Around San Carlos & Guaymas in Pictures

If you missed the annual Carne Asada, you missed the cutest show in town. The food was tasty and plentiful and Sandra’s Mariachi provided excellent entertainment as always. But the show stoppers were the brightly costumed students from the Ranchito’s school who performed several traditional dances.

Congratulations to the Principal, teachers and PTA at the school and thank you to Rotary for a very fun afternoon.

Click here to watch a short video and for more photos.

Where are the Fish?

Every time I think that the fishing may be slowing down, it picks up again. The sierra were running very strong last week and were easy to catch with small lures. At times there were larger 5-6 pound fish, with the largest up to 7 pounds. I didn’t hear of any reports from the Island due to the strong winds all week. Things should be calming down and warming up for this week though.

I’m thinking that maybe the yellowtail will be biting good this week before they possibly start their spawning period ten days before the full moon. They seem pretty ripe with eggs and other ‘stuff’ and may not wait for the next moon phase. We’ll see. There are still lots of smaller yellowtail around that may continue to bite.

Some big fish were being caught in close off of San Antonio this week in shallow water. Unfortunately, many of the large fish we caught quickly found the rocks in the shallow water. If you choose light tackle, then expect a short-lived battle. We’ll see if the fishing at San Antonio continues to be good this week. The Island should be turning on though as it usually does in the Spring.

Hope to see you on the water. It looks like we’ll be out most every day with all the ‘spring breakers’!

tight lines, Bryan Replogle
repsilon@aol.com
Team Margarita Sportfishing
San Carlos Aquatic Adventures

What’s Playing at MMCinemas?

Some of the movies now playing:

Alice in Wonderland, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter. Both dubbed (in 3D) and subtitled versions are playing, so make sure you check before you buy your ticket. Watch a preview.

Valentine’s Day with Taylor Lautner, Bradley Cooper, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Ashtun Kutcher, Jamie Foxx Patrick Demsey, Topher Grace and Jessica Biel. Watch a preview.

Up in the Air with George Clooney. Watch a preview.

The sci-fi thriller, The Book of Eli with Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman. Watch a preview.

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. Under Selecciona, choose “Sonora” and “Guaymas”. On the next page, 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. 4:00pm to 9:00pm, Tuesday to Sunday with Tecate 12.50 pesos, 1lt cerveza 35 pesos. Free pool during happy hour.

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

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

• Tequila’s. 3:00pm -6:00pm.

• Banana’s. Monday to Friday, 4:00pm – 6:00pm. All domestic drinks are 15 pesos and well drinks are 25 pesos. Every Sunday is “Bloody Mary Sunday” with 25 peso Bloody Mary’s all day long.

• Marina Cantina. 3:00pm -6:00pm Monday and Wednesday through Friday. Cerveza Nacional 2×1. And, Ten Peso Tuesdays with Corona and Pacifico only 10 pesos (after food purchase) all day long (11:00am until closing).

• Paradise Bar. Thursday, all day, 25 peso national drinks. Everyday, get a 10 bottle bucket of Sol for 150 pesos, or bucket of Tecate for 200pesos.

Who’s Who in Entertainment?

Omar Arriaga

Local musician, Omar Arriaga, lives in San Carlos with his wife Kathy, and performs daily with a different show every day. Please check the calendar below for current hot spots where he is playing.

Nine Questions for Omar:

What was the first concert you ever saw? In Ciudad Obregón, when I was in High School my mom, as a rarity, took me to a concert by Juan José Calatayud, a great Mexican Jazz pianist who died in 2003. Only a few people attended, but he said: “so few of us, we shall have a good concert nonetheless”. I had never seen or heard anything like that, it impressed me very much.

What are you listening to these days? More music than ever. When little, I listened to any, or all the music that came near me. As I grew up, I became more selective, until I only listened to Classical, Folkloric, Jazz & Experimental Music for many years. Now I listen to almost any music again, with a receptive set of mind to absorb what is ‘good’ or appreciated about each variation. Short answer: Classical, Jazz, Blues, Boogie, Folk, Latin, Rock, Pop . . .

What was the first album you owned? I listened to old records and tapes for a long time at my grandparents’ and mother’s houses. Maybe the first one I bought was a very inexpensive tape (only one I could afford) of “Instrumental Hits” with standard melodies and movie themes.

What artist, genre or musical trend does everyone seem to love, but you just don’t get? Hip Hop, most Rap, Reggaeton, Mexican drug songs, “Trop-Rock”.

What musical act, current or defunct would you most like to see perform live? Pavarotti singing “Nessun Dorma“.

Musically speaking what is your favorite guilty pleasure? Being a performer now; I hope being a composer will be my guilty pleasure in some future.

What song would you like to have played at your funeral? Once I’m dead, would it matter at all? Anyways: Air on G String by Bach.

What band or artist changed your life and how? When I came back to Sonora from a long non-musical period, Daniel Moreno invited me to work with the rock band “Utopia” (now defunct). I learned the ropes of being a working-performing musician in it, and then I quit when I realized that that could not be my destiny, to instead face the world using my creativity and power.

Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time? I’ve always loved “The John Lennon Collection” and rarely have found myself liking all the songs put together in an album. I’ve loved and missed such a beautiful and brave person as John.

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

Pro San Carlos

Pro San Carlos invites the community to a meeting at 3:30pm on March 17th at the San Carlos Plaza where it will share the results of the initial focus group, let you know what we have been working on and discuss next steps.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Live CD Recording

Thursday March 18th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

Live CD recording with the Sahlens at La Palapa Griega.

They will be joined by Open Mic favorites Neil Duval, Frank Bonifacio Jr, Joe Flores, Rachel West, Susan Sharf, Sam Rainwater, and of course the fabulous Twins! There are always surprises so it’s sure to be a really fun time on a beautiful March night!

The recordings will be released as a CD and their videos will be available on YouTube. We invite all our freinds and neighbors to become immortalized on film at La Palapa Griega!

Imitafest 2010

Everyone is welcome to attend the 8th Annual Imitafest 2010.

Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Auditorio Cívico Fray Ivo Toneck

In this fun event, high school and university students mimic their favorite singer or band. This is a fundraiser for the Rancho del Nino San Humberto, an orphanage located in Empalme. Watch a video from last year’s event.

Acts confirmed to date, include:
1. Pussycat Dolls (Josselin López Bray)
2. Miley Cyrus (Azbel Rodríguez)
3. Lady Gaga (Beatriz Ulloa)
4. Ciara (Paola Jiménez)
5. Gwen Stefani (Karla Kiamy)
6. Hannah Montana (Claudia Estrada)
7. Jonas Brothers
8. Gloria Trevi (Lyli Vargas)
9. Ivy Queen (Lizeth Zatarain)
10. Paulina Rubio (Bárbara Calderón)
11. Jay Sean (Hiram Rodríguez)
12. Jennifer López (Fatyma Bray)
13. Daddy Yankee (Abraham Romandía)
14. Missy Elliot (Tete Silva)
15. Fanny Lu (Ingrid Gómez)
16. S Club 7 (Alma Abascal)
17. Backstreet Boys (Ricardo Anaya)
18. OV7 (María Güereña)
19. Chayanne (Michelle Verdugo)

Adelante Estudiante Beach Day

On March 21st from 9:30am to 5:00pm, Castaway Kids are hosting Adelante Estudiante Beach Day at Paradiso Resort — a day at the beach for the kids who are in the Adelante Estudiante sponsorship program. This will serve as a time for the students, their parents and their sponsors to network, get to know each other better and just have fun together.

The community is asked to get involved by offering their kayaks, atv’s, and whatever else will make this a special day at the beach.

E-mail adelanteestudiante@yahoo.com to volunteer and for more information. Click here for more information on the scholarship program.

Texas Hold’em Tournament

Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 6:00pm. Register by emailing Alex before 6:00pm on the 20th. Cost is 300 pesos per person.

Proceeds will be donated to Rescate San Carlos.

Awards:
1st Place. 50% of pot.
2nd Place. 20% of pot, plus dinner for 2 people.
3rd Place. 10% of pot, plus dinner for 2 people.
For more information, email texasensancarlos@gmail.com or call Alex at 622-134-5852.

Fundraising Breakfast

The local Masonic club is having a fundraising breakfast on Sunday, March 21st at the Yacht club from 8:00am to 12:00pm.

The breakfast is catered by Evie’s.

Tickets are 100 pesos each. Tickets are being sold by the members or you can call Jerry at 226-1185.

All proceeds go to help children in need of medical help.

Help the Community

For those of you who may be packing up to head north in the near future, please help Castaway Kids help the Food Kitchens in Guaymas by taking “left-over” non-perishable food items to one of 4 drop-off locations.

Due to the economic recession, more people are showing up for a hot meal and fewer food donations are coming in — they’re having to turn hungry people away for lack of food — please put some items in the bins at one of these locations and we will see that they are shared with the volunteer kitchens in Guaymas.

Drop-off Locations:  SeaSide Reservations next to the Catholic Church; Seaside-Long Realty in Plaza Arrecifes (behind old Pemex); ERA Realty in Plaza Las Palmas & REMAX.

What’s Happening This Week?

Wednesday, March 17 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Special Event

• Pro San Carlos invites the community to a meeting at 3:30pm at the San Carlos Plaza.NEW
• Bonifacio’s Cotton Club’s St. Patrick’s Day Special, 2 for 1 Mojito Irish Cocktails and live music with Tony Cash Ross. Discounts on appetizers if you “go green”, i.e., bring in aluminum cans to recycle. NEW
• Club Deportivo Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner and dancing with La Familia band. NEW

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Froggy’s.
• Lorena Robles. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, La Palapa Griega. NEW
• 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. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.
• Tony Cash Ross. 9:00pm, Paradise Bar (above Fasta Pasta).

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. Done for the season. NEW

Sports

• Exercise. 8:00am, Club Deportivo.

Thursday, March 18

Special Event

• Live CD recording with the Sahlens at La Palapa Griega, 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Everyone welcome. NEW

Entertainment

• Tony Cash Ross. Bonifacio’s Cotton Club. Proceeds from appetizer sales go to different canine and rescue centers in San Carlos. NEW
• 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. 7:00pm – 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 Nautico.
• 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. For more information, call Ellen Flores at 226-1470.

Sports

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

Friday, March 19

Entertainment

• Eric Holland. Sunset, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club. NEW
• 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. NEW
• Tony Cash Ross. 6:00pm- 10:00pm, Evie’s Iguanas Bar.
• Manuelitos. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Los Famosos Juniors. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.
• Grupo Sexto Sol, Paradise Bar.
• La Familia. 9:15pm, Tequilas.
• The Twins. 9:00pm – midnight, Bar Coral in HotelFiesta.
• 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 Nautico.
• De Javu. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa. Mariachi at midnight.

Clubs & Organizations

• Tecalai Library. 9:00am – 1:00pm. Works on a “leave one, take one” basis. Or, if you don’t have abook 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 atjbeaty6@msn.com.

Saturday, March 20

Special Event

• Imitafest 2010. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Auditorio Cívico Fray Ivo Toneck. NEW
• Texas Hold’em Tournament. 6:00pm. NEW

Entertainment

• Tony Cash. Bonifacio’s Cotton Club. NEW
• Omar Arriaga, Piano Sunset. 5:00pm -8:00pm, Hotel Fiesta.
• Danny Moreno. 5:00pm -8:00pm, La Palapa Griega.
• Ron Daizley. 6:30pm- 9:30pm, Captain’s Club.
• Bobby & Leslie: “unplugged” with The Twins. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Evie’s Iguana Bar.
• Grupo Sexto Sol, Paradise Bar.
• La Familia. 9:15pm, 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.
• Manuelito y Grupo Retro. 7:00pm – 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 Nautico.

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, March 21

Special Event

• Castaway Kids’ Adelante Estudiante Beach Day. 9:30am to 5:00pm, Paradiso. NEW

Entertainment

• Trio Los Cautivos. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Evie’s Iguanas Bar.
• Open Mic. 6:30pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Danny Moreno. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Froggy’s.
• 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 Nautico.

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.

Monday, March 22

Entertainment

• Open Mic at Sunset. Drink specials. Bonifacio’s Cotton Club. NEW
• Trio Los Cautivos. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Evie’s Iguanas Bar.
• Silent Movie Night with Omar Arriaga.7:00pm – 8:30pm, 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

• 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, March 23

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno & Omar Arriaga. 4:00pm – 6:00pm, Soggy Peso.
• Efrain and Martin Giacoman. 5:00pm -8:00pm, Fiesta Hotel.
• Tony 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 at227-0223 or lynnepenney@gmail.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):

• March 25 – 26th. Golf Tournament: Men’s Club Championship.
• March 31st. Cruise ship arrival.
• March 31st to April 4th. Semana Santa.
• April 10th. Tianguis at Rescate, 7:00am until 1:00pm.
• April 25th. Estero del Soldado mountain bike race.
• April PAC concert: Best of San Carlos Talent Show.
• May 28, 29 & 30th, 2010 (Memorial weekend). The Ladies International Fishing Tournament. Sponsored by Club Deportivo de San Carlos.
• May 28 – 30th. Regata Internacional, Tucson Sailing Club.
• May 29 – 30th. 12 Horas Salvando Vidas mountain bike race, Choyas Voladoras.
• July 30 – Aug 1st. New fishing tournament organised by Sonora is Safe.

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