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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 to the Ameca River and including Nuevo Vallarta.

BUSES: A system of urban buses can bring you from one end of the bay to the other and all the spots in between. Current fare within Puerto Vallarta is $7.50 pesos per ticket and passengers must purchase a new ticket every time they board a bus. Hold on to your ticket. This is your proof and insurance should anything happen.

Bus destinations are typically written on the front of the window.

Those with a ‘centro’ sign will drive through downtown Puerto Vallarta and those with a ‘tunel’ sign will drive through the tunnel roads that go behind the city.

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 unless there are more than four passengers.

Take note of the taxi number on the outside door and where it picked you up. If you lose an item this information will be vital to attempting to get it back.

MONEY EXCHANGE: To exchange money you will need your passport. Best option is to use your bankcard to withdraw funds from any ATM machine. ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and generally charge lower fees.

USING PESOS OR USD: Businesses must display their prices in pesos and they may also post the prices in any other currency they choose. They cannot refuse to accept pesos. Some service staff may appreciate being tipped in USD and others in pesos. If you are concerned, ask.

TIPPING: How much and when you tip are personal choices and unless otherwise noted a 10-20% VallartaTribune.com

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tip on food and beverage and services is standard. Tip the kids and seniors who bag your groceries. They work exclusively for tips. Have change at the ready for musicians and clowns that ride the buses – typically tipping 5 pesos or less. Taxi drivers do not receive tips unless they go to extraordinary lengths.

DRINKING WATER: Puerto Vallarta’s water (at the source) is certified pure enough to drink. For many who live here long term, we drink from our taps with no issues.

For those on vacation, it may be better to stick to bottled water.

EXPORTING PETS: Falling in love with a rescue animal is easy – and it’s easy to take them home with you. The process is quick and inexpensive. You need a certificate of health from a local vet with the appropriate inoculations, among other things. The time of year that pets can travel in the cargo hold of the plane may be your biggest challenge. Contact your airline to double-check their requirements.

COMMON SENSE: Just as you would not walk around your hometown drunk and belligerent, it is not acceptable to do that here. While Mexicans are a forgiving bunch, basic politeness is appreciated. 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 15,000 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 a valid excuse in Mexico or anywhere. If you find yourself caught in a legal situation be aware that the system works much differently here than you are likely used to. Immediately contact your consulate for assistance.

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Calling in Mexico Calling phones in Mexico can be tricky. 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 (U.S. and Canada 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, the 10 digit number. 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 newsstands and in pharmacies.

Pay phones do not accept coins. When buying a phone card for pay phone use, specify that you would like a tarjeta LADA. CALLING TOLL-FREE NUMBERS Some toll free numbers work from Mexico to the US and Canada, but many do not. Those that do work are often not toll-free. 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!

NAME PASS DATE PRINCESS CRUISES 2,600 04/04/2017 CARNIVAL 3,200 05/04/2017 NORWEGIAN CRUISES 2,240 05/04/2017 HOLLAND AMERICA 1,200 09/04/2017 PRINCESS CRUISES 2,600 11/04/2017 CARNIVAL 3,200 12/04/2017 NORWEGIAN CRUISES 2,240 12/04/2017 CELEBRITY 2,499 14/04/2017 CARNIVAL 3,200 19/04/2017 NORWEGIAN CRUISES 2,240 19/04/2017 CELEBRITY 2,499 20/04/2017 HOLLAND AMERICA 1,850 22/04/2017

Immigration: 322.224.7719 Consumer Protection: 01.800.468.8722 Tourism Offices Jalisco: 322.221.2676 Nayarit: 322.297.1006

Consulates American Consulate 24 hrs 01-332-268-2100 Canadian Consulate 322.293.0098 322.293.0099 24 hrs: 1.800.706.2900

In port this month

In the month of April Puerto Vallarta welcomes 38,666 passengers!

CARNIVAL NORWEGIAN CRUISES HOLLAND AMERICA PRINCESS CRUISES

3,200 26/04/2017 2,240 26/04/2017 1,258 29/04/2017 2,400 29/04/2017

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ast week I was debating a longer road trip to Aguascalientes for the country’s largest fair, or a shorter drive to a serene beach destination. Considering it was still Semana Santa and we only had two nights, we chose the nearby beach vacay.

Roads were clear of potholes and traffic, probably because it was mid-week and while the little resort was full, the beaches were still quiet. We are rerunning an article I wrote a while back about Mayto, Tehuamixtle and the El Cielito resort that I’ve updated with new details from this trip.

Conveniently located only 2.5 hrs of relatively smooth driving south, this little patch of beach is a favourite of expats and locals. It’s an easy, affordable getaway that helps to reaffirm why many of us chose to move to this part of Mexico. The long sweeping beaches are devoid of people, the internet is almost non-existent and there is nothing to

stress over. It’s a wonderful escape, especially after a busy season.

But it doesn’t stop yet! We have Cuisine of the Sun this weekend, the start of the 11th Annual International Aztec Folkloric Dance Festival, as well as the upcoming Fiesta days in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, the Altruism Festival, Restaurant Week and Vallarta Pride – all the details on these and other events inside this week’s pages.

It is the last weekend for the Olas Altas Farmer’s Market. If you’ve been putting off a visit, this is your last chance until next November.

Los Mangos Mercado will continue through June, the Sunday Market in La Cruz ends May 7 and the Friday Market at Marsol will continue through the summer, while Three Hens and a Rooster will continue each Saturday for the time being.

Matt McCue went to the grand opening of the new Chocolate Museum and reports back that chocolate is indeed delicious.

Chocolate is a valued part of Mexican culture and this new attraction will be a wonderful addition to the malecon.

As we begin to prepare for the

coming rainy season it is important that we stop to assess the rivers, culverts and drains in our neighbourhoods for garbage and such.

Getting a clean up together in the next few weeks will do wonders for the amount of trash that will be swept into the ocean. Putting a couple extra shopping bags in your pocket/purse means you can play a small part in picking up and disposing of litter in the best way.

If you are in Bucerias, La Cruz or Sayulita there are regular beach Clean up days scheduled. In Vallarta, many communities have river cleanup or neighbourhood clean up days scheduled. There is a facebook group called Rubbish Rebels / Basura Rebelde that work to clean areas around the riverways in particular. Join the group and help when you can. The less plastic and styrofoam that ends up in the bay, the better, which is why I say, “Sin popote!”

Have a great week. Get out enjoy all of these events and support our local businesses!

Safe travels, Madeline

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Maintain a minimum 10m distance If you take photos, don’t use a flash

Don’t step on or dig around the nest area Report it to the Department of Ecology at 322 160 3279

All ready for the 2nd edition of Cuisine of the Sun! More info can be found at cuisineofthesun.villagroupresorts.com. Call Villa La Estancia at 322-226-9700 Ext. 5000 to

What to do if you see a turtle laying eggs

Don’t block the turtle from returning to the ocean

What are you doing this weekend? or four days the Cuisine of the Sun culinary festival showcases celebrity chefs from around the world; Cooking classes, dinner under the stars, talk shows and much more.

Held at the Villa de Estancia Luxury Resort in Nuevo Vallarta and featuring the celebrity chef from Food Network and culinary specialist of USFOODS, Penny Davidi, this gastronomic festival runs all weekend from April 26-29. The four-day festival will feature cocktail-style live music events, tastings, fashion shows, cooking classes, dinner under the stars and popular talk shows, among other surprises and contests.

On Friday, April 28th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a Twitter Party will be celebrated with the hashtag #CuisineoftheSunFest.

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book your ticket, and mention that you are a reader of Vallarta Tribune to have the discount applied.

The Olas Altas Farmers Market, A.C. announces its annual meeting Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 12:30 pm Olas Altas Farmers Market, A.C. anuncia su asamblea general Martes, 2 de mayo del 2017, 12:30 pm Crossfit Zapata, 330 Naranjo, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta

Enjoy this miracle of nature!

Multi-Family Moving Sale April 28 & 29 from 10 - 2pm Collectibles, candles, catering equipment, vintage jewelry, & much more.

127 Calle Rodolfo Gomez in Old Town Café Bohemio Patio

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Maersk Inaugurates $460 Million Container Terminal in Mexico

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anish shipping firm Maersk inaugurated on Tuesday a $460 million container terminal in the Mexican port of Lazaro Cardenas.

The ceremony to open the terminal was presided over by Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.

“Today we’re inaugurating this important investment by Maersk of more than 7.5 billion pesos (some $460 million), which along with other related projects ... are on the order of 10 billion pesos,” the Mexican leader said.

According to Mexican government figures, the Specialized Container Terminal II in the western state of Michoacan will create 950 direct jobs and more than 2,000 indirect ones.

Constructed by APM Terminal, the Danish firm’s port division, the terminal encompasses 47 hectares (about 118 acres) and will handle 1.2 million containers per year with cranes capable of simultaneously moving two 40-foot containers.

The terminal is designed to meet the demand of vessels transporting 15,000 containers.

“I feel very proud that a company from my country is building a terminal and establishing an association here so that there is more trade, employment, growth and prosperity in Mexico,” said the Danish premier, who on Tuesday is wrapping up a two-day visit to the country.

Søren Skou, the commercial chief of the world’s largest shipping firm, emphasized that this is the first semi-automated terminal in Latin America and has “world class” characteristics that will allow productivity at the port to be increased.

He also noted that Maersk has a commitment to Mexico and employs 800 people here after 23 years of operations.

Maersk operates in more than 130 countries, employing more than 80,000 people worldwide.

The firm has a 50 percent market share in container movement at Lazaro Cardenas, and in 2016 alone it managed to increase its sales in Mexico by 21 percent, according to figures provided by the Mexican President’s Office.

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E-commerce is seeing steady growth in MX

Faster shipping, more payment options help boost online sales to 260 billion pesos

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nline sales in Mexico have increased significantly in the last five years as large retailers strengthen their e-commerce strategies, looking to cash in on the digital market and increase their overall sales.

According to the Mexican Association of Online Sales (AMVO), online sales of large retailers such as Walmart, Sanborns, Sears, Liverpool and Palacio de Hierro five years ago accounted on average for just 1% of total sales, but today the figure is closer to 20%.

AMVO president Erick Pérez said, “Increasingly, online shopping is becoming the most important part of a retailer’s business, something that wasn’t the case five years ago when I heard from some CEOs that their online store was the part of their business that sold the least. Now it’s the opposite.”

Incentives used by businesses to lure customers online include faster shipping times, a wider range of payment options, greater product choice, the chance to access online stores in bricks and mortar locations and verification of the availability of goods in real time.

Data from the Mexican Internet Association indicates that online sales in Mexico are now worth 260 billion pesos (almost US $14 billion) per year.

However, Mexico still lags behind countries such as Brazil where online sales are double those of Mexico and the United States, where such sales account for up to 20% of total sales in the retail sector.

“E-commerce has grown at double-digit rates in the last five years and everything indicates that this trend is going to continue,” Pérez said. “[But] being realistic, you have to say that e-commerce is still a small percentage of total retail sales in Mexico, around 1 to 2%.”

Large Mexican companies, for their part, seem intent on increa-

sing that figure.

At an annual shareholders’ meeting, Phillip Behn, senior vice-president of e-commerce at Walmart México and Central America since 2016, outlined a range of digital improvements that the company made last year.

He indicated that online platforms were improved, coverage and range of online grocery services were expanded and new delivery models were introduced.

“We modernized our digital platforms to improve the buying experience, expanded our online grocery operations to 38 cities, relaunched our online club and improved our digital content for our partners,” Behn said.

Still, the company announced that it wants to become even more digitally oriented in 2017 and will dedicate 10% of its 17-billionpeso investment budget towards growing online sales, which saw 27% growth in 2016.

Grupo Sanborns, owned by Mexico’s richest man, Carlos Slim, has signed a strategic alliance with América Móvil and Promotora Inbursa, both also owned by Slim, to invest in Claro Shop, an e-commerce platform of the same name.

“This strategic alliance will allow Claro Shop to optimize its digital platform and commercial strategy in order to provide its customers a unique experience across product range, buying, payment and delivery of the products Claro Shop offers,” the company said.

Department store chain Liverpool has also taken steps to improve its digital presence. Last

year its website was updated to include tools which indicate availability of products at different stores and allow the tracking of orders and their scheduled delivery date.

Online sales grew by 61% last year.

Other major players in online shopping in Mexico are Amazon, Costco, Linio and Best Buy. Rubén Ferreiro, CEO of VIKO, a company that specializes in e-commerce, believes one challenge Mexican companies face is getting customers to buy online locally. “Three out of every five online buyers made a purchase outside of Mexico in the past year,” he revealed. Greater variety and cheaper prices are cited as the main reasons.

According to experts, another challenge companies face to achieve continued online growth is attracting customers over the age of 45. A lack of awareness of online shopping, limited product offerings and fear of being a victim of fraud all act as deterrents for this segment of the market.

According to statistics compiled

by Inegi, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography, only 9% of people who buy online are between 45 and 55 and less than 5% are older than 55.

Analysts believe that communication is key to getting more people to buy online.

“Buying on the internet is completely safe and that’s what needs to be communicated to the consumer,” AMVO president Pérez said.

New Tourism Director for Vallarta

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avier Aranda Pedrero was officially presented as the new director of the Tourism Trust (Fidetur) of Puerto Vallarta, the agency responsible for the promotion, advertising and public relations of this popular tourist destination, last friday.

Javier Aranda has held important tourism-related positions and commissions in Cozumel, Cancun, and the Riviera Maya, as well as in Madrid and Europe as a representative of the Council of Tourism Promotion of Mexico (CPTM).

During the press conference, Aranda intonated that his intention is to generate more visitors, longer stays and greater economic output.

He says this is possible

because Puerto Vallarta is a “robust and mature destination” that has everything necessary to stand above on both the national and international levels.

“With so many great things to work with, it is easy to present a good product,” exclaimed the new director of Fidetur, noting that Puerto Vallarta not only offers sun and sand, but also various activities available in the jungles, mountains and nearby destinations such as the Pueblos Magicos and Riviera Nayarit.

Javier Aranda Pedrero promised to ensure that timely information will be shared with the media in a constant and fluid manner, to keep the citizens and visitors to Puerto Vallarta informed.

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New Chocolate Museum Delights

By Matt McCue

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hocolate lovers, you now have another reason to rejoice the sweet life as Puerto Vallarta welcomed its own chocolate-themed museum at last weekend’s grand opening of Choco Museo Puerto Vallarta.

The museum, a part of a chain of 20+ other chocolate museums located worldwide, recently opened just steps from the Malecon, where guided tours and chocolate tastings will be happening daily.

Located beside the Banorte bank in the spot where the Subway was, the multi-level museum takes visitors on the journey of the cacao bean; as it’s taken from a raw ingredient to the silky, shiny and decadent finished product that we all know and love.

Chocolate has a rich history in Mexico, with many dishes that include chocolate as an ingredient, such as mole and atole. Visitors to the Choco Museo will learn that Mexico’s cacao is preferred to any other region because the plant is indigenous to the Mexican climate

and it’s difficult to grow elsewhere.

As a result, the best chocolate producers in the world only use cacao beans from Mexico, including the most famous Belgian and Swiss chocolate brands.

Guided tours called Bean to Bar start at $35 USD, which includes a class in the production kitchen where visitors learn to make chocolate bars and truffles that they can bring back to the hotel, cruise ship, or home.

A chocolate boutique is on-site which sells 100% organic chocolate truffles, tarts, moles, and other chocolate-based items that visitors can purchase without having to take the tour. Those who spend $20 USD or more are eligible for a free chocolate tasting, which is a deal-and-a-half in the opinion of this chocolate-lover.

Choco Museo Puerto Vallarta is located at Calle Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez 128 in Centro. Call 322-223-4052 or visit www.chocomuseo.com for more information on tours.

Open daily from 9am to 10pm.

Puerto Vallarta Deepens Commitment to LGBT Community

By Janeen Christoff

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uerto Vallarta has long been known as one of the most LGBT-friendly destinations in the world, and it is furthering its commitment by launching multiple initiatives aimed at ensuring the city continues to be a safe and welcoming.

This includes the creation of the Office of Gender Equality and sensitivity training for local businesses.

“Since its consolidation as an international tourist destination, the city of Puerto Vallarta has been praised for providing hospitality, friendliness, and high standards of quality to all its visitors,”

said Puerto Vallarta Mayor Arturo Davalos Pena.

“Puerto Vallarta is today a city where we consider as primordial interest the respect for differences through a dignified, respectful and equal treatment for all people regardless of nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity.”

Mexico is a hub for LGBT visitors, with Puerto Vallarta at the center of the hub. In 2016, the country welcomed more than 2.9 million LGBT visitors who spent approximately $765 per person, exceeding other types of tourism economic impact by 60 percent.

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The LGBT community also makes up as much as 10 percent of visitor arrivals in Mexico, and that is even higher in Puerto Vallarta (15 to 20 percent).

The opening of the Office of Gender Equality headlines the city’s new initiatives aimed at making the LGBT community feel even more welcome.

The office specializes in LGBTQ issues and is a safe place for lesbian, gay, transsexual, bisexual, transgender and intersexual people residing in or visiting the city.

Original: travelpulse.com

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entertainment Soprano Vanessa Amaro, ‘Ballet Folklórico Tradiciones’ and Dwight Blake to play Incanto

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oprano Vanessa Amaro will appear on two nights, April 27 & May 2 at 8:00. Born in Mexico City, she has a Degree in Music from the National Conservatory of Music and studied opera at the International Society of Values of Mexican Artists. Vanessa has won several awards, including Best Performance at the Carlo Morelli National Singing Contest in Mexico City. She was also a finalist in the Trujillo International Singing Contest in Peru, where she sang with the Peru Trujillo Symphony Orchestra. She has appeared in several of the main concert halls in Mexico, including the National Museum of Art. Jean-Guy Comeau will accompany on piano.

Ballet Folklórico Tradiciones is a group of young dancers who offer an exciting and dynamic show, featuring traditional dances from various Mexican states.

They will perform Polkas and Picaros from the state of Chihuahua, Son Jarocho from Veracruz, and the difficult Zapateados from Guerrero. They will

also perform the traditional ‘Dance of the Machetes’ from Nayarit, and as the Charros and beautiful women of Jalisco. The group was founded in 2016 by Director and Choreographer Alexis Guadalupe Jimon Garcia, under the direction of teacher Lucia Anaid Aldrete Lara, both having more than 15 years of experience in Mexican regional dance. They have been invited to attend the 10th Annual Shanghai Baoshan International Folk Art Festival in Japan, and

will soon tour through the state of Puebla. Two nights only April 29 & 30 at 8:00.

Dwight Blake is an accomplished pianist/singer/composer who is passionate about music and loves entertaining.

For two nights only, he’ll perform Name That Song! where he will play piano and sing audience favorites by request from artists like Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Michael Bublé, and many more. Dwight is quite a gifted artist with a wide range vocally and is well-known for bringing heartfelt passion to his music. Dwight Blake will play May 6 & 13 at 8:00.

Alberto Cuevas ‘El Diamante’ stars in ‘One Night in Mexico’ accompanied by Salvatore ‘The Mexican Liberace’ on piano. Next show April 28 at 8:00. Incanto’s new Open Mic Nights are Tuesdays & Thursdays starting at 8:00 with hosts Chris Kenny and Tracy Parks.

Singer/guitarist Audi Rodriguez plays on Sundays starting at 7:00.

Jazz/Blues Quartet, Moelle, plays on Sundays at 8:00.

Pianist Jay-Gee will play his final show for the season on Thursday, April 27 at 5:00, and singer/guitarist Gabriel Reyes plays on select nights at 5:00. Saturday BINGO with Pearl fundraisers continue at 5:00. And for the following two Saturdays they will be extended into the evening with a Broadway Show Tune sing-along to follow.

Tickets and more information are available online at Incanto’s website www.IncantoVallarta.com.

Breakfast is served 9:00 - 2:00 Tuesday thru Sunday. Evening meal service begins at 4:00 daily.

Happy Hour is 2:00 - 6:00. Incanto is located at Insurgentes 109 (at the Rio Cuale). Box Office opens at 10:00 a.m. Phone them at 322 223 9756 for reservations. Closed Mondays.

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

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11th Vallarta Azteca International Folklore Festival Starts Today

700 dancers from around Mexico Colombia, Chile and Peru will participate in the event that runs from April 27 to May 7.

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tarting Thursday April 27, the 11th Vallarta Azteca International Folklore Festival, will run through May 7 in many venues throughout Puerto Vallarta. The coordinator, Juan Antonio Salcedo Padilla, thanks the Tourism Directorate and the Vallartense Institute of Culture for their support. As well, he thanks the families who are helping to house the performers that come from several areas in Mexico including Baja California, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Colima, Hidalgo, Michoacán, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca, Quintana Roo and Sinaloa, and

Jalisco as well as Columbia, Chile and Peru.

“There will be between 600 to 700 dancers and we have selected the best groups for this annual festival,” says Salcedo Padilla.

The event will kick-off at 6:00 pm at Los Arcos del Malecón with a parade of the participating groups, and finish at the new main stage created for the event located opposite the sports arena “Agustín Flores Contreras”, next to the Sheraton Hotel, commonly referred to as the volleyball courts or IPEJAL field.

There will be concerts each night from April 27 to May 7 held at the new outdoor main stage as well as at Hidalgo Park and the Los Arcos amphitheatre on the malecón. In addition at the IPEJAL fields there will be seating for 2000 spectators as well as a carnival and market set up to enhance the festival as a family friendly event.

For more information visit them at: www.facebook.com/ FESTVA

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Creative hands of Mexico Leigh Thelmadatter

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Leigh Thelmadatter is a profesor at Tec de Monterrey, Mexico City, Wikipedian, and semi-professional researcher on Mexican handcrafts and folk arts. She has a blog called Creative Hands of Mexico and is working on a book on Mexican paper maché.

Putting electronics to paper mache

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n general, handcrafts are distinguished from art, although both are creative. In Mexico, that division is not always so rigid.

In fact, there are three categories: arte (art), with what we generally call “handcrafts” divided into two important categories “artesanía” and “manualidades.” Both artesanía and manualidades are items created by hand in a nonindustrial manner, but “artesanía” has a higher status for cultural, historic and/or artistic reasons.

There have been interactions between the artist and artisan communities of the country.

In 1920s, several artists worked to promoted traditional Mexican handcrafts through documentation and political action. From then until the present, artesanía and artisans regularly appear in Mexican art.

Artisans have also blurred the lines, using traditional techniques to create exquisite pieces and taking classes in painting and sculpture to take crafts in new directions.

It is not necessarily the material that attracts artists, but rather the shapes, forms

Traditional Lupita doll

Mural with traditional Mexican pottery by Diego Rivera at the Secretary of Public Education building in Mexico City (Credit:Kgv88)

Carolina Esparragoza and traditions that have been developed with the materials.

This includes the humble paper mache or cartoneria.

Carolina Esparragoza is a modern sculptor who has worked in various mixed media, including electronics, such as a set up of cinescopes for a exhibit called “Memorias” (Memories) in 2015.

But she holds a special place in her heart for the low tech cartoneria. It has a long history in Mexico City and some

other parts of Mexico. One of the traditions associated with cartoneria is the making of Lupitas. These were hollow paper knock offs of more expensive porcelain dolls made principally for sale at fairs and festivals, popular from the 19th century until they were ultimately replaced by even cheaper plastic dolls in the mid 20th century.

They are still made and generally sold to collectors or to those who had one in their youth, but it is a dying trade.

Fascinated by the dolls, and the opportunities they presented for creativity, Esparragoza got funding for the “Miss Lupita” project.

The idea was to recruit both experienced cartoneria makers and members of the public to create dolls, using traditional techniques, but with new designs and themes.

The project culminated in a kind of “beauty pageant” held at the Talavera Street Cultural Center in the historic center of

Mexico City, where the dolls were presented and participants had a chance to talk about their experience making the dolls. The goal of the project was to promote the dolls as a way to teach the value of arts and creativity to the general public. In total, 134, 45cm tall dolls were created depicting dancers, lucha libre figures, mermaids, Godzillas, prostitutes, goddesses, catwomen and a number depicting famous woman such as Frida Kahlo. Each received names such as Siempre Viva, Hanami, La Memoria. One was named Andy in tribute to Andy Warhol.

This project ended in 2011, but in the Fall of 2016, Esparragoza set up a new series of workshops for the public. This time the theme was “calaveras or calacas,” animated skeletal figures which are ubiquitous for Day of the Dead (November 2), and capture the Mexican attitude towards Death. The name of this project was Rueda tu calavera (Spin your skeleton), which took traditional

cartoneria skeletal figures and mounted them on platforms used to animate traditional Mexican toy figures. Adults and children took six classes with the aim of creating figures that depicts famous figures from Mexico’s cinematic history, all of which able to move using the gears and levers of the platform.

Projects such as this show not only is even the most humble of Mexico’s handcrafts traditions important to its culture, but show that an artistic sense in an integral part of “artesanía.”

Carolina Esparragoza was born in Mexico City in 1977 and is a graduate of the prestigious La Esmeralda National School of Painting, Sculpture and Printmaking, She has had professional exhibits of her work in art objects, installations and multimedia since 2000 in Mexico and Argentina.

All photos by Leigh Thelmadatter unless otherwise indicated.

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Mercado Los Mangos Shifts Gears

by Paco Ojeda

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y the time you read this, most, if not all the farmers markets in the region will be enjoying their final week of the season, while some have already closed down until next fall. At the same time, Mercado Los Mangos has committed to remain open until the end of June. What does this mean for the vendors that sell their products throughout the bay?

Or for the public that looks forward to them on a weekly basis?

“For us, it’s a wonderful learning opportunity,” comments Ana Espinoza, who oversees Mercado Los Mangos at Los Mangos Public Library. “We’ve had a core of enthusiastic vendors who have been part of our adventure from the very beginning, and are still very invested in it, despite the shifting attendance trends.”

For better or worse, and despite the existence of outdoor markets in Mexico—known as tianguis— since pre-Hispanic times, most farmers markets in the region, their vendors and organizers, have

deeply-rooted expectations related to the expat community.

Since many expats leave the region as soon as the heat and humidity increases, markets seem to be hard-wired to close down as soon as the expat population dwindles. “We are very much going against that notion,” emphasized Medina.

Indeed, attendance at Mercado Los Mangos has shifted—some Saturdays better than others— discouraging a few vendors.

At the same time, however, the core group of 15 or-so vendors remains along with other new ones. “In the past couple of weeks, we have seen an increase in information requests from vendors that are presently selling at the other markets,” commented Los Mangos Library Director, Adriana García.

“Clearly, this means that they are looking for selling opportunities once their markets close for the season. This is a great opportunity for us.”In two weeks time, Mercado

Los Mangos will become the only farmers market that remains open.

What does this means for vendors and shoppers?

“All sorts of opportunities.

We welcome vendors from other markets and are interviewing

them on a regular basis,” added García.Mercado Los Mangos has new hours for the following weeks: 10 am to 3 pm. “We will continue making adjustments to ensure that our vendors are happy and that we provide a comfortable, friendly

atmosphere for shoppers from all over the region.

For more information, visit bibliotecalosmangos.com/ mercado-los-mangos, or facebook.com/mercadolosmangos on Facebook.

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The new thrift store has just opened and is working hard to get organized and stocked full of great, ‘new to me’ items. Run by volunteers, everything has been donated and all monies go directly to the charity.

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What is needed are more volunteers, more stuff to sell and with so many mouths to feed daily please consider dropping off any nonperishable food. If you are heading back to your ‘other’ home consider clearing out your cupboards and closets for items that can be sold or reused by the children at Corazon de Niña.

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Medical Matters Pam Thompson

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What is “Pre-Diabetes”?

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t is very often that someone will say to me “I am pre-diabetic”.

When I ask them how they know that, have they been to a doctor, more often than not, they say “well, not really. I Googled it.” Egads.

There is that Dr. Google again!

We are so fortuitous to now have an endocrinologist that I can run to with questions! Dr. Roberto Gutierrez has now been in the area a little over a year and has become one of our most popular physicians! So, I asked Dr. Gutierrez a few questions: What is pre-diabetes?

Although diabetes can appear without warning, most people go through a stage of pre-diabetes or “impaired glucose tolerance” prior to developing overt diabetes.

The good news is that people with pre-diabetes can reduce the likelihood of developing diabetes with an initiation of a low-carbohydrate diet and increasing physical activity.

If someone is diagnosed with pre-diabetes, will they for sure eventually have diabetes? No,

the pre-diabetes increases the risk of developing overt diabetes and around 10% of the patients will become diabetic in the following year of the diagnosis if they don’t start treatment. This increase and the risk of converting to diabetes is approximately 50% in the next five years. Some other factors also increase the risk, such as being overweight, family history of diabetes, some medications such as steroids, growth hormones, abuse and/or some anti-psychotic medications.

How can this be prevented?

The cornerstone of the prevention and treatment is having a healthy life. This means exercising at least 50 minutes, 3 times per

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week (aerobic exercise), reduce the consumption of alcohol and a diet with low intake of carbs.

If you would like an appointment with Dr. Gutierrez just send us an email. Also, please note that we have a Licensed Diabetic Educator/Nutritionist, Nathalie who is multi-lingual. Another great option for folks!

Our May Newsletter is going out now! On May 8, 2017 we will have Dr. Fernando Marquez presenting “Jungle Critters”. Dr. Fernando Marquez is an Emergency Room physician and will discuss bugs, spiders, insects and critters commonly found here in the area.

Are they poisonous? What is the treatment if bitten? We have done this in the past and it is a very popular program! Know your bugs!

On May 15, 2017, we will have Dr. Manuel Hernandez who will do a repeat of the very popular presentation he did at this year’s Medical Matters on “Ozone - Non-surgical Option for Back Problems”. He is highly experienced in ozone treatment for back issues and I personally know of numerous patients who have seen great improvement since starting them. If you have back issues, isn’t it a good idea to explore all options? Our speakers programs are at no charge. RSVP for details!

Isn’t this weather incredible?

Here’s to a fine week!

From Here Marcia Blondin

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his is so nice: everything I do from now until Novemberish will neatly fit into one column.

That means I have more time to do very fun things like laundry, reintroduce myself to my three cats and a bit of gardening after the requisite gutter cleaning. To continue with less inane aspects of my life…

Huge shout out to Jackie Bristow and Mark Punch for coming to Incanto Vallarta’s stage last week with their uniquely different sound.

Thanks to Steven Tenney for getting them here and to Tracy Parks and the staff at Incanto to make the Kiwi and the Aussie welcome.

Enough, I hope, for them to return when there are loads more people in town. For those of us lucky enough to have seen, heard and met this likeable duo – it was an amazing treat. Jackie’s voice is clean, crisp and clear as is her guitar playing and her songwriting.

There is a tender sweetness about her and a quick sense of fun. I love that she booted off her high heels after the second or third song and did the rest of the show barefoot.

Mark, on the other hand,

is a seasoned rock and roll kick-ass guitar player who has backed and recorded with everybody in the business over decades of work.

He puts an electric edge on Jackie’s performance and when Mark adds his voice to hers there is a rare harmonious perfection I have only heard once before in Vallarta.

The Vallarta Garden Club’s last meeting at Incanto was well-attended with a summary of all the hard work that has been accomplished over the last six months.

Work doesn’t stop just because season slows down so, if you’re here this summer, volunteer to help with the plantings and cleaning that is endless – as in any garden.

The VGC plans to continue the monthly get-togethers – quite likely at Incanto (I’ll let you know if there’s a change of venue and also days, times, etc.).

Paco Ojeda’s music appreciation series is this week, Thursday, April 27th at 7 pm (sharp!! Plus three minutes) at Los Mangos Library. See you all there.

That’s all the Comings and Goings-on this week, From Here.

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Peace and Quiet

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like peace and quiet so much.

This probably sounds like a tragic confession from a kindergarten teacher. Both peace and quiet are two things that are most elusive to someone in my line of work, and yet sometimes I crave them with my entire being.

You probably don’t have a lot of sympathy for me, because moving to a country like Mexico from one like Canada isn’t exactly a solitude-seeking life change.

Mexico is a vibrant gal, she’s a mover and a shaker, she’s color and light, and she’s often planning a fiesta. Canada by comparison folds her hands in her lap, sits on her chesterfield (sofa) and doesn’t make a scene until the hockey game is on.

But I do need my quiet time every now and then, because it makes me feel less like slamming things and more like smiling gently at my children.

And although my tweenager children are becoming more and more likely to go days without noticing me as long as food shows up regularly, I enjoy feeling like a benevolent motherly figure rather than a red-faced, twitchy one.

So I made myself a little to-do list for the spring break: Make a bed angel every day (like a snow angel, but with pajamas and warm blankets) Spend time sitting in the sun while the children find their own entertainment (that doesn’t involve asking me what they should DO when there’s NOTHING to DO) Go somewhere where I rediscover the Sound of Silence Finding a quiet place in the sun during Mexico’s celebrated Semana Santa is always going to be a challenge. Plus, we are saving money for our trip to Canada this summer, so we didn’t want to travel far.

But staying at home was not a silent option because, two days before Easter, our neighbor pulled up IN A TOURIST BUS with his entire extended family and probably several extra people who looked

like they needed a vacation. They trooped out of the bus, set up two tents on the front yard, and packed roughly twenty-five people inside of their four bedroom home (which, unfortunately, shares a wall with our home).

Understand that I don’t begrudge our neighbor one bit of his family fun, because he’s so incredibly friendly and lends us his ladder whenever we ask for it. Also because I really do love that, in Mexico, family is always welcome, even if (especially if) there’s lots and lots of them.

And I’m actually grateful for this occurrence; because it became clear that it was time to put some effort into my search for silence.

And I am here to tell you that silence can be had in an hour and a half drive out of town and into the mountains. It resides in a tiny, pop.

600 town called San Sebastian del Oeste.

Now, I’m not going to go into the history of this town because today that’s not my point. I LOVE history and I find Mexico’s history fascinating. And I think you should go to San Sebastian and discover its mining roots and colonial architecture. It’s going to knock

your boots off.

But what I want to tell you is that, in San Sebastian, silence really does have a sound. It’s so quiet that my children were the loudest sound-producing items in the entire village. It’s so quiet that I heard the page turn in my e-reader.

We stayed at the Hotel Mansion Real. This mansion was originally built in 1750 and was renovated just over a decade ago, so the romance is real. It has a central patio where you can read or just enjoy the view of the mountains, surrounded by original eighteenth century architecture and citrus trees. Inside the rooms there is satellite TV, so once you hike for a couple of hours and take in a whole bunch of calories at the Café El Fortin in the plaza, you can plop the kids there and enjoy the tranquility on the patio for a sec.

The hotel is located just behind the central plaza, backed against a walking trail that leads you through these little orchards and parts of the village itself, winding around the white bricked homes and cobbled streets. You will need a floppy straw hat, a flowery journal and flowing cotton clothing in order to fully fantasize that you are living inside an eighteenth century novel.

Gil and I plan to go back there without kids one day, because it’s hard to do the eighteenth century romance when the kids keep asking where to charge their IPods.

But I’m glad we took them to do some exploring and to enjoy some family time far from the busy Easter crowds. And making bed angels in an eighteenth century mansion makes it an almost dignified holiday pastime.

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Renting Out Your Mexican Pad 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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t is incredibly tempting to rent out your Mexico home when you are not there. Online apps and services make this very easy. List, rent and collect cash!

Well, you should not be surprised to learn that the taxman lurks!

Of course. I want to comment on some important items people frequently miss: depreciation and depreciation. Yes, I said it twice. Read on!

Depreciation is an amount that reflects the wear, tear and use of an item, over the course of its economic life. Any widget wears out as it is used. For that reason, when you put a residential unit for rent, depreciation needs to be computed each year so it can be included in deductions against the income produced by the rental. Normal stateside residential real property is depreciated over 27 ½ years but foreign real estate is depreciated much more slowly, over 40 years.

In the case of real estate, buildings and structures depreciate. Land does not wear out so it cannot be depreciated.

The second thing you need to know is the “allowed or allowable” rule. If you are entitled to the depreciation deduction as part of figuring the rental income, either you take it, or you get dinged for it later.

Why? Because the day you sell or exchange the property, your basis in the property will be adjusted to reflect all that depreciation you took or should have taken and you will be taxed on it. In tax parlance it gets “recaptured”. Recapture for depreciation you never took really sucks. You could go back and amend returns for “open” years.

This happens all the time. People miss out.

In the case of folks who use the property part of the time for their personal use and part of the time for rentals, the record keeping becomes a bit complex. It can include days when you or relatives used the property, maintenance days, and days the property was rented.

Those are used to figure how much of the expenses can be included in deductions against rental income.

On the Mexico side, of course you are subject to ISR (income tax) and VAT on the rental itself. A US (federal) foreign tax credit, based on the Mexican income tax paid, may be available to offset against the federal income tax due.

There are lots of rules, and lots of quirky special rules when it comes to foreign real estate. It pays to get acquainted with them!

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My Fitness Journey Katy Saunders

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Fitness Myths and Truths

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elcome back to another week of fitness fun and motivation. If you’ve been reading this you may already know that I thrive on inspiring others to live healthier, happier and fulfilled lives. Each week, I take the time to share with you a littleknowledge and wisdom about a healthy lifestyle, better eating and and making working out a fun process.

This week I want to discuss some of the myths and truths about exercise that I often hear or get asked about. Here are a few that may standing between you and your best self, so let’s get started: #Myth 1: If I exercise: Exercise will make me more tired to do things I want to do and I’ll have less time to do the things I enjoy. #Truth: Exercising requires energy expenditure, but increasing cardiovascular and strength training actually increases oxygen intake in the body, giving you longer lasting bouts of energy throughout the day and the ability to do more things you love. #Myth 2: Exercise will cause me injury or worsen injuries I have from the past. #Truth: Exercises and strength building exercises, if done correctly can actually improve muscle strength to be used in repairing or

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the rebuilding of a given muscle group. #Myth 3: If I use weights I’ll get huge muscles. #Truth: Lots of women and men have been told that by weight lifting, they will grow big muscles. This is and isn’t true. Women and men have different genetic physical make-up.

Women can’t build muscles the way men do, and in fact it’s difficult for them to build large muscles at all.

The heavier the weight and shorter the reps, the larger muscles tend to grow, but by keeping weights low and using high reps or performing body weight exercises, one can build muscle without ‘bulking up’. #Myth 4: I can eat anything I want if I commit to exercising regularly and still get the body I want. #Truth: If you wash your clothes with mud rather than soap, will they still come out clean? Even if you are washing them on a regular basis?

Our bodies are the same, they need clean, healthy ingredients to feed nutrients and vitamins to the body to run efficiently. How you run your machine is important, but what you manufacture matters more. A healthy diet is essential to sustaining long-term results. #Myth 5: I inherited a genetic predisposition and can’t achieve the same results others do.

(I want to address this one, because even though it may not be a myth, it’s one that I often hear

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people use as an excuse not to engage in regular exercise) the only problem is that if you have a genetic predisposition to achieve results more slowly, shouldn’t you be doing more exercise?

The Truth is that even if you weren’t built like an olympic athlete, neither were most people, and the benefits of exercising for anyone far outweighs the disadvantage of doing none.

If you want to find activities that will help motivate you to start exercising or because you find working out plain boring, Vallarta has many activities that will allow you to get active in less conforming and more fun ways such as cycling, diving, hiking, SUPing, running, snorkelling and wake boarding. Check with the tour guides downtown or in old town who can point you in the right direction.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email them to me at: tksaund@gmail.com.

Until your next workout..Stay healthy, Stay happy, Stay fit!

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omorrow April 28 at 1 pm 2015 movie, “Look Who's Back”,

By Director David Wnendt will be screened. Adolf Hitler wakes up in the 21st century. He quickly gains media attention, but while Germany finds him hilarious and charming, Hitler makes some serious observations about society. It will be in shown the main auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.

On Saturday, April 29 at 9 am Dra. Maria Elena Gonzales will host another SCIENCE SATURDAY on “FUN WITH NUMBERS” For all children ages 2 to 17 it will be held in the main auditorium.

A cordial invitation is extended to attend the "VII International Meeting of Poets and the Arts, Letters in the Sea" running from Wednesday 26 to Saturday 29. For more information, please contact: Mtra. Maria Guadalupe Gomez Basulto (322) 226-2263 Ext. 66263 And last but not least; there will be another UDG Social Service Brigade this Saturday April 29 in the COAPINOLE NEIGHBORHOOD. The Brigade is a university program that is held once a month in a different community in the Puerto Vallarta area.

The Brigades helps disadvantaged communities in the region; University teachers, social service providers and students of UdG Central University Costa will be

there to help. The program’s goal is a commitment to social equity and improving the living conditions of the socially disadvantaged, by offering basic services to those in need.

The University will offer health care, legal advice, self-construction of public housing, psychological health, nutritional, financial and accounting services, and physical fitness. The Brigades helps disadvantaged communities in the region; University teachers, social service providers and students of UdG Central University Costa will be there to help. The program’s goal is a commitment to social equity and improving the living conditions of the socially disadvantaged, by offering basic services to those in need.

The program seeks to create a greater social awareness among students of the University Center of the Coast of the University of Guadalajara. For more information, please contact: Mtra. Maria Guadalupe Gomez Basulto (322) 226-2263 Ext 66263 Believe It Or Not My psychiatrist told me I was crazy and I said I want a second opinion. He said okay, you're ugly too!

ALTRUISM FESTIVAL TICKETS GET YOURS AT THE LA CRUZ INN & AT THE LA CRUZ SUNDAY MARKET AT THE AMIGOS TABLE One of the most popular charity events, the 13th Annual International Festival of Altruism is once again hosted at CasaMagna Marriott Resort Puerto Vallarta and by American Consular Agent, Kelly Trainor.

• Learn about some of the most important local charities and non-profit organizations.

• Enjoy food & drink served by the bay’s best restaurants.

• Be entertained by top dance, musical & cultural groups.

All proceeds donated to Banderas Bay charitable organizations who are in need of a little help, including AMIGOS DE LA CRUZ DE HUANACAXTLE, A.C. Tickets, which include food, drinks and entertainment, cost $400 pesos in advance or $500 pesos at the door.

YOU’RE INVITED DATE: May 14, 2017 WHERE: CasaMagna Marriott in Marina Vallarta WHEN: 6 pm TICKETS: $400 pesos $500 at the door. Event sells out every year. No online sales.

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April 27 – May 7 11th Annual Puerto Vallarta Folkloric Dance Festival 16 dance groups from around Mexico and South America will present free concerts and demonstrations in traditional folkloric dance.

Opening day parade from Los Arcos on the Malecon to the volleyball courts beside Sheraton Bugambilias.

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May 7 Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra concert at the Jazz Foundation at 7 pm - Allende 116, el Centro, Puerto Vallarta, just a few feet off the Malecon and across the street from La Bodegita del Medio.

(April 28-30) State Bodyboard Competition Competition that brings together the local exponents of this type of surf in the main beach of San Pancho, a modality that is a little more fun because of the maneuvers, it becomes a little extreme according to the conditions of the sea.

May 14 13th Annual Altruism Festival Casa Magna Marriot in Marina Vallarta. $400 in advance, $500 at the door.

Starts 6pm. Includes food, drink and entertainment.

Proceeds help twenty charities.

Tickets purchased through local charities.

(April 30) Children’s Fishing Tournament Once again the Riviera Nayarit CVB celebrates children with a recreational sports event, where they can learn fishing techniques in a family environment at the Marina

May 15-31 Restaurant Week – local restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit offer select menus for discounted prices.

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fter Semana Santa the crowds begin to thin but the month of May is now offering a huge selection of events across the Riviera Nayarit and in neighbouring Puerto Vallarta. If you’re in the area during the month of May you’re in luck. Mark your calendars now because some of the beast events of the year happen in May. Patron Saint Feast of the Holy Cross (May 3) This religious tradition welcomes all the people of the towns in the region of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle to enjoy a lovely festival in the village’s main plaza.

International Altruism Festival (May 14) This festival is celebrating its 13th year, looking to help different associations that provide aid to the people of the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta. Held at the Marriott hotel in Marina Vallarta with music, drink and food this is one of the most popular charity events of the year, drawing the best restaurants, big crowds and lots of fun!

Restaurant Week (May 15 - 31) This restaurant festival takes

place for two weeks in the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta, where some of the best restaurants in Mexico offer three-course prix fixe menus. It’s a fantastic opportunity to try out new eateries.

Riviera Nayarit Wind Festival (May 19 - 21) This is without a doubt one of the destination’s anchor festivals and it’s among the top 10 best of the year thanks to its wow factor, the amount of participants and, above all, the perfect conditions for kitesurfing in both Bucerías and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Grab a blank and join everyone on the beach to watch this sporting event.

Hecho en Mexico (May 20) Once again Garza Blanca Resort and Hotel Mousai in Puerto Vallarta will be hosting a colorful tribute to Mexico’s art, culture and traditions with Hecho en México (Made in Mexico) 2017.

The cultural event is set to celebrate all things Mexican with a special Mexican Festival that is open to both guests at the hotels as well as locals who wish to purchase tickets for the special event.

Vallarta Pride (May 21-28) Vallarta Pride is now an 8-day annual event that pays tribute to the LGBT community with arts and cultural events, concerts, films, beach parties and a lot of fun to show the world the fabulous diversity of our destination.

Jarretaderas Shore Fishing Festival (May 21) Shore fishing tournaments are held year round in different villages around the Riviera Nayarit, with Jarretaderas next on the list.

The entire purpose of the exercise is for families to come together and have a great time while the participants show off their fishing skills.

Riviera Nayarit Mountain Bike (May 27) Mountain bike lovers rejoice: this is your event, which combines the beach at Litibú with the mountain at Higuera Blanca for an amazing event. Cyclists 18 years and older are welcome to ride till the wheels come off!

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ive me two hours and I’ll show you a whole new world. Location! Location!

Location! From Puerto Vallarta if you point your car in any direction (but west) and drive for two hours you will experience a whole new take on life in Mexico.

In two hours you can be in an orchard of guayabas and mangos, eating fresh banana bread and spying birds, butterflies, surfers and fisherman (San Blas, Nayarit). You can be in a farming valley, once home to indigenous people who left behind pottery, petroglyphs and cave paintings to remind us of their time here (Mascota, Jalisco). You can be on 22kms of pristine beach, just you and the nesting turtles and migratory birds (Villa del Mar, Jalisco). You can be fishing for bass on one of the largest reservoirs in Mexico (Cajon de Peña, Jalisco), horseback riding up to the falls, stopping at a small pueblo for a rustic meal prepared by a woman who couldn’t be younger than 105 (Quimixto, Jalisco).

Or two hours back into the hills to a ranch owned by generations of the same family, where there is no power and running water is the stream and a bucket nearby.

Recently we went south to the tiny pueblo of Villa del Mar and the next day we explored the Tehuamixtle (tey-wah-mixt-ley) the only-slightly-larger fishing village along the Pacific coast half way between here and Manzanillo.

We stayed at El Cielito, which has ten cabins on a beautifully landscaped piece of land overlooking those 22 kilometers of pristine beach.

There is also a pool and restaurant, essentially making your need to leave non-existent. Off to the side between the village and the beach is a small estuary, home to a number of species of birds. I could identify the snowy egret, night heron, great heron and the swallow but I’m sure you could do much better. A quick paddle around in the sea kayak was the perfect workout (for the person paddling).

The hotel is on a hill overlooking this never-ending swath of beach that is sandwiched between the estuary and these massive awe-inducing ten-foot waves of turquoise green. Apparently there are times you can get into the ocean, but I certainly wasn’t going to. There were a handful of fishermen on the shore pulling in gallo which would

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del Mar and Tehuamixtle, Jalisco shortly be ceviche, some families at the beach for the day and one lone skim boarder, flipping in the waves.

Once I briefly heard an ATV but for the most part it was complete silence.

If you are lucky, you may be part of a turtle release. This sunset liberation of tiny turtles into the cresting waves always brings a tear of joy to my eye. If not at El Cielito, then check at Mayto (the next beach ‘town’ over) as it is the hatchlings that dictate the time and place. Be sure to stop long enough to watch them begin their journey. For a brief moment you will see hundreds of little turtle heads pop above the waves, before beginning a lifetime out at sea.

Only the female turtles will come back to shore, and even then it’s seven years or longer before they’ll lay their first clutch on the same beach they were born. It’s one of nature’s mysteries and it’s a beautiful one.

If you have heard of Tehuamixtle, or perhaps its neighbor Mayto, then you’ll likely have also heard, “oh, but the roads are so bad.” And I’m hesitant to share this with the masses but in truth, it’s been paved most of the way and aside from a

couple of huge potholes, the drive is easy; in fact so easy that I did it instead of my husband.

When we left, we stopped in the town of Tehuamixtle and had a lunch of oysters and shrimp ceviche at one of the beachfront restaurants overlooking the boat launch where a mother was teaching her two young boys how to fish with a simple line attached to a coke bottle. (Nice to see the upcycling, wish we saw more of it.) All the restaurants were filled with families enjoying their Sunday off.

The beach here is excellent for swimming as evidenced by the shrieks of children splashing each other.

Along the way to El Cielito you pass through beautiful country: fields of Echinacea, corn and sugar cane, river valleys, pine forests and little pueblos.

Plan for a quick stop in El Tuito to pick up some locally made Raisilla (a rustic version of tequila) to keep you warm in the evenings and anything else you might need as supplies are sparse past here.

Also fill-up the gas tank and check your spare tire, just in case. Pack your translator as most everyone spoke Spanish only.

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Semana Santa is over and the weather is already becoming more humid with the ocean warming up. Now is the time for the clean-up before the rains begin. The Bucerias beach clean-up is every second Saturday of the month. Saturday, May 13 at 9am everyone meets

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at El Buzo Statue located at the Bucerias town square. Bring bags and comfortable clothing.

This is going to be a super fun week for me as I have company in town! What this means is that I get to play “tourist” and go out having fun, doing all of my favorite things. I hope we can get it all in! It’s so wonderful to see my good friend Anne Ma-

rie, and we have a jam-packed week filled with adventure that the Banderas Bay and the Riviera Nayarit have to offer.

On our first day of fun we stopped by the La Cruz Marina Sunday Market. We bought delicious organic fruit waters, and I bought two lovely crocheted bags, and a new Huichol bracelet I have been looking for and had fun shopping for dresses.

Eating, of course, is also a delight at the market! The last day for the La Cruz Sunday Market this year will be on May 7.

Then it was all about getting to the beach for the rest of the day; Playa Destilideras; my favorite beach. The surf was big and the afternoon breeze felt terrific; beers and guacamole with a friend, a new hammock and Puca shell necklace… life is good!

Next up is the hike from Boca de Tomatlan to Los Animas. It’s a terrific cardio hike along the coast that takes about two hours; hanging out in Las Animas eating and indulging in beverages of choice, and returning by panga which only takes about seven minutes!

After we are headed to Esquina 22 in Bucerias for their happy hour and the weekday special of fettuccini with shrimp & cream of chipotle - YUM! On Thursday it’s off to the La Penita Tianguis and the Alta Vista Petroglyphs, which is one of my very favorite jungle hikes. It’s such a magical place, rich in history and filled with spiritual energy signatures.

Hopefully we will have enough energy left to rock out with Cantus Eterna at Tescalama La Cruz. Another beach day for Friday, with the evenings for the week filled in with fun dinners, music and drinks out and about. What fun to be a tourist! HA! Summer Slow Down As the season moves into the summer schedule, things slow down a bit, so get in on the end of the spring fun whilst you can.

Esquina 22 Bar and Lounge in Bucerias have live music on Saturdays with Ricardo Cruces 7:00pm, and of course they will be turning on the AC for the summer months upon request.

As a reminder they are now closed on Sundays until next season. Tescalama in La Cruz has live music Wed with Zoe Wood, 7-10pm and Cantus Eterna every Thursday from 7-10pm, Sat & Sun Ladies Night

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Non - Profit and Charitable Organizations

and sustainable opportunities. familiesatthedump.org Fundacion Punta de Mita LDG. Ana Lilia Medina Varas de Valdés. ana@fundacionpuntademita.org Tel. (329) 291 5053

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.

You can find all of our local charities online at 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

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 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 SETACGLBT – 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 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

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 PEACEAnimals - Free mobile spay/neuter program 39 plus weeks a year plus weekly education program if schools giving permission. We have 501 (c)(3) under the umbrella of BANDERAS BAY CHARITIESS INC (bbcinc) www.peaceanimals.org

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3rd Annual Riviera Nayarit Children’s Fishing Tournament

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he Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is ready to welcome the 3rd Annual Riviera Nayarit Children’s Fishing Tournament on Sunday 30 April, 2017, with the full support of the Banderas Bay Fishing Club.

500 kids will be welcomed from 8 a.m. through 11 a.m. to take advantage of this free friendly competition, which encourages sport fishing and environmental awareness in a family atmosphere.

The kids will fish off the pier, with the only requirement being that each child will be accompanied by an adult. All children will receive a free commemorative t-shirt, a ball,

a bag of candy, food and beverage.

The competition will have only one category from 3 to 12 years of age. The top 10 catches will enjoy special prizes on behalf of the sponsors, including bicycles, board games, fishing gear and more.

The fish will be returned to the water once they’re weighed to encourage conservation and environmental awareness. The Riviera Nayarit CVB would like to thank the municipal and state authorities, as well as the staff at the Marina Riviera Nayarit for their help.

For more information please call 01 (322) 222 54 67.

Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra Concert Offers the Sounds of a Big Band Orchestra

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he “Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra” or “Pata Salada Orquesta de Jazz” is , Puerto Vallarta’s first and only youthbased jazz orchestra, characterized by instrumentation in the style of a Big Band orchestra.

The members mainly consist of young musicians learning jazz improvisation – the definition of jazz encompassing three major categories – swing, rock and Latin.

While the usual big band consists of 18 musicians, the Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra has grown to 27 members.

The Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra will be returning to the Jazz Foundation on Sunday, May 7, at 7 pm

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harley is a Lab mix between five and six years of age and almost 51 pounds.

He loves his people and will not insist on long runs because he is a low energy guy.

He is sweet and very playful and is good on his walks. But afterwards, he just wants to rest and relax.

Charley is good with all other dogs if they are not alpha.

Charley is not a real fan of felines, though, and he will give chase.

He has been neutered, dewormed and is up to date on all his vaccines. If a low energy dog sounds like the ideal companion for you, contact us at spcapv@gmail. com for an application.

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for their third presentation in their First-Sunday-of-the Month concert series. The Salty Paws’ first two Jazz Foundation concerts were packed with enthusiastic, cheering audiences.

These kids are amazing, developing as jazz musicians in leaps and bounds – incredible, considering the group was established only last September!

The whole thing got started when several talented young musicians heard the Puerto Vallarta Big Band play.

Inspiration struck and a jazz workshop formed.

Led by the young, impassioned Founder and Director Victor

Kris, it quickly evolved into a full jazz ensemble – and expanded beyond the usual jazz instrumentation, and includes violins, flutes and clarinets, adding innovative dimensions to the ensemble.

Shortly afterwards, the founding members voted to name the jazz orchestra “Salty Paw” or “Pata Salada,” which means a person from Puerto Vallarta.

The Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra, which is part of the newly formed Asociacion Civil (AC), Instituto de Artes Musicales Puerto Vallarta (I AM PV), is been a privately funded program that relies solely on fundraisers and donations from the community.

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ome and spend a rewarding afternoon cuddling the animals at Puerto Vallarta’s SPCA Sanctuary. Our dogs and cats are awaiting “forever homes” and your help is needed to jump start their socialization. The goal is to get these animals adjusted and ready to interact in the real world.

The majority of the SPCA animals either come from extremely abusive situations or they have been abandoned. Your love and attention can make up for that sad history. During your visit, you can interact with the animals and even take a dog (or two or three) for a walk.

Reservations to visit the sanctuary need to be made in advance.

To make a reservation, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com. We appreciate any donations you can bring for our rescues and also please feel free to bring treats for sanctuary staff as they truly appreciate it.

To see our animals available for adoption, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/spcapv.

Go to Photos where you will also find individual Albums for all the animals available as well as a bit of their history. Please be aware that our adoption fee within Mexico is $1,500 pesos.

To make donations via PayPal, select the “Donate” option on our Facebook page www.facebook. com/spcapv or on our website at http://spcapv.com/donate/.

You can drop off any donations for the SPCA at Hacienda San Angel located at Calle Miramar 336, above Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in El Centro.

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.

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hat do roosters, kitties, Frida Kahlo, elephants and Day of the Dead have in common?

You will find images celebrating all of them and more on the pillow shams at the Boutique run by the Fabulous Fabric Fellows at Three Hens. Some cushions are even – gasp! – plain.

Marcia is having a 50 peso sale…nearly everything black is up for grabs and includes some very chic high heels and boots,

handbags, pants, belts, blouses, sleeveless tops, skirts, pareos and more. Look for the window covered in bright blinking lights!

Sisters Jeanine and Barbara continue to make the most amazing food casseroles every week and tons of sweet bars, cookies and cakes.

Pat Wagner makes fudge and fruit breads, and preserves.

Alex’s sausages are fresh then frozen for easy take-home or he will deliver.

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Dragons and fanciful birds cover Juan Manuel’s table. When he is not creating his wire creatures Juan Manuel is one of the best repairmen in refrigeration, plumbing and small appliances in Puerto Vallarta. His prices are fair and his work is great!

Mama Gloria Sue is back!!!!!

Cooking classes are coming up soon! Stay tuned for our latest surprise! Three Hens and a Rooster Market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 to 1 pm at Venustiano Carranza 466 in Old Town.

Marsol Friday Market by the Pier

OLD FURNITURE, NEW BEGINNINGS WE PICK IT UP AT YOUR DOOR!

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beach day interlude: on your way to or from Vallarta’s most popular beach, Los Muertos, stop by the Marsol Friday Market by the Pier; you’ll find us inside the Marsol Hotel’s huge, cool lobby, every week of the year.

We have jewelers for every budget and imagination; clothing designers; Hilario, our resident Huichol

artist making magic with tiny glass colored beads and bees wax; feathered hair clips to match any outfit to add color and/or serious drama and much more. Ricardo has stocked up on his amazing Maz Mix and rejuvenating Snail Cream and Alan and Ausel always have their Chiapas grown and roasted coffee and incredible peanut brittle, made

from an old Louisianan recipe.

A shout out to the many vendors who will, perhaps, be without a venue when the Farmers Market in Parque Lazaro Cardenas closes after this weekend – stop by and see us any Friday; we may have space for you all summer long.

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

LET YOUR DONATION OF GENTLY USED FURNITURE / HOUSEHOLD ITEMS HAVE A HUGE IMPACT THROUGH US! WE MAKE DONATION AS SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE, PICKING IT UP AT YOUR DOOR AND ISSUING A RECEIPT ON THE SPOT. IT HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY! YOUR DONATIONS ALLOW US TO PROVIDE A SAFE, STABLE, LOVING HOME FOR 24 GIRLS - ALL FROM HIGH RISK SITUATIONS INCLUDING ABANDONMENT, ABUSE & EXPLOITATION - WHEREIN THEY NOW HAVE A SENSE OF PERMENANCE, ACCESS TO SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ALL LEVELS OF EDUCATION PLUS ONGOING COUNSELING, MEDICAL/DENTAL ATTENTION AND MORE

BY DONATING, YOU ARE HELPING US CHANGE THE COURSE OF HISTORY ONE GIRL AT A TIME!!

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ost Farmers Markets run from November through April, though a couple are all year round. Typically they start about 9am and end between 1 and 2pm. Each is a little different and all of them are fabulous!

PUERTO VALLARTA Olas Altas Market Saturday 9:00 -2:00pm Runs until April 29th in Park Lazaro Cardenas Three Hens and a Rooster Market Saturday 9 – 1pm and Wednesday 9-1pm Year round at Venustiano Carranza 466 in Emiliano Zapata Bohemio Artisans Co op.

Every Wednesday and Sunday 10-2 625 Lazaro Cardenas, Old Town.

Marsol Friday Market by the Pier Friday 9:30 – 1:30 pm Year round at Marsol Hotel Lobby in Old Town.

Mercado at Los Mangos Library Los Mangos Saturday 9-2pm Marina Vallarta Market Every Thursday evening until the end of April along the boardwalk in Marina Vallarta. 6-10pm NUEVO VALLARTA Riviera Nayarit Farmers’ Market Tuesday 9-2pm Tianguis Artesanal Nuevo Vallarta Parking lot at the Business Center; Saturday 9-2pm in the Marina Nuevo Vallarta BUCERIAS Forever Spring Wednesday 9 - 1 pm along Lazaro Cardenas LA CRUZ La Cruz Sunday Market Sunday 10-2pm Over 200 vendors. The bay’s largest market along the Marina Riviera Nayarit SAYULITA & SAN PANCHO Mercado del Pueblo Friday 10-2pm on Revolucion Street Great local and organic market with many vendors available only here.

Mercado del Sol in San Pancho at the Plaza del Sol Tuesdays 10-2pm LO DE MARCOS, GUAYABITOS, CHACALA AND LA PEÑITA The Tianguis Lo de Marcos is held on Luis Echeverría street Saturday 9-2pm The Chacala Cultural Market in the main Plaza. Saturday 9-1pm Guayabitos Market on the main plaza in town Monday 8-1pm La Peñita Market on its main plaza.

Thursday 8-1pm

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Cole Porter - Great Music Composer The Early Years

By Fred Jacobs

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ole Porter was born in June 1891, in Indiana, into a wealthy family. While his father worked as a pharmacist, his mother was the privileged daughter of “the richest man in Indiana”.

Cole’s grandfather was a coal and timber speculator.

Cole’s mother was a domineering influence in his life and lead to his musical training at an early age. He learned the violin at age six, the piano at eight, and wrote his first operetta (with help from his mother) at ten. But his grandfather had plans for Cole to become a lawyer, and sent him to Worcester Academy in Massachusetts in 1905.

Cole brought an upright piano with him to the boarding school and found that music, and his ability to entertain, made it easy for him to make friends. He did well in school and rarely went home to visit. He became class valedictorian and was rewarded by his grandfather with a tour of France, Switzerland and Germany.

Cole then went to Yale University in 1909 and majored in English, minored in music. He was an early member of the “Whiffenpoofs” a cappella singing group and participated in several other music clubs and in his senior year, he was elected president of the Yale Glee Club and was its principal soloist.

While at Yale, Cole wrote over 300 songs, including the football fight song “Bulldog”, that is still played at Yale today, over 100 years later. At university, Cole got to know the New York City nightlife very well, taking the train to New York City to enjoy dinner, theater, and a night on the town with his classmates.

After graduating from Yale,

Cole’s grandfather enrolled him in Harvard Law School in 1913.

Cole already knew that he was not destined to become a lawyer and at the suggestion of the dean of the law school, Cole switched to Harvard’s music faculty. His mother did not object to this move, but it was kept secret from his domineering grandfather.

In 1915, Cole had his first song on Broadway, called “Esmeralda”. It was a big hit, but Broadway being what it is, was followed by several flops after that. Cole spent the next year in New York City before going overseas during World War I. Paris became his new home base.

In 1917, when the United States entered World War I, Cole served in the French Foreign Legion stationed in North Africa. After

serving, Cole maintained a luxury apartment in Paris, where he held lavish parties. His parties were extravagant and scandalous for the time, with gay and bisexual activity, Italian nobility, cross-dressing, international musicians and a large surplus of recreational drugs.

In 1918, he met a rich, Louisville, Kentucky-born divorcée eight years his senior. She was beautiful and well-connected socially. The couple shared mutual interests, including a love of travel, and she became Cole’s confidant and companion.

They married the following year, even though she knew about his being gay. But the marriage was mutually advantageous for both.

For her, it gave her continued social status and for Cole, it brought a respectable heterosexual front in

an era when being gay was not publicly talked about.

In 1923, Cole’s grandfather passed away and left him a sizeable inheritance. Cole and his “wife” then began living in rented palaces in Venice. He once hired the entire Russian Ballet to entertain his guests for a party. One palace he lived in, he rented for $4,000 a month ($56,000 in today’s money). Even with all of this extravagant lifestyle, Cole continued to write songs with the encouragement of his wife.

Next week, we’ll look at Cole leaving Europe behind and a return to New York and Broadway.

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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Chasers Sports Bar Bucerias: Mark’s, Sandrina’s, Yo-Yo Mo’s, Luna Lounge, Esquina 22 La Cruz: Oso’s Oyster Bar, Octopus Garden, Tescamala Sayulita: Don Pedro’s, Punta Sayulita, Choco Banana, Sayulita Wine Shop San Pancho: Hotel Cielo Rojo

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