"Planet 2010" Akumal Art Show, featuring Richard Mazzola

"Planet 2010" Akumal Art Show, featuring Richard Mazzola
The wonders of the Mayan calendar ending in the year 2012 holds fascinating and ancient mysteries alluding to rebirth, enlightenment and harmonic convergence. These concepts are explored in a surrealistic series of paintings by local artist, Richard Mazzola, of Ak-Nah Galeria in Akumal.
There will be a showing of this series of captivating and colorful oil paintings on Friday, February 5th, 7-10 PM at Villa Taj Kumal, located at the entrance to Las Casitas and next to TSA Travel Agency in Akumal.
Wine and cheese served

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“Hope for Haiti” events taking place in Akumal and throughout Riviera Maya!

Nations and aid organizations around the globe are scrambling to provide aid to Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake. This Sunday, January 24th, the community of Akumal will come together to extend its support to the thousands of Haitians, our Caribbean cousins, who need our help.

When: 2:00-9:00 pm - Sunday, January 24, 2010 – There will be many activities happening throughout the day, including a Bring-Buy-Sell Bazaar, Music & Entertainment!

Where: The Akumal Stage (located in the middle of the village in front of Peak Gym, Turtle Bay Bakery, and La Cueva del Pescador). Events and activities are being added and updated daily! The current schedule and line up is as follows: 2-3:30 DJ, 3:30 Caribbean Soul Band 5:00 James Sweeney and the Men in Blues from Pto. Morelos, 7pm Bandikoro.

With music, food and entertainment, all proceeds will go to Doctors without Borders Emergency Relief Fund which ensures that medical teams can react to the Haiti emergency and humanitarian crises all over the world.

Events will also be happening along the Rivera Maya in Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos.

If you are unable to attend but would like to contribute to the cause, please click here to make a donation to "Hope for Haiti"

Thank you for your support!

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Haiti earthquake: How to help

Akumal Direct has been deeply touched by the tragedy and devastation in Haiti. Please keep those who have been affected by this catastrophe and those who are assisting them in your thoughts and prayers.

Join us in supporting one of the many organizations participating in efforts to help the people of Haiti by visiting MSNBC Haiti Earthquake: How to help

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Shake off those winter blues, grab your loudest shirt and flip flops from your closet and head to the Caribbean! At these great prices you have no reason not to! Visit our Specials page for many great deals!