahoo.com, or find them on Facebook at "Shoes For The Children."
Music
Miguel's high season schedule:
Sunday: The Sol Rockers @ El Patio 9p - 11p
Monday: Miguel solo @ El Patio 6:30p - 8:30p
Tuesday: La Banda Sin Nombre @ El Patio 9:15p - 11:15p
Wednesday: The Sol Rockers@ El Patio 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a
Thursday: Miguel Solo @ el Patio 6p - 8p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a
Friday: Marina Paraiso 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a, Adelita's 12a - 2a
Saturday: Marina Paraiso 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a, Adelita's 12a - 2a
John Cain's schedule
Wednesday 7pm - 9pm ElPatio Sol Rockers
Thurs 9-11 El Patio
Sats. El Patio 630-830
Sunday at El Patio w Sol Rockers from 7 to 9 pm
Sundays 7-9 - Sol Rockers
Mondays 630 to 830 Miguel / 830 to 1130 Ryan Rickman -
Tuesdays 9-11 Banda Sin Nombre
Wednesdays 7 to 9 Sol Rockers / DJ 9-12
Thursdays 6 to 8 Miguel / John Cain from 8 to 11
Fridays 630 to 815 Fabio & Ryan / band 830 to 1130
Saturdays 630-830 John Cain solo Country music / 830 to 1130 Ryan and Band..
Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Mon - Tues 7pm - 9pm - Jazz with Norman and Darin
Wed- Sat 8pm - 11pm - Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge
Banda Sin Nombre at Chuuk Kay 3:30p Sat & SunMon - Tues 7pm - 9pm - Jazz with Norman and Darin
Wed- Sat 8pm - 11pm - Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge
Fenix Sun 1p Salsa They are again having music in the afternoons including the Cuban musicians, and Chucho (Jesus Campuzano)
Marina Paraiso has live music Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 7-9
Bahia Tortuga has live music at times...announced on their streetside signboard.
You may find live music after 9 or 10 on Hidalgo at Fayne's, La Terraza, or Comono, and at Poc Na Hostel.
Saturday afternoon ~3-5 Cuban music at Veradara's Cuban restaurant
Here's Music by day of the week...with a thanks to Jean Lemke for rearranging it!
Monday - Miguel solo @ El patio 6:30 - 8:30
Ryan Rickman @ El patio 8:30 - 11:30
Jazz with Norman and Darin 7-9p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Tuesday - Fenix live music 1-4
Banda Sin Nombre @ El Patio house of music 9:15-11:15
Jazz with Norman and Darin 7-9p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Wednesday - Fenix live music (Chucho?) 1-4
Sol Rockers @El patio house of music 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Faynes - 10:30 - 12:00
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Thursday -Fenix live music 1-4
Miguel @El Patio house of music 6-8/ Faynes 10:30 - 12
John Cain @ el Patio 9-11
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Fayne's 10:30 - 12
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Friday - Fenix- 1-4 La Guera & band
Miguel @ Marina Paraiso solo 7-9
Miguel @ Fayne's 10:30 - 12
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Adelitas for Salsa 12:30 - 2
Fabio @ El Patio house of music 6:30 - 8:15
Ryan and Band @ El Patio house of music 8:30 - 11:30
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Saturday - Cuban Music at El Veradaro's 3-5
Banda Sin Nombre - Chuuk Kay 3:30
Miguel @ Marina Paraiso solo 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre - Faynes 10:30 - 12:00
Banda Sin Nombre - Adelitas for Salsa 12:30 - 2
John Cain 6:30-8:30 @ El Patio house of music Ryan and Band 8:30 - 11:30
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Sunday - Fenix for Salsa 1-3
Banda Sin Nombre @Chuuk kay 3:30
Sol Rockers El Patio 7-9
Monday - Miguel solo @ El patio 6:30 - 8:30Wednesday - Fenix live music (Chucho?) 1-4
Sol Rockers @El patio house of music 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Faynes - 10:30 - 12:00
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Thursday -Fenix live music 1-4
Miguel @El Patio house of music 6-8/ Faynes 10:30 - 12
John Cain @ el Patio 9-11
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Fayne's 10:30 - 12
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Friday - Fenix- 1-4 La Guera & band
Miguel @ Marina Paraiso solo 7-9
Miguel @ Fayne's 10:30 - 12
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Adelitas for Salsa 12:30 - 2
Fabio @ El Patio house of music 6:30 - 8:15
Ryan and Band @ El Patio house of music 8:30 - 11:30
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Saturday - Cuban Music at El Veradaro's 3-5
Banda Sin Nombre - Chuuk Kay 3:30
Miguel @ Marina Paraiso solo 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre - Faynes 10:30 - 12:00
Banda Sin Nombre - Adelitas for Salsa 12:30 - 2
John Cain 6:30-8:30 @ El Patio house of music Ryan and Band 8:30 - 11:30
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Sunday - Fenix for Salsa 1-3
Banda Sin Nombre @Chuuk kay 3:30
Sol Rockers El Patio 7-9
Ryan Rickman @ El patio 8:30 - 11:30
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EVENTS
Artist Fairs on the Town Square, usually first Thursday, 4p-9p Dec~April.
There will be an additional Artist Fair Thursday, Feb. 12 4-9p with a Taste of Isla 5-7p.
Texas Hold 'Em Poker Mon & Thurs at El Patio 6p on Hidalgo..more info HERE.
FEBRUARY>>>> Sunset ~6:30p
Moon rise...
Feb. 4 5:45 (FULL)
Feb. 5 6:32
Feb. 6 7:17
Feb. 7 7:59
Feb. 8 8:38
Feb. 9 9:21
Feb. 10 10:10
Feb. 11 10:58
SUNDAY, FEB. 1 The time changed
. For the next month we'll be synced with EST, until March 8, when the US goes onto DST (and we don't). Then for ~8 months we are in sync w Central Time in the US, since we will no longer be changing back & forth with Daylight Savings Time. (DST is March 8-Nov.1 in the US, and April 5-Oct. 25 in Mexico.)
We're only synced with EST in the US ~4 mos/yr from Nov 1-March 8.
To permanently adjust your clocks, you can chose a location like Panama that stays on EST without changing to DST
Monday, February 2 no school/day off for February 5th Constitution Day. (And if you got the baby in your rosca on Kings Day, you're hosting a tamale party on 2/2.Candlemas)
Thursday, Feb 5 Artist Fair on Town Square 4-9p with Taste of Isla 5-7p
February 2-8 Island Time Fishing Tournament -- a week of music and fishing to benefit the Little Yellow School House.
Thursday February 12th will be the Navy Wives Breakfast at 9:00 am at Club Naval in Centro. The proceeds go to the Navy Hospital. This month the theme is Valentine's Day, and the tickets will be 120 pesos. This breakfast is really more like lunch, and we should be meeting the wife of the new commandant.
Thursday, Feb 12 Artist Fair Town Square 4-9p with Taste of Isla 5-7p
We're celebrating Carnaval Feb 13-17
Friday, Feb. 13
8pm Town Square: Gala Night
Coronations of the 2015 Carnaval King & Queen: Jose Carlos & Yoselin, and the Senior Citizen King & Queen & of the King & Queen with disabilities/special needs.
Saturday, Feb. 14
9pm Town Square: Cuban Night
Presentation of the 2015 Carnaval King & Queen's troupe
Presentation of dance troupes Each will perform. There are ten troupes.
Music & dancing until dawn: Ameniza: Huracan del Caribe from Cuba
Sunday, Feb. 15 Beach Carnaval
This is from the Posada del Mar hotel downtown where troupes will be dancing before and after the parade on Rueda Medina.
3p Rueda Medina Avenue Parade
"Occupation" of Posada del Mar Beach & Rueda Medina malecon with various activities
8p Town Square: DIF Carnaval
DIF troupe will perform
Children's Costume Contest
Pet Costume Contest
Monday, Feb. 16
3p Rueda Medina Avenue Parade
"Occupation" of Posada del Mar Beach area & Rueda Medina malecon with various activities continues
Noon: City streets Toro Petate
9p Town Square Regional Night
Presentation of Dance Troupes
Costume Contest: Open Category
Music & Dancing: Orquesta Jaranera
Tuesday, Feb. 17 Fat Tuesday
12p Downtown Streets & Public spaces
Negrada by Dance Troupes
& Toro Petate
(The dance troupes perform all over downtown, in the streets & at businesses, with gender role reversals & costumes that include Afro wigs & black tights)
8p Town Square Night of the Dance Troupes
Presentation of Dance Troupes
Burning of Juan Carnaval & Presentation of his Will
Music & dancing: Ameniza: Huracan del Caribe from Cuba
TRANSLATION FROM ISLA MUJERES DAILY NEWS & EVENTS
Thursday, Feb 19 6p Town Square Billion Standing Against Violence Against Women and Girls event...Wear orange to show your support!
Saturday, Feb 28 Chuuk Kay Restaurant Seniors & Friends Fundraiser 5:30p Silent Auction
Upcoming holidays
Monday, March 16th is day off for March 21, (birth of Benito Juarez).
Fri March 27 - Sun April 12=Easter Break w lotsa daytrippers/busy ferries.
April 2 & 3 are Bank holidays.
Friday, May 1=National holiday (Labor day).
The kids summer vacation starts July 14th.
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