Around San Carlos & Guaymas in Pictures

The Shrimp Festival was a huge success.

The shrimp samplings served by the various restaurants were delicious. A crowd favorite was the bacon wrapped shrimp prepared by Toro’s. Entertaining live performances ranged from mariachi to traditional dances.

Craft stalls were set up both on the malecon and in Three Presidents Plaza. And the fountain was on and drew people down the malecon. There was even a colorful little train that took people around the festivities.

I’m sure that the cruise ship passengers left Guaymas with a very favorable impression.

You can watch a short video of the festivities here.

Where are the Fish?

Some windy weather is still taking up many of our fishing days, but that isn’t stopping some of us from fishing. Some fish are still being caught off of San Antonio. One friend caught a 25 pound fish off his kayak there the other day. Another friend caught one of similar size spearfishing. Both said they had a good ride!

Only three teams came out for the Couples Valentines Tournament on a very windy day. My wife caught the only fish and we decided to just refund everyone’s money. We still had a great day fishing together.

On Sunday we tried San Pedro Island after the excellent reports we heard from there the previous week. We did catch one large yellowtail and one smaller one, along with many skipjack, but things appear to have ‘cooled off’ there. Well, maybe things are warming up. The water temperature is getting into the low 70′s. One marlin was spotted last week, and I expect that we’ll see a few more this week. I believe the fish may be getting ready to spawn in a few weeks on the next full moon. The seamounts right out front have held a few large fish in the last few days, but it now appears that San Antonio may be the better location. We picked up a few small grouper today and some nice sea bass out front. There’s always something to catch out there!

tight lines,

Bryan Replogle

repsilon@aol.com

Team Margarita Sportfishing

San Carlos Aquatic Adventures

What’s Happening in the Water?

Johan Broere’s Dive Report

The water temperature is 68-70^o F. That is ten degrees warmer than last year. That is hot! We had a nice surprise in the Aquarium with seven boats anchored at one time and lots of people having a good time snorkling in 72^o F water in the shallow parts. Last week there were windy days, but now look what is coming. Sun, sun, sun and sun. Flat ocean and blue skies. It looks like May. The visibility was about 20 feet last week, but now when the wind lays down that should improve. It is time to get those Christmas presents wet.

As always, plan your dive and dive your plan. Dive San Carlos

What’s Playing at MMCinemas?

Still playing are Everything’s Fine with Robert De Niro and Drew Barrymore; Law Abiding Citizen with Gerard Butler and Jamie Fox; and Case 39 with Renee Zellweger.

Nothing new is currently scheduled to start this week.

Most “Hollywood” movies for adults are in English with Spanish subtitles, but check before you go. Cost — Adults $47 pesos, $37 pesos on Wednesday. And, the first movie each day is only $42 pesos.

For a full listing and show times, click MMCinemas. Where it says “todos los complejos”, chose MMC Guaymas – then click “buscar”.

Happy Hours

• Ruby Wine Bar. 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Corona and Pacificos are 10 pesos each and well drinks are 20 pesos each (including margaritas).

• Fiesta Hotel & Bar Coral. 1:00pm to 7:00pm. 15 peso beer.

• Evie’s. 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Saturday. 2×1 national drinks.

• Pool House Sport Bar. 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Tuesday to Sunday with Tecate 2 for 25 pesos, Indio 2 for 30 pesos, and Margaritas 2 for 30 pesos.

• Club Náutico. 12:00pm to 6:00pm with 11.50 pesos ($1USD) cervezas.

• Pancho Villa. 4:00pm to 7:00pm with all beers only 15 pesos and 2×1 margaritas. Big screen TVs in the sports bar.

Thursday Night Movie at the Yacht Club, District 9.

Just nominated for Best Picture in Oscar nominations.

Watch a preview.

Reviewers are saying  about District 9 … “Technically brilliant and emotionally wrenching, District 9 has action, imagination, and all the elements of a thoroughly entertaining science-fiction classic.” “One of the most intelligent science fiction entries in the last ten years…”. “District 9 is one of the very best films of the year – packed with suspense, action, humour and great performances, and directed with real style and panache… brilliant!”

Doors open at 6:00pm for hamburgers by the Yacht Club. Movie starts at 7:00pm.

And remember, free popcorn.

Who’s Who in Entertainment?

Eric Holland, who writes about the local musicians in San Carlos will periodically feature ”Nine Questions” with various local talent.

This week’s featured artist is ukulele extraordinaire, Sam Rainwater.

You can hear his new CD “Vacation Location” either Thursday nights at the Captain’s Club or in “Phins to the West”, a production soon to be announced. Sam and his wife Elizabeth live in Delfin Condos. Sometimes he can be seen serenading the security guards and local residents at the boardwalk near his beach.

What was the first concert you ever saw?

Sam: Beach Boys at University of California – Santa Barbara

What are you listening to these days? Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett, Mark Mulligan, Eagles, Brent Burns, Rob Mehl and a whole lot of other Trop Rock artists – oh yea and NPR.

What was the first album you owned?

Roy Orbison, 1st record (45 – yep – I’m that old)  was Sam Cook – ‘you send me’

What artist, genre or musical trend does everyone seem to love, but you just don’t get?

Rap (except my song – Bubble Wrap Rap)  

What musical act, current or defunct, would you most like to see perform live?

Eagles – their skill, precision and music

Musically speaking, what is your favorite guilty pleasure?

Once in a while I’ll put on a Bee Gees tune

What song would you like to have played at your funeral?

Happy Trails

What band or artist changed your life, and how?

Mark Mulligan – insisted I start writing music

Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time?

Hotel California

For more information on Sam, see his website and Phins to the West.

Who’s Who in Entertainment is written by local musician Eric Holland

Rescate Grand Bazaar

The annual, popular Rescate Grand Bazaar is on Saturday, February 20^th from 9:00am – 3:00pm. It will feature:

• Marketplace Booth, selling various kitchen gadgets, jars of jam, jellies and pickles.

• Bake Sale, featuring baked goods, including breads, cakes, cookies and muffins. Beer, pop and water will also be for sale.

• Boutique, where you can buy gently used cloths.

• Liga de Arte, Art Show and sale.

Come browse through local art, crafts, clothes, baked goods and other fun things.

At the Seascape Plaza (just past Champs, across from Los Arcos) - Note new venue, and do NOT go to the church plaza. There is plenty of parking behind the Plaza (towards the beach).

See you at the Bazaar!

Fun Run

Sunday, February 21^st.

Run or walk a 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K or 1K.

Starting and ending at La Posada Condominiums.

Registration is on Saturday from 10am-4pm, and EVERYONE must go that day to register, pay, and receive their race number and shirt. This includes those people that pre-registered.

For more information, see Sonora is Safe and register here.

Philharmonic Orchestra of Sonora

The Performing Arts Council of San Carlos

Presents

The Philharmonic Orchestra of Sonora

The Orquesta Filarmonica de Sonora (Sonora Philharmonic Orchestra) is the largest musical ensemble of classical music in the State of Sonora. As a musical group, created with the support of the government of Sonora in 2003, this young professional orchestra has as one of its main objectives to take the heart of the Western orchestral musical tradition to all places in the State in order to contribute, sensitize, and give humanistic perspective to people.

In this concert, the orchestra is proud to present a special musical program which will celebrate the love among human beings and in particular romantic love. With this topic in mind the orchestra will present musical interpretations of two Mexican composers, Arturo Marquez and Jose Pablo Moncayo. In addition, the orchestra will perform musical works by Tchaikovsky and Bernstein.

This wonderful philharmonic orchestra with the flavors of Mexico will present music for our enjoyment on Sunday, February 21^st at 4:00pm at the San Carlos Plaza (doors open at 3:00pm). Tickets are available at the REMAX office or at Banamex every day from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The price of a ticket is 150 pesos.

Women’s Annual Tetakawi Climb

Thursday February 18^th is the Women’s Annual Tetakawi Climb.

Meet at km15 at 8:30am.

Last year, 53 women enjoyed climbing to the top together.

Bring lunch / snacks and plenty of water.

For more information, call Pat Sheya at 226-1117.

What’s Happening This Week?

Wednesday, February 17

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 3:30pm – 6:30pm, Froggy’s.
• The Twins. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, La Palapa Griega.
• Open Mic with Cash Ross. Evie’s Iguanas Bar.
• Elba Santiago & Steve Smersh. 6:30pm – 9:00pm, Pilar restaurant / bar.
• Omar Arriaga Piano & Guitar Music with Guests. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Karaoke. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.

Clubs & Organizations

• Al-Anon meeting. 10:00am, La Palapa Griega.
• Duplicate Bridge. 12:30pm, Club Deportivo. Jan Talbert 227-0048.
• AA – Meeting. 6:00 pm, at the Grupo Tetakawi AA meeting place on the road to Loma Del Mar next to the Bomberos (Fire Station). Call 226-0954 for more info.
• Two Step Dance. 6:30pm at Club Deportivo. Call 226-2115 for more information.

Sports

• Exercise. 8:00am, Club Deportivo.

Thursday, February 18

Entertainment

• Movie at the Yacht Club, featuring District 9. Doors open at 6:00pm for hamburgers. Movie starts at 7:00pm.
• Open mic with Bobby & Lesley and the Twins. 5:30pm – 8:30pm, La Palapa Griega.
• Sandra’s Mariachi. 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Evie’s Iguana Bar.
• La Familia. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.
• Eric Holland. 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Captain’s Club.
• Karaoke with Alfredo. 7:00pm in Bar Coral at Hotel Fiesta.
• Karaoke. 9:00pm, Club Náutico.
• Karaoke. 9:00pm – 3:00am, Froggy’s.
• Silencio de Blanca. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa.

Clubs & Organizations

• Ceramics. 9:00am – 1:00pm, Club Deportivo.
• San Carlos Men’s Breakfast Club. 9:00am, Evie’s Simply Coffee.
• Ballroom dance classes. 4:00pm – 5:00pm, Club Deportivo. Working on Swing, Cha Cha, Rhumba and Samba. Come join the fun! Everyone welcome, including singles. For more information, call Ellen Flores at 226-1470.

Sports

• Exercise. 8:00am, Club Deportivo.
• Men’s Golf Association.

Friday, February 19

Special Events

• Third annual San Carlos Yellowtail Fishing Tournament. NEW

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Ruby Wine Bar.
• Omar Arriaga, Piano Sunset. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Hotel Fiesta.
• Lorena Robles. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, La Palapa Griega.
• Cash Ross. 6:00pm – 10:00pm, Evie’s Iguanas Bar.
• Manuelitos. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• El Grupo Xavier. 7:30pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.
• La Familia. Tequilas.
• The Twins. 9:00pm – midnight, Bar Coral in Hotel Fiesta.
• Ricardo de Jesus, Violinist from Cuba, 9:00pm to 11:00pm outside at Marina Cantina.
• Luna. 9:00pm – 2:00am, Froggy’s.
• Control A heats up the dance floor with live salsa, pop, rock and dance tunes from 11:00pm to 2:30am at Club Náutico.
• De Javu. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa. Mariachi at midnight.

Clubs & Organizations

• Rescate Auxiliary meeting. 9:00am , Tequila’s. New volunteers are always welcome – just show up. NEW
• Tecalai Library. 9:00am – 1:00pm. Works on a “leave one, take one” basis. Or, if you don’t have a book to leave, you can make a small donation.

Sports

• Exercise. 8:00am, Club Deportivo.
• Line Dancing. 9:00am-10:30am, Club Deportivo. With Lynn Blair and Sue Hollis.
• Tai Chi. Tony’s Gym, 10:00am. With June Davis and Janet Beaty. Beginners and intermediate levels. For more information, contact Janet at jbeaty6@msn.com.

Saturday, February 20

Special Events

• Rescate Grand Bazaar including Art League Show 9:00am-3:00pm, Seascape Plaza. NEW
• 2010 Fun Run Registration & Race Packet Pick-up. 10:00am to 4:00pm. Posada Condominium. NEW
• Third annual San Carlos Yellowtail Fishing Tournament. NEW

Entertainment

• Omar Arriaga, Piano Sunset. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Hotel Fiesta.
• Danny Moreno. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, La Palapa Griega.
• Steve Smersh and friends Elba Santiago and Juanito. 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Bobby & Leslie: “unplugged” with The Twins. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Evie’s Iguana Bar.
• La Familia. Tequilas.
• Omar Arriaga with Elba Santiago. 9:00pm – midnight in Bar Coral at Hotel Fiesta.
• Luna. 9:00pm – 2:00am, Froggy’s.
• Ricardo de Jesus, Violinist from Cuba, 9:00pm to 11:00pm outside at Marina Cantina.
• Manuelitos. 8:30pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.
• De Javu. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa. Mariachi at midnight.
• Control A heats up the dance floor with live salsa, pop, rock and dance tunes from 11:00pm to 2:30am at Club Náutico.

Clubs & Organizations

• Ceramics. 9:00am – 1:00pm at Club Deportivo.
• San Carlos Community Church Saturday Evening Service at 5:00pm. Everyone is welcome!

Sports

• Softball. 10:00am at Paradiso. Fun pick-up game for people of all skill levels. Spectators and cheerleaders welcome. The group often then goes for lunch together.

Sunday, February 21

Special Events

• 2010 Fun Run. 8:30am, Posada Condominium. NEW
• PAC Concert. Philharmonic Orchestra of Sonora. 4:00pm, San Carlos Plaza Hotel. NEW

Entertainment

• Trio Los Cautivos. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Evie’s Iguanas Bar.
• Open Mic. 6:30pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Acoustic music from Luna. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Froggy’s.
• Omar Arriaga. 9:00am – 12:00pm, Fiesta Hotel. Enjoy piano music on the beach deck and a breakfast buffet.
• Jorge Pomp presents “unplugged” Trova, Sunday’s starting at 9:00pm, Club Náutico.

Clubs & Organizations

• Church Service. Chapel by the Sea nondenominational Christen church. 8:30am.
• Church Service. San Carlos Community Church, 9:00am.
• AA – Meeting. 6:00 pm, at the Grupo Tetakawi AA meeting place on the road to Loma Del Mar next to the Bomberos (Fire Station). Call 226-0954 for more info.

Sports

• Valentine’s Day Golf Tournament.

Monday, February 22

Entertainment

• Trio Los Cautivos. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Evie’s Iguanas Bar.
• Silent Movie Night with Omar Arriaga. 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Weekly Texas Hold-Em Tournament at La Palapa Griega. Sponsored by Sonora is Safe. Registration is at 5:00pm and play starts at 5:30pm, with a break at 6:30pm for dinner. Everything on the menu is 50% off for the players, except drinks. Buy-in is 250 pesos. For more information, call Mel at 622-105-7212.

Clubs & Organizations

• Club Deportivo Board Meeting. 8:30am. NEW
• Art League. 9:00am – 1:00pm, Tecalai. For more information, call 226-0377.
• Duplicate Bridge. 10:00am, Fiesta Real.
• Contract Bridge. 12:30pm. Club Deportivo. No partner needed. Be early in case enough people don’t show up. More information, Janet Beaty jbeaty6@msn.com.

Sports

• Exercise. 8:00am, Club Deportivo.

Tuesday, February 23

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno & Omar Arriaga. 3:30pm – 5:30pm, Soggy Peso.
• Efrain and Martin Giacoman. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Fiesta Hotel.
• Cash Ross. 6:00pm – 10:00pm, Evie’s Iguanas Bar.

Clubs & Organizations

• Computer Club. 9:15am at Tequilas — early birds meet for breakfast at 8:30am. For more information contact Phyllis at 226-2153.
• Rotary Club Meeting. 12:00pm, Fiesta Real.
• Women’s Bible Study. San Carlos Community Church, 1:30pm. Studying “Breaking Free” a Beth Moore study. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact Lynne Penney at 227-0223 or lynnepenney@ymail.com.
• Bingo. 6:30pm, Club Deportivo. For more information, call 226-0716.
• Rotary Club spouses night out. For reservations, call Dixie 226-0106.

Sports

• Exercise. 8:00am, Club Deportivo.
• Tai Chi. 8:45am – 10:00am, Club Deportivo. With June Davis and Janet Beaty. Beginners and intermediate levels. For more information, contact Janet at jbeaty6@msn.com.
• The Nifty Niners – the ladies 9 hole golf group. 9:00am. Visitors, residents and golf members are welcome to join us at the San Carlos Country Club. For more info, email us at scniftyniners@yahoo.com or call 226-1519.
• Softball. 10:00am at Paradiso. Fun pick-up games for people of all skill levels. Spectators and cheerleaders welcome. The group often then goes for lunch together.

Save these Dates:

(see next week’s newsletter for more information on these fun-filled events):

• February 24^th – 27^th. Painting Workshop with Peter Darvas. 9:00am – 1:00pm.
• Friday, February 26^th. The American Consulate will be holding a “town hall” meeting at La Palapa.
• Saturday, February 27^th, 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Casino Night at Club Deportivo.
• Sunday, February 28^th. SBPA Annual Chili Cook-off with Liga de Arte show and music provided by Eric Holland. From 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Los Jitos Plaza.
• Saturday, March 6^th. Ceramics Show, Ceramics Club of Club Deportivo. 10:00am to 1:00pm. This includes a silent auction of select ceramics pieces made by the members, a bake sale, hot dogs and several Raffle items.
• Saturday, March 6^th. Annual Liga de Arte show. Loma Del Mar clubhouse, 10:00am – 2:00pm. Also, raffle, door prizes and munchies.
• March 7^th, 8^th & 9^th Rescate’s Melodrama “Ghostly Manor”. Held at the Rescate facility. Tickets are available at Banamex, Remax Realty, and Barracuda Bobs.
• March 11^th. PAC Concert, featuring the Santa Cruz River Band. 6:00pm, San Carlos Plaza.
• March 12^th, 13^th & 14^th. Sonora Riders present motorcycle exhibitions, shows and live music.
• March 14^th. Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies spring training game in Hermosillo.
• March 20^th. Imitafest 2010, a benefit for the Rancho del Niño San Humberto.
• March 21^st. Castaway Kids are hosting Adelante Estudiante Beach Day — a day at the beach for the kids who are in the Adelante Estudiante sponsorship program.

If you’re asking yourself, how do I get my events & happy hour added, the answer is simple:

Just email us – we’d be happy to list your events for free.

What’s Up San Carlos is published by David Irons and Christa Thomas

Special thanks to Sue Fehrle, Eric Holland, Johan Broere,

and Bryan Replogle, for their help with this issue.