La Cruz comes to life… again!
This time of year marks a spectacular reunion of folks. The anticipation is marvelous; friends share return dates, businesses promote upcoming events, the theatre group is preparing, causes requests donations, restaurants closed for the summer reopen… and always in La Cruz, delightful music.
What really caught my attention and will please many is that there are more options for shopping. In addition to the Octopus Garden and Langosta Diez, Mare Nostrum have added a local artisan crafts area to their restaurants. Organic Love is expanding to include an organic artisanal shop with organic and baked goods, souvenirs, and crafts. Also, the La Cruz Sunday Market that everyone loves has opened a storefront so we no longer have to wait for Sunday to shop for local artisan crafts.
Schedule’s change all the time so check back here as needed as I’ll update as I learn more. What I know at this moment is;
Frascati, La Peska, Langosta Diez, Oso’s marina restaurant, Mare Nostrum and others have stayed open all summer, please continue to support them!
The Sunday Artisans market commences for the season November 5th.
Britannia Pub is going strong with game night on Mondays and open mic nights on Tuesdays!
Octopus Garden; opens in early October with many music options, coffee, meals and more!
- Nov 6, first acoustic night, every Monday is acoustic night.
- Nov 11 Oscar Fuentes Open Season Concert
- Nov 22 Tatewari aniversary.
- November 23 Thanksgiving dinner special
- December 6, first MyArte show and every first Wednesday of the month (Dec-May)
- December 16 César Medina & The Badge Blues Trio (Eric Clapton Show).
- December 23 Dwight Blake En Concierto Motown Show
- December 25 Navidad en la Cruz (Christmas street party, Britannia and Octopus Garden together). DIEGO MONDRAGON
- December 29 DEEP RIVER REUNION CONCERT
- January 6, First Duende show
- January 13 LOBO Y SU GUITARRA
- January 20, Duende show
- January 25, first Geo and Lobo show (arte puro)
- January 27, 2nd anniversary of Tree house bar
- February 3, Duende show
- February 4, superbowl LII Edition
- February 7, You are good man Charlie Brown show (amigos de la Cruz)
- February 10 Geo and Lobo (arte puro)
- February 14 LOBO Y SU GUITARRA VALENTINES DAY
- February 17 Duende show
- Feb 28 street party 3rd annual (Britannia and Octopus Garden)
- March 3, Duende show
- March 10, Geo and Lobo (arte puro)
- March 17 Duende show (san Patricio)
- March 24 LOBO Y SU GUITARRA
* SHUFFLE BAND EVERY THURSDAY starting November.
* THE FRIDAY BAND EVERY FRIDAY
Organic Love; serving breakfast, lunch and dinner taking a daily siesta from 3-6 daily.
Katia and family at Shule’l serving breakfast and more every day.
Black Forest; Sharing their much-adored 2 x 1 Sunday night Schnitzel, until further notice. Live music with Latcho & Andrea commences in December. Oktoberfest in November, date TBA. Thanksgiving dinner served Thursday, November 23rd. A special Christmas menu served December 24th and 25th of December.
The La Cruz Inn open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week! November 23, they’ll serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Every second Saturday starting in November; Happy Hour Music with Matt, unplugged on the street! Sunday’s before or after the Artisans Market enjoy their extended breakfast hours enjoying a Mimosa or Caesar with your meal, including eggs benny!
Masala returned refreshed after exploring Valle Guadalupe to select super Mexican wines. Music twice a week and daily specials for $395 pesos. Live music and a set menu for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Saint Valentine’s Day!
Falconi’s pizza, pasta and bar; R&R (Randy and Russell) will be playing ‘Hardly Strictly Blues Cats’ at Falconi’s on Wednesday evenings starting in November 8th; 7pm
Casa Hule; visit Italy in La Cruz
My Cakes La Cruz serving sweets and coffee or take away dessert, a cake, etc for your dinner.
Mark your calendar;
December 12th; Children’s Christmas pageant.
Britannia pub and the Octopus Garden are continuing the tradition of Christmas gifts for the children of La Cruz. Please keep the children in mind while doing your shopping; colouring books, new stuffed animals, small candies, toys (under $2.00); balls and Barbie type dolls are always a hit. Also appreciates, hotel soaps, lotions and shampoos for the Mama’s. If anyone has or comes across a Santa suit, PLEASE consider donating it to the cause.
Happy homecoming and/or vacation to all!