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Welcome to Puerto Vallarta
and Riviera Nayarit Here is some advice to make your trip a little easier and more enjoyable. TIME ZONE: The entire state of Jalisco is on Central Time, as is the southern part of the State of Nayarit starting from Guayabitos in the north. BUSES: A system of urban buses with different routes can bring you from one end of the bay to the other and all the spots in between. Current fare in Puerto Vallarta is $7.50 pesos per ticket and passengers must purchase a new ticket every time they board another bus. There are no “transfers”. TAXIS: There are set rates within defined zones of town. Do not enter a taxi without agreeing on the price with the driver first. Price is per trip not person. MONEY EXCHANGE: Although you may have to wait in line for a few minutes, banks will give you a higher rate of exchange than the exchange booths (caja de cambio). You will need your passport. Better yet, use your bank card to withdraw funds from any ATM machine. Note that ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and generally charge lower fees. DRINKING WATER: For the 18th year in a row, Puerto Vallarta’s water has been awarded a certification of purity for human consumption. The quality of the water tested at the purification plant varies greatly from what comes out of the tap at the other end. So do be careful. If you want to be doubly sure, you can pick up bottled water just about anywhere. EXPORTING PETS: Falling love with the street dog outside your hotel or a puppy on the Malecon doesn’t mean they can’t come home with you. The process is fairly inexpensive and only takes a day or two. You need a certificate of health from a local vet among other things. The time of year that pets can travel in the cargo section of the plane may be your biggest challenge. For the most up-to-date information contact the Puerto Vallarta SPCA at spcapv@gmail.com. COMMON SENSE: Just as you wouldn’t walk around your hometown drunk and beligerent, it is not acceptable to do that here. While Mexicans are a forgiving bunch, basic politeness is appreciated. For the guys, peeing in public is a major faux pas and if you are caught, can get you tossed in jail or an expensive fine. Pay attention to your surroundings. Pay your bills. Be courteous. And have fun! DRINKING AND DRIVING: First off – just don’t. The consequences are not worth it. Taxis are cheap and plentiful. Fines are as much as 10,000 pesos. You can be taken to jail and your vehicle impounded. There are many checkstops on the weekends and you will be asked to blow if they suspect you have been drinking. LEGAL SYSTEM: Not knowing the law is not an valid excuse in Mexico or anywhere. If you find yourself caught in a legal situation be aware that guilt is presumed until your innocence can be proven. This is a very difficult lesson to learn if you are visiting from the United States or Canada in particular. Immediately contact your consulate for assistance. Director Noemi Zamora noemizamorareynoso@gmail.com Editor Lic. Madeline Milne mmilne@Vallartatribune.com Sales Team Rebeca Castellón rebeca.castellonn@gmail.com Information office ventastribuna7@yahoo.com Designer Cynthia E. Andrade G. cysandra@gmail.com cisandra@vallartatribune.com
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Calling in Mexico Calling phones in Mexico can be tricky as it is different than in the US or Canada. There are different codes you need to use depending if you are calling landlines or cellular phones and if they are local or long distance. Long-distance calls from within Mexico For national long-distance calls (within Mexico) the code is 01 plus the area code and phone number. For international long-distance calls, first dial 00, then the country code (for the U.S. and Canada the country code is 1, so you would dial 00 + 1 + area code + 7 digit number). Calling Cell Phones (from a land line) If you are calling from a landline within the area code of the Mexican cell phone number dial 044, then the 10 digit number including area code. Outside of the area code (but still within Mexico) dial 045 and then the 10 digit phone number. Cell phone to cell phone only requires the 10 digit number. Phone Cards Phone cards (“tarjetas telefonicas”) for use in pay phones can be bought at newstands and in pharmacies in denominations of 30, 50 and 100 pesos. Pay phones do not accept coins. When buying a phone card for pay phone use, specify that you would like a “tarjeta LADA,” because pre-paid cell phone cards are also sold in the same establishments. Calling Toll-Free Numbers Some toll free numbers work from Mexico to the US and Canada, but many do not. You need to dial a different prefix. To call the following toll free prefixes, dial as follows: 800 numbers Dial 001-880-then the number 866 numbers Dial 001-883-then the number 877 numbers Dial 001-882-then the number 888 numbers Dial 001-881-then the number
Emergencies: 060 Red Cross: 065 Non-Emergency Police 322.290.0507 Fire Department: 322.223.9476 Ambulance:
Consulates American Immigration: Consulate 322.224.7719 Nuevo Vallarta: 322.222.0069 Consumer Protection: 24 hrs Guadalajara: 01.800.468.8722 333.268.2145 Tourism Offices Canadian Consulate Jalisco: 322.221.2676 322.293.2894 Nayarit: 322.297.1006 24 hrs: 1.800.706.2900 322.222.1533
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Ship Passengers Crown Princess 3,120 Carnival Miracle 2,124 Carnival Miracle 2,124 Norwegian Jewel 2,376 Norwegian Sun 1,936 Zaandam 1,432 Norwegian Sun 1,936 Zaandam 1,432 Norwegian Pearl 2,394 Grand Princess 2,600 Celebrity Infinity 1,950
Day Ship Passengers 12-oct Carnival Miracle 2,124 12-oct Norwegian Jewel 2,376 17-oct Norwegian Sun 1,936 18-oct Norwegian Sun 1,936 18-oct Ruby Princess 3,080 19-oct Norwegian Jewel 2,376 20-oct Island Princess 1,975 26-oct Westerdam 1,916 26-oct Norwegian Jewel 2,376 28-oct Norwegian Sun 1,936 29-oct Norwegian Sun 1,936
In port this month
In the month of October Puerto Vallarta welcomes 47,391 passengers!
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f you’re a regular on this page then you know last week I was watching a covey of quail outside my window while visiting family on Vancouver Island. This week there are no quail, but it is a lovely fall day and the leaves have changed colour. It’s nice. I feel a little nostalgic. I don’t return to Puerto Vallarta until Sunday. Which saddens me because the best (Halloween) party of the year is on Saturday evening. Hosted by ArtVallARTa it’s going to be an
event of epic extravagance. Any party that they host, you know is going to be beyond fabulous. And I keep missing them. I will be in town for the 8th Annual Nacho Daddy Halloween party held on the 31st. I stopped by last year and its great fun with all the live music and friendly, familiar faces. I’ll be hitting the streets in Old Town, which go wild on October 31st with parties spilling into the streets from all the restaurants and bars. It’s a very fun time and if you’re into Halloween – don’t miss it. For a $150 peso donation (to help rescued dogs and cats) you can get your face painted as a catrin(a) at Cassandra Shaw on Basilio Badillo on the 31st. Contact the shop to reserve your space. They also have wonderful Catrina posters for sale with proceeds going to help the animals of Puerto Vallarta. Also, don’t miss the dozens of Dia de Muertos events happening all weekend through to November 2nd. There are altars around Old Town and the Centro neighbourhood. The Malecon and the Presidencia have things happening every day and night, including a Catrina
parade and a Charro parade. There are also free tours of the cemetery in the Cinco de Diciembre neighbourhood that will explain the traditions around Day of the Dead, as well as events in Park Hidalgo and Park Lazaro Cardenas just about every night. For the complete schedule turn to pages 14 and 15. I’ve added in a list of some Halloween parties that are happening from the 29th to the 31st. This is in no way complete. Most bars and clubs will have Halloween events all weekend and again on the 31st. It’s not as common to see people in costume compared to some places north of the border but you won’t be out of place if you want to don your costumes. Two great costume events with lots of prizes are the
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combined YoYoMo’s and Drunken Duck Halloween event on Saturday evening in Bucerias and at Nacho Daddy’s on the 31st in Old Town. Be prepared to see many catrinas and catrins as well as the usual sexy kitty, sexy nurse, sexy police officer, sexy mummy, sexy devil. And if you’re in town with a disguise you can buy or rent at a couple costume stores around town. I’m keeping my costume a secret because I suspect I may win all the big Halloween costume contests. So much to see and do this weekend. Get out of your condos and resorts and explore the traditions of Dia de Muertos. Safe travels, Madeline
Fall Back
On October 30th Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour.
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Amnesty offered for illegal residents Program aimed at as many as 15,000 undocumented residents
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mmigration officials are offering amnesty to an estimated 10,000-15,000 illegal residents, giving them the chance to gain legal status. The temporary regularization program, intended to benefit immigrants that entered Mexico before January 9, 2015, will be set in motion on January 9 and conclude on December 18. Once their application has been accepted, the immigrants will be considered temporary residents for as long as four years and will receive a permit allowing them to work. Applicants can prove their residence in Mexico through several means, such as presenting a lapsed temporary resident’s permit, rent receipts or medical documents. Bus and airplane tickets can also be presented, said the National Immigration Institute (INM). If no documentation is available immigrants can also attest to the time they’ve been residing in Mexico
Official estimates indicate that between 10,000 and 15,000 people live in Mexico without documentation. “I would like to reach 10,000 [regularizations], but if we reach the same number as last year, that would be excellent,” said García. A similar program was applied last year when the INM received 4,000 regularization applications, of which 3,300 were accepted. Application were from Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, China, Cuba, Nicaragua, the United States and Spain. “Our intention next year is to thoroughly promote the program in order to reach the most foreigners with irregular status that we can,” said García. García said no one will be prosecuted, no matter their status, after approaching an INM office. by presenting two witnesses.” After the four years are up they will have the opportunity to become
permanent residents, said an INM official. “We’re interested in people who
already have roots here, a life in the country,” explained María Fernanda García Villalobos.
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Golfer Lorena Ochoa SPCA of Puerto Vallarta to join Hall of Fame G She will be the first Mexican-born By Janice Gonzalez
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orena Ochoa will be among the 2017 inductees into the World Golf Hall of Fame, the first Mexican-born golfer to be chosen. The 37th woman to be inducted, Ochoa, 34, is also the first Latin American and the youngest woman to enter the Hall of Fame. She was selected under the category of Female Competitor for having won at least 15 official victories in tours endorsed by Rolex Ranking. Ochoa’s 27 Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour victories include two major championships, and she was ranked No. 1 in the world for 158 consecutive weeks. She won 21 tournaments between 2006 and 2008, including two majors: the Women’s British Open in 2007 and the ANA Inspiration in 2008. Ochoa was born and raised in
Guadalajara and began playing golf at the age of five, winning a state event at six and a national event at the age of seven, according to Wikipedia. She retired from professional golf in 2010. She hosts her own LPGA event, the Lorena Ochoa Invitational, held annually since 2008 at the Guadalajara Country Club. Proceeds support the Lorena Ochoa Foundation, which operates schools for underprivileged students in Guadalajara. Original: Mexico Daily News
etting excited! Old Town Farmers Market is reopening Saturday, November 5. Be sure to come by our “booth” and say hello. We are looking forward to seeing all our friends and supporters back in town. And stay tuned. We will soon be announcing our regularly scheduled tours of the sanctuary. Come and spend a rewarding afternoon cuddling the animals at Puerto Vallarta’s SPCA Sanctuary. Our dogs and cats are awaiting “forever homes” and your help is needed to jump start their socialization. The goal is to get these animals adjusted and ready to interact in the real world. The majority of the SPCA animals either come from extremely abusive situations or they have been abandoned. Your love and attention can make up for that sad history. During your visit, you can interact with the animals and even take a dog (or two or three) for a walk.
During the low season (May through October), reservations to visit the sanctuary need to be made in advance. To make a reservation, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com. We appreciate any donations you can bring for our rescues and also please feel free to bring treats for sanctuary staff as they truly appreciate it. To see our animals available for adoption, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/spcapv. Go to Photos where you will also find individual Albums for all the animals available as well as a bit of their history. Please be aware that our adoption fee within Mexico
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From Here
Wellness Latina
Marcia Blondin
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Connection and Health “Only by restoring the broken connections can we be healed. Connection is health.” - Wendell Berry
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he Boutique Theatre starts its new season November 3rd, with “A Two-Scented Rose”, translated from the Spanish and directed by Orchid Maestro, T.J. Hartung. A sneak preview starring Catalina Meders and Catherine Beeghly unfolded onstage last week in the Boutique’s new-and-improved theatre. This intimate space is ideal for this look into a what-would-happen-if scenario taking place in a waiting room of a men’s prison. Two women – diametrically opposed in character and manner - are thrown together in a mess of delicious deceit. And, that’s all I am going to say…. The importance of voting is a no-brainer these days but voting at Casa Karma’s bar starting October 26th is downright intoxicating! One hundred ceramic skulls are numbered and posed to receive your money - votes as being the most fabulously decorated. All the money generated by this ‘funraiser’ goes to the new infant literacy program scheduled to begin early January at Los Mangos Library. Owners of Casa Karma, Gholi and Georgia Darehshori, have underwritten the entire cost of the skulls so, the literacy program begins with our library receiving a minimum $25,000 peso donation. And it won’t stop there!
Georgia has ideas on how to raise even more money after the Grand Prize winner is announced November 2nd at 8 pm. Before that date, stop in, chat with Manny behind the bar, have some drinks and put some pesos down on your favourite skull (it can be your own!). Whichever has the most votes (i.e. MONEY: one peso = one vote) will win a two-night stay at the magnificent Casa Karma resort. The real winners will be those chosen children who will learn to decipher the mystery of the alphabet and its yet-untold stories. To be continued! Deux Mec on Olas Altas is open for business. The ‘soft opening’ last week was enjoyed by dozens and dozens of locals and ex-pats. Ron Morgan brought himself and some staff, restaurateurs and a few tourists sitting inside and out sampled tastes of Chef Andreas Fischer’s new menu. The concept of Deux Mec is exciting and challenging. Chef Fischer will work with university trainees in the kitchen – they will discuss menus, shop together for ingredients then combine said ingredients…all the while learning: To create a school within a kitchen with the menu changing every two weeks. I sat at the bar with a professional Foodie at Gena Guarniere’s restaurant Di Vino
Dante’s anniversary re-opening party. He loved everything at Deux Mec AND Di Vino Dante. The gazpacho – served in a small glass – was made from beets topped with a bright yellow splash of mango. A brilliant color and taste combination. Look for it on Di Vino Dante’s new menu. When old friends come to visit Vallarta, a re-visit to familiar places to play catch-up is always in order. El Mole de Jovita was first last week to meet up with Susan after more than a year’s absence. So many people I knew passed by while we had drinks on Basilio Badillo, chatting with owner Sergio and listening to Carmen sing, we opted for Susan’s choice for dinner: Nacho Daddy’s. Where, everyone who had passed us, were sitting waiting for the final Clinton/Trump debate. “Should we stay or should we go?” We stayed…the token Canadians, enjoying our dinner immensely – the outstanding beleaguered waiters were swamped by a decidedly democratic American crowd. After dinner we retreated to the third-last Karaoke party at Encore up the street. There was no clamour (no TV’s!) just cool A/C, some great voices, more old and dear friends. The Scorpio birthday parties have begun and that is it, From Here.
ow many times in your life have you walked by someone and not bothered to engage them in some way or make eye contact? How many times have you violently killed a harmless insect such as a bee because it’s in your way? What do the two have to do with one another - connection. When you sense that we are in this together, you don’t feel painfully alone and have a fresh reverence for all life surfaces. Many years ago when I was living a rushed, stressed out, deadline driven lifestyle that encouraged me to adhere to timelines and pay attention to only myself, it was further ingrained in me from television commercials to magazine covers that happiness existed outside of myself or at least with my next new pair of shoes. And don’t get me wrong; I still enjoy a good pair of shoes every now and then. Buying the next cute outfit, making myself over, thinking about changing my Mexican appearance in order to A) fit in to Caucasian standards or B) to feel worthy was a part of my existence back then. I hadn’t considered that interconnectedness existed within the inner workings of my mind, body and soul and my physical environment. I was craving connection of all kinds, beginning with myself.
My journey of moving from California to Mexico has been one of self-discovery. It has been a mission to answer my calling of better understanding my Mexican roots and my essence of what matters to me in this lifetime as I get to uncover the inner depths of who I am. It has also been a fabulous manifestation of engaging with the life around me in the various forms that it takes - the ocean, the trees, the sand under my feet, having conversations spoken and unspoken with the people and animals that cross my path, even having a better connection with my own breath. Everything has a life force and I had unknowingly lost that knowledge before. Now that I have recaptured that innerknowing I will never ever again let it go astray. The more we love ourselves, each other, the other beings we share this Earth with and Mother Earth who we call home, the more we are able to connect, reengage, love, breathe life into our own vital essence. Who or what do you need to connect or reconnect with? Marcella is a bilingual certified wellness lifestyle coach. Her mission is guiding people to lead healthier lives with attention to compassion and sustainability in the world. She looks at the whole picture and helps you incorporate plant-strong nutrition, movement, and essential oils to support physical and emotional health. To receive health and wellness tips about natural, healthy living in Vallarta sign up for her updates at www.marcellacastellanos.com.
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y now, most expats have heard of FATCA, the 2010 U.S. law that turned the world into a financial reporter to the Treasury. The notion of financial exchange of information had been around for some time. When FATCA was enacted, preexisting international efforts picked up steam. The Common Reporting System (“CRS”) came along. There are about ninety countries signed up, Canada and Mexico included. CRS institutions identify customers who are “residents” of a “participating jurisdiction” and report financial account information meeting specific criteria. That way one’s “home jurisdiction” may learn of overseas accounts. FATCA identifies persons based on U.S. “indicia”: citizenship, place of birth, addresses, telephone numbers. CRS looks for “residence”. In looking for reportable accounts, it seems to me that CRS will go deeper into ownership of entities (corporations, partnerships, trusts and so forth) that have financial accounts. Under CRS, it’s the financial institution’s job to report. Under FATCA, both institutions and persons can have reporting obligations. Under FATCA even retirement accounts and “tax benefitted” retirement and pension accounts are reported, not so under CRS. Earlier this year, Mexico issued rules requiring CRS reporting to 69 countries. Expect that number to go up. Of course, if another one of those countries considers you a resident of Mexico, your infor-
mation will be sent to Mexico’s tax agency, the SAT. While FATCA was “out the gate” the only and therefore most comprehensive scheme, CRS has improved and capitalized on American efforts. FATCA has yielded over $1 billion in “found money” for American coffers. I would not be surprised if the U.S. Treasury observes CRS, mimicking what works, optimizing FATCA for yet more revenue. Mexican financial institutions have SAT guidelines to identify customers and reportable accounts. New account holders are in for a special treat, as they will have to provide more information than preexisting customers. Further, some institutions may choose to be over inclusive and report away more accounts than required. I heard in a recent presentation that Mexican institutions may seek to identify every single non-Mexican and pass their information along. Because of overlapping rules, some may be reported to more than one CRS jurisdiction --plus the U.S. under FATCA. Some people have all the luck. Orlando Gotay is a California licensed tax attorney (with a Master of Laws in Taxation) admitted to practice before the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court and other taxing agencies. His love of things Mexican has led him to devote part of his practice to the tax matters of U.S. expats in Mexico. He can be reached at tax@orlandogotay. com. This is just information, not legal advice. Consult your tax advisor or attorney.
love the holidays in Mexico, and I enjoy sharing them with my family. On November 1, for example, Mexico observes the Day of the Dead. This is an incredibly beautiful, intricate part of my children’s Mexican heritage. With sugar skulls, altars and marigolds, we can celebrate and remember loved ones who have gone before us. It is sometimes more of an effort to share some of my own favorite holidays from childhood, since we live so far from my birth home. I believe it’s important that my children know and experience holidays and traditions that I enjoyed as a child. I have wonderful memories of Halloween growing up. I look back fondly on trick or treating, Halloween parties, homemade costumes, and ghost stories. It’s actually a little strange because I grew up in the Mennonite culture and faith, and Halloween is not strictly encouraged in those circles. In fact, at the time it was pretty much frowned upon by most, along with rock music, dancing, and gambling. Actually, most things that involved laughing out loud and talking to someone of the opposite sex were sort of up for review on a case by case basis. But my dad was always a bit of a rebel in the name of any kind of good, weird fun. We never quite knew what he would plan for us, but because we had an old, abandoned school house on our land, there was always something terrifying and awesome. We would sit out there on chunks of log, pretending not to be scared, and a masked creature would come swooping in and tell us stories about an insane monster who met the business end of a kitchen garbage disposal unit. He perfected a popcorn ball recipe that held more candy than my pillow case at the end of the night. He dressed up using a tensor bandage and a wig and scared the neighbors when he took us around to trick or treat. He and my mom planned Halloween parties for us
where our friends would come and bob for apples with total disregard for the current concerns of saliva and hygiene. I haven’t been back to Canada for Halloween in sixteen years, but my dad still sends me pictures of the clothes he’s stuffed and set out on a chair on the roof, creeping out the two hundred little ghosts and witches as they knock on his door for a treat. I get terribly nostalgic for the uncomfortable sensation of trying to fit a costume over my thick winter jacket and boots and waddling around the neighborhood asking for those delicious snacksized candy bars that you can only find in Canada (Smarties, Jersey Milk and Aero bars, anyone?).
Once I had my own children, I wanted them to experience the thrill of Halloween that I did. The only thing that I didn’t mind avoiding was the winter clothing, because in Vallarta, Halloween means avoiding the plush costume at all costs and understanding that your face paint is going to melt down to your knees by the time you finish trick or treating. The American School has done a lot to help us carry on celebrating Halloween, setting up a huge party every year on one night close to the date. There are rides, haunted houses, games and prizes, with activities for every age group. This year it will be held on October 27. Entrance is 70 pesos and it runs from 6 – 11pm. The theme is Jack’s Nightmare. If you live in an area where there are concentrated areas of expats, most will have homes who welcome trick or treaters. El Tigre in Nuevo Vallarta will have trick or treating on Saturday, October 29. The Marina also has many houses where trick or treaters are welcome on Halloween night. Just look around for the decorated homes and bring your fanciest pillow case. Halloween has infiltrated many places around Mexico, especially ones like Vallarta because of the tourist influence and the expat population. You will see costumes and candy, decorations and props in most major grocery stores and party supply stores. The taste of caramel, the smell of wood smoke, and the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown episode all bring me back to a childhood where October 31 was a day of wonder, jump scares, and absolute childish bliss. I hope your family can also find a way to experience the same spooky fun in Vallarta this year.
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uerto Vallarta’s “favourite weekend attraction” is back! The Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural is opening for its 8th season on Saturday Nov 5th. Be sure to join us and our 85+ vendors for a great selection of locally grown/produced artisan goods and on-site services. We have it all for you, from farmfresh produce, artisan foods, baked goods, hand crafted clothing and jewelry to natural body products, traditional Mexican handcrafts, on-site foods and live music! OTFM-TC Favourites Grab your loved ones, and head on down to pick up these OTFM-TC favourites: Fresh cheeses Pickles Organic coffee Chocolate Farm fresh produce Artisan breads Greek yoghurt Nut butters Eye-catching décor Clothing for all ages Baked goods Homemade dips, dressings, salsas and moles Custom made bikinis and resort wear Handcrafted jewelry, sandals and accessories Agua frescas (flavoured waters) Freshly cut tropical flowers Greeting cards Traditional British fruit and meat pies Prehispanic instruments, Huichol art and traditionally woven items American-certified chiropractic adjustments Then check out the new product lines we’re adding this season: Fresh tortillas Leather purses and canvas bags Men’s clothing
Fresh, local fish and shrimp Infused olive oils Market Expansion For your shopping convenience, we’ve relocated some of the vendors from the Page In The Sun side to the east end of the market along calle Pino Suarez. Look for the posted signs as they will direct you to this expanded shopping area. Food-Fabulous When your tummy starts to rumble, be sure to venture over to our 2 food court areas, one near the main stage on the ocean end and the other, under the upper shaded area east of the kiosko. You will find some of your favourites from last year (Thai, Mexican, coffee, agua frescas, sausage in a bun) along with 4 new food court vendors who will be serving up some new fare. Additions this season are a full
breakfast and waffle menu, paella, pizzas, and ceviche - a traditional Latin American dish made with fresh seafood. And don’t forget the “sweet stuff” that rounds off any food-fabulous meal: Peanut brittle Cakes Cookies Artisan chocolates Sticky buns Sweet breads Candied nuts Music Music lovers will be thrilled to know that we now have two music venues: a main stage for larger groups and the Pino Suarez stage for solo/duo acts. Both will feature some of the most exciting entertainers from Puerto Vallarta.
You’re Invited! We’re open 9:30-2 every Saturday, from November 5 to April 29, 2017. We’re located at Lazaro Cardenas Park in Vallarta’s Emiliano Zapata neighbourhood. For only 14 pesos an hour, you can park in the parkade directly beneath the park. Public buses and taxis also come this way with a Pino Suarez Street drop off.
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Cooking Demos Beginning in December, be sure to join us in our new chef demo area where chefs from neighborhood restaurants will be whipping up some tasty dishes using ingredients found right here at the OTFM-TC. Stay posted for starting dates and chef info.
Meet the Market The OTFM-TC is a North American style market that celebrates the tradition and culture of Mexico’s outdoor tianguis markets. It is also a registered non-profit/ association civil organization that focuses on nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit of Puerto Vallartans. All OTFM-TC products are either grown or locally produced within 75 kilometres of the city.
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Get Involved! Interested in becoming a new vendor or volunteer? Stop by the information booth to complete an application. For the latest in market news (both in English and Spanish), visit oldtownfm.com and “like” us on Facebook (Old.Town. Farmers.Market.PV).
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Aces for Awareness Tennis Tournament
Fun on the Riviera Nayarit
By Michelle Mayer
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nspired by Puerto Vallarta's own Pamela Thompson of Healthcare Resources, PV Sleep Well was excited to sponsor a tennis tournament - the 1st Annual Aces for Awareness! Within hours, the tournament was filled with 20 enthusiastic players and Vallarta's generous community once again showed their true spirit by donating their time, energy and products as prizes. All proceeds benefitted Grupo Bennu- a non-profit for survivors of breast cancer. Mil gracias to all who helped make this an incredible success! Prizes donated by: Erica Maree, Bahia Chiropractic - Erik Fulfer, D.C., Vallarta Food Tours, Marriott Casa Magna, Joe Jack's Fish
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Shack, Page in the Sun, Los Muertos Brewing Company, Rincon de Buenos Aires, Fab Fabric Fellows, Old School Yoga with Michelle Williamson (El Lugar), E.R.Y.T , Max Living, Wellness Day Spa in the Marina, Romy Rivera Tennis Pro at Puesta del Sol, Verity Leslie Photography, Automotriz Los Hermanos and Health Care Resources . Puerto Vallarta rocks, now ladies go get checked!
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ey Everybody! With a thoroughly enjoyable summer vacation I am happy to be back and looking forward to the high season. On the eve before leaving my beautiful Rocky Mountains the temperature was a not so balmy 35 degrees; confirming it was time to depart! A quick reminder that Daylight Saving time ends in Mexico on October 30; remember to mark your calendars as we fall back one hour. Driving Over the Nogales Border I picked up my friend in New Mexico and drove us south in her sporty Mazda 3 to Nogales, Arizona. We choose a beautiful scenic tour on US 60w. Breathtaking views of mountain buttes with amazing clouds made our day as we drove through the White Mountain Apache Reservation into Arizona. We stopped in a town called Patagonia about 23 miles north of the Nogales border, which was a very fun and very small town with one hotel and one bar. We spent a couple of nights there to relax and ended up having a terrific time, singing karaoke and partying at the bar. We also took an interesting tour
of the “Native Seeds / SEARCH”, who preserve Native American seeds and created a library of them. The Native Americans are also gifted seeds to grow food. Patagonia was perfect for an early start over the border. Sundays are the best day to cross the Nogales border as there is very low traffic and the border patrols don’t seem to pay much mind, unless you have an obvious amount of things piled or an enclosed trailer. The Mazda was packed to the gills and these two blond girls literally drove over the border without being stopped. They didn’t even asked to see our passports; NADA! On Sundays there are also no lines what-so-ever at Immigration, which is about 20 miles further. My friend paid for stickers for the car and car insurance in about 20 minutes. I showed my Permenante Residente
card, they stamped my passport and we were on our way. They have been working on the Cuota and the tollbooths pop up fairly quickly along the highway now. The pricing is low at first; about 30 pesos and run up to 160+ the closer you get to Mazatlan. I estimated it was about 200-250 USD. You do need to pay in Pesos. I choose to drive straight through to Mazatlan, which took us about 15 hours. Driving at night can be dangerous in certain areas of the old / new Cuota due to construction. Two-way traffic roads occur with severe right angle turns to get to the other side, and if you’re putting the pedal to the metal like I was, night driving could have unfortunate consequences. I don’t recommend it. However, after you pass Guasave during daylight, the construction is over. Gas UP! Only one Pemex on the long road to Mazatlan after Culiacan located on the hwy by Elota. (Thank the goddesses!) Also the Cuota goes straight through past Matazlan now, so you will need to get off the cuota to get into the city. We stopped in Los Mochis for tacos and they had the BEST sides, making us feel great to be back in Mexico! For questions or comments please contact me at Cat@ RivieraNayar itFun.com AHO!
Sugar Skull Traditions
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ugar art was brought to the New World by Italian missionaries in the 17th century. The first Church mention of sugar art was from Palermo at Easter time when little sugar lambs and angels were made to adorn the side altars in the Catholic Church. Mexico, abundant in sugar production and too poor to buy fancy imported European church decorations, learned quickly from the friars how to make sugar art for their religious festivals. Clay molded sugar figures of angels, sheep and sugar skulls go back to the Colonial Period 18th century. Sugar skulls represented a departed soul, had the name written on the forehead and was placed on the home ofrenda or gravestone to honor the return of a particular spirit. Sugar skull art reflects the
Molded sugar coffins are actually toys for the returning spirits of children on November 1. Pull the string and a smiling calavera skeleton pops out of his coffin!
Gigantic sugar skulls are made from 50 year old molds for the competition at the Feria de Alfinique in Metepec, Mexico.
folk art style of big happy smiles, colorful icing and sparkly tin and glittery adornments. Sugar skulls are labor intensive and made in very small batches in the homes of sugar skull makers.
Dia de Muertos is more of a cultural holiday than a religious one. It is a wonderful way to celebrate the memories of our loved ones who are now gone... through art, cooking, music, building ofrendas,
These wonderful artisans are disappearing as fabricated and imported candy skulls take their place. There is nothing as beautiful as a big, fancy, unusual sugar skull!
doing activities with our children, we can recount family stories, fun times and lessons learned... not how the person died, but how they lived. Source: Mexicansugarskulls.com
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Leigh Thelmadatter is a profesor at Tec de Monterrey, Mexico City, Wikipedian, and semi-professional researcher on Mexican handcrafts and folk arts. She has a blog called Creative Hands of Mexico and is working on a book on Mexican paper maché.
The Grand Dame of Day of the Dead
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ew images in Mexico are as ubiquitous or have the depth of meaning as the female grinning skeleton with a large overly-adorned hat and a gown from the late 19th century. She is known as La Calavera Catrina (The Catrina Skull) or simply La Catrina. Her image, and those since derived from it, can not only be seen in Mexican handcrafts, but also in Mexico graphic and fine art. In fact, it is the latter two, which brought this particular figure to life. Catrina began as one of a number of skeletal figures created by José Guadalupe Posada, a graphic artist publishing in Mexico City newspapers in the late 19th and very early 20th centuries. His importance to the development of post Mexican Revolution culture cannot be overstated, deserving of its own article. Originally La Catrina was only a head with the large ornate hats popular among the upper classes of late 19th century (as in the main image), when the fashion and politics were heavily influenced by European trends, so much so that many indigenous and dark-skinned women abandoned traditional clothes and even wore makeup to make their skin look lighter (something still seen today). Posada’s original name for the figure was La Calavera Garbancera, which referred to such women in those times. Diego Rivera took this image and added a body and dress to complete the look in the mural Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central (Dream of a Sunday afternoon in the Alameda Central). To say that Posada invented La Catrina is not to say that he dreamt her up out of nothing. Images of skulls and skeletons for both religious and secular commentary dates back centuries in the Mexican psyche, long before the
La Calavera Catrina by José Guadalupe Posada cartoneria. While most often made and seen in October/November, La Catrina remains one of (if not the) most popular figure made in paper mache, as well as papel picado. The small town of Capula, Michoacan is famous in part for the
Catrina with Diego Rivera as a boy (left). Frida Kahlo is behind Rivera. Spanish conquest. Posada and Rivera simply made a more modern version, adapted to the social and political issues of the time. One of these in particular is Mexico’s fairly rigid class structure, with La Catrina as a reminder that death equalizes all of us in the end. The reason alone may be enough to explain the figure’s continuing popularity in all Mexican arts including handcrafts and folk art. Figures of La Catrina can be found in all kinds of materials, from clay, to wood, to paper mache (cartoneria) and more. Her image (with or without the full body) can be part of the decoration of any number of items including utensils, bowls, furniture, papel picado, clothing and more. She is also a quite popular image for makeup and costumes. There are no images that approach her popularity, perhaps because no matter where she appears, even on a t-shirt, there is no danger of the image devolving into kitsch because Death’s semi-venerated status in Mexico. There are several handcraft traditions which are strongly linked to this image. She is a major figure in Day of the Dead decorations, featured on altars and has since inspired innumerable variations of skeletons imitating the living, especially in
making of Catrina figure, often with fine details from local clay. She can be accompanied by a gentlemen in dapper clothes from the same period, called El Catrino. In October, the town hosts an even exclusively dedicated to these
figures. Skeletal images imitating the living are popular in general, and can be found in quite modern dress and settings, but none of these as of yet are close to dethroning La Catrina.
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uapo is such a good looking little boy. He is just a year old and weighs a little over 12 pounds. Guapo is a Chihuahua mix and his heritage has resulted in a sweet, friendly and loving dog. He needs his snuggles, of course, but also enjoys playtime and a good game of fetch. Guapo is a social little boy and gets along fine with other dogs. He has been fully vaccinated and neutered. If you are looking for a little guy who fits perfectly in your lap, then Guapo is for you. Contact us at spcapv@gmail.com for an application.
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SUNDAY OCTOBER 30TH
All Day Day of the Dead Painting Exhibit Along Basilio Badillo, Old Town
All Day Day of the Dead Painting Exhibit Along Basilio Badillo, Old Town
9:00am – 7:00pm Blown Glass Calavera Exhibition At Mundo de Cristal, Old Town
All Day Interactive Altar - Main Plaza, Centro
9:00am – 7:00pm Interactive Selfies with Catrin and Catrina Calle Francisca Rodriguez, Old Town
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 2ND
HALLOWEEN EVENTS While not an official holiday, Halloween has made inroads in the local culture. Children trick or treat along the Malecon or in public spaces, stopping at businesses for treats. Halloween costume parties are at many bars and clubs around the bay. Here is a list of the most popular.
6:00pm - 10:30pm Pata Salada Fiesta with dancers from Oaxaca and Tabasco Park Hidalgo, Centro 6:00pm Special Menus by Vallarta Restaurants Rio Cuale Island 6:00pm Unveiling of the Merchants Altar Calle Francisca Rodriguez, Old Town
OCTOBER 29
6:30pm Unveiling of Urban Properties Altar Iturbide St, Centro
Fiesta de disfraces - El Barracuda/Bar Solar 9pm - 1am Paraguay 1290, Playa Camarones Puerto Vallarta
7:00pm Puerto Vallarta Youth Orchestra Main Plaza, Centro
Calaveras y Diabilitos - Arte 160 9pm – 3am Morelos 664, Centro Puerto Vallarta
7:00pm The Dancing Deads Galeria Vallarta, Hotel Zone
Noche de Brujas -Sparky’s Restaurant and Bar 8pm - 2 am Prisciliano sanchez 605, Puerto Vallarta Cap’t Dons Halloween Party Starts at 9pm Honduras 126, Centro Puerto Vallarta
7:00pm Unveiling of Puerto Vallarta Hoteliers Altar By the Lighthouse on the Malecon
YoYo Mo’s & Drunken Duck Avenida Mexico 17, Bucerias
7:30pm Interactive Altar Main Plaza
OCTOBER 30 Halloween Pool Party Manatamar Beach Club Calle Malecón 169, Old Town Puerto Vallarta
8:00pm August Rains – Theater Production Outside the Tourism Office, Centro
OCTOBER 31 8th Annual Nacho Daddy Halloween Party Starts at 7:30pm 287 Basilio Badillo, Old Town Puerto Vallarta
9:00pm -11:00pm Charro Parade with live Banda Starts at Rosita Hotel, ends at Los Arcos.
Bar Fridas Halloween Costume Party Starts at 9pm 301 A Insurgentes, Old Town Vallarta Halloween 2016 - Jax Bar and Grill Starts at 8pm Avenida Mexico 17, Bucerías Costume Party - Tescalama from 7pm – 12am Km 4, Punta Mita Highway La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
All Day Altars on display - Malecon 9:00am – 7:00pm Blown Glass Calavera Exhibition At Mundo de Cristal, Old Town 9:00am – 7:00pm Interactive Selfies with Catrin and Catrina Calle Francisca Rodriguez, Old Town 6:00pm Special Menus by Vallarta Restaurants Rio Cuale Island 6:00pm Pata Salada Fiesta with dancers from Oaxaca and Tabasco Park Hidalgo, Centro 6:00pm Municipal Band – Live music Main Plaza, Centro 6:30pm Artistic Ballet Dance Show by Artistic Director Gill Edward - Los Arcos, Malecon 7:00pm Loteria – Mexican Bingo Main Plaza, Centro 7:00pm Discussion: The History of Death in Mexico Main Plaza, Tourism Offices 8:00pm Live Music Calle Francisca Rodriguez, Old Town 8:00pm Mazcoatle Ballet Group with special musical guests Los Arcos, Malecon
MONDAY OCTOBER 31ST All Day Day of the Dead Painting Exhibit Along Basilio Badillo, Old Town All Day Interactive Altar - Main Plaza, Centro
12:00 Noon Unveiling of invited Municipality Altars San Sebastian, Mascota, Chapala, Tamazula, Tonala at Parque Aquiles Serdan 5:00pm Musical Show by local school ALAS Plaza Caracol, Hotel Zone
All Day Altars on display - Malecon
5:45pm Musical Show – Juan Gabriel’s Great Imitator at Plaza Caracol, Hotel Zone
9:00am – 7:00pm Blown Glass Calavera Exhibition At Mundo de Cristal, Old Town
6:00pm Special Menus by Vallarta Restaurants Rio Cuale Island
9:00am – 7:00pm Interactive Selfies with Catrin and Catrina Calle Francisco Rodriguez, Old Town
6:00pm Pata Salada Fiesta with dancers from Oaxaca and Tabasco Park Hidlago, Centro
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1ST
9:00am – 7:00pm Blown Glass Calavera Exhibition At Mundo de Cristal, Old Town
All Day Day of the Dead Painting Exhibit Along Basilio Badillo, Old Town
9:00am – 7:00pm Interactive Selfie’s with Catrin and Catrina Calle Francisca Rodriguez, Old Town
All Day Interactive Altar - Main Plaza, Centro All Day Altars on display – Malecon All Day Invited Municipality Altars San Sebastian, Mascota, Chapala, Tamazula, Tonala at Parque Aquiles Serdan
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 2ND All Day Day of the Dead Painting Exhibit Along Basilio Badillo, Old Town All Day Interactive Altar - Main Plaza, Centro All Day Altars on display – Malecon All Day Invited Municipality Altars San Sebastian, Mascota, Chapala, Tamazula, Tonala at Parque Aquiles Serdan, 9:00am – 7:00pm Blown Glass Calavera Exhibition At Mundo de Cristal, Old Town
6:00pm Fiesta de Los Muertos – Featuring Music by Piel Canela and Elvis Martinez Calles Pulpito and Amapas, Old Town 6:00pm Cleto’s Burial – Play by the grade 6 class of Ameyali at Los Arcos, Malecon 6:00pm Verbena Fiesta - Live Music and Games Calle Francisca Rodriguez, Old Town 7:00pm Musical Group Tatewari Los Arcos, Malecon
12:00pm Noon Ceviche and Aguachile Festival Calle Francesca Rodriguez, Old Town 5:00pm Folkloric Ballet Presentation Cemetery, Colonia 5 de Dec
10:00am Saint’s Day Mass Cemetery, Colonia 5 de Dec.
5:30pm Catrina Costume Contest Judging Cemetery, Colonia 5 de Dec
11:00am Day of the Dead Altar Contest and Catrina Exhibit at Plaza Galerias, Hotel Zone
6:00pm Pata Salada Fiesta with dancers from Oaxaca and Tabasco Park Hidlago, Centro
9:00am – 7:00pm Interactive Selfies with Catrin and Catrina Calle Francisca Rodriguez, Old Town
11:00am Folkloric Ballet Presentation Cemetery, 5 de Dec.
9:00am Free Guided Tour of the Cemetery Cemetery, 5 de Dec.
11:00am Day of the Dead Altar Contest and Catrina Exhibit at Plaza Galerias, Hotel Zone
10:00am Free Guided Tour of the Cemetery Cemetery, 5 de Dec.
12:00pm Noon Live Music and Mariachi Cemetery, 5 de Dec.
10:00am Day of the Dead Mass Cemetery, 5 de Dec.
5:00pm Traditional Day of the Dead Parade Starts at the Cemetery, 5 de Dec., ends at Municipal Market
10:00am – 10:00pm Day of the Dead Festivities All day events including live music, charro, traditional dance, Catrina contest and more Municipal Market, Rio Cuale
5:00pm Catrines on Stilts and the closing of the Altar contest at Galerias Vallarta, Hotel Zone
7:00pm Beer and Music Festival Calles Pulpito and Olas Altas, Old Town 7:30pm Film Festival: The Book of Life Parque Lazaro Cardenas, Old Town 8:00pm Loteria – Mexican Bingo Main Plaza, Centro 9:00pm Charro Parade with live Banada From Hotel Rosarita to the Main Plaza
6:00pm Pan de Muerto Tasting Parque Lazaro Cardenas, Old Town 6:00pm Special Menus by Vallarta Restaurants - Rio Cuale Island 7:00pm Tamazula Youth Mariachi Parque Lazaro Cardenas 9:00pm Tamazula Youth Mariachi Main Plaza, Centro
6:00pm Pata Salada Fiesta with dancers from Oaxaca and Tabasco Park Hidlago, Centro 6:00pm Special Menus by Vallarta Restaurants - Rio Cuale Island 10:25pm Fireworks Display Municipal Market, Rio Cuale
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Pan de Muerto
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an de muerto, also known as bread of the dead or dead man’s bread, is a traditional Mexican sweet bread that is eaten during the Day of the Dead. In the days and weeks leading up to the Day of the Dead, the inviting scent of pan de muerto wafts through the air of local markets and bakeries
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As part of the Day of the Dead celebrations sponsored by the City of Puerto Vallarta, on November 1st at 6:00 pm in Parque Lazaro Cardenas in Old Town you can learn more about this traditional bread and taste samples.
all throughout Mexico. It’s an ancient culinary tradition and it’s often seen as a symbol of the holiday, like candy canes at Christmas. There are countless variations of the popular bread made in Mexico. It is traditionally shaped like a round loaf with rolled strips of dough layered on top that resemble the bones of the
dead. A glaze of melted butter and orange zest is then brushed on top, followed by a generous sprinkling of sugar. The simple recipe consists of flour, eggs, milk, butter and yeast. Aside from sugar, the bread is typically flavored with anise seed, but cinnamon and orange zest are also used. In addition to the traditional loaf,
17 dead man’s bread is also made in a variety of different shapes. It is often shaped into skulls, sometimes resembling the deceased, and decorated with brightly colored icing, like the iconic sugar skulls. Other common shapes include angels, animals, and figures. Bread of the dead is enjoyed at parties, festivals, and graveyards, when the living gather to remember and toast the dead. While it may seem morbid to go to a gravesite and eat bread shaped like bones, it is all part of an effort to reconnect with lost loved ones and rejoice in their memory. This isn’t a somber ritual but a celebration. That’s why pan de muerto is so sweet and delicious! Pan de muerto is also placed on altars, which are built as a tribute to the dearly departed. The bread, along with other food and drink the deceased person enjoyed, is offered as nourishment because they will be hungry after their journey from the “other side”.
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The Farmers’ Markets Are Back!
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rom Puerto Vallarta to La Peñita de Jaltemba tourists can visit more than ten organic and artisanal tianguis (markets) for beautifully crafted local products. Most of these bustling commercial areas open for business in November and welcome visitors through the end of April or beginning of May of next year, though a couple do run year-round. Handicrafts, organic products, home-cooked food, accessories, jewelry, pottery, yoga classes, live music and more are available for expats and visitors. Heading from south to north, here is a list of the most popular: PUERTO VALLARTA The Old Town Farmers Market is every Saturday from 9:30 – 2pm from November 5th to April 29th in Lazaro Cardenas Park in Old Town. Three Hens and a Rooster Market is every Saturday year round from 9am to 1pm at Venustiano Carranza 466 in Emiliano Zapata neighbourhood. The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier is open Fridays year round from
9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Located in the spacious Marsol Hotel Lobby in front of the pier in Old Town. Marina Market runs every Thursday evening from November 3rd to the end of April along the boardwalk in Marina Vallarta. NUEVO VALLARTA Nuevo Vallarta’s Riviera Nayarit Farmers’ Market is held every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot at the Business Center; on Saturdays the Tianguis Artesanal Nuevo Vallarta is held at the Marina Nuevo Vallarta with the same hours. BUCERIAS There are three tianguis held in Bucerías, all on Lázaro Cárdenas street: On Mondays it’s the aptly named Monday Market and on Wednesdays it’s Forever Spring, both from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; in the afternoons visitors can browse the Bucerías Art Walk. LA CRUZ The La Cruz Sunday Market graces
the Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you go be sure to stop at the Mercado del Mar to pick up the freshest seafood in the bay. SAYULITA & SAN PANCHO Sayulita and its Mercado del Pueblo await visitors on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. on Revolución street
while the Mercado del Sol in San Pancho is open at the Plaza del Sol on Tuesdays from 10am – 2pm. LO DE MARCOS, GUAYABITOS, CHACALA AND LA PEÑITA The Tianguis Lo de Marcos is held on Luis Echeverría street on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rincón de Guayabitos has joined
in with its Guayabitos Market on the main plaza in town on Mondays; La Peñita de Jaltemba opens its La Peñita Market on Thursdays on its main plaza. Both are held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Chacala Cultural Market is opening on Saturdays starting on November 19th, from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the main Plaza.
Looking Beyond Reality A Portrait Project and Other Realms by Ulises L Guerrero
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iendo mas alla de la realidad” - looking beyond reality. An artist’s interpretation of reality, what is “real”, is always an incredible thing to witness. Whether the artist is painting a canvas, playing a piano, sculpting clay or taking pictures, their interpretation of life is what they share with the world. Through their art we are able to see and feel beyond our reality and approach the beautiful and the creative in ways we might not be able to do on our own. Ulises Lopez Guerrero has been “looking beyond reality” for a long time. He is a professional photographer with over ten years of experience in both photography and film. His vision of life and color, the human experience and the spirit world is intoxicating. He tries to prove, with his lens that he can make a positive change in those that witness his work. By integrating his own spirituality into his work, he approaches the image with a sense of beauty and consciousness that can be felt by the observer. Ulises will be sharing his work 1
for the first time in Puerto Vallarta, at Arte 160, this month. The solo exposition is titled, “The Portrait Project and Other Realms”. This is an exposition of unique portraits, video art and portals into other worlds. With the desire to share his artistic vision, this show is designed to give you a taste of some of those other potential realities and the beauty of this one. The opening of the show is on Wednesday, October 26th and it
runs continually until November 15th. There will be an event on
Wednesday, November 2nd, with a special installation for the Day
of the Dead. During the exposition there will be a “meet the artist” on Wednesday nights, DJs on the weekends and rotating video art installations. The space is Arte 160 Gallery, located at 664 Morelos in Downtown Puerto Vallarta. It is the first of its kind in the area; an urban art space host to work from some of Vallarta’s very own urban artists. Over the years, Ulises has worked on many colourful collaborations with some of these personalities and is proud to be part of an upcoming space where their work You can learn more about Ulises at www.uliseslguerrero.com.mx
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The Return of the Xiutla Folkloric Dancers By Glenna Travers he elegantly clad, handsome young man strides purposefully to front of the stage, gazing solemnly forward. His hand, gracefully extended in greeting, captures the attention of the audience. STOMP! Stomp-STOMP! His entourage gathers near him, eyes cast downward. Thus begins the familiar, ever-tantalizing spell of Ravel’s Bolero. The suspense builds gradually, finally erupting in a dramatic climax. The crowd’s response is hearty and immediate. What an opening number! The Bolero opening so impressed an American empresario that he sponsored the group of thirty-two people -- twenty-four dancers plus staff -- on a three-week, all-expense-paid tour of Europe: England, France, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and Germany. The group left Mexico July 21st and returned August 11. This is an eye-witness account of their sojourn. The Xiutlas’ first performance on the European tour took place in the charming and historic village of Henley-on-Thames, England. The locals and guests of the Hotel de Vin were treated to a show unique in this area. They said they would have paid to see the performance; it was definitely professional level. As it was throughout the entire journey, Mexican folkloric performances were a rare treat for the local audiences and they were enthusiastic in their acceptance. It was a fine start. On to the Victoria Embankment Gardens, London, where a committed group of men and women travel by train three hours each way, three times a week, for three months each summer to attend this sponsor’s offerings. They were there in force and declared that this was the best presentation they had seen in all those years. The spritely ladies responded enthusiastcally when the dancers came off the stage during the carnaval number and recruited audience participants. They stole the show with their grace and charm. Disneyland Paris featured the Xiutlas in a twenty-minute presentation in the elaborate and beautiful stage which was a fitting background for this colorful group. The contact man at Disneyland said that he had worked at his job for seventeen years and had never seen a better presentation. After the show, the dancers were free to enjoy both Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios. What a story to be able to tell your grandchildren! Twenty minutes of fame in
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Xiutla (Shee-OOT-la) is a Nahuatl word meaning “where the grass grows” and was the original name for Puerto Vallarta. The Xiutla Folkloric dancers from Puerto Vallarta entertain Friday nights in Lazaro Cardenas Park.
After the performance photo ops with audience members. Always popular. The faces say it all.
Their 20 minutes of fame at Disneyland Paris
Xiutlas in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Yes, we went all the way to the top. Phenomenal views. this world-famous venue. This was an event to remember forever. On to Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Switzerland’s National Day. In the street, a local group of Swiss dancers performed their traditional, intricate numbers, with lovely period costumes. Very staid and contolled. Minutes later, in the nearby Casino, the Xiutlas burst into the Ravel number, followed by their energetic and spirited program, in bright contrast to the traditional Swiss show. That evening, the fondu party included the very entertaining Three Swiss Sisters, followed by the same traditional dances performed previously in the street by the same Swiss dancers. Again, the very athletic Xiutlas lit up the tent. Later that evening, a very impressive water/fire/music/fireworks program on the lake near the hotel fascinated and entertained the entire village. Impressive indeed. Perfect weather followed the group to Tasch where we boarded the cog railroad for a thrilling thirty-minute ride to the charming village of Zermott. There was enough time to walk around this picturesque town. This was followed by a hearty lunch at Sunnegga where we gazed at the Matterhorn, glittering in the sunlight.
Although it was August, the snow beckoned. This was one of the unforgettable highlights of the trip, one of many. The Gold Roof in Innsbruck, Austria, gleaming brightly in the noon-day sun, provided the setting for yet another sterling Xiutla performance. Located in the heart of the shopping and strolling avenues of the world-famous city of Innsbruck, Austria, the venue invited locals and tourists alike. Many in the vast crowd stood for the entire show. There was one Mexican group in the audience to cheer them on...in Spanish. They were rewarded by an inspired presentation. Another outstanding performance. One day was devoted to a side trip to Venice, where the group was taken by water taxi to the site. After a full day of visiting this picturesque, historical island, it was pizza in genuine Italian classic style. Unique and delicious. The Olympic Stage in Seefeld, Germany, was the site of the sixth performance of the group. The Olympic circles logo was there. Bundled up against the cold, the locals sat on wooden benches, awaiting the show. Many more arrived to fill the benches and to stand three-
deep all around. This was followed by a trip by horse and carriage to a chalet restaurant back in the woods. The Xiutla group was greeted by an uproarious oompah band, complete with yodelers and accordians, and was escorted into a veritable museum of mementos dangling from every available surface. A great party ensued. Marvelous food, more dancing. Altogther festive and unforgettable. During the Second World War, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, had been spared utter destruction by the Allied forces as a result of a bargain struck between the combatants. If Germany would surrender the city, no further damage would be done. Rothenburg was just too beautiful and historically important to be destroyed. Wikipedia has a detailed account of it on the Internet. Today, at the town square in the evening, the Night Watchman has an inexpensive walking tour of the city. Dressed in period attire, he narrates the history of the city. A consummate showman, he brings it all to life in a most entertaining way. Not to be missed. Rothenburg seems to be an enchanted place. Everyone in the group appeared to feel it. Beauty on every side. Magnificent architecture, stately churches, lovely shops and homes. St. Jakob’s church is a marvel of architecture and craftsmanship. Must see. Rothenburg was the culmination of the European tour. A platform had been erected for the performance in the huge town square, the Plaza de Mercado, with folding chairs for the audience, which filled up long before the show. The crowd increased as word circulated, with many standing for the entire hour and a half. There was a heightened élan in the performers. This was probably the largest audience on the tour, although it was hard to estimate. The performance was magnificent. As usual, the carnaval number, where the cast
goes into the audience and invites people to dance with them, was hilarious, with everyone entering into the spirit of the moment. At the close of the last performance, it was hard to leave this magical wonderland. This tour was amazing in that extensive sight-seeing was featured: The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the spectacular Lion King live stage performance, the Eye (massive Ferris Wheel in London), Saint Paul’s Cathedral, the Millenium Bridge, the Globe Theater, the boat cruise down the Thames, the English Channel crossing, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs Elysees, the riverboat down the River Seine, Montmartre, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, Disneyland Paris, the Castle of Chillon, Zermatt, the Matterhorn, Venice, Italy, Dachau Prison Camp, Olympic Ski Center in Seefeld, Germany, the charm and history of Rothenberg, Germany, Castles on the Rhine by riverboat. The accommodations were first class, the food bountiful and transportation the best. An air-conditioned coach, river boat on the Rhine, scenic cruise down the Thames, funiculars and cog trains in the Alps, guided tours to many places...in Spanish. Every minute of every day was programmed. Unfortunately, one performance was rained out. It was on Lake Geneva, Switzerland. The Xiutlas performed at seven venues in Europe. On the entire twenty-one day tour, the only complaint heard was, “Vegetables again?” Arriving home on August eleventh, the entire Xiutla group burst into the waiting room of the airport together, where a ten-piece band in charro uniforms played to an enormous crowd of parents and family. The din was glorious. Cheers, hugs, kisses and tears of joy. It was a tumultuous welcome. This was truly the trip of a lifetime. Only time will reveal the changes in the lives of the lucky participants and in their families. Welcome Home!
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ll great Markets are held together by food as it satisfies ALL the senses - almost all of them at the same time. The Marsol Friday Market has Alejandro’s hamburgers… cooked over Mexican charcoal which already sets them apart in flavour from all other cooking methods. There is a secret ingredient to add texture and sweetness to the smoky aromas that have shoppers making a beeline from the entrance to Alejandro’s barbeque. Try one. Take another home for later. And there are different kinds of tamales representing many different Mexican areas and states. Incredible Italian bread, tiramisu and panna cotta next to pickled goodies, including beets, at Barbara’s table. For snacking,
there is nothing better than a handful of roasted nuts and/or dried fruits. If you are shopping with your dog(s) in hand, THEY will lead you to Kim’s table. She is famous at any Market for her homemade dog treats (her sales, btw, are donated to Mex Pup). Kim is happy to gift your dog with a treat while you peruse her incredible pastries with her ‘sticky buns’ leading the pack of butter-laden, glorious caramel, nuts and cinnamon bliss. There are jewellers, hand-crafters, décor items, books, clothes, purses, an herbalist and more vendors returning each week. Our Grand re-Opening is NEXT WEEK! The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier is open from 9:30 to 1:30 pm.
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icardo Mazcal is a fourth-generation herbalist who has helped an enormous amount of people not just feel better but BE better. At 75 years old, he – obviously – practices what he preaches. He has, in his past, suffered from ‘middle- to old-age’ problems including obesity and cancer. When he left the U.S. a decade ago and returned to his native Nayarit, sick with prostate cancer and more than fifty pounds overweight,
he picked up where his great-grandmother left off. He studied chemistry and played with her formulae to come up with useful, easy to use and inexpensive products to treat everything from acne to obesity to cancer. He is extremely knowledgeable and caring and is well aware of alternative solutions; just ask him. Three Hens also boasts a mage and a shamana. Tarot card readings,
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massage, aroma therapy and so much more is available. Again, just ask. Three Hens has clothing designers: See Caroline upstairs for fabulous resort-wear and down the hall, Carol-lynne’s fanciful decorative art on denim, takes repurposing to a new, expressive and whimsical level. Downstairs, between Bill Kelly and Marcia’s boutiques, Pat Wagner’s plussized tunics, 100% cotton skirts, tops, shawls and more will have you shopping for an extra suitcase! Three Hens and a Rooster Market is every Saturday 9 to 1 at Venustiano Carranza 466.
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AL PACINO A Great American Actor
By Fred Jacobs l Pacino was born in East Harlem, New York City in April 1940. His parents divorced when Al was only 2 yrs. old and he then moved with his mother to the Bronx. Growing up in The Bronx, Al got into fights and was considered a troublemaker at school. Al had bad influences early on and was drinking by the age of 9. His schooling suffered and he eventually dropped out of high school at 17. His mother was steadfast against his dropping out and they argued a lot, so he left home. He worked at low-paying jobs, messenger, busboy, janitor, and postal clerk, to support himself. Al acted in basement plays in New York's theatrical underground but was rejected for the famed Actors Studio. Al then joined the HB Studio, where he met acting teacher Charlie Laughton, who became his mentor and best friend.
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This was a hard time for Al and he was often unemployed, homeless, sometimes slept on the street, in theaters, or at friends' houses. After four years at the HB Studio, Pacino finally got into the Actors Studio. Al then studied "method acting" under the great acting coach Lee Strasberg. In many interviews over the years, Al credits his time at The Actors Studio, with being the true road to his acting career. Al Pacino is currently co-president, along with Ellen Burstyn and Harvey Keitel, of the Actors Studio. Al spent several years “paying his dues” in plays all over the east coast. Al finally made it to Broadway in Feb 1969 in “Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?” The show closed after only 5 weeks, but Al received rave reviews for his performance, even winning a Tony that year! Al loved the stage and also won another Tony for his role in “Richard III”.
When the big screen gave Al a chance, he swung for the bleachers with his role in “The Panic in Needle Park” where Al played a heroin addict. The role caught the eye of director Francis Ford Coppola, who cast him as Michael Corleone in the blockbuster film “The Godfather” (1972). Al beat out well-known actors for the role, including Jack Nicholson, Robert Redford, Warren Beatty, and Robert De Niro. Al got a best supporting actor Oscar nomination for the role. In 1973, we saw Al in “Serpico”, based on the true story of New York City policeman, who went undercover to expose the corruption of fellow officers. It was a dark film but well received and Al was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor as well. In 1974, Al came back in the sequel “The Godfather Part II” and Al was nominated for his third Oscar. Al’s star was skyrocketing and continued in 1975 with his role in “Dog Day Afternoon”, which gave
Al his third Oscar nomination. His next role was a court room drama in “And Justice for All” (1979) earned Al his fourth Oscar nomination of the 1970’s. After a couple of roles in the early 1980’s that critics panned and box offices failed, Al came back with what may be the performance of his career in “Scarface” 1983. 1992 finally saw the Academy reward Al
with an Oscar stature for his role of a blind man, in “Scent of a Woman”. For the past 20 years, Al has been very selective in his roles and we await to see what he brings to the big screen next to thrill us, to make us think and to just entertain us. Fred Jacobs is a full time resident of Puerto Vallarta and the author of 3 books.
Those dogs have become my teachers, my friends and protectors. By observing them, I have
learned two important lessons in life - No one should ever be a slave to others and freedom is not easily attained; it comes at a very high price, sometimes masked as simple survival. I don’t know if they realize it, but suspect they might. You see, I love those dogs simply because they are there every night. Michael Osias lives with his wife, Diane, in the beautiful Fraser Valley just outside Vancouver, British Columbia. They spend their winters in a small pueblo on Mexico’s Pacific coast with a cast of quirky characters, each of them a story waiting to be told. mklblnd@ gmail.com
Those Dogs By Michael Osias
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often wonder about those dogs, those five Mexican dogs, who sleep in the middle of the road late at night. All flea-bitten and mange-ridden, crippled and scarred from battles with cars that clipped them before they could move out of the way. Why? I can’t imagine why they continue to sleep where they do? Are they stupid? Many gringos will say they are. Of course, their perception of a dog is different. Dogs need to be taught how to behave. To sit, to stay, to beg and roll over and most important they need to know who their master is. Otherwise, how can they live a fulfilled doggie life? It’s their street, and all the dog rescuers in the world could never take that away from them. I have never seen them growl, bare their teeth, or become aggressive in any way. A bitch in heat might change all that, but hey, it’s to be expected. Competition does bring out some nasty behavior. They have no leashes or collars and no one to answer to. They stay together, play together and when one is hurt I’ve seen the others licking its wounds.
They’ve never had to play fetch, probably don’t even know what a ball is. If they’re ever asked, “Who’s a good dog?” None of them would answer. Dumb question, anyway. I doubt they’ve ever been patted or shown love from anyone. They have each other and I know it is what they prefer. Dogs love dogs. They scrounge for food, they instinctively know those who want to do them harm and they won’t be found begging from anyone. If you get close enough to look into their eyes, you will see the weary sadness brought on by the dangers of street life. But, if you look a little deeper you can also see a hint of pride, survivor pride. These are not the dogs we see paraded about and coddled, an extension of their owner’s ego. These mutts could never accept that, for they are their own masters and display their bravado each night when sleeping in the middle of the road and not moving for anything or anyone, except perhaps an occasional stray who has made the mistake of crossing their territory without permission. They are my neighbours and they own our road at night. Their
broken bones and scars are their medals of bravery and show us all they have earned the right.
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