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Halloween Concert

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Ascenthium really put on a great show on Saturday night.  Damon Russell got some great shots of the festivities at the Cayo Welcome Center and Bamboo Bar.

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Succotz Festival 2015

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The Succotz Festival was this weekend, and D Russel Photography got some great shots of it. 

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Emmeth Young at Belize Soul Project

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Emmeth Young and the Talla Walla Vibrations drummed the night away at the Soul Project last night.  It's was a phenomenal show, and they even let some of the crowd play along.  D Russell Photography scored some wicked pictures of the concert.

 

In related news, they'll be coming back to play on Boxing day at the Chaya Garden Ashram in Cristo Rey.  Contact them for more information on the event.

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Little Miss Sacred Heart Contestants

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The Little Miss Sacred Heart pageant is on November 16th, and D Russell Photography took some shots, all smiles, of the contestants at the Sacred Heart Church.

 

"Little Miss Sacred Heart 2013-2014 preliminary photos!  Scroll through to find your favorites, share with your friends and family!  Pageant on 16 November, 2013."

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Halloween Block Party

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The Belikin Halloween Block party was wicked fun.  Costume contests, great DJ's, and tons of costumes really made for a fun evening.  D Russell Photography got some awesome shots.

 

https://www.facebook.com/originaldoctord/media_set?set=a.10201007308164746.1073741905.1228361355

 

 

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Succotz Independence Day Parade

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Independence Day found many villages around Cayo having parades and festivities.  Rain didn't stop them either.  Thanks to D Russell Photography, many great pictures were captured. 

 

More pictures here:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.632208110132731.1073741868.577263025627240&type=1

 

And here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.632017330151809.1073741864.577263025627240&type=1

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Open Mic Night at Soul Project

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Open Mic night at the Soul Project is really becoming popular.  Last week, D Russell Photography was there to capture the scene.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.620054014681474.1073741860.577263025627240

 

http://bestofcayo.com/calendar

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SFDC Deciennial Celebration Pictures

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The Succotz Festival Drum Corps had quite an event yesterday.  D Russell Photography captured some great shots.  Looks like there was quite a band turnout.

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Feed the Children Fashion Show

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The Cornerstone Foundation had their Feed the Children Fashion Show last night at the Octavia Waight Centre's auditorium.  Looks like it was a great success, as proved by D Russell Photography's great shots.  Emmanuel Mangar is in, and he got by with a little help from his friends.

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Seniorita Flor de la Feria Final Show

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You can still vote for Seniorita Flor de la Feria.  There are 1000's of pictures on their page and D Russell Photography's page.  The crowning is tomorrow night at the Benque Fiesta.

 

https://www.facebook.com/Srta.FlordelaFeria2013/app_126231547426086

 

"Our last post before we GO BUSY and make our final preparations to select our new queen.  remember that tonight at mid night is the night we select our new miss photogenic winner!  also, you the audience, will vote for MISS POPULARITY once you enter our gates at the pageant tomorrow, VOTINGS FOR THIS TITLE WILL CLOSE AT 9PM.  we have everything almost ready for a great night and a great show!  we are really excited!  may the best win, and i clarify, 11 judges will select our new queen, so dont think that the committee has made prior selections!
SEE YOU ALL TOMORROW!"

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Feed the Children Fashion Show Promo

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The Cornerstone Foundation is having their 2013 Feed the Children Fashion Show on July 13th, at 6:00pm.  They have been posting up pictures of the models that will be there on their page.  The venue this time is the Octavia Waight auditorium.  The fashion show is fundraiser for their feeding program.  You can get tickets for the event at their office starting in the middle of next week.  Have a fun night while supporting a great cause at the some time.  Another shout out to D Russell Photography for the promo shoot.


https://www.facebook.com/events/538351246221653/

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Catwalk in the Jungle Pictures

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The Catwalk in the Jungle Fashion Show was great - the Cayo Welcome Center really is the perfect place for events of this type - and here are some more awesome pictures from the event, courtesy of D Russell Photography.  

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SISE HoC Upcycling Workshop

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The SISE House of Culture had it's recycled art workshop for kids this week, and boy did they learn to make a lot.  D Russell Photography was there to get some great pictures of the happy kds and their art, and Mama's Pizza provided the graduation lunch.  Thanks to everyone that spent their time making this a great learning adventure for the kids!


More pictures here, and here.


"Kids from 6-15 were invited to participate in this summer workshop on recycling and upcycling trash into treasure!  Mama's Pizza brought lunch for the graduation!"

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Srta. Flor de la Feria 2014

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The Benque Fiesta's big weekend is just about here.  Last week was the crowning of Seniorita Flor de la Fiesta.  Congratulations Shelsee Hernandez, aka Srta. Frangipani, for wining the crown!  D Russell Photography captured some great pictures of the event.


In related news, Cave Garden, Benque's hot spot, will be having bashes on Friday and Saturday.

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Soul Project Live Music

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The Soul Project is known for having some amazing live music most nights, and this weekend it was great as always.  Known as the cultural hub of Cayo, it's always a fun spot to hang out.  D Russell Photography got some perfect shots of the festivities.

 

Emmeth Young and the Tall Wall Vibrations are playing there on Saturday, December 7th.  Don't miss one of the best drumming groups in the hemisphere.

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Dia de los Difuntos

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Succotz had a Dia de los Difuntos celebration.  D Russell Photography was there.

 

"Day of the Dead in San Jose Succotz"

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Independence Eve in Cayo

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D Russell captured some great pictures in Cayo on Independence Eve.  The fireworks were great.

 

"Fireworks, passing of the torch, festivities in Cayo, 2013"

 

Benque had fireworks too.  https://www.facebook.com/BenqueViejoDelCarmen/posts/228218954000835

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Battle of St George's Caye Day in Succotz

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Pictures from the Battle of St. George's Caye Day parade in Succotz.  Courtesy of D Russell Photography.

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Miss Chiquitita 2013

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They had the Miss Chiquitita pageant in Benque, and D Russell Photography was there to capture it. 

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Luis Mendez Memorial Football Pictures

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The pictures from the Luis Mendez Memorial Football Game speak for themselves.  R.I.P, Mr. Mendez.  Thanks to D Russell Photography for the wonderful pictures.

 

"Verdes FC vs San Pedro at la Cancha Marshalleck"

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Flor de la Feria 2013 Pageant Pictures

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Here is the definitive album for the Seniorita Flor de la Feria pageant.  Congratulations again to all contestants for doing their best, and having such a well orchestrated event.  Orquidea Negra and Pablo Collado were there too.  D Russell Photography captured it all, and the pictures are crisp and clear.  It's as if he was on the stage too.  Danielli Gutierrez is the new Flor de la Feria 2013.

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Flor de la Feria 2nd Presentation(s)

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The Seniorita Flor de la Feria contestants were at the Cave Garden and the Cancha Marshelleck Friday night for their second presentation(s).  D Russell Photography was there to capture the fun.

 

In related news, Cave Garden is the new happening restaurant in Benque, with live music on the weekends from Pablo Collado.

 

Cave Garden pictures: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.194948193992381.1073741830.167726270047907

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Seniorita Flor de la Feria Pictures

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The Seniorita Flor de la Feria pageant will be on the 11th of July, but if you want to see some pictures of the contestants, and some behind the scenes pictures, they have been posting hundreds of them today.  D Russell Photography really got some great shots over the last few weeks.  They will be having their second presentation at Benque's Noche Cultural tomorrow night at the Cancha Marshalleck.

 

https://www.facebook.com/DRussellPhoto

https://www.facebook.com/Srta.FlordelaFeria2013

 

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