Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Fuego, continuing with their music in the park concept, brought in Ascenthium to play some acoustic sets.  They rocked the house, as always, even though it was a much mellower vibe.  They'll be back, and soon.  Thanks, Fuego!  Entire album here and on fb here.

Fuego Bar and Grill is having Barefoot Skinny play on Wednesdays.  He's playing tonight...now.  Pictures from last week.

The Galen Student Government is having their Halloween Bash tomorrow night at Barrio Fino.  Cloud 9 will be there.

In related news, in Cayo, Fuego is having their Halloween costume party and Serendib is having their anniversary special.

The Rotaract Club of San Ignacio has pictures from their See Clean See Green art competition they had at the Cayo Welcome Center, which was the night before they had their Macal River clean up campaign.

"Judging of our Final Posters took Place on Friday, October 11th, 2013, with Finalists coming from Mount Carmel High School and Sacred Heart College.  The club was making early preprations of the location since around 4:30p.m.  There were young local artists presentations, Rotaract Trivia Questions and Prizes, and announcement and distribution of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Consolation Prizes.  We take this moment to thank our Sponsors for the Paint/poster Prizes who were: Fuego Bar & Grill Belize, Cahal Pech Village Resort, San Ignacio Belize, Atlantic Bank San Ignacio Branch, Hun ch'ik Tours, and Belize Telemedia Limited"

Happy Independence Day!  Last night in Cayo was supreme!  Live Music Fridays at Mr. Greedy's always draws a crowd, and the Cayo Welcome Center had Grupo Jade play through the night.  The fireworks were amazingly well done.

"Downtown Cayo was packed with happy party goers, who all came out for some great music, happy hour priced drinks(Mr. Greedy's), and fireworks. Mr. Greedy's Pizzeria had Emmanuel Mangar for their Live Music Friday, and Fuego Bar & Grill Belize brought in Grupo Jade for their Music in the Park at the Cayo Welcome Center.  There's a new restaurant there called D Catch, and they have great drinks and ceviche."

Today's Music in the Park at the Cayo Welcome Center will feature the Rompe Rajas Band and the Laru Beya Boys.  It's starting now.  Last week's concert was the World Culture Band, and it was phenomenal!  Thanks, Fuego Bar and Grill!

"FUEGO's SATURDAY features LIVE Music in the Park. From 11 am .... Laru Beya Boys and Rompe Rajas."

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Cayo's downtown is jumping on weekends.  The Burns avenue pedestrian walkway has a little bit of everything.  Food, and arts galore, and even a massage chair set up.  Emmanuel Mangar tops the list at Mr. Greedy's Live Music Fridays.  The new Fuego Bar and Grill is regularly packed with people enjoying their great appetizers, strong drinks, and unique entrees. 

"Who says it's slow season?  On the 12th of July, downtown Cayo was packed, and Burns avenue was happening.  Arts, crafts, massages, drumming, live music from Emmanuel Mangar.  Awesome!"

In related news, the San Pedro Scoop, no relation, did an article on Cayo this week, and got some decent pictures of downtown.

http://www.sanpedroscoop.com/2013/07/a-quick-look-around-san-ignacio-belize.html

Fuego Bar and Grill opens tomorrow.  They released their menu recently, so you can tell they'll have a good selection, and be pretty affordable.

"Elevated 'Street Food' - farmer's market to table.  Our chefs utilize Belizean ingredients from the farmer's market next door and present it their way in a very comfortable and current setting.  Our mixologists tell their own stories with fresh fruit juice concoctments.  Choose from our music menu and enjoy downtown San Ignacio - it's people, shops and attractions."

Congratulations are in order for 3 Cayo restaurants.  Fuego, Guava Limb, and Montagna Ristorante were all on the Travel Channel's top 10 Belizean restaurants, giving Cayo the most, with 3. 

In related news, Guava Limb is ranked 1st place in Cayo on Tripadvisor.  http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g291969-Cayo.html

"Belize is becoming a trendy culinary destination with chefs using fresh seafood, herbs, fruits and vegetables to create contemporary dishes and drinks...  Belize is an intriguing new culinary destination. Chefs use fresh seafood from the Caribbean, herbs and vegetables from organic gardens and tropical fruits from local markets to create culture-blending dishes."

The Treatery is now open.  It's more than just a coffee shop, it's the total coffee experience.  They have a huge selection of coffee styles, and also have more pastries than you can try in a week, and they are all top notch.  It's in the Cayo Welcome Center, right next to Fuego Bar and Grill.  Album on fb.

"There's a new coffee shop in town, and it's called The Treatery.  It's right next to Fuego's at the Cayo Welcome Center.  They have great coffees and wonderful treats.  Try it once, and you'll go back."

The Winsom Foundation's Paint Up A Storm was yesterday at the Cayo Welcome Center, and it was a big hit.  Daniel Velasquez was there to get some pictures of the event.

"Paint up A Storm in San Ignacio has ended for another year and the Winsom Foundation would like to Thank all the people that was involved in making it a success… The artists giving of their precious time… Marlene for weeks and weeks of driving me to get items etc… The volunteers on the day…Bowen and Bowen for providing a tent Alicia for a tent, Fuego Bar & Grill for providing a wonderful lunch for the artist and their assistance , SISE House of culture for helping with materials and last but not least the Welcome center,,, not only providing the space but bags of water which was so needed in this heat…  Again Thanks everyone for taking part or sponsoring.. Winsom Foundation Paint Up A storm…."

Fuego Bar and Grill, which has done numerous Music in the Parks, is having Rosie Wood play tonight at the restaurant.  She'll perform between 6:00 and 9:00pm. 

Fuego is having a Halloween costume party and happy hour.  It'll be on Halloween night, and it starts at 7:00pm.  Mistah Geeh will be mixing for the event.

"It's coming.....Our FIRST Signature Event."

Boxing, fireworks, and Heineken, what more could you want.  The boxing matches at the Cayo Welcome Center drew a huge crowd last night.  A big thanks to the SISE Town Council and Fuego Bar and Grill for making it happen. 

Airbender Ashanti Garcia was there.  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.533729493372047.1073741825.261592660585733

Pictures on G+.  https://plus.google.com/photos/111893827758236733999/albums/5934388480445003345

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Happy Independence Eve!  There's a lot going on in Cayo this weekend.  Parades, music, dinner specials, motorcades, and fireworks.  The special September Celebration edition of Music in the Park was spectacular.  A big thanks to the BTB and Fuego Bar and Grill for making this happen!  Have a great holiday weekend!

In related news, Fuego is having their Music in the Park tonight, and the Jade Band will be playing.

"There was a lot happening at the Cayo Welcome Center Saturday.  The Belize Tourism Board set up a great little display, and they gave out prizes and some food during the day.  The World Culture Band teamed up with Emmanuel Mangar again at night.  Rompe Rajas also played a few sets."

Last night, at the Cayo Welcome Center, downtown was treated to one of the best concerts of the year when the World Culture Band teamed up with Emmanuel Mangar.  The music was nothing short of superb.  Let's hope this becomes a weekly event.  Fuego Bar and Grill deserves a big round of applause too for sponsoring the event.

"The World Culture Band, along with Emmanuel Mangar, played at the Cayo Welcome Center last night.  The synergy that happens when they play together always makes it an amazing show.  Thanks, Fuego Bar and Grill, for making this happen.  Happy September!"

The Fuego Bar and Grill has officially opened.  They opened on Tuesday night, to much fanfare.  They have a beautiful place at the Cayo Welcome Center.  They open at 4:00pm Tuesdays through Saturdays.