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Palapa Joe’s was pulsing with the heartbeat of its last open mike of the season last night as poets and musicians held a jam-packed house in thrall. It’s rare that a bar crowd stays quiet for 2 1/2 hours while entertainment is being staged, but that was the case as act after act wowed us. Emcee Betty held it all together with her easy repartee and humor. (If you noticed that one of these photos doesn’t belong here, you caught me! None of the photos of Ron Stock turned out, so I used one of him taken earlier in the day at our writer’s group. )
lifelessons - a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown 
wow – musical post – you spoke to my heart…
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Unfortunately I’ve lost all the commentary… Trying to get it back. It was a great musical night–and poetry night.
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I love open mic sessions. We have them here too at our local pub at St Andrews, lots of fun and good talent discovered.
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Hi Miriam. This was definitely the best open mike session I’ve ever heard…although the only other one I’ve heard at Palapa Joe’s a few weeks ago was wonderful as well.
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Looks like fun time. I enjoyed the pictures.
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That looks like such great fun, wonderful photo series.
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Lucky you to spend a Sundy evening in such a fun environment.
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It is wonderful to be part of such a vibrant and creative community here in La Manzanilla! Thanks for documenting the last Open Mic at Palapa Joe’s. It’s always such a pleasure to see you on the dance floor Judy!
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I know, Denise and every time I’ve come there seem to be more activities worth participating in. I always delude myself into thinking I’m coming here to get away and retreat from life but instead I am always thrust into the thick of it. That music issuing from Palapa Joe’s is like those cartoon cooking aromas seen to pick the characters up off their feet and to float them over towards “what’s cookin’.” It La Manz, there is always a pot of something delicious brewing on the stove and often it’s to your drumbeat.
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WHY??? does open mike night stop at a bar?
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Yes. This town pretty much closes up in the summer when it is too hot for anyone to stir much unless it is a necessity. Most people leave, restaurants and bars close, as do gift shops. Aside from grocery stores and other stores catering to the necessities, most businesses close during the summer.
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Wow! Outside of my experiences!
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