Jun
23
CATCAS General Meeting on July 20
June 23, 2009 | Tags: Community Calendar, Local Business News | Leave a Comment
| July 20, 2009 | ||
| 2:45 pm | to | 4:45 pm |
CATCAS, the South Caribbean Tourism and Business Board, is announcing a general meeting for all members on Monday July 20. The meeting will begin at 2:45pm at the Casa de la Cultura in Puerto Viejo.
There is only one item on the agenda for this special meeting: discussion of a project to construct facilities for the association and authorization to seek financing for this.
Questions should be directed to Rolando Soto at turismocaribesur@yahoo.com.
May
3
Benefit Concert for The Bridge
May 3, 2009 | Tags: Community Calendar, Helping Out | Leave a Comment
| May 9, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Jim MacDougall and the funky 6-piece Los Rayos del Sol Band are presenting a Benefit Dance and Concert for
El Puente—The Bridge on Saturday May 9th from 7 – 10pm.
The Bridge provides education, food, and micro loan assistance for the indigenous of Puerto Viejo. You can reach The Bridge at 2750 0524
The night will feature high energy dance music: rhythm & blues, zydeco, and funk. Entrance fee: 3000 Colones or $6—plus CASH BAR at the Goddess Garden in Cahuita, tel. 2755 0055.
Mar
28
New Jazz Band Debuts Tonight
March 28, 2009 | Tags: Community Calendar, Entertainment | 1 Comment
| March 28, 2009 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
Tonight, a new band makes its mark on Puerto Viejo.
The new configuration of Belladonna and the Shamans debuts this evening at EZ Times from 6:30 till 8:30. The band plays a variety of cool jazz leaning on the Latin side, including samba, basa nova and swing. You will fall in love with Cristiana’s beautiful voice, Marco’s magical sax and Maestro Jim’s inspirational keyboards. Add Martha and John’s experimental rhythm section and EZ Times relaxing atmosphere, and you have the formula for a Jazzy cool, cocktail-sipping evening.
EZ Times is located here.
Feb
25
Limon Chosen as Finish Line for Large Sailing Race
February 25, 2009 | Tags: Community Calendar, Sports, Tourism | Leave a Comment
| November 19, 2009 | to | November 20, 2009 |
The Transat Jacques Vabre, the world’s third largest sailing race will finish up in Puerto Limon in November. The race is expected to draw a large amount of international attention and tourism to the region with 50 vessels participating in the race and 350 journalists expected to cover it.
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The race leaves France on Nov 7 and 8 and will arrive in Limon 12 days later after a voyage of some 5,000 km. Costa Rica’s Caribbean development agency JAPDEVA along with the Costa Rican Tourism Institute ICT and the municipality of Limon have plans to build a marina there for the race which will remain afterwards.
This years race theme is the Coffee Route, and Costa Rica was chosen not only because of its status as a producer of coffee but because the country has a good record of producing sustainable coffee and of protecting the environment. The race’s sponsor is a coffee producer.
Read more: La Nación: Puerto Limón será la meta de regata mundial
Feb
3
Puerto Viejo Shops Grand Opening
February 3, 2009 | Tags: Community Calendar, Local Business News | 3 Comments
| February 7, 2009 | ||
| 5:00 pm | to | 7:00 pm |
It’s been under construction for a while and some of the shops have been open for a while but now it’s time for the grand opening!
Join them Saturday Feb 7th from 5pm to 7pm at Puerto Viejo Shops in downtown Puerto Viejo. There will be complimentary tapas and sangria at Chili Rojo.
Shops, restaurants and offices opening at Puerto Viejo Shops include Chili Rojo, Cantik at Home, Exploradores Outdoors, Reggaeland, Swells Surf Shop, Luna de Febrero, Puerto Viejo Group, Bliss Massage Center and Platanillo.
Jan
23
Benefit Concert to Aid Earthquake Victims
January 23, 2009 | Tags: Community Calendar | Leave a Comment
| January 24, 2009 | ||
| 1:00 am | to | 6:00 pm |
The Puerto Viejo community was blessed to have not suffered in the recent earthquake which affected many other areas of Costa Rica (including our namesake, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui).
But we’d like to help out!
The group Aliviando el Dolor es putting on a benefit concert tomorrow from 10 AM to 6 PM. The event will start at the basketball court and continue at the bus stop. Donations of non-perishable food and clothing in good condition are welcomed.
There will be live gospel music and much more.
Get in touch with Veronica Gordon at Veronica’s Place for more information or to help out.
Nov
26
Arte Viva Cancelled Again But Puerto Viejo Splash Continues
November 26, 2008 | Tags: Community Calendar | Leave a Comment
| November 28, 2008 9:00 pm | to | November 29, 2008 1:30 am |
| November 29, 2008 8:00 pm | to | November 30, 2008 12:45 am |
| November 30, 2008 | ||
| 9:00 pm | to | 11:30 pm |
Arte Viva has announced that their rescheduled event for this weekend has been cancelled. This is the announcement we received:
Queridas amigas, queridos amigos
lamento comunicarle la definitiva cancelacion del festival ArteViva. Las razones creo que son evidentes para todos. Sin embargo queremos decirle a los patrocinadores que, como la mayoria del dinero recaudado no se ha gastado, ellos tendran automaticamente el derecho de aparecer en el afiche oficial de ArteViva 2009. Tambien seguiremos con nuestro programa de Talleres, de lo cual los tendremos informado a travez de nuestra pagina www.arteviva-puertoviejo.com. Finalmente le comunico que la componente Puerto Splash se va a realizar parcialmente con actuaciones de varios grupos (Mekatelyu, Chacra, Jhonny Duxon, Plan B) este fin de semana en Bar Maritza. Este programa es integralmente patrocinado por Puerto Splash (Charlie Wanger). Muchisima graciasa a todos por su comprension y apoyo.
Atentamente
Claudio Ambroso
Presidente EDACS
So it looks like we’ll have to wait for next year. They note in their message above that most of the money donated to this years event remains unspent and so sponsors will automatically have the right for their sponsorship to appear on the 2009 event poster.
They will be continuing with their schedule of workshops so you can get more information on that at www.arteviva-puertoviejo.com.
As well, the Puerto Viejo Splash component is set to go ahead this weekend at Bar Martiza. The previously announced program for that is as follows:
Friday Nov 28 – GRAN INAUGURACIÓN DE PUERTO SPLASH 2008 CON MÚSICA EN VIVO
· KINGO LOVERS, REGGAE, (H. 21.00- 21.45)
· LUÍS ÁNGEL CASTRO, CALIPSO Y REGGAE (H. 22.00 – 22.45)
· PLAN B, REGGAE Y FUSIÓN LATINA (H. 23.00 – 23.45)
· MEKATELYU, REGGAE, SKA Y DANCE (H. 24.00 – 1.30 AM)
Sat Nov 29 – SEGUNDA NOCHE DE PUERTO SPLASH 2008 CON MÚSICA EN VIVO
· RAYMOND COORPORATION, SALSA Y LATINO (H. 20.00 – 21.15)
· JHONNY DIXON AND THE CALIPSO EXPERIENCE (H. 21.30 – 22.45)
· CHACRA Y SU CALIPSO CALIENTE (H.23.00 – 00.45 AM)
Sun Nov 30 – TERCERA NOCHE DE PUERTO SPLASH 2008 CON MÚSICA EN VIVO
· GUILLERMO Y YANINA PRESENTAN MÚSICA BRASILEÑA (H.20.00 – 20.30)
· GEO.CLA.ME. PLAYS JAZZ, CON GEORGIA, CLAUDIO Y MEMO (H.20.45 – 21.30)
· JIM MACDOUGALL Y LOS RAYOS DEL SOL, RITHM N BLUES (H.21.45 – 22.30)
· SANTOS, GUAYABAL, CALAVERA Y AMIGOS, FUSIÓN LATINA (H.22.45 – 23.30)
· COSTA CARIBE, SALSA Y CALIPSO, H.23.30
So at least there’ll be lots of good music to enjoy!
Nov
4
Global Creek Grand Opening Celebration
November 4, 2008 | Tags: Community Calendar | 1 Comment
| November 23, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 8:00 pm |
Global Creek is inviting you to celebrate the grand-opening of the new Global Creek at the existing Jo Jo’s Jungle Retreat! They want to celebrate and share what they have to offer, including:
Plus full retreat facilities and services for groups…and much more…
They’ll have ongoing tours of our varied facilities, guided interpretive nature trail hikes, yoga and body rolling classes, chair massages and more…all provided free of charge.
Snacks & non-alcoholic drinks provided throughout the day and organic wine & cheese in the evening with live music.
And it’s all free!
Nature Trail Tour 10:30, 1 & 3
Chair Massages 11, 2:30 & 5:30
Yoga Class 11:30 & 4
Body-Rolling Class 2 & 3pm
Live Music 5:30-7:30 with Organic Wines,Cheeses & Snacks
Bonfire with snacks & organic wines into the evening. . .
Free Shuttles will run between Puerto Viejo and Global Creek, in Hone Creek (see map for location, if you’re coming on your own):
Leaving PV: 10 & 10:30am, 1, 1:30, 3:30, 4pm
Returning to PV with returning guests after EACH “delivery”
…and FINAL SHUTTLES returning to PV at 7 & 8pm
For more information or questions, contact Kevin or Ahki@aglobalcreek.com, or 2750-2023.
Oct
2
Caribe-Talamanca Mountain Bike Event
October 2, 2008 | Tags: Community Calendar, Sports | Leave a Comment
| October 18, 2008 | ||
| 9:00 am |
The annual PROMOBIKE mountain bike event in Talamanca is coming soon!
Date: October 18, 2008.
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Cost: ¢ 5,000 colones and includes assistance, T-shirt, and a raffle.
Routes start and end at Comisariato Manuel León, Puerto Viejo.
Short Route: 36 kms, level 5-6, Puerto Vieje – Cocles – Margarita – Bribri – Hone Creek – Puerto Viejo
Long Route: 74 kms, level 7, Puerto Vieje – Cocles – Margarita – Bribri – Sixaola River – Bambu – Bratsi – Suretka – Uatsi – Bribri – Hone Creek – Puerto Viejo
For more information:
(506) 8383-8223
(506) 8389-5289
promobikecr@gmail.com
Sep
28
Talk about Globalization and Free Trade
September 28, 2008 | Tags: Community Calendar | Leave a Comment
| October 3, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
The University of Costa Rica is hosting a discussion on the impacts of Globablization and Free Trade on our communities.
The event will be held Oct 3 at 10 a.m. at La Casa de la Cultura.
For more information contact Kioscos@accionsocial.ucr.ac.cr or telephone 2207-4361 or 2280-1841.
Source: Greencoast News: Charla sobre Globalización y Libre Comercio
Sep
6
EasyStreet Music Fiesta Coming in October
September 6, 2008 | Tags: Community Calendar, Entertainment | Leave a Comment
| October 24, 2008 | to | October 26, 2008 |
EasyStreet Productions is planning a three day music festival in Puerto Viejo from Oct 24-26.
The artists and type of music that will be presented at the festival include:
Kimany Marley, JasminKarma, Evolucion, KingoLovers, Mekatelyu, Electronic Music, Calypso, Jazz, Blues, Hip Hop, Soul, and more local and international bands playing.
There will be an accompany Art exhibition held at Ez-Times.
There will also be fireworks, fire dancers, various DJ’s, beach parties, kids park with activities, good food and good intentions.
Venues will include WoddRokk Bar, EZ-Times and Johnny’s Place. They will soon have a website with detailed event information.
One of the goals of the event is to raise funds to preserve biodiversity, and this will be done through Conservation International Group, which does research and projects for preserving nature in the Caribbean Area.
You can watch the video announcing the event (in Spanish) from the Teletica Channel 7 program “Espectaculos” on the Teletica website — after you download the video, go to 4:50 for the segment on EasyStreet.
If you’d like more information on the event, how you can support it or get involved, contact Paola Chaves at easystreetmusicfiesta@live.com.
Aug
27
Jump on the Band Wagon
August 27, 2008 | Tags: Community Calendar | 1 Comment
| September 2, 2008 |
They are doing it again. The band, to be named but known as “The John Wheatly Experience”, is heading to Bocas del Toro to play some gigs, snorkel, explore the islands, make a party, renew their passports, and in general have a ton of fun with you!
So, as you can see, a major part of the plan will crumble if you do not come. So they’re inviting you to join them. Who are they? The band includes members John, Marc, Eric, Kristy, Liam, and special guest Jim MacDougall.
They are doing this international tour/fiesta every three month as a fun way to get their passport stamps. You may have heard that people are now getting busted for having false stamps! So this is a great way to get legit.
Even if your passport may not be ready to renew just now, but if you go early with us this time, you will be in sync with them forever.
They’ve arranged a shuttle service that will pick everyone up in private vans from Puerto Viejo and drive across the border all the way to the ferry in Panama. A ferry will be waiting to whisk everyone to Bocas Town on Isla Colon. This shuttle includes the ferry ticket so you are guaranteed a seat on the boat and won’t have a long wait for the next ferry. The shuttle will save at least an hour, maybe two, over taking public transportation. It’s the easy, fast, secure, comfortable way to go. It will only cost a couple dollars more than doing it with public transportation. And it will be fun with a van load of friends. Crack a beer if you want, and relax! This shuttle returns at the end of the trip, as well. There is limited space so reserve early. $20 each way.
The band will be leaving Tuesday morning, September 2, and returning Friday morning, September 5. Depending on demand, there will be various departure times.
Over the next few days they will be developing a written itinerary. It will include the gigs, activities, parties, costs, suggested meeting points and times for meals, cocktails, etc., transportation times, etc. They will also be deciding on a hotel(s), and we will be able to help you with reservations. Of course the location of the band hotel will remain a secret so as to avoid the paparazzi and your basic panty-waving fanatics.
If you have questions, comments or suggestions, or would like to reserve a spot, please call your favorite bando:
Kristy: 8841-4007, Purejoy23@hotmail.com
Eric: 2750-0168, e@erichaller.com
Marc: 8864-3230, cdmastering@gmail.com
Liam: 8878-7577, liam@tropicaltales.co.cr
Jim: 8859-7511, e3r4t2000@yahoo.com
John: 8849-7600, JungleJamJohn@gmail.com
Aug
15
20 Years of Stash’s Art
August 15, 2008 | Tags: Community Calendar | 1 Comment
| August 20, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Local celeb Stash, great cook and great artist, is presenting a retrospective of 20 years of his art. The show is Wednesday Aug 20 at 7pm at the Tree House Lodge.
Jul
17
Puerto Viejo Open Surf Tournament Set for Aug 9 at Cocles
July 17, 2008 | Tags: Community Calendar, Sports | 1 Comment
| August 9, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 am | to | 4:00 pm |
The next Puerto Viejo Open Pro surf tournament, also known as the Legalize Open Pro, is set for Aug. 9 at 8 a.m. at the beach break in Playa Cocles.
Mark it on your calendars, as these tournaments are always lots of fun. For entry information, contact Beto at 8885-9688, or email reservations@cashewhilllodge.co.cr.
You can see video from January’s tournament on the Videos page.
Jul
9
Marina Update Meeting Next Tuesday
July 9, 2008 | Tags: Community Calendar, Economic Development | Leave a Comment
| July 15, 2008 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
There’s a meeting for all interested in what’s happening with the Marina.
Next Tuesday, the 15 of July at 6 PM in the Proniño building.
Thanks to Alaine at Greencoast News for the heads up.
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