Over 100 people attended our trip to San Sebastian. The concert in the court yard, jamming in the bar and acoustic music around a camp fire. I always have a great time and this time was no exception. Pictures of the event should be on my web site in a day or two. To check em out, click on "Photos" at the bottom of this page.

My friend Aynsley Dunbar is flying in today and will be playing drums with my band this weekend starting tomorrow night at the Friendship Club benefit. Aynsley did 7 records with Frank Zappa, was the original drummer for Journey, played with John Mahall, John Lennon, Jefferson Starship, David Bowie, and really to many others to list here. Check out Anysley's web site. www.aynsleydunbar.com

This is a busy week for the Friendship Club of La Cruz. Our annual Mexican Benefit is on Wednesday at 7 pm. Tickets are still available for 150 pesos. The Benefit will include a Silent Auction, but we need your donations for this to be a success. Al and Zoe, the elementary school folklorico dancers, and Philo and the Shuffle Band will provide entertainment. A wonderful Mexican buffet dinner, a raffle and the auction will round out a fun-filled evening.

On Friday. Feb. 20, please join us at the La Cruz Marina at 9:30 a.m. for the monthly Nayarit Breakfast Network. You will have the opportunity to meet area business people and enjoy a special brunch for 80 pesos. Reservations need to be made by Wed., Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. with Connie at connie@elementsofmexico.com .

This Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m., the Friendship Club, represented by artist Muriel Taylor, will participate in the Nuevo Vallarta Yacht Club Art Show. Over twenty artists will display and sell their work. There will be complimentary wine, appetizers and live music. Proceeds from the sale of Muriel's art benefit the Friendship Club of La Cruz.

Something new. Water aerobics. Heated pool. 10:30 Tuesday and Thursday. Donations accepted. Call LaDonna Schmidt at 322 149 7905.