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Akumal Arts Festival, November 9 – 11

October 1, 2018 0

— from the Festival Greetings To All, It is with great pleasure I want to share some fabulous news with our lovely little community of Akumal. Beginning on November 9th and ending on November 12th we will be hosting the Akumal Arts Festival! We have had an amazing response [……]

Best of the Best, September 2018

September 30, 2018 0

Incredible fun the gathering at La Buena Vida for September’s Best of the Best. When “no one” is in Akumal, this event manages to draw the die-hards to share a glass of their favorite brew and recent events. Because of health issues, Mary Henderson, who normally does the organizing, forgot [……]

Nature and Critters

Mayan Garden Club Meeting

September 30, 2018 0

The October meeting of the Mayan Garden Club will be held at Jungle Reef in Tao Ocean on 3 October at 10:30am. We will hear the latest report on the status of the turtles and then discuss plans for the Akumal Art Fest. Meetings are always open [……]

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Akumal Arts Festival & Residency Funding

September 30, 2018 0

Akumal Arts Festival & Residency has established a goal of raising $8000 usd to bankroll their community activity. According to their Facebook site ——— Akumal Villas’ sponsorship is going for a giant order of spray paint! Thank you for jumping on board at the conception of [……]

Hekab Be Summer Camp

September 30, 2018 0

— Courtesy of Betsy Amy-Vogt at Hekab Be Library Everyone had a fantastic time at Hekab Be Summer Camp! For three weeks, Hekab Be was transformed into summer camp as we explored the art and culture of Mexico, learning about the traditions of our local Maya, as well as the [……]

Nature and Critters

MGC Tip for October, 2018: Hydrangeas

September 30, 2018 0

GROWING HYDRANGEAS Hydrangeas are the beautiful, large bushes covered with large blooms of blue, white, or pink flowers. The color of the bloom changes to blue in acidic soil and to pink in soil with more lime. It is even possible to have different color blooms on [……]

What’s New Around Akumal etc.

September 30, 2018 0

This photo of a water spout was taken by Paul Sánchez Navarro last month. The phenomenon isn’t common in our area, which is why we thought ‘better late than never.’ Panadería La Guadalupana, has opened in Chemuyil, another enterprise of the family who owns [……]

Events

Akumal Arts Festival: Confirmed Artists!

September 30, 2018 0

Have a look at the list of artists participating in the Akumal Arts Fest — see someone you know? Someone you’d like to know? Four continents will be represented November 9 – 11, right here in Akumal! Adriana Balaam, MX – https://www.instagram.com/destroy.order/ Aerose Art, USA – https://instagram.com/aerose_art/ [……]

Akumal Foodie Field Trips to Yum Yum

September 30, 2018 0

Yum Yum – By George is on the corner of Avenida 10 and Calle 6 in downtown Playa del Carmen. They primarily serve Thai and Indian dishes, and offer both vegetarian and vegan options. As you can see in the photos, their presentation is delightful! Hours are daily 9am-11pm. Parking [……]

Bits & Pieces – September 2018

September 30, 2018 0

A little this & that from Mexican media. • Personnel begin arriving to populate new military city outside Cancun https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/personnel-begin-arriving-to-populate-new-military-city-outside-cancun/2018.html • Mexico’s oldest woman – and perhaps oldest in the world- dies at 124 https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexicos-oldest-woman-dies-at-124/ • With a fourth-place ranking, Mexico still among favorite countries for expats https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-still-among-favorite-countries-for-expats/ • Indigenous [……]