Issue 1125, October 25 - 31 , 2018 by Vallarta Tribune

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Los Mangos Library Celebration of Words Page 13

ART & CULTURE

Rebozos Endangered Folk Art

EVENTS

Dia de Muertos Schedule

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Olive Ridley Sea Turtles: A Treasure of Puerto Vallarta Page 22

MAP OF BANDERAS BAY

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VALLARTA SHOPPING PAGES 18-19

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his little girl is a heartbreaker! Baby Doe is a Labrador mix puppy, 5.5 months old and weighing almost 36 pounds. She truly is a “baby” as she just loves being carried around by her humans. Baby Doe is as playful as you would expect for a puppy but can also just wander off by herself and play with her toys. She will be a medium sized adult and she has a medium energy level. Baby Doe has been spayed, dewormed and vaccinated and is now ready for her forever home. If this little lover sounds perfect, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com for an application to adopt Baby Doe.

ajestically sitting on top of a hill is Casa Watchtower! Walk up to your getaway in a cul d´sac. It is an easy and pleasant walk up a gentle hill but high enough to enjoy the beauty of the ocean view. This house offers spectacular ocean and bay views from the roof top. This 3-level house has enormous potential and is a fixer upper. There are 2 bedrooms one has nice ocean views and it is on the second level. The living room and master bedroom open up to a terrace where you can enjoy the peace and sea breeze. Finish the first level and make a nice 2 bed, 2 bath condo, the structure is there. This property has land where you can still add two more levels and make a spectacular roof top where

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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 10.00 pesos. 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.

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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. 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

IMMIGRATION: 322.224.7719 CONSUMER PROTECTION: 01.800.468.8722

FIRE DEPARTMENT: 322.223.9476 AMBULANCE: 322.222.1533

TOURISM OFFICES Jalisco: 322.221.2676 Nayarit: 322.297.1006

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In port this month

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CARNIVAL SPLENDOR NORWEGIAN JEWEL VOLENDAM NIEUW AMSTERDAM INFINITY NORWEGIAN BLISS CARNIVAL SPLENDOR NORWEGIAN JEWEL SOLSTICE DISNEY WONDER INFINITY NORWEGIAN BLISS NORWEGIAN PEARL NORWEGIAN JEWEL GRAND PRINCESS DISNEY WONDER NORWEGIAN BLISS EURODAM

3,200 03/10/2018 2,240 04/10/2018 1,432 05/10/2018 2,106 06/10/2018 2,240 06/10/2018 4,004 08/10/2018 3,200 10/10/2018 2,240 11/10/2018 2,850 11/10/2018 2,400 11/10/2018 2,240 12/10/2018 4,004 16/10/2018 2,846 17/10/2018 2,240 18/10/2018 2,600 18/10/2018 2,400 22/10/2018 4,004 23/10/2018 2,104 25/10/2018

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In the month of October Puerto Vallarta welcomes 60,004 passengers! NAME

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4,004 30/10/2018 3,200 31/10/2018 1,850 31/10/2018 2,600 31/10/2018

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hat a week! First, I moved this weekend. I took an entire three bedroom house and jammed it into about 50 garbage bags, hired two trucks and five guys and found myself a new house. Which if you know me, you know this makes me sad as I loved my old place with its cantilevered ceilings and huge back yard, but it couldn’t be helped and the new place is modern and not infested with termites - so it’s a step up in some ways. And then hurricane Willa threatened to put a kink in my plans, but was thankfully not too bad and all that we’ve suffered is some muchneeded rain. Well, at the time of writing this anyways. We still have a few more hours of winds and rain

L to get through. With the hurricane and the changing of the house everything became a little more challenging this week. Thankfully we have a ton of information for the pages of newspaper this week and I don’t need to bore you with all the details in the small bit of space that remains for me. With everything that has gone on, suffice it to say that the flooding of my laundry room was not the

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worst thing that happened to me this week. I feel like I have paid my dues and the coming ‘high season’ is going to be smooth sailing! If you are here this week, you are in for a treat! Read inside for the details of various events including the first couple of days of the Halloween and the Día de Muerto events. This is a fabulous time to be in Mexico; the colors; the pageantry; the festivals; it’s so beautiful and I hope you get a chance to experience it. New month, new me - these are exciting times! Safe travels, Madeline

ooking for something different to do this week? The Endless Summer Olympics take place at Vallarta CoWork (Morelos 101, Centro) tomorrow (Friday, October 26) starting at 7pm! All are invited to take part in office-themed games like rubber band archery, indoor sailing, and desk chair soccer as well as connect with the most colorful coworking community in the city.

Refreshments will be made available for this unique (and free!) event that combines networking, cooperation, and competition into an enjoyable Friday evening with the local community. Join host, senior official, and Tribune contributor AJ Freeman and the rest of the Vallarta CoWork team to kick off your weekend in fun fashion at the inaugural Endless Summer Olympiad!

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AMLO promises health care system like those in Canada, Europe ‘We are going to have quality free health service for all the people of Mexico’

Pam Thompson

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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

free health care system such as those in Canada and Europe will be a reality in Mexico by the end of Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s term as president. The president-elect promised free and universal health care by 2024 while speaking at a rally in Mérida, Yucatán, yesterday. “We want the right to health to be guaranteed in Mexico. By the end of [my term in office] it will have a health system like that of Canada, England, the Nordic countries; we are going to have quality free health service for all the people of Mexico,” he said. López Obrador explained that

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A eliminating corruption in the health care system will make the goal achievable. He said federal and state governments spend 100 billion pesos (US $5.3 billion) every year on medicine. “If that money was managed with honesty, it would be enough to deliver free medicine to

everyone.” “What happens instead? They steal the money for medicine, that’s why there are no medicines in the health centers, that’s why there are shortages. The politicians, it turns out, sell the medicines but that is going to end.” Original: Mexico Daily News

s we wind down our October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I think it has been very successful and we are very proud! Not just ‘our’ events but so many throughout the area. There are many special people that deserve a big shout out but today I wanted to talk about one in particular, Leona. Leona attended our Mammogram Clinic and she says that it felt like the most ironic turn of events of all time when she

found out she had a Stage 3a breast cancer. She is a medical oncologist, who had specialized in the treatment of breast cancer for nearly 15 years. She knew that breast cancer could affect anyone. But somehow she thought, in some cosmic way, that it wouldn’t affect her. She had dedicated so much of her life helping women fight this disease, she couldn’t possibly also get the disease, right? Wrong. At age 40, a large tumor developed in her breast and spread to local lymph nodes, and aggressive chemotherapy, surgery, and radia-

tion ensued. She had been an active yoga practitioner for 7-8 years before breast cancer, and had known that it helped her with many things (chronic back pain resolved, more energy, less stress, muscles toned). She had always thought yoga would be helpful to her patients, for complaints like weight gain or anxiety, which commonly accompany breast cancer treatment. But she had no idea the depth or the breadth of the benefit that yoga could have for a breast cancer patient until she went through it herself. She firmly believes that yoga (including much more than asana alone) got her through her cancer treatment and helped her recover to a place where she feels much stronger, healthier, and happier than she was before her diagnosis. Leona says “It is easy to think that cancer has to change us for the worse, like we will have physical limitations, weaknesses, or vulnerabilities as a result of the disease and the treatment. But yoga has taught me that with the proper perspective and approach, a breast cancer diagnosis (which seems so scary and horrible) can actually turn into a wonderful opportunity for growth

and optimization of health in body, mind, and spirit. Your “new normal” can be the best version of you yet!” Leona also says: “I believe that yoga has something to offer every single person in every stage of their lives. We all come to yoga with different needs and goals for the prac-

tice, which will likely change and grow over time depending on our life circumstances. Sometimes we may not even know what our goals are, but yoga will still be there guiding us. My hope as a teacher is to help each student accomplish whatever he or she is seeking, and in the end to help students discover how yoga allows us to uncover and embrace our true selves, as the radiant, healthy, blissful, and loving beings that we are deep down.” Leona has created a special yoga retreat for those going through breast cancer treatment and/or breast cancer survivors. This is scheduled for November 2, 3 and 4, 2018 here in Puerto Vallarta. You can email me and I will put you in touch directly with Leona for all of the pertinent details. She also teaches yoga throughout the week here at Davannayoga. Event information: https://www.facebook.com/ events/603005286738953/?ti=ia I am so very proud of Leona and to call her my friend! Our Pink Brunch at Bravo’s on October 28 is sold out. Next year folks! And just wait until you see what we have in store for November and we focus on Men’s Health! Here’s to an invigorating week!

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Two Expats in Mexico Paul Kurtzweil www.qroo.us

Paul Kurtzweil (Q-Roo Paul) is a former lieutenant from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. During his 25-year career, he received numerous commendations to include two of the agency’s top honors: a Meritorious Service Medal and a Medal of Valor. In 2015, Paul retired and moved to Mexico with his wife. He now spends his day’s blogging from the beach.

Retired in Mexico: The Two Days a Month I Avoid Stores, Banks and ATM’s

ne of the advantages to being retired (and there are many) is that my schedule is flexible, and with the exception of happy hour and an occasional visit to the doctor, it’s rare when I have to be at any particular place at a

specific time. I take advantage of my situation to avoid dealing with crowds and long lines. I prefer to go to the store or the bank at times when I can quickly pop in and out. In the States, this is easy to do because there are certain days of the week that are busier than others (e.g. Fridays) but it is not as simple as that here in Mexico. In Mexico, a large percentage of the population gets paid on the 15th and 30th of the month. In February, payday is the 15th and the 28th (or

the 29th on a leap year). On those dates (and for a few days after), the stores are more crowded than usual and there are often long lines at banks and ATM’s. The main photo for the post shows an ATM on April 30th. I got into line just to snap the picture and more people quickly lined up behind me. The majority of the month, the line to use this ATM (if there even is one) is only a couple of people long. During these peak times, it’s not uncommon for ATM’s to run out of money.

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After people get their money, they head to the stores to stock up. The lines at those locations can get ridiculously long, and as you stand there, you can’t help but look at the items in your cart and evaluate if you really need them that day or if it’s better to come back another time. Working Through the Learning Curve When we first moved to Mexico, I was unaware of this pay schedule and I remember thinking that Tuesday was a great day to go to the grocery store because no one was there. The following Tuesday (which was the 15th), the grocery store was packed and I had to wait over 20 minutes in line to checkout.

I spent that time vowing never to make that mistake again. I decided that Tuesdays must be a bad day to do our weekly grocery shopping, so two weeks later, I went on Wednesday instead. Unfortunately, it was the 30th and the place was packed again. This cycle repeated itself the next month, except the bad days to go were Thursday and Friday. That’s when I decided to investigate the matter further and discovered the cause. I decided to share this little tidbit of knowledge for all those readers who are like me and have an aversion to wasting precious beach time standing in long lines. Life is too short to waste it staring at the back of a stranger’s head.

“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

UPDATE: I returned to the same ATM shown in the main photo on May 8th at around the same time of day. Here is what it looked like:

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Paradise and Parenting

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Marcia Blondin

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It’s Raining

quickly put together meeting/reunion/strategy session/dinner took place at River Café this past weekend. Skip Everett flew into town for a few days, gathered his permanent resident “Friends of Rodolfo” together for all the reasons mentioned above. Rodolfo and his wife Julia joined us for fantastic food and a tremendous kick-off for season. To all of you who know and love Rodolfo’s beautiful tenor voice, he will be singing at the IFC brunch November 18th, at the River Café. I will have more information closer to the event. And more good news – Rodolfo has been invited back by Heinz Reize, co-owner of Coco Tropical on the beach, to sing every Sunday starting in January, AND, Thursday nights as well! I stopped by Yoga Vallarta to give them their letters from the Tribune acknowledging their wins for both best yoga and pilates studio, in last season’s People’s Choiceawards. While I was at Yoga Vallarta, I met a Facebook friend, Via Anderson, who teaches movement classes there. Just by looking at her I could tell she is good at what she does. Check it out. My dear friend Georgia Darehshori finally returned from the states and invited me over for dinner. We had a wonderful time, eating and chatting and catching up then I shamelessly interviewed her to get information straight from the horse›s mouth, so to speak. We talked about her health, husband Gholi’s health and finally got around to Casa Karma. The rumor mill in Vallarta is exceptionally active and often cruel, and I am never sure if what I hear sometimes is caused by an overdose of Happy Hour or simple misspeaking. Anyway, this is what Georgia had to say about her beloved Casa Karma… “Casa Karma’s third incarnation is indeed a charm.

The place is ideal for weddings. The outdoor kitchen is a caterer’s delight. The labyrinth, the tier closest to the bay, is recognized as one of 5500 in the world, registered with the World Labyrinth Society. People get married there and always feel the incredible positive energy. “The villa offers such peace and tranquility with the added bonus that it is so close to town. And thank you, Marcia, for asking So, if you get tired of the peace about it. To put an obtuse but and quiet of the villa, you are positive spin on the brief last within strolling distance of el incarnation of Casa Karmain Centro which is where the action hotel mode, suffice it to say I just is! “Sara Darehshori and Kaz took the song “ I’m Just a Gal who Cain’t say NO “ from the musical Darehshori, our children, have hired a dynamite reservation and ‘Oklahoma’ to extremes. After some missteps and marketing manager. Her name is Deb Dudley who errors in judgment on my part and monumental lessons learned, curates high-end villas around the the prodigal mother returned. world (call 1-800 pvvillas). The name of her company I confessed to my children to not being limitless after all and is Escape Villas. We are gladly gifted them with the Casa also fortunate through Deb, Karma property with the promise to be working with Carmen that they would not sell it within Castillo who works mainly for Sierra Del Mar. Carmen takes my lifetime. “The villa is again a villa... great pride in training staff by It will be fully staffed with the holding them to lofty standards service our guests deserve and of excellence. That is what Casa have come to expect from Casa Karma Boutique Resort will Karma in any of its stages. continue to offer. “I am, on the other hand, now During the second incarnation, we added two more bedroom free of all of that! If I have one suites including the breathtaking, redeeming quality, it is tenacity. two-story penthouse suite with a I have not abandoned my ideas refreshing dipping pool boasting a about being the prophet of the 240- degree-view of the gorgeous non-profits for this community, and I still want to be in their cheering seascape, So we are now eight beautifully- section. I just have to go underappointed bedroom suites replete ground for a while to regroup... but with Persian rugs and original I shall return! artwork. Meanwhile, I shall experience The purchase in 2013 of the ‘retirement’... whatever that is.” land next door affords us an event The skies are grey, and Hurrispace second to none in that we cane Willa is creating some can accommodate two to 200 weather. Be kind to one another people in an event on those three and give a hand if and when it is levels. needed, From Here.

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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.

Watching Him Grow

t’s a beautiful thing to watch a boy grow. I would know, as I have one growing uncontrollably in my house right now. On Sunday, he will be fourteen, which I feel will help me come to terms with the fact that I have to point my finger up to make an emphatic point about the state of his room. He’s a teenager all right, in a state of perpetual hunger, tiredness, and pique. Sure, he goes through periods of energy and industry, where neither homework nor Fortnight foes stand a chance. He’s razor-focused during these moments, ready to take on the world or at least a nice steamy plate of pasta. He had a Geography project that he found interesting, so he did it twice. Two. Times. He also tends to have more get-up-and-go when it involves something he dearly desires. This year his father and I decided he really could use a phone (so long as he promised to answer when I called him on it). The depths he went to investigate the Iphone he wanted involved a history on the multimillionaire and Apple visionary Steve Jobs. This somehow led him to the conclusion that an Iphone 8 would be the appropriate model for his birthday gift (although he was intelligent enough to accept the Iphone 6 that was purchased). And then there are days where he’s that typical teen dealing with the circadian shift in his body clock. In other words, you would need at least a fork lift to get him out of the house, because his bed would be attached. And then if he does come out with us, we then wish he would have stayed at home, because he only answers our forced cheer with a series of grunts and clicks. Yet here I am telling you that it’s a beautiful thing to watch him grow. Incredibly, this statement is actually true. I’ve been in charge of guiding this life from the moment he came into existence, and yet he thrives.

Miraculous! The Boy is so many things, not the least of which is hardy. I tend to get nostalgic, which he claims to find irritating, but he always says it with an almost imperceptible grin. I look back and remember all the great stuff about him as a little boy (and there was a lot of great stuff). I remember the time he told his baby sister that it was time for them to get part-time jobs and help out the family (he was seven, she was five), or the time he told me he wanted us to live in a hotel so I could relax and not have to cook anymore (but I knew he just wanted to eat room service deepfried cheese sticks forever). I mean, good, adorable stuff, right? Wouldn’t it be great if they were little forever? But then I see him now and realize I’d never give up this part of his life, either. Because I love how we now share an appreciation for Stephen King’s collected work and his Twitter feed. I love how he likes both nineties grunge rock and nineties rap music (Green Day AND Eminem? I mean, c’mon). I love how he (without mentioning it to me) went out and signed up to lead sustainability projects at our school, being one of the youngest youth leaders in the program. I love how he dreams big and says he’ll write something/invent something/do something that is going to Change Things. I love how he sometimes sneaks up and wraps an arm around me and says (not without a little irony, but he’s nearly fourteen so he gets to), “I love you mommy.” And I love how he’s still young enough to feel like he wants his parents to live with him someday in his mansion (I hope he looks back in thirty years and feels the same way). I may not have perfect kid, just as he doesn’t have a perfect mom. But watching him grow has been an amazing ride, one that continues to be surprising, and stressful, and transformative. My front row seat is one of the greatest gifts in my life. Happy Birthday, Bub.

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Second Black Lion Run in Puerto Vallarta is this Sunday

he convocation and registration for the second Black Lions Run in Puerto Vallarta is now open and under the organization of the University Center of the

Coast (CUCosta) and the Regional Preparatory School. This event will take place on Sunday, October 28 at 8: 00 am. The start and finish line will be at the entrance of the municipal sports center "Agustín Flores Contreras". There will be a 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km run. For more information email: carreraleonesnegros@cuc.udg.mx

Free Spanish Classes

We invite you to join the SUAM (UNIVERSITY Senior Citizens Program) free Spanish class. Inter-

mediate Level is every Wednesday from 9:00am to 11:30 am. Basic Level is every Friday from 11:00am to 12:30pm. Classes begin on November 7. For more information email eleanorhawthorn@gmail.com or ceciliasshibya@hotmail.com This is an opportunity for you to learn Spanish at no cost to you. Classes are held at the UdG CUC campus. It is located on the road behind Home Depot going to Ixtapa.

Free Movies Every Wednesday and Friday at 1 pm in the main auditorium the university screens full length films. Please join us. Go to the web site to see the full list of films. www.cuc. udg.mx

Radio In ENGLISH

And be sure to tune in to The Good Morning Wake Up Show every Saturday morning at 9 to 11 am. 104.3 FM or on the web at http:// udgtv.com/radio-puerto-vallarta/ en-vivo

In memory of Warren Bruce

nd when your body can no longer, then God will come and take you in his arms and take you with him to live an eternal life by his side. Meanwhile, your friends on this earth will remember you as a light and as the great friend you always were, full of love, hope and a smile that everyone shared in your path. God loves you and we love you too. You are invited to the religious ceremony that will be held in the Santa Cruz Church on Lazaro Cardenas and Aguacate in Col. Emiliano Zapata at 7:30pm on Tuesday, October 30.

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ealth and Wellness is important to everyone. Most people focus on health and wellbeing. Preventive medicine and maintenance is important not only for our bodies, but also mental and emotional wellbeing. Ask your insurance company about coverage for preventive medicine treatments, such as massage, acupuncture, or a dietitian, especially if you already have ongoing medical issues. Keeping yourself healthy now will pay off in the long run. Heavy Metals Our exposure to heavy metals however unfortunate, is a fact in our lives. It does take years for heavy metals to make you sick. By reducing your exposure and intake of heavy metals we have a good chance they will not affect our health. Some of the heavy metals that we are most commonly exposed to are arsenic, iron, mercury, copper and lead. Some of these metals actually can improve your health, such as iron and copper, which can help keep you healthy in small doses. However, mercury, arsenic and lead can destroy your health. Here are some ways we can acquire heavy metals in our bodies. How do we acquire heavy metals in our bodies? Unfiltered Tap Water can play a big role in lead residues. While lead pipes have been banned, they are still used in many parts of the world. Reports have shown (Reuters conducted a nationwide analysis in 34 US states) drinking water in thousands of U.S. communities contained lead residue. Most of us do purchase bottled water and is usually filtered or reverse osmosis. Depending on where you get your water it could have the possibility that it is tap water. There is also affordable water

filters designed to remove lead to be sure your drinking clean water. Fish and Shellfish. Fish that have been bred in contaminated water usually have toxins in their bodies. Its best to purchase your fish fresh, which is great for us living here on the Bay! Silver Fillings in Teeth. These old silver fillings contain mercury. This would be okay; however, they have the potential to break and can then be swallowed. Pesticide Residue. Some of the pesticides out there contain mercury, lead and arsenic. These facts are based on a list from the EWG, (Environmental Working Group) and based on pesticide tests done in the USA. Most of us are now aware of Monsanto using Round Up/Bayer and other devastating cancer causing chemicals kill the insects and also kill bees. It’s become a dire issue. Mexico denied Monsanto from their corn plantations, but there is Monsanto in Mexico working with other farmers. A person from France sued Monsanto for causing his cancer and was awarded 250 million. Earlier this year, a European Food Safety Authority report found almost half (44 percent) of standard food contains one or more chemicals, compared to just 6.5 percent of organic food. It’s best to purchase organic foods if possible. This list was formed by the EWG as the “dirty dozen” foods, which are Strawberries, Spinach, Nectarines, Apples, Grapes, Peaches, Cherries, Pears, Tomatoes, Celery, Potatoes, Sweet bell peppers, +Hot peppers. The Air We Breathe. If you live in a city or next to factories there is not much you can do about this. You may want to go outside the city for exercise if you can. Cigarettes are another way of inhaling. Fortu-

nately, 80% of heavy metals are trapped in the butt and ash. The 20% still will mean frequent exposure to heavy metals, depending on your intake. E cigarettes also contain heavy metals as well as second hand smoke for children. Make good health and wellness decisions and avoid problems later in life. Get your annual checks ups and discover new alternative ways to create health easily and naturally. This article is in no way prescribing medication or diagnosing any health challenges. Thanks for reading! There will be a variety of interesting health and wellness topics all season! For questions or comments please contact Cat@NewEnergyConsciousness.com

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Welcome Home

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Interminable Termites, part 1

ts that time of year when the snowbirds return to Mexico to escape the cold winter back home. For many, the next few weeks will be busy getting their homes ready for the high season. One of the most essential things on your to-do list should be to do a stem to stern inspection of your home for termites. Termites are one of the most destructive creatures on earth. Some of these small insects, called silent destroyers, eat the cellulose in wood, making tunnels in wood framing, structures, furniture, and floors. Termites live in colonies whose sizes can range from several hundred to several millions of insects. Infestations of termites can be very difficult and costly to eradicate. It is estimated that termites cause over $5 billion in damage annually. That is why it is critical to catch them early. Termites are found on almost all continents on earth except for Antarctica. Some estimates put the number of different termite species at over 3000. Each species falls into one of three ecological groups – subterranean, drywood and dampwood. Depending on the species, each colony can include one or more queen, kings, workers, swarmers, immature termites, soldiers, nymphs and reproductives. In our homes in Mexico, drywood termites are the ones to check your home for. Once or twice per year, as the season gets warm and generally before heavy rain, the swarmers fly from the existing colony with the intent of starting a new colony. Although the swarmers

cannot fly far on their own, with breezes, they are able to travel further distances. Drywood termites in Mexico are the size of larger ants, and when in migrating stage, have wings. Each termite has four wings that are silver in color. Once they land, they discard their wings and crawl around looking for the best location to mate. That means finding an area with a reliable food source such as untreated softwoods and particle board, paper, plastic, cardboard, and even insulation around pipes. Termites will also eat the paper off the back of drywall. Once they have found their home, the queen produces eggs to populate the new colony. A queen can create thousands of eggs per day. To enable the nest to grow, the worker termites feed the other members of the colony with substances derived from the digestion of the food source, either from the mouth or anus (yuk!) Unfortunately, we also inadvertently contribute to potential termite infestations in our homes in Mexico. Many termites are transported inside of wood furniture, crates, and packaging. That is why it is so important to purchase furniture made from treated materials and to quickly dispose of any packaging materials such as cardboard, plastic or crates. Even the cardboard boxes at your local grocery store may have termites. Next week: More on how to identify and eliminate termites Have you recently purchased a new home in Mexico? Get your home furnished for free! Contact me at furniture@solutionsmexico.com for all the details.

2018 Best of Banderas Bay Winners

ay back in January the Vallarta Tribune ran its first Reader’s Choice Awards, presenting over 300 businesses with their Pata Salada award for being recognized as the best in their category. As we ramp up for the coming winter season and you’re making plans on what to do and where to go, consider using this resource for all the best of the best in Banderas Bay. Here are just a few of the 100’s of categories and their winners:

Best Boutique hotel – Casa Karma Best Florist – Flowers to Go Best Fundraising Event – What a Drag Best Spa – Metamorfosis

Best Breakfast Restaurant – Fredy’s Tucan Best Coffee shop - Dee’s Coffee Company Starting in December 2018, the Vallarta Tribune will again run the Best of Banderas Bay Reader’s Choice Awards where you’ll be able to vote for your favourite bars, restaurants, tour companies, designers, entertainers and more. See all the winners online at www.vallartatribune.com/ best-vallarta-2018/

What is the “Celebración de las Letras”? By: Gabriela Garcia

os Mangos Library celebrates the winter season 2018/2019 with three Mexican writers who have influenced in a decisive way the world of letters of our country; Juan Jose Arreola, Elena Garro and Rosario Castellanos. Each season The Library aims to highlight selected writers so that the local and the ex-pat community, can get to know them and enjoy their works. All activi-

ties related to these celebrations will be presented in a bilingual format. If you are curious to learn about our writers do not miss this chance! The library will carry out a series of activities and readings that will lead to get to know these authors better, to analyze their works critically, to discover their personalities and contributions to the culture of Mexico. We hope that the local society is interested in discovering, interpreting and

recognizing the works of these novelists. We will begin on the 9th of November, with Juan José Arreola, the most illustrious jalisciense, the artisan of the word, the comedian of the "Bestiary"; and at the same time we will celebrate what would have been his 100th birthday. Later in February it is the turn of Elena Garro; screenwriter, journalist, dramatist, storyteller and Mexican novelist. Reluctant

precursor of "magical realism", wife of Octavio Paz. Garro was a writer of the marginalization of women, of women's freedom and of political freedom. Finally in March we will remember Rosario Castellanos who was a Mexican writer and diplomat, considered one of the most important and prolific Mexican writers of the 20th century. She dedicated an extensive part of her work and her energies

to the defense of women's rights, and of indigenous people, work for which she is remembered as one of the symbols of Latin American feminism. The events of the Celebration de las Letras are held at the Los Mangos Library; lectures, stage plays, video and films, as well as photographic and art exhibitions will take over our main spaces. Please visit our webpage for more information: www.bibliotecalosmangos.org

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Feel Alive During Mexico’s Day of the Dead

Dead because they have altars, catrinas and more to match the entertainment. See an explosion of acrobatic skill, pulse-pounding rhythms, vibrant dance, spectacular costumes and an interpretation of the Aztec creation story, where the spirit world once again comes alive!

exico’s Day of the Dead is right around the corner. But death is not something to be feared on this holiday. In Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, it’s the time of year that feels most alive.

Day of the Dead 2018

Day of the Dead is one of Mexico’s most important traditions because of the mystical rituals that surround it. Roots of the celebration can be traced well over 3,000 years ago in pre-Hispanic cultures such as Aztecs and the Mayans. UNESCO has since declared it an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In modern times, the 2-day celebration runs from November 1-2, encompassing All Saints’ Day ( Nov 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov 2). The popular belief is that those who have left us return from beyond the grave. Back on Earth, they are reunited with their families who pay respects by offering food, drink, treats and gifts. Living alongside death means that Mexicans have learned to accept it in their lives. But this is also a time for tourists to see what

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Mexican heritage all about.

Parades in Puerto Vallarta

In Puerto Vallarta, Day of the Dead kicks off with a colourful parade from the cemetery to the Malecón, a milelong boardwalk dotted by art sculptures. The parade heads towards the Cuale River market, passing red-roofed buildings and cobbled streets as well as different parks and churches. Ballet dancers perform for cheering crowds along the way. Mariachis serenade the dead and alive alike with lively music. Everywhere you look, you’ll see people dressed in dapper skeleton costumes and skull make-up known

as the Catrina. Large altars built around the city hall from across the Malecón guide the spirits home. Many businesses also put up beautiful altars for public display. If you walk through the neighbourhoods, you can even see small altars on the sidewalks in front of houses. Live performances and art exhibitions pop up throughout the event. A folk festival, catrina contest and fireworks cap off the night with a bang. Of course, many other attractions in the area will tempt you too. Rhythms of the Night – SAVIA by Vallarta Adventures is the #1 dinner show in Puerto Vallarta. It’s a great option during Day of the

Nearby, Riviera Nayarit comes to life with festivals to remember and revere the dead. Families gather at gravesides to celebrate the lives of deceased loved ones. Carpets of marigold line hundreds of altars in tribute to those who are no longer with us. As the festivities reach full swing, mariachi bands, sombreros and skeletons flood the streets. Some well-known local artists, from the Huichol to the hipsters of Revolucion del Sueño, create elaborate yet traditional altars adorned in festive crafts and crepe paper. Meanwhile, seaside towns such as Sayulita reveal a world decorated in calacas. These iconic symbols are depicted as joyous rather than mournful. They are commonly seen

as carved skull masks worn by revelers, figures made of wood or clay, or as candies eaten by relatives and friends. A unique Day of the Dead dish is pan de muerto, a sweet egg-based bread baked in simple round shapes, often engraved with a skull and crossbones. Spirits are believed to absorb its essence after their long journey back to Earth. Besides all the fun, you can’t beat the weather this time of year. There’s hardly any rain, low humidity and everything blooms along the coast. As the celebration hits its stride, the fragrance of flowers, candles and incense fills the autumn air. Walking from the central plaza to the cemetery is especially magical on a warm evening.

In Loving Memory

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Vibes & Vices:

Art es’Vida Cultural Festival @ Plaza del Pitillal

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s I mentioned before (what, you haven’t been reading this column since the beginning?) the town square in the scenic city subdivision known as Pitillal regularly hosts special events that are open to the public, and the latest was this celebration of creativity made possible by the volunteers at Art’es Vida. The Vibes: The Cultural Festival was a two-day event featuring a lineup of local musicians as well as a live mural installation, but a bit of an early wakeup call had put me on a path past Plaza del Pitillal just in time for arts n crafts time. It was a sunny Saturday morning as I strolled down Francisco Villa on my way between to and fro. Church bells blew in on the uncharacteristically cool breeze in the air at this

uncommonly early hour. My weird tunic thing fluttered excitedly...it felt like a good day. Wandering into the square, my eye was immediately captivated by a group of focused individuals working to wrap sticks in colorful string somehow. It certainly looked crafty. “Quieres participar?” asked one of the volunteers after spotting me sniffing along the edges of the event. I had some time to kill before the monthly networking event at Monzón I was dressed for, so after careful consideration I employed one of my favorite Spanish phrases. “¿Por qué no?” The Vices: The project ended up I partaking in was the making of an Ojo de Dios, a “God’s Eye”, thought by some believers to

provide protection and represent the omniscience of their creator. This writer found it offered a good look at the concept of limitations. You see, people often make note of my unusual self-decoration preferences, and here is where I will admit that they are a reflection of my standing as a thoroughly unskilled visual artist. Whether the medium is paint, pencils, or photography, the bottom line is that even though I bring plenty of enthusiasm to the table every time, I’m not very good at it. I, like, don’t have the fingers for it or something. And so, since I currently lack the ability to create beautiful things to look at, I choose to become one on a daily basis. Flowers and fabrics, bracelets and baubles, just the most aggressive accessorization. The practice is relevant to this piece because the finished product you see today took me about 2 hours and was about as difficult for me as sledding uphill in summer. I struggled mightily with the children’s craft project, repeatedly weaving the yarn every which way but the right one. Eventually, I began to see something develop that looked sort of right, but not before a pint-sized critic patrolled the crafting area offering unsolicited reviews of each person’s work. “Muy bien...bien... qué lindo...tan chido…” He paused at my side to take in my distorted proportions and clearly crooked construction. “Mas o menos,” came the expert’s evaluation. Good enough...plus I liked it and had fun doing it, which is what was important. The Verdict: If you’re asking me--and you kind of are since you read this far--art is just as much about the experience as it is about the effect. The act of achieving an aesthetic is itself an art, the immersive zen of an adult coloring book, the meticulous arrangement of interior design. Art evokes emotion...in my opinion anything that fits that description can qualify. Now, will history remember me as Leonardo F. daVinci? Probably not at this point in my career, but hell...I’m enjoying myself and that’s pretty cool. The Cultural Festival in Plaza Pitillal was a showcase of that sentiment, giving we unlicensed artists a place to expose a bit of the masterpiece that lies within. Be sure to follow Art’es Vida’s for details about their next event... maybe I’ll catch you there. Info: https://www.facebook.com/ artes.vida.5

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Streets Alive Three Times a Father John Warren

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John Warren is in charge of Publicity for the International Friendship Club (IFC). His articles describe the programs and charities that IFC supports, the sources of income of IFC and the social experiences, lectures and classes that members can enjoy. During the summer John writes about Puerto Vallarta. As we wander the streets of Puerto Vallarta we find ourselves, this week, at the steps of the church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the iconic landmarks in the city. The street in front of the church is Calle Hidalgo, named for “the Father of Mexico”, Miguel Hidalgo, a Roman Catholic priest and a leader of the Mexican War of Independence. He was a bit of a strange fellow. Born in 1753 to wealthy parents whose families were both descended from Spanish immigrants, Hidalgo benefited from private education, studied at university in Morelia, Michoacán, and was ordained as a priest in 1778. He stayed in academia, taught at his university and became a dean when he was just thirty-nine. He was a very bright intellectual and influenced by some of the new philosophy coming from Europe. His liberal ideas ( he disagreed with the Catholic church’s opinions on the virgin birth, the power of popes and, especially, the celibacy of priests) got him in trouble with the church leaders and they kicked him out of the college and sent him out to minister to the flock as a parish priest in Colima, then in San Felipe Torres Mochas and, in 1802, he was assigned to Dolores in the state of Guanajuato. Celibacy was not his strong point. Not only was he father to his parishioners he fathered quite a few. Records show that he sired at least eight children from four different women. His family’s wealth allowed him to hire priests look after his liturgical responsibilities while he helped his parishioners with improving their income and living conditions and they loved him for it. The church authorities took a different view. Complaints to the Inquisition while he was the priest in the parish of San Felipe Torres Mochas were about his moral and theological behaviour. His accusers agreed that he had a “fine brain” and a “cheerful disposition” but he also had some extravagant habits. Statements show that “he was a

professional gambler and free in his treatment of women” and that “ his house is a place where you find male and female musicians, games of chance and dancing”. His opinions about church lore were also problematic. Hidalgo was said to have denied the existence of hell, he read books that were banned by the church and “even went to the extreme of jovially arguing (in the confessional, according to some) that fornication was not a sin”. Somehow, he escaped punishment by the Inquisition. He had spent his childhood around Indians on his father’s hacienda Hidalgo and was able to speak a number of their dialects and he was very sympathetic to their poverty and the domination they suffered at the hands of Spanish officials. In the early years of the nineteenth century thoughts of Mexican independence from Spanish domination began to be voiced and plotted by the criollo intellectuals in Guanajuato including Miguel

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19 Hidalgo, Ignacio Allende and Mariano Abasolo. The names of the plotters were discovered before the planned date of the insurrection but, before he could be arrested Hidalgo, on the morning of 16th September 1810, rang the church bell to summon his parishioners to the church square in Dolores and delivered his famous cry, El Grito De Dolores, The Cry Of Dolores, calling the people of his parish to join with him in a rebellion against the current Spanish government in Mexico. He called on his followers to open the jails and free the prisoners of Dolores, to lock up the Spanish officials and their families in their place and to sack the houses and haciendas of the Spaniards. Within days the whole central region of Mexico, the Bajío, was in flames. It was the beginning of the War of Independence and, consequently, the Catholic Father, Miguel Hidalgo, became known as The Father of Mexico. Hidalgo was the religious father of his parishioners, a father to numerous children and the father of his country. Few, if any, men can claim that trio of accomplishments. The street, Hidalgo, is one of my favourites. The traffic drives one-way, either to the north or to the south….depending on which block you’re on. Casa Tradicional and Gaby’s restaurants are two good places to eat, the church has wonderful acoustics and there are all sorts of school kids and food carts that provide a relaxed and happy atmosphere. Take a stroll along Hidalgo. It has lots to offer.

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Rebozos - Endangered Folk Art?

y definition, a rebozo is a handmade shawl woven either on a footloom or backstrap loom. Which means that any shawl or length of material, no matter how beautiful, should not be called a rebozo unless it is handmade. The history is long for this particular textile item, and continues to grow more complicated with time. Neill James, an adventurer and travel writer in the 1940s, wrote in her book, Dust on My Heart, “The rebozo, a two-meter length of cotton or silk, is the most useful garment ever thought up by women. “It’s a wrap during the chill dawn and after sunset hours; during the heat of the day draped Arab style over the head, it’s a hat. Coiled turban-like atop the head, it serves as padding when carrying a heavy burden. Given a few intricate folds and purchased fetchingly at an angle, shading the face on the sunny side, it’s an eyecatcher. I’ve seen babies wrapped in it, women sleeping in it; I’ve seen it uses dexterously as a shield while a nude modestly bathed in the river. Tied across the shoulders, it is an

effective knapsack for caring heavy burdens. Draped madonna-like over the head it is high fashion is the most exclusive church.” And in her own, sometimes slanted, style, she added, “And should fancy dictate, with her rebozo, a woman could even hang herself.“

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The origin of the garment is unclear, but most likely derived in the early colonial period, as traditional versions of the garment show indigenous, European and Asian influences. Traditional rebozos are handwoven from cotton, wool, silk and rayon in various lengths but all have some kind of pattern (usually from the ikat method of dying) and have fringe, which can be finger weaved into complicated designs. The garment is considered to be part of Mexican identity and nearly all Mexican women own at least one. It has been prominently worn by women such as Frida Kahlo, actress María Félix and former Mexican first lady Margarita Zavala and still popular in rural areas

of the country. However, its use has diminished in urban areas. We should be happy the term rebozo comes from the Spanish rather than the Nahua, an indigenous people who call it “ciua nequealtlapacholoni.” This bit of material has been beloved by women throughout time and place in Mexico and played a role in the Mexican Revolution of 1910 when it was adopted by the Adelitas. These rebel women used it to smuggle guns and other weapons past government checkpoints making it synonymous with Mexico’s struggle for independence. Is the Rebozo, symbol of Mexican identity endangered? Rebozo by Teofila Servin, Feria Maestros del Arte 2018 Ana Celia Martínez, professor of Mesoamerican studies at the National Autonomous University, says there are fewer than 200 rebozo weavers left in Mexico. Logically, the culprits are progress and globalization. As Professor Martínez states, “Chinese rebozos are inexpensive

and mass-produced using synthetic fibers. The end product is very fragile and frays very easily and the dyes wash off after a short time, while Mexican rebozos can remain intact for decades.” Professor Martínez won the Tenerife International Artisan Prize 2014 for her project, “Izote, Iczotl, fiber with identity, tradition and permanence,” designed to preserve an endangered type of fiber called izote, which is produced in Zumpahuacán in the State of México. (Izote is known as the yucca plant in the southwestern US.) Izote is seen to have historical importance because its use in pre-Hispanic times is evident in documents such as the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century manuscript containing a history of Aztec rulers, where the pictograms show izote blankets. At Feria Maestros del Arte 2018, the premier Mexican folk art fair in Mexico, Marta Turok, a Mexican applied anthropologist focusing on socio-economic development will speak on the forces that endanger the rebozo. Through research, government work, education and advocacy, she has worked to raise the prestige of Mexican handcrafts and folk art and to help artisans improve their economic status. Her work has been recognized with awards from various governmental and non-governmental agencies. Note: Special discussion of the history and endangerment of this symbol of Mexican identity at Feria Maestros del Arte, November 9-11, 2018 in Ajijic, Jalisco. Reprinted from Mexico Stories

Feria Maestros del Arte Features Over 85 Artisans

he indigenous folk art of Mexico is in danger of disappearing if artists cannot find outlets to sell their work. Feria Maestros del Arte was created to offer these artists a venue to sell their work at no charge to them for many, the sales they make at the Feria are the largest portion of their yearly income. Organized by an army of volunteers, artists do not pay any fees or percentage of sales. They are hosted by local families, fed, and assisted with their transportation costs. The hosts’ participation in the Feria makes for a unique community experience. Every year, extraordinary cross-cultural bonds are forged between families of diverse backgrounds. This is arguably one of the most important artisan fairs in Mexico.

Over 85 artists from across Mexico will present their creations for this three day fair. The quality and diver-

sity of the work is outstanding. If you have the chance to attend the fair, do not miss it. November 9-11, 2018

“The Colors of Nature” www.mexicoartshow.com/index. html

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Travel Mexico: A Life Of Surfing, Art And Community Christie Seeley

vezelay@mac.com Vallartasounds.com From Oakland, California to Puerto Vallarta…lured by music of guitars and sounds of the sea. vallartasounds.com

n the small town of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca in 1984, the first son of a handsome fisherman from Acapulco and his beautiful Afro Mexican wife came into the world. Times were tough in those days and though his father worked hard at his trade and his mother did what she could to keep the family going they were quite poor. Julio had little formal education as the family grew rapidly and he had to abandon his studies to help his mother at an early age. He once told me that his day began early in the morning with some fishing line tied to a stick as he tried to catch a fish to feed his brothers and sisters. Puerto Escondido itself was

a poor town. It’s major industry outside of fishing was a tremendous wave at Zicatela Beach that was a challenge to the world’s competitive surfing community. The local boys could not afford a board so they had to do without learning to surf and participation in the international competitions for prize money. An older resident befriended Julio and helped him get his own board. He excelled over the years becoming one of the outstanding surfers of his generation in the area. Working as a surf instructor and repairing boards he paid the community back by helping other young locals realize their potential on the waves. Julio began expressing his

artistic talent on the surf boards he repaired or took in from fellow surfers who wanted his creative artwork to decorate their boards. Eventually he began creating unique canvases and other items which he sold in his surf shop, home to his surf school Zicazteca. The local magazine Viva Puerto began asking him to create their cover page for them. When people came through the commu-

nity from other parts of Mexico and from Europe or the US and Canada, they were amazed by the fruits of his imagination which express his Mexicanism as well as his Afro Mexican background. In his work there is always the theme of water, waves, surfing, his love for animals and his marvelous sense of humor. You can see some of Julio’s work on his website www.zicazteca.com.

There, you can also book surf lessons with Julio who is known for his patience with children and beginners as well as his skills helping more advanced surfers wishing to perfect their surfing abilities. Those who have studied with him rave about his upbeat attitude and ability to connect with them and impart his knowledge and skills to their advantage. If you ask around you will find it difficult to encounter anyone from Puerto Escondido who does not know and speak highly of this responsible and talented young man. You can get to Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca from Puerto Vallarta and other origins by air through Mexico City connecting onto flights to Puerto Escondido airport or to nearby Huatulco. If you are visiting Oaxaca City you will find the highway to the coast is being improved providing better auto transportation and service by bus. Go to YouTube to see more about Julio and the creation of Zicazteca Surf School, his art and his community! https://youtu.be/zdqL1TG82sQ Don’t miss Pulgas Surfs! https:// youtu.be/CnOEwzl9m5Q Where to stay: Hotel Casa Dan hotelcasadan.com

Naked Boys Singing! and pianist Jean-Guy Comeau’s ‘Totally Romantico’ to Debut at Incanto

ianist and singer Jean-Guy Comeau (Jay-Gee) is one of Vallarta’s most versatile musicians and has been performing solo and with other artists in the city’s different venues for the last 15 years. His classical training and teaching career permit him to be at ease in diverse multiple musical styles, passing from Baroque to jazz along with his interest in French and Mexican genres. He has been part of Incanto’s roster of popular entertainers from the very beginning and is currently a vocal coach for the upcoming off-Broadway hit, Naked Boys Singing! His all-new show in the piano bar,‘Totally Romantico’ includes smooth jazz, light classics, French and Latin favorites and has something for everyone. He will play on Wednesdays from 5-7pm beginning Nov. 7. Naked Boys Singing! Conceived and directed by Robert Schrock, this hit musical comedy revue had its New York premier twenty years ago and ran for over twelve years to become the second longest-running musical in off-Broadway history. This year also marks the 20th anniversary

of the world premiere in Los Angeles in 1998. It stars six talented guys who sing and dance au-natural, with music direction by Bob Bruneau and Jean-Guy Comeau. The all-Latino ensemble features actors/singers Max Albertos, Mitchell Guzman, Joby Hernandez, Fidel Rebolledo, Renzo Sotelo, and Luis Villanueva. Opening night is Oct 31 at 7pm. Visit Incanto’s all-new website for tickets. Now playing in Incanto’s theater, internationally known vocalist Hannah Brady takes you on a musical journey featuring classic jazz, swing, and a dash of Broadway in ‘A Golden Era Evening’. Familiar favorites include I’ll Be Seeing You, Lost and Found, People, and a few other musical comedy gems that

will have you reeling with laughter. Hannah will be accompanied by Andres Piedra on piano. Saturdays at 8pm. Local artist Armando Reyes’ ‘Life Drawing’ Art Workshops are now on select Wednesdays at 4pm. Some art supplies will be provided, and you can bring your own. There will be a nude model to draw and the artist will share his talent and expertise. Participation is encouraged but not required. Beginners welcome. Your first drink is included. See Incanto’s website and facebook page for more details and information. Incanto’s final Dinner & Movie for the season hosted by Paco Ojeda will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 7pm featuring the 1988 film, ‘Beetlejuice’. Enjoy a special dinner menu, big screen, and air-conditioning. Incanto will celebrate Halloween with their annual party and costume contest in the piano bar on Oct. 31 starting at 9pm. 2x1 margaritas all-night long, live entertainment and some fun surprises. Costume contest at 11pm with more than 5000 pesos in cash and prizes. The cast of ‘Naked Boys Singing!’ will

join following their show. No cover charge. Visit Incanto’s website www. IncantoVallarta.com. Voted “Best Live Music Venue” in Vallarta in 2018. No cover charge in the piano

bar. Located at Insurgentes 109 at the Rio Cuale. Hours: 4pm-11:30pm Tues. - Sun. Phone: 322-223-9756. Casual dining. Closed on Mondays. Monday hours resume on Nov. 5.

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Olive Ridley Sea Turtles: A Treasure of Puerto Vallarta

hese beautiful chelonians have inhabited the earth for approximately 150 million years. Resistance and adaptability have been the most powerful tools of these animals to fight for a place in evolution, but it was not until recent times that their permanence among the animal species that populate this planet was threatened, mainly by human extraction – which is its main predation factor. Mexico has undertaken, since the 1960s, the task of preserving and researching sea turtles that nest on the 17 beaches that we have the privilege of calling their ‘summer home’*, scattered throughout the Pacific coast, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. This work stands out internationally for being a pioneer in the environmental policy of protection and conservation of the species. *The waters of the oceans are the natural habitat of sea turtles, leaving their habitat only to deposit their precious eggs and provide a safe place for their young to incubate during the summer. In Puerto Vallarta brave protectors have arisen, a group of people from civil society committed to conservation tasks, and who have achieved the Olive Ridley Turtle’s elimination from the list of “endangered” species;

it is now listed under the “vulnerable” category. This news is quite encouraging for Vicente Peña from the Red Tortuguera association, who has been an activist and protectionist since 1986. On the coastline between the Boca de Tomates Turtle Nursery and Velas Vallarta –a pioneer hotel in the care of this species which has ‘adopted’ this a nearly one-mile stretch of land by providing donations to maintain the conservation work–, the tasks of patrolling, cleaning and preserving the beaches have been fundamental in achieving the highest percentage of hatchling births in the entire destination. In 2017 alone, the successful number of 70,803 births of these specimens was reached, representing 87.6% of hatchlings ready to start their life cycle.

It is in this place where leatherback turtle hatches were released in 2017, a species that is regularly seen in Hawaii (on the same latitude as Puerto Vallarta), Europe, the east coast of the United States, Asia and Africa.

Did you know?

• Seven of the eight sea turtle species in the world live in Mexican seas. • Their favorite delicacies are jellyfish, shrimp, crabs and lobsters. • Their respiratory system is aerobic, so they are prone to come to the surface to breathe periodically, but if any dangerous situation lurks, they are able to practically mutate into anaerobic respiration. Their lungs support hundreds of meters of depth.

• The females return to nest on the same beaches where they were born. The males never touch firm ground. • The ideal temperature for incubation is between 86° F and 93°F. • During their gestation period, which lasts approximately 6 weeks, the eggs are exposed to natural predators such as coyotes, raccoons and crabs. • Each mother turtle can spawn up to 100 eggs. • Upon laying her eggs, the mother compresses the sand by balancing her body over the plastron, which is the ventral face of a turtle’s body – opposed to the carapace. • Baby turtles usually emerge at dusk or early morning when the sand is cool and less predator activity is registered.

• When they touch the water for the first time they must swim on the surface, since the fat they have accumulated for their survival forces them float. After two or three days they can submerge freely. • After 7 to 15 years, the young that managed to survive will return to the beach where they were born to start a new cycle of life. The miracle of life is in our hands. Let’s help preserve this species that allows us the honor of witnessing its struggle to remain among us. Watch a beautiful video on the Olive Ridley turtle rescue from the Campamento Tortuguero Boca de Tomates: facebook. com/releasingseaturtleinPuertoVallarta

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Farmer’s Market Season is Here!

hopping at the traditional markets is a one-of-a-kind experience. Open from November through April - check out all the goodies! The 2018-2019 Farmer’s Market season is almost here! Most markets open the first week of November, on time to welcome the wave of winter tourists, or snowbirds, who flock here from the mostly the United States and Canada. The markets are locally known as “tianguis” and they set up all along the coastal villages from Puerto Vallarta to Chacala. Both locals and visitors have the chance to browse a wonderful variety of organic fruits and vegetables from family orchards, organic coffee, and homemade food and handicrafts, not to mention an opportunity to meet with local artists and artisans as well. Some markets even have live music and cooking demos. Below is a list of many of the seasonal markets, starting from the north we have: Chacala Cultural Market The Chacala Cultural Market opens at the end of November and continues every Saturday through March from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors can start the day off with a visit to the marketplace that’s held at the town plaza, where they can buy food, art, handicrafts, traditional candy, organic produce, and fresh vegetables. A noon visit to this quiet town is always a good idea: you can enjoy the beach, walk to the cove, or head out on the water to kayak, paddle board, surf, or sport fishing. Day: Saturday | Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Location: Main Plaza, Chacala, Nayarit. facebook.com/ MercadoCulturalChacala Tianguis Lo de Marcos The fifth season of the Tianguis Lo de Marcos begins on Saturday, November 3rd; this market is sponsored and coordinated by Galván Real Estate in its entirety. The tianguis is held in a lovely patio and is a comfortable open-air experience with a good group of unique sellers and a lot of fun. As if that weren’t enough, this season will also welcome a holistic healing segment. Opening day: November 3. Day: Saturday | Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. | | Location: #9 Luis Echeverría street, half a block from the Lo de Marcos plaza. facebook.com/ LoDeMarcosTianguis/

La Peñita Market The open-air tianguis in la Peñita de Jaltemba opens up every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Plaza Principal and surroundings. This is an ideal place to buy silver jewelry, linens for your dining table or bedroom, glassware, Talavera dishes, Huichol art, and rugs from Oaxaca. They also have fresh fruits and vegetables for sale, homemade bread, and locally produced honey and coffee. This is one of the biggest and best-known markets in the area. Day: Thursday | Hours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Location: Main Plaza, La Peñita de Jaltemba, Nayarit. Guayabitos Market The Guayabitos Tianguis happens every Monday near the Plaza Principal from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from November through March (it’s closed during the summer). This market is slightly smaller than the tianguis in La Peñita, though visitors will find a good variety of personalized silver jewelry, ceramics, bedding, Talavera dishes and sinks, glassware, Huichol art, Oaxaca rugs, and just about anything you might be looking for. Day: Monday | Hours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Location: Main Plaza, Rincón de Guayabitos, Nayarit. San Pancho Artisanal Market The market opens each winter season every Tuesday offering a selection of fruit and vegetables, artisanal foodstuff, art-objects, and other products created by the residents themselves. The 2018-2019 season begins on Tuesday, November 6; the market is held in the charming Plaza del Sol, which was built during the 60s as part of the “Third World Towns” project started by Mexico’s ex-president, Luis Echeverría Álvarez. Opening day: November 6. Day: Tuesday | Hours: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Location: Plaza del Sol, San Pancho facebook.com/sanpanchomercado/

Sayulita Town Market This tianguis was founded with the noble purpose of promoting sustainable farming and nutrition within the local community, giving small family farmers and homemade foods. It only opens during the Winter Season and offers a variety of organic products, yoghurt, cheese, bread, coffee, baked goods, pesto sauce, soup, natural pet food, soap, lotion, and more. Opening day: November 2. Day: Friday | Hours: 10 am – 2 pm Location: Revolution Avenue, Sayulita, Nayarit www.mercadodelpueblo.org La Cruz Market The Mercado La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, or La Cruz Market, will open on Sunday, November 4th, offering a variety of regional artisanal products. Held at the Marina Riviera Nayarit to one side of the Mercado del Mar, this market is open from 10 am to 2 pm. It’s a fun stroll through the many booths selling all kinds of handmade products, as well as organic fruits and vegetables, cheeses, cold cuts, traditional clothing, and much more. Open from November through April. Opening day: November 4. Days: Sunday | Hours: 10 am to 2 pm | Location: Marina Riviera Nayarit, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit. www.lacruzmarket.com Monday Market/Forever Spring/ Bucerías Art Walk There are three tianguis in Bucerías and all are on Lázaro Cárdenas street: on Mondays it’s the appropriately named Monday Market, on Wednesdays it’s Forever Spring, both are on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Thursday evenings at the Bucerías Art Walk. The first two offer Mexican specialties prepared by locals: gourmet food, handicrafts, leather, home goods, carpets, etc. At the Bucerias Artwalk several art galleries open their doors from 7 pm to 9 pm. About 17 galleries participate each week; some artists

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even prop up their work on the sidewalk. facebook.com/ foreverspringfarmersmarket Riviera Farmer’s Market - Nuevo Vallarta Business Center This colorful market that appears every winter season in the Nuevo Vallarta Business Center is opening its doors on November 6th. Every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. visitors can peruse a delightful selection of artisanal baked goods, fresh coconuts, fresh handmade tlacoyos made from blue corn, exotic cultivated flowers, vegetables, and fresh dry gourmet pasta. There’s also live music and a fun family ambiance—all with the spectacular Marina Nuevo Vallarta in the background. Opening day: November 6. Day: Tuesday | Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Location: #55 Paseo de los Cocoteros, Business Center, Nuevo Vallarta. facebook.com/ finestshoppingmexico/ Olas Altas Farmers Market This popular Saturday market has over 80 vendors selling local produce, art, handmade soaps, jewelry, clothing and even an onsite chiropractor. The food fair offers fresh to go bagels, Thai food and lots of great items to take home with you. Stop by the stage to catch local musicians and be sure to visit the different booths set up for non-profit and charities. They could use your support. Opening day: November 3. Day: Saturday | Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Location: Park Lazaro Cardenas, Old Town Puerto Vallarta facebook.com/ olasaltasfarmersmarket/ Three Hens and a Rooster Every Saturday this small but charming market offers art, fashion and food. Recently relocated to the Lions Club, stop by here before your next dinner party for great take-out meals and the absolute cutest aprons, ever. Your guest won’t know you didn’t slave away all

day in the kitchen. Opening day: October 27. Day: Saturday | Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Location: Lion-s club, Francisco Madera #280, Old Town, Puerto Vallarta facebook.com/ marketpuertovallarta/ Marsol Friday Market The only year round artisan market, The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier is a great place to pick up a last minute hostess gift or get your weekly supply of supplements, herbs and superfoods. They also carry art, clothing, homemade food for takeaway, jewelry and more. Every Sunday | Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Location: Lion’s Club, Francisco Madera #280, Old Town, Puerto Vallarta Southside Shuffle Along arguably the best shopping street in Banderas Bay, the Southside Shuffle happens bi-weekly every Faturday on Basilio Badillo in Vallarta’s famed Old Town. The shops along the boulevard along with the neighbouring streets offer up special deals, live music, wine and snacks all in a whirlwind of friendly faces and joyful greetings. Every Friday | Hours: 6pm to 10 pm | Location: Basilio Badillo, Old Town, Puerto Vallarta facebook.com/SouthSideShuffleBB ArtWalk Puerto Vallarta – Centro Historico Puerto Valalrta is often regaled as having the most art galleries per capita. Every Wednesday evening you can learn more as you stroll through the historic Centro neighbourhood and visit 12 wildly different art galleries. Showcasing upcoming and local artists in all mediums, as well as prominent national and international artists you’ll find collectible painting, ceramics, furniture, jewelry and more. Meet the artists and gallery owners. Every Wednesday starting October 31 – May 29 | Hours: 6 pm – 10 pm | Location: Puerto Vallarta’s Centro Historic neighbourhood. puertovallartaartwalk.com

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Things to do Halloween Night Marcia Blondin

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t seems every bar and restaurant, every theatre and store has a Halloween gimmick this year. You will need to start early and make your rounds judiciously to catch half of what’s going on. Some highlights follow… There are two enticing opening nights, large cash prizes for best costumes, face-painting places (look for a thousand Catrinas on the stroll), cheap drinks and so on and so forth. It’s also Nacho Daddy’s anniversary party with live music and prizes, and their always-great, food. Kimberly McDaniel is throwing a costume bash on the beach at El Barracuda/Bar Solar starting at 9 pm. Before that, will be the biggest and the best party ever to come out of ART

VallARTa. If you’ve ever had the pleasure; then you know what I’m talking about. Nobody throws a party like Nathalie Herling. No.Body. Pilitas Street will be closed, and ART VallARTa and the Amapas Neighborhood Association have joined together to double our fun in this massive street party. For free. There will be live music, food, drinks, prizes, exhibits, altars and the unveiling of a monumental Calavera Alebrije. Classes are going on before, during and after Halloween at Vallarta’s most original art institution. You can learn how to make pan de muerto and sugar skulls. Find out how to build an altar; it doesn’t have to be substantial,

just meaningful. Carrie Eckert is Vallarta’s most exceptional assemblage artist and will show you the way. Nathalie Herling, director of ART VallARTa, brought Maestro Uzziel Alvarez Fuentesfrom Mexico City a month ago to build a monumental alebrije which will be unveiled Halloween night at the street party and he is offering classes as well. Not just creating alebrijes but super

grotesque masks, too! Something you may not know about ART VallARTa, besides the fact they are expanding, they have become one of the most essential craft suppliers in Vallarta. They carry a large selection of canvasses, paints, glazes, clay, artist’s brushes, and even kilns! And they will deliver. Come to Pilitas Street (go to the top of Olas Altas, and you have arrived) Halloween night,

as you are, or in your most excellent costume. The party starts at 6 and runs until 9, so lots of time left in the evening to head downtown. Whatever you get up to stay safe and stay wicked!

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Opening of “El Paseo de las Palmeras más Catrinas” (Spectacular Palm trees dressed as Catrinas) “Raiz Jaliciense” Children Mariachi performance Musical Concert played by the natives of the region the Huicholes.

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Sunday, October 28 Catrinas Show Dance show with Mexican theme "The dance of the Catrina" - 2 sets of Ponce’s Duet Coco Musical Show -Sing and dance with Coco's characters Costume and makeup Contest Catrinas & Catrines

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11:00 to 9:00 pm Galerías Vallarta

Wednesday, October 31 Dia de Muertos Costume and Makeup Contest "The Living Death", Vallarta stories and legends of the dead. Literary Workshop "El Tintero” Opening of Dia de Muertos Altars - Exhibition in City Hall Exterior Hallways “The Living Catrinas” by the E.S.T. #3 students Art Vallarta Gallery “La Muerte se pinta y baila sola” Traditional Party on the Pilitas Street Art, music, dance, mariachi and more. Maleconeada “La Muerte Charra” Charro Parade along the Malecon in accompanied by the Tambora Traditional Mexican Music (Mexican Charros) Huateque de Calaveras - Joyful presentation with Music, Dance, Jokes, Songs and Art Expressions by Centro Cultural Vallartense

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5:00 - 6:00 pm Inside Patio of the City Hall 6:00 pm City Hall 6:00 -9:00 pm Los Arcos Malecon 6:00 – 9:00 pm Pilitas Street, Amapas

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7 pm Hidalgo Park 6-8pm Municipal Market

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Kermés “La Catrina Mexicana” Artistic presentation of singers, Ballet Folclórico, Charros and more. Wandering around the Island. The enigmatic catrinas and catrines (roam the village giving joy and sweets to all visitors. Ballet Mexicanisimo presents its show "The dancing skeletons" Free Tours through Centro "What People tell in Dia de Muertos"

1 – 11 pm At the corner of Constitucion and Lazaro Cárdenas 6 – 8 pm Hidalgo Park 7 pm Calle Francisca Rodríguez 7 pm Los Arcos Malecón 7 pm Los Arcos Malecón 8 – 9 pm Los Arcos Malecón 6 – 10 pm Mercado Municipal Calle Agustín Rodríguez 7pm La Isla Shopping Center 8 – 9 pm Hidalgo Park Tours every hour from 8:30 pm – Midnight at Río Cuale Municipal Market

Sunday, November 4 Vallarta Azteca Mexican Ballet “La Muerte baila al son de Mexico” Artistic Presentations alluding to Dia de Los Muertos - ALIKA SCHOOL Prehispanic Dancers “Atemoxtli” Huateque de Calaveras - Joyful presentation with Music, Dance, Jokes, Songs and Art Expressions by Centro Cultural Vallartense

8pm Hidalgo Park 9pm Hidalgo Park 7 pm Los Arcos Malecon 7 pm Instituto de Cultura Splanade Cuale Island

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“La Catrina Mexicana” Kermes Popular open-air party where there are food stands, fair and amusements “Las Catrinas de Terrones” - Magnifcent Paper Sculptures

Malecón Malecon and City Hall, tourism offices, Park hidalgo and Park Lazaro Cardenas

6 pm - 10 pm Main Municipal Square Every day at the City Hall

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Marsol Friday Market by the Pier “Sea Glass” by Marcia Blondin each Booty has discovered one of the biggest pieces of ‘Cerveza Pacifico Brown’ sea glass this writer has ever seen. One would think, with all the beer consumed in Mexico that brown would be the predominant color of sea glass washed up onto our beaches. Not so. This particular piece is accented with white, and amber-colored beads. Next Tuesday, October 30th from 10 am to 2 pm, The Marsol Market presents our first Bazaar of the season. These monthly events are great fun with sales on furniture, bedding, paintings, lamps, new and gently used clothes and shoes, and much more. Some of our regular vendors at Market come as well, so you never know what small treasures you may find! See Sherry if you would like space to sell things

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you no longer want. This Friday marks the end of our third Summer Market. Many thanks go to the people who continued to visit our small yet mighty Market. And, without a break, we slide into the winter season and welcome back

snowbirds, expats, and fellow vendors who have been busy creating all summer long. Last chance to buy Halloween/Day of the Dead-related jewelry and fabulous wine bags decorated in black cats and

greeting cards with Day-Glo skulls. The Bazaar may very well help you with your contest-winning costume ideas! The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier is open 9:30 am to 1:30 pm year-round.

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VOLUNTARIO / VOLUNTEERING VALLARTA THE JAY SADLER PROJECT MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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DATE: Saturday, November 10 (one day only) TIME: 8:00am until 3:00pm WHERE: Gaviotas #143 in Marina Vallarta (Turn into the Marina at the big whale sculpture; take the first right turn onto Pelicanos; the next right is Gaviotas)

ome check out all the goodies at PuRR Project’s Fall Garage Sale! We’re still collecting donated items, but we have a Casio CTK-120 Keyboard, a Whirlpool microwave, a Ninja Professional Blender/Kitchen System, two

still-in-the-box American Standard sinks, several brand-new Moen/ Helvex designer faucets, a 46-inch RCA HD TV, a glass-top desk, as well as lots of men’s and women’s clothing, jewelry, household items, luggage, artwork – you name it, we

probably have it! All proceeds of the sale will benefit the furry residents of the PuRR Project shelter—it’s been a long, hot, wet summer out there and the coffers are needing replenishment.

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BAZAAR Tuesday, October 30, 10 am to 2 pm Furniture, HOME ITEMS, Clothes and more

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FEBRUARY 02-07-2019 Valle de Bravo/Mexico City Butterfly tour of magical wonder An utterly breathtaking natural spectacle DECEMBER 10-17-2019 Merida/Uxmal/Chichen Itza/Becal “Experience the Archaeological Wonders of the Yucatan” DECEMBER 21-2018 Mascota/Talpa 1 Day Tour 7:am-7:00pm To benefit “Purr Project” A touching spiritual encounter JANUARY 09-11-2019 Tonala Original Special “Shop Till You Drop” Tour

APRIL 06-13-2019 Cuba/Havana/Varadero Beach A nostalgic journey into the past APRIL 16-19-2019 Wine and Food Adventure Explore the best wineries Mexico has to offer MAY 12-17-2019 Mexico City Spa Getaway Retreat Rejuvenate & Revitalize your Body & Soul

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Artisan and Farmer’s Markets in Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit

very year at the end of October through the first week of November we welcome back the many artisan and farmer’s markets that pop-up around the bay and north through the towns of Riviera Nayarit. These markets represent local producers, artisans and entrepreneurs selling homemade food, organic products, arts and crafts, jewelry and more. They are an excellent resource for fresh baked treats, hard to find items and unique souvenirs. Here is an up to date list for most markets, if you know of another please email and we’ll add it to the list. Editor@vallartatribune.com

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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 – (Open Nov. 2) On Calle Revolucion before the bridge

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Olas Altas Farmer’s Market - 9:30 am - 2 pm (Open Nov. 3) at Lazaro Cardenas Parks, Old Town Three Hens & a Rooster Market 9 am - 1:00 pm (Open Oct. 27) at the Lions Club, Madero # 280 Old Town Tianguis Lo de Marcos – (Opens Nov. 3) Located at Main plaza

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Huanacaxtle Farmer’s Market - 9am -3pm (Open Nov.4) Located at La Cruz Marina

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Riviera Market 9am - 2 pm (Open Nov. 6) Located in Nuevo Vallarta in the parking lot behind the Casino.

Wednesday

Bucerias Forever Spring Market - 9am - 1pm (Open Nov. 7) Lazaro Cardenas / Javier Mina - Opposite La Vida condos Vallarta ArtWalk - 6 pm - 10 pm (Open Oct. 31) Various locations.

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Bucerias ArtWalk - 7-9pm - along Lazaro Cardenas (Open Nov. 8) Marina Vallarta Night Market- 6 pm -10 pm (Open Oct. 25) along the marina boardwalk

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PUERTO VALLARTA CHARITY BINGO AT NACHO DADDY— Win big and support local causes. A new season of Charity Bingo returns to Nacho Daddy

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Restaurant & Bar on Wednesday, 31st October, Halloween. If you dress for the occasion, you’ll receive a free jello shot, and the Best Costume will win a free VIP Bingo package for the November 14 games. Nacho Daddy Charity Bingo will be played every other Wednesday at 4:00 pm throughout the Winter/Spring to raise money for two fantastic local charities: Pasitos de Luz and the Colina Spay & Neuter Clinic. More info at nachodaddypv.com 2018 LOS DIAS DE LOS MUERTOS COSTUME BALL AND OPENING PARTY— Annual Day of the Dead Art Exhibition, Special Giant Alebrije

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new season of Charity Bingo returns to Nacho Daddy Restaurant & Bar on Wednesday, October 31. Come in a Halloween costume for a free jello shot and best costume will win a special prize pack for the November 14 Bingo Charity. Supporting two worthwhile charities, Nacho Daddy Charity Bingo will be played every other Wednesday at 4:00 pm until the end of April to raise money for Pasitos de Luz and the Colina Spay & Neuter Clinic. Play for great prizes generously donated by local restaurants and businesses. To help round out the spirit of the games, Nacho Daddy offers Bingo players a variety of food and drink

specials from their yummy menu, so come out, support local charities and enjoy an afternoon of fun and fantastic prizes! Cards go on sale at 3:00 and the games begin at 4:00 pm. 2018-2019 Charity BINGO Schedule October 31, 2018 November 14 & 28 December 12 & 26 January 9 & 23 February 6 & 20 March 6 & 20 April 3 & 17 Remember that 100% of all monies raised from the games will help support Pasitos de Luz and the Colina Spay Neuter Clinic.

Halloween | Día del Los Muertos at Bambinos Trattoria

his Halloween| Día del Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) week October 29th to November 2nd come out to Bambinos Trattoria to see Los Bambinos for an exceptional week of shows. They have prepared a special medley in honor of Día de Los Muertos, featuring the theme song Recuérdame from the famous movie Coco, among others. For their Halloween night show, the group will be giving away a courtesy pair of tickets for dinner and show to the 10th party to reserve! Come in costume! Día de los Muertos is a syncretism of European and pre-Hispanic traditions. Considered culturally emblematic of Mexico, these colorful celebrations are dedicated to honoring those who have passed. During the nights between the 31st and the 2nd the living dress as skeletons (Catrina) and some believe

that the dead walk among us; it is a time when the lines between the living and the dead blur a little. This is a significant celebration in which living family members celebrate the lives of their ancestors, mounting altars with the food and drinks they enjoyed, along with traditional symbols of death: sugar skulls,

sweet breads and marigold flowers. Join Los Bambinos for a fun theme week. On Monday night, 8pm The Beatles keeps the good times rolling. As always, the brothers add their unique spin on the International rock selections, setting the well-loved songs into the Mexican musical landscape…

for an exciting and upbeat show. Looking forward to November, Los Bambinos announce the addition of their FLASHBACK World Favorites Tour Rock n’ Roll Show, so keep posted for details on their webpage. Halloween night, join the group for ELVIS featuring Jorge Acosta on Wednesday night, 8pm. Jorge’s vocal style and intonation is naturally Elvis-like, with tasteful accentuation by Los Bambinos vocal harmonies, the show is a WOW! Come in costume, to enjoy a touching and fun evening while you dine, drink, dance and relive this emblematic musical era. Don’t forget that the 10th reservation wins a pair of show and dinner tickets!! On Fridays, 8pm LATIN PARTY lights up the stage! This is the show for an exquisite mix of rhythms and beautiful vocals. It is a show just as spicy as it is sweet. Each song sweeps you away to a Brazilian

Demonstration, Mask making. Annual Muertos Costume Ball and season-opening party, Opportunities to Walk in the Parades, Film Series and making an altar in the city center. We will have special art classes in all mediums, cooking classes to decorate your special altar and great Day of the dead theme workshops. 8:30 to 11:30 pm. Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook.com/ artvallarta) SUGAR SKULL CLASS WITH NATHALIE HERLING— Make edible Sugar Skulls for your El Dia de los Muertos Altar in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Nathalie Herling will teach a workshop and offer you hands on instructions so you can make Mexican Sugar Skulls. This class will be for adults. Make Sugar skulls for all your future Day of the Dead celebrations. 2 Dates · Oct 24 - Oct 29. ART Vallarta (213 Calle Pilitas | artvallarta.com)

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CONTEMPORARY VISIONS: ART EXPOSITION—Art Exposition featuring Mexico City surreal artists Manuel Contreras and Heteo runs through 21/10/2018. Galerias Vallarta Shopping Center (Fco. Medina Ascencio 2920 - Puerto Vallarta) LIFE DRAWING’ ART WORKSHOP: LOCAL ARTIST ARMANDO REYES— Join us on a new night, Wednesdays at 8pm in the theater. More information and online tickets. More info at IncantoVallarta.com. MALECON SCULPTURES Carnival or a romantic evening in an Old Mexican town square. Don’t be surprised if you hear your favorite Mexican tune set in a foot-tapping Cuban rhythm! Let Los Bambinos awaken your senses with vibrant music, and inspiring four-part harmonies. Bambinos Trattoria is a great place to enjoy fresh Italian Food, prepared by a team of talented Chefs. Open Monday- Saturday with a complete menu Bambinos Trattoria is located at Aguacate #314, on the corner of Carranza street in Old Town Puerto Vallarta (just before Mundo de Azulejos on Carranza). Bring friends and reserve your table early for the best seat in the house. VIP section available in front of the stage. Seating for each show begins at 6:30. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Information and tickets at bambinostrattoria.com or CALL NOW for a reservation (322) 222-4357, English spoken. Don’t miss this must-see week of shows!

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29 101— 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) HANDBUILDING WITH CLAY AT ART VALLARTA— This class will take the beginner student through each step of coil and slab building. The instructor will familiarize you with terms ,tools and processes, supporting your creative vision. 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? Come take part working side by side with student’s from all classes and artists currently in the studio. No instruction is provided, but Rob will be present and available to help you out with equipment and basic needs. 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 and Thursday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. 350 pesos plus Clay Kit (462 pesos). Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook. com/artvallarta) 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 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 the ART VallARTa Art Supply Store located on the first floor. Drop-ins are welcome (based on space availability) or you can attend several classes for more in-depth study, or if you’re working on a more involved project. Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook. com/artvallarta)

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MEXICAN WINE & CHEESE TASTING NIGHT— Our most popular wine tasting: a selection of five boutique Mexican wines paired with five artisan Mexican cheeses. All wines are premium bottles and the cheeses are sourced from a local

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Live Music Calendar This listing features ongoing acts and events at bars, restaurants and venues.

VALLARTA Bambinos Trattoria (Aguacate #314) The Beatles Tribute on Mon at 8 pm ELV1S on Wed at 8 pm Fiesta Latina! On Fri at 8 pm Babel Bar (Aquiles Serdán 437, Isla del Cuale) Zoe and Leónides on Sat from 1 to 3 pm Suite Sound (Magalí Uribe and Nacho Flores) on Sun from 1 to 3 pm Captain Don’s (Honduras 126) Tequila Rush on Fri from 9 pm to 12 am Da Crew on Sat from 9 pm to 12 am Cuates y Cuetes (Francisca Rodriquez 101) Fiery Flamenco Group Tatewari on Wed from 8 to 10 pm Devils Bar Live (527 Morelos) The Zippers on Fri from 8 to 11 pm Soul Trip on Sat from 11:30 pm to 1:30 am El Bar at Food Park PV The Black Tequila on Sat at 9:00 pm Kelekai’s (Liberdad 516, Col. Playa Grande ) The Bay Roots on Sun from 2 to 5 pm Kelly’s Pour Favor (Lazaro Cardenas 245)

The Change on Tue at 7:00pm 3:Tones on Fri at 7:00pm Soul Trip on Sat at 7:00pm Warique (Aquiles Serdan 280) Live Music on Fri and Sun from 7:00 to 10:00pm Que?Pasa (625 Aquiles Serdan) Bob Tandem & Friends on Mon from 7-9 pm Revolution Restaurant & Bar (Matamoros #235 Col. Centro) The Sunset Raiders on Sat at 8 pm Incanto (Insurgentes 109) Zen Hour is Tue - Sun at 4:00pm 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 Dennis Crow on Fri-Sun and Tue-Wed at 9:30pm George Gracia on Sun at 5:00pm Cheko Ruiz Gypsy Kings on Sun at 8:00pm Tongo on Tue at 5:00pm Edgar Roxha on Tue at 7:00pm Joby Hernandez on Wed at 5:00pm More @ incantovallarta.com

To be included in this directory: Add your listing at www.vallartatribune.com/list-event-free/ Deadline for Publication: Friday before Thursday publication date. producer from Atotonilco El Alto, in the state of Jalisco. All cheeses are made using European techniques (think Camembert, Morbier, and Gruyere) but produced locally with a Mexican twist. This is an intimate event capped at only 9 seats. Secure your spot(s) as soon as possible, as they sell out quickly! For more info, please email hola@uncorkmexico. com or visit our website: www.uncormexico.com. Tuesday at 6 pm at Petit Hotel Villa Mercedes (Amapas 175) CHEF RUBEN’S MAGICAL MEXICAN SALSAS— Chef Ruben introduces a journey of different

sauces of Mexico. 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 eat different salsas as we prepare them. 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. $45 USD per person. Wed. at 6 pm at ART Vallarta (213 Calle Pilitas | artvallarta.com)

FILM LA CRUZ MARINA FREE MOVIE NIGHT— In the VIP room at Marina Riviera Nayarit every Thursday at 8:00pm. CINEMA CUC— Free. 1:00 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays 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: MARTES DE CINE— Enjoy movies at the Los Mangos Library Martes de Clássicos Cultural Center, Tuesdays at 7pm. 20 pesos. (Av. Francisco Villa No. 1001 | bibliotecalosmangos.com)

Changes and exciting new additions at Boutique Theatre By Catherine Caldera Publicity Director

he Boutique Community Theatre is humming with anticipation for its lineup this season, according to Ken and Karrie Sebryk, the Boutique’s founding directors. “We welcome our old friends, and are embracing many, many new faces you will see and hear in the coming months,” said Karrie Sebryk, M.A. The Boutique will feature one major new show each month, with the rest of the weeks filled with music, education, and movies.

“We would like to acknowledge all the faces you will not see on opening nights; the crafts people who design and build, and clothe the sets and the actors,” she added. “From sound and lighting design to painting the set, selling tickets and designing posters, these people are vital to each show’s character.” Making her directorial debut at The Boutique is the multi-talented Barbara Ann Renee, a popular PV personality, and veteran show-biz diva. “Heir to a Misfortune” is the show she has chosen. Renee describes the show as “a completely hilarious

farce about a zany group of greedy, quirky characters. The show is something the audience will relate to, and laugh at. A couple of surprising twists will definitely make the audience roar. “We have a great cast with a few newbies who are bringing more community to our community theatre. Shamsun Nazi is the bomb as my Stage Manager and personal assistant. Get ready, Vallarta!” Find out what happens when a wealthy father dies, leaving his three daughters a large fortune. An attorney appears with the sealed will, with instructions to read it in front of a small group of

people. One of them happens to be the deceased millionaire’s secret lady friend, who long has had her eyes on the big bucks. Playing Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for three consecutive weeks, starting at 6 p.m. Nov. 8. The 1997 film “Contact” will kick off the new season of “Dinner and a Movie” presentations by Paco Ojeda. Ojeda is a local editor, writer, photographer and musicologist. The movie stars Jodi Foster and Matthew McConaughey. It is directed by Robert Zemeckis, based on a novel by Carl Sagan. The film will be presented in English, with Spanish subtitles. The

evening begins at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5. TED Type Talks return Nov. 20, expanding to every Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Launching the season will be Paco Ojeda, followed by Nathan Segal on Nov. 27. Entertainer Hannah Brady is slated for Dec. 11. TED Type Talks are presented by PV people who are experts in a variety of thought-provoking fields. Each session includes opportunities for the audience to ask questions, and join in the discussions. To suggest a speaker with an educational, inspirational topic, email catherinecalde-

rapv@gmail.com SIDEBAR: About The Boutique Community Theatre The Boutique Community Theatre offers exciting evenings of dinner-and-ashow options. The theatre is located upstairs at Nacho Daddy, 287 Basilio Badillo. Delicious three-course dinners are served at 5 p.m., with the shows at 6 p.m., for evening programs. Those who prefer dining later can have their meals served after the shows. Tickets are becoming available online at btpv. org. For information call 322-728-6878.

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