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Calendario de Eventos (Español) Calendar of Events (English) Orgullo Vallarta Pride Domingo 15 Sunday Martes 17 Tuesday Viernes 20 Friday Sábado 21 Saturday Domingo 22 Sunday Martes 24 Tuesday Miércoles 25 Wednesday Jueves 26 Thursday Viernes 27 Friday Sábado 28 Saturday Domingo 29 Sunday Patrocinadores 2016 Sponsors MAPA • MAP
©2016 REVISTA GAYPV. All rights reserved. Any and all financial expenditures associated with the the design, production and marketing of this publication have been borne by GAYPV Magazine alone, with no obligation to the organizers of Vallarta Pride. GAYPV receives no monetary benefit or advertising revenue in return for producing this guide. Special thanks to MACLEOD WHITNEY ADVERTISING, Private Client Division, for contributing both creative talent and technical expertise. • Idan Matalon, 2016 parade marshal, supplied his photo for our cover composite.
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ABOUT VALLARTA PRIDE For the fourth consecutive year (from May 16 - 29 in 2016), Puerto Vallarta will welcome the largest LGBT Pride event in the region: Vallarta Pride. Associations, companies and the LGBT community have joined together again to organize this event which celebrates diversity within the city in a two week festival offering arts and culture events, concerts, entertainment, films, fun, lots of partying and the fabulous Pride Parade. Most events are free to the public and once again show the world the best of this accepting and vibrant community. It is that level of acceptance which has made Puerto Vallarta recognized worldwide as an LGBT mecca, hosting national and international gay visitors and creating a sophisticated culture that is an important artistic, professional, altruistic and economic contributor to the community. This cultural heritage was adopted by the Vallarta Pride Organizing Committee, which works in conjunction with public and private partnerships and to make the city a player on the world stage of LGBT celebrations. Vallarta Pride works towards a future without discrimination where all have fair and equal rights under law. The organization’s LGBT events inspire, commemorate and celebrate diversity in the community. www.vallartapride.com
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ACT LGBT A.C. was formed by a group of concerned business owners looking for new ways to promote Puerto Vallarta worldwide. Although first working under a different name, the group was founded by Laura Gelezunas of Media Diva International, Tim Wilson of GAYPV Magazine, Daniel Gomez of Mijo! Brands, Oscar Moran of RHOM Design and Bill Hevener of BuenFlex Clothing. At a second meeting, the committee added Christian Serrano of Gay Vallarta Bar-Hopping. From those initial meetings two ideas were born: The need to create a gay business association and to sponsor a Gay Pride event in Puerto Vallarta. The group recognized that the business community at large would not take the LGBT business community seriously until there was an organized legal association. Since the community had been unable to come together without conflict in the past, the group decided to hold monthly meetings on what was happening in and around the business development community in Puerto Vallarta. This Group was called GEGPV. The first meeting was held at Almar Resort Luxury All Suites & Spa on March 4th, 2013. At that meeting volunteers were solicited to form the first Vallarta Pride Committee. Concerned about possible conflicts within the community, the Pride Committee was separated from the business association to function under the name of DFEC (Diversity Fests Events Committee) although the steering committees had shared members. After the second meeting, luncheon and networking components were added. It was realized that there was a need and intrinsic value in just creating time to talk to one another. This time ultimately proved to be deemed highly valuable and very useful to the members. The committee continued to listen to feedback to continue improving on what it could provide to the community. The first committee meeting for Pride occurred on March 28th, 2013 at the SETAC offices. After a tremendous amount of work by the Pride Steering Committee, the first pride weekend was held in Puerto Vallarta from May 24th to 26th, 2013. Subsequently, ACT LGBT A.C. has been continuing its monthly luncheons and continues in its goal of providing a solid and permanent LGBT Business Association. www.actlgbt.org
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VALLARTA PRIDE COMMITTEE Armando Sánchez, President of Vallarta Pride 2016 With a tourism degree (major in marketing) from University of Guadalajara’s PV campus, Armando moved here from Mazatlán over a decade ago. After working in the hotel industry he ventured into real estate, and 4 years ago became co-owner of Palmera Vacations, a rental agency specializing in PV, Banderas Bay and Mazatlán. He is a founding member of ACT LGBT A.C. and Vallarta Pride. Gary Green After spending most of his time in Orange County before moving to PV ten years ago, Gary brings strong expertise via his current role as Director of Corp. Development for a national not-for-profit health organization. With years of skill coordinating national and international special events and successful cause-related-marketing programs, Gary has also served as Lt. Gov. for Kiwanis International, Regional Advisor for Key Club International, and still co-chairs Puerto Vallarta’s annual Mardi Gras parade and the fire department’s HEROES calendar fundraiser. Carmen Porras Born in Mexico City, Carmen learned a deep appreciation for Mexican heritage and cooking from her family. She studied at Les Roches Hotel Management School in Bluche, Switzerland, learning cooking techniques, management skills and becoming fluent in French, German and English. She wanted a restaurant to call her own and opened El Arrayán in November, 2003. Bill Hevener Vice President of Vallarta Pride 2016, Bill has lived in Puerto Vallarta for nine years. He is married to Raul Duran and together they care for Raul’s nephew Zuri. Raul and Bill started BuenFlex Clothing and RK Supplement four years ago. Bill is a founding member of both ACT LGBT A.C. and Vallarta Pride. Edgar Sánchez Beginning a theatrical career in 1999, Edgar has written 8 plays which have been performed in Puerto Vallarta, Tepic, Mazatlan and Baja California. In 2006, he opened STEREO Bar which Vallarta Lifestyles readers quickly voted Best Alternative Bar. He is currently a judge for the 2nd season of VOICE of Vallarta at ACTII Stages and manages La Supermana bookings. Tim Wilson Originally from Seneca, South Carolina, Tim holds a Bachelors Degree in Finance and Real Estate from Clemson University (1989). He was a Vice President of Oconee Federal Savings and Loan (1986-1996) and District Manager for Gannet Publishing (1996-2000). The real estate entrepreneur retired to Puerto Vallarta 2008 and co-founded GAYPV Magazine in 2010. 11
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GRACIAS • THANK YOU
The Pride Committee appreciates the financial support of individuals and businesses seeking to build a stronger community. Some of the contributors this year include: Mike Williams Don Pickens (Casa Cupula) Round Up Saloon (Dallas, Texas) The Park Gary Green Roberto Ortiz Robert Petty Rich Kaufman Jeremy Satterfield Broadway Cares ENroute Communications Roger Dubois Gary Leckrone & Bill Hofmeister Charles Hess Tom Duafala Robert Stewart Bryan Camp Robert Boyd
Tom Bernes Dean McConkey Ray Careme Mark Page Alexander deHilster Kim Kuzma Cassandra & Candace Shaw Cassandra Shaw Jewelry David Marstellar Bar Frida Holland Travel LLC Christine Kohl LiquidMen PV (Jerry A. Staser) Sergio German Aguirre Salcedo Ronald Samuels Debbie Brolin Egan David Schwendeman (MexLend) Terrence Reilly (MexLend)
Don Varni Francine Peters Tracy Parks Productions Mike Hickman Margaret Parrish Glenn Kacic Mark Gregor-Pearse Aaron O'Brien Sid Goodman Tom Swale Steven Krumholz (KGay Travel) Rip Rupinski Michael Doughman Michel Pascal Ferrari Danny Mininni (ACT II Stages) IN MEMORIAM: David Watt (from Kenneth Dean)
(As at 12:00pm CDT on Monday 16 May 2016. For the latest updates, please visit the VallartaPride.com website)
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DOMINGO
15•5•16 SUNDAY
20:00 Vigilia Internacional al Atardecer International Sunset Memorial Candlelight March
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MARTES
17•5•16 TUESDAY
18:00 Marcha Internacional Contra la Homofobia International March Against Homophobia
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VIERNES
20•5•16 FRIDAY
11:00 Casting Desfile de Modas Casting Mantamar Fashion Show 18:30 Festival de Música en Muelle Los Muertos Music Festival at Los Muertos Pier
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Idan Matalon 2016 Pride Parade Grand Marshal photo by Shay Galant
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21窶｢5窶｢16 SATURDAY 16:00 Feria de la Salud Health Fair 18:00 Noche de Emotion Casino Emotion Casino Night
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PRIDE CRUISE on MAY 26th at 11am
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DOMINGO
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17:00 El Coro Varonil de Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta Men’s Chorus 21:00 Proyección de Muestra Internacional de Cine “Fourth Man Out” International Film Festival Screening “Fourth Man Out”
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24•5•16 TUESDAY
20:00 Ceremonia de Matrimonio al Atardecer Sunset Marriage Ceremony 20:00 Gay Vallarta Bar-Hopping www.gayvallartabarhopping.com 21:00 Proyección de Muestra Internacional de Cine “Paternity Leave” International Film Festival Screening “Paternity Leave”
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MIÉRCOLES
25•5•16 WEDNESDAY 16:00 Feria de la Salud Health Fair 19:00 Desfile de Modas Fashion Show 21:00 Caminata del Arte Gay Gay Art Walk
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JUEVES
26•5•16 THURSDAY 18:00 Púlpito Drag Derby 22:00 Fiesta de Inauguración Opening Party LATE ADDITION: SaltyDog Cruise 11am to 5pm (see ad on page 24)
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DRAG DERBY 2015
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VIERNES
27•5•16 FRIDAY 13:00 TOP Party 18:00 Warmup Pool Party & Secret Garden at Casa Cupula 20:00 Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus 21:00 Chanclifiesta by PINK&PROUD
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28•5•16 SATURDAY 11:00 Pride T-Dance 12:00 Pride Patio Party 17:00 Desfile del Orgullo 2016 Pride Parade 2016 18:00 Fiesta en el Parque Lázaro Cárdenas Lázaro Cardenas Park Party 23:00 After Party en Club Open After Party at Open 45
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SATURDAY / SÁBADO • 28 MAY. 2016 • 17:00
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DOMINGO
29•5•16 SUNDAY
09:00 Desayuno en Taste Restaurant Brunch at Taste Restaurant 11:00 Fiesta de Clausura Closing Party
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