Hitting the waves in Baja

Hitting the waves in Baja : I wanted to go longboarding at Las Gaviotas. But my desire to surf ran up against concerns about safety. In the end, no problemo
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Rosarito Mariachi Divas' Festival Attracts 1,500 And Is On Track To Become An Annual Event

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---The Oct. 2 seaside concert by the Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas attracted 800 people with 700 more attending weekend competitions between music and dance groups from the U.S. and Mexico.

As well as being what many consider one of the best concerts ever presented in the city, the event on the grounds of the Rosarito Beach Hotel raised $5,000 toward the construction of Rosarito’s $1.3 million Boys and Girls Club. Other income went for the sound system, lighting and other expenses for the spetacular.

Tickets Still Available for Rosarito Mariachi Spectacular Featuring Grammy Winners

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO – Despite brisk sales, some tickets remain for this weekend’s international mariachi festival which will feature a Saturday night seaside concert by the Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas.

“It’s truly going to be a spectacular event,” said Rosy Torres, president of the Rosarito Boys & Girls Club, which will receive all profits from the event at the Rosarito Beach Hotel.

“We’ve had hundreds of people from the area and outside the region reserve tickets for the event, but some still area available and also will be at the festival. We are so grateful for the support, the performers and to Gil Sperry for organizing this great event.”

REALIZARÁN EN PLAYAS DE ROSARITO EL PRIMER FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DEL MARIACHI

·         Se contará con la presentación del reconocido “Mariachi Divas”, agrupación ganadora del premio Grammy

·         Todo lo que se recaude será a beneficio de la construcción del Club de Niños y Niñas en Playas de Rosarito

Playas de Rosarito será sede del Primer Festival Internacional de Mariachi y Ballet Folklórico, evento que se llevará a cabo los días 2 y 3 de octubre y en el que se contará con la presentación del reconocido “Mariachi Divas”, agrupación ganadora del premio Grammy.

Rosarito-Ensenada 50 Mile Ride, Sand Sculpting Competition & a Mexican Food Festival --- That’s Just Part of This September in Rosarito Beach

Summer may be over, but the party is not. Rosarito Beach is packed with activities for people of all ages to enjoy during the month of September. A Mexican food festival, an air festival, the largest amateur soccer tournament, a motocross series, a 50-mile bike ride, and a sand sculpting competition are all packed into the month of September! The first weekend of October will also include a two-day Mariachi and Folklorico festival.

I FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DEL MARIACHI Y DEL BALLET FOLKLORICO

El  sábado 2 y domingo 3 de octubre del 2010, se llevará a cabo, por primera vez en Playas de Rosarito, el I Festival del Mariachi y el Ballet Folklórico. La sede de este importante evento cultural binacional, será el Hotel Rosarito.