Issue 1111, July 19 - 25, 2018 by Vallarta Tribune

NEWS

RISE fundraiser at Warique

Carnival Miracle docking in Vallarta

ENTERTAINMENT

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Casting call for Naked Boys

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arique Restaurant is hosting a Summer Benefit for the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza children’s shelter on July 19 from 6-10 pm. Better known as R.I.S.E., the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza is a non-profit shelter for babies and children under the age of 14. Some of these children are orphans, but most come from unbearable situations having been abused, neglected or simply abandoned.

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Fundraiser for children of R.I.S.E Saturday Since R.I.S.E. opened its doors in March 2001, five nuns (Madres) from the Order of Carmelites of Jesus of Nazareth have been looking after the children on a full time basis. They are currently caring for around 50 children. Operating funds for the shelter and providing for the children’s basic needs cost more than $5,000 USD per month not including the

cost of education. Dubbed ‘RISE with Education @ Warique,’ this fundraising event include food, fun and friendship with all proceeds to benefit the RISE education fund. Come enjoy an wonderful evening that includes Warique’s gourmet menu, beverages, a raffle for great prizes, a 50/50 drawing and a silent auction all to support the children of R.I.S.E.

Tickets are available for $400 Pesos at Warique Restaurant, located at Aquiles Serdan #280 in Colonia Emiliano Zapata, or

by calling Ryan here in Puerto Vallarta at 322-134-1405. The shelter is located at R. Flores Magon #251, Col. Benito Juárez in Puerto Vallarta, and welcomes visitors daily from 11 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 6 pm.

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t the Tribune we want you to have the best experience possible while you explore Puerto Vallarta, the Bay of Banderas and Riviera Nayarit. Here are some helpful tips for traveling. TIME ZONE: The entire state of Jalisco is on Central Time, as is the southern part of the State of Nayarit starting from San Blas in the north. BUSES: A system of urban buses with different routes can bring you from one end of the bay to the other and all the spots in between. If you’re going further than San Pancho, head to the main bus terminal to catch a ‘Pacifico’ bus. Current fare is 7.50 pesos and passengers must purchase a new ticket every time they board another bus. There are no “transfers.” TAXIS: There are set rates within defined zones of town. Do not enter a taxi without agreeing on the price with the driver first. Make a note of the taxi number in case you leave something behind. Drivers typically do not carry change.

UBER: New in 2017 to Puerto Vallarta, Uber is still experiencing some growing pains particularly in the state of Nayarit. Uber is about 25-50% cheaper than a taxi, but this is subject to change. The benefits of using Uber are set fares and the ability to follow up directly with your driver if there is an incident or you leave an item behind. MONEY EXCHANGE: Typically a bank will give you a higher rate of exchange than the exchange booths (Caja de Cambio). You will need your passport. Better yet, use your bank card to withdraw funds from any ATM. Note that ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and charge lower fees. DRINKING WATER: While Puerto Vallarta’s water has been

awarded a certification of purity for the past two decades, the quality of the water tested at the source varies greatly from what comes out of the tap at the other end. So do be careful. If you want to be doubly sure, you can pick up bottled water just about anywhere. EXPORTING PETS: Falling in love with the street dog outside your hotel is easy to do and it’s also easy to bring them home with you too. The process is inexpensive and only takes a day or two. You need a certificate of health from a local vet among other things. For the most up-to-date information contact the Puerto Vallarta SPCA at spcapv@ gmail.com. COMMON SENSE: Just as you wouldn’t walk around your hometown drunk and belligerent, it is not acceptable to do that here. While Mexico is a tolerant culture, basic politeness is appreciated. Don’t pee in the streets. Don’t flash your money or expensive gadgets. Pay attention to your surroundings. Know where you are going. Pay your bills (and don’t forget to tip). And have fun! DRINKING AND DRIVING: First off – just don’t. The consequences are not worth it. Taxis or Ubers are cheap and plentiful. Fines are as much as 12,000 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 guilt is presumed until your innocence can be proven. This is a very difficult lesson to learn if you are visiting from the United States or Canada. Immediately contact your consulate for assistance. Director Noemi Zamora noemizamorareynoso@gmail.com Editor Lic. Madeline Milne mmilne@Vallartatribune.com Sales Team editor@vallartatribune.com Designer Cynthia E. Andrade G. cysandra@gmail.com Web Manager Rachel Drinkcard Racheldrinkcard@gmail.com

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CALLING IN MEXICO Calling phones in Mexico can be tricky. There are different codes you need to use depending if you are calling landlines or cellular phones and if they are local or long distance. LONG-DISTANCE CALLS FROM WITHIN MEXICO For national long-distance calls (within Mexico) the code is 01 plus the area code and phone number. For international long-distance calls, first dial 00, then the country code (U.S. and Canada country code is 1), so you would dial 00 + 1 + area code + 7 digit number. CALLING CELL PHONES (FROM A LAND LINE) If you are calling from a landline within the area code of the Mexican cell phone number dial 044, the 10 digit number. Outside of the area code (but still within Mexico) dial 045 and then the 10 digit phone number. Cell phone to cell phone only requires the 10 digit number. PHONE CARDS Phone cards (tarjetas telefonicas) for use in pay phones can be bought at newsstands and in pharmacies. Pay phones do not accept coins. When buying a phone card for pay phone use, specify that you would like a tarjeta LADA. CALLING TOLL-FREE NUMBERS Some toll free numbers work from Mexico to the US and Canada, but many do not. Those that do work are often not toll-free. You need to dial a different prefix. To call the following toll free prefixes, dial as follows: 800 numbers Dial 001-880-then the number 866 numbers Dial 001-883-then the number 877 numbers Dial 001-882-then the number 888 numbers Dial 001-881-then the number

Emergencies: 911 Red Cross: 065 FIRE DEPARTMENT: 322.223.9476 AMBULANCE: 322.222.1533

Ahoy Cruisers! NAME PASS DATE CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,200 04/07/2018 CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,200 10/07/2018 CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,200 18/07/2018 CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,200 25/07/2018

IMMIGRATION: 322.224.7719 CONSUMER PROTECTION: 01.800.468.8722 TOURISM OFFICES Jalisco: 322.221.2676 Nayarit: 322.297.1006

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

In port this month

In the month of July Puerto Vallarta welcomes 12,800 passengers!

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Road tripping south

ast week I headed south to Barra de Navidad to do some research for a guidebook I’m writing. I’ve spent a fair bit of time in La Manzanilla where my stepfather ‘snowbirds’, but I hadn’t made a trek over to explore Melaque and Barra. The highway was mostly smooth sailing once we got past Boca de Tomates and all the potholes on the Mismaloya to Boca stretch. Watch for about a km of construction on the south side of El Tuito. Barra, as those in the know like to call it, is about four hours south of Vallarta, just before the border of Colima and 30 minutes from Manzanillo. It shares its bay with Melaque, another popular snowbird destination. The town is pretty quiet this time of year, but there were still lots of restaurants open and things to do - such as beach activities, fishing, and golf. If you are looking for an easy road trip over the summer, I recommend exploring the villages and beaches to the south of Vallarta. There are dozens of bays in the 200 km Costalegre stretch, some with towns, others just remote hotels and others completely pristine. Another gorgeous and increasingly popular spot is Punta Perula, which is only about two hours south of PV. We stopped for lunch, but badly behaving dogs (ours) cut our stay short. One day, when I have a free week, I’m going to stay genuinely soak in all the lazing about on the beach that I can, until then it’s an excellent place for a few hours and a beachfront lunch of the freshest catch of the day. Send me an email if you’d like some specific recommendations. This Saturday in Vallarta we have the fundraiser for R.I.S.E. children’s shelter being held at Warique (Aquiles Serdan 280 Emiliano Zapata). R.I.S.E. like

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most orphanages needs volunteers and financial support. They house over 50 children under the age of 15. If you’re in town, this is a great event to support, plus if you get to eat the Chilean chocolate cake at Warique, it’s a double win. Last week Pam Thompson misidentified La Sirena Reina (Juarez 174, Centro) swimwear store by its old name. Apologies for not catching this! If you don’t know, La Sirena Reina carries the highest quality swimsuits in sizes up to 24w, and right now they’re having a huge blowout sale – with tons of suits marked down to 500-600 pesos. If you’re in the market for a new suit, check out the selection at La Sirena Reina. (See their ad on

the center map page for hours and location.) The Resort Daypass Guide is a huge hit! Tons of shares and downloads all over the internet. I hope you’ve had a chance to get your copy – if not you can find it at www. vallartatribune.com/daypass. If we’re missing your favorite resort – let me know, and I’ll update the list. That’s it for me this week. Please help keep the plastic out of the bay by picking up any trash you see on the beaches and saying no to single-use plastic straws. Turtles are coming ashore laying clutches. Please don’t disturb them and if you find a nest notify the authorities. Safe travels, Madeline

From simple hotels to luxurious resorts the Vallarta Tribune has collected all the available daypass details so you can relax poolside from Punta Mita to Mismaloya. You’re welcome.

It’s too much information to include in this little spot so we’ve put it in a handy PDF you can download at: www.vallartatribune.com/daypass

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AMLÓpolis is new government’s blueprint for better living

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Smoothing the bumps: positive signs after high-level bilateral meetings

Development plan intends to improve the enAMLO administration ‘reasonably optimistic’ about prospects for vironment in which millions of Mexicans live relations after meeting US delegation

timulating regional development, ensuring that cities are well-managed, sustainable and safe, meeting housing needs and improving transportation services are all on the agenda for Mexico’s next federal government, according to a development plan known colloquially as AMLÓpolis. The plan says the administration of president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador, also known as AMLO, will seek to “improve the environment in which millions of Mexicans live through the provision of quality infrastructure, public spaces, facilities [and] affordable and well-located housing.” Román Meyer Falcón, an architect and academic who specializes in urban development, will be responsible for executing the plan as secretary of agrarian development and urban planning. In keeping with López Obrador’s pledge to improve the standard of living for millions of poor Mexicans and to make economic growth and development more equitable across the country, the development plan says the administration will seek to “stimulate greater public and private investment in the country’s most disadvantaged regions.” Directing public resources to the country’s poorest regions to carry out new infrastructure projects will be a priority. In the nation’s metropolitan areas, the AMLÓpolis document says the government’s objective is to have “harmonious” urban development which contributes to making cities more connected, sustainable and inclusive. Prudent water management, the provision of adequate sewage treatment services and the security of citizens are also priorities. To halt or at least slow the uncontrolled march of urban sprawl, the AMLO-led administration will promote higher-density living closer to the center of Mexico’s large cities with both public and private investment slated to contribute to new housing developments. The government will also develop “alternative models” to help people on low incomes purchase land, while a new housing policy that involves all three levels of government and the private sector will be designed to meet families’ needs. “New homes will be well-located

and have adequate urban facilities,” the document says, adding that financial assistance will be made available to people on low incomes and young people so they can access adequate housing. With regard to public transportation, AMLÓpolis states that the next government will modernize existing transit systems to make them more integrated and to improve accessibility to essential services and facilities. It also says the government will seek to make public spending more equitable across all modes of transportation by considering the needs of cyclists and pedestrians as well as users of public transit. Citizen participation in public transportation decisions will be encouraged. In rural regions, the document states, the government will protect the rights of land-owning collectives and promote democratic participation in decisions related to agrarian and natural resources. The priorities of the incoming López Obrador-led administration are becoming clearer through documents such as AMLÓpolis and a 12-point plan AMLO outlined this week that sets the next government’s legislative agenda. López Obrador will be sworn in as president for a six-year term on December 1. He named the members of his prospective cabinet last December. He won the July 1 presidential election in a landslide and has pledged to stamp out government corruption and transform Mexico. His sweeping victory gives him a mandate to fulfill his campaign promises and with the three-party coalition he leads winning majorities in both houses of federal Congress, he will have the congressional backing to do so. Original: MexicoNewsDaily

uly 13, 2018 could go down in history as the day that marked the start of a new, more positive era in bilateral relations between Mexico and the United States. A delegation of high-ranking U.S. officials led by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo traveled to Mexico City today to meet with President Enrique Peña Nieto and president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Pompeo made it clear that the purpose of the trip was to begin to repair relations that have been strained by issues including migration, trade and U.S. President Donald Trump’s border wall proposal. “We wanted to come down here to let you know that President Trump cares deeply for the success of the relationship between our two countries. Our presence here today signals that to you,” he said. “We know there have been bumps in the road . . . but President Trump is determined to make the relationship between our peoples better and stronger.” There are signs that today’s visit went some way to smoothing over the rough road down which bilateral relations have traveled since Trump took office in January 2017. Mexico’s future foreign affairs secretary described the meeting between López Obrador and Pompeo as “frank, respectful and cordial.” Marcelo Ebrard, who López Obrador announced as his prospective chief diplomat last week, told a press conference that the incoming administration has “reasonable optimism” that Mexico will be able to find common ground

with its northern neighbor and have a good relationship in the coming years. Ebrard said the president-elect submitted a proposal for the future of the bilateral relationship to the Pompeo-led delegation, which also included Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and senior White House advisor Jared Kushner, who has played a central role in U.S. relations with Mexico since his father-in-law became president. López Obrador’s proposal covered a range of issues including NAFTA, migration, security and development, Ebrard said. He explained that further detail about the proposal would only be made public once a formal response has been received from the United States administration, although he revealed that an overarching aim of a new bilateral relationship is for no Mexican “to have to emigrate because of poverty or insecurity.” The border wall proposal and the illegal trafficking and smuggling of weapons between the two countries were not discussed, he

added. At an earlier meeting, Peña Nieto urged the American delegation to quickly reunite migrant families that have been separated at the United States’ southern border and stressed the need to find a “permanent alternative that prioritizes the wellbeing and rights of minors.” A statement released by the president’s office also said that Peña Nieto advised the U.S. delegation that the July 1 elections were “exemplary” and “a sign of the democratic maturity of our country.” In addition, the president expressed concern about the recent attack on a 92-year-old Mexican man in Los Angeles, California, asserting that such incidents “encourage a climate of hate and racism that we must avoid.” The statement concluded by saying that Peña Nieto had emphasized the government’s willingness to continue to negotiate an updated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the objective of completing a deal as soon as possible. Representatives of both gover-

Vallarta Continues to Grow as LGBTQ Trav

ew figures from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) revealed the number of LGBTQ travelers is growing at one of the fastest paces of all demographics. With around 180 million LGBTQ travelers hitting the road each year, the numbers indicate

the demographic is growing by 10.3 percent annually. According to Almundo.com information shared with Reportur.com, Madrid, Paris, London and Mexico City are some of the top destinations for LGBTQ tourists. Mexico’s LGBTQ National Association of Trade and Tourism revealed

there are more than 9.5 million LGBTQ travelers visiting Mexico with a purchasing power of $65 billion per year, with around 35 percent of that dedicated to traveling. Overall, LGBTQ tourists account for 39 percent of the global flow of travelers, and their average expenditure is approximately $765,

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07 nments agreed to “move forward constructively” on the renegotiation process that has been characterized by the United States’ hardline stance aimed at achieving a more favorable incarnation of the 24-year-old agreement. López Obrador has said that he will support Mexico’s negotiation team during the five-month transition period before he is sworn in on December 1. Security was tight in the capital today for the diplomatic meetings but it didn’t stop a group of people protesting against Trump’s “zero tolerance” immigration policy near López Obrador’s transition headquarters in the neighborhood of Roma. Protesters jeered as Pompeo’s motorcade approached the modest offices and held up signs with messages including “Where are our children?” and “Trump, no more migrant children separated from their families!” Even though López Obrador and Trump are on opposite ends of the political spectrum, some analysts believe that the two leaders might defy the odds and develop a constructive, if not overly friendly, relationship. López Obrador has emphasized the importance of that relationship and has declared that his government will be respectful of the Trump administration. But he has also said that Mexico in turn will also demand respect and that the country will not be the piñata of any foreign government. One person who is confident that happier days are ahead is the U.S. Republican Party’s representative in Mexico. “It’s a clear sign from the government of the United States, that just days after Andrés Manuel López Obrador won the election, a delegation of three secretaries and Jared Kushner are in Mexico,” Larry Rubin said in a message issued today. “The bilateral relationship is entering a new and very positive era for both nations.” Original: MexicoNewsDaily

AMLO to Attend Pacific Alliance Summit in Vallarta

L Puerto Vallarta Welcomes Return of Carnival Miracle

he Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board has announced the return of Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Miracle to Puerto Vallarta after a seven-year absence. Connecting San Diego and Puerto Vallarta, the ship is scheduled to make its first call in December 2019. For the 2019-2020 winter season, the Carnival Miracle will offer 10 voyages from the Port of San Diego. The schedule kicks off on December 1, 2019, with a seven-day cruise to the Mexican Riviera featuring calls at Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas. Other cruise lines that sail from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta include Holland America Line and Disney Cruise Line. For 2018, Puerto Vallarta is projecting 154 calls with 404,734 passengers, up from 145 calls in 2017. According to the tourism board, calls to the destination are expected to increase annually and Puerto Vallarta’s International Port (API) is committing $22 million for an extensive renovation and construction project to the port infrastructure. In charge of the project is the local company, Puerto Mágico PV. The work will cover La Hacienda, a new passenger center, a Tequila

vel Destination 60 percent more than traditional globetrotters. Almundo suggests LGBTQ travelers prefer visiting Mexico over other destinations thanks to the country’s advances in the recognition of rights for the community, inclusive promotional campaigns, a greater number of flight options and tolerance trai-

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ning at most hotel chains. As for particular areas of interest for the LGBTQ community, the beaches of Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and Riviera Maya are the most popular thanks to their lodging options, restaurants, clubs, spas and cultural and entertainment activities focusing on the gay community.

distillery, an art gallery, artisan shops, a cultural center; El Nido, a new commercial center with a food court, a 400-car parking lot; and what is set to be the biggest aquarium in Latin America. The port will also be accessible to non-passenger, open to visitors and local residents. The project is scheduled to be unveiled before the end of 2018.

ast week during a press conference, President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) announced that he’ll flying to Puerto Vallarta to attend the Pacific Alliance Summit. The XIII Summit of the Pacific Alliance will be held on July 24 and 25 in Puerto Vallarta, where the leaders of Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Peru will meet with their counterparts from Mercosur, a bloc composed of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. “I will travel to Puerto Vallarta on a commercial airline and stay at the host hotel...” he said referring to his pre-campaign promise not to use the presidential airplane because of its high cost to operate. While in Puerto Vallarta, López Obrador will also hold a meeting with Michel Temer, president of Brazil, in relation to the Mercosur-Pacific Alliance Summit. The Pacific Alliance is an economic and development initiative among Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, that seeks

to promote greater growth and competitiveness among the four economies. Members of the trade bloc agreed to make policies that will “allow us to establish concrete and reachable objectives in line with the Sustainable Development Goals” outlined by the United Nations 2030 agenda. Founded in 2011, the Pacific Alliance aims to promote trade between its members, and as a bloc, with Asia. The bloc accounts for 37 percent of Latin America’s gross domestic product.

Anglican Church Puerto Vallarta Formerly Christ Church by the Sea Worldwide Anglican Communion

“Celebrating conservative family values” Services Sunday 10:00 a.m. English-Traditional Holy Communion All faiths welcome-Casual Dress

How cool it is! Yes, we are now celebrating in our air-conditioned Chapel. Come join us! Fr. Jack continues to welcome people from all walks of life and denominations. Across from airport, northbound service road next to Sixt and Thrifty Car Rental Blvd Fco. Medina 7936, Puerto Vallarta Father Jack Wehrs/Lay-minister Fer Sandoval e mail: jackandshirley1@att.net Text 1 619 300 7377 Tel 044 322 130 5073

Web site: www.anglicanchurchpuertovallarta.org Complimentary parking at Sixt Rental Car

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Medical Matters

Welcome Home Sheryl Novak

Pam Thompson

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

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Creating a Coastal home - Style Guide

wo décor styles are popular with Americans and Canadians who have a new home in Mexico. Since most of their properties tend to be near the ocean, it will come as no surprise that one of them is coastal style. Coastal decor is best described as a fun and relaxing style that stirs memories of summer vacations of lore. This is one of the fastest growing and most popular décor styles, whether you live on the ocean or just want to evoke the feel of the seaside. Natural light and fabrics, as well as ocean blue and sun-drenched white color tones, constitute the core elements of this style. From there, the category splits depending on which coast you prefer to take your inspiration: tropical, cottage, Mediterranean, or American. Tropical is reminiscent of the

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Pacific. Also referred to as Island style, think dark greens, floral colors, and natural weaves. Teak is also a go-to material to create this vibe. I love this style for homes that are situated in jungle settings. What an excellent way to extend the outside indoors. Cottage is arguably the most relaxed of the subsets of coastal décor style. Most furniture pieces in this style coordinate but are not matched. An eclectic approach with a common color palette is the way to tie everything together while maintaining the ultimate relaxed feel. Wood furniture made from reclaimed materials and vintage pieces that catch your interest is the best way to create this look. The Mediterranean style brings to mind the bright, terra cotta colors, lots of carving detail, heavy black iron and dark woods. This is a perfect option to decorate a home in Mexico since it evokes the old world feel of the shores of Spain. The American style of coastal

décor takes a nautical slant with reflective surfaces, navy blues, and rope. Relaxed upholstery often with white or off-white slipcovers are a fixture of this coastal style. Shiplap, chevron patterns, and decorative lanterns round out the little touches that complete the style. If Coastal décor is the style that appeals, there are some beautiful interior paint colors available in Mexico. The Coastal Cool color card is one of my favorites. It gives me many options to work with depending on whether my client prefers bolder or softer colored walls. Although white shutters and horizontal blinds are common, billowing white cotton or linen drapes really make the room look relaxed. For upholstered goods, stay clear of dark colors. Instead, go light and airy with a white or cream fabric cover. With the new performance fabrics available, there is no reason to be concerned about owning a light color sofa, sectional or sofa bed. Heavily coated, yet incredibly soft, even red wine left overnight will easily roll off in the morning. Down feather filling or thick foam, with a frame that has curved arms will create this style. Choose headboards, tables, chairs and rugs constructed from natural weaves, distressed wood and wrought iron metal to complete the look.

Assorted Stuff!

great big sincere apology to my good friend, Robina Oliver. In my last article, I gave a shout out to her and her shop and put the wrong name of her shop. It is LA SIRENA REINA. I believe she is still speaking to me after this big blooper. Swimsuits galore with some excellent bargains right now. Disculpas! www.LaSirenaReina.com Our July clinics continue and as we head into August, those clinics are filling up as well. If you would like a copy of the newsletter, just let me know. No clinics in September! Remember that our clinics are screening clinics, offered at a discounted price than a regular consult and do not include any procedures if found on exam. We have been doing these clinics for many years and they remain popular. We have not raised the prices of the clinics for ages and it is time to do that soon. They will all still be at discounted prices but I need to increase the prices just a tad. We are so proud of the physicians that we work with! As I write this, Dr. Carlos Garcia is in Korea, training Korean urologists on the HIFU method of prostate cancer treatment. Dr. Guillermo Ramos, plastic surgeon, recently did a presentation at an International Plastic Surgery conference on the Brazilian Butt Lift. Two weeks ago a huge international conference on bariatric surgery was held in Puerto Vallarta, hosted by Dr. Armando Joya who did ten ‘live’ surgeries. Our physicians travel to various points around the globe to attend a wide variety of medical conferences. All of our physicians

are board-certified (very important!) in their specialty. It is no wonder that we have so many people travelling here for various medical procedures, surgeries! So proud of them all! If you live here full time, or even part time, you really should be registered with your consulate. US Citizens: https://step.state.gov/ Canadian Citizens: https://travel. gc.ca/travelling/registration Why is this important? If you go missing, it is the consulate that will be contacted to provide assistance. If you go to jail, it is the consulate that will be contacted. It only takes a few minutes and is very important! This is even more important if you are here and single. Save the date! Cheryl’s Shoebox 3rd Annual Summer Bash! Sunday, August 5, 2018. 2pm to 8pm. This fundraiser will consist of live music and picnic style games where your favorite restaurants, bars and shops will compete for the title of Cheryl’s Shoebox Summer Beach Bash Champions! Location: Babel Bar – Isla Cuale. Tickets are 200 pesos per person and available at the door. For further details: http://www.cherylsshoebox.org/ cheryls-shoebox-3rd-annual-summer-bash/ Maybe you want to put a team together! One thousand thank you’s to all of the Facebook messages wishing me a Happy Birthday! I am still plowing through them all. Truly overwhelming and so very much appreciated. Now let’s forget about it until next year. Fine by me! Stay hydrated! Here’s to a witty week!

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Paradise and Parenting Leza Warkentin

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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.

It’s Not Disneyland

y kids want to go to Disneyland. Well, Disneyland and Universal Studios, with a quick trip to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And they want an actual Homer-sized doughnut from the Simpsons attraction. And then I think they want to go home and play video games. Taking this into consideration and listening carefully to their deepest desires, my husband and I planned our summer and took them directly to the Mexican state of Chiapas for ten days. You don’t have to say anything, because we have already been informed with deepest sincerity that we are monsters. No, I don’t have anything against Disneyland. At least that’s not the reason we didn’t go. We understand our children’s dream to go to the Happiest Place on Earth and

we want this for them too. I went to Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida when I graduated from high school, and it was fantastic. The reasons we didn’t go to California this year are complex but boil down to a few key things: $97 USD for one child for one day in Disneyland. That’s what we spent on our entire family for one day of food, transportation, fun and twenty souvenirs in Chiapas. Laziness – My husband needs a tourist visa to go to Disneyland. That looks like a lot of work. Sometimes you just want to enjoy life or get a root canal instead. Selfishness – Gil and I have spent years dreaming of a trip to Chiapas. We also dreamed of sharing this with our children, who were initially, to our surprise and despair, not into it. But above and beyond economy,

lack of motivation, and sheer selfishness, there is something else that mattered more, and it’s the thing that motivates us as parents. Our children are growing up in this country with absolutely everything they could possibly need and several of the things that their wicked adolescent-y hearts desire. Their day-to-day world is quite small: friends, school, activities and a home within a stunningly beautiful town right on the beach. While this is absolutely great, they also need to know the rest of their country and the tapestry of culture and people that live within it. We want them to know that their life is a wonderful life, but it isn’t the only way to live. They need to understand where they came from, where their indigenous roots began and where their Spanish ancestors came to settle. So off we went to Chiapas, which is the state with the largest population of indigenous peoples and the highest rate of poverty. Chiapas is profoundly rich in natural resources, but this has not translated back into affluence for the local economy. And yet Chiapas is steeped in culture and history, with archeological wonders and natural marvels at every turn. Now we’re back and people are asking us “How was your trip?”, and we are all rudely interrupting one another to share our favorite anecdotes. Our kids are telling people that they had a “cool time, I guess”, which, roughly translated from the Ancient Language of Teen means “It was awesome!” I think what changed it for them was climbing the pyramid in Palenque and finding the tomb of a mysterious visitor (special thanks goes to our tour guide who slipped in legends of the Mayan-visiting aliens). It was taking a boat along the Guatemala border to visit an ancient Mayan city hidden in the jungle. It was the sound of howler monkeys screaming in the trees. It was bartering in indigenous markets with people who still speak the dialects of the first peoples. And, let’s face it, it was definitely the waterfall which was filmed in the last scene of the movie,The Predator. On our last night, over dinner at a great little comedor in San Cristobal de las Casas, my daughter turned to us and said “Thanks for this experience. I’m glad we came. Just, well, thanks.” What else is there to say? We’ll get to Disneyland someday, and I am certain we’ll enjoy it. But I also know we’ll go back to Chiapas, a place of magic and wonder.

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From Here Marcia Blondin

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INGO! If you’re playing Scrabble online it means you’ve scored an extra 50 points. If you’re at Incanto Saturday afternoon it means you’ve won a great prize! For the first time in my life, I won a bingo game last weekend and won free nachos at Mi Querencia on the Malecon, a free drink at the River Café and – the best one of all – breakfast at Incanto! Aunt Pearl from Tuna, Texas, calls the balls every Saturday and entertains a full house of expats mostly and the odd unsuspecting tourist who really just wanted a cocktail. The staff is always involved at Incanto with Max dressed up and looking damn fine as Frida Kahlo and Renzo helping as Mario Mariachi or some silliness like that.The two helped distribute bingo cards and shot glasses full of beans for markers. There are no blue-haired old ladies with daubers in hand and the game is everything except serious bingo. The prizes are excellent, the atmosphere fun, ‘spirited’ (as in vodka martini) and ALL the money is donated. Owner Tracy Parks is determined to get 35 of his favorite Mexican Folkloric dancers to Shanghai, China, in September to compete again. They won last year! Also part of the entertainment is Ambar, one of the top male belly dancers in the world. He is sensational and I’ve never seen him do the same dance twice. So if it’s pouring rain or boiling hot, come round to Incanto at the Piano Bar next Saturday for bingo starting at 4 pm. The ‘pot’ is up to $1,900 pesos! I feel another win coming on… Joining us for Bingo were Margareta and her lovely dog Lily. Margareta is responsible for so many people (and me) becoming “Friends of Rodolfo” and helping this talented blind tenor find work that keeps him off the streets and entertaining in fine establishments. Starting Wednesday, every week for the summer, you can find Rodolfo singing upstairs at Katana Sushi & Bar on Lazaro Cardenas between Insurgentes and Constitucion. Rodolfo will sing from 6 until 9 pm. The menu at Katana is extensive and there’s a lot to eat besides sushi. Please help us help Rodolfo and join us every Wednesday at Katana from 6 pm on. Stopped by to see the progress

at Qulture – the old locale of Three Hens Market. It is coming along! Saw Mari and Claudette, two of the resident artists. The painting is nearing completion and the new owners are in Guadalajara as we speak buying glassware and furniture for their new space. It’s going to be an incredible place! Lots of my friends go to San Miguel de Allende with many of them spending every summer there and thus escaping the heat here in Vallarta. A couple of summers back, pre-Incanto days, Tracy Parks spent a few weeks there torturing me daily with photographs that made me drool, raves about gentle rain, temperate climate, a city oozing with artists and fab architecture, great stores, lovely theatres and cafes. Ugh. I so want to go and everyone who knows me says I will love it so much I won’t come back to Vallarta. (That can’t happen because I have to be near the ocean and that seems to be the only thing that SMA is missing!) A dear friend of mine who is half and half Vallarta/SMA owns a very cool historic property she has restored as a B & B and a fivestar one at that. It is certainly named appropriately: House of the Spoiled Ones or Casa de los Chiqueados. I have only seen photographs and heard her go on and on about the art walks and festivals, how she takes care of her house guests. Makes me envious and she’s invited me to visit!! Even my editor is going to stay there this summer. Maybe I will find a way…check the back inside cover of the Tribune – Christina is giving folks from Vallarta a 20% discount! I wonder if this’ll work…”would anyone going to San Miguel de Allende this summer like to take me?” Let’s see how that goes. In the meanwhile, be kind in this heat and enjoy all Vallarta has to offer, From Here.

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Vibes & Vices: Bistro Teresa AJ Freeman

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AJ Freeman is an adventurous spirit, serial friendmaker, and general enthusiast. He lives his everyday life hoping to demonstrate the nearly infinite potential for discovery and wonder on this small wet rock orbiting a dim yellow star in the backwoods of the Milky Way.

A wise woman once said “treat thyself.”

ure, unscheduled bus rides around Puerto Vallarta’s colorful residential neighborhoods and street-style bacon-wrapped hot dogs with all the fixin’s are no less appealing because of their constant availability, but it is my belief that every so often we should celebrate our access to a broad spectrum of local interest with more uncommon delights. It was after a particularly enjoyable meal that my dinner companion decided she had not quite

had her fill of my company, leading me across Plaza de Armas, past a corporate coffee chain--you know the one--and four floors up an elevator shaft to a place I often found myself walking by but never into, Bistro Teresa. The Vibes: If you’ll pardon the totally intentional pun, Bistro Teresa presents itself as an elevated experience from the moment guests step off the lift. Aesthetically appreciative eyes are treated to hallmarks of fanci-

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ness such as decorative glass panels backlit to contribute to the intimate glow of the indoor dining area. White tablecloths gleam improbably under ruby red glasses of wine. The exterior deck overlooks both the busy Calle Morelos and the Los Arcos amphitheatre, where various performers delight families against a backdrop of passing ships and overpriced dime-store toy vendors. It’s not a terrible place to find yourself on a breezy summer evening. Even though the dishes coming out of the kitchen seemed intriguing, having previously eaten we quickly handed the dining menu back to the friendly staffer, instead desiring more drinks. The owner herself was attentive enough to detect the presence of a new visitor, exchanging familiar pleasantries with the returning guest of the table before inquiring about what brought me here and if I was enjoying the atmosphere. Two questions, one answer: “I came here with her.” Satisfied, the proprietor smiled and bid us a good evening as she went off to manage her domain.   The Vices: Now, obviously the establishment has to sustain all this finery in some fashion, and looking at the menu to see that even a lowly Victoria was upward of 60 pesos, I opted to embrace the experience by ordering a 500p shot of Dragones Jovenes along with my cocktail of more standard tequila with club soda. My lovely assistant kept things consistent for the evening with yet another glass of red wine. Apparently made from golden velvet agave or something, the extra-special spirit arrived in a champagne flute, silently pleading with me not to just dump it down my throat like some kind of dive

bar-dwelling savage. The shape of the vessel successfully deterred my force of habit, and I was rewarded with an impressively smooth, burnfree imbibement that left a lasting impression. We alternated sips on the glass until it was regrettably depleted, building the shared opinion that one could certainly enjoy drinking too much of it. We chatted about various topics from favorite neighborhoods in the city to the risks and rewards of parasailing as the night unfolded before us. I showed off my limited mathleticism in a discussion of the projected rent for this space. The dialogue came in waves, expanding and contracting, changing shape and form like a conversational kaleidoscope. It was a moment in time that scarcely contained room for more perfection...or, at least, so I thought

before the evening’s fireworks brought our inner children out to play. As the bright lights bursted into being in spectacular fashion before fading from existence forever, I was reminded that experiences are the only thing most can ever truly own, and so we should purchase as many as possible...damn the expense. The Verdict: Bistro Teresa may be a tad pricy for some folks’ everyday drunkenness, but is more than worth a visit on a special occasion, even if that occasion is just Friday. With a memorable location and privileged perspective on the heart of Puerto Vallarta, everyone with cause to celebrate should stop by the location at least once in a while. Maybe I’ll catch you there. Info: Zarogoza 160 4th Floor, Centro www.facebook.com/ bistroteresa/

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Trio of Trees By John Warren

he last three street names in the old part of Puerto Vallarta , Colonia Emiliano Zapata, were named for the beauty and utility of three trees; the jacaranda, the naranjo and the camichin. All three of them run north-south, parallel to Insurgentes and east of it. Calle Jacarandas honours the beauty of the blue-flowered jacaranda tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia ) which grows throughout the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. These beautiful trees grow up to sixty feet tall and just as wide at their crown and have two outstanding features: their unparalleled blue trumpet flowers that grow in clusters and their finely cut, fern-like, dark green foliage. In Argentina, writer Alejandro Dolina, in his book Chronicles of the Gray Ange, tells the legend of a massive jacarandá tree that grew in Plaza Flores in Buenos Aires and was able to whistle tango songs on demand. I’m sure if you stroll along Calle

Jacarandas in Puerto Vallarta late at night that you’ll hear the strains of mariachi music coming from the trees. Same thing? To the east of Calle Jacarandas is Calle Naranjo, which is named after the orange tree, (Citrus X sinensis). Orange trees were originally grown in China, spread west along the trade routes and, in ancient Greece, were known as the fruit of the gods and believed to be the “golden apples” that Hercules stole. According to impecable sources that famous explorer, Chrsitopher Columbus, brought the first orange seeds to the New World on his second voyage in 1493. The fragrant orange blossom has been used in decorations at weddings for millenia because this lush evergreen tree can simultaneously produce flowers, fruit and foliage and symbolises fertility and procreation. At the other end of the lifeline, orange trees can reach thirty feet high and live to over a hundred years.

Jacaranda trees Amazing but true! Of course the best part of the orange tree is its fruit and it’s excellent health properties. If

you’re looking for fibre at breakfast, eat an orange. It gives you the same amount of fibre that seven cups of Mr. Kellogg’s corn flakes does and its juice gives you enough Vitamin C for the whole day. No wonder they named a street after this miracle of nature. Or maybe they didn’t. There’s another meaning of the word “Naranjo”. It is the Pre-Columbian Maya city in the Petén Basin region of Guatemala which was occupied from about 500 B.C. to 950 A.D. and is the second largest Maya city in Guatemala after Tikal. Among its preserved monuments are pyramids, ball courts, observatories, a hieroglyphic stairway, and stone palaces filled with carved sculptures and polychrome stucco. Surviving stele and altars narrate the history of an ancient pilgrimage route that included Naranjo and other cities in modern-day Guatemala and Belize. This city was built between 500 B.C. and A.D. 950 and its buildings are organized into six acropolises. There are 900 other structures so far unearthed from the jungle indicating that an enormous amount of wealth was amassed from numerous military victories. Archaeologists suggest that Naranjo’s downfall may have been the result of political turmoil and a severe drought . Naranjo has been part of the Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park in Guatemala since 2004 and, two years later, was placed

on the World Monuments Watch for its cultural and architectural significance. To the east of Calle Naranjo in downtown P.V. is the last street you reach before crossing Highway 200 and reaching the river; Calle Camichin. Again, this street is named after a tree: the Camichin. It is an excellent shade and ornamental tree, has small, edible, fig-like fruit and is the same kind of tree that Eve and Adam found in the Garden of Eden and who used its leaves to cover their nakedness. Hmmm. Really? What can we find in the way of sustenance in this part of Colonia Emiliano Zapata? Near the river at Jacarandas and Francisca I. Madero is the Escondida Sports bar where, on the last Sunday of November, the TVS are tuned to watch the Grey Cup (CFL fans note!). At Lázaro Cárdenas 520b is Chenan2, one of my favourite restaurants in town and, of course, there is the Mercado Municipal on Lazaro Cardenas which has everything you need: restaurants with home cooked meals, meat and seafood shops, freshly made tortillas, vegetables and fruits and much more. It’s highly recommended for those who want fresh food instead of the, mass-produced, homogeneous, supermarket variety. Next week we will explore other street names of the city. Until then, happy exploring.

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Lady Zen continues to amaze with ‘The Best of K.D. Lang’ accompanied by Dennis Crow at Incanto

lzenira Santos Amaral de Quezada, ‘Lady Zen’, is an internationally known Maestra of Fine Arts, award-winning artist and scholar with an MFA from Stonecoast, Portland, Maine and a J. William Fulbright Scholar in Opera Performance from the University of Arkansas. Also a published author, social justice organizer, actor, and academic, Lady Zen is an internationally celebrated performance artist, composer, and inspirational speaker. She is currently collaborating with music icon Tony Bennett and other artists in Mexico, Germany, Cuba, and North America. Now appearing with pianist Dennis Crow at Incanto on Fridays at 8pm, Lady Zen has been extended by popular demand through July with an all-new multimedia show featuring ‘The Best of K.D. Lang’, who has long been an inspiration for her, from her fashion sense to her liquid delivery of a song. Lady Zen also takes inspiration from artists like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. “I would first like to thank Tracy Parks, owner of Incanto, and his staff. He is a dear friend and colleague whom I met in San Miguel

de Allende a couple of years ago, where we became fast friends. This new show featuring ‘The Best of K.D. Lang’ is a heartfelt tribute to one of the greatest voices of our time. Her music was the soundtrack of my youth and the first time I had seen a woman like me with a mezzo-soprano voice in a suit doing things that I have personally aspired to do. I am very excited to be performing at Incanto here in Puerto Vallarta and hope to return next high season. I’d also like to thank the very talented Dennis Crow for accompanying me on this new adventure. ” Pianist Dennis Crow is a well-traveled entertainer who inspires

young artists to live the dream it is to be a professional entertainer. Both mathematician and computer scientist, Dennis has accompanied and performed worldwide for a veritable who’s who of Hollywood including Lana Turner, Dinah Shore, and Carol Channing, along with music greats Ella Fitzgerald, Dionne Warwick and a host of others. He has also performed for two U.S. Presidents and for the Prime Minister of England. In addition to accompanying Lady Zen, Dennis also performs in Incanto’s piano bar on Wed., Fri. (filling in for Bob Bruneau in ‘The Joan Houston Show’ and at 9:30pm solo), Sat., and Sun. at 9:30pm, where he plays standards and show tunes. He loves to have folks gather around the piano with requests and to sing-along. In his spare time, he makes natural soaps, lotions, and has an internet services business. Watch for his upcoming memoir, ‘Take Me to the Rainbow Room’ due out sometime in 2019. Visit Incanto’s website for more information on this and other summer shows now playing www. IncantoVallarta.com. Incanto offers casual dining all day and nightly entertainment in their air-conditioned piano bar and state-of-the-art cabaret theater. They are located at Insurgentes 109 at the Rio Cuale and are open from 9am-12am Tues. - Sun. Closed on Mondays. Phone: 322-223-9756.

Auditions Announced at Incanto for Musical Revue: Naked Boys Singing!

e a part of History! Audition for Naked Boys Singing! The 20th anniversary of the opening of Naked Boys Singing! in New York City will be celebrated in a brand new production in Mexico at Incanto starting October 30, 2018, with an open run, directed by the guy who conceived it all, Robert Shrock. This hilarious, international, smash-hit musical revue features six men who display it all as they sing about being, well….naked! WHEN: Auditions will be held Aug. 9 from 5 to 8pm at Incanto with callbacks to follow on Aug 10. Rehearsals will begin mid-September. Actors will be paid. ROLES: 6 Men who can sing and move well. All types and ethnicity considered. The show will be performed in English with some Spanish for this special production. All performers should have good English skills. Previous acting and singing experience not necessary. WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE?: We’ll ask you to sing a short song of your choosing (a pianist will be on hand) or we will have a few options to give you if you don’t have a song prepared. We will work with you

to make sure we hear your voice, that’s the goal. Actors must be (or learn to be) comfortable performing nude. Nudity, however, will not be required at the initial audition (Aug 9), only at the follow-up auditions, or callbacks (Aug 10). Special arrangements can be made if you cannot attend either date. Songs from the show are available on YouTube, Vimeo, and Itunes. The movie version of the show can be found on YouTube as well. Naked Boys Singing! will be directed by Robert Schrock, who conceived the show and has directed the show many times over the years. David Troy Francis will serve as musical director. This production marks the 20th anniversary of the first production Off-Broadway in New York. Several songs have been rewritten or re-imagined for this production, with three brand new songs written especially for this production by the original team members. Email Tracy Parks to sign up for auditions: pvmingo@gmail.com or show up anytime during the Aug 9 auditions, 5 to 8pm or phone 322 223 9756.

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Busing Banderas Bay Bruce Howells

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Bruce is a retired Canadian, who along with his wife Velma, took a “mulligan” on life and escaped the cold of Canada and settled in the Vallarta area. Fulfilling a retirement dream of not driving anymore, Bruce will use public transportation to tour the bay and tell his tales here. Tips and itineraries welcome.

Second First Impressions; Public Transportation Vallarta

was wrong! Something my wife claims she does not often hear. I start with an apology. In my last column, I stated that only the new A/C buses had the extra slide out front step. Turns out some of the non A/C buses have them and some of the A/C buses do not. Is there a reason, other than it’s Mexico? What route do I take? Vallarta is a big city with an extensive network of public bus routes that all seem to go downtown. I am working my way through an abundance of online information but have not yet discovered an article that makes it easy to understand which bus and route to take. If you are near the hotel strip and going to the Malecon, or Old Town, hop on any bus that displays “Centro” on the window. Is This My Bus? Buses in Vallarta currently identify their routes by printing their destinations on front and side windows as well as having their route name and number prominently displayed. Some of the new buses have destinations on the windows but unfortunately no route numbers. I find it easier telling friends to catch an “R12” bus rather than an “Aurora Portales” bus. Newer

buses have scrolling digital lights on the top with their route name but again, no route number. It will be interesting to see how tourists react to catching their bus without the “destinations”, Walmart, Sams, and Hotels on the windows or if all the new buses will put the midpoint destinations on the windows. At this time I can accurately state that some new buses have destinations on the windows and others do not. Some painted destination signs have faded

and others have not. Is there a reason, other than it’s Mexico? Where do I get off? Assuming there is a view to the windows, keep glancing out the window for your destination. However, now on some of the new, nonA/C buses they have a speaker system that announces your stop. Unfortunately, there must be a universal guideline on PA system announcements. It sounds very garbled, but I think the announcements are in Spanish. I was hoping to recognize and learn the correct pronunciation of the various stops. To date I recognize “SAMS”. Some non A/C buses also have a working display screen that lists all the stops. I have only seen it twice. Ask anyone where to get off. From the driver to the passengers, everyone seems willing to help. On a couple of occasions, we have been on a late night bus when other passengers have asked us where we were going. Once we confirmed we were on the correct bus, off they went with the appropriate “gracias, adios”. Is there a reason, other than it’s Mexico? Lessons Learned/Observed: I have been impressed with how well locals have adapted to “exact change”; how will tourists respond? I will miss seeing some of the older buses at night that are all “pimped-out” with lights and flags matching the colors of their bus. The new buses seem very sterile and dull. It is wonderful to watch the way people give up their seats to elders, mothers, disabled. Be prepared for on board performers. This week I was entertained by a rap duo, a blind harmonica player, and several guitar players. As euphoric as it is to get an A/C bus, it can be equally despairing when you are on a non A/C bus -leading to a ‘life’s not fair’ moment.

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Riviera Nayarit Focuses on Food in August By Janeen Christoff

oodies, take note. Gastronomy is taking center stage in the Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, this August. Various gastronomic events will highlight the growing culinary culture of one of Mexico’s Pacific treasures. “This August is the ideal time to visit Riviera Nayarit for gourmands and ‘epicurious’ novices alike. The Punta Mita Beach Festival and The Masters of the Kitchen Culinary Fest showcase the very best of our local cuisine, unique within each of our various beach towns,” said Marc Murphy, managing director of Riviera Nayarit Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Regardless of the time of year, the region’s diverse cuisine, skilled chefs and award-winning restaurants truly set Riviera Nayarit apart from other destinations,” Murphy added. “The eclectic allure of Riviera Nayarit comes to life via our gastronomy. Visitors from all walks of life, palates, and budgets will find something appealing regardless of which of the many beach towns complete with diverse hotels and exciting restaurants they choose to experience.” The sixth annual Punta Mita Beach Festival rolls into town August 4-5, 2018. The family-friendly event brings sports and gastronomy to the luxury community. For those into high-end dining, the Masters of the Kitchen Culinary Fest immediately follows, August 8–11, 2018. The event is overseen by the Food Network’s Penny Davidi and will celebrate the region’s diverse cuisines, providing visitors the opportunity to sample culinary delights at fine restaurants

strung along the coast and discover some of the world’s best chefs and mixologists. In addition to culinary festivals, a line-up of fine cuisine is sure to further entice foodies visiting the region. The casual beach town of Sayulita offers authentic taquerias such as the acclaimed El Itacate, known for cooking demonstrations and variety of vegan options. Seafood lovers can head to Tierra Viva for locally caught fresh fish served in soups, moles and grilled meats. Some of Mexico’s most acclaimed dining experiences are currently located in Punta de Mita. Visitors can try Spice Market at the W Hotel or the Carolina Restaurant at St. Regis Punta Mita Resort for high-end dining options. Families also have a selection of fine cuisine in the area. Known for its family-friendly resorts, Nueva Vallarta is home to some fun dining for larger groups, such as El Barracuda located next to the marina or Nick-San Restaurant at Marival Residences & World Spa, which serves up Japanese fusion dishes. Riviera Nayarit also has its own culinary ambassador, celebrity chef Betty Vazquez. Vazquez has been a judge on the Mexican edition of “Master Chef,” and boasts a robust career spanning nearly four decades where she has championed the gastronomy of the region. The future of the Riviera Nayarit’s dining culture also looks bright as more high-end culinary options are on the way with the Four Seasons scheduled to open the much-anticipated Dos Catrinas. Original: www.travelpulse.com

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Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament Next Week

The Balance Series

2th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament in Banderas Bay will take place at the Vallarta Yacht Club in the Paradise Village Marina from July 26 through 28. This year, the Sportfishing Club has defined four different categories: Tuna, Marlin, Dorado and Sailfish. There is also an award for best crew. The competition will begin on Friday, July 27, at 7:00 am at the Paradise Village Marina. The second day of fishing will start at 12:01 am on Saturday, July 28. In keeping with their standards of excellence, the Bahía de Banderas Fishing Club requires all fishermen to comply with their minimum weight standards for catches and encourages them to practice eco-friendly fishing. They strive to protect the species so are only qualifying marlin weighing over 100 kg, sailfish over 25 kg, tuna over 30 kg and mahimahi over 10 kg.Each day’s catches will be received at the Paradise Village Marina pier from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Winners will be defined by the weight of the catch in each category. In case of a tie, judging will be based on the fish’s size first, its

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Tom Stickney

tom.stickney@puntamita.com length, and then its lineation. If the tie persists, the fish that was registered first will win. The Awards Ceremony will be held at the Paradise Village Marina Amphitheater on July 28th at 6:30 pm. All tournament catches will be retained by the fishing club, who will donate the fish to a local non-profit organization for consumption. If a fisherman wants to mount their catch, the specimen’s skin will be provided to them. Fishing teams with up to four members per boat can register online or in person at the Vallarta Yacht Club on Thursday, July 26, from 5-9 pm. The team registration fee is $10,000 pesos/boat. All the information can be found at fishingnayarit.com/prizes-tournament-fishing-nayarit-mexico.html

Tom F. Stickney II is the Director of Instruction and Business Development at Punta Mita, (www.puntamita.com) He is a Golf Magazine “Top 100 Teacher,” and has been honored as a Golf Digest Best Teacher and a Golf Tips Top-25 Instructor. Tom is also a Trackman University Master/Partner, a distinction held by less than 15 people in the world. For more information please email: tom.stickney@puntamita.com

Driver Set Up

alance is controlled by your pivot motion- the way you twist and turn and displace weight on the way back and through. This, my friends, is the key to a good golf swing and consistent shots. In this series we will help you to better understand how balance works within your entire golf game. Enjoy… Because the shaft angle or lie of the driver is the flattest one in your bag people tend to set up with their hands too low at address. This places the butt of the club pointing at their zipper, which causes the weight to move too much into the toes. When the weight is too toe-heavy at address you will “stand-up” on the way down trying to move your CG back to the centers of the feet so you won’t fall down on the way through. The key to making sure you set up correctly with the driver is to make sure that the butt of the club is pointing at the belt-line, not any lower. This will ensure that your CG is on the bowknots of your shoes where you can move more effectively. Remember if you want to find the ball in the fairway and past your playing partners then you must begin with good balance at address! Watch the video at https://youtu. be/2JXSFcuBErA

BANDERAS BAY SHOPPING AND SERVICES

The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier by Marcia Blondin

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e hope to see more new expats as we continue our third Marsol Friday Summer Market, next to C.C.’s and the beautiful new Pier. It’s cool inside one of Vallarta’s oldest hotels; a great place to stop for an hour if you have houseguests, or on your way to, or from, the beach. There are many things to choose from that will serve as wonderful memories of our city, if you do have to leave. Have you ever released a baby sea turtle? Why not take back an inexpensive small print of Michele Savelle’s original ink drawing? Born in France, Michele has lived all over the world and

has worked in glass, graphic design as well as painting. Since moving to Vallarta she has veered away from color, choosing black ink on white paper to concentrate on the vitality and diversity of Vallarta’s fauna. Her original drawings can be found in Centro Vallarta at the Loft Gallery. Pay special attention to the background of Michele’s drawings: she painsta-

kingly reproduces patterns of ancient Olmec, Toltec, Mayan, and Aztecan fabrics. If you’ve spent any time on the Rio Cuale, you have likely seen iguanas basking in the trees. Another of Michele’s wonderful drawings with butterflies and birds as well. Along with the fine art, we have sterling silver jewelry created by David and Elizabeth set with semi-

and precious stones. Fabulous gift bags, handmade of sturdy cotton fabric in a myriad of patterns await with handcrafted cards that are blank inside for you to fill in. “Beach Booty” introduces an entire line of beach glass jewelry including pendants, bracelets and earrings. Marcia’s silk collars are newly arranged and Mixtos and other earrings are waiting to find homes. The Marsol Friday Market is open from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm all year-round.

ADORABLE DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT...LEO

e think this boy is just beautiful with the most unique coat! Leo is a Plott Hound mix, about 1.5 years old and weighing almost 64 pounds. He is high energy, so he would be perfect for an active family. Leo is also loving with his humans and gets along with other dogs if they are

female. Leo is not good with cats, however, as he will give chase. Leo has been neutered, dewormed and vaccinated and is now available for adoption. If you are looking for a lovely family dog, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com for an application to adopt Leo.

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SPCA of Puerto Vallarta By Janice Gonzalez

e opened our sanctuary in January of 2012 on the outskirts of Puerto Vallarta. We are a no-kill shelter and can house up to 130 animals at once. We rescue and find permanent homes for over 250 animals each year. The mission of SPCA de PV is to help fund and promote sterilization, adoption and healthcare efforts for companion animals in the Puerto Vallarta area, with the goal of eliminating the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable animals. Our main focus is to rescue the abused, homeless animals from Puerto Vallarta’s streets and place them in foster homes in both the United States and Canada until permanent homes are available. We are not supported by the government, corporations, foundations or businesses. We fully function on private donations. Animals are often found living on the streets after being discarded and/or extremely abused. We devote ourselves to their physical and emotional rehabilitation and invite everyone to join one of our escorted tours and interact with the animals at our private shelter. We offer one tour per week during the summer months, either Tuesday or Thursday, and special arrangements

are necessary. Contact us at spcapv@gmail.com. To see our animals available for adoption, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/spcapv. There are photos as well as individual albums of our rescues which include a bit of their background. 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 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.

ollowing the huge success of the ILLUMINATION! Charity Dinner, Show and Silent Arts Auction at the stunning Casa Karma Boutique Hotel last year, we are turning back on the lights for another ILLUMINATION this year. The fundraising event for Pasitos de Luz features great food, fantastic sunsets, firstclass entertainment, and amazing art from high-class artisans. And it is the artists to whom we would like to reach out now. We are planning the event early this year, and hope to hear from artisans who would like to contribute their work to the Silent Arts Auction. We are looking for dona-

tions that focus on the arts, including paintings, photography, drawings, sculptures, pottery, etc. The auction was really popular last year, with the majority of pieces being snapped up on the night. If you are interested in sharing your talent or know someone who would be willing to share their talent by donating to disabled children, please contact us: info@pasitosdeluz.org Pasitos de Luz is a civil association in Banderas Bay. It is a registered nonprofit organization founded by mothers of disabled children to achieve their therapeutic, psychological, nutritional, educational and basic needs.

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Summer Festivals and Events in Riviera Nayarit

Is your venue or organization hosting an upcoming or ongoing event? To be included please add your listing at vallartatribune.com/ eventos. Deadline for print publication is Friday but events appear online instantly and may still be included in our email newsletters. Thursday, July 19

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July 21 – 22

VI Sea Turtle Festival This festival, held in the community of Platanitos, serves up activities aimed at protecting the environment and the conservation of the sea turtles. More info: facebook.com/ Festival-tortuga-marina-playa-platanitos July 26 – 28

12th Bahía de Banderas International Fishing Tournament Organized by the Bahía de Banderas Fishing Club, this traditional event that focuses on catching marlin and tuna returns to the waters off of the Riviera Nayarit with a slew of national and international participants. More info:.fishingnayarit.com

R.I.S.E. SUMMER BENEFIT— A benefit to support continuing education for the children of R.I.S.E. (Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza) in Puerto Vallarta. All proceeds from the event will go to education funds for the children of R.I.S.E. Tickets are available at Warique Restaurant for only $400MXN! Beer/Wine and delicious Food included. Raffles, door prizes and 50/50 prizes. Join us to support this amazing cause and meet the awesome children from R.I.S.E. 6 to 10 PM at Warique Restaurant (Aquiles Serdan 280)

ART LA CRUZ MARINA FREE MOVIE NIGHT— In the VIP room at Marina Riviera Nayarit every Thursday at 8:00pm. HANDBUILDING WITH CLAY AT ART VALLARTA— This class will take the beginner student through each step of coil and slab building. You will build simple projects from choosing your idea, applying techniques you learn, finishing with firing and glazing. Monday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. 350 pesos plus Clay Kit (462 pesos). Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook.com/artvallarta) INTRODUCTION TO WHEEL THROWING AT ART VALLARTA— This is the next step after fundamental building with clay. You will be guided in interactive instruction on the electric potter’s wheel; learning basic techniques, necessary for progressing as an artist in clay using the potter’s wheel. Basic finishing techniques in high – fire clay, glazing, firing and loading the kiln.350.00 pesos plus clay (462 pesos). Monday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. 350 pesos plus Clay Kit (462 pesos). Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook.com/artvallarta) OPEN CLAY STUDIO AT ART VALLARTA— Have a project you want to work on independently 350.00 pesos plus Clay Kit (if you need one). Monday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Tuesday andThursday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm.350 pesos plus Clay Kit (462 pesos). Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook.com/artvallarta)

July 19 - 25, 2018 www.vallartatribune.com you want to focus on, or he can help you decide on your focus. Class is every Friday from 1:30 PM to 4:30PM. Cost is $350 pesos per class. Easels, paints and brushes are available but bring your own brushes if you have your preferences. Bring your own canvas or purchase one at ART VallARTa . Drop-ins are welcome (based on space availability). Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook.com/artvallarta) ESAÚ GALVÁN: FLAMENCO GUITAR— Enjoy romantic Flamenco music played accomplished guitarist Esaú Galván. Every Friday evening beginning at 7:30 PM. Daiquiri Dick’s Restaurant (Olas Altas 314) HAND BUILDING WITH CLAY, INTRODUCTION TO WHEEL THROWING, OPEN CLAY STUDIO AT ART VALLARTA— See Thursday’s listings.

Saturday, July 21

FEATURED VI SEA TURTLE FESTIVAL— This festival, held in the community of Platanitos, serves up activities aimed at protecting the environment and the conservation of the sea turtles. More info: facebook.com/Festival-tortuga-marina-playa-platanitos

COMMUNITY LOTERIA WITH PEARL & BEV— Saturdays at 4pm. Drink specials, gift certificates, and cash prizes. Special guests Ballet Folklorico Tradiciones will perform. Incanto Vallarta (Insurgentes 109, Old Town Puerto Vallarta | 322.223.9756 | www.incantovallarta.com) SPIRITUAL & METAPHYSICAL LECTURE— Journey of self discovery at the Center For Spiritual Living Puerto Vallarta. Each week offers inspirational talk using spiritual tools for personal growth, along with discussion and fellowship afterwards. An open and inclusive spiritual community, all are welcome. From 12:00 - 1:00 pm at Centro Cultural Cuale (Aquiles Serdan #437)

Monday, July 23

ARTS HAND BUILDING WITH CLAY, INTRODUCTION TO WHEEL THROWING, OPEN CLAY STUDIO AT ART VALLARTA— See Thursday’s listings.

Tuesday, July 24 August 4 – 5

6th Punta Mita Beach Festival This fun family summer event mixes sports, gastronomy and luxury in Mexico’s most exclusive residential community. More info: events.puntamita.com/ August 6 – 15

Corn Festival A visit to Jala and Xalisco this August can be a great way to experience the Riviera Nayarit and its traditions. Located just a short distance from the coast of Nayarit, the communities of Jala and Xalisco plan all sorts of events including dances, entertainment, horse races and cockfights. The festivities originated with the celebration of Our Lady of the Assumption and in Jala the biggest ear of corn wins a prize. August 8 – 11

Masters Of The Kitchen Culinary Event with the presence of renowned chefs at an international level; Gilles Epie, Rob Gentile, Elizabeth Falkner among other international chefs. More Info: villagroupresorts.com/culinary-fests-2018/en/home/

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FOOD & BEVERAGE FESTIVAL DEL CHOCOLATE & COCKTAILS— From July 17 to 31 come to CafeDesArtistes in Vallarta and Tuna Blanca in Punta De Mita for a special menu of desserts made with Callebaut Chocolate, as well as a selection of exotic cocktails! Cafe Des Artistes ( Guadalupe Sanchez 740 | cafedesartistes.com) ALL THAT SPARKLES! BUBBLES & CHEESE NIGHT— Enjoy a selection of 5 different sparkling wines paired with delicious artisan cheeses. Expect the classic Italian prosecco, Spanish cava and French champagne and a couple of surprise new world sparklings – including of course a Mexican wine. 6:30 PM at Medregal Restaurant (Pulpito 120 | www.uncorkmexico.com | hola@uncorkmexico.com)

Friday, July 20

ARTS CINEMA CUC— New film every week, free and open to the public. 1:00 pm in the main auditorium at Centro Universitario de la Costa (Av. Universidad 203, Ixtapa | 322.222.1512 | www.cuc.udg.mx) CINE CLUB EL MUÉGANO: FRIDAY CINEMA CYCLE ON SOCIAL NETWORKS— Enjoy movies about Social Networks at the Los Mangos Library Martes de Clássicos Cultural Center, 7pm. 20 pesos. (Av. Francisco Villa No. 1001 | bibliotecalosmangos.com) HARNESS THE POWER OF PAINTING WITH DOUGLAS SIMONSON— This class is for both beginning and experienced acrylic painters. Painter Douglas Simonson has 35 years of experience painting in acrylics and he will work with you in whatever area of painting

ARTS ESAÚ GALVÁN: FLAMENCO GUITAR— Esaú Galván, talented flamenco guitarist, will entertain you while you have a cocktail or an excellent Italian meal at restaurant Da Simone (Basilio Badillo 180) DINNER AND A MOVIE: BEHIND THE CANDELABRA— This week’s film begins at 7:15 pm, and will be preceded by a short, 15-minute introduction by local musicologist, Paco Ojeda. Presented in English with Spanish subtitles when available. Incanto Vallarta (Insurgentes 109, Old Town Puerto Vallarta | 322.223.9756 | www.incantovallarta.com) CINE CLUB EL MUÉGANO: MARTES DE CINE— Enjoy movies at the Los Mangos Library Martes de Clássicos Cultural Center, 7pm. 20 pesos. (Av. Francisco Villa No. 1001 | bibliotecalosmangos.com) HAND BUILDING WITH CLAY, INTRODUCTION TO WHEEL THROWING, OPEN CLAY STUDIO AT ART VALLARTA— See Thursday’s listings.

COMMUNITIES EXPATS VALLARTA HAPPY HOUR— The local group of Expats In Vallarta is informal fellowship and assistance for ExPats around Vallarta. El Andariego Restaurant in Colonia 5 de Diciembre. Happy Hours are from 5-7 pm. There is no charge to attend, just pay for what you order. To make reservations for the Happy Hours and the Dinners, email sarawise45@gmail.com.

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21 FOOD & BEVERAGE WINE TASTING: PAIRING MEXICAN WINES AND CHEESES— Enjoy the best Mexican wines paired to perfection with the best Mexican artisan cheeses. All wines are exclusive, premium bottles and the cheeses are sourced directly from small producers. All cheeses are made in the European style (think Camembert, Morbier, and gruyere) but produced locally and with a Mexican twist. 6:30 PM at Medregal Restaurant (Pulpito 120 | www.uncorkmexico.com | hola@uncorkmexico.com)

Wednesday, July 25

ARTS CINEMA CUC— Free. 1:00 pm in the main auditorium at Centro Universitario de la Costa (Av. Universidad 203, Ixtapa | 322.222.1512 | www. cuc.udg.mx) CINE CLUB EL MUÉGANO: JAVIER BARDEM FILMS— Enjoy a retrospective of the cinema of actor Javier Bardem every Wednesday in July. $20 pesos. 7pm at the Library Los Mangos Cultural Center (Av. Francisco Villa No. 1001 | bibliotecalosmangos.com) GREATER TUNA— Local thespian and founder of Indianapolis’ Theatre in the Square, Ron Spencer joins Tracy Parks who both star in the reprise of the hit comedy ‘Greater Tuna’. Based upon the small fictional town of Tuna, Texas, a rural, small-minded hamlet chock full of eclectic characters who charm their way into the hearts of audiences. With over twenty characters played by just two actors with forty-two costume changes, it’s a wild, fun ride full of side-splitting comedy. Now back for a limited run on most Wednesdays at 8pm. 8 pm at Incanto Vallarta (Insurgentes 109, Old Town Puerto Vallarta | 322.223.9756 | www.incantovallarta.com)

FOOD & BEVERAGE CHEF RUBEN INIGUEZ: MAGICAL MEXICAN SALSAS— Chef Ruben will take us on a journey of different sauces that can be used in many different ways. Taking classic Mexican ingredients and by doing a variety of cooking techniques he will show how you can get many different flavors, textures and options for other dishes. You will help in the preparation and we will eat different salsas as we prepare them. We will also learn how to make classic sopes with a filling and test all the salsas that we have made to have some wonderful flavors. Beer, wine, local spirits and jugos are included. 780.00 pesos, approx $45 USD per person. Art VallARTa (Calle Pilitas 213 | artvallarta.com)

HEALTH & WELLNESS BEACH YOGA— Bring your mat down to the beach for a gentle morning flow, every Wednesday at 9am at playa los camarones, in front of Barracuda restaurant. 70 pesos per person and children under 12 are free when accompanying an adult. Barracuda (Calle Paraguay 1290)

ONGOING EVENTS FOR THE LOVE OF GARLIC AND MANGO— Special menu available through July 31 featuring Mango & Garlic merged in majestic ways for a unique dining experience. River Cafe (Isla Rio Calle 4 | rivercafe.com.mx) SALSA DANCING/LESSONS— Wednesdays & Sundays at 8pm (upper terrace). All are welcome. Incanto Vallarta (Insurgentes 109, Old Town Puerto Vallarta | 322.223.9756 | www.incantovallarta.com) DANCE HOT VALLARTA— Have fun, gain confidence, become a sought after partner, get your mind and body fit to the rhythm of music. No partner needed or date your mate. These classes are ongoing throughout the summer on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays. $50.00 pesos per class or $500.00 for the month (12 classes). Call Alberto for detailed information. Thu 7:32 PM · Vallarta’s First Ballroom (479 Juarez Street | 322 292 0026 | vallartasfirstballrom.com) MALECON SCULPTURES 101— Enjoy a relaxed walk by the ocean while chatting about the sculptures on the Malecon and the local art scene, plus a delicious Mexican brunch or snack at a charming and very unique spot. A fantastic cultural experience with a local friend. Wed, Thu and Fri at 9:00am. Make reservations through Vallarta101 (facebook. com/welovevallarta | 01 322 100 2253) ART EXHIBITION: MARTINE SECHOY WOLFF— The works of Paris

July 19 - 25, 2018 www.vallartatribune.com

This listing features ongoing acts and events at bars, restaurants and venues. Please see our events listings for special one-time music events.

Santiago Martin on Tue at 7:00pm Joby Hernandez on Wed at 5:00pm More @ incantovallarta.com

VALLARTA

The Jazz Foundation (Allende 116) Live Music from Wed through Sat at 8:30pm More @ facebook.com/thejazzfoundation

Act II Entertainment (Basilio Badillo 330) Us Two & The Band on Wed at 7:30pm Bob’s Karaoke Party on Wed at 8:00pm More @ act2pv.com Babel Bar (Aquiles Serdán 437, Isla del Cuale) Live Flamenco on Sun from 1:00 to 3:00pm

Kelly’s Pour Favor (Lazaro Cardenas 245) Tequila Rush on Tue at 7:00pm 3:Tones on Thu at 7:00pm Soul Trip on Sat at 7:00pm

Cafe Roma (Encino 287) Karaoke Party with Catherine on Wed and Fri at 6:30pm

Luke’s Bar (Peru 1231) Trez Cuartoz on Fri at 3:00pm Soul Trip on Tue at 3:00pm

Captain Don’s (Honduras 126) Sylvie & The Zippers on Fri from 9:00pm to 12:00am Da Crew on Sat from 9:00pm to 12:00am

Mi Pueblito Live Mariachi on Sat at 6:00pm Folclorico Dancing & Music on Wed at 6:30pm

Cuates y Cuetes (Calle Francisca Rodríguez esq. con la playa Los Muertos) Esaú Galván on Saturday at 10:30am to 1:00pm Fiery Flamenco Group Tatewari on Wednesday from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Nacho Daddy (Basilio Badillo 287) Da Crew on Thur at 8:30pm Texas Embassy Blues Band on Fri at 8:30pm Damaged Goods on Sat at 8:00pm

Daiquiri Dick’s (314 Olas Altas) Esaú Galván on Friday at 7:30pm Devils Bar Live (527 Morelos) 3:Tones on Friday from 11:00pm to 1:00am Soul Trip every Saturday from 12 - 2:00am The Zippers every Sunday from 9 - 11:00pm El Bar at Food Park PV The Black Tequila on Sat at 9:00pm

Roxy Rock House (Ignacio L Vallarta 217) Live Rock on Fri and Sat at 11:00pm Service Industry Night with Live Music on Sun Warique (Aquiles Serdan 280) Luis Ortega on Fri and Sun from 7:00 to 10:00pm Wingman (Paseo Díaz Ordaz 552) Live Music Every Night at 9:00pm

El Sonador (Calle Ignacio Luis Vallarta 229) Soul Trip on Sun from 11:00pm to 2:00am

Que?Pasa (625 Aquiles Serdan) Adriana Ramirez “Electric Grandma and The Gorillas” on Fri 7:30-10:30 pm Tequila Rush on Sat from 7:00 to 10:00pm

Hot Spot (Allende 120, Malecon) DJ Raul with Electronic and Beach House Music on Fri at 8:00pm

Zapata Antojería y Bar (Lázaro Cárdenas 308) Electrocumbia & Dance Mixes on Fri at 10:00pm Salsa, bachata, son, cumbia DJ on Sat at 10:00pm

Incanto (Insurgentes 109) Zen Hour is Tue - Sun at 4:00pm Tongo & Joby for breakfast Tue - Sun at 9:00am Red Suitcase Band on Sun and Wed at 7:30pm Zoe Wood & Eduardo Leon on Thu at 5:00pm Open Mic on Thu at 7:30pm Joan Houston on Fri at 5:00pm Luis & Fernando on Fri at 7:30pm Lady Zen on Fri at 8:00pm Cheko & Alex on Sat at 7:30pm Yuvia on Sun at 5:00pm Cheko Ruiz Gypsy Kings on Sun at 8:00pm Tongo on Tue at 5:00pm

RIVIERA NAYARIT Ana Banana’s (La Cruz) Paul and the Availables on Fri from 7:00 to 10:00pm El Atico (Jose Mariscal 33, Sayultia) Soul Trip on Tue at 9:30pm Octopus’s Garden/Hikurir (Coral 66, La Cruz) Los Oscaritos every Thu at 8:00pm

To be included in this directory: Add your listing at vallartatribune.com/eventos Deadline for Publication: Friday before Thursday publication date.

born artist on display from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday-Friday at Art VallARTa Gallery through July 16. Free. (Calle Pilitas 213 | artvallarta.com) PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION: 100 YEARS 70 IMAGES IN THE ROSITA—Photographers Estrellita Velasco, Josef Kondoll, Andrés Barria Davison, David Diaz, Soko Sandoval, Eva Sica, Arturo Pasos, Kristians Sics, Alma Castro, Luz Aurora Peres. 11 AM to 8 PM through July 16 at Hotel Rosita (Paseo Díaz Ordaz # 901 Centro | facebook.com/ VallartaPhotographer)

WORLD KIZOMBA FLASH MOB PROJECT— A group of more than 70 instructors, DJs and promoters recognized internationally seek to create a beautiful dance and cultural experience with a unified platform open to all. The FLASH MOB will be held Sunday July 22 in more than 30 countries around the world and we have the opportunity to be part of this historic moment. Register by July 11. Attend rehearsals beginning Thursday, July 5. More information at www.worldkizombaproject.com or www.facebook.com/AcademiaSalsaenvallarta

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