Issue 1033, Jan 19 - 25, 2017

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Ceviche & Aguachile Festival Page 13

riviera Nayarit

Riviera Farmer’s Market Page 28

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Spending the day at Destiladeras Featured Property Page 32

paradise in parenting Page 10

Imaginadoor: Tony Collantz Page 17

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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 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: 911 Red Cross: 065 Fire Department: 322.223.9476 Ambulance: 322.222.1533

Ahoy Cruisers!

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Immigration: 322.224.7719

Consulates American Consulate Consumer Protection: Nuevo Vallarta: 01.800.468.8722 322.222.0069 24 hrs Guadalajara: 333.268.2145 Tourism Offices Canadian Consulate Jalisco: 322.221.2676 322.293.0098 Nayarit: 322.297.1006 322.293.0099 24 hrs: 1.800.706.2900

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In the month of January Puerto Vallarta welcomes 36,576 passengers!

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lready twenty minutes past deadline and I have to whip this together. Which means I’m going to forget something!

Two weeks into January and I’m embarking on a seven-day challenge hosted by Marcella Castellanos to improve my health (lose this muffin top!). Of course I started on a Monday, which is an 18-hour workday, so needless to say, it’s not going very well. In addition, the Tribune has brought a food writer on staff and we have been ‘served’ a number of requests to review some of the best menus in the city. Look for Matt McCue’s article this week on the food fair of the Olas Altas Farmers’ Market and each week going forward, he will review dining establishments across the bay.

Speaking of farmer’s markets, this week is filled with a review of the Riviera Farmer’s Market in Nuevo Vallarta that had the Director of the Tribune very excited.

(Apparently she’s going back to redecorate her house!) And we have the details on the new market launching at the Los Mango’s library on Saturday, January 26th.

This is a welcome edition to ‘hood.

I can’t wait to see what delights I’ll find here and the best part is, I can

“Deux Mec” offers authentic European cuisine in a casual setting in the heart of Vallarta´s Zona Romantica. Chef Fischer changes the menu every two weeks; always something new to sample and savor. An experienced bar staff and our extensive wine list provide many choices.

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roll out of bed at the crack of noon and not miss a thing.

Smoothly segueing for a third time in one article, the Annual Art Auction at Los Mangos is also on Saturday, January 26. This event is huge for both art collectors and the fundraising efforts of the library.

Los Mangos Library is the only one of its kind in Puerto Vallarta.

It operates almost entirely on donations and it offers wonderful community arts and language programs. The upcoming Auction is the perfect opportunity to view pieces from both established and emerging artists.

Another great place for shopping is the Thursday Evening Market in Marina Vallarta. Well over 200 vendors line the entire boardwalk with everything from handmade furniture, jewelry and beauty products to Oaxacan textiles, carved wooden figures and even imported souvenirs. Best of all, the crowds bring with them a jubilation that resonates through the restaurants and shops. It’s a great time to be out and about in Marina Vallarta.

If you find yourself feeling a little hungry, stop at the new Taco Tango Argentinian Steakhouse down the highway side of the boardwalk. The coupon on page 8 gets you a free margarita any day of the week! And in the coming issues stay tuned for Matt McCue’s review.

Plenty happening around town and to the north in La Cruz, Sayulita, Bucerias, even Chacala has an exciting artist residency program starting soon. At the Tribune we know that the events are what keep you coming back each week and in this regard we are working on creating the most comprehensive events calendar in the area. You can see what is happening each week online at vallartatribune.com/ events.

In addition, there is a small calendar widget on the right side of homepage that, if you click the specific day you will find all the details of what is happening when and where! As a bonus, the online

calendar is open to all events. If you have something you would to include you can add it directly to the online calendar.

We are working on making vallartatribune.com the best online resource for your stay in the area.

If there is something missing that you’d like to see, please let us know.

Editor@vallartatribune.com for all your suggestions, comments and even complaints.

For the past twenty year the Vallarta Tribune has been a community supporting and supported publication, now the only English language publication that covers the entire bay as well as Sayu-

lita and points north. It’s with the generous support of our advertisers and contributors that we can bring you this paper each week, all year. If you find yourself loving an article, attending an event or shopping at one of our advertisers, let them know the Vallarta Tribune is working for them! We appreciate it and they appreciate it.

As usual, say no to plastic straws, don’t touch the wildlife (and most definitely don’t stand on top of it, tip your grocery bagger – they work for tips, and be generous to those who serve you well.

Safe travels, Madeline

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Filing Requirements for Airbnb Hosts In Mexico

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n Mexico, there is no differentiation between residents and non-residents when it comes to the payment of taxes. As a United States citizen, you are still required to pay taxes if you own rental property in Mexico that you rent out on Airbnb.

As a rental property owner, you are required to pay Mexico Income Tax, called ISR (Impuesto Sobre la Renta) in Spanish, and Mexico Value Added Taxes, called Impuesto al Valor Agregado (IVA) in Spanish. Thanks to a tax treaty between the United States and Mexico, the IVA that you pay is deductible on your US tax return and you can use the amount of Mexico Income Tax paid to offset your US taxes so that you are not doubly taxed.

In order to pay income taxes in Mexico, you must first register with the Servicio De Administración Tributaria (SAT), which is part of the Finance Ministry (the Secretaria de Hacienda). You are required to register regardless of your residential status if you

receive any income in Mexico, including rental income. Upon registering with the SAT, you will receive a tax identity, known as Registro Federal de Contribuyente (RFC).

For non-residents, only income that is earned in Mexico is subject to taxation. While Mexico does require both individuals and businesses to pay taxes, they pay taxes at different rates. The annual tax return must be submitted at the latest by April 30th following the end of the tax year in question (January to December).

There are three main methods of calculating tax on rental income: 1. A blind deduction of 35% of total income, without any additional deductions. A 35% income tax is then paid on this net income.

2. A 30% tax on income, minus the deductions that are permitted. Possible deductions include property tax, maintenance, construction loan interest, insurance, employee wages, and commis-

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sions paid to rental agents and property managers.

3. Individuals who are non-residents of Mexico and do not have an RFC or residency visa can pay a 25% Income Tax (ISR) with no deductions permitted, if they go through a Mexican company or individual, such as a Mexican accountant or settlement company per resolution issued on February 15, 2010 by SAT. By paying this 25% income tax, no annual filing will be due. However, IVA must still be collected from your Airbnb guests. Individuals who own properties in Mexico through LLCs are also eligible for this program.

You are required to collect IVA from your Airbnb guests at rate of 16% in the interior of the country and 11% in the border zones. The due dates for IVA are determined by your RFC and can be found here. Each state government also has its own taxes on lodgings which you are required to pay.

This tax is roughly 2-3%. There may also be municipal government taxes assessed on your real estate property.

Original: sharedeconomycpa. com

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Hilton Hotels plans nine Mexican tourism: it’s time for a new focus new properties

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he company will add nearly 1,200 rooms to its Mexico portfolio Citing the “impressive growth of tourism” in Mexico, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has announced it will open nine new hotels between now and 2019. The new properties, which will operate under five Hilton brands, will add nearly 1,200 rooms to the company’s Mexico portfolio, which currently consists of 45 hotels.

The new hotels are: • Hilton Guadalajara Midtown: 226 rooms, expected to open in early 2018.

• The Fives Downtown Hotel Playa del Carmen: the company’s first hotel in this Quintana Roo beach destination in the Riviera Maya will have 93 rooms.

• 1970 Hotel Posadas Guadalajara: 160 rooms in the center of the city.

• Zacatecas Centro Histórico: scheduled to open in early 2018, the hotel is located in a 19th-century building and will have 32 rooms.

• Hilton Garden Inn Mérida: a 128-room hotel in Altabrisa, scheduled to open in the first quarter of this year.

• Hilton Garden Inn Mexico City Santa Fe: the 189-room property in Centro Santa Fe will be Hilton’s first double-branded property in Mexico. The 172-room DoubleTree, the other half of the development, opened last month.

• Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites Saltillo: another dual-branded property, slated to open in late 2019, will offer 200 rooms.

• Hampton Inn Cancún: the 134-room hotel will open in the second quarter of this year in the Pabellón Cumbres area of the city.

“Mexico continues to experience impressive growth in tourism, and the addition of these hotels will help satisfy the growing demand not only by tourists but business travelers as well,” said Hilton’s director of development for the region, Juan Corvinos.

Original: mexiconewsdaily.com

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ECD says tourism’s growth has not kept up with the global economy Strong visitor numbers have launched Mexico back into the top 10 tourist destinations in the world but growth of the country’s tourism sector has not been what it should in the view of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) With that in mind, the OECD has recommended the development of a new strategic focus.

During the past decade, the rate of growth of tourism in Mexico has fallen short of the overall growth in the world economy, explained OECD secretary general José Ángel Gurría yesterday during the presentation of the organization’s Review of Tourism Policy in Mexico.

“The fact is that tourism and travel have encountered various difficulties including economic problems in countries that are significant sources of visitors to Mexico, natural disasters linked to climate change, public health warnings and insecurity in several regions of the country.”

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The secretary general observed that tourism in Mexico is also facing structural challenges, as the sector’s success has been based on the development of large resorts in major coastal destinations.

“Half of all hotel beds in Mexico are in resorts in just eight cities, concentrating the effects of tourism in a handful of geographical locations. However, this model is becoming vulnerable to changing demand patterns and environmental concerns,” he said.

“The Mexican tourism model must change in order to be able to compete in a changing tourism market and to support more inclusive, sustainable growth. This would require that government agencies develop better links with a more diverse, segmented group of small enterprises and micro-businesses, as well as policies to support smaller-scale projects.”

Gurría continued by stating that Mexico must increase the harmonization of transportation and tourism policies from point of origin to point of destination, invest in an integrated national transportation system with a

competitive infrastructure serving new destinations and press on with work to liberalize aviation agreements.

To improve support for micro, small and medium-sized businesses and enterprises, it is important to encourage innovation in the available tourist products and services by focusing on investment and funding, he added.

Gurría pointed out that better tourism policies in Mexico will directly benefit the Mexican people.

The federal Tourism Secretary reported that during the last four years the number of international tourists has increased by 50%. The tourism industry now generates 8.7% of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product.

“Tourism is going through its best moments but now we must reflect on what needs to be done to strengthen it,” said Enrique de la Madrid.

The secretary added that 35 million visitors arrived by plane from abroad last year, an increase of close to 12%, while total tourism revenues reached US $19 billion.

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The Foreign Corporation - Danger, Will Robinson!

Orlando Gotay, Tax Attorney tax@orlandogotay.com

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, online radio at mixlr.com/orlandogotay or Facebook: GotayTaxLawyer.

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subject that keeps coming up in chats with expats has to do with foreign corporations. Some consider avoiding a Mexican fideicomiso (land trust) for a home near the coast or border zone, and of course, saving a few pesos on fees. The logic goes like this: If a Mexican corporation holds title to my house, voilà, I can avoid setting up that odious fideicomiso.

Of course, there are many other reasons US persons may need to become owners of a Mexican corporation, such as to run their local business. Perhaps -perhaps- fine from the Mexican standpoint, I still invite you to read on.

Not being a Mexican attorney I refrain from commenting on using corporations to avoid fideicomisos. I will certainly comment on federal tax aspects of US persons being officers, directors or shareholders of foreign corporations. Let me lead off this way: Unless there is a very good reason, getting involved with them without guidance may be like opening a vial to see what Ebola smells like. Don’t do it.

From the US tax standpoint, it is perfectly legal for US persons to be officers, directors or shareholders of foreign corps. But it has to be done right.

Those persons may be required to file

an annual information return, telling the IRS “hey, I am involved with a foreign corp, and here’s what transactions I have with it.” Who should look at this more closely to figure if there is a reporting obligation? Among others: -US officers or directors of foreign corps that have any US shareholders -US shareholders, especially those near the 10% ownership level and those who sold shares to end up below 10% -US corporations (and their shareholders) that in turn own shares in foreign corps.

Does your Mexican spouse own the shares? Those cases need more examination to figure if there is “constructive ownership” of those shares and of course, a reporting obligation.

Why, you say? Penalties, and steep ones at that. They start at ten thousand dollars for each year a return is overdue. The real zinger - your own entire federal return will remain open for assessment forever with unfiled information returns.

On the bright side, there is more than one IRS voluntary disclosure program that may serve to mitigate penalties for these and other taxes, especially if these omissions were “not willful”. Awareness is key in devising a way to become compliant. As to Mexican Land Trusts, cheaper, aren’t they?

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OECD Says It Has Confidence in Mexico’s Auto Industry

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rganization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Secretary-General Angel Gurria said on Tuesday that Mexico’s automobile industry was strong, but the country should continue diversifying the economy.

“We started 50 years ago with the matter of the cars and now we’ve seen the results,” Gurria said during the presentation of a report on the Mexican economy.

Changes in fiscal policy, the labor force and technology, among other factors, have made Mexico “very competitive,” in the automotive sector, Gurria said.

The OECD secretary-general’s positive comments about the domestic auto industry’s future came a week after the Ford Motor Co. cancelled a large project in Mexico amid threats by President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs on automakers like General Motors, Fiat Chrysler and Toyota that import Mexican-made vehicles into the United States.

“We are so good because we figured this thing out, we know it, we have trained a specialized labor force and there are integrated work chains,” Gurria, accompanied by Finance Secretary Jose Antonio Meade, said during his presentation at the National Palace.

The Mexican-born economist said, however, that Mexico should continue to diversify its economy, a “constant” request by the OECD for the past two decades.

Gurria said he was in favor of expanding promotion of the tourism industry, as well as increasing the use of technology and improving education to boost productivity.

The OECD secretary-general said he had not spoken with Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, but had talked with some of the incoming U.S. president’s advisers.

On Monday, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne said his company might be forced to end production in Mexico if Trump’s future administration imposed tariffs on Mexican vehicle imports.

“It’s possible, if the economic terms imposed by the U.S. administration on anything that comes into the United States that, if they’re sufficiently large that it would make the production of anything in Mexico uneconomical,” Marchionne told reporters at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. “We would have to withdraw. It is quite possible.”

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What to do if you see a turtle laying eggs Maintain a minimum 10m distance If you take photos, don’t use a flash Don’t block the turtle from returning to the ocean Don’t step on or dig around the nest area Report it to the Department of Ecology at 322 160 3279

Enjoy this miracle of nature!

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Marsol Friday Market by the Pier

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ilia is one of our Market’s most talented artists. She doesn’t paint or sculpt; she uses tiny pieces of coloured straw to create pictures that are often mistaken for photographs! If you take Lilia a photo, she can and will recreate it in straw – most certainly worthy of framing! Much of what Lilia creates are wonderful souvenirs of Vallarta – the Church of Guadalupe, the seahorse, beach and sunset themed already-framed pieces of art. They are small enough to slip into your suitcase or handbag; a true handmade treasure from Mexico.

Many people walking to the beach or to wander around our

new Pier come into our Market because they are trying to find the source of the amazing voice they can hear coming from inside the Marsol Hotel.

This magnificent voice singing in Spanish and playing his guitar belongs to the incredible performer, Gabriel Reyes. zGabriel entertains our shoppers every Friday Market and he will also be singing at our monthly Bazaar next Tuesday, January 24th. It’s a completely different scene with some of the same vendors and lots of new ones. Join us from 10 to 2 pm.

The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier is open from 9:30 to 1:30 pm.

Final Charity Pub Challenge Raises Funds for New Playground

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he final Charity Pub Quiz Challenge is set for Wednesday, February 1st, 7:30 to 9:30pm at Nacho Daddy’s on Basilio Badillo in Old Town, Puerto Vallarta.

Teams of two to six players compete for thousands of pesos in donated prizes, while contributing to the construction of a new children’s playground in the Vista Hermosa colonia.

The registration fee of $300 pesos per player includes one welcome drink (well drink, local beer or house wine). All proceeds go toward building the new playground.

Event sponsors are DIF Puerto Vallarta, the Jay Sadler Project and PV American Legion Post 14. For more info: dennis2Rike@Hotmail.com or 322-138-8891.

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Mercado Los Mangos Opening Day

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oin us for opening day Saturday, January 28th from 9:30am-2pm for Puerto Vallarta’s newest outdoor market, Mercado Los Mangos!

Located at the public library, Biblioteca Los Mangos, this ‘buy local’ market will offer a great selection of locally produced artisan products. Choose from produce, baked goods, coffee, cheese, salsas, chocolates, clothing, jewellery, & arts and crafts. Live music and entertainment, a food area with international dishes made on site and a children’s craft tent will make Mercado Los Mangos the “place to be” for kids and kids at heart.

“We are very excited to have a market at Biblioteca Los Mangos” says Adriana Garcia, Executive Director of Biblioteca Los Mangos.

Since 1996, the library has been an essential part of Puerto Vallarta’s arts culture. It is the only one of its kind in the region, with more than 30,000 volumes in Spanish and English and 4,500 monthly individual services. Its children’s reading room, dance studio, audio/

video library, multipurpose rooms, and classrooms host conferences, exhibitions and meetings for national and international artists.

Garcia continues: “This ‘buy local’ market is a way materialize some of the core values we stand for and which drive all our programs and events: creativity, ongoing training, social responsibility, and a strong sense of community. Plus, Mercado Los Mangos will provide a more stable revenue stream for the library, which receives private donations and minimal government funding.”

Charlotte Semple, a Canadian native and local business woman,

is donating her time and experience gained as the founder of the Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural (OTFM-TC) to create the new market.

“The values of the library are consistent with mine, to help individuals express their entrepreneurial spirit in order to become financially self sufficient. Mercado Los Mangos will be my legacy,” says Semple. She plans to return to Canada, but not before the market is in full swing.

Mercado Los Mangos will be located on the beautiful grounds of the library. Not only will it share the best of local artisan goods, it will

also highlight all of the events and services this community library has to offer. For a complete list of classes, events, and services, visit bibliotecalosmangos.com.

Mercados Los Mangos will be open every Saturday from 9:30am2pm through the last Saturday in

May 2017. Cash and debit/credit cards will be accepted.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, pick up an application at the library or email mercadolosmangos@gmail.com. For questions, contact Adriana Garcia at 322 224 9966.

Olas Altas Farmers’ Market This week at the Farmers’ Market you will find great things!

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chimes. Fran Shute, a long time client from Massachusetts writes, “I made my first purchase from Chantel almost four years ago. My first purchase was a remarkably detailed silver spoon and a delicate pearl on a long chain.

Through the years I have added to my collection…

Each piece is an unusual artistic design, uniquely crafted from days-gone-by when craftsmanship of sterling flatware pieces were exceptional and detailed. I highly recommend that you pay this talented young woman a visit. You will begin to love and collect her jewelry, too . . .for years to come.”

You can find Chantel~Vintage Spoon Jewelry at the OAFM this Saturday in the Parque Lazaro Cardenas, at the La Cruz Market (Sundays), Thursdays from 7 to 9 pm in Bucerias at Stone Gallery, Torri by The Sea in Sayulita, Stone Gallery in Bucerias, as well as The One Jewelry kiosk in Galerias Mall Puerto Vallarta or connect with her on Facebook or Instagram at Chantel Vintage Spoon Jewelry (322) 182-2144.

The Olas Altas Farmers’ Market is open 9:30-2 every Saturday from now until the last Saturday in April. We're located at Lazaro Cárdenas Park in Vallarta’s Emiliano Zapata neighborhood. For only 14 pesos an hour, you can park in the garage directly beneath the park. You can also reach the park by public bus and taxi.

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estled among the bustling booths of the Olas Altas Farmers’ Market is a true gem for jewelry lovers--Chantel~Vintage Spoon Jewelry.

You'll find modern and vintage heritage styles and all high-quality constructed pieces – handcrafted from vintage cutlery by owner/ artist Chantel in her home studio.

“Being a part of the Olas Altas Farmers’ Market in Vallarta has truly inspired me as an artist,” said owner/artist Chantel Mann. “Meeting so many customers from all over the world has given me the opportunity to create beautiful family heirlooms. It's amazing to see repeat customers return years later with stories of where my pieces have travelled.” A large part of her current business is custom work. Clients bring her their family heirloom silverware and she turns the pieces into one-of-a-kind works of art.

Chantel's line of signature pieces goes beyond traditional accessories and includes: rings, bracelets, watches, earrings (including the new, edgy fork tine earrings), necklaces, bud vases, key chains, money clips and wind

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Paradise

From Here Marcia Blondin

and Parenting Leza Warkentin

marciavallarta@gmail.com

mommyinmexico.wordpress.com

Expat Explanations

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have been friends with Jim and Eva Demetro for 17 years. When they first moved to Vallarta, Jim had been a sculptor for a mere seven or eight years after a long career in engineering that he never talks about. His gorgeous wife Eva kept working as a flight attendant to pay the bills while Jim pursued his dream. One day Jim saw the Xiutla dancers and created his first piece for the City of Vallarta that you can see at the beginning of Guerrero Street on the Malecon. (I have lots of fun stories revolving around that particular piece of art!).

The coolest thing is that (when Jim and Eva aren’t in Vallarta, they are in the Pacific Northwest) Jim was recently honoured by the Washington State Government for his 55 pieces (and counting) he has done in that state. A party was in order to celebrate his 25 years of sculpting. With the full moon rising over the mountains, dozens of invitees were royally fed and watered on the rooftop of Jim and Eva’s condominium, each lovely table holding a piece of Jim’s amazing artistry. What will he do next?

Something fabulous; he can do no less.

Speaking of sculptures – I did go on Gary Thompson’s free Malecon Tour. So interesting, well put together and essential for ex-pats who have not done it. For tourists – wow! What an opportunity to learn the real history of our city through these important, permanent fixtures in our landscape. Gary Thompson knows what he’s talking about and answers questions freely and honestly. I will do this tour again and will insist visiting family and friends partake in it as well. Every Tuesday during winter and spring at 9:30 am by the Rosita Hotel.

Just do it and thank me later.

I had a long coffee and chat with Paco Ojeda last week. I met Paco on his very first day in Vallarta – he leapt into volunteering his time at a now-defunct charitable organization’s very busy fundraiser. His fingers have spread widely since those early days many years ago but always with the same intent in mind. Paco is one of those rare people – a brainiac who can and does teach. Who knows how to do really difficult things and uses that knowledge to make people, businesses, anything look its very best. His career has recently changed and I think we will see him fly even higher than he imagines he can.

On Paco’s suggestion, I went to see the Danish Performance Team at Teatro Vallarta that was packed to the rafters and then some. This team of 28 young adults is touring the world spreading one word: M O

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V E. And move they do; they are gymnasts, acrobats, jugglers, dancers, actors. I wonder how many kids in that audience were mesmerized and thrilled and will be bugging their parents to let them take gymnastic/ballet classes or move to San Pancho and join Cirque! Thank you Denmark for creating such lovely, athletic ambassadors!

If you have not heard of Francisco Partida yet, you will. He has only been in Vallarta for two years but this multi-talented artist from Guadalajara is hosting an art exhibition opening February 14th at Galerias Vallarta. Stay tuned for more information.

Rhonda Padmos and Don Pope have done it again: another brilliantly done Tribute show – last season, the Mamas and the Papas; this year, Fleetwood Mac. The show is called “Rumours” and is playing on the Main Stage. I sat with Sharon Baughman-White and her husband David and watched Joseph Dane (who studied voice with Sharon) and his compadres recreate some of the finest music of the late 60’s. Super costumes, great vocals, serious keyboard and guitar; everyone in character – well done Don and Rhonda.

Grammarly tells me I have written nearly 300,000 words in the past 12 months. Time to be quiet then, From Here!

love winter in Vallarta, mostly because saying the word “winter” while I’m sitting in warm sunshine makes me smile. But also I love watching all the people who fill our streets and beaches. Most of them are blissfully happy because they haven’t worn a mitten since they got off the plane. They don’t have to get up at 1:30am to check if they remembered to plug in the block heater so their car will start in the morning. They don’t even necessarily have to get up at all, because that’s how vacations work.

That’s a pretty nice vibe to live your life around, even though I indeed DO have to get up in the morning (although I don’t have to remember to plug in my block heater and I hope I never will).

Not all who arrive here from other countries are tourists, however. It seems to me that there are a few categories of foreigners who are currently residing in Puerto Vallarta: Tourists that come for a week or two, have a great time, and talk about coming back for the rest of the year (we hope you do!). Some speak Spanish, many don’t, but nearly all do their best to communicate respectfully.

Residents who live here during the times when their home country isn’t being climatically agreeable and go back when it decides to cooperate.

They get involved in the local community, usually help out in local charities, and in general think a lot about living here full time.

They normally speak a bit of Spanish, and work on learning more.

Residents who live here all year round.

Many rely on local economy, have married locally, and have at least one Mexican citizen in their family. Most have a decent handle on the Spanish language and don’t expect anyone to speak English to them anymore (although it’s never turned down).

I realize that there are more categories, such as those who DON’T have a great time, but I think that must be a very small sampling,

and I haven’t actually met very many. To those who don’t, I recommend coming back and trying one more time.

I am in category three. I live here all year round, I make pesos, and I speak Spanish (in a very broad sense of the term).

My entire family has Mexican passports except for me, and they rarely let me forget it, because they feel I should work a lot harder at getting one. I enjoy sharing with them that I would have more time to work on my citizenship if other family members who enjoy that privilege would fold their own laundry.

Sometimes it’s nice when local people recognize permanent residents as locals because we love being part of that community. But we do understand that we physically resemble many of the tourists. We also know that Vallartans do genuinely appreciate their beloved tourists, so we generally don’t make a big deal about it.

But in case anyone wants to know how they can distinguish a resident from a tourist, here is a handy list: Many of us are not tanned, and we are almost never sunburned. This is because we know we have to do this long term, and we don’t want to one day be confused with a leather product. We are currently wearing jeans and sweaters in the evenings.

In the mornings our hands and feet are freeeeezing.

We know where to find Pitillal.

We know how to get out of Pitillal.

We know where to fix our phone (and it’s in Pitillal).

We ride the bus standing, without flying into the laps of the seated passengers (um, most of us, anyway) We use the pineapple habanero salsa at the local taco stand with full knowledge of what we will suffer (but we can’t help ourselves) We continue to watch every single sunset with the same wonder as our first night in Vallarta. Because, just, wow. We get to live here.

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Vibrant Living

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My Life In Vallarta

By Lois Ellison

Marcella Castellanos

loell87@yahoo.com

marcella@marcellacastellanos.com

A Feast For The Senses Part 2

Peppermint Cacao Smoothie

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hen you are always on the go and need quick recipes, smoothies are always a great way to start the day.

Here is a delicious smoothie loaded with antioxidants, fiber, beneficial fats, vitamins, minerals, good digestion properties, protein, and flavor! If you want to begin to lose or manage your weight, adding whole foods to your diet is the answer. Not the word “diet.”

Here is a great recipe that is as delicious as it is nutritious. You can drink it for breakfast or lunch and know that you are doing something good for you body.

12 oz of almond milk or cashew milk 1 small frozen banana 1 cup spinach or kale 2 tbsp hemp seeds 1.5 tbsp cacao powder 1 tbsp flax seeds or chia seeds 1 drop peppermint food grade essential oil

Two pitted dates to taste (optional) You may even add a sliver of avocado (I know it sounds weird, but it makes it creamy, I promise) Blend in a high-speed blender preferably, and add ice if needed.

If you like it less thick, take out the hemp seeds and the avocado...

Let me know what you think!

Marcella Castellanos is a bilingual certified healthy lifestyle who works with busy professionals and moms who want to gain more vitality, develop a healthier mindset and lose extra pounds. You can usually find her eating an avocado. You can visit her facebook page: MarcellasWellness, join her facebook community Vibrant Living by clicking HERE or visit her website:marcellacastellanos.com for new recipes, tips and vibrant living updates.

Bud Ellison

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y last article focused on the myriad of sights and sounds around Vallarta that stimulate our senses. It is virtually impossible to walk around without being enveloped by them. The rhythmic cadence in the voices of the locals is like music to the ear. The full palette of color, even on the grayest of days, delights your eyes at every turn.

What about our other senses?

For starters, there is the sense of touch.

When I take off my sandals and put my feet in the sand, my mind is flooded by memories of hot summer days on the beach in my long past youth. Not all sand feels the same: it can be as fine as powdered sugar or as coarse as gravel. Wet from waves or dried out from the sun; hot as the desert or cool as a breeze. It clings to your feet and can stay with you long after you’ve rinsed off and gone home. Then if you put on some shoes, even the tiniest grain feels like a boulder.

While you are at the beach, you can also enjoy the warmth of the sun on your skin, the caress of a gentle breeze and the moist ocean spray that settles on you depositing a tiny layer of salt.

When you walk on a cobblestone street, your feet really know it, especially if you’re wearing thin soled shoes. I hear people complaining about cobblestones and wishing for nice paved streets. But to me, they serve as a bridge from the past to the present and are one remaining vestige of days gone by.

When I walk on cobblestones, I’m forced to slow down and appreciate the things around me. Besides, it’s almost like getting a free foot massage.

As for the sense of smell, one of my all time favorites is the heavy scent of ozone in the air, right before it rains. In the midst of one of our oh so hot tropical summer days, that scent is like a bellwether, announcing that relief is on the way.

It’s almost impossible to separate the things that stimulate our sense of smell from those that stimulate our taste buds. Like many things around here, it is truly a two for one deal. Think food carts. The aromas beckon you from afar and by the time you eat something, you already know what a tapestry of flavors awaits you before you even take than first bite.

Years ago, on one of our first trips here, we were staying near a little shop that sold herbs and spices. Just walking by there early

in the morning, we would almost salivate as those tantalizing aromas greeted us with promises of delightful meals to follow.

Our five senses are intertwined in mysterious and wonderful ways. Take our neighborhood bakery for example. The owners begin working their magic in the dead of night while most of the city still sleeps. If you arrive early, you can hear the clatter of trays and the gentle thump of dough being beaten and shaped for the day’s offerings. You can smell theses treats baking from a block away. As you enter, your eyes are greeted by a vast array of choices. What should it be today?

Sweet or savory, plain, fruit filled or ham and cheese. After some deliberation, you make your choice. With the first bite, the fresh flavor fills your mouth and you feel the softness on your tongue. Now that is a symphony that will nourish your body, mind and soul for the rest of the day.

Our senses enrich our experiences every moment of every day, especially here in Mexico. But sometimes we get too busy to pay attention. Next time you are resting on the beach, or wandering about town, or even just lounging at home, stop, look and listen.

Drink in the images, sounds, flavors, aromas and textures that surround you. Your mood and your day will thank you for it.

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Wow! Pasitos De Luz wins again!

By Barb Bremner Photos by Barb Bremner, Pat Carey and Madeline Milne

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rom the moment the doors opened at the Pasitos de Luz fashion show, we knew it would be a day to remember.

The mood, energy and warmth were amazing. Buzzing with 250 of Puerto Vallarta’s most fashionable residents, the event was an immediate success. Now in its third year, this year’s event sold out in only two days.

The sold out fashion show was held at the always lovely River Café on Isla Cuale and featured clothing from Kathleen Palmer’s Deja New Boutique and jewelry from Cassandra Shaw. Hair and makeup styling was done by newcomer Luis Germany and his team from Malecon Salon.

The results that came in were over the top; in fact more was raised than ever before! For only $350 pesos, attendees were treated to a wonderful meal, great fashions, 50/50 draw, and outstanding auction and raffle items generously donated by businesses and

individuals in the community. If you never thought one donation could really make a difference we can tell you it does - and how!

Pasitos de Luz received $138,570 pesos from the generosity of the community and the 230 ticket holders who bought tickets and purchased the donations from our community.

In addition, another $49,241 pesos was donated to Pasitos from clothes donated by you to the Deja New store for the Pasitos de Luz account. Keep bringing them your clothes for Pasitos please!

Kathleen Palmer agrees! “I love working with Pasitos de Luz. This was our third event and it just keeps getting better. Deja New is an official Donation Station for Pasitos. A huge thank you to all of my fabulous models, the volunteer team at Pasitos, the styling team at Salon Malecon led by Luis Germany & of course Cassandra Shaw Jewelry. It is truly a team effort.”

On behalf of Pasitos, we can’t

thank you enough. Your support of low-income families who have children that suffer from severe physical and psychological issues is invaluable.

Pasitos de Luz has one more charity fundraising event this year and we hope you can help us continue to make our community a better place: Riverfest - March 4th at El Rio BQ Bar. Watch for more information soon!

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Ceviche and Aguachile Festival Coming to Vallarta

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oin us for the 3th edition of the Ceviche and Aguachile Festival, a special event highlighting some of Mexico’s most delectable foods and enjoy cold craft beer at the same time.

This is perfect opportunity to experience eight local restaurants from the Vallarta and Bucerias areas. Presenting more than 30 different varieties of ceviche and it’s lesser known but equally delicious cousin, aguachile including the standard shrimp and fish dishes but also some great combinations of tuna, octopus, stingray and even vegetarian options!

Mark your calendar for Thursday the 26th and Friday the 27th of January from 12:00 until 6:00 pm at the Lázaro Cárdenas park located in the Romantic Zone.

Bring your family and friends and make a day of this Mexican culinary experience.

To add more highlights to your day enjoy live music and folk dancing and different activities from

all our sponsors and much more.

The entrance to the event is free, and you´ll find special prices starting at only $15 pesos per sampler.

On behalf of Stratos Media, many thanks to all our sponsors in this third event including: Lamara, Tuna Azul, Cuates & Cuetes, Happy Burros, Bob Chelero, Taco Wheels, Buzzos, The Beer Box, Prime, Grand Odyssey Casino, Grupo Chalita, Mr

Boli and our supporters; Instituto Vallartense de Cultura, AVECEZAP and Fideicomiso de Turismo Puerto Vallarta, and Cultura, Zona Romantica and Puerto Vallarta to make this third annual ceviche and aguachile festival a great success.

Find us on facebook for more information about the schedule, performers and details: Festival del Ceviche y Aguachile PV

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Medical

local Getting Sauced at the Olas Altas Farmers’ Market

Matters Pam Thompson

pamela@healthcareresourcespv.com

Pamela Thompson operates HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta, a multi-faceted, independent, resource network that is here for your total health and well-being. We offer assistance to help find a physician, hospital and diagnostic service for any healthcare needs. www.healthcareresourcespv.com

Introducing Christina Boover, Audiologist

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e are so fortuitous having such excellent healthcare professionals here in the area. One of those gems is Christina Boover, Audiologist.

Christina travelled from Colorado to Puerto Vallarta once a month the past two years to see patients here but now, thankfully, she is here full time! We are so proud to work with her! I asked her a few questions (Part I of II): Why did you choose this specialty?

My younger brother was deaf. My mother had a difficult time with her own language barrier (from Honduras) so that left me with the responsibility of communicating with and for my brother and his specialized education, meetings at school. I learned American Sign Language because cochlear implants were not yet main stream. I also felt there were not enough options for teaching speech to a deaf individuals and supporting their education advancement. I wanted to help my brother’s specific population. I went on to complete my Doctorate in Audiology. It was there that I understood the science behind why people struggle with the processing of information, with or without hearing aids. Now I feel that I’m in a position to do what I set out to do for both children and adults.

Are hearing aids more expensive in Mexico? There are about six major compa-

nies in the world that dictate pricing for hearing aids and that produce a wide variety of hearing aid technology. Since hearing aids have to be imported they often come at a higher price but I personally do not pass that additional expense along to my patients.

My prices are the same for patients in both the US and here. As an Audiologist, I not only work to program hearing aids but I also fine-tune them for auditory perception and psychoacoustics.

Two people can have the exact same hearing loss but I’m able to program their hearing aids based on specific measurements we take in the office and based on the patient’s specific lifestyle.

Next week we will talk about Christina’s charity (Speech Hearing and Balance Institute) as well as a bit more information.

Christina will be one of our featured speakers along with Dr. Javier Diaz-Nuñez at the upcoming Medical Matters (February 13, 2017). They will be speaking on “Aging & Hearing Loss; What You Need to Know and How to Prepare”.

Watch for the Medical Matters Speakers Program schedule here in the Tribune very soon! We will have 18 speakers – a record amount with incredible topics! (You can also email me to request one).

Puerto Vallarta seems to be at maximum capacity right now which is brilliant! Have patience, stay healthy and enjoy every minute!

Have a sensational week!

By Matt McCue Photos courtesy of Olas Altas Farmers’ Market Facebook page

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he Olas Altas Farmers’ Market (OAFM) has successfully curated and cultivated its food court to the point that it’s one of the main draws of the weekly event. Where else in Vallarta can you get butter chicken, BBQ’d artisan sausages, seafood paella, and many other international dishes all within the same area?

But beyond the food court at the OAFM you’ll find vendors with their own sauces and condiments, all made in small batches using local ingredients. These products are expertly prepared by their respective artisans, and can each hold their own on a plate, when paired with the right ingredients.

Located near the gazebo along the inner ring of the OAFM is Alberto Alvarez Franco at his booth Muy Green, featuring Argentine Chimichurri ($95), Greek Tzatziki ($70), and German-style sweet pickles ($40) - any of which would be the perfect addition to most any meat dishes including burgers, grilled pork or chicken.

Small World Probiotics, run by husband and wife Emily and Brandon Majewski, specializes in naturally fermented vinegars, mustards, kombucha, kimchi, and pickles that are to die for. Their focus is on creating super foods that are rich in healthy bacterial cultures - something that our bodies need more of!

On any given Saturday you’ll find Emily at the booth with a selection of 10+ gluten-free and raw food products such as lacto-fermented sauerkraut, pickled beets, brined pickles, at least two kimchis, natural vinegars and kombuchas, priced around $80-100 for 2-cup containers.

Puerto Vallarta’s aspiring celebrity chef Miriam Flores can be found in the same area as Small World Probiotics, where Miriam sells her bottled hot sauces under the brand Miriam’s Sauces. Flavours include a Chili

Caramel, Habanero, Piquin Hot - all of which are professionally bottled and sealed, so you can take them home on the plane with you.

Because Miriam’s sauces are only available in Vallarta (so far), they make the perfect addition to any hot sauce aficionado’s collection. Bottles cost $85 pesos for 148mL. Miriam offers cooking courses at La Luna PV if you’re interested in learning to make hot sauces at home. More info: www.miriamsmexicankitchen.com.

Be sure to plan your next visit to the OAFM to include a visit to any of the above mentioned salsa sellers before you hit your favourite food court vendor. You may discover that one of these sauces or condiments makes the perfect addition to an already delicious meal.

Matt McCue is an avid lover of food, having consumed upwards of 40,000 meals in his time. He enjoys trying all types of cuisine, including one boring afternoon as a vegan.

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Comings SPCA of Puerto Vallarta and Goings

By Janice Gonzalez

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Marcia Blondin

marciavallarta@gmail.com

Comings…

The Vallarta Garden Club is coming up (pink) roses next Tuesday the 24th. The Club’s annual Fiesta Rosa is nearly sold out so get your tickets fast! There’ll be incredible silent auction items including memberships to the Vallarta Botanical Gardens, paintings, many gift certificates for some of our best eateries, clothes, jewellery, cocktails, rounds of golf, hotel stays and the list continues to grow. Dinner and dancing and do wear pink, or rose, or fuchsia. Not obligatory but much more fun!

Same day but earlier – the monthly Bazaar takes place at the Marsol Hotel by the Pier from 10 to 2. Everything you can imagine is for sale and if you have a bunch of stuff to get rid of – see Sherry at the Marsol Friday Market to arrange and reserve space for you to sell.

Saturday the 24th has Alex Daoud’s new spa, “Alexander A Salon” in the Marina opening. Congratulations, Alex and Happy 5th Anniversary of making Vallarta’s blondes even more beautiful!

El Rio BBQ-Bar Tribute to Shania Twain is also Saturday night, under the stars, dancing in the sand and eating barbequed ribs. Annette LaFond performs all the songs that made Shania Twain one of the world’s most critically-acclaimed country singers ever. Pretty good for a gal from the backwoods of Ontario, Canada. See y’all at El Rio!

…and Goings Meanwhile back at El Rio! Last Saturday, Jeff Scott as Buddy Holly knocked the (bobby) sox off everybody in attendance. We were treated to the black hornrimmed glasses, long, tall black suit/white shirt/black bow-tie with matching Fender Stratocaster guitar that Jeff played like the great studio musician he is! Of the entire 70 minute set, there was one song I didn’t know; but everybody else did! The dance floor at El Rio was packed; Jeff Scott was at ease, worked the audience like a professional extrovert; which he is not. Jeff sprinkled news of Buddy Holly and the Crickets and other singers of the time (late 50’s, if you weren’t paying attention) and kept switching from past tense to present until the end of the show, when I requested a photo, I had to not call Jeff “Buddy”.

As Buddy Holly performed with people who were – like himself at the time - up and coming musicians and singers, Jeff Scott treated us to bits and pieces of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bill Haley, the Big Bopper and the Everly Brothers.

Watching Jeff Scott as Buddy Holly was like stepping back to the very beginnings of rock and roll – listening to that mix of R&B and country but squeaky clean as brand new things tend to be, with songs of sweetness with harmony and guitar work like nobody else had ever done before the Day the Music Died.

e are getting pretty excited about our upcoming fundraiser “Beauty and the Beast” on February 8.

During brunch guests will view the fashions, jewelry and accessories of some incredible designers.

We are pretty sure if you have ever been to Puerto Vallarta you are familiar with the jewelry by Cassandra Shaw. We are very pleased to announce that Cassandra’s gorgeous jewelry will be on display at our upcoming fundraiser. Her jewelry will adorn the models who will be presenting the couture of Designs by Maracuyá.

These designs, a linen line of resort wear, are newly available in town and for sale at the boutique located next to El Dorado restaurant.

Stay tuned each week for news of other participants in the fashion show as well as works of art available as part of our silent auction.

We got this report from Mark McCoy at the farmers market: “The SPCA table at the Market was busy, busy, busy. We’ve started selling cold water mostly as a convenience to the visitors to the Market.

However, we’ve learned that it is an excellent way to get donations. We sell the water for 10 pesos (50 cents US) and frequently when we go to give back change they say, “just keep the change”. A bottle of water costs us 2 pesos. So far, the record donation was last Saturday when we kept the change from a $200 peso bill.

If you haven’t picked up your 2017 SPCA calendar you have one, maybe two more Farmer’s Markets to pick up a calendar.

Then we will be sold out. Also if you would like your pet featured in the 2018 calendar we only have 4 months left. For a donation of $100 US dollars you can choose from April, June, July or August.

We would like to thank: Carol Martin who Lives in Las Vegas and raised $500 pesos for the PVSPCA when she had her garage sale; Mary Zamniuk from The Wiggle Waggle pet hotel in Vernon, B. C. who gave us a big bag of leashes, blankets, etc.; $900 pesos was donated by Marcos and Bob in memory of Oliver, their cat, who “passed away with a good heart”; Angela Pfaffenberger from Portland, Oregon who brought us collars, toys and medications; and Martin Dyer who put $2000 pesos in our donation box.

Thanks to this week’s volunteers. Lynnette, Doreen, Michael, Bill and Brian.”

Come and spend a rewarding afternoon cuddling the animals at Puerto Vallarta’s SPCA Sanctuary. 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.

Get involved…rescue, adopt, foster, volunteer, donate or educate. You can learn more about the SPCA Puerto Vallarta by checking us out at www.spcapv.com/home or on Facebook.

ADORABLE DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT...

BENNY

by Janice Gonzalez Benny is the best-est little Poodle mix, just a year old and a bit over 15 pounds. This little guy just abounds with energy and loves to jump and catch his toys. Benny is also a sweetheart and loves getting cuddled by his humans. His philosophy is everyone is a friend! Benny is happy to share his toys and play with all the other dogs he meets and they seem to find his happiness contagious. He even tries to play with the cats (i.e. chase them) but he doesn’t try to hurt them. If you are looking for a loving dog with boundless playfulness, contact us for an application at spcapv@gmail.com to adopt Benny.

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All-New Incanto Sets Premier Show Dates For Piano Bar and Cabaret

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anuary 16, 2017. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Incanto, the newest performance venue in Zona Romantica, owned by Tracy Parks (formerly of The Palm), takes its name from the charming and elegant setting along the Rio Cuale that divides Old Town from Centro. Incanto will feature an eclectic offering of world-class entertainment in both a lower level 90 seat cabaret/theater and in an intimate piano bar setting on the second floor.

Classic cocktails and delicious bites from the soon to open cafe will make Incanto a destination where guests will surely linger well before and after a show; especially on one of two outdoor riverside terraces. Mornings on the terrace will soon feature signature coffee and delicious creative breakfast selections.

Incanto’s premier show season begins in the piano bar with NYC cabaret legend Michael McAssey on Friday, January 20, beginning

at 7:00 PM. Michael has been a popular member of the New York and Chicago Piano Bar & Cabaret communities for over 30 years. His stand-up cabaret act won him one of the first NYC MAC Awards for Outstanding Male Singer and a coveted Bistro Award.

He will play at Incanto Tuesday-Saturday with two shows nightly through March. In addition, local favorite and gifted pianist/ accompanist to many acts in town, Jean-Guy Comeau (Jay-Gee), will begin playing in the Piano Bar for happy hour, starting Saturday, January 21 from 5 - 7:00 PM. He will offer various thematic evenings featuring different repertoires, including French, Latin, Broadway and classic hits.

The opening of the new cabaret showroom follows on January 27 at 7:00 PM, with the premier of Luna Rumba Production’s new offering “Duende’, a mix of Latin, rumba, and flamenco with a fiery twist. Singer-songwriter, Stolie,

will have a CD release party/show for her new album, Follow me, on Saturday, January 28 at 7:00 PM. Latcho & Andrea, The Blond Gypsies, open on January, 31 at 7:00 PM. Their popular gypsy flamenco guitars are well-known throughout Banderas Bay. Upcoming shows also include returning Vallarta favorite, singer-songwriter Spencer Day. And making their Vallarta debuts at Incanto this season are Miss Hope Springs, one of London’s hottest cabaret music and comedy acts, and popular vocalist and American Idol finalist David Hernandez.

Tickets and more information are available online for all upcoming shows at Incanto’s website: www.IncantoVallarta.com.

Box Office opens at 10am daily.

Incanto is located at Insurgentes 109 (at the Rio Cuale) in the old Bianco space. Phone them at 322 223 9756 for reservations.

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IMAGINADOOR: Artist Tony Collantez Show

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amously reserved, even secretive, Mexican artist Tony Collantez opens his visionary doors of perception to curious art lovers this Friday, January 20th, 6-9 pm, with a special celebration of his art, entitled “IMAGINADOOR.” This site-specific art installation is presented by ART VallARTa at one of Puerto Vallarta’s historic homes, located at Calle Lazaro Cardenas 623 in Colonial Emiliano Zapata.

This exclusive reception is a rare opportunity to meet the painter, one of Mexico’s most prolific and fastest-rising artists, and discuss his unique vision, driving ambition, innovative techniques and creative journey.

On display are a wide range of original works that reveal his masterful command of color and composition.

Growing international fame.

Tony’s art includes numerous international public murals, which have won many international competitions and can be found in Argentina, Canada, Chile, Mexico and the U.S. In Puerto Vallarta, he just finished a nearly life-size whale mural, patterned with indigenous Huichol designs, on the Calle Peru wall of Teatro Vallarta in Colonia 5 de Diciembre. It’s one of his many public murals in Puerto Vallarta.

“As one of Mexico’s new generation of expressive young painters, Tony offers the world

a fresh, imaginative look inside the human condition that’s often playful, sometimes shocking and always provocative,” says Nathalie Herling, ART VallARTa’s founder and director.

“Serious collectors should find this exhibit their chance to discover one of Mexico most important young artists.”

Imagine, if you will. Herling explains that the IMAGINADOOR concept came from a conversation with Tony about how Mexican urban homes often hide the beauty and mystery of what’s behind their doors.

“With this house, we’ve adorned the outside walls with Tony’ murals, including an Aztec-inspired, pre-Colombian design on the home’s river side, and a contemporary, pixelated design on the street side,” she says.

“They are our invitation to come inside and view what is the largest collection of his work in Mexico to date.”

The opening reception and celebration on Friday, January 20 will feature complimentary refreshments, including delicious finger foods from Puerto Vallarta’s esteemed Maia restaurant, plus music and a performance by indigenous dancers.

The exhibition will continue through Monday, January 30th.

Exhibition hours are 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. For more information on ART VallARTa, visit www.artvallarta.com.

IMAGINADOOR, an exhibit by Mexico painter and international, award-winning muralist Tony Collantez, opens in a historic Puerto home, Friday, January 20th, with a 6-9 p.m. reception. The exhibit continues through January 30th.

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Galleria Dante presents Juan Carlos Navarro Friday, January 27, 2017 6 -10 pm cocktails

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uan Carlos was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco in 1975.

He graduated as an Engineer – Architect. A self-taught painter, he participated in exhibitions as early as 2006.

For the artist, the search is given in the light, in the space and figure, in the balance that gives us his artistic vision, in the landscape that is formed through a discreet and bright language.

Juan Carlos plays with women's

faces, images of children, nostalgic trees, changing landscapes that are located in an area where the value is more tonal than thematic, where the color is amending the forms and composition.

For the artist, the search is given in the light, in the space and figure, in the balance that gives us his artistic vision, in the landscape that is formed through a discreet and bright language.

So, Juan Carlos, made in this

artistic project which naturally corresponds to their essence and their innermost dreams: to paint these natural, who have given her limbs and trees in the head, wreaths, bouquets wind light, meetings with imagination, creativity, painting, communion with nature and human sacredness, the world's conscience ...; meetings that he has given this wonderful natural peat, in particular, have given a path, their own way.

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“The Everly Brothers Golden Hits” Starring Michael Danckert & John Sharkey

Boutique Theater This Week

By Catherine Beeghly

Hit comedy run extended one week

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everal audience members have called “The Kitchen Witches,” a comedy directed by Lynne Dellinger, “the best show we’ve ever seen at The Boutique.” The Boutique is delighted to extend its run another Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Jan. 19, 20 and 21, at a special time, 5 p.m. Two rival cooking show hostesses, played by stage favorites Alice Averett and Cat Meders, battle it out with hilarious and messy results. Rounding out the cast is Rob Grant and Catherine Beeghly. Dinners are available before or after the show.

Dana Zeller-Alexis stars in a one-woman cabaret show, “Women on the Edge,” Jan. 26 through Feb. 11, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. She and her husband Mark Zeller, who is directing the show, have long careers on the stage around the world. Her work in “Mrs. Dally Has a Lover” earned this review: “She enters the heart of the character, etching out the perimeters of her character like a skilled jeweler.” She also won a Dramalogue Award for best actress in that role. Some of her favorite roles have been “Shirley Valentine,” Martha in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf,” Sonya in “Uncle Vanya,” and Mama Rose in “Gypsy.”

A newly formed professional vocal octet, the Vallarta Vocalista Ensemble, will perform at the Boutique Feb. 16, 17. 18. 23. 24 and 25. “The Rhythm of Life” is the show’s theme. Carl Timothy, Jean-Guy Comeau, Kathy Overly, Suzanne Kirkpatrick, and Sharon Baughman-White are among the singers.

Live presentations by Vallarta thinkers and performers are

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planned every other Tuesday in TED talks, from 10 am to noon, produced by Norma Schuh.

“Psychopaths Who Walk Among Us” with Miriam Green, January 24.

Psychopaths and sociopaths comprise part of our population, so most of us are likely to meet a few. With no shortage of mental illnesses depicted in cinema, novels, and other sources, it behooves one to better understand the characteristics. In the second of eight presentations, Miriam Green will enlighten audience members on a topic, which continues to fascinate and puzzle her. Having come face-to-face with several in her professional and volunteer life, Green will share her insights, and the impetus for her further study of the brain function of psychopaths, as well as the implications for the justice system and for society.

Green holds a bachelor’s degree from McGill University, and a master’s degree in Social Work, which propelled her into her first post-graduate job working with psychiatric male patients, at one of Montreal’s mental hospitals for English-speaking admissions.

Her career includes pioneering work and high-level recognition

Consular Services invites Canadians to presentation

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he Consul of Canada to Mexico, Mr. Christian Jolicoeur, and the Senior Consular officer for the Consular Agency in Puerto Vallarta, Adam Charlebois, would like to invite all Canadians living or travelling on the

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coast of Jalisco, as well as those in the state of Nayarit and Colima, to an information session on consular services available to Canadians in Mexico. The presentation will take place from 1-2pm on Thursday January 19th at the Krystal hotel in

for her accomplishments as a community organizer, activist, manager, social/family service advocate, and quality assurance innovator in medical services.

Among the many “firsts” in her career, Green is especially proud of her work in establishing services for the gay community during the 1970s. Tickets may be purchased for $250 pesos, on-line at www.

BTPV.org or at the Boutique Theater Box Office (044-322-7286878) at 287 Basilio Badillo. Talks take place every other Tuesday, followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion.

“Telepathy, Synchronicity and the Afterlife,” Jerry Kroth, Feb. 7.

“Own Your Own Voice,” Mark Zeller, Feb. 21.

“Creative Living: A Work in Progress,” Dan Grippo, March 7.

“Diary of a Dairy Queen and Spicy Tales from the Taco Belle,” Joanna and Chi Chi Rones, March 21.

“Artificial Intelligence: Opportunity and Threat,” John Wilson-Bugbee, April 4.

“American Journey: Tales from a Troubadour,” Larry Long, April 18.

The Boutique Dinner Theatre offers exciting evenings of dinnerand-a-show options.

The theatre is located upstairs at Nacho Daddy, 287 Basilio Badillo. Delicious three-course dinners are served at 5 p.m., with the shows at 6 p.m. For information call 322-728-6878.

Puerto Vallarta. A French presentation will also be offered the same day from 3:30-4:30pm.

Hotel Krystal Puerto Vallarta - Salón Jalisco C Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio, Puerto Vallarta Please respond to mxicocs@ international.gc.ca if you plan on attending this information session. Please note the Consular Agency in Puerto Vallarta will be closed during this presentation.

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he fifties was an era of change in North American pop culture, and nothing changed more than popular music.

When “rock’n’roll”, a distillation of folk, blues and country sounds fused to a solid beat, hit the airwaves, there was no going back.

Gone were the orchestras, with their crooners and the bluegrass combos, with their banjos and fiddles, replaced by Leo Fender’s newfangled electric guitars in the hands of young trios and quartets, with racy new songs and energy to burn.

Rhythm guitars and harmonizing vocals were now king, and few were better at it than Don and Phil Everly. They were young, handsome and they could play the Hell out of their guitars, while harmonizing in that unique way common among siblings. It wasn’t long before they found some catchy songs, courtesy of New Orleans songwriters Felice and Bourdelaux Bryant.

A string of million-selling hits soon followed, including “Bye Bye Love”, “Wake Up Little Suzy” and “Bird Dog”, making them one of the most successful singing duos of

all time. Anyone who enjoys great songs sung in harmony, can’t help but love the Everly Brothers, a fact not lost on Michael Danckert and John Sharkey, a pair of Toronto-based entertainers, with a long history of singing the songs people know and love.

These seasoned artists have been wowing audiences for decades; Mike, with his thrilling Roy Orbison tribute, and John as lead singer of the popular Beach Boys tribute,“The Beach Nutz”. It was inevitable that they would eventually end up working together.

The results speak for themselves.

Their “Golden Hits” tribute to The Everly Brothers simply sparkles.

Michael and John bring their exciting tribute to one of the world's best loved and most successful singing duos to The Luna Lounge on Sunday, January 29th. Details are available on line at www.lunaloungebucerias.com and elsewhere in this publication.

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“SHANIA”

Annette Lafond's award winning tribute to Shania Twain* Merv Buchanan merv@uvs.com

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he's beautiful, she's talented and she's a dead ringer for country music superstar Shania Twain. And since 1999, she's fooled the eyes and ears of audiences across Canada, the US and Mexico with her wonderful interpretation of Shania Twain in concert. Of course she has the songs down pat and wears Shania's trademark wardrobe, right down to those impossibly high heels, but there's more to her show than that. Thousands of performances have also allowed Annette to master Shania's mannerisms, stage banter and uniquely Canadian sense of humour.

From Legion talent contests to television shows like Dick Clark's

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or Neil Diamond fans, listening to his “Hot August Night” concert album is almost a religious experience. Diamond's voice is in top form, his backup band is cooking and the applause from the huge audience is palpable. With a pair of headphones, the listener is there on the stage with him. He is an internationally recognized star with a long and illustrious career that continues today.

Since the 1960s, from “Cracklin' Rosie”, to “Sweet Caroline”, he has had 11 number one hits, selling more than 120,000,000 copies.

He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984 and the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. His song “I'm a Believer” was a top 10 hit for The Monkees, “Red Red Wine” a major country hit for Tom T. Hall and a world-wide hit for U.K. reggae group UB40. But his highly personal “Solitary Man” remains Diamond's favourite. A fact not lost on Canadian singer/guitarist Will Chalmers.

Collingwood Ontario based Will Chalmers, who has been performing his “Solitary Man” tribute to Neil Diamond for 15 years, says “it's the enduring popularity of Diamond's music that makes the show so popular, not my performance”. “After all these years, I'm still trying to master the guitar”. “I won't be doing an Eric Clapton tribute any time soon that's for sure”. Will loves to get an audience clapping and singing along. His natural resemblance to

“SOLITARY MAN” Starring Will Chalmers*

“Your Big Break”, there's been no stopping Annette. Audiences loved her stage presence, friendly, outgoing style and easy way with a song. Concert promoters took notice too. And it wasn't long before her phone was ringing with a steady stream of booking offers.

Over the past 17 years things haven't changed much.

Annette's success has been aided in no small part by her husband Richard who leads their excellent 5-piece band and manages their business affairs.

Together, they have toured extensively, playing everywhere from casinos, clubs and rodeos, to festivals, fairs and corporate events.

“Shania” is an accurate reflection of Shania Twain's musical career as it developed, covering the hit songs her fans all know and love. Whether in concert with her

band, or solo in a small supper club, Annette performs each song with style, panache and a touch of humour. And it's not unusual for her to occasionally belt one out while sitting on a red-faced audience member's lap.

Attend one of Annette's shows and you will soon agree that “Shania” is the definition of highenergy, on your feet, crowd pleasing fun! Shania appears at The Luna Lounge in Bucerias on Thursday, January 19th and at El Rio BBQ in Paso Ancho on Saturday, January 21st. More information is available on the venue web sites and in this paper.

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Goodbye

by J. Csiki

Neil Diamond, flawless replication of his singing voice and relaxed stage presence captivates audiences wherever he performs. He just nails it. The response from Neil Diamond fans to the Solitary Man show is an experience to behold. Some fans have difficulty accepting the fact that Will really isn't the famous star.

But Will is friendly and personable and fans approach him with ease.

And he is always happy to meet and greet them after his shows and welcome their comments.

Will has performed throughout Canada, the US, and Caribbean, in theatres, casinos & resorts and at festivals and conventions. He consi-

ders Neil Diamond a living legend and has great respect and admiration for his songwriting and performing skills.

But says Will “I get the biggest thrill of all watching each fan leave my show with a smile on the face and a song in the heart”. Truly a talented and dedicated entertainer.

Will comes to The Luna Lounge in Bucerias on January 26th and to El Rio BBQ on January 28th. More info is available on the venue web sites and elsewhere in this publication. *Copyright 2017.

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In Puerto Vallarta the sun waves goodbye and behind the mountain will take a rest at night.

Shortly after the darkness a quiet night will settle in to remind us that I was in your life and you were in mine; that I believe you are my light.

At the shoreline where the waves touch the land there is a boat full of emptiness to remind us that I was in your life and you were in mine; that I believe you are my light.

When I stop to walk and look behind I heard the waves - they say goodbye, and I know my feelings will never die.

To remind us that I was in your life and you were in mine; That I believe you are my light.

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Puerto Vallarta Shopping

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ny shopaholic knows that vacation time is shopping time, and it’s key that you have the best selection of bargains… this is why Puerto Vallarta is the destination for shopping enthusiasts of all persuasions. Just remember an extra suitcase for the way back.

Markets, Malls and Hidden Gems Puerto Vallarta has plenty to offer to you: malls, independent stores and boutiques, high fashion, traditional fashion, jewellery of all descriptions, spice stores, open air flea markets, and piñata and candy shops as well as seasonal farmers markets can be found throughout Banderas Bay. Here are our favourite places to shop in Puerto Vallarta.

Basilio Badillo Over the years Basilio Badillo has changed almost immeasurably; the new theatres, restaurants, stores, and business have really put this street on the map. In fact the huge variety available and its proximity to the beach and near by resort communities have made it one of the most popular streets for shopping in the whole city. You can really get anything you need here, from swimwear to evening outfits and jewellery.

Don’t miss the Friday evening Southside Shuffle happening this Friday along Basilio Badillo where you’ll find deals, live music and lots of extra fun to enhance your shopping experience.

If you want to chat to some of these business owners you should start with the Shaw Sisters, Candace and Cassandra, who own and run Cassandra Shaw Jewellery together as they are friendly, knowledgeable, and always have time to show off their new collection. They might even introduce you to one of the many foster dogs which pass through their store.

The Malecon Puerto Vallarta has many landmarks, but the most iconic (manmade) one is undoubtedly the cities boardwalk, otherwise called the “Malecon”.

This stretch of boardwalk by the sea has many shopping opportunities for people: jewellery stores, boutiques, clothing stores, bars, and great places to eat. Myskova Resort-wear is a great place to get original designer fashion, and it’s very popular with locals and

tourists alike. Why not check out a few of the handicraft boutiques before you sit down and enjoy an ice-cream on the boardwalks benches.

There are also specialty leather and tequila shops and wonderful galleries which set the Malecon apart from shopping experiences.

The evenings on the boardwalk are the best part of the day; the breeze is gentle, and the sunsets are gorgeous.

We recommend that you try some of the delicious snack foods you can buy at the food vendors that set up each evening.

Isla Rio Cuale Flea Market Isla Rio Cuale is one of the most unique and lovely spots in the city, and better still it is an amazing spot for souvenir shopping. This area of Puerto Vallarta can be accessed via two hanging bridges or the stair at Oscars restaurant off the Malecon… there is also access by the River Café

restaurant. This is a charming spot to enjoy open air shopping, the sound of the river and maybe even see the iguanas and pelicans that roost in the trees here.

Galerias Vallarta If you love a good mall then Galerias Vallarta is definitely for you. This mall has a casino, movie theatre, food court, kids area, Liverpool luxury department store, and many beautiful boutiques.

This is an air-conditioned haven in the heat of the day, and there are various places to eat. Beware!

You will not leave Galerias Vallarta mall empty-handed.

Plaza Caracol Plaza Caracol is very popular with the locals and has been for decades. Situated in the heart of the Puerto Vallarta hotel zone this is a shopper’s haven. This mall not only has a variety of stores, but you have the Soriana Superstore as a base for any essentials you

might need. From suntan lotion to beachwear and snacks, it’s all here!

The Puerto Vallarta Art Walk Art lovers who visit Puerto Vallarta should definitely make time to follow the Puerto Vallarta Art Walk every Wednesday evening from 6-10pm. It is one of the best ways to see the centro neighbourhood of Vallarta and of course to see some diverse collections of inspiring art by local and international artists in all mediums.

The galleries often very generously provide snacks and drinks each Wednesday, so it’s a real night out.

Market Fun Over the last seven years the market scene in Puerto Vallarta has really grown; farmers markets are now held on a weekly basis during the winter high season. You can find such markets all over the city, but most noticeably in:

Old Town we have three regular markets including the popular Olas Altas Farmers’ Market in Lazaro Cardenas Park each Saturday from 9-2pm. There are also regular markets in Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerias, La Cruz, Sayulita and San Pancho.

You can ask your concierge when you arrive what days of the week these markets will be held upon, and how to best get to them from your hotel.

La Isla Shopping Mall Keep your eyes peeled for the La Isla shopping mall which has just opened in Puerto Vallarta’s Hotel zone.

This beautiful new open-air mall offers dining, shopping and a luxury movie theater along with gorgeous fountains and sculptures throughout. Only a handful of stores have opened their doors at this time, but there are some great brands including Benetton, Calvin Klein, Guess, Keihl’s and more!

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Chacala Welcomes Resident Artists

By Madeline Milne

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rom January 23rd to February 4th The Chacala Cultural Foundation is hosting six local and international artists at the ChacalArt Winter Residency. The Chacala Cultural Foundation is about promoting and encouraging the cultural experience in and around the village of Chacala, and along the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico. This includes, but is not limited to education and performance in the arts, music, dance and theater. The featured artists will offer some of the exciting workshops, demonstrations and exhibitions that will be taking place during their residencies.

MARISSA BOULLOSA

MARISSA BOULLOSA Marisa is a highly-regarded, award-winning artist from Mexico City, with many solo exhibits and over 150 collective shows under her belt. Working with printmaking and mixed media she captures memories and identities through found or discarded items: “My work has to do with memories of things long passed and the recapturing of time. It has to do with childhood, with living and dying. It has to do with nostalgia, with the passing of time and the wasting of time, with things beloved, things dear to the heart and sometimes only half-remembered.”

Marisa will attend during the 2nd week and offer a children’s art workshop in the local area on Thursday, February 2.

The Chacala Cultural Foundation is about promoting and encouraging the cultural experience in and around the village of Chacala, and along the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico

GALINA BYE Galina was born in a small town near Kiev in the former Soviet Union. “I fell in love with the works of Russian masters... who painted my country like a song with a beautiful melody; colorful forests and poetic landscapes. Pink smoke of the blossoming cherry trees and violet patches of lilacs are engrained in my soul...”

Galina relocated to the United States as a young adult. Satisfying a life-long desire to paint, Galina entered the workshops at Denver Art Student League, where she developed her own style of painting - intuitive, colorful and fearless. “I strive to represent the reality within us, interactions one has with another, and with our environment.”

Her past exhibitions include the Vilona Gallery in Boulder, Colorado in 2015, a plein air exhibit at Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center, and solo exhibit at the Evergreen Art Center in 2016. Galina will participate in the second week of the residency.

DON SAHLI In 1995 Don opened the Sahli School of Art in Evergreen, Colorado where he continues the tradition of color and temperature in the lineage of the Russian masters.

Presently, Don’s work is represented by galleries across the United States and in private collections nationally and internationally.

Don will offer a workshop for 5-8 students consisting of two, three-hour instruction days, with a demonstration day in between.

The workshop will take place the second week of the residency.

IRERI TOPETE Ireri is a printmaker who works as the Coordinator of the Graphic Arts Workshop "La Raya", in Puerto Vallarta. She has been teaching for 23 years, and her most recent appointment is as part of the Visual Arts Degree program at the University of Guadalajara's PV campus.

Her work has gathered great acclaim and she was even recognized by the Federal Culture Department and became one of their official subsidized "FONCA" artists from 2012-15. Some of her most recent work have centered around nature, specifically hurricanes and their effects.

Ireri will be in residence the first week and will provide a workshop for the elders of Chacala.

IRERI TOPETE

SHERRI INNES Sherri is a full-time portrait photographer who traded her corporate job in Dubai in order to study under a professional photographer in the U.S. For the last 10 years, she has run a successful portrait and wedding business, now based in Colorado.

She captures thousands of portraits every year, but one of her favorite things is ditching the "big" camera and going for a hike with her iPhone to capture the beautiful nature around her. "It's truly amazing what these powerful little cameras can capture. One of my favorite quotes is by nature photographer, Ansel Adams, 'the most important part of a camera is the 12 inches behind it.'"

Sherri will be attending the second week of the residency and is offering a 4-hour class in iPhone/ Smartphone photography for up to 12 students. Says Sherri, "The goal of the workshop is to unlock the ability to see the world around us a little differently, then capture it beautifully and uniquely."

Home to a handful (or two) of expats, the village of Chacala is the last beach town before turning inland towards Guadalajara or Tepic along the Hwy. 200. Often likened to ‘Sayulita, twenty years ago’, the cozy fishing village offers a selection of accommodations, restaurants and amenities such as spas, yoga retreats, live music; perfect for a weekend away or a peaceful winter in the tropics.

In addition the popular Chacala Festival and Art and Music runs from March 9-12, 2017. For more information about the ChacalArt Winter Residency and the many events please visit: www.chacalart.org

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SEX PLEASE WE’RE SIXTY AN AMERICAN FARCE

by Michael Parker & Susan Parker

Where Is This?

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ind out on a guided walk around historic Vallarta with Puerto Vallarta Walking Tours. Stroll the cobblestone streets, typical of Spanish Colonial architecture, while absorbing the sights, smells and sounds of daily life.

Visit markets, historic buildings, and workshops. Get immersed in the culture while exploring areas you might not find on your own.

Photo: Visiting daily farmers’ markets offers one numerous fresh produce, meat, fish, and dairy products from the surrounding rural areas. This pineapple press, the only one in Vallarta, takes an entire pineapple and extracts all of its sweet juice with the downward effort of the vendor’s muscled arm. www.puertovallartawalkingtours.com

Escucha nuestra voz! /Hear our voice!

A WOMEN’S MARCH TO CELBRATE WORLDWIDE WOMEN’S SOLIDARITY SAN PANCHO, NAYARIT

COMEDY DINNER THEATRE FOR CHARITY DATES: FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 1, 5, 7, 8 2017 TIMES: 4 evening performances, 1 matinee on Sunday, March 5 LOCATION: Restaurante Langosta DIEZ, La Cruz Centro DONATION TICKET PRICE: front row table reserved 800 MXN, general table 500 MXN, theatre seating 250 MXN PROCEEDS GO TO: benefit Amigos de La Cruz de Huancaxtle, A.C.

To buy tickets and for more information visit:

www.amigosdelacruz.org

AMIGOS

DE LA CRUZ

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We call on all defenders of human rights to join us. We work peacefully while recognizing there is no true peace without justice and equity for all.

We celebrate social justice and social equality and we protest white supremacy, racism, bigotry, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, denial of climate change and all other forms of intolerance. We stand as one, united and strong to move forward in peace with equal rights for all.

While this protest aligns itself with the Women’s March on Washington DC taking place on the same day, it is not exclusive to the participation of women. If you stand for social justice and social equality this is your opportunity to stand up and voice your concerns whether you are a citizen of the US, Canada, Mexico or another country.

PARADE DETAILS: Date: Saturday, January 21, 2017 Time: 10:00 A.M. Meet at the soccer field on Tercer Mundo Please Wear White – Be Glorious!

Bring Water – Food for sale at Plaza del Sol March will go to Plaza del Sol Speakers TBA Golf-cart transportation available if needed To arrange for transportation from PV write Bonnie Mott at bonmott@hotmail.com.

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T S E W E THE N R AND BA S T R T SPO N A R U A T S E R Z U R C IN LA

FU LL MEN U GR EA T V IE W HAP P Y H OU R LI VE MUS IC SPOR TS

Mucho Amor in La Cruz

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n the little organic kitchen & shop located in the quiet fishing village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, owner-operator Alef has made a promise to present a healthy, tasty and nutritional alternatives to our neighbors, friends, guests and to whomever ventures into this village.

At Organic Love, located at Calle Delphin 14, it’s possible to eat tasty and exciting flavors and feel confident that you are eating natural foods and with respect towards our planet.

This newly opened restaurant offers breakfasts with eggs that are locally produced on an organic farm and vegetables that are farmed in the area and grown naturally without chemicals, as well as plates of organic yogurt and fresh fruit served with homemade granola and gluten-free seeds.

Perhaps most well-known for their variety of fresh drinks, hot or cold, smoothies, juices and homemade kombucha as well as a variety of coffee beverages, they have anything you might desire to start your day, to have the energy to get through your day, something sweet to end the day and even something to help cure that hangover, so you can enjoy another day at the beach.

For lunch Organic Love offers a whole wheat bread that they make on site. They mix bread flour with

whole wheat flour and add flax seed, sunflower seeds, coconut oil, Himalayan salt and a whole bunch of Mexican compassion, then slice it in half and fill it with avocado, calabaza fried in organic coconut oil, pickled cabbage and a selection of seasonal vegetables and organic salads.

Another delicious dish offered is a fusion of a homemade Italian pesto and spirals of lightly fried zucchini. This dish is a favourite among the regulars because it’s truly a vegan alternative to eating pasta.

Look no further for something to satisfy your sweet tooth. There is an ever changing selection of desserts, cakes and cookies, oftentimes vegan and gluten-free.

Organic Love is proud to have the best quality ingredients with the majority of items used in the kitchen have been farmed locally and when ever possible the fruit, vegetables and ingredients selected are. They strive to take care of every detail from the earth to the plate so that everything is cooked and prepared to maintain the freshness and the nutritional value.

Be sure to visit this charming new dining spot to learn even more about their efforts. Easy to find they are located in La Cruz just across from Philos Real Estate Office.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT TESCALAMA Happy Hour: Everyday from 5:00-7:00pm 2x1 National Drinks, Half Price Pizzas on Wednesday Live Music: Zoe Wood every Thursday 7-9pm SPORTS! SPORTS! MORE SPORTS! NFL Championship: January 22 Green Bay vs. Atlanta 2:05 PM Pittsburgh vs. New England 5:40 PM

Super Bowl Sunday February 5th Reserve your table now!

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New Experiences, New Friends

By John Warren

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hat’s good about having a friend?

Is she someone you confide in?

Is he a guy you can have a beer with and analyse the last football game you watched? Would you like to meet new friends here in Puerto Vallarta? That’s not going to happen unless you get out of that chair and experience something new. The International Friendship Club (IFC) has been operating in Puerto Vallarta for over thirty years and, not surprisingly, one of its objectives is to promote friendships between its members and visitors. (The other one is to raise enough money to support the twenty or so charities it helps every year.) To help people meet each other the club has an amazing choice of activities that visitors and members can experience and enjoy.

On Friday 20th January from 10:30 to noon, Dan Grippo, historian and storyteller extraordinaire, will take to the podium at the IFC’s clubhouse (upstairs, at the north-east corner of the bridge where Insurgentes crosses the River Cuale) and deliver his first history lecture of the season. “A Century of Law and (Dis)order: Mexico’s 1917 Constitution Turns 100” is the title. Dan will discuss that although the Constitution was hailed as a landmark law regarding civil and human rights and is notable for changes made to land rights, education and the separation of church and state, there have been some flagrant breaches of those ideals in the last 100 years and that there are still open wounds.

On Friday afternoons, from 2:00 to 5:00, anyone who wants to play social bridge is invited to shuffle, cut and deal the cards and, afterwards, the famed IFC Social Hour is held where the whole idea is to mix, mingle and imbibe a cool drink at the end of another tough week in paradise.

Afterwards, the weekly dinearound takes place when groups of old and new friends wander over to their choice of a couple of restaurants to share a meal and an evening of good food and, hopefully, stimulating conversation. The two restaurants chosen by our hostesses for Friday 20th are Serrano’s Meat House at Lazaro Cardenas #155 and Si Senor on the beach and close to the pier.

On Saturday, IFC offers Mindful Meditation from 9:00 to 11:00 and this is fol-

lowed by Restorative Yoga from 11:00 to 1:00; so a very gentle start to the weekend.

On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursday mornings IFC’s very popular Spanish teacher, Adriana Bedolla, conducts her classes from 9:00 to 1:45. There are four levels of classes, including Tourist Spanish, two Intermediate classes and an Advanced class. For full details of times and costs please refer to the website www. ifcvallarta.com and click on the Activities Calendar.

Monday evenings at 6:30 the doors open at the clubhouse again and this time it’s to let you pick up some free popcorn, a drink and then take your seats for the weekly Classic Movie Night.

The movie starts at 7:00pm. On January 23rd the enormously popular western

Home Tours Wows Visitors

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ow! That was the reaction of the group I was with as we entered the first home. The view was impressive, the home amazing. All homes toured were fantastic. More impressive were the volunteers who served as tour guides and the organization they represent. I have been on three tours. They all

were great. It is a delightful way to contribute to such a wonderful organization. It gets my highest recommendation.

That was written by a reviewer on Trip Advisor (see www.tripadvisor.com) earlier this month and echoed by 294 other reviewers who also rated the tours “Excellent.”

The tours run on Tuesday and Wednesday

“High Noon” will be shown starring the gorgeous Grace Kelly and our president’s lookalike, Gary Cooper. The movie won four academy awards in 1953, including Best Actor.

On Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings the IFC Home Tours leave from the Sea Monkey Restaurant and take visitors to four unique homes around the southern part of Puerto Vallarta. For details and prices see www.toursforvallarta.com and for other travellers’ comments see www.tripadvisor. com and search for “ifc home tours”.

In the clubhouse on Wednesday from 10:00am to noon Mary Alberts, a spiritual leader with many years of experience, will lead a discussion titled “Contemplative Dialogue To round out the week IFC offers a very,

very social game of Bunco at Nacho Daddy’s, on Basilio Badillo, at 11:00. The restaurant offers special deals to these dice rollers from the food menu and, who knows, maybe from the drink menu too.

The week is wrapped up by Brian McDougall, a long-time educator and social activist, who starts the Thursday evening guest lecture series at 7:00pm in the clubhouse. His topic is Diego Rivera’s art and the Mexican Revolution. Diego is the icon of Mexico, immortalised on the 500 pesos Mexican currency. The topic may not be priceless but is certainly of high value.

mornings and leave from the Sea Monkey Restaurant at 10:30, so a good plan is to have breakfast on the beach there before you board our comfortable air-conditioned buses.

But seats are limited and it’s better to buy your tickets ($600 pesos) online at www.ifctoursvallarta.com or at the IFC office, located at the northeast corner of the bridge where Insurgentes crosses the River Cuale. It’s open Monday to Friday from

9:00 to 1:30.

Each tour visits four homes around the hills and coastline of P.V. and some of them require walking on hills, cobbled streets and steps, so make sure that your hips, knees and feet are capable of handling those conditions.

All of the profits from the Home Tours are used to support the IFC Cleft Palate Program and 20 other charities in this area.

They appreciate your support!

Friendship, socialization, intellectual stimulation and gentle yoga are all offered

by IFC this coming week. You are all welcome, so don’t be shy, come on down.

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Riviera Farmer’s Market is in Fashion

By Noemi Zamora Reynoso

Photos by: Noemi Zamora Reynoso

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n recent years, famer’s markets or ‘tianguis’ have become very popular throughout the bay. But the market in Nuevo Vallarta is the one to visit! Set in the beautiful nautical resort setting of Nuevo Vallarta, the Riviera Farmer’s Market is a exception shopping experience.

Every Tuesday from 9am to 2pm, this market invites you to wander the stalls of vendors at a leisurely pace. With ample space provided you won’t feel rushed or crowded out. The selection is a nice mix of souvenirs, handcrafted items, housewares, clothing, farm fresh food, organic coffee, prepared meals and more. Located in the Riviera Nayarit Business Center behind the Casino, it is easy to access either by foot or drive on in – there’s lots of parking!

With over four thousand visitors each Tuesday, this popular destination offers over 150 vendors for shopping and dining, and it hasn’t

skimped on personal comforts, there are shaded areas to take a break and even private washrooms!

Visitors to the resorts and hotels of Nuevo Vallarta and the surrounding communities are just a few minutes away from this weekly shopping extravaganza.

Carlos Morlet, organizer of Riviera Farmer's Market invites everyone to the weekly market, where you

can find special products such as fresh fish, shoes, designer clothing, jewelry, art, and a range of tasty foods, even flaky French pastries!

Today you can find Riviera Farmer's Market well reviewed on Trip Advisor and supported by the efforts of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau, and of course the hotel entrepreneur Graciano Soberniego, owner

Located at: Delfin 14, Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay. Tel: 329 295 5331

Cecilia Estrada of the Paradise Village and the man who had the vision to create Nuevo Vallarta as the luxury destination it is today.

Cecilia Estrada, administrator of the Nuevo Vallarta Business Center is proud to work with the most

successful tianguis in the area. The market brings much wanted attend to the other shops and services you can find in this charming shopping district where you can find shops, restaurants and services for tourists and residents alike.

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Luna Lounge Keeps Bringing the Classics!

By Debbie White

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ne of the most exciting entertainment experiences on the North Shore is the highly successful Luna Lounge in Bucerías. With superb shows, wonderful food and all around fun, “Tribute Dinner Shows” rule the night and continue to sell out at a record pace! Luna Lounge’s delicious dinners, full bar, extraordinary entertainment and value pricing are favorites with folks from all around Banderas Bay! On Thursday, January 12, the audience loved the Buddy Holly Show, starring professional entertainer Jeff Scott as one of early rock and roll’s most loved stars! With hits like, “Oh, Boy,” “Peggy Sue” and “That’ll Be the Day,” the performance was a real crowd pleaser!

Headliner and local Bucerias celebrity and “Tropic Rock” award winner, Brittany Kingery, featured her incredible, new Linda Ronstadt Show on Saturday, January 14. She is scheduled for an encore performance of this show on Saturday, January 28. If you missed

last Saturday’s show, make sure to book tickets soon for the 28th!

Gino Monopoli brought his fabulous, Elvis Live Tribute Show to the venue on Sunday and Monday, January 15 and 16. What a treat to see this outstanding Elvis tribute artist and all our favorite music from the King.

The truly stunning and talented Annette LaFond returns on Thursday, January 19, with her Shania Live show featuring the music and persona of Shania Twain. You’ll enjoy hearing, “Man, I Feel Like A

Woman, “Still the One” and many more. This was my ‘pick of the season’ show of last year!

On Sunday, January 22, Kathy Thompson will be showcasing The Bette Midler Tribute, featuring the music and feisty persona of the, oh so funny, Bette Midler. All your favorite Bette songs along with that lovable personality will be on display in this enjoyable tribute show to the one and only, Divine Miss M. The Neal Diamond Tribute show, Solitary Man, returns for two

shows on Thursday, January 26 and Friday, the 27th. Last season, I loved this show featuring Will Chalmers and I highly recommend it!

New to the Luna Lounge stage on Sunday, January 29 is The Everly Brothers’ Golden Hits Show starring John Sharkey and Michael Damekert. Enjoy the smooth sounds of music like, “Wake Up Little Suzy,” “Crying In the Rain” and “All I Have to Do Is Dream.”

On Thursday, February 2, Michael Dankert brings his fantastic Roy Orbison Tribute, featuring favorite songs like, “Pretty Woman,” “Only the Lonely,” “It’s Over” and “Crying.” This must-see new show is already sold-out!

On Saturday, February 4, Brittany Kingery returns to Luna Lounge with another show, Blame It On Mexico. Brittany is especially dear to Bucerías audiences, since she launched her musical career right here, a few years ago.

On Sunday and Monday, February 5 and 6, AbbaMania comes to the venue with all the greatest hits from the international musical phenomena, Abba! You’ll

love reliving all your Abba favorites.

The Rod Stewart Show debuts at Luna Lounge on Thursday, February 9. Doug Varty presents the exciting songs of this music legend. Doug’s New Year’s Eve Brian Adams Tribute was a huge hit with the audience; so don’t miss his high-energy, professional tribute to Rod Stewart.

There are more extraordinary shows scheduled each week through the end of March, so stay tuned for all the exciting entertainment to come! And don’t forget each Tuesday and Wednesday night starting at 7 pm, Luna Lounge features the all-new Crazy Bitches (drag) dinner show with Miss Diva Divine and her gals!

Get your tickets early, since most Luna Lounge dinner shows sell out quickly. For more information about the shows, please visit lunaloungebucerias.com For questions or tickets, send an email to: hugh@lunaloungebucerias.com Luna Lounge is located at Av. Mexico #27, Bucerías, Nayarit. Tel. 329-298-3242.

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Tankini Talk

by Virginia Fox v@vcfox.net

Virginia Fox is a Writer, Performer, Producer and Storyteller. She is working on an anthology of her fondest memories, “Moon Lady’s Wild Rides.” All fictional stories are written for the fun and joy of sharing life with a humorous twist.

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e’re going to spend the day on the beach,” I answer Rita who wants to know what I’m doing tomorrow.

“We have a beach in Vallarta? I haven’t gone in four years,” she laughs. Rita has perfectly coifed ash blonde hair and never has a “bad hair day.” “How do you do it?” I ask her on one high humidity day. My own limp blonde locks are dripping down my back making me feel like a lump of dough baking in the oven. “I don’t know. I just got lucky,” she says raising her perfectly arched eyebrows. “Luck and frequent trips to Vallarta’s best stylist,” I retort.

Rita isn’t my only friend whose beach visits are limited to seeing the sun set, sitting in an armchair while being served umbrella drinks by buff waiters. I don’t know anyone traveling to beaches around the world for the euphoric experience of putting feet in the sand and toes in the water. In the last two months, my husband, Cal, and I have luxuriated in the natural beauty of Sayulita’s three beach beauties, the Chacala and La Cruz playas to name a few. Unique sandy stretches of textures and tones, unpredictable wave rhythms, and picturesque landscapes with assorted body types cavorting in the surf without a hint of intimidation.

Why don’t my friends feel the same magnetic attraction?

“I don’t like sand on my feet.” “My dermatologist told me to stay out of the sun.”

“Those chairs hurt my back.” “I go to the beach to read erotica in private. I hate vendors telling me it’s ‘almost free today’ in the middle of a sex scene.” And most often, “I wouldn’t be caught dead in a bathing suit.”

I’m not a sun worshiper. My visits to “the zapper”, my dermatologist, support his golf addiction. I’ve learned how to survive the traumatization of aging in a bathing suit.

I never wore a “thong” to any beach. In my generation, a “thong” would have been someone with a lisp talking about “a song.”

My friends and I wore teeny-weeny bikinis.

Two deliciously small pieces of fabric pretending to hide key elements of a woman’s anatomy on top and below.

Summer couldn’t come too soon, not because it was the end of near suicide Midwest winters, but we got to wear bikinis.

And we were “hot.” Well, we thought we were. I flipped my blonde butt around the beach, teasing boys, lying on my coordinated colored towel, and turning over when the timer went off for the perfect tan. I slathered

myself with baby oil, framed my face with aluminum, and fried like a strip of bacon. An award-winning recipe for future skin eruptions. We didn’t know better and we didn’t care. It was about flaunting beach bodies and teasing boys. I was on a rigid diet with no fat allowed, warning everyone who came close, “don’t get your shadow on me.”

And then the inevitable. No matter how many killer treadmills I do a day, my body begins dropping like everyone else. Not my waist, the skin around it. If there is a Higher Power, this is when he/she goes off to focus on someone younger. “I’ve done enough for you. Deal with it.”

It’s that first day of the season when you face the dressing room mirror trying on a new swimsuit, a turquoise bikini polka dot top and skimpy bottom, adorned with matching ruffles. Then you see it. The extra layer of skin that landed on you during the winter you didn’t see hidden under fleece and puffy jackets. You have a “muffin top!” You cannot be seen in public in a bikini. Those days are O V E R! “How are you doing?” the young twenty something salesgirl with foot long lashes calls into the dressing room. Can I get you a different size?” “Different size and different type,” I scream. “We have lots of choices,” she says in that deprecating tone. “It’s hard to get older. It happened to my grandmother too.” Bathing suit shopping pain ranks up there with getting a root canal and is a lot more personal.

She disappears and comes back carrying an arm full of one-piece suits. Some with those skirty bottoms I swore I’d never wear. “Here’s one you might want to try,” the waif says tossing her hair over to one side.

She hands me a shirred black suit. “This newly made “Shrinkitsuit” guarantees to make you 10 pounds slimmer. It flatters your body issues from tummy concealing, to pear shapes, to curves in the wrong places.”

I lunge at the suit like a raging panther in heat. “Give me that. And I’ll call you when I need you.”

I expect a lot of spandex, but I didn’t know I would have to squeeze into an extra strong exercise band. I stop breathing, suck everything in and begin to pull up one leg at a time. Only a sadistic male would design this trap. Sitting on the dressing room bench contorting myself to get into this unforgiving elastic, I fall against the wall breaking

a nail while bending my arms to slip under the straps. This is worse than peeling on a wet suit. If I get in, I will need Houdini to get me out. I settle on a “Onetini,” one piece basic black, ruched and tucked to “minimize unwanted bulges.” Over the next few seasons, I graduate to turquoise and finally red. And then nothing works, not even the suit with the flared skirt. It’s the “muffin top” and now, those flapping upper arms.

Our country is youth obsessed. Hollywood sculpted faces, Victoria Secret boobs and runway teen models are shaming the aging.

I’m in “the Golden Years,” and I am not prepared to polish the tarnish every year.

I’m now avoiding wearing any bathing suit in public.

We celebrated my recent birthday under the tiled roof of our favorite Los Muertos beach restaurant. Down on the sand, body types from skinny to beer bellies, tattooed body canvases to never-miss-a-buffet shapes frolic in and out of the surf, a flash mob of release and freedom. The Mexican spirit

begins to seep into my American sinkhole of self-doubts and ego. I’m not getting any younger and I’ll never beat the battle of bulge and age.

Flipping through the racks of suits from tiny to tanks in my favorite local department store, I’m determined to try on a new attitude along with a suit. I discover “Tankinis”, suits with separate tops flaring over longer bottoms. Forgiving coverage with an attempt at flair. I buy three knowing next time I’ll be wiggling it all inside a “Pluskini.”

Slathered with SPF 200 sunscreen, a floppy hat and a new Tankini, my husband and I rediscover our passion for beach walking along the Pacific Ocean treasures.

I don’t wait for sunset to feel sand between my toes and watch the setting sun perform its final triumphant act of the day. I laugh at my own ungainly moves getting up and down from a beach towel. No one cares. And finally, neither do I! P.S. If you see me in a “muu muu,” don’t hold me accountable!

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Top 10 Events this February Fun on the in Riviera Nayarit Riviera Nayarit Cat Morgan www.rivieranayaritfun.com Cat@RivieraNayaritFun.com

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ey Everybody! Anything that gets you onto the bay or the beach will usually create the best experience!

It is where most want to be spending their time while here in the Banderas Bay and Riviera Nayarit. This last week I went over to the new Destiladeras / Nahui Beach for some rejuvenation and relaxation. Taking the new highway towards Punta de Mita is a speedy breeze! The signage is clear to exit at Nahui / Destilideras, stay left down to the old highway, and across the street to the parking lot. There is a nice parking lot complete with a uniformed guard (Salvador) and a gentle easy walk to the relocated restaurant and the playa. (No more carrying your things up and down the stairs!)

The restaurant is run by the same wonderful folks; Simmy Ortiz family and staff, along with the same great service and food and cocktails. Loungers, tables with umbrellas and chairs are available. Simmy also tells me that the old Nahui Beach Restaurant may be opening again in about a month or so.

Playa Destilideras is my favorite beach on the Riviera Nayarit becaue it is flat a perfect for a beachcombing stroll. The waves are perfect for swimming. My friend Ralph and I sat next to a very fun couple who spoiled their pups!

Yes, dogs are allowed here.

Another great day in Paradise!

Banderas Bay Sailboat Racing My good friend Andy Barrow is the director of the sailboat racing events at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta. He was telling me about the fantastic races over the week so I asked him to share with us some of the events going on.

The photos were taken by my friend John Pounder…what an amazing photographer!

Thanks John! You can look or purchase more photos here: http://jldigitalmedia.zenfolio.com/ “Saturday, January 14, was a big day for sailboat racing in Banderas Bay! No less than three different sailing competitions were underway on the bay simultaneously:

- Race Two of the Vallarta Cup, operated

by Vallarta Yacht Club - The monthly race weekend for the Capri 37 fleet from Marina Vallarta - The new monthly Hobie 16 races, also run by Vallarta Yacht Club.

All fleets enjoyed the amazing sailing conditions on the bay, with lighter winds on Saturday and stronger conditions on Sunday. Racers in the Vallarta Cup spotted 9 whales and several pods of dolphins during the event. Everyone had a great post-race party at Vallarta Yacht Club in the evening.

Vallarta Yacht Club is having their annual half-price initiation special through the end of January. If you ever wanted to join with others who have a passion for boating and community service, now is the time. To find out more you can email Andy Barrow directly at Andy@Sailor.nu or check out their website at http://www.vallartayachtclub.org/ .

Bocci Ball in Bucerias…

There are two fun loving folks from Canada named Peter and Darlene now known as “Pedro and Darletta “ who have been wintering in Bucerias for the past 18 years. They love playing Bocci Ball and help to organize the famous, if not infamous “Bocci on the Beach”.

They have made friends with Frank Gardiner, (a Canadian writer) for friendly games on the playa located north of the Azul Condos and South of Karen’s Restaurant.

The losers of the game have to return the Bocci Balls and equipment back up to the Bungalows.

This last week Frank was the big loser and had to do the Walk of Shame! Maybe next week Frank!

Thanks for tuning in this week. For comments, questions contact me at Cat@ RivieraNayaritFun.com . If you’re interested in advertising with the Vallarta Tribune for the Riviera Nayarit area please contact me at CatPVTribune@Gmail.com . Create a super week. AHO!

There are quite a few festivals coming your way, celebrating everything from culture, the environment, gastronomy, cinema, music, the arts, community development and sports to just plain being alive. The Riviera Nayarit has been working with different groups to organize some magnificent events for February.

There are a total of ten if you include the San Blas International Migratory Bird Festival, which starts in January but continues through February 5th. Along the same lines, the International Bahía de Banderas Regatta starts on the last day in February and continues until March 4th: http://www.banderasbayregatta.com/.

Festival Sayulita (February 1-5) Now in its fourth year, the Festival is ready to party with the tagline “Movies, Music, Drink and Life.” And there will be plenty of that for visitors: movies and short-length films projected on huge screens on the beach, food and drink, physical activities and a fantastic concert headlined by Café Tacvba and Nortec Collective. http://www.festivalsayulita.com/.

San Blas Patron Saint Festival (February 3) This Catholic celebration includes pilgrimages, dances and fireworks. The most special pilgrimage happens aboard skiffs towards the white stone, in order to be blessed and ask for a good fishing season. http://sanblasrivieranayarit.com/ evento/fiesta-patronal-de-san-blas/.

Guayabitos Festival (February 4, 11, 18 and 25) This festival has been celebrated every Saturday of the month for the past 10 years, offering a varied mix of performing arts on the main plaza. http://www.hotelesdeguayabitos.com.mx/.

Community “Entre Amigos” Festival (February 11) San Pancho is art, family togetherness, love and happiness and it’s all expressed during this festival that’s also been going on for more than 10 years. The themed parade is an invitation for all to gather at the Plaza del Sol, where they can enjoy high-quality shows. http://es.entreamigos.org.mx/.

Mita Tech Talks (February 12-14) Punta Mita welcomes experts in the latest technologies, gadgets, launchings, innovations and trends in order to address the demands of a new century and its invitation to modernize. http://mitatechtalks.com/en/ home2/.

Flamingos Canamex Cup (February 18) North America is looking for the best golf team in the area, a title that’s being disputed between Mexico, the United States and Canada at the Flamingos Golf Course, the oldest in the region.

San Pancho Music Festival (February 24-26) Prepare for three days of great music with local, national and international artists at the Cultural Capital of the Riviera Nayarit.

The Plaza del Sol will once again host these top-level shows. https://sanpanchomusicfest. wordpress.com/.

Matanchén Bay Open Water Swim (February 25) New challenge, new location. This first edition of this open water tournament in the waves of San Blas is open to all the country’s swimmers for 1k, 3k, and 6k competitions. http:// aguasabiertasmatanchen.com/.

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Villa Phuket, Marina Vallarta

5+ BED, 5.5 BATH, 10,979 sq. ft. $1,695,000usd ne-of-a-kind golf course villa! This elegant and stylish residence from a noted architect radiates a warm, inviting and upscale Mexican Contemporary style. Luxury living spaces overlook the manicured fairway and serene lake of the Marina Vallarta golf course. The

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elegant indoor rooms open directly to the outdoor covered terrace and “palapa” bar area featuring outdoor living and dining behind the “infinity-edge” swimming pool and jetted tub.

A full bedroom suite, a den/office and staff quarters are on main level for ease of living. Other features include: zoned air conditioning, marble slab floors and wall details,

covered carport with storage area, and custom doors, windows lighting and sound.

Exquisitely detailed, perfectly situated and surrounded by mature tropical foliage this home is truly a work of art and a ”must–see” for the most sophisticated and discriminating buyer. www.boardwalkrealtypv.com/ properties/villa-pukhet/

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La Palapa Group opens its Boutique-Gallery "Maracuyá"

By Miguel González Guerra

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t the grand opening of the Grupo La Palapa’s latest fabulous offering, Maracuyá "beach, art and fashion" boutique, owners Renée and Alberto Pérez held a cocktail event to celebrate the opening of this boutique that specializes in local artists and regional products. This new Gallery-Boutique offer everything from clothing, accessories, jewelry, paintings, hats, decorative items, even coffee, and other gems ideal for a gifts and souvenirs.

"Maracuyá" is sandwiched between the elegance of La Palapa and the casual coolness of El Dorado only a few steps away from Los Muertos beach. Featured

artists include Maruca Novelo, fashion designer; Adriana Gangoiti, Interior Designer; Kathleen Carrillo and Angie Mclntosh; Painters; Darina Jiménez and Cassandra

Sofía Boettner, Renée Pérez & Karina Rubio

The owners Renée & Alberto Pérez

Shaw, jewelery designers, as well as Jenny Orr and Dollo Fluyeb both artists.

Within the elegant space you can find fine linen for ladies and men; original jewelry with details in leather and precious stones; hats and bags; works of art in oil, acrylic, collages, sculptures, pieces for decoration and other striking surprises of good taste.

A special treat, you can purchase "Rizado" organic coffee, thanks coffee experts Bryce Mayer and Natalie Whiteside, who traveled throughout the country to find the best beans. This Oaxacan, medium coffee has a hint of chocolate and nuts. Located at Calle Pulpito 102; open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.

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charity

Non - Profit and Charitable Organizations For visitors to Puerto Vallarta who wish to support the less privileged in our paradise, this is a list of some of the many organizations that could benefit from such kind gestures. If you would like your organization recognized here, please email details to editor@vallartatribune.com.

Amigos de La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, A.C. contributing to the quality of life in La Cruz through cultural, educational, environmental and charitable assistance programs. Tax Deductible. www.amigosdelacruz.org Contact Amy Welch amywelchpdx@comcast.net Alcoholics Anonymous: In English Puerto Vallarta Alanon Club - Basilio Badillo 329 recoverpv.com Amazing Grace Missions Assisting families in Magisterio & Progreso with necessities and job training and English. slw2014nv@gmail.com American Legion Post 14: raises resources and manpower to improve facilities needing building maintenance americanlegion14.org Amigos del Magisterio - Food delivered directly to workers at the PV dump, their families and schools in Magisterio and Volcanes.

Also, food to New Beginnings, Pasitos de Luz, and Caritas. 100% of donations to the people, no overhead.amigosdelmagisterio. com lysephilrioux@hotmail.com Asilo San Juan Diego Home for the Elderly - Contact: Lupita Sanchez Covarrubias 222-1257 or malupita88@hotmail.com or mexonline.com\asilosanjuandiego.htm Asociación Down - Assistance to persons with Down’s Syndrome – Contact: Ana Eisenring at 224-9577.

Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter - Safe shelter for women & children victims of domestic violence. compassionforthefamily.org

Becas Vallarta, A.C. – Provides scholarships to high school and university students.

Tax-deductible in Mexico and USA. Polly Vicars at (322) 223-1371 or Buri Gray at (322) 221-5285.

CANICA - Centre for Children with Cancer.

Provides aid for treatment and services including transportation to GDL. Contact Director, Evelia Basañes 322-123-5688.

Casa Hogar - A shelter for orphaned, abandoned, disadvantaged or vulnerable children.

Luz Aurora Arredondo at 221 1908, casahogar_maximocornejo@hotmail.com Centro Comunitario SETAC-GLBT – Services the GLBT community, including treatment and referrals, education, English classes, HIV testing and counseling. Paco Arjona 224-1974 Clinica de Rehabilitación Santa Barbara Rehabilitation of the handicapped.

Contact: Laura Lopez Portillo Rodriguez at 224-2754.

COLINA Spay and Neuter Clinic - Free and by-donation sterilization clinic in Old Town.

Only open Saturdays, Contact: cez@rogers. com or 322-104-6609 CompassionNet Impact – Transforming the lives of people living in chronic poverty.

Job creation, education, emergency & more.

Tax-deductible. Cell: (322) 133-7263 or ric@ 4compassion.org Corazon de Nina A safe, loving, home-environment for 40+ children and youth rescued from high-risk situations. Donations & volunteers always welcome! Totally self-funded. www.fundacioncorazon.mx Cruz Roja (Red Cross) - Handles hospital and emergency service in Vallarta. It is the only facility that is authorized to offer assistance to injured people on the street. Contact: 222-1533, 222-4973

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Desayunos para los Niños de Vallarta A.C. Feeding programs, education programs, day care centers for single mothers. 2234311 or 22225 72 Discapacitados de Vallarta, A.C. (DIVAC) association of handicapped individuals dedicated to helping one another.

Ivan Applegate at 221-5153.

Ecology and Conservation of Whales, AC. National Coordination Network for the Assistance of Entangled Whales. Biol. Astrid Frisch Jordán, Arce #541. Col. La Primavera Puerto Vallarta, Jal. 48325, Mexico, Tel/Fax: (322) 29 37 851 fibbcatalogo@yahoo.com Families At The Dump: Supporting families living in the landfill or garbage dump thru education and sustainable opportunities. familiesatthedump.org Fundacion Punta de Mita LDG. Ana Lilia Medina Varas de Valdés. ana@fundacionpuntademita.org Tel. (329) 291 5053 Friends of PV Animals Volunteers working to enhance the lives of shelter animals. For info and donations visit friendsofpvanimals.com Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta: Arq. Luz del Carmen Pérez A cayro_13@hotmail.com grupoecologico.com Horizonte de Paz: Welcoming shelter for men of all ages who are troubled w/alcohol & drug addiction.In great need of cash or material resources Contact MAYNOR Tel 281 0644 horizontedepaz@live.com International Friendship Club - Provides medical, educational and social services to those in need in Puerto Vallarta. www.ifcvallarta.com La Brigada de la Basura: A weekly meeting of neighborhood children to clean Vallarta Streets. Contact Que?Pasa 223-4006 Mexico Ministries & Mission, Inc. raises funds to the poor in Vallarta. Contact Fr. Jack+ 044 322 229-1129 christchurchbythesea.org Puerto Vallarta Navy League AC – Distributes toys to needy children on Three Kings Day, constructs playgrounds in underprivileged areas, assists with transportation of donated medical and educational supplies and equipment from US donors, organizes work groups to do painting and light repair work for other charities, schools and government facilities. Contact: Carol Smith (322)137-4902 New Life Mexico - Challenging Child Poverty with health and education programs. Philippa Vernon pvp@newlifemexico.com Paraíso Felino AC Refuge and Adoption Centre for cats and kittens in the Bay of Banderas. Luis Donaldo Cel. (322) 120-4092 Pasitos de Luz - substitute home for low income children with any type of handicap, offers rehabilitation services and more.

299-4146. pasitosdeluz.org Purr Project – no-kill feline rescue located near Puerto Vallarta providing homeless cats and kittens a recuperative stay with the ultimate goal of adopting them out to loving homes, sterilized, vaccinated and disease free. www.purrproject.com PEACEAnimals - Free mobile spay/neuter clinic operating 48 weeks a year, primarily in Puerto Vallarta. Tax-deductible. peaceanimals.org

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MADONNA Pop Icon, Actress, Producer

By Fred Jacobs

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ast week when we left off, Madonna had been named as the “Artist of the Decade” by MTV, Billboard and Musician magazine in 1989, but she longed to translate her success onto the big screen. She got her next chance in “Dick Tracy” (1990) costarring with her then boyfriend, Warren Beatty.

Although the film recovered its costs, it was not considered a big hit.

At the end of 1990, Madonna released her first greatest-hits compilation album “The Immaculate Collection”. It included two new songs, “Justify My Love” and “Rescue Me”. The album was certified diamond and sold over 30 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling compilation album by a solo artist in history.

“Justify My Love” reached number one in the U.S. and its music video featured scenes of sadomasochism, bondage, same-sex kissing, and brief nudity.

The video was deemed too sexually explicit for MTV and was banned from the network.

In 1992, Madonna landed a role in the Penny Marshall film “A League of Their Own”. She played a baseball player on an all-women’s team and costarred with Tom Hanks and Geena Davis. The same year, Madonna founded her own entertainment company, “Maverick”, which includes a record company, a film production company, music publishing, television broadcasting, book publishing and merchandising divisions.

The deal was a joint venture with Time Warner and paid Madonna an advance of $60 million US. It gave her 20% royalties from the music proceeds, which was the highest rate in the industry at the time, equaled only to Michael Jackson’s royalty rate established a year earlier with Sony. Her savvy business skills have led to a reported personal net worth of over $500 million US by 2016.

Madonna also realized the

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power of her “star” and was also an early advocate for the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic. She would become a leader in the entertainment world for this cause and continues to advocate for those who live with HIV in Africa and around the world to this day.

Madonna became known for her no fear of controversy, released a book of photographs, titled “Sex”.

It consisted of sexually provocative and explicit images with S&M themes.

The book received strong negative reaction from the media and the general public, but sold 1.5 million copies at $50 US each in just a matter of days.

From the moment rumors surfaced of a new film about Eva Perón, Madonna started lobbying everyone to get the lead role. She reportedly even wrote to director Alan Parker, to explain why she would be perfect for the part saying, “This is the role I was born to play.”

Finally the powers that be gave in and in the 1996 musical film “Evita”, Madonna played the title role of Eva Perón. The film was released at Christmas 1996, to mixed reviews.

Although Madonna would appear in several more films between 1996 and 2006, it was apparent even to her, that the big screen would not bring her the kind of success that her music does.

Since 2006, Madonna has solely concentrated professionally on producing and her music career, leaving acting to the pros.

In her personal life at this time, Madonna became pregnant with her daughter Lourdes in 1995.

The father was dancer boyfriend Carlos Leon, amid much speculation that Madonna was simply using Carlos as a ‘donor’. In 2000, Madonna married British director Guy Ritchie and son Rocco was born later that year. In 2008, the couple adopted two-year-old David who was from Africa, and the couple divorced shortly after. In 2009 Madonna adopted another child, three-year-old Mercy also

from Malawi. In late 2005, Madonna went back to her roots and released her 10th studio album “Confessions on a Dance Floor”. It would become one of the best of her career and win Grammy’s and hit number one in 40 countries.

Over the past 37 years, Madonna has sold more than 300 million records worldwide, won seven Grammys, broke numerous Guinness World Records (including best-selling female recording artist), shocked us and entertained us. She shows no signs of slowing down.

Fred Jacobs is a full time resident of Puerto Vallarta and the author of three books.

Where can I find the Vallarta Tribune?

Over the past month we have been making small changes to our distribution locations; hopefully making it easier for you to find a copy. The Tribune will be available for pick up at the tourist offices in the main plaza as well as in Park Lazaro Cardenas, in Puerto Vallarta. You can shop and pick up

a copy of the Tribune at the Friday Marsol Market, the Saturday Olas Altas Market and at the Amigo’s de La Cruz table at the La Cruz Sunday Market. In addition to all of our advertisers, look for the Vallarta Tribune in restaurants, resorts, galleries and salons around the Bay of Banderas and north into

Sayulita and San Pancho. We distribute 10,000 copies in high season from Mismaloya to San Pancho each week.

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funny thing happened at Three Hens last week… at the stroke of 9 am, the crowing of a rooster grandly announced the opening of Market. A few vendors crept out of their boutiques to see who was doing the very good impression of a cock crowing! Our new vendors from El Tuito had brought their gorgeous rooster in his cage into Three Hens to keep him safe during the hours they sold their farm-fresh organic brown eggs. Always surprises!

Pat Wagner continues her surprises with fudge, handmade wine bags and a whole new flock of new clothes in her boutique.

Barbara Bubon and sister Jeanine (the top Two Hens) are making salads, entrees and desserts like crazy – and always selling out. One must come early and buy all you need for the week!

Monica is making (besides the best Italian bread in Vallarta) beautiful lasagnas – bite size… more like two or three bites.

Lovely to look at and so delicious to serve before dinner or at your next cocktail party.

Do you like to fish? Talk to Ticker the Mage – he will get you out catching marlin and

dorado and have your catch smoked, packed and ready to take back to the frozen north.

Alan and Ausel will have dark roasted coffee this Saturday. This coffee is hand roasted in Chiapas by Ausel’s family in a wood burning oven.

It is extraordinary.

Three Hens and a Rooster Market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 to 1 at Venustiano Carranza 466.

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Events Calendar Have an event you want to promote? Email the details: Where, When, Who and What by Monday 5pm to Editor(at)VallartaTribune. com to be included in that week’s paper.

All events can be found online at www.vallartatribune.com/events ADD YOUR EVENT ONLINE!

January 19 Vallarta Garden Club Monthly Meeting 5pm at the Jazz Foundation Bounty: The Many Fruits and Vegetables of Vallarta Sample locally grown exotic fruits and vegetables.

January 23 Cabaret Night to benefit Amigos de La Cruz de Huancaxtle, A.C.Medical Program Octopus’s Garden, Coral #66 in La Cruz Contact Patricia Spencer for tickets spencerp@live.ca More information at www.amigosdelacruz.org

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January 24 Corazon de Nina - Humanitarian Tour and Brunch - 10:00 am Calle San Luis Potosi 355 - RSVP to admin@corazondenina.mx or call 322/224-9209 January 24 Free Malecon Sculpture Tour.

Meets every Tuesday morning at 9:30am in front of the Millennium

Sculpture by the Hotel Rosita on the north end of the Malecon.

Meet local artists, learn more about the vibrant artistic community we have in Puerto Vallarta.

January 24 Fiesta Rosa Fundraiser gala event for the Vallarta Garden Club. Reception and Silent Auction begins at 6:30 pm, followed

by Dinner and Dancing. $1500 tix vallartagardenclub.com January 24 IFC Home Tours - Visit 4 stunning Vallarta homes. Leave Sea Monkey Restaurant on the Malecon at 10:30am - 3 Hours. $600 pesos www.toursforvallarta.com January 25 Charity Bingo at Nacho Daddy Cards on sale at 3pm – Bingo starts at 4pm Live music by Stolie from 3-4pm Fundraising for Pasitos de Luz and Colina Spay and Neuter Clinic January 25 IFC Home Tours - Visit 4 stunning Vallarta homes. Leave Sea Monkey Restaurant on the Malecon at 10:30am - 3 Hours. $600 pesos www.toursforvallarta.com January 25 Club Rotario Puerto Vallarta Sur Benefit Dinner at Coco’s Kitchen 6:30pm for the Scholarship Program and Food Bank clubrotario. sur@gmail.com 322-356-4729

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January 31 IFC Home Tours - Visit 4 stunning Vallarta homes. Leave Sea Monkey Restaurant on the Malecon at 10:30am - 3 Hours. $600 pesos www.toursforvallarta.com January 31 Corazon de Nina - Humanitarian Tour and Brunch - 10:00 am Calle San Luis Potosi 355 - RSVP to admin@corazondenina.mx or call 322/224-9209 January 31 Free Malecon Sculpture Tour.

Meets every Tuesday morning at 9:30am in front of the Millennium Sculpture by the Hotel Rosita on the north end of the Malecon.

Meet local artists, learn more about the vibrant artistic community we have in Puerto Vallarta.

February 1 Purr Project Bingo Margarita Grill – Basilio Badillo 5pm Fundraiser for the kitties of Vallarta. 3 bingo cards $100mx

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