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Culture
The CSL Museum of Natural History at Plaza Amelia Wilkes in downtown CSL, inaugurated on September 23, 2006, has six salons showcasing the natural and cultural history of Baja California Sur. Hours are Tue-Sun from 10am-2pm & 5pm-8pm. Admission is by donation.
Plaza Pública Leon Cota Collins, next to the Municipal Government Delegation building in Cabo San Lucas at the junction of Highway #19 and El Bordo, features free cultural events on weekends.
Golf
Grupo Questro’s new residential resort, Club Campestre San José, has nine holes of their Nicklaus Design course open for play. All 18 holes will be open by the end of February along with the pro-shop and snack bar. Green fees are $220 U.S., call (624) 144-1200 to reserve tee times.
Nature
Take a drive to the Parque Zoológico, 45 minutes north of San José del Cabo in Santiago, and visit Colmillo, Fax and Rebelde, three new recently donated lion cubs. Renovations are underway to amplify their living space; admission is free, and donations to assist with zoo improvements are welcome. Open daily 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Spirits—Ultra Premium Tequila
“Extra-añejo" is a new ultra premium category of tequila, recognized in March 2006 by NOM (Norma Oficial Mexicana), México’s tequila regulating body. To qualify for this designation, 100% Weber Blue agave tequila must be aged more than three years in oak casks. According to Juan Manuel Solis, enologist and tequilier (tequila specialist) of Vinos y Licores Boulevard, “Some ultra premium tequilas are aged up to 10 years. Flavors of toast, caramel, vanilla, honey, toasted almonds and delicate floral aromas are found in these exceptional tequilas.” Here are two new ultra premium labels set to debut soon.
Cabo Uno
Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo 100% Blue Weber agave tequila brand is moving up with the release of Cabo Uno, an ultra premium tequila aged in oak casks for over three years. “We’ve gone super, super premium with Uno, and honestly, it’s unbelievable, ”said the Red Rocker in a recent interview. Bottled in a lead free crystal decanter and boxed in wood and leather, Uno is set to debut this spring. No word on price yet, but expect it to be about $200 U.S. “All Cabo Wabo tequila is handmade and you can only make so much of it in a certain amount of time. So, instead of industrializing production, I’m maintaining the highest quality possible and introducing limited editions of ultra premium tequila. We’re only going to produce about a 1,800 cases every year with each bottle signed and numbered.” Sammy, we can't wait.
Clase Azul Ultra
• A new ultra premium tequila, Clase Azul Ultra, will be introduced during 2007 in very limited quantities. Aged for a minimum of six years in oak casks previously used for sherry, 100 bottles will be released the first year, each in an elegant decanter, styled with platinum, gold, and a sterling silver agave-shaped medallion. Presented in a wooden case and produced by Tequilas Premium, no price has been announced at press time but estimates run from $600 to $800 U.S. per bottle.
Calendar of Events
Ongoing Events
Whale watching and Laud Sea Turtle nesting season continues.
San José del Cabo Art Walk Every Thursday from 5pm to 9pm; Historic District, Downtown.
San José del Cabo Organic Market Saturdays 9am to 2pm; San José Jockey Club; La Playa Organic and Artisan Market Sundays 9am to 3pm next to the church in La Playita.
February
03-10 • 10th Annual Todos Santos Art Festival: Local & international artists, cultural events and film festival.
05 • Constitution Day: Official national holiday. Government offices and banks close.
15-20 • 103rd Annual Carnaval La Paz
24 • National Flag Day (Día de la Bandera) National holiday to honor the Mexican flag.
March
8-19 • San José del Cabo Fiestas Tradicionales, a week of festivities, cultural events, exhibitions and crowning of the festival queen.
11 • Liga M.A.C. 3rd Annual Jazz Festival
Local and international musicians, silent auction, food and libations.
21 • Birthday of Benito Juárez
Official national holiday. Government offices and banks close.
25 • 3rd Annual Todos Santos Home & Garden Tour
25 • East Cape Arts Festival
9am–4pm; Rancho Buena Vista.
29–01/04 • Baja Shakespeare's “Much Ado About Nothing” Dinner Theater, 6:30pm; tickets $25 U.S. Hotel Palmas de Cortez, Los Barriles.
April
1-8 • Easter Week (Semana Santa)
30 • Children’s Day: Celebrated with gifts, piñatas and festivities.
Live Music & Entertainment
Cabo San Lucas
Hot salsa, cumbia and merengue, Tue-Sun at 11:30pm; Mambo Café, Tesoro Los Cabos.
Romantic Mariachi/piano by Juan Carlos Madariaga, nightly 6:30pm-11pm; Casa Rafael’s, Médano Beach.
Hot jazz pianist Diego Ramírez Tue & Thu; Diego & Daline Jones Fri, at Amarone, Puerto Paraíso.
Latin jazz Mon-Tue; Sensual jazz and R&B by Alex Villegas Wed; the incomparable Daline Jones Thu; Alexey’s Hot Cuban Show Fri-Sat; Classic 80’s with Susie Q. Sun; at Sancho Panza, Tesoro Los Cabos.
International and Spanish ballads by Cariño, nightly 7pm-10pm, Justo al Gusto; near El Tesoro, CSL marina.
Pianist Jorge Cu nightly 6pm-11pm, Art & Lounge Lobby Bar; Playa Grande Resort.
House band “Cabo” nightly at 7:30pm on the patio and 10:30pm in the club; Cabo Wabo Cantina, Guerrero St.
Pianist Peter Bacon, Thu, Fri & Sat 7pm-10pm, Latitude 22 Roadhouse; off Km. 4.5 Transp. Hwy., behind the power plant.
Jazz trio Adamaha, 7pm-10pm except Thursdays; The Office, Médano Beach.
Juan Flores, romantic ballads, 6pm-10pm except Mon; Puerta Vieja, Km. 6.3 Transp. Hwy.
San José del Cabo
Live jazz and Latin beats, 6pm-11pm Mon-Sat.; Havana Supper Club, Km. 28.5 Transp. Hwy.
Mariachi/live music 8pm-10pm except Tue; Tropicana Inn, Blvd. Mijares.
Diego Ramírez Wed 10pm-1am; hot jazz flamenco trio Thu 10pm-1am; lasanta wine bar, Obregón & Hidalgo, downtown.
Sexto Sentido Latin jazz Friday 8pm-11pm; Voíla Bistro in Plaza Paulina, downtown.
Charities & Non-Profit Groups
Amigos de los Niños, A.C.
Providing Quality Medical Care to Children; amigospresident@yahoo.com; adlncabo.com; Tel. (624) 144-3195 | 144-3495.
Liga M.A.C., A.C.
Assisting low-income families and the elderly in San José del Cabo. Centro de Apoyo Liga MAC; Tel. (624) 120-1060. ligamac@prodigy.net.mx
Los Cabos Children's Foundation, A.C.
Providing assistance to children, families, and support organizations in Los Cabos; U.S. Tel. (605) 275-6305.
info@loscaboschildren.org | www.loscaboschildren.org
Los Niños Del Capitán, A.C.
Daycare, education, nutrition, and medical services for children of low-income parents. Daycare center: (624) 173-3807; agebarr@prodigy.net.mx (Spanish); or Kcanf@yahoo.com | (English); www.ninosdelcapitan.com
Project KidSmart
Los Cabos Optimist Clubs - Give the gift of a better future to a child. We help bright kids from low-income families stay in school. Cathie Smith: (624) 143-1212. www.kidsmartcabo.com | cathie@kidsmartcabo.com
C.A.R.E. The SJD Humane Society, A.C.
(624) 130 3171; www.carecabo.org; | voluntarios@carecabo.org
Humane Society of Cabo San Lucas, A.C.
Shelter: (624) 151-5675 and 151-6046; English: (624) 143-3947. | humanesocietycabo@yahoo.com; www.humanesocietycabo.com
Mexican Red Cross • Cruz Roja Mexicana
24-hour rescue and ambulance service funded by donations. CSL (624) 143-3300 and 143-7869; SJD (624) 142-0316.
Grupo Tortuguero • Baja’s Sea Turtle Conservation Group www.grupotortuguero.org
Volunteer Fire Department and Volunteer Lifeguards • Cuerpo de Bomberos and Cuerpo de Salvavidas Voluntarios
24-hour emergency calls. Accepting donations and equipment. CSL (624) 143-9000, 143-3577; SJD (624) 142-2466.
Tourist Police • Policía Turistica International and National Tourist Assistance Daily 8am-5pm and 5pm-2am. CSL Tel. (624) 143-3977.
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