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Explayarte's "Les Miserables" Packs the House at Xcaret!

Last week, Playa del Carmen's Music and Performing Arts School, Explayarte presented its full scale production of the award winning musical, Les Miserables. The show ran for three nights to packed and overwhelmingly enthusiastic audiences in Xcaret's Foro Abierto. This is the 5th Explayarte production that I have seen, my 4th as a corporate sponsor and the 3rd that Cat has participated in. Read More...

Posted Thursday, April 25, 2013 2:57 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Schools, Fun, Culture, 2013, Explayarte, Xcaret

Rotary Club Rubber Ducky Regatta in Cancun MOVED to May 12th

On April 14, Rotary Playa del Carmen Seaside will be participating with other Quintana Roo Rotary Clubs in the Grand Rubber Ducky Regatta! First prize is a house in Cancun!!! Additional awesome prizes include a motorbike, home appliances, furniture packages, flatscreen TVs and much more! Read More...

Posted Saturday, March 23, 2013 5:28 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Cancun , Playa del Carmen , Schools, Fun, Charity, Volunteering, 2013, Rotary

Learn Spanish in 3 Days - Locals DISCOUNT!

Learn Spanish in 3 Days in a fun and easy way with frequency modulation rapid learning techniques This course is based on the teachings of Dr. Georgi Lozanov and is not about memorization. Puerto Aventuras Class - January 30, 31 and Feb. 1st, 2013. Read More...

Posted Sunday, January 27, 2013 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Events, Puerto Aventuras, Family Life, Schools, Fun, 2013

Auditions for "Les Miserables" Jan. 9,10 & 11 at Explayarte

Do you have an aspiring young actor or actress at home? Does your son or daughter dream of a life on the the stage? Playa del Carmen's premier performance arts school is looking for performers for it's upcoming production. Following the success of Jesus Christ Superstar, Pippin, CATS, Seussical the Musical and most recently All Shook Up, Explayarte is pleased to announce its next production, the long running classic, Les Miserables. Read More...

Posted Wednesday, January 09, 2013 2:00 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Chemuyil , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Schools, Golf, Culture, 2013

Notes on Napkins - Breakfast is Served at Co.Cos Cocina!!

Coty Villareal has made a quite a splash in our culinary community since beginning her top notch cooking classes to Playa del Carmen. This week Coty invited her friends and supporters for an Open House to inaugurate the new "Breakfast and Deli" at Co.Cos Cocina Cosmopolita where she will be serving breakfast and lunch. Read More...

Posted Wednesday, December 05, 2012 5:15 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Open Houses, Events, Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, Schools, Fun, Cooking, Notes on Napkins, 2012, Good Eats

Prepare to be "All Shook Up" in December!

Do you love musical theatre? Do you love Elvis Presley? Then Explayarte invites YOU to enjoy their upcoming production, All Shook Up! Read More...

Posted Monday, November 26, 2012 11:52 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Schools, Fun, 2012

Fundraiser for Otoch Paal Montessori School in Akumal

Saturday Aug. 11, 2012 Tiramisu Restaurant will host a fundraising dinner and evening of entertainment to support the Otoch Paal Montessori School in Akumal. Cocktails will begin at 7:15 pm with dinner and entertainment starting at 8:00 pm. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, August 07, 2012 5:01 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Puerto Aventuras, Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Schools, Fun, Charity, Akumal

Summer Camps and Activities for Kids on the Riviera Maya 2012

By popular demand we have once again put together a listing of summers camps and programs for children on the Riviera Maya. I have not yet heard back from all of the organizations who I have reached out. Read More...

Posted Monday, June 11, 2012 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Mayan Riviera , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Travel, Schools, Fun, Retreats, 2012

Book Drive at Papalote School

The students in the 1er year of Preperatoria at Bachillerato Naciones Unidas/El Papalote School are conducting a community project in their Ethics and Values class. Read More...

Posted Thursday, June 07, 2012 2:58 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Schools, 2012

Playa Kids Learn Side by Side with Master Chefs!

For the 5th year in a row, Vatel Club de Mexico and Flora, Fauna y Cultura Mexico have joined together to present "Aprendiendo con el Chef", a wonderful culinary event for children ages 5 to 12. This is the second year that this event has been held at Parque la Ceiba in the heart of Playa del Carmen. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, June 05, 2012 7:58 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Schools, Fun, Cooking, 2012

Big News in Little Puerto Morelos!!

On March 20th, 2012, the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) announced the finalists for their 2012 Awards of Excellence. Our own Catriona Brown, owner/proprietor of The Little Mexican Cooking School in Puerto Morelos, was notified Read More...

Posted Monday, March 26, 2012 7:14 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Mayan Riviera , Puerto Morelos , Schools, Fun, Cooking, 2012

3rd Annual BuyPlaya 5K Spring Race Set for March 25, 2012 in Playa del Carmen

With less than one week remaining before the third annual BuyPlaya 5K Spring Race, organizers, parents and local business owners are kicking into high gear for this exciting fundraising event for Ak Lu'um International School. On March 25 at 7:45am, participants will run, walk or stroll the 5 kilometer course leaving from the Parque Leona Vicario, making a loop through the picturesque Playacar resort community and finishing in the historical Parque Fundadores on the shores of the Mexican Caribbean. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, March 20, 2012 10:02 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Schools, Fun, Charity, Contest, 2012

Celebrating the Vernal Equinox in Playa del Carmen

In Playa del Carmen, a slightly smaller Vernal Equinox celebration takes place on the ruins on the shores of the Caribbean in Playacar, welcoming spring to the Riviera Maya. Each year the Ak Lu'um School community comes together to recognize and celebrate the rites of Spring and the significance of this seasonal transition in ourselves and our daily routines. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, March 20, 2012 10:41 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Mayan Riviera , Family Life, Schools, Fun, 2012

2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament in Puerto Aventuras

The second annual Puerto Aventuras Charitable Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. The money raised will benefit the High School in the Poblado. This school building is about 90% complete, and is in its first year of operation with 40 children attending. The teachers expect next year’s enrollment to be about double. Last year’s golf tournament generated $8500 usd and allowed the addition of doors and windows to the building. This year, the money raised will again be dedicated to continued improvements in the facility. Read More...

Posted Saturday, February 25, 2012 3:48 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Puerto Aventuras, Schools, Fun, Charity, Golf, 2012

KKIS "Keep Kids in School" a Charitable Initiative in Playa del Carmen

For the past few years, a caring group of Playa del Carmen residents and frequent flyers banded together to help spread a bit of Christmas joy to the less fortunate children of our region. In December 2011 this program, now known as "Christmas Dreams Playa" was able to provide gifts for over 200 children who might otherwise receive no present at all for the holidays. In total over $86,000 mn worth of presents, school supplies and food essentials were distributed by "Christmas Dreams Playa" during the 2011 holiday season, an amazing accomplishment. Read More...

Posted Monday, February 20, 2012 8:20 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Schools, Charity, 2012

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