Welcome to Another Day in Paradise,

It’s March and that means only one thing in Zihuatanejo: the Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival! March 8 – 13, the streets will be full of music in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo as 16 international artists converge on Zihuatanejo from across the globe. On offer will be Gala Dinner Shows, Bar Shows,  Concerts and free to the public events. Coming to us from as close as Morelia, and as far away as South Africa, the artists represent world class talent in diverse genres, from classical, to jazz to blues, to rock and all points in between. Special guests this year include award-winning luthiers (guitar makers) from Paracho, in the state of Michoacan. This is Zihuatanejo’s 8th annual event and as in year’s past the non-profit festival will be raising money to support art and cultural projects within the community. www.zihuafest.info, for more info Also up this month is Food & Wine magazine’s Food & Wine Festival in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, March 26-28, 2011. Billed as an international culinary event, the fest will  highlight traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine by local and guest chefs including special guest, TV personality Rick Bayless. Events will be held at  Ixtapa- Zihuatanejo hotels, on the golf course, in Ixtapa Marina, and on La Ropa beach. www.foodandwine.com/iz for more information.

Check our events calendar for even more offerings in ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, and don’t forget Unlimted Fun!– Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo’s free show and concert series held all season long, Tuesday and Thursdays on the main plaza in downtown Zihuatanejo and Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays at the kiosko / Zocalo in Ixtapa. Shows start at 6:30 and include art exhibitions, dancing, music and more.

The weather has been truly great this season, balmy and beautiful, and downtown Zihuatanejo has never looked better. So make any excuse to get out on the streets and enjoy it!

See you out there!

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