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Hurricane Odile Disaster Relief Fund

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Hurricane Odile damage Todos Santos Palapa Society has set up a Hurricane Odile Disaster Relief Fund.

Our small town of Todos Santos, in Baja California Sur took a direct hit from Category 3 Hurricane Odile on Sunday, Sept 14th, 2014. The devastation is huge leaving no services of power or water. The markets from our small town have been depleted of supplies, many homes have been leveled, and people are struggling to survive. Still this small pueblo shows the true heart of the people of Baja with their spirit of endurance and community cooperation.
The Palapa Society of Todos Santos AC is so grateful to be able to help so many of our local towns people recover from Hurricane Odile. With your contributions we will help to feed, clothe and rebuild the homes and lives of our people in this beautiful Pueblo Magico. There are so many who have lost so much but have survived this disaster with hope and dignity. Together Todos Santos is strong and will persevere.

The Palapa Society Todos Santos is assisting more than 150 people who lost their homes and were totally displaced. We have assisted in all their needs while they are temporarily housed in Todos Santos. Phase 1 of this effort is to provide food, water, shelter and clothing.

Phase 2 of Palapa Society’s relief effort will include larger needs in the community, reconstruction and assistance with building materials for people who lost their homes.

Your generous donation is welcomed by the Palapa Society of Todos Santos Team. We are working hard in helping people in the community.

To make an immediate donation go to:
 GoFundMe.com
For a tax deductible U.S. donation through the International Community Foundation (ICF) please go to:
 Our ICF Hurricane Relief Donation Portal

This relief effort will become a reality thanks to your generous contributions!

Hurricane Odile damage Todos Santos

Hurricane Odile damage Todos Santos

 

 

2015 Todos Santos Music Festival

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vaso logo Todos Santos Music FestivalThe Hotel California and Vaso Loco, LLC, a company founded by guitarist Peter Buck, present the fourth annual Todos Santos Music Festival, a two-week music event benefiting The Palapa Society, A.C. and other local charities. The festival, held in Todos Santos at the legendary Hotel California and in the historic Town Plaza, will take place on January 15-17 & 21-24, 2015. Tickets are now available online here.

The lineup, curated by Peter Buck, features artists spanning the rock, alt-country, and Latin genres. The festival’s first weekend will feature alt-country pioneers Old 97’s and The Jayhawks as well as 2014 Grammy Award-winning Latin quartet La Santa Cecilia. The second weekend will present performances by singer-songwriter and former Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst joined by indie Californian folk-rock band Dawes, famed indie-folk artist M. Ward, revered southern alternative country rockers Drive By Truckers, and Mexico’s critically acclaimed genre-bending ensemble Nortec Collective.

The popular local music showcase, which premiered last year as part of the festival, will return on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. The showcase will feature emerging artists from the Southern Baja community.

The 2015 festival will also welcome back special guest performers including: Peter Buck’s solo project, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur, acclaimed musician and songwriter Chuck Prophet, former Dream Syndicate bandleader Steve Wynn, and vocalist-guitarist Kevn Kinney of Drivin’ N Cryin’.

The proceeds from this year’s festival will again benefit The Palapa Society of Todos Santos, A.C., who will distribute a portion of the proceeds to other Todos Santos Charities. More information

With Gratitude…

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A BIG Thank You to….

Alejandro Escovedo.

Alejandro Escovedo at SXSW
Alejandro Escovedo. Photo credit by Mike Thompson.

Alejandro donated the procedes of his March 16th South by Southwest (SXSW) Closeout Bash at The Continental Club to benefit the The Palapa Society Of Todos Santos, A.C

http://www.facebook.com/alejandroescovedo

Thank You, Writers

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Todos Santos Writers WorkshopThank You Todos Santos Writers Workshop.

They have made a generous donation to The Palapa Society’s Beca Program. With this donation the Beca Program will continue to thrive and give our young people a step up to a better future. The Todos Santos Writers Workshop and the literary community of Todos Santos is committed to the educational aspirations of the young people of our pueblo. Thank you Todos Santos Writers Workshop.
http://www.facebook.com/todossantoswritersworkshop

Historic House Tour

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Todos Santos House TourTodos Santos Historic House Tour

Sunday, March 16, 2014, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Citizens of our Pueblo Magico invite visitors to tour their historic homes.  Proceeds from the tour support The Palapa Society’s building fund. Casa Tota- starting point, Todos Santos. Tour the Historic Homes of Todos Santos and learn more about our towns history. Tour Tickets -$250 pesos. For more information please contact: thepalapasociety@yahoo.com.

Art work for this event was done by Brent Gearan. Thank you Brent.

Todos Santos Music Festival

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Todos Santos Music Festival
Peter Buck and friends in concert at the Hotel California

Hotel California and Vaso Loco, LLC, a company formed by former R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck, will host the third annual Todos Santos Music Festival, a seven-day music event benefiting the Palapa Society, AC, who will distribute a portion of the proceeds to other Todos Santos charities. The festival will be held in Todos Santos, located in the southern Baja region of Mexico on January 16-18 & 22-25, 2014.

The Todos Santos Music Festival will feature several nights of live performances at the Hotel California, with the final show taking place in the historic Todos Santos Town Plaza. The lineup, curated by Peter Buck, features a diverse collection of artists ranging from music industry legends to emerging local talent. Confirmed acts include: Peter Buck’s solo project, alternative rock supergroup The Minus 5, the reunion of acclaimed ‘80s alternative rock group The Dream Syndicate, Southern rock outfit Drivin’ n Cryin’, breakout Mexican indie-pop group Torreblanca, Mexican rock fusion band Twin Tones, and Cumbia band Sonido Gallo Negro. The 2014 festival will also feature, for the first time, a local music showcase featuring the best up-and-coming talent in the Southern Baja area.

You can purchase tickets on our website here.

Peter Buck and Palapa Society
Peter Buck and his musician friends play for the kids at The Palapa Society, 2013

Palapa Building Campaign Fund

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Join us in the launch of our 2013 Campaign to fulfill our vision and need for a permanent Palapa Society Center. In 2012, through the generosity of Peter Buck and Chloe Johnson, The Palapa Society was given temporary use of a building in the San Vicente neighborhood of Todos Santos to house The Palapa Center. Their kindness gave us a safe and convenient environment to administer community programs. It was their intention that The Palapa Society use this opportunity to begin a campaign to raise funds for acquisition of real property and the construction of a permanent Palapa Center. In 2013, we launched the “Palapa Building Campaign Fund” to make this opportunity a reality.

You can help us fulfill our vision by making a donation to the “Palapa Building Campaign Fund”

• Online: An on-line US tax deductible contribution can be made through the International Community Foundation.

• Direct Deposit/Wire Transfer: A direct deposit or wire transfer donation can be made to The Palapa Society of Todos Santos, A.C. account
 (please note, for “Palapa Building Campaign”) to:

BBVA Bancomer


Blvd. Benito Juárez, esq. Zaragoza s/n, Todos Santos, B.C.S., MX

Account No.: 0171817345

Routing # (CLABE): 12040001718173454

Swift Number: BCMRMXMMPYM

Branch Number: 5226 Todos Santos

Annual Tianguis (yard sale)

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Saturday, November 30, 2013, 7th Annual Tianguis (yard sale) 10:00-1:00 at the Ejidal Salon, Calle Militar, Todos Santos. Proceeds from this event fund the beca (education scholarship) program for community children.