At the Refugio Herpetológico animal sanctuary in Santa Ana, the wards often have heart-breaking histories, but occasionally they are successfully released.
"We couldn't be more delighted, because history has repeated itself and the Little Theatre Group's dream has come true again. It materialized this past August in the form of a large house and huge garden in San Rafael, Escazú," said longtime board member Ann Antkiw.
Complaints against the facility included inappropriate use of tranquilizers and residents being tied down to beds or wheelchairs with improvised restraints.
Taking inspiration from the enchanted forests of storybooks, the 250-square-meter space is like a kindergarten, indoor playground, and art studio rolled into one. Different sections are modeled on different outdoor objects, like “The Nest,” “The Cocoon,” and “The Tree House.”
Police didn't speculate on whether the marijuana might have some spiritual significance, but the discovery of a small .38 Special revolver by police doesn’t bode well for the religious freedom angle.
The artists seem free and feisty: You will find the usual feel-good landscapes, but you will also find fiercely political work, covering every theme imaginable.
There was live music. There were keg-stands. There were even trampolines. The mostly Tico crowd certainly embraced the Irish spirit – emphasis on the spirits.
To Pablo Formal, sharing a cultural experience is even better when you’re also sharing a good beer. This weekend, Formal is going Gaelic: He’s bringing an enormous St. Patrick’s Day celebration to Escazú.
