Charges for Music a “Misunderstanding” says Municipality

by Maureen Dietrich
28 Mar 15
mazmessenger.com

Following the petition of independent musicians playing in an established locale to drop a recent requirement that they pay 500 pesos annually for a permit, Official Mayor Salvador Reynosa Garzón said yesterday it is official and those musicians do not have to pay.

He stated there is also a “confusion” surrounding the payment by businesses offering live music. Whereas originally it was stated to be 16,000 pesos annually, it is actually a maximum of 100 minimum salaries, or 6,760 pesos.

The rumoured amount of 16,000 pesos could have been confused with the amount payable for renewing liquor licenses which are currently due, he said.

The only musicians paying 500 pesos annually are those who work on public streets, he pointed out.

(from Noroeste)

Annual Fish Fair Opens April 1st

by Maureen Dietrich
27 Mar 15
mazmessenger.com

With the participation of 14 stands, Mazatlán’s annual Fish Fair opens on April 1 and runs through until April 5. Located across from the aquarium in a large parking lot, it is open from 10am to 6pn daily.

As well as offering diverse fish dishes, there is a play area for children, live banda music, cooking classes and handicrafts.

Chefs Gilberto del Toro, Julia Portugal, Angelina Escutia and Marino Maganda will be on hand to cook up local specialities.

At the announcement of the fair on Tuesday, head of Mazatlán´s family services Sylvia Treviño Felton said they expect to surpass the 4,500 people who attended the popular event last year.

(from Noroeste)