Issue 1086, Jan 25 - 31, 2018

EVENTS

7th International Charro Championship

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ART & CULTURE

Kathleen Carrillo at Southside Shuffle Page 23

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RIVIERA NAYARIT

Three top restaurants in Mexico Page 29

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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%

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!

JANUARY 2018 1 norwegian star 2 silver whisper 2 coral princess 2 ruby princess 3 carnival mirace 5 seven seas 6 grand princess 7 oosterdam 8 coral princess 8 europa 9 ruby princess

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 10 carnival miracle 12 island princess 14 oosterdam 16 grand princess 16 ruby princess 19 amadea 19 crystal serenity 20 amadea 23 ruby princess 23 westerdam 30 ruby princess 31 carnival splendor

Vallarta Tribune is an activity and entertainment guide and publishes information as it is provided by the advertiser or event host. We do not assume responsibility in errors or omissions other than to correct them as they are made known to us regarding event schedules, locations and/or prices. In addition, we do not assume any responsibility for erroneous inclusion or exclusion of information except to take reasonable care to ensure accuracy, that permission has been obtained to use it, and to remove it as soon as is practical upon receiving your notification of error. We recommend you always confirm prior to attending or visiting an event or establishment. Weekly publication edited, printed and distributed by Ediciones y Publicaciones Siete Junio, SA de CV Grupo Editorial Tribuna Calle 21 de Marzo # 1174 Col. Lomas del Coapinole Del. El Pitillal, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco México CP 48290 Tel. 226-0800 editor@ vallartatribune.com * www.vallartatribune.com * www.facebook.com/vallarta.tribune

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Reader’s Choice Award Extended until End of Month

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ue milagro! We are back online, and with that hardwrought success, we will be extending the Best of Banderas Bay and Riviera Nayarit Reader’s Choice Awards until January 31st.

Hopefully, this gives everyone time to vote for all their favorite businesses around the bay and north into Riviera Nayarit.

When you vote, you are entered to win fantastic prizes from local sponsors including dinner for two at the popular No Way Jose! a gift certificate to Sirena Reina, everyone’s favourite bathing suit store, dinner and a show at Bucerias’ best lounge, Luna Lounge, a weeks stay at one of the Villa del Palmar resorts, two tickets for the always fan fave, Marigalante pirate ship tour, and more dinners, more tours, more shows! So please, if you missed your chance before, take a moment and check out vallartatribune.com/best-vallarta-2018/ and share your insight and wisdom with the readers of the tribune.

We have some sad news. Last week long-time contributor Fred Jacobs passed away. Fred wrote a weekly column on celebrities for the Vallarta Tribune since June 2015, in total writing over 130 articles for the newspaper.

Our condolences go out to his friends and family.

Plenty of exciting events happening everywhere around town.

We have the Art Auction at the Los Mangos Library on Thursday evening; viewings start at 6 pm.

This is a fundraiser for the library and the best opportunity all year to pick up original art at a fraction of its cost. Perfect for collectors, new and old.

We have the grand opening of The Hive Gallery, the first gallery

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space of Misael Lopez and Joey Real. It’s a massive accomplishment for Misael and one long deserved. Felicidades amigo! You can show your support for local artists but heading to the gallery Friday from 7-10pm, more details in these pages.

Friday evening is also the bi-weekly Southside Shuffle along Basilio Badillo in Puerto Vallarta’s popular Old Town. From 6-10 pm, stop by the stores, restaurant and galleries for special promotions, events, snacks and live music.

Street party!!

We have Ceviche and Aguachile Festival again at Lazaro Cardenas Park on Saturday. This non-profit

event will donate over 40kg of ceviche to the children of the RISE Orphanage. Ten local restaurants with over thirty varieties of ceviche and Aguachile along with entertainment and prizes and lots of fun!

Next week on January 31st the 7th Annual National Charro Championships kicks off with a parade down the Malecon.

Come out for live Mariachi music, Folkloric dancers, and of course to see the men and women in their elaborate Charro costumes and their elegant dancing horses.

Festivities begin at 8:30 pm.

That should keep you busy!

Have a great week. Stay warm.

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his 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.

Find this on a guided walk around historic Vallarta with PuertoVallartaWalkingTours.com.

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. www. puertovallartawalkingtours.com

The SPCAPV will grant a reward of mx$25,000 to anyone who provides trustworthy information that leads to the arrest warrant and capture of the person or persons responsible for the massive poisoning of pets and wild animals that happened in the Campo Verde neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta.

Wanted Vacation Rental for 2019

We are 2 clean, quiet, reliable, friendly, non smoking or drinking seniors on a fixed income. We do not break or abuse things or waste utilities. We want to rent for 3 months starting Jan 1, 2019 ending March 31, 2019.

We require king size beds with good box spring and mattress, ocean view, wifi, tv hot water, elevator, a/c, heated pool full size refrig, weekly maid service, towels & linens.

Prefer Downtown, Old Town or by Malecon. We are the residents you dream about, not those who give nightmares. We are responsible people who will take very good care of your unit. You will be glad you rented to us, we will return for many years.

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El Parque de los Azulejos Celebrates Selfie’s!

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l Parque de los Azulejos celebrates Valentine’s Day 2018 with your opportunity to win a Celebration Tile valued at $6000 pesos. All you need to do is post a picture of yourself, alone or with your favorite people in front of the sacred geometry symbol in the SW corner on Facebook and

tag us. Photographs need to be posted, tagged and emailed by February 28th. Email your picture and name to info@tileparkpv.com and the date posted. We will post and vote on our favorites on our website! Winner announced March 15. Info @tileparkpv.com www. tileparkpv.com

Next week at the Farmers’ Market you will find great things!

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Meet Chantel Luna of Chantel Vintage Spo

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t all started with a ring….a spoon ring!

In the summer of 2010 Chantel Luna was gifted a spoon ring made by her dad, Ron. Being the owner of an antique store he found the spoon in the store and made it into a beautiful creation for his only daughter to wear. Her friends in Puerto Vallarta went crazy for the ring and everyone wanted one. Ron told Chantel, “Why don’t you start making them to sell to your friends?” So she did. But she couldn’t stop there. She decided to create a bracelet and then a necklace. And Chantel Vintage Spoon Jewelry was born.

Seven years later Chantel Vintage Spoon Jewelry has creatively

expanded their line of spoon jewelry creations.

Each piece is expertly designed with handpicked vintage silverware. As the business has blossomed and grown so have the requests!

Clients often bring their own family heirloom silverware for Chantel and her team to make in to custom personal vintage jewelry.

Chantel sources her silverware in antique stores, auctions, estate sales and with the help of her small group of hand selected pickers. No piece of silverware is wasted.

What is not used is sent to be recycled.

You can find Chantel selling her beautiful jewelry in her boutique on Basilio Badillo in Old Town Puerto

Vallarta as well as the Olas Altas Farmers Market on Saturdays and La Cruz on Sundays.

Chantel resides in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with her architect husband Ezequiel Luna. Together they have created a beautiful line of furniture and displays that can be seen in her boutique at 325 Basilio Badillo in Old Town Puerto Vallarta. A meticulously hand-picked group of artisans and their wares also adorn the boutique. It’s a “Don’t Miss” on your shopping excursion while in Puerto Vallarta.

Love what you do and do what you love always!

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We’re located in the Lazaro Cárdenas Park in Vallarta’s Emiliano Zapata neighborhood. For only 20 pesos an hour, you can park in the garage directly beneath the park.

WHERE TO FIND US: Chantel Vintage Spoon Jewelry & Boutique Basilio Badillo 325 Puerto Vallarta, Jal MX Open from 10-7 Monday through Friday Saturday 10-3 instagram.com/chantelvintagespoonjewelry/ facebook.com/chantelvintagespoonjewelry/ pinterest.com/chantelmann/chantel-vintage-spoon-jewelry/

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43 Radios Donated to 911 Service in Puerto Vallarta

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hanks to the overwhelming success of the 2018 Hero’s 9-1-1 calendar, 43 Motorola digital radios were delivered this morning. Mtro. Jorge Antonio Hernández Valencia, Puerto Vallarta’s Director Public Security and Adrián Bobadilla García, Director of Civil Protection were on hand with fundraiser organizers’, Tim Longpré and Gary Green.

The state-of-the-art radios will be distributed to the local firefighters, paramedics, lifeguards and police.

All 1,890 calendars were sold since the campaign kicked off at Paco’s Ranch on November 9 which generated $282,100 pesos (approximately $14,848 USD).

Hernández Valencia and Bobadilla García commented that the generous donation will considerably reduce the first-responder response time and both wished to thank those who purchased, produced and sponsored the popular calendar.

Sponsors for the 9-1-1 calendar include Act II Entertainment, Adam

Riemer. Andale’s on the Bay, Apache’s Bistro, Apache’s Martini Bar, Banderas News, Casa Karma, CC Slaughters, Chaz Weathers, Cindy and Bert Ramirez, Dale Dubach, Dee’s Coffee, Diana Tours, Dianita’s and La Valentina Restaurant, GayPV Magazine, Incanto, Integra Air, John Osgood, La Margarita Bar, Los Muertos Brewing, Miss Aly´s Boutique, Paco’s Ranch, PVRPV, PVRPV Laundry, Reinas Bar, Rich Kaufman, Royal Albion Property Management, Salud Super

Food, Seasons, Steve’s Sport Bar, The Palm Cabaret, The Property Girl, Wallace R. Demary Jr and Chuck Mallery, and Xocodiva.

The calendar production team includes Josef Kandoll, Cergio GonVill, Pablo Chocolate, John McCloud and Alberto Araiza.

Event organizers, Tim Longpe and Gary Green echoed the comments made by Hernández Valencia and Bobadilla García and wanted to add a special thanks to Pvblo Corona (PVRPV), Mario

Angel Pérez (Bomberos), Raquel Ávalos (Policía Turísitca) y Jorge Peña (Bomberos), who was instrumental in the success of the sales.

Tim Longpe and Gary Green with the help of Pablo Corona are already working on their next project, Carnaval PV scheduled for the evening of Tuesday February 13. The annual mardi gras parade attracts tens of thousands of people.

For more information on CarnavalPV, visit www.CarnavalPV.com.

Security Update – Puerto Vallarta Continues to be Safe for Visitors

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he United States recently released a new travel advisory for its citizens regarding trips to Mexico. And while the security alerts for the country continue to cause concern, we are happy to confirm that there are no travel restrictions for popular tourist areas such as Puerto Vallarta and Rivera Nayarit. This beautiful haven of warm weather, lush tropical jungle-covered mountains and the sparkling waters of Banderas Bay make the city one of the most sought-after destinations in the country and has long been one of the friendliest and safest places to spend a vacation in Mexico. In fact, Puerto Vallarta was not named on the travel list of places to avoid last time, either. This means that there is absolutely no need to worry about planning your next vacation here.

Safety is Top Priority in Puerto Vallarta Since Puerto Vallarta is such a popular spot for tourists to visit, the local officials have made the safety of the city a top priority. It has always been renowned for being a safe place to visit, and the

efforts of the local and state police forces have no doubt played a part in ensuring the area is a welcoming place for travelers from around the world. There are various specialty forces who are constantly on patrol

to make sure everyone is safe and secure. It might seem a bit strange to see at first, but the abundance of police on patrol is a good thing; they have been given the task of ensu-

ring that no one, tourist or local, has to worry about their safety.

Tips for a Safe Trip Brushing up on your travel

safety isn’t just important when you are about to spend a vacation in Mexico; these tips are useful when traveling anywhere in the world, including your home country! Above all else, using common sense and staying alert are your best assets when keeping yourself safe. If you choose to drive, it is a good idea to do your road travel during the day. Just to be on the safe side, you might want to leave nighttime driving to a taxi or Uber driver.

If you visit any local nightclubs, casinos or local bars, be cautious and designate someone in your travel group to remain sober and keep an eye on everyone; it is also a good idea to stick together.

When you visit an ATM (we strongly advise using only those that are found at banks or located at your resort), be vigilant about shielding the screen and keypad as you withdraw money.

Try not to carry excessive amounts of cash with you; likewise, avoid wearing flashy or expensive jewelry or watches, as this will draw unwanted attention to you.

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7th International Charro Championship welcomes 35 teams

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he 7th Gran Charro Arena Vallarta International Event kicks off on January 31st with a parade along the Malecon and then four days of competitions and events at the El Arena in the town of El Colorado about 20 minutes east of Puerto Vallarta on the highway to Mascota.

This year’s Championship will feature over 35 teams including ten from the United States. This event features 25 national teams and 10 US teams in fabulous displays of artistry and skill.

A charreria is Mexico’s National Sport, and was recently awarded the intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity designation by UNESCO in 2016, the Charreria, or Charro Championship is celebration of the traditional Mexican Charro lifestyle.

Both men and women compete, wearing colorful Mexican cowboy costumes. The horsemen show off their lasso ability and dance their horses to live Mariachi, the mood is festive and the level of skill is impressive. Years of training make this event art, sport, and an extension of the culture that is Charreria.

Each team is made up of men dressed in traditional clothing who compete in nine different challenges demonstrating their skills at horse training and commands, roping of horses and livestock, speed challenges bull riding, and bareback bronco riding.

The woman’s teams are made up of 8 to12 women dressed in ornate Adelita dresses compete in the Escaramuza, performing a variety of precision techniques while riding sidesaddle. MC’d in both Spanish and English, it is a time of great festivity with plenty of food, music and revelry – a great way to enjoy a truly Mexican spectacle. Visit arenavallarta.com/en/for more information on the event including directions and where to purchase tickets. Charreada: Understanding the Events and the Culture

Charro Events

Cala de Caballo (Test of the horse); The charro puts his horse though various commands to demonstrate his ability and the horse’s training. Controlled slide, left and right half, full, and triple turns, dismount and mount, and reverse walk are performed.

Piales en Lienzo (Roping of the feet); a horseman must throw a lariat, let a wild mare run through the loop catching it by the hind legs. Three opportunities are given.

Points are awarded for distance

needed to stop the mare.

Colas en el Lienzo, or Coleadero (Arena bull tailing) similar to bull dogging except that the rider does not dismount; the charro rides alongside the left side of the bull, wraps its tail around his right leg, and tries to cause the bull fall and roll as he rides past it. Points are given for technique, time, and roll of the bull.

Jineto de Toro similar to the rodeo event. Bulls are smaller, between 990 and 1320 pounds, and are ridden until they stop bucking. Two hands can be used on the bullrope. Points are given for technique. The charro cannot fall off, he must dismount and land upright. After the charro dismounts the bull he must remove the bullrope and bellrope so the Terna en el Ruedo can follow.

Terna en el Ruedo (Team of three); a team roping event in which three charros attempt to rope a bull - one by its neck, one by its hind legs, and the last then ties its feet together. They have a maximum of 10 minutes. Points are awarded for rope tricks and time.

Jineteo de Yegua (Bareback on a wild mare); similar to bareback bronc riding. Yegua means mare. A wild mare is ridden with a bullrope.

Two hands are used and the legs are held horizontally to the ground.

Manganas a Caballo (Roping from horseback); a charro on horseback has three opportunities to rope a wild mare by its front legs and cause it to fall and roll once.

The wild mare is chased around the ring by three mounted charros.

Points are awarded for time and rope tricks as long as the horse is roped and brought down. Points for all three attempts are cumulative.

Eight minutes are given.

El Paso de la Muerte (The pass of death) a charro riding bareback, with reins, attempts to leap from his own horse to the bare back of a wild horse without reins and ride it until it stops bucking. The most dangerous part of this is if the charro performing the pass falls under three other mounted charros that are chasing the wild mare around the arena ring. This is done backwards at times for show.

Escaramuza (Skirmish): Since the 1950’s, this breathtaking event adds beauty and elegance to the Charreada. During this event a team of 8-12 women riding sidesaddle and dressed in colorful Adelita dresses perform a variety of precision riding techniques.

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Medical Matters

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Sheryl Novak is an expat Canadian who has owned a home in Mexico for over ten years.

She is the owner of SOLutions Mexico and The Furniture Store by SOLutions Mexico.

She is an expert on sourcing all styles of furniture for all sizes of budgets, in Mexico.

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

February Heart Month!

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onfucius says “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” If you use an average of 80 beats per minute, your heart beats about 4,800 times per hour.

That’s a whopping 115,200 times per day. Some hearts beat faster, some hearts beat slower. That’s

just amazing! Since February is the month of Valentine’s/Amistad and heart-related symbols, we will celebrate the month by focusing on all things heart related, health-wise along with a little bit of love thrown in for good measure.

We are extremely lucky (and very proud) to have excellent, bi-lingual, board-certified cardiologists in the area and we will be featuring them as they speak on various cardiac-related topics. How about a tour of a cardiac catheterization lab to see how things work (where caths are done, stents and pacemakers are placed among other procedures)? We will have information on heart-healthy diets including cholesterol-lowering

I tips and recipes. Red wine and chocolate, are they good for your heart? Women and heart disease, a vitally important topic will be featured. We even have a creative group of gals who are painting rocks with heart designs which will be hidden in various areas to create awareness! And most definitely save the date of February 6, 2018 from 5pm to 7pm as we have a lovely, heartfelt gathering at Hospital San Javier Riviera with delicious nibbles and wine where each of our cardiologists will speak very briefly and then mingle among

you for a chat. I am still working on a few more events so be sure and follow our Facebook page and sign up to receive our newsletter so that you can be involved in everything!

No-shows for appointments and for reservations are really pretty tacky, especially this time of year when space is at a premium with so many people in town. It is amazing to me when someone reserves a space at one of our clinics, or one of our speakers programs and then just doesn’t show up without a notification or even an apology later.

What happened to good manners?

We continue our ongoing plea for supplies and items for the Regional Hospital (state hospital).

The employees there are stellar and work the best that they can with very few resources. The patients there do not have a lot to begin with and when they have to go out and purchase their own syringes, bandages and other materials this only adds stressed to an already difficult situation. If you can assist, please do contact me! We will once again be at the Saturday Olas Altas Market on a Saturday in February (date not yet confirmed) where you can purchase items that will be delivered directly, on that day, right to Regional.

Lots of cold and flu symptoms out there. Take care of yourself.

Stay home and rest if you are sick.

Don’t wait until you can barely crawl out of bed to seek medical assistance.

Wash your hands. Wash your hands. Wash your hands.

Here’s to a scintillating week!

t’s not your mother’s sofa bed!

Instead of a sofa or sectional for your condo or casa in Vallarta Nayarit, why not consider a sofa bed?

With revolutionary new materials such as memory foam and anti-rust mechanisms, sofa beds have come a long way since the old days. Today, you can even get a sofa bed as part of a sectional. Not all sofa beds are created equal, so it is essential to know what to look for when you are shopping.

If you are planning to use your sofa bed mostly as a sofa and only occasionally as a sofa bed, then it is critical that it be comfortable for sitting. With a well-made sofa, it should be hard to tell that you are sitting on a sofa bed. Make sure you test it before you buy it. If it is not comfy to sit in, you won’t use it, and that defeats the purpose.

Nothing ruins a guest’s visit more than a poor night of sleep.

If you are renting out your home, you want great reviews to maximize rental revenue. That’s why it is essential to get a sofa bed with a good mattress – one that supports the back, shoulders, and hips.

There are two different types of sofa bed mattresses. One option is a coil or spring mattress. If you purchase a coil mattress, look for one over 600 coils. Anything less will be uncomfortable. If it is a spring mattress, look for one with springs that are stress-relieving.

By far, the best option is a memory foam mattress. Although they cost more, they are well worth the price.

Memory foam mattresses offer consistent support, mold to your body, and quickly return to original shape. Most memory foam mattresses are dust mite resistant and hypoallergenic. Some even cool and warm to regulate your body temperature. If your budget has a little extra room, invest in a memory foam mattress. Testing

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the bed is crucial. Don’t let anyone rush you – lie there for a few minutes, turn on your side and lie on your back. It’s the only way to know if a mattress is comfortable.

The open and close mechanism is essential. If made with the right materials, it should glide in and out from sofa to sofa bed effortlessly and without much effort. Test it out - open and close the bed three or four times. All motion should be smooth. If you have problems with the operation in the store, it will only get worse over time. The best sofa beds have a lockdown bar for easy opening and closing. Also, inspect the edges of inner mechanisms so that they are smooth – you do not want your sheets and blankets to rip.

A good sofa bed here starts at about $20,000 MXN ($1050 USD).

Sofa beds with memory foam run about $45,000 MXN ($2400 USD).

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I am the preschool coordinator and nursery teacher at the American School of Puerto Vallarta. I am also both unsurprised and not a bit sorry that this list of my favorites is mostly about places to eat. If you can live in Vallarta without appreciating some of the good eatin’ around here, you have to be at least half Vulcan.

Spiral Thinking Strikes Again

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know people who like to clean.

I don’t understand it, but they probably don’t understand why I like being a Kindergarten teacher and hanging out all day with large groups of five-year-olds.

Cleaning overwhelms me because my brain does not organize tasks in a linear fashion, and I end up with a far bigger job than the one with which I began.

I call it Spiral Thinking, because that sounds pretty and a lot nicer than Splatter Thinking, which is closer to reality.

For example, I will decide the computer desk needs dusting, so I go downstairs to get dust rag and discover the shelf where I keep the rags is in disarray.

So I start to take off the items on the shelf and find that I can’t wipe down that shelf because the rags aren’t there. I open a drawer where rags can be found when my husband puts them away, and lo and behold, it’s a wreck (and there are no rags).

I could go on, unfortunately, but for the sake of all that is good in this life, I will leave the rest to your imagination. I think you can agree that the spiral analogy holds, especially if you visualize it moving in a downward direction.

Being a non-linear thinker is amazing for almost anything that doesn’t involve organizing in any way. So it’s actually amazing for almost nothing except doing fun, impulsive things like going to the beach to avoid putting away all the clean laundry that are sitting in baskets in our bedrooms.

And these days, shouldn’t we all be at the beach? This morning it was twelve degrees Celsius, and it will top out around twenty-seven by this afternoon.

There was a crisp, clear sunrise.

Now it’s a gorgeously warm day

where all you want to do is sit in the sun, drink cool beverages and eat chips with guacamole and chips.

Besides, what’s the big deal?

The clean laundry isn’t going anywhere. In fact, at least half of it will remain in the basket all week as I pull out items to wear each day. I could definitely work with this system until at least late June, when the sun takes over the entire sky and determines to bake the brains inside the delicate cages of our heads.

In other words, WE HAVE NO CHOICE. Consider the following: Dust is a natural occurrence.

It’s probably organic, which is supposed to be in style anyway.

I have heard from a reliable source (my brother) that dishes should be air-dried for optimal health. Normally I take what my brother says with a kilo of salt, but in this case I think he’s onto something.

My cleaning lady will eventually come back (fingers crossed) and I don’t want her to stand around with nothing to do. In case you’re asking, I am almost certain she didn’t leave because of my Spiral Thinking approach to house organization.

Like, 67% sure.

My kids need to know that their mother sacrificed impeccable organization so that I could take them fun places and tell them to amuse themselves while I closed my eyes in a sun chair.

Imagine growing up understanding what your mom gave up so she could do this for you. The mind cannot comprehend.

Spiral Thinkers of PV: We have a duty to pass on this message to our loved ones. If you get out there and ignore the teetering piles of dishes and laundry in your houses, the Linear Ones will surely follow.

Cause we’re fun. And we have all the snacks. See you at Los Muertos Pier.

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ast weekend I received a message from the Tribune office that Immigration had called looking for me…G U L P. I finally got hold of Wendy who is second-in-command at Immigration. The boss, Lic. Ezechiel was inviting me to a formal ceremony presenting Permanent Resident cards. Unfortunately, I couldn’t make it but I hope he will invite me again as I would have loved to have been there. It is a heady moment so congratulations to all of you who have joined the ranks.

The terrific Benefit Concert for Our Lady of Guadalupe last week gathered over $32,000 pesos for the Parish. Thanks to Shanti, fantastic organist at the church, for sending me the numbers. Let’s hope David Boz will continue to produce this event every year.

Last Thursday more than 45 people took part in Gary Thompson’s free evening sculpture tour that began at Galeria Pacifico and ended up at Demetro Galeria across from Parque Lazaro Cardenas. A rapt audience listened as Sculptor Jim Demetro told the story behind his current project “The Fisherman” that he will eventually donate to the City of Vallarta. You can be a part of the creation of this sculpture, drop into the Demetro Galeria every day except Sunday, for more info.

Jim is there teaching classes to all levels of sculptors while his beautiful wife Eva takes care of business. While you are there, take a look at the small display of my silk collars and earrings.

Join us every Thursday night for

nibblies and a glass of wine and do take the tour! It starts at 6 pm Thursdays at Galeria Pacifico on Aldama Street downtown.

Geo and Lobo did it again! Incanto was jammed last week for the second concert starring Geo with Willy’s violin and Wolfgang – Lobo – with his guitar. It’s a long, convoluted story that began with “Willy and Lobo” that ended up on stage again last week.

What has replaced the bleeding raw emotions of Geo and Lobo’s first event together is sheer brilliance and the joyousness of two musicians in near-perfect sync.

Lobo sharing his music written by him and Willy Royal decades ago and Willy’s violin now in Geo’s hands giving us back not only the magical musical history and sounds of Vallarta in the early 90’s but the progression from there to here. To now. To new music made by Geo and Lobo. And it is delicious. They will have two more concerts together this season and tickets are already flying out the door so get them fast.

Lobo will have one solo concert towards the end of February. I’ll have details soon.

Incidentally, “Willie and Lobo” got together as a crazy duo in 1991, the same year I moved to Vallarta. They used to play – it seemed all night long - at a restaurant practically underneath my bedroom window. On those occasions, I would sit on my terrace, have a drink or two or more, and curse the bloody gypsies who were interrupting my sleep!

I can’t thank them enough, From Here.

ome of you may know that one of the things I enjoy is reading comments on social media. It helps me get a feel for concerns in the minds of people.

I also remember that for every person that takes the time to voice concerns or questions, several may have similar mindsets.

That is why I write today about something basic, fundamental in fact. It has to do with the way the US taxes its citizens.

Drum roll, please… US citizens are subject to federal tax on worldwide income, no matter where they live. Take time to digest that. It doesn’t matter if you live in Mars, getting Martian income. Or Mazatlan. If you are required to (depending on age, filing status, amount and type of income) you are required to file a federal return, factor in the computations all your income, figure if you owe tax, and pay it. That is what some people call “citizenship based taxation”.

Pardon the important repetition: moving to Mexico or anywhere else for that matter, does not relieve you, the US citizen, from federal tax obligations.

Most of the world’s countries use a different method for their tax systems, based on residence instead of citizenship. In case you are curious, Mexico taxes

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led him to devote part of his practice to the federal and state tax matters of U.S. expats in Mexico. He can be reached at tax@orlandogotay.com or Facebook: GotayTaxLawyer. based on “residencia fiscal” or tax residency as they define it.

But today we are just talking about US taxes.

To minimize the impact of taxes by additional countries on the same income, US law provides ways to mitigate. One is a US credit for foreign taxes paid (the Foreign Tax Credit). Also available is the exclusion from one’s federal income of amounts ‘earned’ in a foreign country or countries (the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Housing Exclusion-Deduction).

Over the years, some question how it is that the United States has the right to tax people far away. That question was settled by the Supremes almost as soon as the income tax was enacted. In the process of considering the 2017 tax law, hopefuls expected Congress to modify citizenship-based taxation for individuals. It did not.

I’ll add a personal belief here: I would not count on the winds being favorable to modification of that system anytime soon.

I’m not in favor of the existing regime, but it looks like it is with us for a long while. So long as you are a US citizen, expect to continue having that federal filing requirement. That’s just the way it is.

A believer that a simple, flavourful meal shared with friends is one of our life’s true joys, a local resident of Vallarta, James (aka Jimmy) shares his knowledge and passion for the culinary arts, local architecture and real estate.

My paradise, your paradise

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hen I first meet my clients, I like to take some time to really understand what their goals are for purchasing a home here in Vallarta. The answers almost always include that they are looking for a space to be able to share time together with their friends and family. When I dig into the needs and goals of my clients, I am struck time and time again how the idea of being able to slow down and enjoy life a bit more is at the core of why so many are looking to invest. The families I am working with, many of whom are multigenerational are listing their number one goal of having a home here as a place to reconnect.

Vallarta is many things to many different types of people. Interesting to me is that as our community has grown to become a location filled with beautiful art, amazing local and international cuisine, it has also become a place where families from all over the world see it as a respite from the daily grind they face in their home cities.

This past weekend I met with a family who started their journey in El Salvador, made their way to Canada and are now looking to purchase a home for their entire

family to be able to enjoy for many years to come. They are not looking for an adult only get away but rather planning how the house will work for all members, including the much-anticipated addition of more grandchildren.

Even the buyers for smaller condos are asking me how they can fit in a space for visiting family and friends. Vallarta is becoming a place that people see as welcoming to all, no matter skin color or sexual orientation and the families I meet are embracing that. They see the value in mixed and diverse communities and want everyone in their circle to feel not only welcome here, but to be able to get out and enjoy all the aspects of Vallarta.

The secondary goal for most of my clients is making a good long-term investment. The market in Vallarta is moving, but by all accounts, it is still a buyers market in certain areas. Resale condos, in particular, are taking longer to sell and in many cases it is related to prices for a five or ten-year-old unit being on par with brand new buildings loaded with amenities.

Having said that the average price for a condo in Vallarta in 2017 was around USD 320,000.

The market for single-family homes in the most sought after areas is limited, and we are seeing clients purchase in areas

that for many years were just a place for locals to live. Gaviotas, Fluvial, and Versailles are all seeing renewed interest as clients see the value for money in these locations. As the city continues to grow, and urban density in our core becomes higher, clients realize that their investment in a single family home may not grow at the same rate as the Old Town condos do.

None the less the value for money is there and with services like UBER being available, a short ride from the beach gives them space and perhaps that small pool to cool off in after a day at the

beach!

Lastly, I will say my clients want to be able to get out and enjoy Vallarta, the restaurants, bars, and the Malecon all make the city so much more livable and enjoyable. Many cities have either become so expensive when dining out or simply difficult to enjoy because of traffic and other issues that Vallarta for my clients is a paradise.

So whatever your definition of paradise I say we listen to my clients who just want to slow down, enjoy life with family and have a home where the sun shines 320 days a year!

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The Marriott Completes Madeline Milne

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El Gerente General David Gauna, dirigió el mensaje a sus invitados y cortó el simbólico listón inaugural

ith over 100 guests, the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa in Marina Vallarta unveiled the first stage of its $10 million renovation last week. Guests were treated to cocktails from the newly updated Ceviche and Tequila Bar and a dinner of ceviche, fish tacos, hamburgers, crab enchiladas and a selection of desserts.

The new lobby area and Ceviche Bar were updated to reflect the modern taste of their clientele.

Bringing in a refreshed palate of cool ocean blues, the lobby space is elegant and inviting. General Manager, David Gauna, expressed how excited he was by these changes and the project coming in 2018. “This innovation was needed by the hotel due to the high demand and constant changes of guests, with this renovation we take a step further, next focusing on updating the rooms and suites, with a total investment of ten million dollars.”

With 404 rooms and 29 suites, the CasaMagna Marriott is a staple in resort hotels in Puerto Vallarta.

Located beachfront they are conveniently just a few minutes from the International Airport, Marina Vallarta Golf Course and the Marina boardwalk. Close at hand shopping, spas, excellent restaurants in the resort and nearby make this a go to resort for visitors in the know.

CasaMagna Marriott is a favourite among local residents as well

with day passes, spa memberships and discounts with a locals VIP card at the resorts restaurants, many call CasaMagna their home away from home. Not to be overlooked, the resort also supports many local

charities including Toys for Toys.

Each May they host the Altruism Festival, an evening that highlights the best non-profits and charities in the Bay of Banderas along with the top restaurants and bars.

Phase One Renovations

CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is located at 435 Paseo Marina de Norte, Marina Vallarta.

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Chefs Anna and Teresa

Pozole at Teresa’s

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ozole, as common these days in Mexican restaurants as tacos, has a long history in Meso-America.

Originally a ceremonious dish prepared with the body parts of sacrificial victims and shared among the citizens to celebrate a military victory, it was served to Spanish missionaries who loved it and wanted it popularized. They dictated that pork be substituted for human flesh (apparently the two share common flavors) and Pozole never looked back.

It is composed of a complex and perky meat-broth redolent of slow-cooked, extra plump hominy-grits (elote) and a variety of tender morsels of pork (including tongue, my favorite).

It is topped with finely shredded cabbage and lettuce, as well as onion, sliced cucumber and radish, with tostadas and the ubiquitous salsa and lime on the side. I became attracted to Pozole in Oaxaca where I spent some winters in the seventies.

They serve it late at night out of street stalls to somewhat-sober-up the drunks before they go home. Slurping right along with the best of them, I was treated to a taste that seemed to bespeak

the aromas of this very fragrant country. I became a big fan.

In Vallarta, I chanced on a wonderful version that is served idiosyncratically inside chef Teresa’s home between two and six p.m.; but only on Saturdays. Talk about something you need to schedule. And get to: Teresa’s is on a side street of Palo Seco, not particularly a barrio with which many ex-pats are familiar (some fifteen minutes from downtown, and taxis know where it is).

If you make it there, you’ll get as authentic a family-dining experience as there is (except

that you get to pay at the end).

You’ll share the dining table with others, and you’ll chat with Teresa and her daughter-in-law Anna as they concoct some magic in their open kitchen. They offer a variety

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of local tortilla-based specialties, and of course the soup, a big steaming pot of which reigns over everything.

The meal-size pozole is 70 pesos. The memory, priceless.

TERESA’S (in her own dining room; open 2-6 p.m., Saturdays) Calle Guillermo Prieto #233, Palo Seco, Puerto Vallarta Call ahead: 322-224-4398

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Preparing to sell your property in Puerto Vallarta

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n this series, we have covered a few relevant topics for those considering a sale of property in Puerto Vallarta. First, we touched on why it is beneficial to you to work with a Real Estate Professional.

Next, we looked at some of the tools available to appropriately price and sell your property. Some of the big ones are the use of market analysis (CMA) to compare similar listings both for sale and sold. Finally, we covered marketing strategies that help lead your property from “FOR SALE” to “SOLD!” In this article, we will share ideas for getting the most of each property showing, and perhaps even reduce the time that it takes to sell.

Less is more When preparing your property to list, it is a great idea to minimise clutter and complete a deep cleaning of all the furniture and areas.

Potential buyers appreciate seeing some clear spaces where they can imagine their belongings. Paint dirty walls and have the windows cleaned. Clear kitchen counters, and remove magnets from the refrigerator. Put small appliances away in a cabinet. You might find that beginning to “pack” items that you don’t need daily will make it easier to move out when the sale comes together!

Making repairs to your property Most offers in our market contain an inspection contingency which gives the proposed buyer the

right to hire an inspector to assess the overall condition of the property.

This person will detect if there are A/C issues, plumbing leaks, structural cracks, signs of humidity, interior surface damage (salitre) or water damage from a rooftop or leak.

They will open and close all faucets to be sure that they both turn on and drain, check water pressure and even detect gas leaks. Therefore, it is a great idea to repair all these areas and any others that occur to you, before an inspection brings up a problem!

Putting your best foot forward -Staging and Photography for sale When marketing a property, I always try to impress upon my clients the hand-in-hand relationship between having a good offering (a nicely maintained, clean property) and capturing it in photo form. You would be surprised how many low-quality photos make it onto the MLS visible to thousands of potential investors.

Poor images negatively represent what might be a great property and are a disservice to you, the owner, wanting to sell the property for the highest, reasonable price.

Ask your agent during your listing interview about professional photographs for your home. Once you have prepared your home for sale, an experienced sales professional will be an essential resource for you to get your property listed and sold.

The Swanson Team offers unrivaled expertise, resources and tailored service to help you achieve your buying and selling goals. Call/

Email us today with any questions.

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Congratulates to Casa Magna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa in Marina Vallarta for completing Phase One Renovations Felicidades!!

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Street Artist Misael Lopez Makes Himself at Home in New Gallery

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ou know Misael Lopez.

His portraits of Princess Leah and Albert Einstein define Vallarta street art, and now Gold Leaf Smoke Shop is proud to sponsor the grand opening of Lopez’s new space, The Hive Studio and Galería.

The event takes place Friday, January 26 at San Salvador 370 in col. 5 de Diciembre from 7pm-10pm.

The exhibition includes work by Lopez, plus Mara Díaz, Quetzal Coatl, and other local urban artists, as well as a live musical performance by Machete House.

At the opening, Lopez will unveil The Hive’s first major project, a collaboration with Joey Real of PV Street Art for a citywide series of murals. The murals will focus on the environment and conservation.

The first piece, which wraps the wall next to The Hive Studio in col.

5 de Diciembre, echoes the theme of “The Hive” with a swarm of bees.

“We are using the bees as a

platform to talk about other issues that are happening with other endangered species,” says Misael.

Misael Lopez has been creating urban art in Puerto Vallarta since 2010. The Hive Studio and Galería is his first gallery space.

For more information, contact Misael Lopez 322.173.1918 or Joey Real 520.440.9410 (U.S.

phone) or jrreal87@gmail.com.

Who: The Hive Studio & Galería What: Grand Opening sponsored

by Gold Leaf Smoke Shop When: Friday, January 26th 7pm-10pm Where: San Salvador #370, col. 5 de Diciembre, Puerto Vallarta Why: Street art, music, and mayhem

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MARSOL MARKET 15. LAZARO CARDENAS PARK 22. 5 DE DEC MARKET 7. ESTERO EL SALADO 12.PLAZA VIRGIN DE LA GUADALUPE CHURCH 19. MUNICIPAL MARKET 15. OLAS ALTAS FARMERS MARKET 23. HUANACAXLE MERCADO 8. PITILLAL

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27. MARINA ARTISAN MARKET 28. MOVIE + PICNIC 29. RED CROSS 30. LOS ARCOS NATIONAL PARK

Frankies Spaguetti House Italian Ristorante Thank you for the success of our Grand Opening of our new terrace Join us for live music Thursday - Saturday from 8-11 on the terrace

Now with air conditioning Open Monday to Saturday from 5-11pm Venustiano Carranza 276 Zona Romántica 223 2267

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Incanto Lines Up New Talent and Celebrates First Anniversary

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ncanto celebrates their one year anniversary on Friday, Jan. 26 starting at 5pm with ‘The Joanie Show’ (5-7pm), and a taco bar starting at 6pm. DUENDE plays at 7pm with Special Guests Bohemia Viva in the main theater (ticketed show).

Pianist Dennis Crow and singer Luis Villanueva play in the piano bar at 7pm, and Lobo (formerly of Willie & Lobo) will perform a short set during the celebration. At 10pm, NYC cabaret veteran Michael McAssey will entertain at the piano with fun songs and lots of laughs.

Drink specials, mariachis and more!

No reservations required. No cover.

Well-Strung, a New York City based singing string quartet joins Incanto starting Jan. 30 at 9:30pm.

Well-Strung derives their unique blend of vocals and strings by fusing classical and pop music. Members Edmund Bagnell (1st violin), Chris Marchant (2nd violin), Daniel Shevlin (cello), and Trevor Wadleigh (viola) spend their time making new music and touring internationally. Their world-wide popularity continues to grow, and they have consistently played sold-out shows in Vallarta season after season.

Early paid reservations are recommended. Jan. 30 - Feb. 28.

Mac is back! Incanto welcomes NYC cabaret veteran and funnyman Michael McAssey back to the piano

bar. He made his debut at New York City’s famous Duplex in Greenwich Village, and won a MAC Award for Outstanding Male Vocalist. He has a vast repertoire of ballads and comedic songs, and encourages audience members gather around the piano and sing along. He plays Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun. 10pm-close through early March.

Thirsty Burlington (aka: Scott Townsend) presents ‘Cher’, in an

evening of great music with all live vocals, amazing costumes and hilarious comedy through Jan. 27 at 9:30 PM. The UK’s, Zoë Lewis, now appearing though Jan. 28, is literally ‘A band in a body’! She plays original jazz, jump jive, Latin grooves, swing, and international folk on everything from the piano to the spoons!

New Zealander, Folk-Americana singer-songwriter Jackie Bristow plays original music and has opened for Bonnie Raitt, Foreigner, and The Steve Miller Band. She is accompanied by veteran guitarist Mark Punch. Jan. 18 - Feb. 1 with ticketed performances in both the main theater and the piano bar.

Paco Ojeda on Music presents Chopin on Jan. 30 at 4pm in another in his music lecture series.

Learn more about the prolific classical composer and see a screening of Chopin concerts on Thurs.

Feb. 1 at 4pm.

Popular acoustic group Media Luna will present several shows in the main theater featuring their full band with Special Guest musicians. They play Flamenco, Rumba, Rock and Huapango (Mexican folk dancing music) in an exciting and very entertaining presentation, allowing audiences to ‘see’, as well as hear the music. First show Jan. 29 at 9:30pm.

Singer Hulda Hix presents her new band Vibology in an all-new

show as a ticketed event in the piano bar on Jan. 31 at 7:30pm.

Vibology has a unique sound originating from a creative blend of traditional reggae with popular American music.

Classic stage comedy ‘Greater Tuna’, starring Ron Spencer and Tracy Parks is now playing through March. With over twenty characters played by just two actors, with forty-two costume changes, it’s a wild, fun ride to smalltown Tuna, TX, chock-full of eccentric characters with small minds and big hearts.

Directed by Karen Baker.

For more details and all the acts that take place all week long, visit IncantoVallarta.com.

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The Whimsy and Colours of Kathleen Carrillo

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eason is in full swing now and the Southside Shuffle is coming up on Friday, January 26 from 6-10. It is always exciting and interesting to visit the Kathleen Carrillo Gallery located on Constitucion 325 just north of Basilio Badillo.

You will not be disappointed this week, as Kathleen has three new major paintings that have been produced and hanging for the walk. Her ever beloved Architectural Whimsy collection has a major new piece hanging, front gallery, that is quintessentially Old Puerto Vallarta. With all of the new construction and face lift going on in our little “fishing Village”, it is a comfort and a joy to see a depiction of our memories of old world PV. It is entitled “Coastal Views”, an original acrylic on canvas 36x60” in size and will be available as a limited edition giclee print as well. It reminds us of a more casual experience here, in our home away from home. A great image to place in a prominent location in your home.

You can check out many of Kathleen’s collection on her newly revised website. KathleenCarrilloGalleries.com or contact her on either of her phones. Mexico: 322 222 9879 or US. 858 261 8129.

We look forward to sharing in all of the festivities and helping you find the perfect piece to take home that celebrates the colorful magic of life!

Ceviche and Aguachile Festival this Saturday

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ome and try the local flavours of Puerto Vallarta this Sunday, January 28 at Lázaro Cárdenas Park in Old Town with more than 35 different ceviches and aguachiles made with shrimp, tuna, oysters, fish and more. Featuring ten restaurants you´ll also enjoy craft beer, raicilla cocktails and live music and entertainment during the event.

The Ceviche and Aguachile festival starts at12 noon until 7pm

with free access and special prizes at all the stands. ($15 to $35 pesos per tostada) During this event we are supporting RISE Orphanage (Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza) inviting over 50 children to join us and eat delicious ceviche (40kg) sponsored by the restaurants and prepared by students from the Vizcaya University.

This is a perfect opportunity to come and live the gastronomic culture of Puerto Vallarta.

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Beloved Vallarta Singer Chris Kenny Needs Our Help

By Debbie White

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hris Kenny has been singing ‘The Blues’ at Puerto Vallarta venues, restaurants and bars for many years.

Chris got her start in PV performing at Dreams Resorts. During low season, she has also been an entertainer on Alaskan cruises. She is well liked and appreciated by her audience and other performers in the music community around the Bay. Recently Chris has been diagnosed with oral cancer and has had

to return to Canada for treatment.

This week past week, the doctors have identified two areas have been identified as throat lymphoma stage 2, localized and curable. This is positive, hopeful news for Chris and all of us who care about her.

Before Chris headed back to Kingston, Canada for medical treatment, “Friends of Chris Kenny” put together a “Chris Kenny Benefit” at El Rio Restaurant & Bar on Saturday, December 2. Over 400 people attended the afternoon of music and friendship that raised funds to assist Chris. There were

Your weekly schedule of

Artisan Markets & Events

inVallarta and Riviera Nayarit

There are regular markets called ‘tianguis’ that occur in many neighbourhoods throughout the week. You can usually buy fruits and veggies, clothing, household items. The markets and events here represent local producers, artisans and entrepreneurs. Unless noted (*) most run from the first week of November through April.

FRIDAY *Marsol Friday Market by the Pier - 9:30 am -1:30 pm Open every Friday all year located on Francisca Rodriguez street Sayulita Mercado del Pueblo - 9am -2 pm SATURDAY Olas Altas Farmer’s Market - 9:30 am - 2 pm at Lazaro Cardenas Park *Three Hens & a Rooster Market 9 am - 21 pm Every Saturday all year, locate at Venustiano Carranza 466 Los Mangos Market 9:30 am -2 pm - at 1001 Francisco Villa SUNDAY Huanacaxtle Farmer’s Market - 9am -3pm - Located at La Cruz Marina TUESDAY Riviera Market 9am - 2 pm Located in Nuevo Vallarta in the parking lot behind the Casino.

WEDNESDAY Bucerias Forever Spring Market - 9am - 1pm - Across from Esquina 22 *Vallarta ArtWalk - 6 pm - 10 pm See their map for locations.

Bohemio Artisans Co op - 625 Lazaro Cardenas, Old Town Wednesday Friday and Sunday 10 - 2 THURSDAY Bucerias ArtWalk - 7-9pm - along Lazaro Cardenas Marina Vallarta Night Market- 6 pm -10 pm - along the marina

door prizes and a 50/50 raffle that was generously donated back to Chris Kenny and many local businesses donated paintings, jewelry, trips and other gifts for the silent auction.

Now a “GoFundMe” page has been started for Chris to provide additional funds for her living expenses and cancer treatment.

Chris has contributed so much as a musician to the Puerto Vallarta music scene over the years and now she needs our help her during this challenging time.

The best way to help Chris is to make a donation, so she can concentrate on getting better and doesn’t have to worry about medical and living expenses. Please keep in mind that since Chris hasn’t lived in Canada for many years, her medical treatment there isn’t free. Please go to: https://www. gofundme.com/chris-kennys-medical-fund to read further about Chris Kenny and how you can help.

A Night of Cajun Flavours A special tasting with original and unique flavours await you on February 3 at “Capitan Cajun” restaurant where you´ll enjoy five different dishes of with shrimp, mussels and different crabs Louisiana Cajun style and served with five different imported craft beers from Europe, plus two delicious desserts. Everything you need to have a great night! Make your reservations 222 7152

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“FROM THE EARLY YEARS TO THE VEGAS YEARS”* MATT CAGE DOES ELVIS PROUD

Merv Buchanan, merv@uvs.com

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ohn Lennon once said “before Elvis there was nothing”. That may not be entirely true. There was “something”. But it wasn't rock'n'roll.

Elvis had the voice, style and heart-stopping good looks that made people take notice.

And he could sing. Musical genres meant nothing. His unique voice and singing style merged them all into something fresh and new. And during a late night jam session at Sun Records, Elvis, guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, found the right groove. The rest is rock'n'roll history.

Much has been written about “The King Of Rock'n'Roll”.

But behind the myth are some interesting facts. Elvis debut album, “Elvis Presley” was the first rock'n'roll album to top the Billboard chart, where it remained for 10 weeks. His hit single “Don't Be Cruel” held the #1 position on the Billboard chart for 11 weeks, a feat that remained unmatched for 36

Upcoming Events

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f you have an event you’d like to include here, please email editor@vallar tatr ibune.com.

Non-profit/community events are listed free of charge.

For a calendar of all events visit vallartatribune.com/eventos Tuesdays – Malecon Sculpture Tour from 9-11am Meet the artists, learn about the sculptures that line the Malecon and support the local library. Starts in front of the Millennium Sculpture (in front of MacDonalds) Wednesdays – Vallarta Artwalk from 6-10pm through 13 galleries in Centro. See advertisement for more details.

Thursdays – Evening Malecon Sculpture Tour. Starts at 6pm at Galeria Pacific on Aldama in Centro and ends at Demetro Galeria across from Lazaro Cardenas Park.

Saturday January 27 Vallarta Cup Race Series About 20 sailboats will participate in this series of races, which

not only serve as competition but also inspire moments of camaraderie among the assistants thanks to the traditional Saturday theme parties held after every race at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta.

Thursday January 25 Los Mangos Library Art Auction Fundraiser – the preeminent art auction, this is the time and place to purchase local and international pieces, many of collector value.

Doors open at 6pm. Voting begins at 7:15. More details at losmangosbiblioteca.com or in the pages of the Tribune.

Friday, January 26 Grand Opening of The Hive Studio & Galería - Street art, music, and mayhem on San Salvador #370, in col. 5 de Diciembre, Puerto Vallarta From 7pm-10pm sponsored by Gold Leaf Smoke Shop.

Saturday, January 27 Ceviche and Aguachile Festival at Lazaro Cardena Park 12-7pm. Try over 35 different fla-

years. By1961 Elvis had sold 75 million records, including the best selling Christmas album of all time. World wide sales of his singles and albums is now in the 1 billion range. During his appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, 82.6% of TV viewers watched, turning Elvis into an international celebrity.

Elvis' cultural impact cannot be overstated. His image, movies and music unified a generation of young people. Many of those same people, today in their 70s, will tell you that watching “Loving You” or attending an Elvis tribute show, still makes them feel like they felt when they first laid eyes on The King.

Toronto based Matt Cage knows how valuable looking and sounding Like Elvis really is.

So he is not about to squander his good fortune. When he is on stage, everything must be just right. From the Las Vegas show All Shook Up, to the touring Million Dollar Quartet, he surrounds himself with the finest actors and musicians in the business. His attention to detail from costumes to song lists has paid of with a slew of

awards and trophies from some of the most prestigious Elvis competitions and festivals on the planet. But as far as he is concerned, it's all about living up to the audience's expectations and giving them their money's worth. His accurate song performances, commanding stage presence and easy rapport with audiences make Matt Cage a world class entertainer. When his name is on the bill, audiences can expect a first show they will want to see again and again.

Due to overwhelming demand, Matt is being brought back to popular The Luna Lounge, in Bucerias, for the second time this season. On Feb 1st, for Elvis The Early Years, a look back at the “Elvis, Scotty and Bill” era from 1956 to 1968 and on Feb 2nd, for The Vegas Years, featuring music from the second half of Elvis' career. More info is available at www.lunaloungebucerias.com and here in The Tribune.

*Copyright 2018.

All rights reserved.

More events can be found at www.vallartatribune.com vours of ceviche and Aguachile from 10 local restaurants. Live music and prizes.

Sunday, January 28 Chamber Music under the Stars (new time and date) At the Centro Cultural on Isla Cuale at 7:30pm Several ensembles drawn from the Puerto Vallarta Chamber Orchestra will perform music by Beethoven, Corelli, Mozart and other composers ranging from baroque to modern eras. Drinks and snacks from local restaurants will be on sale. Tickets at the entrance – 150 pesos (students and children 50 pesos – under 5 free) Sunday, January 28 “Art, Music & Dinner” - The Theta Chapter (Nuevo Vallarta) of Beta Sigma Phi will be holding a fundraiser Etxea Restaurant in Nuevo Vallarta. The net proceeds of this event will be used to provide uniforms, supplies and other school related necessities to local

school children in need in the Nuevo Vallarta vicinity.

Wednesday January 31 Charro Parade to inaugurate the 7th Charro Championships.

Along the Malecon with live music at other entertainment at the Los Arcos Ampitheater. Starts at 8.30pm Sunday January 28 – February 4 San Blas International Migratory Bird Festival San Blas is undoubtedly one of the top migratory and endemic bird watching areas on the continent. Several artistic and cultural activities revolving around the birds will be held during the festival, as well as tours along the traditional observation routes.

Thursday February 1-4 7th Annual Charro Championships – Over 30 teams compete in various Charro events at the Arena Vallarta in El Colorado - 20 minutes past the airport heading towards San Sebastian. Held in English and Spanish. More in-

formation and tickets available at http://arenavallarta.com/ Friday, February 2 The ChacalArt Residency Dinner and Art Auction at the Beach Club, Marina Chacala at 5pm-7pm for 500 pesos.

Saturday, February 3 ChacalArt public exhibition from 9am to 1pm in the Chacala Plaza between Mingo’s & Chac Mool, free to everyone. For more info: chacalart.org/2018-invitees Wednesday February 14 Open your Heart Gala - Fundraiser for Corazon de Niña. Marriott Resort at 6pm Tickets 1500mx fundacioncorazon.mx Friday, February 16 Shabbat Services presented

by Puerto Vallarta Jewish Community at 6:30 PM at Casa Carmen, on Calle Jesus Langarica.

Volunteers are needed. Dinner will follow at Pan y Que? Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 13 to at: helth1@sbcglobal.net

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Jeffrey Scott Artamonov is...

“Rocket Man” Merv Buchanan merv@uvs.com

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inger/songwr iter/pianist Reggie Dwight, aka Elton John, has been a major force on the entertainment scene since he and lyricist Bernie Taupin hooked up, in the late sixties.

Beginning with his 1970 breakthrough hit “Your Song”, Sir Elton John, knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1998, has sold more than 300 million records. According to U.S. and U.K. record charts, his song “Candle In The Wind”, written about Marilyn Monroe, then re-written in memory of Princess Diana, is the best selling single of all time. During his lengthy career, he has had more than 50 Top 40 hits. In addition to being a huge pop star, he has also found success in musical theatre, most notably with his original score for “The Lion King”.

Jeffrey Scott Artamonov has been performing the music of Sir Elton John for almost 20 years.

His stage show features colourful

costumes, highly skilled piano playing and those distinctive Elton John vocals. And by channelling the star's flamboyant look, style and mannerisms, he makes audiences feel they are in the presence of “musical royalty”. Many say “it's like seeing Elton John in his prime”.

The Rocket Man musical repertoire is equally entertaining. It features 4 decades of Elton John's hits. Songs that everyone knows.

The show has toured all across Canada and the U.S., in theatres, nightclubs, casinos, arenas, stadiums and fairs including the famous Calgary Stampede, and has been featured on numerous radio and television shows. The response has always been both loud and positive.

A native of Toronto, Canada, Jeff Artamonov began playing piano at 7 years of age and studied at The Royal Conservatory of Music for 11 years. He began playing professionally in the 1980s in nightclubs and piano bars, while working on his Bachelor of Arts degree at

York University. Besides being a successful entertainer, he is an accomplished songwriter, musical arranger and recording engineer.

He also owns and operates a state of the art, digital recording studio, in Toronto.

Rocket Man is at El Rio BBQ, in Paso Ancho, on January 27th , The Luna Lounge, in Bucerias, on January 28th, and La Pina Colada, in Guayabitos, on January 30th.

More information is available on the venue web sites and elsewhere in The Tribune. *Copyright 2018 by the author, all rights reserved

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Luna Lounge Offers a Show for Every Musical Taste

By Debbie White

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esides the outstanding cuisine and extraordinary entertainment at each dinner show, Luna Lounge stands out as a top notch North Shore venue through it’s amazing customer service. When you go out for the evening, you hope to be served by capable, polite people who want you to have an enjoyable experience. And that’s just what you’ll always find at Luna Lounge. You’ll relax, laugh, meet new people and have a delightful dining and entertainment experience.

The folks at Luna Lounge make it look easy, but there’s a lot of organization, planning and hard work that goes into making your evening wonderful!

Luna Lounge Bucerias continues to feature exciting dinner shows that you’re sure to enjoy.

The season is in full gear now with multiple performances each week that often sell out. Share an evening at the North Shore’s premiere venue as you partake in a delicious dinner (with multiple main

course options) and a spectacular, musical tribute performance that follows. The quality and variety of entertainment is more impressive than ever, as each show is performed by superb musicians paying tribute to the music and bands that we have come to love

throughout our lives.

On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, you’ll enjoy ‘The Crazy Bitches’ who are back this season with new music, fabulous costumes and outrageous humor. After a scrumptious meal from the grill, Miss Diva Divine and the girls as

they entertain you with wild musical parodies and adult comedy starring Cher, Madonna, Tina Turner, Beyonce, Celine Dion and more!

Finishing out the month of January is a ‘Whitney Houston tribute’ on Thursday, January 25; International headliner and cabaret star, Amy Armstrong (With the Voice of an Angel and the Mouth of a Sailor) on Saturday, January 27 and an ‘Elton John Tribute’ on Sunday, January 28.

This Thursday, Geri Defoe brings a heartfelt tribute to the music and life of Whitney Houston.

Geri passionately performs the hits of this musical legend. And you definitely will hear the thrilling classic, “I Will Always Love You.” Enjoy the hits performed by this talented artist!

On Saturday night, you’ll love the marvelously talented Amy Armstrong who can belt out a hit song as good as any well known singer of our time. Her humor, smile and charisma are only exceeded by her raw musical talent! Don’t miss this one, folks!

And on Sunday, we welcome

back Jeffrey Scott with ‘Rocket Man,’ a tribute to the music of Elton John. Jeff is known as one of the top Elton John tribute artists and a real wiz on the keyboards.

He’ll perform hits like, “Candle in the Wind,” “Crocodile Rock” and “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” and so many more!

In February, you’ll see Elvis-The Early Years Feb 1, Elvis-The Vegas Years Feb 2, Jackie Bristow Feb 3, Neil Diamond Feb 4 & 5, Paul McCartney Feb 8, Memories of Motown Feb 10, Johnny Cash Feb 11, The Blues Brothers Feb 15, Celine Dion Feb 18, Eric Clapton Feb 22 and ZZ Top Feb 25.

And in March, come see Lou Armstrong Mar. 1, Miss Conception Mar. 3, Patsy Cline Mar. 4, Bon Jovi Mar. 8, Bryan Adams Mar. 11, Aretha Franklin Mar. 15, St. Patrick’s Day Show Mar. 17 and Kenny Rogers Mar. 22.

Please check out www.lunaloungebucerias.com for more information about shows and tickets.

And don’t forget to bring your friends and guests along with you to the North Shore’s best venue!

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Fun on the Riviera Nayarit Cindy Bouchard

Cat Morgan www.rivieranayaritfun.com Cat@RivieraNayaritFun.com

cindy@VillaAmordelMar.com

Cat Morgan is owner of RivieraNayaritFun.com and also NewEnergyConsciousness.com If you have any questions, comments or Riviera Nayarit news please contact her at Cat@CatMorgan.me

Cindy Bouchard, an expat Canadian runs a Boutique Inn, Villa Amor del Mar in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. She and her husband Chris are living and lovin’ in Vallarta– Nayarit. If you want more info on La Cruz or desire… A very special vacation contact cindy@VillaAmordelMar.com

There’s no snow on these birds

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ey Everybody! Temperature wise, it certainly has seemed cooler this season here around the Banderas Bay. Many areas in Mexico are experiencing below average temps, unfortunately, making their lives very difficult. Currently, I do not know where to send funds, clothing or food but will keep you posted. If you now of secure fundraiser information please send to Cat@RivieraNayaritFun.com. Thank you.

Miguel Alemen Public School Fundraiser There’s going to be a Fiesta Mexicana on February 3, 2018 at 7pm to raise funds for the school. Tickets cost $250 pesos and includes: Buffet, live music and dancing folklorico. It will take place at Miguel Alemen school in front of California’s Pizza, located on Estaciones Ave. in Bucerias. email Micaela Flores Gutierrez at: m-flores18@hotmail. com for more information or to purchase tickets.

California Pizza, has expanded their restaurant. I stopped last Saturday to pick up a pizza. I love their pizza - chewy, cheesy and delicious! If you enjoy a crisper crust just ask! Next door, past the shop,

at the Rodeo, Banda music was playing, and I must say they were quite good! You may have heard them this week at the Bucerias town fest. The volume was perfect being ‘just’ far enough away!!

The owner Francisco is big on fundraising and is there on Mondays, with his brother Ernesto the rest of the week. Both speak fluent English. Francisco’s daughter Natalie works at the counter. A fun family business that not only creates a delish pizza, but also makes amazing pasta dishes, wings and burgers. YUM! Entreamigos Fundraiser Gala “Conectamos Historias” Monday, Feb 12, 6-9pm in San Pancho at La Patrona Polo and Equestrian Club at the stunning ‘Centro Gastronomico Y Cultural’.

Join the Entreamigos for their 10th Children’s Art Festival and Gala Fundraiser. The fundraiser supports the Entreamigos library and children’s programs. Hor d’ Oeuvres and three course dinner are included. There will be live music, raffles and much more!

Purchase tickets at Entreamigos, which is located on the left side of the street shortly after crossing the

bridge as you enter San Pancho, or https://entreamigos.org.mx/.

Its Turtle Time in San Pancho with Grupo Ecológico de la Costa Verde, A.C. Director Frank Smith writes a wonderful monthly newsletter about the turtles and San Pancho in general.

Frank writes for the January 2018 newsletter, “To date, total nests recorded this season are 984, while the number of hatchlings released comes to 83,575. The poachers made off with 40 nests while 29 other nests were washed out by heavy surf. On December the 29th, 54% of the remaining 42 nest boxes hatched all at once with the release of over 700 hatchlings, while on the following two day over 1,440 hatchlings were released; very unusual for late in the season.”

Douglas Calert donated heat and moisture instruments that send a continuous data readout to Frank’s computer that provide minute-by-minute updates on how the heat and moisture affect the incubation process.

Kudos goes out to the December part-time volunteers: Manuel Murrieta, Julio and America Gonzales, and Juan Flores. For the remainder of the high season

kudos goes out to the full time volunteers: Lisa Fisher, Robert Klusmeyer, Gale Greer and Lorren Garlichs.

Frank also writes about the environment, ”The beach in front of the town is beginning to look a lot like Sayulita, cluttered with lights, umbrellas, chairs and tables, etc.

Not a good environment for nesting marine turtles. Otherwise, the river has a good flow of clear water and the lagoon is still open to the sea.”

Also adding that over the busy holidays they counted approximately 200 campers on the playa, “All of whom were well-mannered young students from the inland cities.”

NICE! To check out the full newsletter go to: http://www.project-tortuga. org . You may also contact the director Frank Smith at: 311-2584100.

They are nonprofit and always in need of volunteers.

Thank YOU! Thanks so much for checking in! John Pounders photos are available at http://jldigitalmedia. zenfolio.com/ . What an amazing photographer! John also has the sky cam; perfect for selling your property or capturing parties! For questions or comments please email me at Cat@RivieraNaya-

arol and Mike Mager are folks we’re blessed to call friends. When we met we learned we had many friends and interests in common including that they vacationed at Chris’s brother’s resort. Over the years Carol worked for both Chris and I and Mike helped us with computer issues. Creating multiple bonds of friendship it was delightful when during our first year in La Cruz they emailed saying they’d like to come and spend five weeks in our little village... trying something that wasn’t a resort like they were used to.

That was February 2010 and they’ve returned for as long as five months but have now settled on three months a year – January to March. Usually driving here, they enjoy having a car to show their visitors the things they love in the area.

From Richmond, BC, Canada, they explained, “We love getting away from damp dreary days on the West Coast! We love the weather, the friends we have made, the much slower pace of life and a break from responsibilities at home.”

They enjoy the music in La Cruz and try to go to a few concerts or performances each year. “To date Duende is our favourite!” As in their northern home, Carol and Mike enjoy cooking here, “We take advantage of the fresh seafood market that is so close.” Seared tuna and garlic shrimp are our favourites and Carol makes a “mean” Vera Cruz style plate with Perico. Chicken fajitas and arrachera are next on their list of faves.

Venturing out to Tacos on the Street tops the list for them and their visitors who often want to return!

They also enjoy Octopus Garden, Masala, La Peska, and Falconi’s.

Giving to other is in their genes and they’ve become involved with the Familias de la Esperanza (Fami-

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he annual MITA TechTalks is the premier technology and venture capital event of the year in Mexico and it will be hosted in Punta Mita this February. The forum captures cross-border tech innovation opportunities to build the economies of the future.

Mita TechTalks Summit unites top influencers from Silicon Valley, Latin America and México for a series of conversations and networking experiences especially designed for select entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives and thought leaders.

The agenda will include two full days of conference sessions and

keynotes, deep-dive workshops, networking sporting activities, and oceanside social events & dinners from between February 11 to 13.

Some of the Speakers this year include Peter MacNee, CEO of Virgin Mobile LatAm; Gemi González, Consul General of México in San Francisco; Andreas Kraemer of MITA Ventures and Dan Green of Gunderson Dettmer, among other influential leaders from Silicon Valley, Latin America and México. Mita TechTalks 2018 is open to only 125 invite-only participants.

To request an invite or for more information, please visit mitatechtalks.com.

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E lies of Hope) working with children and families who live in shanties near the old Puerto Vallarta dump.

The organizations priorities are health, education and nutrition and they have been active since 1996.

Familias de la Esperanza has a child sponsorship program, which ensures that the poorest of the poor have the funds necessary to clothe and provide schools supplies for the “free” education that is mandated in México. They also provide meals for up to 150 children twice a day, daycare for little ones who are not school age, homework and after school care and clubs to keep the children focused on education.

Friends from home worked with this ministry in Mazatlán and helped Carol and Mike connect here in Vallarta. Carol does some report writing, other communications, and greets visitors in the storefront at the Paradise Mall in Nuevo Vallarta, encouraging visitors to go on tours of the facility to better see the work that is being done. Mike has created a database to ensure that each child who is sponsored has a current

record of the school they attend, family, sponsorship, and clothing sizes. For more information about this organization see the website www.familiasdelaesperanza.org Speaking “poquito Español” the quality of English in La Cruz has improved and has certainly made life easier for Carol and Mike but they aren’t as motivated to learn Spanish now. “We can ask simple questions and follow basic directions so we get by. Google translate also helps!”

Their favorite quote? “We are fortunate to have “family who are friends and friends who are family.”

If they had a magic wand, they’d wish for the future of La Cruz “We hope that La Cruz never becomes too big or too commercial. One of the best things about living here each winter is that it’s still a small fishing village. The streets are cobblestoned and uneven; the locals work hard and live outside much of the time. There is no doubt that we are in Mexico when we are here! Those are some of the reasons we keep returning!”

l Delfín at Garza Canela in San Blas, Carolina in The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, and Emiliano Cocina y Vino in Tepic all reasserted their positions for the third year in a row.

For the third year in a row, three Nayarit restaurants —Carolina at St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, El Delfín at Garza Canela in San Blas, and Emiliano Comida y Vino in Tepic—reasserted their positions on the list of 120 Best Restaurants in Mexico 2018 Edition in the Guía México Gastronómico, which is published by Culinaria Mexicana and sponsored by S. Pellegrino and Nespresso.

The editorial board of voters is made up of the 50 most influential people in Mexico’s culinary industry, including chefs, critics, journalists and researchers, who visited the acclaimed restaurants over the course of the past year.

The list is considered by experts as one of the most complete of its kind in the country is not sorted by quality but alphabetically, which means one restaurant is not ranked higher than the other.

According to Claudio Poblete, director of Culinaria Mexicana, the guide is published in order to recognize the work and effort of the cooks and chefs, both traditional and professional.

“Nayarit’s cuisine is enjoying its finest hour,” said Marc Murphy, director of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau

(CVB) and the Bahía de Banderas Hotel and Motel Association (AHMBB). “Our gastronomy is one of the cornerstones of the Riviera Nayarit as a tourism destination and it’s very important that our restaurants are recognized for their quality.”

El Delfín at Garza Canela in San Blas This restaurant stands out for the excellent service of its owners and their employees, and especially for what makes clients fall in love with San Blas: its food. For Betty Vázquez, Chef-Owner of the restaurant and Culinary Ambassador for the Riviera Nayarit, “cooking is the art of combining flavors, textures, aromas and colors,” and she thinks it evolves but never loses its essence. El Delfín astounds its every year with new creations that make each visit an unforgettable experience.

Carolina at St. Regis Punta Mita Resort St. Regis Punta Mita’s Carolina restaurant is an acclaimed restaurant with Five AAA Diamonds that offers guests modern Mexican

cuisine in a charming atmosphere. The meticulous elements that make up its design include opulent textures, sophisticated prints and hand-created lamps with a mother-of-pearl finish. The culinary team creates their menus daily with the freshest produce in the region, respecting specialties such as the pozole verde,served with ceviche, pork and a tascalate for desert.

Emiliano Comida y Vino in Tepic Located in a beautiful 18th-century plantation, Emiliano Comida y Vino opened its doors to serve exquisite regional haute cuisine and contemporary Mexican cooking. Its elegant ambiance and professional wine cellar together with the warmth of its people make it the best place to dine in the city of Tepic.

“We’re very happy to have received this plaque for the third year in a row, which places Emiliano Restaurant’s team as one of the top 120 in Mexico, and deepens our commitment to our clients,” said chef Marco Validivia.

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Delightful bites and beautiful beaches Sunny Riviera Nayarit will help you fall in love with ceviche

By Ron Pradinuk

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dictionary definition of ceviche is: “an appetizer of small pieces of raw fish marinated in lime or lemon juice, often with onions, peppers, and spices.” A better description might simply be “tasty.”

And in the Riviera Nayarit state of Mexico, which starts only a few kilometres from the Puerto Vallarta airport, the entry point for tourists coming by air, you are likely to

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find some of the best versions of this delectable dish you will find anywhere. Here, chefs have built upon this traditional culinary foundation with creativity and innovation.

Last week I wrote about a number of versions of ceviche served to us on my recent trip created by Mexico’s Master Chef judge, and co-owner of the Hotel Garza Canela in San Blas, Betty Vazquez.

Once we realized how different restaurants in Riviera Nayarit will put their own unique twists on their ceviche recipes, it became a staple appetizer at almost every meal. For those who have yet to experience the joys of ceviche and might avoid it because of its base of raw fish, you need not be concerned because by the time it is marinated in the citric ingredients, it is “cooked.”

But not to worry either way, because when it comes to food, the Riviera Nayarit is about much more than this exceptional dish. This province markets itself, justifiably, as a gastronomical centre. We experienced a number of meals on and off the resort sites, and came away very impressed with most of them.

When Don Pedro’s Restaurant and oceanside bar opened in 1994, Sayulita was still pretty much an

arts and young hippie-type town, where surfers and boarders revelled in showing off their skills in front of those dining here.

Today the action is still the same in the water, but the audience has changed quite dramatically. This once sleepy budget town has been discovered. And while the art shops not only exist, but have been expanded upon, they are appealing to a more upscale market who enjoys blending in with the younger water babies who still provide the same beachside entertainment.

While others went with the fish tacos and shrimp dishes at Don Pedro’s, I chose the niçoise salad featuring Ahi tuna seared with grilled artichoke, and a whole lot of other tasty ingredients. It was a perfect choice, but perhaps not as dietetic as one might think, considering it was under the salads portion of the menu.

Sayulita is an excellent community to visit and wander around in.

Its colourful storefronts reinforce its roots of the past, while modern shops and restaurants can be found on and off the main walking streets.

At the recently opened W Resort near Punta de Mita, we could not help but have a bite or two at the unique Chevicheria beach bar and restaurant, so named because it was constructed around an old

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Come and enjoy a wonderful day Fruits, vegetables, and seafood with the highest quality and freshness. Great variety of organic foods, bakery, traditional sweets, handmade items, crafts, jewelry and gourmet delicacies. All this in a pleasant outdoor setting with live music and an excellent location in the heart of the Bahía, at Centro Empresarial Nuevo Vallarta.

Chevrolet truck. With its obvious name also connected to its food specialty as well, we could not help but make sure we tested the ceviche stylings here as well.

However, the next evening we sought out the Spice Market restaurant in this truly upscale property. It is a different experience, not only eating Asian-influenced dishes often fused with Mexican spices, but the food is served family style so everyone can share in the plates, just as we might do at a Chinese restaurant here, but with a flair you won’t find an many restaurants.

It was the Aztecs who would introduce the tomato to the world when they first started cultivating it about AD 700. It was brought to Central America by Spanish conquerors, and has since become a food staple all around the world.

The Aztec name for this delicious fruit was Xitomatl. On a hillside only a few kilometres from Punta de Mita, the recently opened Los Xitomates has taken the name for its new high Mexican Cuisine restaurant.

While not on the beach, it has a view and its own pool for those who want to spend some extra time before or after dining.

With the range of dishes we shared, we should have gotten into the water beforehand, because after the meal we could hardly move. Even at the Grand Serenis Matlali Hills all-inclusive resort, we not only enjoyed the nifty knife work of our Teppanyaki chef, but the starters of sushi, sashimi, and tempura were absolutely scrumptious.

While its culinary callings will appeal to many, it is the beaches of Riviera Nayarit that are, and will continue to be a prime draw for Manitobans and Canadians looking to escape these harsh days of winter.

One of the most popular destination areas in Riviera Nayarit today is Nuevo Vallarta, an easy motor coach ride from the Puerto Vallarta airport.

Bucerias, which is close by and easily accessible, has become a popular place to which visitors take day trips. It is so Canadianized in winter, particularly by those from our westernmost province, that residents have given it the nickname of B.C.-rias.

What is striking as you move up along the coast is, that while all-inclusive resorts may still be the dominant form of accommodation, there clearly is an evolutionary change taking place.

In Punta de Mita, new luxury condominiums are being added to the market regularly, and the W Resort has no all-inclusive option. It is targeting millennials who have the money, and are willing to spend it on better accommodations, and at restaurants that have built their menus on the backs of internationally recognized and established chefs like Ismael Gonzalez at the W, and Betty Vazquez of the Garza Canela.

Just as we went whale watching from San Blas, most areas along the coast of Riviera Nayarit have relatively convenient access to whale watching options as well.

It is only on a journey to the cultural capital of San Francisco of the state where you can find polo grounds, with the opportunity to watch these trained and magnificent horses and their riders in matches.

For the last few years in the month of December, San Francisco has distinguished itself in this other sport of kings by hosting an international polo event with teams coming from most places polo is played.

While there is much to experience in Riviera Nayarit, from surfing to dining, polo horses to whales, and birds to a full range of bedrooms, it is walking along the beaches which still sticks in my mind most indelibly.

The sand is fine in texture and easy to walk upon. And the sunsets are majestic.

While making ready to go to the airport for my return home, I thought of the sub-30 C temperatures which awaited me.

I was told there are excellent golf courses in the area. On this trip I never got a chance to hit the links. Maybe next time. So even as I left, I kept asking myself, “How soon can I return?”

For more information on what to do and where to stay in Riviera Nayarit the website is rivieranayarit.com.

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Look Up or Fall Down

By John Warren

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f you like to visit gorgeous homes and enjoy architecture, art and seascapes this tour is for you.

The IFC tours are operated by the International Friendship Club, run every week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and leave the Sea Monkey Restaurant on Aquiles Serdan at the beach at 10:30am.

Seats on our luxury buses are limited so please buy your tickets a day or two before the tour.

Each tour visits four homes that are opened to us through the generosity of the homeowners who believe in contributing to the community here in Puerto Vallarta.

They know that, for over thirty years, all of the income of the club has been and is used to pay for free surgery for children born with cleft palates or cleft lips in this area

and to help about twenty charities supported financially by the IFC. The charities include orphanages, help for disabled kids, schools in rural areas and food banks as well as a free dental program in Boca de Tomatlan.

Each tour is accompanied by two docents who are helpful and knowledgeable about the homes and about life in Puerto Vallarta.

Tickets are available at www. ifctoursforvallarta.com or from the IFC office between 9:00 and 1:30 on Monday and Tuesday. The office is above the HSBC bank on Insurgentes by the bridge.

If you would like to see to see four fabulous homes and to help make life safer and better for the children who live here sign up now for tickets.

hat’s a good motto for getting around this town of cobbled streets and uneven steps.

It’s so easy to twist an ankle or fall and wrench a wrist or a shoulder.

Then what do you need? You need a course of physiotherapy.

But what happens if you are poor and cannot afford to pay to help you with your pain or, worse, the pain your child may be suffering.? Then you need to get to the clinic that will provide you with the help that you need and will waive the fees. That clinic is Clinica de Rehabilitación de Vallarta – Santa Bárbara which is a block off the main highway, directly east of Plaza Peninsula, close to the cruise ship terminal. (Calle Mike Lemus 151, Col. Los Cajos).

The clinic was established in 1981 and provides excellent physiotherapy services to adults and children who suffer from physical or brain diseases, victims of accidents or children born with malformations. However, the clinic is looking for financial help so that they can expand their services to include language therapy, psychological assistance and neurological treatments.

Santa Bárbara is open to the public from 8:00 to 3:00, Monday

to Friday. Consultations by a doctor who specialises in trauma and rehabilitation are available for $300 pesos on Tuesdays and Thursdays and regular treatments cost only $200 pesos. In December 2017, 22 people who were unable to pay even these small amounts for their treatments and the clinic provided them for free as a social service!

Physical therapists are healthcare professionals who help restore function, improve mobility and relieve pain in patients suffering from a disease that limits physical motion or those who are injured.

They play a vital role in maintaining and promoting overall fitness and health. Apart from developing a treatment plan to prevent loss of mobility altogether, they also develop wellness programs for patients to live healthier and more active lifestyles. There are three fully trained therapists on staff who, last year, helped 900 patients, including children, and provided more than 10,000 treatments of one type or another.

If you happen to look up when you should have been looking down, fall and need help to recover this clinic is one you might want to visit. If you can afford more than

the standard $200 pesos a visit, that’s $14 loonies or $10 greenbacks, you might consider donating to their cause. It’s a good one. The International Friendship Club (IFC) is happy to provide $30,000 pesos a year as a contribution to Clinica Santa Bárbara which, at 200 pesos/ visit, means the club paid for 150 treatments for people who were so poor that would otherwise have no relief for their pain.

The International Friendship Club raises money to help Clinica Santa Bárbara and about 20 other charities in town as well as its cleft palate program and dental outreach program in Boca De Tomatlan by selling tickets for its renowned IFC Home Tours. See www.toursforvallarta.com and a separate article.

IFC is also a social club that welcomes visitors and new members to participate in Spanish classes, lectures on Mexican history, Monday movie nights and the ever popular happy hour and dinearound on Fridays at five.

Please check ye olde website at www.ifcvallarta.com or come on down to the clubhouse/office located in Zona Romantica upstairs above the HSBC bank on Insurgentes. Everyone is welcome.

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Market and the ‘Three Hens and a Rooster Market, on Saturdays 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. We distribute 10,000 copies in high season every thursday.

Marina Vallarta: Benittos, The Coffee Cup, Re/Max, San Javier Hospital

Nuevo Vallarta: Eddies, Barracuda’s, Nopalitos, US Consulate, Chasers Sports Bar. Bucerias: Mark’s, Sandrina’s, Yo-Yo Mo’s, Luna Lounge, Esquina 22 La Cruz: Oso’s Oyster Bar, Octopus Garden, Britannia Pub

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SPCA of Puerto Vallarta For the love of children “Corazon de Niña Valentines Day Gala”

By Janice Gonzalez

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e sure and come by to visit us. You can find us at the Olas Altas Farmers Market each Saturday from 9:30 am until closing at 2:00 pm. The market is located in Lázaro Cárdenas Park.

This is in addition to our presence at the Marina Art & Market each Thursday from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm.

Be sure to come by and say hello.

You can pick up one of our special “Kiss my Mutt” t-shirts, a gorgeous 2018 calendar or even a special bag made locally by our friend Lisa Love. All these items and a few other goodies can be yours for a small donation which helps support our rescue efforts. Your donations are always welcome and needed!

We have scheduled tours to our sanctuary, by reservation only, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have your own transportation, please let us know. To reserve a spot on a tour, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com.

We appreciate any donations you can bring for our rescues and if going to the sanctuary, please feel free to bring treats for the staff as they truly appreciate it. Those items we ALWAYS need include: collars and leashes; toys and more toys! both stuffed and hard plastic (no soft plastic as they can chew off pieces and swallow); large towels; blankets; sweaters and coats; post-surgical

cones (both the cone shaped and donut inflatable ones). Our rescues are now fed a total raw diet so please refrain from bringing any dog food or treats, but we do have healthy homemade treats available (at cost) for the dogs when you visit the sanctuary.

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

There are photos and also individual albums of our rescues as well as a bit of their history. Please be aware that our adoption fee within Mexico is $2,000 pesos. Contact us at spcapv@gmail.com to obtain an adoption application.

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 the Olas Altas Farmers Market, the Marina Art & Market or 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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orazón de Niña is a loving home giving neglected, abused and orphaned children a chance for a better life. This non-governmental organization started as a home only for girls, however both community need and the generous support of contributors, they have added a home for boys.

Corazón de Niña houses almost 50 children and has a newly opened school for the children. This February 14th is a great time to support a noteworthy PV charity while experiencing an enjoyable evening with your special someone at their annual Gala fundraiser.

This Valentine’s day, your friends at Boardwalk Realty invite you to come have a “Heart to heart” with Corazon de Niña in their special Gala event at the Marriott in Marina PV. This gala is the largest fundraising event of the year for this organization, and will be a significant moment for the young women of the home, as they celebrate their “Sweet 15, Quinceanera.” We are excited to help make this event a success for the children that call Corazón de Niña their home.

Tickets are available at both Boardwalk offices for $1,500 per ticket. Our offices are located Downtown at Morelos 293, phone 223-0001 across from Starbucks and in the Hotel Zone at Francisco Medina Ascencio 2216-A, phone 224-0014 next to Lans department store. Call our friendly receptionists will be happy to answer any questions you might have. If you have been waiting for just the right charity to support, this is the one.

Christ Church by the Sea Worldwide Anglican Communion

“WE HAVE NOT MOVED” Services held each Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School 4 years to 12 years English-Traditional Holy Communion All faiths welcome-Casual Dress Christ Church by the Sea has always welcomed people from all walks of life and denominations. We are open to all race creeds political and sexual orientation.

Christ Church by the Sea has been serving Puerto Vallarta for 17 years supporting schools, teaching English language, serving the hospitals with layettes for the new born, serving in prison ministry and the handicapped schools

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A gorgeous Pointer mix she is just two years old and weighs 44 pounds. Queenie has a medium energy level and gets along great with other dogs she meets, and she is even okay with felines.

We think Queenie would be a good family dog as she loves

her people more than anything, especially when she is getting lots of cuddles. Queenie has been spayed, dewormed and vaccinated.

Now she is ready for that perfect forever home.

If Queenie sounds like the perfect dog for your family, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com for an application to adopt.

Across from airport, northbound service road next to Sixt and Thrifty Car Rental Blvd. Fco. Medina 7936, Puerto Vallarta Questions? Father Jack Wehrs e mail: jackandshirley1@att.net Text 1 619 300 7377 Tel 044 322 229 1129

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Marsol Friday Market by the Pier and Three Hens & A Rooster Market on Saturday

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February 08, 2018 To Benefit Purr Project

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Pandamonia Boutique Wine Bags ~ Fruit Breads Fudge ~ Horseradish Pillows ~ Clothing and more

Three Hens & A Rooster Market V. Carranza 466 Saturdays 9 to 1 Contact Pat Thunherst Wagner at ptwagner@comcast.net

sherryvallarta@yahoo.com 044 322 137 7063

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orn is a mainstay in Mexico and not much of it goes to waste including the husks. Besides being ultimate packaging for tamales, husks can also be used to create dolls, flowers, fans and more. These wonderful, lightweight and colorfully painted mementoes of Mexico can be found at Marsol Friday Market. Make an arrangement of flowers to brighten your home, collect a few small dolls to adorn your Christmas tree next year and load up on some artful fans for the sultry summer coming up!

Lalo loves what he does! He collects vintage jewelry (and has done so for decades) and every week painstakingly spreads each piece carefully on his table so it is displayed properly and with respect to its age and elegance. Most vintage collectors are adamant about specific stones, or certain designers and the metal used must be sterling silver or a minimum of ten-carat gold. Lalo loves BEAUTIFUL things and knows they come in all sizes, shapes, colours, and substances. So, if you are looking for rare, outstanding necklaces, pendants, earrings and bracelets, find him Friday and feast your eyes!

We have Venezuelan food, Artisan

Marsol Friday Market by the Pier MURPHY’S irish pub Located on the Historic Malecon across from the lighthouse statue (El Faro) beautiful sunset views every night!

Delicious traditional pub menu.

Live Rock Music - Wed - Sat @10:30pm Watch all sports w 2 satellites.

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484 Morelos - 2nd floor - Centro Vallarta Open daily 11 am

Bakery bread, fabulous baked goods, coffee by the cup or bag; amber, silver, leather, silk and gold jewelry, hand painted clothes, paintings in oil and wall hangings made of tree bark.

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

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lex Duarte is a sausage maker (among other talents!). He uses only fresh ingredients and does not add fillers or chemicals. Alex offers over two dozen varieties of sausages made from pork, chicken, lamb, and beef and also makes Vegan Cajun and Vegan Hot Italian. All his products are frozen and ready to be picked up at Three Hens Market or, if you prefer, Alex will deliver free to any part of Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit!

All of us at Market offer Alex our deepest condolences on his recent loss of longtime partner, Tom. More sadness with the unexpected death of Todd Frank, our coffee-making friend and colleague at the entrance of Three Hens.

His mom, Jeanine (our First Hen) and his auntie, Barbara are continuing to make amazing food. Our hearts go out to Lola, Todd’s wife, and their three sons.

Descanse en paz.

Moving on to future plans: watch for news about our upcoming art sale. Three Hens Market is gathering painters who have some big plans for next month. Stay

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tuned! Bill has a bunch of new aprons (he’ll be happy to model!) and Pat is coming up with new fudge recipes weekly. La Dulce Vida is celebrating their anniversary with cupcakes!

Barbara Peters has added smoked fish to her repertoire of pickled condiments and Kim is making doggies happy with her liver brownies. Try the Tumeric Honey. Rumour has it it’s the finest tasting honey. Ever! Three Hens & A Rooster Market is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm at Venustiano Carranza 466 in Old Town Vallarta.

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BY THE PIER CADA VIERNES 9:30 am - 1:30 pm ART ARTE JEWELRY JOYERÍA CRAFTS ARTESANÍA CLOTHING ROPA PASTRY PASTELES HOME DECOR MUEBLES HERBALIST HERBALISTA FOOD COMIDA MUSIC MÚSICA HOTEL MARSOL 103 FRANCISCA RODRIGUEZ OLAS ALTAS

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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.

free. www.purrproject.com

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

PEACEAnimals - Free mobile spay/neuter clinic operating 48 weeks a year, primarily in Puerto Vallarta. Tax-deductible. peaceanimals.org Pro Biblioteca de Vallarta - raises fundsfor Los Mangos Public Library. Tax-deductible receipts for Mexico and USA. Contacts: Ricardo Murrieta at 224-9966 or Jimmie Ellis at 222-1478.

Casa Hogar - A shelter for orphaned, abandoned, disadvantaged or vulnerable children. Luz Aurora Arredondo at 221 1908, c a s a h o ga r _ m a x i m o c o r n e j o @ hotmail.com

Proyecto Pitillal, “Busca un Amigo” - association created by underprivileged mothers of paralyzed children who need society’s help. Contact: 299-4495.

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 Niña 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.

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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

children to clean Vallarta Streets.

Contact Que?Pasa 223-4006

Families At The Dump: Supporting families living in the landfill or garbage dump thru education and sustainable opportunities. familiesatthedump.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

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 and area. www.ifcvallarta.com La Brigada de la Basura: A weekly meeting of neighborhood

Mexico Ministries & Mission, Inc. raises funds to the poor in Vallarta.

Contact Fr. Jack 322-229-1129 christchurchbythesea.org

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

PuRR Project - a no-kill cat shelter with approx. 250 resident felines living in a natural environment, un-caged, kittens in the Kitten Nursery, on-site clinic with daily veterinarian services. www. purrproject.com Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza Shelter for children. Donations are tax-deductible in Canada and the U.S. Contact: Madre Mari at 222-7857 or Sudy Coy at 222-5765. www.ccshf.ca Roma’s Kids - educate the children of the Volcanes and surrounding area, to provide them with the skills necessary to become employable by the major industry here in Puerto Vallarta – tourism: math, English and computer programs a priority.

100% goes to the kids. www.kids. romamexico.com Toys for Tots Vallarta - is a non-profit organization in Puerto Vallarta. Distributes toys and constructs playgrounds for less-advantaged kids in the Puerto Vallarta area during the Christmas holiday period.

Contact: Jerry Lafferty 322 221 6156 or Lourdes Bizarro lourdes. bizarro@marriotthotels.com.

SPCA PV – Provides shelter and vet services to rescued animals. www.spcapv.com Vallarta Botanical Gardens - To build Mexico’s greatest botanical, rwesearch & education of plant life, city beautification programs, bird watching, etc. Donations to the Vallarta Botanical Gardens are tax deductible in the USA. Contact: 223-6182 or info@ vallartabotanicalgardensac

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Stories of Passion and Commitment with the Community

By Adriana Garcia

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ave you ever wondered how our the Puerto Vallarta malecon would have been if it wasn’t home to many sculptures that are a part of memories of the millions of people who have walked it, that have taken pictures beside, behind and in front of them? I simply cannot imagine it.

They are an integrity part of our city’s history.

But what is the history of those sculptures? How did they get where they are today? Who are the artists? What is the artists’ background?

This year it hass been twelve years since Gary Thompson owner of Galería Pacífico (174 Aldama Street, Downtown) started to guide a tour through the history of these incredible sculptures. He not only talks about who, when and how, he also invites some creators of the most representative pieces of the tour, such as Mathis Lidice author of “The Millenium” and Jim Demetro author of “Los Danzantes” and “Andale Bernardo”, to talk about the process of creation and the challenges they faced in order to gift to the city, habitants and visitors their creation. Colectika Gallery owner Kevin Simpson, who has an extraordinary knowledge of the Huichol culture also participates. He talks about the symbols on the Malecon, their meaning and their value in the history of Mexico.

Gary is singular not only for his remarkable knowledge of art but like the artist’s he represents, his great commitment with the city and

its people. He is part of a important group who have filled our city with art. He is an example of passion and commitment with his community. During these twelve years Gary has never charged for coordinating and conducting the tour. Instead on each tour he promotes Los Mangos Library’s value and activities.

Los Mangos library is a unique non-profit that provides inspiration, education and opportunities for personal and social development since 1996. Gary’s tour encourages donations to the library and he was auctioneer for the annual art auction for several years. Don’t forget - the XVIII edition of this emblematic art event will be held on January 25, 2018 (www.bibliotecalosmangos. org/art-auction). This year Gary’s Malecon Sculpture Tour offers two routes, one in the morning and other in the evening. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and have fun while you appreciate the art in front of the sea of Puerto Vallarta. Also take the chance to learn more about Los Mangos library asking our representative who joins the tours and please consider to support the services the library provides with your donation.

The tours route runs as followed: Tuesday starting at 9.30 a.m. at “Millennium” sculpture next to Rosita hotel and finishing around 11:30 in Galeria Pacifico Thursday starting 6:00 p.m. at Galeria Pacifico and finishing around 8:00 p.m. in Jim Demetro gallery at Lazaro Cardenas Park.

More info call: (322) 222-1982