Calendar of Events

November 1^st

.. Day of the Dead. A tribute to Mexican Comedians, 7pm.

On November 1st and 2nd, Mexico celebrates the Day of the Dead. The first is for the remembrance of dead children, and the second is for everyone else. Many families will go to the cemetery where their loved ones are buried, and tend the gravesite, perhaps with a picnic.

November 24

Concert for piano and orchestra, with Fritz Seeinegger at the piano, and the Sinaloa Orchestra for the Arts

November 27

Stars of Tomorrow, a contest for scholarships in voice, dance and music. Tickets are available at the Pacific Pearl and theatre box office

December 1

A tribute to Enrique Patron de Reuda includes Sinaloa Orchestra for the Arts Angela Peralta Chorale, and guest soloists. At the esplanade in front of City Hall

December 16,17

The Nutcracker, a new production by the municipal school of classical ballet

December 19

A Christmas concert by the Mazatlan your symphony and the Mazatlan your chorus

December 20

A Christmas posada and party at the Plaza Machado

December 21

Swim Marathon

Anyone between the ages of 13 and 84 is invited to compete. The race begins at 8am at the beach in front of the Las Flores hotel, and finishes at the Fisherman's monument, some six kilometres down (up) stream. There is money involved, with the first place finisher receiving 6000 pesos, second place receiving 4000, and third place 2000. It costs 150 pesos to enter, and includes a t-shirt and cap.

February 2006

Carnival
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