Vallarta Tribune Issue 1139 January 31 - February 6 2019

EVENTS

ENTERTAINMENT

Neil Diamond Tribute at El Rio BBQ

Live Life Fancy at Lujo Boutique

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Int’l Charro Championship This Weekend

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ALL-INCLUSIVE NEWS AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE FOR VALLARTA AND RIVIERA NAYARIT

Angeline Kyba Artist Reception

Angeline Kyba

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MAP OF BANDERAS BAY

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VALLARTA SHOPPING PAGES 34-35

EVENTS PAGES 36-37

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

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MSC MAGNIFICA 3,223 02.02.2019 ARTANIA 1,260 04.02.2019 CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,200 05.02.2019 RUBY PRINCESS 3,782 06.02.2019 MAGELLAN 1,250 07.02.2019 CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,200 13.02.2019 BALMORAL 1,397 13.02.2019 MAGELLAN 1,250 14.02.2019 GRAND PRINCESS 2,600 15.02.2019 CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,200 20.02.2019 MAGELLAN 1,250 21.02.2019 EMERALD PRINCESS 3,080 21.02.2019 GRAND PRINCESS 2,600 25.02.2019 RUBY PRINCESS 3,782 25.02.2019 CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,200 27.02.2019

In the month of February Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit welcomes 38,274 passengers!

Bienvenido!

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Roadtrip Otra Vez!

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his past weekend I took to the road (again) under the guise of research and headed north to the small town of Chacala, the last beach town before you drive into the mountains, on your way to Compostela. It’s a fishing village that has grown in recent years to become a lively tourist destination. On the weekends the beachfront restaurants are packed with families enjoying freshly caught seafood and playing in the surf.

The beach is flat and the gentle waves shallow, perfect for small kids and those who don’t want to get their hair wet. The water is so calm that there are paddleboarders in the bay, even in the later afternoon. A couple of sailboats are moored offshore, and colourful fishing pangas line the pier just off the main beach. It’s ridiculously idyllic. And affordable.

Looking like a scene out of an advertisement for a tropical dream vacation, the palapa roofs and swaying palm trees inspire you to imagine a simpler life. And by the looks of the crowd, there are a fair number of people who have settled in Chacala, at least for the winter, living exactly this life. If you know

me, you know I gauge how much I like a place by how much I want to pack everything and move immediately. I loved Chacala so much I messaged a friend and asked her to help find me a long term rental… maybe this is the big move my horoscope is warning me about.

If you have a chance to visit this village, I highly recommend it.

There are many rooms on Airbnb and a dozen or so hotels with rooms that start at 400 pesos for double occupancy (I suggest splurging on the 800 peso rooms). There were vacancies in most places I enquired at, so as long as it's not a major holiday or a long weekend, you can probably show up and find a room easily. There are plenty of restaurants and a couple of small grocery stores. Pack a bathing suit, and you’re good to go!

Now, if you’re not up for a road trip this weekend, there are plenty of great events happening around the bay including all the live music venues which you can check out on page 37.

This week is also the 8th Annual International Charro Championship in Arena Vallarta. This high-energy 5-day event is the highlight of rodeo aficionados and features some of the best horsemen (and women) from Mexico and the United States.

Charro is recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

by UNESCO and is an intrinsic part of Jalisco and Mexican culture. You can learn more about the events at www.arenavallarta.com. Look for details on how to travel by bus from Vallarta and Nayarit to the arena in these pages.

This past week was the final week of voting for the 2nd Annual Best of Vallarta Reader’s Choice Awards. 1000’s of votes were cast and will now be compiled, and the winners for 2019 will be announced in a couple weeks. Hopefully, you’ve had a chance to vote and to read the 'Best of' guide we published this month. Copies have been distributed to over 100 points around the bay – be sure to pick up yours before they’re all gone! Stay tuned for more info. Thank you to everyone who has participated this year – it is much appreciated!

Safe travels and giddyup, Madeline

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10 Oscar nominations for Roma, including best film, director and actress Filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón was himself nominated in four categories

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he accolades for Roma, the award-winning film by Alfonso Cuarón, continued today with the announcement of the Oscar nominations — fully 10 of them, including best picture, best director and best actress.

The filmmaker himself became the third person ever to be nominated in four categories in a single year, joining a short roster that includes Orson Welles and Warren Beatty. Cuarón was nominated for direction, cinematography, original screenplay and best picture.

Yalitza Aparicio’s debut acting performance earned her a nomination as best actress, a singular list that also includes another firsttimer, Lady Gaga, along with Glenn Close, Olivia Colman and Melissa McCarthy.

The nominations earned

by Roma, described by the newspaper SFGate as a “deeply personal exhumation of [Cuarón’s] Mexico City childhood,” also included best supporting actress, best foreign language film, best production design, best sound editing and best sound mixing.

Roma also gave the film’s distributor, Netflix, its first best-picture nomination, a prize that has until now eluded the streaming giant.

Only one other film was nominated in as many categories as Roma this year— Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite.

Best-actress nominee Aparicio,

25, who plays a domestic worker in the home of a family living in Mexico City’s Roma district in the 1970s, is the second Mexican actress to earn the nomination. The first was Salma Hayek for her role in Frida in 2002.

Roma had already made history earlier this month when it became the first foreign language film to win the award for best picture at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, where it won three other awards as

well.

Other awards won by the film include two Golden Globes for best director and best foreign film.

The other best-film nominees this year are Black Panther, BlacKkKlansman, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Favourite, Green Book, A Star Is Born and Vice.

The Academy Awards will be broadcast February 24 at 7:00pm.

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exico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday that the country’s economy will grow above the International Monetary Fund’s estimate of 2.1 percent for this year. “It’s much better than what the International Monetary Fund says, that growth will be two points,”

Lopez Obrador told a news conference. “The economy is going to grow more, their estimate will be wrong.”

Lopez Obrador’s own budget, approved late last month, projected lower economic growth than the IMF estimate. In the budget the economy is forecast to expand 2

percent, compared with an estimated 2.3 percent in 2018.

The IMF lowered its growth target for Mexico from 2.5 percent earlier this month, on the expectation of weaker private investment.

Lopez Obrador took office in December, vowing to run an austere government, encourage

private investment and root out corruption. However, his cancellation of a partially built, $13 billion airport project rattled investors.

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Watch all the Best Picture Oscar Nominated Films

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he Academy Award-nominated films for Best Picture have been revealed, and Incanto (Insurgentes 109 ) is screening them in the weeks prior to the award ceremony. Catch all your favourites and watch the ones you missed from February 3-23, followed by a fabulous Oscar Party planned for the 24th!

Sunday Feb. 3 at 2:00 PM - ROMA Nominated for 10 Academy Awards. From director and writer Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity, Children of Men, Y Tu Mama Tambien), the film follows Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio), a young domestic worker for a family in the middle-class neighborhood of Roma in Mexico City.

Monday Feb. 4 at 2:00 pm Bohemian Rhapsody Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Sound Mixing and Best Sound Editing. A foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet.

Tuesday Feb. 5 at 2 pm - A Star is Born Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Actor, and more. Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga fuse their considerable talents to depict the raw and passionate tale of Jack and Ally, two artistic souls coming together, on stage and in life.

Thursday Feb. 7 at 3 pm - BlackKkKlansman Nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay, visionary filmmaker

Spike Lee brings us the incredible true story of an American hero. Set in the early 1970s, Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department.

Friday Feb. 8 at 2:00 pm Green Book Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Original Screenplay.

When Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on

a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on “The Green Book” to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans.

Saturday Feb. 9 at 2:00 pm The Favourite Tied with 10 Oscar nominations with ROMA. This film portrays early 8th century England at war with the French.

Sunday Feb. 10 at 2:00 pm Black Panther Nominated for Best Picture and more, this film follows Challa who, after the events of “Captain

America: Civil War” returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to take his place as King.

Thursday Feb. 14 at 3:00 pm - VICE Nominated for seven awards, the movie explores the epic story about how a bureaucratic Washington insider quietly became the most powerful man in the world as Vice-President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today. (132 minutes)

SECOND SHOWINGS Saturday Feb. 16 at 2 pm ROMA Tuesday Feb. 19 at 12 noon BlackKkKlansman Wednesday Feb. 20 at 12 noon Favourite Thursday Feb. 21 at 12 noon Green Book Friday Feb. 22 at 12 noon A Star is Born Saturday Feb. 23 at 12 noon VICE Tickets Tickets should be purchased in advance at the box office.

General $150 Preferred $250 includes one house drink

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El Parque de los Azulejos: A Legacy Of Love

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ot long ago I was talking with a friend about the tile park… where the project has been and where it’s going. At one point I asked her: “what do you think will be the biggest legacy of El Parque de los Azulejos, generations into the future?”

Without skipping a beat she said “Love, and healing.”

I agree. That’s really what this all boils down to, if you look closely. Everything from the regular crew, to the volunteers, the park itself, and the regular cast of characters that never

seems to leave, everything offers its own contribution… its own story to tell. Everything there seems to either need healing, or to offer it to those who do.

For over a year now, Lazaro Cardenas Park has been a beehive of creative activity as Nat and her team transform it into El Parque de los Azulejos, the Tile

Park. And as the tiled surfaces steadily overtake the untiled surfaces, shifts are happening.

Healing is happening, community is happening.

The energy there is palpable.

If it’s been a while since you stopped in for a visit, take a detour through the park next time you’re in town.

Whatever your level of belief on the energy front, it’s a fact that a human being has touched every single piece of tile in that park. Someone placed it purposefully where it rests. The entire park has been touched by

hundreds of different people, with different beginnings in life and different stories to tell. Different energy, same desire: a happy community space that’s as bright as Vallarta itself, as bright as we all feel when we’re together here.

The park is slowly being changed, bit by bit, by people.

And people are being changed too, bit by bit, as the park changes.

It’s absolutely marvelous to be a part of something so healing!

Come see what’s been going on lately, and be blown away by what an impact all this love is making.

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I’m a bilingual Certified Holistic Health Coach, and dance teacher who is passionate about natural health & wellness, sustainability, animal welfare, and eating avocados. I can often be seen doing a little salsa on the beach with my dog Mambo next to me ( I haven’t taught him yet). My mission is to empower you to look and feel your best so that you can do more of what you love. www.wellnesslatina.com.

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he gala for the Vallarta Garden Club went splendidly well. Over 200 people bid on silent auction items before dinner, imbibed massive amounts of wine that was donated (again!) by Paul Crist of Hotel Mercurio. Nicholas Pinney decorated with orange and yellow and flowers so lovely they appeared to be carved of wax. Everyone was dressed beautifully for the Fiesta del Sol; Amy Armstrong and Piel Canela donated their music that was much appreciated by all.

Dancing on the edge of the river and the sea went on and on into the night. Again, Lucy and her staff at Oscar’s worked hard and smiled through it all.

I had lunch with cellist Donald Moline at Incanto last week. He has been immersed in rehearsals for the World Premiere of “Sonidos de Vallarta” a suite written by John Kreitler for cello, piano, flute, and clarinet. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, hurry up! This year the concert will take place in town on the Rio Cuale Island at the Cultural Center.

I asked Donald why there, and he surprised me by telling me how incredibly good the acoustics were. They have had a couple of rehearsals there, and Donald said, “It sounds just like Carnegie Hall.” Well, coming

Detoxing for Better Digestion

D from one who knows, I would say we are in for a rare treat come Saturday night at 7.

I also spoke to Daniel Oliveros, who is the director of I AM PV and will be playing clarinet for the concert. Daniel talked to me of some of the planned changes for the Island: To incorporate more of the outdoors by using glass for the renovations of the classrooms fronting the river.

The Island is woefully underused, but it is being tidied up nicely for the upcoming concert. This fundraiser is the most important of the year for I AM PV (Instituto de Artes Musicales Puerto Vallarta). I hope to see you there!

Until then, be kind and start hugging people you don’t know it’s a great intro, From Here.

etoxing may sound like something you do in AA, but it’s vital for everyone in this toxic world. Taking care of and nurturing my digestion back to health, led me to become certified wellness coach. I believe that good digestion leads to a healthy life. But then one day I realized that in order to have good digestion, detoxing properly is imperative. Detoxing for better digestion leads to less inflammation and less inflammation leads to less disease. In other words, decrease the inflammation and prevent disease.

Hippocrates said it best, “All disease begins in the gut.”

If this is true and disease begins in the gut, aka your digestive system, then having a healthy & strong digestion is key. However, let me share a secret: when the body is toxic, your digestive system is weak. So even if you eat “clean” and only buy organic and hormone-free foods, you are still breathing toxicity in this world.

We live, eat, and breathe toxicity everyday. Look around your home and think of the paint on the walls, the rugs, the pesticides sprayed on your green grass, the exterminator to get rid of the bugs, and even if you are chemical-free in your home, is your makeup chemical-free?

Even if you are totally chemical-free and using make up that is aluminum-free plus other non-toxic chemicals, we are still living and that means eating, breathing, and sleeping in a toxic environment.

Unless you feel that you’re ready to live in a bubble or a hyperbaric chamber, then it is time to wake up to what I call “daily detox”. Detox is not a curse word or anything to be scared about; instead, it is exciting to think about your body & cells actually functioning and rejuvenating if you give them the chance.

I healed my body from gallstones just from doing a cleanse. Detox is about lessening the toxic load in your body.

Your body can’t work properly if there are too may toxins lurking in it. It cannot metabolize properly, absorb nutrients and minerals, or stay hydrated. It is a vicious cycle When your digestive system is not working and cannot break down foods, it cannot focus on getting rid of toxins, and that means you cannot get rid of bloat and fat and skin breakouts and all that jazz that keeps you tired.

Toxins => Inflammation => Weak Digestion The foundation of a detox is not to ever feel deprived or

starved. The goal is to help you do what I have learned to do in my own life: learn how to eat clean and learn what foods are irritating your body.

Eating clean is a way of life, not a diet.

So, we begin to eat whole foods that promote detox in a safe and natural way. Here are my tips for staying healthy & detoxing naturally:

1. Upon waking, drink warm or room water with lemon (or lime), 1 tsp raw apple cider vinegar (if tolerated) and add a dash of cinnamon or cayenne.

2. Start your day by being positive. Find a daily affirmation that gets you fired up.

I love Louise Hay, Geneen Roth, Gabrielle Bernstein, and Marianne Williamson.

3. Try getting quiet without yourself; even just for one minute, and say, “I release what does not serve me.” Hold your heart as you say this out loud and scream it if you want. Own that power.

4. Drink fresh, green juices or make your own green juice with 1 tbsp chlorophyll and lemon and lime and water.

5. Aim for one meal that is super easy on your digestion per day. Try a smoothie, green juice, or soup to give your system a rest.

6. Get moving & shaking.

Yes, physical activity is one of the best ways to detox your body.

7. Drink plenty of water & add lemon, lime, or grapefruit to flush the toxicity.

8. Skin brushing is my favorite way to support the liver and get rid of those toxins 9. Tongue Brushing.

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Paradise and Parenting Leza Warkentin

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

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y kids are now twelve and fourteen, that ripe old age where they have surpassed their parents in their intellect and wisdom, at least according to them. They hold very strong opinions on subjects that interest them, and those opinions will nearly always be the polar opposite of your own. On any other subject that doesn’t captivate them, you would have to hold one of their limbs inside a campfire or remove the digital device that has grown into their hand in order to eke out some kind of response from them when asked.

I am actually enjoying this stage in life in a way that I didn’t expect.

Certainly there are downsides to early adolescence, such as: - Mood swings from abrupt chemical changes in the brain.

Thanks hormones! You’ve already done so much for me in my own personal life… time for someone else to slam doors and have all of the “worst days ever”.

- Getting sucked into arguments about things that make no sense, yet you can barely breathe for the passion you feel - Being made to feel ridiculous for suggesting a pair of shoes that clearly do not go with the outfit being worn

- Understanding that I can never make enough food, or bring home enough pizza But I made myself a promise when I had babies, and it’s one that I intend to fulfill no matter how many times I bite my tongue to ribbons trying to keep it: I promised to live in the moment, and to enjoy my children in whatever developmental phase they were going through. It sounds pretty idealistic, but if it still makes sense to you after spending a night rocking a teething child while you yourself are sick with typhoid, it’s a promise you can keep (trust me).

So I’ve spent some time trying to come up with ways to enjoy this moment, where smiles can be few

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Cool Things about Raising Young Enrolment for the 2019 SUAM Adolescents. classes is no If any strike a chord with you, I salute you and say, quite simply, “May the odds be ever in our favor”.

1. Adolescents are trying on new identities all the time, which is always amusing. Sometimes, for example, I’ll ask a question and get a response in a brand new,

kind of British-y accent. Sure, it’s challenging to keep a respectfully straight face, but who said parenting was easy?

2. Adolescents can have interesting conversations about politics, or relationships, or really anything that you want to talk about (keeping in mind that it may depend on the brain chemical thing I discussed above). They can offer insight and advice, which is wonderful and refreshing. It’s certainly a change from the kids who only wanted to talk about Pikachu or Shopkins and weren’t as willing to discuss something

like, for example, a subject that might be remotely interesting to you.

3. Young adolescents can be surprisingly sensitive and tender, and will see your feelings and emotions as things that exist and matter (keeping in mind the brain chemical thing, people, always keeping it in mind). They will sometimes go to great extremes to comfort you, or make you laugh, or apologize if they are the reason for your unhappiness (and they frequently are).

4. You can get teens to do things like open jars, fix your computer, set up your phone, and deal with your Smart TV, as long as you don’t mind looking like a bumbling old person (and since you are one, no big reach).

5. eens have the ability to say the most hilarious things, mostly on purpose. I love a good laugh, and they know it. They finally get sarcasm and thus use it often.

6. If you love them and treat them with respect, they will let their guards down and trust you with their dear, delicate hearts for a minute. It’s a huge gift and a staggering responsibility, and you’ll never get over the beauty of it.

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Charro Competition this Weekend! How To Get To The Charreria Competition

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ttend the 8th Puerto Vallarta International Charro Championship from January 31 – February 3. Daily competitions and traditional events, this is the perfect way to experience the traditional horse culture of Mexico.

Eighteen of the best Charro teams in Mexico and twelve teams from the United States will gather at Arena Vallarta to compete in the Eighth Puerto Vallarta International Charro Championship.

Considered Mexico’s national sport the Charrería was recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2016.

The Charrería, is a traditional heritage of the Mexican horesmen, and remains today very much a part of Jalisco’s living heritage. Similar to a rodeo, Charro is festive and colorful with traditional Mexican horsemen and women, exhibiting their skills at other equestrian talents.

The Charro competitions will be held from January 31 through February 3rd at Arena Vallarta, located approximately an hour from Puerto Vallarta.

See below for instructions on traveling by public bus to the

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This year’s Championship will feature top local Charros, including 2018’s Séptimo Campeonato Internacional Charro Centenario Puerto Vallarta Champions, three Potrillos de Don “Chente” Fernández from Jalisco, and teams from all over Mexico.

Also competing will be 12 teams from the United States.

Each Charro team, made up of all men in traditional dress, compete in nine different challenges to demonstrate their skills at roping of horses and livestock, bulldogging, bull riding, speed challenges, horse training and commands and

bareback riding.

This year’s Championship tournament will once again feature teams made up of 8 to 12 women dressed in ornate dresses, who will compete in the Escaramuza, performing a variety challenges while riding sidesaddle.

Entrance Fees Thursday & Friday – $100 pesos a day Saturday & Sunday - $200 pesos a day Children under the age of 12 accompanied by paying adults get in free.

Tickets will be available for purchase at the Arena Vallarta box office.

*What bus should I take?

It’s a blue and white bus that reads "Las Palmas" on the front window. It is the only bus that will take you there. It passes by every 15 minutes and it charges around $25pesos per person. *FROM DOWNTOWN, OLD TOWNave or the SOUTHSIDE HOTEL you ever experienced AREA.-lower If you arepain staying in that this back (LBP) area tomakes make ityou verymiss easy work for youorI will recommend that is you take a Bus play?

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*FROM 5 DE DICIEMBRE.Walk to the "funeraria celis" and across the street you will see a Kiosco (convenience store) that’s the bus stop to go to "Las Palmas" and in my opinion the BEST stop for this bus because there will be a lot of empty seats. I recommend

that you try to seat the closest to one of the exit doors.

This bus stop is on the corner of Juarez and San Salvador. Another convenient location is in front of the HSBC bank at Francisco Medina Ascencio and Viena in Colonia Versalles. *NUEVO VALLARTA, BUCERIAS, PUNTA DE MITA, ANY PART OF NAYARIT.- While not the closest stop, the easiest is to take a bus to Puerto Vallarta and tell the bus driver to drop you off at the airport and from there you cross the bridge to the other side and "Las Palmas" bus stop is there.

If you feel lost you can always catch the bus from Walmart in Vallarta. Normally this bus drops people off at the "carretera" however on the days of this event the bus drivers change their route a little bit and they will drop you off at the entrance of the arena. See you there!

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Vallarta Street Art: The Octopus’s Garden

By Algis Kemezys I’d like to be under the sea In an octopus’ garden in the shade He’d let us in, knows where we’ve been In his octopus’ garden in the shade.

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he idea of “Octopus’s Garden” came to Ringo Starr when he was on comedian Peter Sellers boat in Sardinia in 1968. Starr ordered fish and chips, but the waiter mistakenly gave him Octopus, a first for him, and he said of it, “It was okay. A bit rubbery. Tasted like chicken.” The captain went on to tell Starr about how octopi travel along the seabed picking up stones and other shiny objects, creating gardens with them. So, recently while up in the Los Defines barrio, a colonia where all the streets are named after fish, I got to know Adrian Naranjo a man who is exceptionally well read, speaking perfect English and shines while operating the “AMA Cafe Bar” (located at 101 Manatee in Los Delphines).

It seemed every time I stop at his cafe someone cool and fascinating is doing something interesting, and I could get involved, if I wanted to. So like the song, Adrian is the octopus who pulls so many things together like the shiny objects of the Octopus, making his company eclectic and quite wonderful. The cafe is situated in one of my favorite spots with big trees and a mountain view adjacent to some cool and modern designed homes.

The mural, just a minute away from the café, is at Manatee and

Juan Escutia. It is worthy of seeing because it alludes to some of the great legends of Banderas Bay – namely the sunken Galleons filled with treasure that yet have to be found.

If you are in the vicinity of the Los Mangos Library or Costco, the AMA cafe is just minutes away.

The cafe serves lunch and supper and has a few ‘Guadalajara specialites’ such as Tacos de Chamberete at lunch and Lomche Banavo for Tapas type treats for some late night nosh. Things happen

throughout the week. Everybody welcome! facebook.com/AMAVWVcafebar Mural: Manatee and Juan Escutia, Col. Los Delphines

PS. If you know of any murals you would like to direct me to outside downtown Vallarta, you can address them to algis.kemezys@ gmail.com subject: Puerto Vallarta Street Art.

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Medical Matters Pam Thompson

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here is so much chatter that this is the busiest ‘high season’ anyone has experienced. It certainly is for us/me but then again, I remember saying this last year, and the year before that, and the year before that.

Either way, I cannot even think of a word to describe it (even using my Thesaurus!). Nuts. Crazy.

Non-stop. Insane. Not really complaining (much) and I believe a lot of the stress is self-induced. I mean seriously, one can only do their best and for the life of me I cannot figure out how to answer emails any differently than one at a time!

We are up and running at Clinic Sanmare! Woo-hoo! I could not be more proud than I am working with this ‘team’. Our head of nursing, Mari, is truly stellar. She keeps her OR (and her nurses!) in tip top shape and believe me, she runs the tightest ship I have ever seen. After a few glitches (which is normal!) our full staff of receptionists have come together like a finely tuned machine. Our physicians now, still think I am nuts, but we are working together smoothly.

We have so many exciting things in the works but I need to get through Medical Matters first! We do invite you to join us at our ‘official’ grand opening event of Clinic Sanmare on February 1, 2019 at 6pm where we will have the whole thing blessed (we need that), cut the ribbon and give tours! Animo!

Medical Matters is right around the corner. The speakers program is outstanding this year and if you would like a copy, just send me an email. I am still trying to choose my shoes. Another animo!

We are so pleased and proud to have begun working with our new orthopedic physician, Dr. Joel Galindo. He moved here with his family from Guadalajara just to be with us. He is an absolute joy to work with and his English is excellent. Watch for a full article on him

coming soon!

Hospitals remain at full capacity and a big shout out and bravo to all nurses, staff and everyone else that is involved in taking care of patients here. And for the record, once again, yes, I am still at San Javier Hospital! I love it there. I feel like I am in a video game, crossing the street back and forth between the hospital and the clinic.

If you are admitted to a hospital it is VITALLY IMPORTANT that you

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(or your family member) bring your insurance information! It is impossible for the admitting department to call your insurance company to open a case, without the information. Be sure and carry a copy of your information in your wallet/ purse.

We recently did a presentation on general healthcare information in La Cruz and in Nuevo Vallarta. If your group would like one of these presentations, please just send me an email. I cover a plethora of information from insurance to emergencies, death in the area to how hospitals work. There are numerous condo associations and other groups of folks out there and I am more than happy to do this.

Our speakers programs will start up again after Medical Matters. And yowza! Do I have an exciting list!

Send your requests on specific topics as well. Always open for suggestions!

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Welcome Home Sheryl Novak

By Via Anderson

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Sheryl Novak is an expat Canadian who has owned a home in Mexico for over ten years. She is the owner of SOLutions Mexico and The Furniture Store by SOLutions Mexico. She is an expert on sourcing all styles of furniture for all sizes of budgets, in Mexico.

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ne of the most important and expensive pieces of furniture in the home is the sofa. You want to get the longest life from this investment, so it should not only stand the test of time from a décor perspective but also from a durability standpoint.

Our ocean-side, harsh sunlight environment makes selecting the right cover very important. Before you purchase your next piece of

upholstery, here are some tips.

The first consideration is the grade of fabric. Fabric grades are a rating system unique to each manufacturer. These grades range from A which is the least expensive to F which is the most costly.

A grade of fabric does not always relate to how sturdy or durable it is. A more durable fabric tends to cost more, but so do fabrics that are more delicate. A grade of

fabric relates more to how much it cost to acquire or produce that fabric. For instance, a fabric that is more complex in its weave or has a higher thread count will be more expensive than one that is less complex or lower in count.

Some fibers such as polyester are less costly than others such as silk.

Make sure when you are selecting the cover for your upholstered goods, look beyond the grade. The grade does not necessarily equal a longer lasting fabric.

The second consideration is whether the fiber of the fabric is synthetic or natural. Covers made from natural fibers such as cotton, wool, silk, and linen are a lot more fragile than synthetic fibers. They will fade, stain and stretch much easier than synthetic. Beautiful though they may be, they are not necessarily the best investment for our climate and lifestyle. Synthetic, on the other hand, are perfect for our ocean-side properties. Covers made from synthetics simulate the look of natural fibers yet have the durability we need. They have also come a long way over the past thirty years. Synthetic covers come in a variety of looks that you would swear are leather, silk, cotton, and linen. When we show our custo-

mers synthetic fabric samples, they cannot believe they are not natural.

The final consideration is a fabric’s abrasion data or double rub count. In North America, materials are put through a standard durability test called the Wyzenbeek test. A calibrated machine moves a testing pad back and forth (a double rub) over a swatch of the fabric until it is worn out. The higher the double rub count, the more durable the material. Domestic fabrics are rated between 10,000 and 25,000 double rubs.

Any fabric over 15,000 double rubs is considered suitable for high use areas such as family rooms. Occasional use furniture such as side chairs can use a material with a double rub of 3,000 to 9,000.

Durability is critical to long-lasting furniture so make sure to ask the salesperson about the grade and type of fabric and its double rub number. Sign up to our newsletter at www.solutionsmexico.com to receive more advice, tips, pictures, and coupons.

Via Anderson, E-RYT 500, is a yoga and movement coach and teaches a weekly Intelligent Movement Forever class on Thursday at 1 pm at Yoga Vallarta. She also teaches online and in private sessions at her studio. This 76-year-old grandmother practices what she preaches and teaches. She is the author of “How to Move Out of Pain: A Compendium of Intelligent Movement,” to be released in 2019.

Another Antidote for Lower Back Pain: Couch or Beach Chair Slouching Are you sitting too much? verybody knows that sitting for long periods of time is detrimental to our health. But we still do it. The average US adult spends 9-10 hours a day sitting. We sit our jobs. We sit at computers.

We sit watching TV. We sit in automobiles as passengers or drivers.

The older we get, the more time we spend sitting.

Sitting Upright Too Long Can Cause Disc Degeneration, Spinal Height Loss, And Lower Back Pain.

The vertebral discs in your spine expand, contract, and stay hydrated as we move. But, when we sit, they stay compressed, resulting in height loss and disc degeneration.

Sitting puts even more pressure on your spine than standing. And if you are sitting and hunched over a computer, the pressure is even greater.

Most of us sit so much that going to the gym or the yoga studio or taking a walk is not enough to offset the damage. We are “actively sedentary.”

The most common advice given to counteract prolonged sitting and its effects is to “take breaks”, “get your body moving”, or “alternate sitting with standing”. But a 2017 study would have us to consider another possibility: slouching on the couch.

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Movement as Medicine Leigh Thelmadatter

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

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Decompress, Counteracting Spinal Compression That Comes from Prolonged Upright Sitting.

A scientific study reported in Applied Ergonomics1 suggest that alternating upright sitting with Propped Slouched Sitting (PPS), or even reclining postures, could be a better way to address the lower back pain that comes from sitting too long. Because it directly addresses the trunk load and loss of spinal height that is causing the pain.

The study measured changes in the spinal height of 34 healthy adults (19 men, 15 women), ages 15-35, without current neck or lower back pain. These results should apply to us at any age.

Subjects started in a supine position to normalize spine height, followed by loaded upright sitting, followed by Propped Slouched Sitting.

The 2017 study concluded that 10 minutes of PPS postures can reverse the damaging effects of prolonged upright sitting.

Researchers suggested that their findings support a similar

conclusion with other reclined seating positions, which could also be expected to increase the level of unloading.

Are you a person who suffers from lower back pain when you sit too long? I invite you to try couch or beach chair slouching for a change.

Listen to your own body. Let me know how this works for you.

Summing Up: A 2017 study found that alternating upright sitting with reclining postures directly addresses the trunk loading that causes lower back pain when we sit too long.

Don’t be afraid to slouch in your couch or on your beach chair. It might be a game-changer for your lower back pain! And.. you might get taller!

Reference list: Increased spinal height using propped slouched sitting postures: Innovative ways to rehydrate intervertebral discs, Applied Ergonomics 66 (2018) 9-17.

[Medical Disclaimer: This article is for education and information only. It is not a substitute for a doctor’s opinion.]

andcrafts are traditionally made for two types of purposes: utilitarian and ceremonial. The superimposition of Catholicism over indigenous beliefs in Mexico meant that various old crafts were repurposed and new crafts were introduced.

Perhaps the most pervasive of the latter relates to the use of wax.

Candles have been an important part Catholic rites at just about all levels, from home altars and local processions to major masses.

One important consideration is that the Church has not had very strict regulations about when, how and what type of candles to use.

This allows much leeway for crea-

tivity. For example, wax of any type may be used, although pure beeswax still has a special status both because of its natural origin and for the way it burns.

Until the 20th century, candles were made by hand and thus a handcraft. Today just about all are industrially made. However, there are some important exceptions as well as other items made from wax. Artistically, the most important candles are those, which are highly decorated, made for a specific purpose or event.

The most impressive of these are the “velas esquemadas.” Their sizes and forms vary widely, but they usually consist of a single main candle which is highly embellished with wax decorative forms,

often flowers and other vegetative matter. Their size can range from 15 cm to over 2 meters in height.

These are often created as an offering for the community patron saint on his/her day or commissioned as an “ex-voto” a kind of thank-you for a miracle that is thought to have been received.

These esquemadas are made by working a wire frame over the candle and extending out from it.

The metal is covered with crepe or metallic paper on which the wax elements are affixed. These elements are almost always made using wood molds. After molding, they are put directly onto the framework.

There are various areas that are noted for work of this type including Mexico City and several towns in the Bajio region of central Mexico such as Salamanca, Villagrán, Cortázar and Romita. Although they are made year round in various parts of Mexico, they are particularly important for the feast of Corpus Christi in the Bajio region. In the State of Mexico, they have become an important part of the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, where not only are the wax flowers and leaves colored, the Virgin herself appears in wax.

Some of the most impressive work of this type is done in San Luis Potosí where esquemada “gardens” are created. These works are large enough to include various kinds of figures and often include elements of other materials. While they are also made in honor of patron saints, this has not precluded the appearance of modern and other non-traditional elements such as images of airplanes and fireworks. The best place to see these gardens is in Santa María del Río (famous for its rebozos) at the beginning of August when its patron saint, the Virgin of the Assumption is celebrated.

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Vibes & Vices:

Festival del Ceviche y Aguachile @ Parque Lázaro Cárdenas

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he phrase ¨better late than never¨ is a recurring theme in my life. My landlord may disagree somewhat, but for me time is a nebulous concept...we always have it until the day we don´t.

Fortunately this week I had both time and space to visit the 7th edition of Festival del Ceviche y Aguachile in Parque Lázaro Cárdenasthis past Sunday, and spoiler alert: it was well worth the investment of both.

The Vibes: One of the consistent blessings of life on the Banderas Bay is the ability to walk around in utility shorts on a late

January afternoon. A particularly potent dose of sunshine greeted the assembled seafood lovers in the stylishly tiled park, and backed by the skillful sounds of hometown favorite Tres Cuartos, the stage was set for an event worth savoring.

True to form, I had arrived at the festivities a bit late, but this time my delay was more strategic in nature.

Last year´s Ceviche Festival was deservedly a popular event, and this time around I thought I´d wait out the bulk of the crowd in the cool comfort of a nearby bar.

No dice. Not only did the lines for the most popular offerings snake

around the square, the basics of food law dictated that the longest waits led to the best vendors.

Clearly the Universe had dictated I would display at least one virtue on this day...if not punctuality, then patience.

The Vices: At the end of one trial of character awaited the outpost for Bocachica, an establishment I´d been curious about after walking by it half a million times in my neighborhood.

After politely declining down their vegan option--what the flying fish is vegan ceviche, anyway--I went with something much more appealing to my omnivorous tastes, a tangy mahi-mahi ceviche made with coconut milk and ginger that I would have had several more servings of had they not run out while I was eating.

In the meantime I ran into Roger, an apparent reader of this column. After I was finished basking in his compliments, we exchanged origin stories and mutually lamented missing out on Lamara, another celebrated house of ceviche.

He also rebuked me in friendly fashion for my beer selection, which was apparently not good

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enough despite being imported twice, once from The Netherlands and again from Oxxo in my cargo pocket.

As a parting gift/shot, Roger graciously offered me a chance to try a brew officially sanctioned by the event, namely the Rye IPA from Libertad, a debuting brewery in town. Dry and vaguely citrusy with a hoppy punch, it presented a great contrast with the flavorful seafood tostada.

By the time the sun began to set

on the park, I had had more than my share of fun at the festival... even taking my late arrival into account.

The Verdict: I´ve loved ceviche and aguachile ever since I learned that there were uses for raw fish besides sushi, so it shouldn´t come as much of a surprise that I immensely enjoyed this event. Was it a bit crowded? Sure, but that only means it will get bigger and better next time around. Maybe I´ll catch you there.

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the galleries associated with the ArtWalk are located in Centro Histórico, walking from one gallery to another is an easy, enjoyable experience. The starting point and length of stay at each gallery is optional. Our city has become an important center of creation, exhibition and promotion of art.

Centro Histórico, in particular, has fine galleries, with an increasing number of national and international artists, and rivals any other

destination in Mexico. Remarkable paintings, exceptional sculptures, fine ceramics and noteworthy art in many diverse forms – these are the experiences of the ArtWalk.

Puerto Vallarta`s Historic Center contains some of the most important restaurants in Mexico. The ArtWalk Association is proud to recommend Cafe Des Artistes. A perfect dinner will turn any ArtWalk gallery evening into a fantastic culinary and art experience.

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A similar situation opened up in a stained glass facility four years later. He next worked in an engraving studio, and this led to jobs as a graphic designer at leading newspapers. He was also working as a male model and studying art at the University of Guadalajara during part of this period, and creating his own art when possible.

Twenty years ago Hugo Barajas became a full time artist, and this has led to showing in and receiving awards from a number of Mexican museums as well as the Mexican Consulate in Montreal, Canada.

His paintings and sculptures are in collections in the United States, Canada, and in Europe as well as throughout Mexico.

Galeria Pacifico always maintains an ample display of Hugo`s work at their spacious facility at 174 Aldama, just 100 feet up from the Malecon ocean promenade downtown. Pacifico also sponsors the Free Malecon Sculpture Tours on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 and Thursday evenings at 6:00.

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he highly acclaimed painter and sculptor from Guadalajara, Hugo Barajas, is presenting his current exhibition at Galeria Pacifico through February 25. This is his twelfth solo exhibit in as many years at Pacifico. He will be present during the 6:00 to 10:00 PM Wednesday Art Walks on February 6th, 13th and 20th.

His thirty-five newest oil paintings on linen and paper feature mostly female images, often faces, in bright primary colors with dynamic juxtapositions that can often reveal multiple images from different angles. Some can seem cubist, while others show more influence of the great Mexican post-modernist painter, Rufino Tamayo. The painting selection ranges in size from 12 by 14 inches to 5 by 7 feet and will be augmented by some of the artist’s sculptures in bronze, clay and fused glass.

Barajas began doing gallery worthy drawings during pre-school and was painting oils on canvas when only seven years old. By the time he was 16 he had left home and was supporting himself

he Centro Histórico, the original site of Puerto Vallarta was settled on December 12, 1851. The church and crown of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, the famous icon of Puerto Vallarta, the City Hall and Plaza and the Malecón (boardwalk) can all be found in Centro Histórico. Visitors to this traditional area of the city will find a variety of public art, gourmet restaurants, art galleries and unique shops, many specializing in artisan crafts.

Centro Histórico with its cobblestone streets is the home of th eweekly ArtWalk. The purpose of this event is to create an exciting evening for art collectors, art patrons, local residents and interested visitors to discover the great variety and exceptional quality of art available in Puerto Vallarta.

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A slightly cheeky horoscop travels

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n honour of Chinese New Year’s on February 5 – here are your horoscopes for 2019 Year of the Pig. About The Pig Zodiac Sign The Pig is the twelfth of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which they arrived to his party. Pig was late because he overslept. In Chinese culture, pigs are the symbol of wealth.

Their chubby faces and big ears are signs of fortune as well. Pigs might not stand out in a crowd. But they are very realistic. Others may be all talk and no action. Pigs are the opposite.

Though not wasteful spenders, they will let themselves enjoy life.

They love entertainment and will occasionally treat themselves. They are a bit materialistic, but this is motivation for them to work hard. Being able to hold solid objects in their hands gives them security.

They are energetic and are always enthusiastic, even for boring jobs. If given the chance, they will take positions of power and status.

They believe that only those people have the right to speak, and that’s what they want.

Pigs are the most compatible with Tigers. The brave Tiger gives Pigs the security they need. The Rabbit will be attracted by the Pig’s intelligence and warmth. With the Goat, there are many common interests and topics.

What does 2019 bring?

According to the Chinese astrology , 2019 is a great year to make money, and a good year to invest!

2019 is going to be full of joy, a year of friendship and love for all the zodiac signs; an auspicious year because the Pig attracts success in all the spheres of life.

Rat - A year full of happiness and prosperity!

Ox - A good year for Ox. A time with good opportunities to make money.

Tiger - Born in a strong and independent zodiac sign, as a general rule, you do what you please. This year through, you will need to learn how to come to terms with others.

Rabbit - An excellent year is waiting for you! A bit less wary than

usual, you will easily get close to others and make new friends.

Dragon - For you, the impact of the Pig’s calmness will mean a year of reconsiderations.

Snake - This year you’ll have to be combative and persuasive Horse - The year of the Pig 2019 is going to be more auspicious than the Dog Year 2018 !

Goat - A 2019 year under the mark of chance, when all your ambitions will be fulfilled.

Monkey - A year under the influence of chance!

Rooster - This year you need to actually pay attention to the quality of your relationships with others, if you want to succeed.

Dog - This year count only on your own efforts in order to succeed.

Pig - The year 2019 is yours, right? Start by setting your priorities and then get to work: once you start moving, you will start seeing results.

Professional Outlook In the professional activity of Rat, Ox, Rabbit and Goat natives, everything should go very well. Full of energy and combativeness, the natives of these zodiac signs have every incentive to take advantage of any opportunity and set their goals as high as possible. Their efforts will be capitalized, having the chance on their side, between July and October of 2019.

At the beginning of fall and towards the end of 2019, they will have to work harder, in case they are involved in teamwork projects.

The professional activity of Tiger, Horse, Monkey and Pig natives, in 2019: at the end of February and all throughout March, it is best to balance their efforts otherwise; they will risk being overcome by exhaustion. Only from October-November of 2019, the natives of these zodiac signs will be able to achieve all their goals.

This will ensure harmony at your workplace and help you improve the relationship with others.

In terms of professional projects and activities, 2019 is going to an interesting year for the natives of Dragon, Snake, Rooster, and Dog. More ambitious than usual the natives of these zodiac signs will stop taking refuge in secondary roles

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Health The health of Rat, Ox, Dog, and Monkey natives in 2019: From a physical point of view, nervousness is going to be their enemy during this year. According to the horoscope, the natives of these zodiac signs should not allow an excess of energy wrongly channeled to transform in stress or insomnia.

Those born under the Tiger, Rooster, Horse and Rabbit zodiac signs have an enviable energy all throughout 2019. Yet, these natives should make sure not to overestimate their strength. Also, the excess risk (alimentation and not only) should be carefully regarded, because it can throw their body out of balance.

Health-wise, those born under the Dragon, Snake, Pig, and Goat zodiac signs should have a reasonable attitude: they risk being out of shape.

They will have so many things to do that their energy reserves, although important, can get depleted from time to time. The natives of these zodiac signs should allow themselves few days of rest and, once invigorated, they will be ready to hit the road.

Love and Relationships In love, happiness awaits for those born under the Rat, Pig, Rabbit, and Dog zodiac signs. The married natives will be loving and passionate and their partners will be delighted.

For the single natives, 2019 seems to be a favorable year for special meetings. For the Rat, Pig, Rabbit, and Dog natives that are involved in relationships, the Feng Shui experts recommend placing Mandarin Ducks on their nightstands. The Mandarin Ducks represent romance, devotion, love, and the partner’s loyalty.

In love, the first trimester of 2019 is very auspicious for the married natives of Snake, Ox, Tiger, and Monkey. If in the last months of the Dog Year 2018, difficulties shadowed their married life, the partners can now restore the trust and fondness into their relationship.

Beware! During the fall, they might be tempted to have an affair. If they are single, 2019 will be a pretty calm year. Only towards the end of the year, starting from November, they might have an important meeting.

For the natives of Dragon, Rooster, Goat, and Horse that are involved in relationships, the year 2019 might be pretty stormy, especially if their married life doesn’t meet their expectations.

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June Rosen Invites you to Celebrate Valentine’s

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n February 9 and 10th, from 1 to 7 pm, jeweler June Rosen Lopez will be hosting her annual open house to celebrate Valentines Day and you’re invited!

This day means a lot to her, she loves the concept here in Mexico to celebrate friendship.

Here it is known as Día de la Amistad - Friendship day.

June’s party is an opportunity for all to come together and meet new people and enjoy the company of old friends. You are invited to view June’s collection, have a snack and a glass of wine and just enjoy yourself! Isn’t that what we are suppose to do on this special day? June has been living between Vallarta and Yelapa for 40 years! Her jewelry gallery has withstood the changes here in Vallarta and is truly worth a visit for new and old visitors. All are welcome! Her jewelry is unique

and very reasonable, considering the skill that goes into every one of a kind piece. She definitely has a style all her own.

The party is one block up from Olas Altas, on the same street as the pier. She is on the corner of Pino Suarez and Francisca

Rodriquez # 200. She is open Monday thru Friday from 12 to 6. You can call at the following numbers: Home: 222 50 49 Mexican cell: 322 779 6491 U.s cell: 646 338 7373 U.s land line: 646 291 6852

Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2019 www.vallartatribune.com

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Canadian Tribute Artist Brings Patsy Cline To Life Merv Buchanan n the early sixties, recording star Patsy Cline brought a new kind of country music to the world with songs like “I Fall To Pieces”,“Walking After Midnight” and Willie Nelson’s timeless “Crazy”, the top jukebox earner of all time. She created a new musical genre, successfully melding, country, pop and blues styles, like no one before her. Patsy Cline became the standard by which female country singers were judged for generations. Her concerts were sell-outs. Her performances on The Grand Ol’ Opry were popular with millions in the U.S.A. and Canada.

And her records reached the top of the country and pop charts and remain popular today, despite her untimely death in a 1963 plane crash.

She was truly one of a kind.

Elmira Ontario based Amberley Beatty, says “practice makes perfect” and the proof of that is evident in the wonderful Patsy Cline tribes she has performed countless times to the delight of fans across North America and Mexico. A multi-talented entertainer, she is an accomplished singer, songwriter, recording artist and actress. Besides fronting concert and dance bands, recording five albums and touring the continent, she has also performed lead roles in theatrical productions Oliver and Anne of Green Gables. But it's her fresh, new take on Cline's concert performances that has both fans and critics talking. No one else does Cline with the accuracy, passion and depth of Amberley Beatty. “I love great songs and I love Patsy Cline” says Amberley. This may be why she plays the late star so brilliantly.

I first witnessed Amberley Beatty’s Patsy Cline tribute at the famous Lancaster Opera House, in upstate New York. Her personification of Cline was so realistic and so deep, it took my breath away. As a long-time Cline fan, I had difficulty taking it all in. The lady “walked the walk” and “talked the talk”, nailing every nuance of every song, centre-stage or strolling through the aisles, singing and joking with the audience, as Cline did with her famous 100ft microphone cord. This was no rambling history lesson. It was hit after hit after hit, followed by thunderous applause.

Long recognized as the leading Patsy Cline tribute artist in Canada and the USA, Elmira Ontario based Amberley Beatty brings a whole new dimension to the genre, just as Cline did to country and pop music. Her

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performances are heartfelt, sometimes irreverent, but always highly entertaining. And over the years she has managed to create a host of new fans for Patsy Cline and herself.

Equally comfortable in a colourful “Opry” outfit, or a sparkling gown, Ms. Beatty destroys the stereotype image of Patsy Cline as a country bumpkin in a cowboy hat. She spotlights a side of Cline witnessed only by those lucky enough to have attended one of her concerts in the early 60s.

The Patsy Cline story is well know to music fans everywhere. Real Patsy is all about the music. Says Amberley “you can read about Patsy Cline's life on the Internet, but a tribute concert provides an opportunity to really appreciate her. My mission is to bring Patsy Cline's haunting songs, rambunctious personality and humour-filled entertaining style to life, even if it's only for 90 minutes”.

As columnist Marcia Blondin pointed out in The Vallarta Tribune last winter; Ms. Beatty's life and career parallels that of Patsy Cline in surprising ways. Like Cline, the popular, well travelled entertainer is a busy mother, who barely survived a car crash, but soon returned to the stage, seemingly as strong and energetic as ever. And like Cline, Ms. Beatty may be loath to admit it, but she will likely carry the pain and strain of that tragic event always.

However it will never stop her from putting on a roof-raising show. She is truly a “super trouper”.

Real Patsy returns to Incanto on February 2nd, The Luna Lounge, February 3rd and 4th (the 3rd is already sold out), The Pina Colada, in Guayabitos, on February 5th, then on to shows in Mazatlan. More information is available on the venue web sites and here in The Tribune. *Copyright 2019. All rights reserved.

Jan. 24 - 30, 2019 www.vallartatribune.com

El Rio Brings Neil Diamond Back T Merv Buchanan wo years ago, Kurt Sinner, owner of the El Rio BBQ Bar, in the Paso Ancho area of Vallarta, decided to try hosting tribute shows. He suspected the shows might improve his weekend business. But he was stunned when more than 200 Neil Diamond fans arrived for Will Chalmer's “Solitary Man” show. It was the largest audience ever for a dinner show in the area. The crowd clapped, sang, danced, enjoyed a memorable evening under the stars and have been begging Sinner to “bring Neil Diamond back” ever since. On Saturday, February 16th, they get their wish, when for only 200 pesos, Chalmers returns for an exclusive, evening concert at El Rio, his only stop in Puerto Vallarta this winter. Gates open at 7:30.

Showtime is 8:30.

Canadian Will Chalmers has been doing his “Solitary Man” tribute to Neil Diamond for 15 years and

says “it's the enduring popularity of Diamond's music that makes the show so popular, not my performance”. “After all these years, I'm still trying to master the guitar”. “I won't be doing an Eric Clapton tribute any time soon that's for sure”. He loves to get audiences clapping and singing along. His natural resemblance to Neil Diamond in his prime, flawless replication of his singing voice and relaxed stage presence captivates audiences wherever he performs.

He just nails it.

The response from Neil Diamond fans to Will's show is an experience to behold. Some fans have difficulty accepting the fact that he isn't the famous star. But Will is friendly and personable and fans approach him with ease. And he is always happy to meet and greet them after his shows and hear their comments.

Will has performed throughout Canada, the US, and the Caribbean, in theatres, casinos and resorts and at numerous festivals

and conventions and says “I get the biggest thrill of all watching fans leave my show with smiles on their faces and a song in their hearts”. Truly a talented and dedicated entertainer. More information on Will's February 16th show is available on the El Rio BBQ web site, by calling 322-222-2510, and elsewhere in this week's Tribune. *Copyright 2019. All rights reserved.

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The Legendary Leonard Cohen

by Zeller and Zermeño Christie Seeley

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didn’t discover Leonard Cohen until late in life but it was perfect timing. By the time I tuned in to him, his music and lyrics sang to me in a way no other music had.

Quite by coincidence friends and real estate clients of mine told me they were attending a concert of his on the night I was submitting an important offer for them for a perfect mid century home by Roger Lee for their daughter. I missed the concert but we got the house.

Subsequently, I researched Cohen’s music and fell in love.

Just a few years before this inspiring man passed away, I kept a promise to myself and saw him at the beautiful Paramount Theater in Oakland, California. Already in his late seventies he gave us his all in a peerless performance with enthusiasm and charm. It was difficult to accept his passing only a few years later.

Leonard Cohen, renowned Canadian poet, novelist, composer and singer came of age at around the same time as Bob Dylan.

His early music often spoke of those significant years. The bold, perhaps even shocking, “Chelsea Hotel”, which he somewhat contritely admits he wrote about Janice Joplin, as well as the spellbinding “Susanne” take us back to that era where boundaries were being stretched and magic was in the air.

Cohen was a soul searching man.

He openly admitted his imagined shortcomings in pieces like “I’m Your Man” and “Famous Blue Rain Coat”, his religious probing in “If It Be Your Will” and the perhaps metaphorical “Sisters of Mercy”, his outrage at what was happening in the world around him with “Everybody Knows”, his incurable romanticism in “Dance Me to the End of Love”. Cohen’s songs frequently evoked different interpretations by the many artists who performed his music. The inspiration behind a favorite of everyone, Hallelujah” is one example. KD Lang sang it for Leonard Cohen’s induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in a performance described

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Comings and Goings Marcia Blondin

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Long-time columnist Marcia Blondin resurrects this preview/review column each season devoted to local entertainment that she has had the pleasure of seeing lately or in seasons past.

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Anjani Thomas as being the song’s “ultimate blissful state of perfection”.

Lang felt it represented “the struggle between having human desire and searching for spiritual wisdom”.

Cohen’s lyrics are always complicated, thought provoking and, while at times heavy, inspiring. The beautiful piece “Anthem” is one of my favorites and seems so appropriate to our times. https:// youtu.be/6wRYjtvIYK0: Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in Leonard Cohen’s legend lives on with Zeller and Zermeño’s tribute at the Boutique Theater in Puerto Vallarta. The show runs through the 16th of February. Mark and Dana Zeller are founders of the 78th Street Theatre Lab in New York City and have produced hundreds of very successful new plays and revivals.

In this significant work they are joined by Rafael Zermeño who is considered one of the most outstanding electroacoustic guitarists in Mexico today. Their combined talents are sure to produce a superb show, showcasing the marvelous life and works of this profound artist.

Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2019 www.vallartatribune.com

Comings…

Friday, February 1, Palm Cabaret, Arte Puro at 7 pm.

There are still some tickets available for this sure to be sold-out concert with brilliant flamenco guitarist Wolfgang “Lobo” Fink and Geo Urich, violinist and guitarist of Duende and Luna Rumba. This will be fabulous.

Period.

The most critical fundraiser of the year for I AM PV (Instituto de Artes Musicales Puerto Vallarta) takes place first in Nuevo Vallarta this Thursday at Jardin Montenegro.

Everyone who knows Cuates y Cuetes Restaurant/Bar down by the Pier knows Martin and his fantastic saxophone stylings.

This is his lovely garden venue in Nuevo Vallarta. The second classical performance of ‘Sonidos de Vallarta’ is Saturday, February 2 at 7 pm., at the Cuale Cultural Centre. Come at six for wine and hors-d’oeuvres. For those who aren’t sure where the cultural center is – get on the Island and walk away from the sea, cross Insurgentes Street, and keep going until you find it at the opposite end

of the Island. The large patio fronting the Cultural Center will be the location of more concerts this season and all summer long. See my other column From Here in this issue for a bit more background detail.

Saturday, February 2, at Incanto Theatre.

The remarkable Amberley Beatty stars as Patsy Cline.

Amberley surprised a whole lot of people last season including Tracy Parks, owner of Incanto and self-professed Patsy Cline Snob.

He loved Amberley’s reincarnation of Ms. Cline so well, he added another show immediately to his roster. That one too sold out. Showtime for “Real Patsy” is 7 pm.

…and Goings Michael Danckert is a musical chameleon – changing his voice, mannerisms and on-stage persona

so completely it’s baffling. So far this season he has brought to life Mick Jagger’s voice and swagger;Roy Orbison’s shy demeanor, operatic voice, and brilliant guitar work. In the Eagles Tribute, Michaelrocked on guitar and piano and that voice creating those impeccable harmonies with Cape Breton Island native Aaron Solomon, that made/ keep the Eagles famous. Before this issue hits the streets the two of them will have come and gone as the Beach Boys.

When I go to Tribute shows, I make a habit of asking folks around me, their thoughts and feelings of what they are hearing and seeing.

This is mostly because I am not a fan of anybody it seems so I don’t know any of the songs for the most part. I couldn’t name more than one Garth Brooks song, and Neil Diamond was popular when I was otherwise engaged, but I am so much a fan of Will Chalmers who does both of these singers such justice, that I am amazed at his talent and his effect on an audience. How wonderful to be able to take people back in their lives years and decades sometimes where we were young and to hear again the music that helped shape who we have become. To all of Merv Buchanan’s terrific stars that appear here in Vallarta at Incanto and El Rio BBQ, The Luna Lounge in Bucerias, take a bow with my heartfelt thanks.

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iliana Buneder is back in town for a short visit! Liliana’s jazz manouche group Faralae from Mexico City is a favorite here when they play for Cuates y Cuetes Annual Jazz Festival on March 21 each year. They will of course be here again when the festival rolls around but as a nice surprise, Liliana is visiting and you can catch her at Cuates y Cuetes with Los Diablitos, a group that includes Raphael Zermeño, also of Faralea, on electric guitar, Oscar Terrazas on Sax and Roberto Falcon on bass.

You will remember Liliana for her incredible Jazz numbers, many in French, and magnificent scat which sends her audiences into ecstasy. She is only here for a

couple of weeks so make sure you catch one of her performances.

Last August I traveled to Mexico City to see her perform with Faralae at a wonderful concert held on the terrace of El Museo del Estanquillo. It was well worth the trip!

Another enterprising woman, Susanna del Toro of Bucerias, has some surprises to offer as well. Susanna has a very cute gift shop and café on the south side of Bucerias. Starting Friday, February 1st she is offering some great dinner shows. Her guests on opening night will be Tatewari, the fiery flamenco group from La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. It will be a prix fixe meal with music included.

Café 626, Lazaro Cardenas #74.

7:00 PM. Susanna will be offering a variety of musical evenings including Spanish and Cuban food, entertainment and more. Her compound houses GabyDance where the talented flamenco dancer and teacher Gaby Raygosa teaches and performs.

Many Friday evenings feature her dance accompanied by Master Flamenco Guitarist Esaú Galván.

On February 2 in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Lobo y Jaguar (Esaú Galván) will perform incomparable improvised flamenco guitar with invited guests. The performances

by Lobo and his protégé from many years ago, now a mature

and very talented flamenco guitarist, Esaú Galván, is thrilling their audiences around the bay.

Tatewari will also present a couple of great shows in La Cruz. Their popularity is definitely merited! The original music from their new CD XII.IV, as well as the pieces they have made part of their great repertoire keep fans coming back for more. The well-

loved old friends and partners in crime, Latcho y Lobo will also be performing in La Cruz. No doubt Andrea of the Blond Gypsies will be joining them. It should be a great show full of stories and inspiring guitar. Stay tuned for news of an upcoming event to celebrate the release of the talented group Moruno’s new CD. I can’t wait to hear what they have for us!

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

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s we know learning anything new can be tough and as we get older trying to juggle practice time along with family and work becomes increasingly difficult! In this article series I’d like to help the beginning and intermediate golfers improve their game by working on things that don’t take much time to improve but will make your game remarkably better instantly…

Understanding the Lie One of the hardest things in golf is that you have to learn through experience and failing time after time before you actually understand what you can and cannot

do on the course! My biggest pet-peeve is watching someone try and use too long of an iron out of the rough and wondering why it didn’t go well. My question to the player is how many times have you practiced with all your clubs out of varying lies to actually know how the ball is going to come out? The answer is “never.” If you don’t look at the lie and experiment on the range you will not be successful on the golf course. Look at the photo above, three balls, with three different lies…how will each react? Do you really know?

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Canada’s Ruach Singers, Lady Zen, Lobo & Latcho and Thirsty Burlington’s - Cher, Live! at Incanto

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anada’s Ruach Singers present, Vocal Crossroads: Tradition Re-Envisioned, a concert of Jewish a cappella music.

Creating innovative liturgical and Hebrew vocal music, the ensemble offers a new take on the traditional Jewish choral sound, with style

cues from contemporary jazz/ pop a cappella and modern world music. “It’s amazing! People love it” – Cantor Eric Moses. One performance only, Feb. 9 at 7pm.

Lady Zen returns in ‘No Ordinary Love’ which combines music, original beats, and autobiogra-

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Sunday: La Cruz de Huanacaxtle in the Marina de 9:00am a 2:00pm.

Monday: Guayabitos Nayarit de 9:00am a 2:00pm.

Tuesday: Nvo Vallarta in the Paradise Village de 9:00am a 2:00pm.

Jueves: Marina Vallarta de 5:00pm a 10:00pm

phical stories as a southern gospel singer featuring songs from Sade, Roberta Flack, Billie Holiday and Aretha Franklin as well as original compositions. “All these women are the mother of my voice” - Lady Zen. Jan. 27 - Feb. 6 at 7pm.

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presents another screening of ‘Active Measures’ about the Mueller investigation on Feb. 1 at 3pm.

Half-price tickets to Andrew Johns’ show for attendees. See Incanto’s website for more information, Canadian master-showman Andrew Johns plays dual keyboards and sings the voices of Elton John, Billy Joel, Queen and more. Spot-on vocals and hilarious impersonations in a high energy performance. Final show Friday, Feb. 1 at 7pm.

In a career spanning more than twenty-five years, Thirsty Burlington is one of the finest celebrity impersonators in the world. In his signature show, Cher, Live!, he raises the bar to new heights, mesmerizing audiences with all live vocals, gorgeous costumes, and hilarious comedy! “You do me, better than I do me” - Cher. Now playing through Feb. 25 at 9:30pm.

After 40 years, Lobo (formerly of Willie & Lobo) and Latcho (Latcho & Andrea – The Blond Gypsies) reunite again at Incanto! This will be another incredible evening of music with two of Vallarta’s premier musicians with Special Guest, Andrea, joining them. Feb. 10 at 7pm.

Zoë Lewis, aptly described as ‘A band in a body’, plays jazz, jump jive, Latin grooves, swing, international folk, and funk originals on everything from the piano to the spoons! Her original music is upbeat, amusing and perfect for all ages. Now playing through Mar. 20.

Todd Barnes is making his Vallarta debut bringing his alter ego back to life in, ‘Tina LeGrand, UNDONE. Divine, Delicious & Duct-taped.’ She’s a class act that will delight you with music and stories that will keep you laughing and thinking. All-live vocals, joined

by MAC Award-winning pianist Mark Hartman Jan. 30, Feb. 8 & 15 at 7pm.

Incanto’s popular Season Tribute Series continues with spot-on all-live tributes to many of your favorites. The incredible Amberley Beatty stars in ‘Real Patsy’ as the legendary Patsy Cline for one night only, Feb. 2 at 7pm. Barbra Streisand and Adele coming soon.

Extended again by popular demand, Incanto’s clever and popular adaptation of the off-Broadway hit, Naked Boys Singing! has taken this fun, sassy, and witty musical comedy to new heights! Six young Latino actors sing and dance their way into your heart completely naked. Presented in English through Feb. 27.

Cheko Ruiz presents ‘The Music of The Gipsy Kings and much more!’ on Sundays at 9:30pm.

Featuring singer-songwriter Zoe Wood, percussionist Danny ‘Choy’ Renteria, and a new horn section.

Incanto’s box office and riverside terrace are open Tues.-Sun. for breakfast and lunch 10am2pm, with evening casual dining starting at 4pm. Open Mondays at 4pm. Happy Hour 4-6pm. 2x1 show tickets for select shows 4-5pm. Visit www.IncantoVallarta. com for more information and online tickets. Email them at IncantoVallarta@gmail.com. Located at Insurgentes 109 at the Rio Cuale.

Phone: 322-223-9756.

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Incredible Tribute Shows Rule the Night

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una Lounge Bucerias still has many upcoming dinner shows coming up this season. The variety of entertainment is impressive and every show is performed by professional musicians paying tribute to the music and acts that we have loved through the years.

The Crazy Senoritas perform their hilarious and entertaining show on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Join the fun starting at 7 pm.

The Crazy Senoritas Drag Show, starring Miss Diva Divine and the gals, will entertain you with gorgeous costumes, great choreography and funny musical parodies.

The ‘ABBA Tribute,’ with favorites like “Mama Mia” and “Dancing Queen,” is sold out for both Jan 31 and Feb 1.

The February show schedule includes tributes to many of our favorite performers. Come see the ‘Real Patsy’ tribute to Patsy Cline, starring Amberley Beatty. This show is always a crowd pleaser!

The performance on Feb 3 is sold out, but a 2nd show has been

added for Feb 4.

On Feb 7 & 8, the Adele tribute returns starring the superbly talented, Angela Seeger. There are still a few tickets left for the 8th. On Feb 10, Angela delivers her Barbra Streisand tribute show.

Don’t miss this remarkable musician who sings just like the artists that she pays tribute to.

Luna Lounge welcomes back Dave LaFame, as he brings his fun

and sexy, Tom Jones tribute show to the venue on Feb 15. You’ll hear hits like “It’s Not Unusual,” “She’s A Lady” and “Delilah.”

Coming up on Feb 16 is Dwight Blake with Memories of Motown. Dwight’s shows are always popular and the crowd loves hearing his incredible voice! Dance the night away with Dwight Blake and his exceptional band!

The Neil Diamond tribute is

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featured on Feb 14, 17 & 18 starring the multi-talented, Will Chalmers.

There are a few tickets left for the 14th. And on Feb 21, the ZZ Top tribute returns. On Feb 23, the ‘Us Two’ show, starring Bucerias favorites, Daniel and Noemi, is sold out, but a show has been added for March 23.

The popular, Blues Brothers tribute is always a high-energy show and will be performed on Feb 24 & 25, with tickets still available for the 25th. And returning on Feb 28 & Mar 1 & 2 will be the Freddy

Mercury/Queen tribute. There are still tickets available for the 2nd.

March shows include tributes to Cher, Johnny Cash, Dwight Blake/Motown, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, The Saint Patrick’s Day Party, The Beatles, The Bee Gees, Us Two and Elvis, The Vegas Years.

Don’t miss out on all the good times at the North Shore’s favorite entertainment venue. Go to www. lunaloungebucerias.com for information about shows & tickets.

Luna Lounge is located in El Centro Bucerias at Ave. Mexico #27.

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Los Bambinos Extend Special Guest Performances With Father, Genaro Morales

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n case you didn't get enough of Los Bambinos father Genaro Morales’ special performances last week at Bambinos Trattoria, not to fear! Back by popular demand, Los Bambinos will present two more heartfelt and endearing collaborations with their musician father on Friday and Saturday night at 8pm at Bambinos Trattoria.

Genaro Morales was an important influence in inspiring the musical careers of his 4 sons, and he instilled a strong work ethic and emphasized the importance of working as a team to succeed.

For more than 15 years, the Morales Brothers have been a favorite Puerto Vallarta attraction due to their beautiful voices, to do it too. So you can see that not 4 part harmonies, and good only was this work, it was produc- natured vibes. Los Bambinos tive, fun, imaginative and creative. are thrilled to share their love of To keep working and persevere music which they learned from seem to be essentials in my life their father. Do not miss the and work. Creativity is a habit chance to see these wonderful and the best creativity is the and touching performances! “As result of good work habits. People brothers, we found it was very think Van Gogh was a crazy star- special to share the stage with ving artist but when you read his our father and harmonize togewriting, you can see that he was ther with him,” agreed the four an observant, dedicated, hard Morales brothers after last Saturworking artist. day’s performance with their dad.

In the 90s I got my first studio Some of the songs Genero will in Puerto Vallarta and later had my perform again include Moliendo own studio built where I continue Cafe, Perhaps, Besame Mucho, to work and show my work with still El Bodeguero, and La Bikina. many images of Yelapa, my first Come join Los Bambinos and Mexican home. their father for TWO MORE great I invite you to the opening shows this week on Friday and reception of my annual art show Saturday! on Thursday, February 7 from 6 Los Bambinos shows start to 9 p.m. at Angeline Kyba Studio at 8pm, and you can also enjoy Galería, (Cuauhtémoc 635) in fresh and delicious Italian fare downtown Vallarta. Simply follow at Bambinos Trattoria before or calle Guerrero that changes to during the shows. Bambinos Cuauhtémoc in Gringo Gulch. Or Trattoria is open for lunch and come by way of the new bridge dinner from 3pm to 10pm Monday and steps over the Rio Cuale in through Saturday, and they the Rio Cuale Park and turn right. specialize in fresh pastas, mouth Angeline Kyba Studio Galería is watering pizzas and satisfying open to visitors Monday to Friday main entrees. Stroll along the from 12-5, please ring the bell to charming cobblestone streets of see work in progress. At other Old Town and enjoy this unique times call 322-147-0955. Kyba dinner and show experience at also does portraits on commission. Bambinos Trattoria. Bambinos Her portrait “Carmen” has been Trattoria is the spot for a perfect used by National Geographic, her combination of mouth watering portrait “Miriam” was selected for food and inspiring live music. We the Quinta Bienal de Monterrey, ” dare you to experience one of the Bésame “ forms the cover of the best dinner and shows in town. book Erotic Journeys and her While there may be other options works are collected world wide. in the area, Los Bambinos ener-

Angeline Kyba’s Story Begins in Yelapa Artist’s Reception Thursday, February 7, 6 to 9 pm

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y studio in Toronto was under constant threat by city officials and developers and I was sick of it. This was back in the 80s. I took a flight to Mexico and a boat to Yelapa and while sauntering along on a dirt trail, Juan Cruz came by on a horse and said I could rent from him, it would be cheaper than renting from anyone else.

Although I was just passing through, the offer of a place of my own was an offer I could not refuse.

I took him up on the offer and had my first studio in Mexico, a palapa on the river with another palapa for my sunny studio. Sweet scented pink lilies lined the entrance, I crossed the river on stones and creatures were everywhere.

My neighbour, Doña Lupe, became my closest friend and I painted her many times; she made soap and raised pigs, so it was interesting. We would walk three and a half hours up a mountain to pick up the piglets who refused to walk and had to be carried in sacks.

We built a house, rock by rock, and she wore two dresses, the outer one was her good dress, which she wore when we walked through town and then she removed at the site to work in her work dress. She modestly bathed in the river in a purple satin slip; that was how it was done. She diverted a river, moved a mountain and changed the course of an ancient cow trail

getic and vibrant performances will be your best choice by far! **Also, mark your calendar and reserve your table for a Valentine's Day special 4-Course Dinner and Show now. Do not miss it!

Reserve now so you can be part of this wonderful event that has already become a Bambinos Trattoria tradition. You can expect a fun, romantic evening that your sweetie or friends will cherish now and forever.

Seating is limited so make your reservation TODAY!** CHECK OUT THIS WEEK’S SHOW WITH LOS BAMBINOS: Monday and Tuesday Night 8pm | Beatlemania The Beatles Who doesn’t love the Beatles?

Get ready to sing along to your favorites as the brothers put their one of a kind spin on songs from the classic English rock superstars.

Wednesday Night 8pm | Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Perfect for date night, this touching and powerful show highlights each of the brother’s unique and dazzling voices for a performance that you and your sweetie can enjoy together.

Thursday Night 8pm | Legends of Rock and Roll Let loose and let the good times roll on Thursdays with Los Bambinos as you enjoy classic

rock tunes and inspirational lyrics. Friday and Saturday Night 8pm | Latin Party (Special Performance This Week on Friday and Saturday Starring Los Bambinos father, Genaro Morales) Things will heat up on Friday and Saturday nights when latin hits rule. Let Los Bambinos add an extra pep in your step with some spicy tunes that really hit the spot. Don’t miss both of these exceptionally special performances with Los Bambinos father and musical inspiration, Genaro Morales.

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 your friends and family and reserve your table early for the best seat in the house. VIP section available in front right near the main stage.

Seating for each show begins at 6:30 and shows start at 8pm.

Visa and Mastercard accepted.

Information and tickets at www. losbambinosmusic.com or call for a reservation (322) 222-4357, English spoken. Don’t miss this must-see show!

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AWS (PV Animal Welfare Society) will again host Loteria games at the Palm Cabaret (508 Olas Altas) on February 4 & 18 and March 4 & 18.

Proceeds from the events go to

support spay and neuter clinics as well to conduct puppet shows that educate young children on how to care for their pets. The previous games have been a lot of fun and were a great success.

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Fancy That? The Motto at Lujo Boutique is “Live Life Fancy”

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racy Banin and Floydilou Kerr, owners of the Lujo Boutique (Calle Lázaro Cárdenas 500) literally met on the street in Bucerias. Both Canadians, (Tracy from Red Deer, Alberta and Floydilou from Windsor, Ontario), they had migrated to Bucerias for different reasons.

“I had always dreamed of living somewhere tropical, probably by age 65,” says Tracy, who has fulfilled her dream well before retirement age.

But my job as a medic in the Alberta oil fields was very stressful and one day I just decided to quit, sell my house and everything in it. I put whatever I could fit in my car and headed to Mexico. It was the smartest thing I ever did.”

“I decided I wasn’t going to spend another winter in Canada,” say Floydilou. I wanted to open a gallery to showcase the art of my husband and other artists.

Two years ago the two gals opened Lujo, which roughly translated, means “fancy” in Spanish. Their motto is: “Live life

fancy.” They decided to feature not only the artworks of Tracy, Floydilou and her husband, but also the paintings and handcrafted pieces of local artists.

“We realized that many folks find art galleries snooty, overpriced and intimidating, so we decided to add “fancy” to the collection” says Floydilou. Those fanciful items include soaps and body products from Banderas Soap Blends, decadent chocolate from Xocadiva, leather bags, jewelry, clothes designed

by Floydilou, beach wraps and many more fun finds.

The owners have developed a good reputation with local artists and vendors.

They feature the works of Emmy award-winning photographer Jennifer London. They also invite local artisans to set up “pop up shops” and sell their wares on their front sidewalk for a day. Last week Lujo hosted a Mystery Art Show to sell-out crowds.

The works of both emerging artists, who had never sold anything before, hung beside pieces by well-known artists. All works were priced exactly the same at 1200 pesos with part of the proceeds going to a school for disable children. It was a tremendous success and a huge hit with the artistic community.

The youngest artist in the show was nine years old.

Tracy and Floydilou are a couple of creative forces with lots more innovative ideas and special events in the works, including cooking demonstrations using Savvy and Well spice blends, another of their vendors.

When you drop by their shop, be sure to check out Tracy’s “Love Letter” series.

“It’s all about bringing more love into the world,” she says.

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n Chacala, there is an abundant sense of camaraderie and community.

When walking along the narrow streets of this charming town you will get the sensation that everyone knows each other. Travelling couples, friends, and family members greeting each other on every corner. The friendliness and laid-back attitude are all part of this tropical paradise.

Chacala History

Located just 12km from Las Varas, and a one hour 30 minute drive from Puerto Vallarta, Chacala has a long history with many stories and anecdotes to share. This seashell-shaped bay area of Riviera Nayarit was discovered in 1524 by the Spanish captain Francisco de Cortés de San Buenaventura. The near-virgin beaches of Chacala have since welcomed visitors of all kinds, from Dutch pirates to Father Kino, evangelizer that journeyed to his various missions from this coastline.

Chacala’s inviting warmth will follow you as you head to the

Chacala beach, where it is common to see everyone enjoying the tranquility of this destination. You’ll be tempted to play in the waves, enjoy some delicious grilled fish in one of the palapa restaurants lining the shore, or cool off with a refreshing drink.

Beaches of Chacala Nayarit

On a tour of the beaches of Chacala, you will notice some very interesting sights. There is a giant tree that was once inhabited for a while by a woman determined to protect it from being cut down. You might also see a family watching the ebb and flow of the waves as they wait eagerly to catch some tiquiliches, a type of crustacean similar to shrimp. Tiquiliches are swept ashore by the waves and used as a main ingredient in a traditional regional dish.

Las Cuevas, Chacalilla, and la Caleta are the main beaches of this destination. Las Cuevas is known for its strong waves, Chacalilla is met with calmer waters, and la Caleta is the ideal spot for surfers.

Paddleboarders, snorklers and sailors all share this bay.

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Located on the Historic Malecon across from the lighthouse statue (El Faro) beautiful sunset views every night!

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ur newest addition to Market is Pattyjo McFarlane. Not only is she a good artist, but she is also one with a huge heart. Some proceeds of her sales go to putting together supplies for kids with serious health problems that have to travel to Guadalajara for treatments.

It’s a long five-hour bus ride.

To ease the boredom and to encourage the artistic side, natural to kids, Pattyjo makes packets that contain

paper, colored pencils and whatever else she can find that’s easily transportable and useable on a kid’s lap to create art. Pattjo’s watercolors and alcohol ink paintings are mixed with photography to form fascinating pieces of art for your home here or far away. Kudos to you, Pato and welcome!

The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier presents, accompanied by live music: city and country walking tours; durable cotton wine/ gift bags; natural herbal extracts and creams, and Louisiana peanut brittle. Organic coffee from Chiapas, ground or whole bean in medium, dark and espresso roasts.

Home Décor advice from Sherry; 100% cotton clothing; fine baked goods and homemade dog treats from Kim. Talavera pottery, and Huichol crafts; fabric and leather purses; Bark art, corn-husk flowers, and animal-rescue info, Mexican nuts, candies, and fine-art paintings; artisanal tequila and essential oils. Jewelry made with: sterling silver; faceted glass and semi-pre-

cious stones; repurposed fabrics; leather for men and women; sea glass and beach tile, estate jewelry, and more.

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A Morning of Beautiful Homes

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he IFC Home Tours run every Tuesday and Wednesday so if you would like to see four spectacular, interesting and hidden homes in different parts of Puerto Vallarta this a friendly reminder to get your tickets soon.

Tickets (only $700 pesos) are available in advance at the IFC clubhouse (above the HSBC bank on Insurgentes at the bridge) between 9:00 and 1:30, Monday to Friday and at www.ifctoursforvallarta.com . You can also purchase them the day of the tour at the Sea Monkey Restaurant (on the beach at Aquiles Serdan) from 9:00 to 10:15.

The tours start at the Sea Monkey at 10:30, which leaves you time to enjoy a scrumptious breakfast beside the ocean before your luxury bus leaves for the three hour

tour of the homes. Our knowledgeable and friendly docents will keep you safe and entertained and are available to answer any questions about the homes or life in Puerto Vallarta.

All of the profits from the tours and from the other activities of the International Friendship Club are used to support our cleft palate program and to support almost thirty charities in PV, so you’ll have a good time as well as be helping others. All of the homes are opened to theIFC by their owners who enjoy being able to give back to the community.

Visits to some of the homes require the ability to walk on cobbled streets and to climb up and down stairs, so wear appropriate footwear for your own safety and comfort.

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IFC Invites you In 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.

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he PV Chamber Orchestra (PVCO) is the only music group playing formal music in the area of the Bay of Banderas and they have a group of concerts happening in the next few days that will blow your mind!

On Thursday, 31 January, at the Jardin Montenegro in Nuevo Vallarta, the Grammy award-win-

ning cellist Donald Moline who was cellist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for 39 years, and Jean-Guy Comeau, who holds degrees in voice and piano, will perform the world premiere of Sounds of Vallarta, a 4-part suite for cello, flute and clarinet by John Henry Kreitler. Other works to be performed will be by Tchaiko-

vsky, Massenet, Granados, and Piazzolla. The musicians will be in downtown Puerto Vallarta at Incanto on Saturday 2nd February to offer the same concert. Tickets for MXN 1,200 are available for sale at http://iampv.org.

All proceeds from these events will go to IAMPV (Institute of Musical Arts Puerto Vallarta)a non-profit organization that provides musical education for students in Vallarta and the surrounding areas, as well as serving as an umbrella organization for the PVCO and the Salty Paws Jazz Orchestra.

The following week, the orchestra will be performing two concerts with the Rauch Singers, an eight voice professional ensemble from Toronto. Contemporary settings of traditional themes are presented in this shared concert. The Ruach Singers specialize in contemporary a cappella interpretations of traditional Hebrew songs and world music and the orchestral selections will feature colourful portrayals of themes and symbols of national significance by prominent 20th century Mexican composers. Together the ensemble and orchestra will premiere a set of pieces commissioned especially for this concert. The cost of general admission is $350 for adults and $100 for children and students. Preferred seating is available for $450. Tickets are available at the door or online at http://iampv.org/en/. On Saturday 9th, the Rauch Singers will be at Incanto, in el Centro, where they will perform their “Vocal Crossroads: Tradition Re-envisioned” concert.

IAMPV needs help in a number of ways to support its vision of educating children and young adults in the joys of music. It needs cash to pay their teachers and staff and to buy the instruments, music etc. It needs volunteers at all levels of the organization, whether driving a student to a concert, as an usher, helping with emails, organizing concerts or helping with our social networks and the website.

The organization needs musical instruments.

Maybe you have an instrument in the closet, or maybe you have connections with a university or music school that is looking to renew their equipment and instruments and could donate the previous ones. IAMPV’s students could use them.

One of the goals of the International Friendship Club (IFC) is to help children in Puerto Vallarta and it supports IAMPV financially. If you love music, your help and attendance at a concert will be greatly appreciated and you’ll be glad you did.

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SPCA of Puerto Vallarta Charity Luncheon benefiting the children of Pasitos de Luz

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e sure you save the date of our spring fundraiser “Beauty and the Beast” to be held on Tuesday, February 19. Plan on joining us for a delicious champagne brunch in The Iguana Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Casa Kimberly. Doors open at 11:00.

This event is totally underwritten by our founder, Janice Chatterton, so 100% of the proceeds go directly toward our rescue efforts.

We are delighted to have designers Cassandra Shaw (Cassandra Shaw Jewelry), Renee Perez (Maracuya) and Brenda Conde (Tanina Croche) with us to showcase some of the latest fashion and jewelry trends of the season. In keeping with our theme we will also have a few special guests stopping by to say hello!

Tickets are available at the SPCA table at the Olas Altas Farmers Market, by contacting the SPCA (spcapv@gmail.com) or by stopping by Hacienda San Angel between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday. Tickets are 595 pesos each. Pick up your ticket now or better yet, reserve an entire table for only 4,760 pesos and invite 7 of your friends to join you!

Be sure to stop by and say hello to our terrific volunteers who staff our “booth” at the Olas Altas Farmers Market. While there be sure and check out the merchandise we have available for a nominal donation.

Thanks so much in advance for your purchases and donations. It is a win-win for everyone! When you make a purchase you are making a donation to our organization to ensure our continued success rescuing the abused and abandoned dogs here in Vallarta.

Please note that our adoption fee is now $300 USD. We have scheduled tours to our sanctuary, by reservation only, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have your own transportation, please let us know. To reserve a spot on a tour, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com.

We appreciate any donations you can bring for our rescues and if going to the sanctuary, please feel free to bring treats for the staff as they truly appreciate it. Those items we ALWAYS need include: collars, harnesses and leashes; toys and more toys! both stuffed and hard plastic (no soft plastic as they can chew off pieces and swallow); large towels; blankets; sweaters and coats; post-surgical cones (both the cone shaped and soft or inflatable donut ones). Our rescues are now fed a total raw diet so please refrain from bringing any dog food or treats.

The mission of SPCA de PV is to help fund and promote sterilization, adoption and healthcare efforts for companion animals in the Puerto Vallarta area, with the goal of eliminating the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable animals.

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

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

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

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Tickets are now on sale for this super glamorous event benefiting the children of Pasitos de Luz, a local charity!

Pasitos de Luz, which means ‘little steps of light’, is an inspirational daycare and rehabilitation center which today supports over 130 children, all from families with low incomes and many from single mom families. Pasitos de Luz enables little ones with Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, learning disabilities and other special needs to reach their full potential. All its services are free, which makes donations and in kind support

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to protect her skin while she slides herself around. Sadie is a Labrador mix, between 2.5 and 3 years in age, and weighing a bit over 35 pounds. She has a medium high energy level and enjoys running and playing with other friendly dogs. She’s not a fan of felines, however. Most of all, though, Sadie loves her humans and enjoys all

vers, hair styling and popular ladies’ fashion, all accompanied by a delicious lunch menu and welcome drink. And if you fancy taking home something sparkly (and who wouldn’t?), then look no further. Diamonds International is a highly respected fine jeweller, with its Puerto Vallarta store found just at the top of the Malecón. Some of its most sought-after items will be available for purchase during the event. We’d love to see you at the River Café for this popular charity event, which we guarantee will make you look and feel great.

Tickets are now on sale, priced at just $400 pesos per person. For tickets, just call Cindy on 322 429 3470 or email 913ces@gmail.com

‘Breakfast With a Hat” February 13, 2019 at 9 am El Tigre Golf Club Restaurant Supporting INCLUYENDONOS A.C. in collaboration with Los Fridos Art School “Los Fridos Art School”, is an association developing art skills in under privileged children from Puerto Vallarta.

“Incluyendonos”, is an association which cares for young adults with intellectual disabilities, furthering their integration into the labor field and giving them the appropriate training, information and personal assistance for a better future.

Both associations work together for this community of under privileged or disabled children.

We do hope that you can join us on February 13, 2019 at 9 am in the frame of a fabulous breakfast: we offer great food,

ADORABLE DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT SADIE

by Janice Gonzalez adie is a very special little lady! She was rescued by our sister organization in Mexico after having been hit by a car. Her spinal surgery left her unable to use her hind legs to walk. But Sadie gets around quite well actually! She loves her wheelchair and when not in the chair she wears a jumpsuit

essential. This is where you come in!

On Saturday 2nd February at 1.00pm, the ever-welcoming and always stylish RIVER CAFE is hosting this second annual Charity Luncheon, in association with Alexander A Salon and Diamonds International Puerto Vallarta.

Socialise with friends and find that perfect new look while giving back to the Puerto Vallarta community that we all love so much.

Alex is one of Puerto Vallarta’s top stylists, known as the Magic Man, and is putting his years of experience into creating some truly jaw-dropping makeovers, which you will get to witness live and first-hand at this second annual event. Join us for glamour makeo-

the attention she can get from her people. She is now available for adoption and we are looking for the most perfect forever home. If you think this special girl would be the perfect companion animal, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com for an application to adopt Sadie. She has been spayed dewormed and vaccinated.

a silent art auction, music and lots of surprises. Tickets at 250

pesos to be purchased at Galeria Dante at Basilio Badillo 269.

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The Bucerias Street Festival Feb 5-7 from 1pm -9pm Lazero Cardenas, between Galeana and Benito Juarez, Bucerias

Pride Volunteer Breakfast

February 10 from 10am – noon El Arrayan Restaurante (344 Allende, Centro) Calling all volunteers! Pink & Proud invites you to Sunday breakfast at El Arrayan to begin discussing VALLARTA PRIDE 2019 and how you can help us with the various events we’ll be hosting this year.

Would you like to get more involved with the women’s community in Puerto Vallarta? We’d love to meet you.

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restaurants around the bay. Thursday the 7th will be The Bucerias Block Party featuring a cultural exchange of music, dance and art.

We are delighted to partner with The Stevenson Family, Hearts for Arts in Bucerias and Victoria Pratt/

Timothy Real Estate, our generous sponsors.

This event will benefit Paws and Claws - SNIP -Spay and Neuter Initiative Program as well as the Riviera Nayarit Battered Women’s Shelter.

SPCA de PV Brunch Fundraiser

By Janice Gonzales PCA de PV is pleased to announce our upcoming fundraiser “Beauty and the Beast” on Tuesday, February 19. Plan on joining us for a delicious champagne brunch in The Iguana Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Casa Kimberly. Doors open at 11:00 am.

We are delighted to have designers Cassandra Shaw (Cassandra Shaw Jewelry), Renee Perez (Maracuya) and Brenda Conde (Tanina Croche) with us to showcase some of the latest fashion and jewelry trends of the upcoming Spring season.

Cassandra Shaw is recognized for her bold and artsy designs and has been making statement jewelry in Puerto Vallarta for over ten years.

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when she opened her boutique specializing in clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories.

Brenda Conde is the owner of Tanina Croche and the designer of beautiful clothing and jewelry which incorporates the use of crochet. In keeping with our theme, we will have a few special guests stopping by to say, “Hello!”

Tickets cost $595 pesos each and will be available by emailing the SPCA at spcapv(at)gmail.com, or better yet, reserve an entire table for only $4,760 pesos and invite seven of your friends to join you!

When: February 19 at 11am Where: Iguana Restaurant at Casa Kimberly Price: $595 pesos

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very child has a dream.

Come celebrate with us our beautiful quinceañeras, and

help us fulfill their dreams.

With over 60 children now, Corazon de Nina invites you to attend their most popular annual fundraising event.

Enjoy dinner, contests, live and

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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

Friday

Marsol Friday Market by the Pier - 9:30 am -1:30 pm Open every Friday all year located on Francisca Rodriguez Sayulita Mercado del Pueblo - 10 am -2 pm – On Calle Revolucion before the bridge Southside Shuffle every second week from 6 pm - 10 pm On Basilio Badillo, Old Town

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Olas Altas Farmer’s Market - 9:30 am - 2 pm at Lazaro Cardenas Parks, Old Town Three Hens & a Rooster Market 9 am - 1:00 pm at the Lions Club, Madero # 280 Old Town Tianguis Lo de Marcos – Located at Main plaza Nuevo Vallarta Market- 9am - 3pm Located at the gazebo on the malecon

Sunday

Huanacaxtle Farmer’s Market - 9 am -3pm Located at La Cruz Marina

Tuesday

Riviera Market 9am - 2 pm In Nuevo Vallarta in the parking lot behind the Casino.

Wednesday

Open Your Heart Gala Thursday, February 14, at 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Medical Matters Returns February 11 he largest health and wellness event kicks off again this February 11. Open to everyone, the Medical Matters Conference takes place from 9am – 3pm at the Hotel Marriott CasaMagna Marina Vallarta. Meet physicians, ask questions, learn about local labs and diagnostic centers, hospitals – anything and everything to do with your health and well-being.

Sponsored by HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta, the U.S. Consular Agency and the Hotel Marriott, this no-charge event is open to everyone features 50 health care-related exhibitors from the Banderas Bay area covering everything from insurance to hospitals, plastic surgery to orthopedics, and everything in between.

In addition, Medical Matters 2019 features a non-stop speakers program throughout the day with local physicians addressing a wide variety of health care topics. No reservations required.

Save the date! February 11, 2019 from 9 am until 3 pm at the Hotel Marriott CasaMagna Marina Vallarta. For further information, contact Pamela Thompson at pamela(at)healthcareresourcespv.com, or 322-107-7007.

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he Founders of The Bucerias Art Walk are proud to announce the return of the International Bucerias Street Festival! Get ready for the event of the season on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday the 5th, 6th & 7th of February.

There will be over 15 Chalk Artists from all over the world including Denmark, Los Angeles & San Francisco, Durango, Guadalajara and some homegrown artists from PV and Mezcales too. They will be producing their renderings on Lazaro Cardenas, between Galeana and Benito Juarez for three days.

For the first time, Bucerias Business Days, where businesses from all over the area will be presenting their services on Tuesday the 5th.

Back by popular demand, will be the return of The Taste of Bucerias on Wednesday the 6th.

Your chance to taste treats from

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silent auction and dancing. Individual ticket sales at Maracuya Boutique, International Gallery at the Marina or by emailing lisaatcorazon@gmail.com. Minimum donation: $1,500 pesos.

Bucerias Forever Spring Market - 9 am - 1pm In the parking lot of Chedraui Bucerias Vallarta ArtWalk - 6 pm - 10 pm Various locations in downtown vallartaartwalk.com

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Bucerias ArtWalk - 7-9pm - along Lazaro Cardenas Marina Vallarta Night Market- 6 pm -10 pm along the marina boardwalk

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This listing features ongoing acts and events at bars, restaurants and venues. We do not take responsibity for misinformation. Contact the venue if you have questions

VALLARTA Bambinos Trattoria (Aguacate #314) Mon: Beatles tribute 8 pm Wed: ELV1SN 8 pm Fri: Festiva Latina 8 pm Sat: Festiva Latina 8 pm

Kelekai’s (Liberdad 516, Col. Playa Grande ) Sun: The Bay Roots 2 - 5 pm

EL BARRACUDA ( 322-297-6622) Sat. 9:00pm – 11:00 pm - Los Disponibles – Rock

Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse (Lazaro Cardenas 245) Mon: Hoochie Coochie Men 8 - 11 pm Tue: Trez Cuartoz 8:30 – 11:30 pm Wed: Tequila Rush 8 – 11 pm Thurs: 3Tones 8 – 11 pm Fri: The Others 8:30 – 11:30 pm Sat: Soul Trip 8 – 11 pm Sun: Dr Groove 9 - 12 am

ERNESTOS – (322-297-6179) Sat. 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – JULIE – Easy Listening

Babel Bar (Aquiles Serdán 437, Isla del Cuale) Wed: Esaú Galván 1 - 3 pm Thur: Moruno 1 - 3 pm Fri: Ruiz and Rentería 1 – 3 pm Sat: Zoe & León 1 to 3pm Sun: Esaú Galván 1 - 3 pm

La Casa de La Hugo (Hamburgo 146, Versalles) (web.facebook.com/lacasadehugovallarta/) Fri: Stoli 7pm Sat: Dr. Groove 10pm ?

Bistro Teresa (Zaragoza 160 4th floor) Wed: Zoe & Leon 6-8 pm

McCarthy’s Irish Pub (Francisco Medina) Sat: Tequila Rush 10 pm

Blakes Restaurant and Bar (Plaza Los Glorias #16) Tues: Tres Cuartoz jam 3 – 6 pm Fri Soul Trip 2:30 – 5:30 pm Sat: Tres Cuartoz 2:30 – 5:30 pm

Murphy’s Irish Pub (484 Morelos, Malecon) Thurs: Anna and the Others 10:30pm Fri: Tres Cuartos 10:30pm Sat: Anna and the Others 10:30pm

La Ingrata (Abasolo 169) Sun: Soul Trip 1 am – 3 am

Café Roma (Encino 287 near flea market) Thurs: The Others 6 – 9 pm Sat: Tequila Rush 6 – 9 pm

Nacho Daddy (287 Basilio Badillo) Tue: Cat Daddy’s 8:30 pm Wed: Joker Band 8:30 pm Fri: Texas Embassy Blues Band 8:30 pm

Captain Don’s (Honduras 126) Tue: Gecko Band 3 – 6 pm Thurs: Calvera Beach 3 – 6pm Fri: Tequila Rush 8 - 11 pm Sat: Da Crew 8 - 11 pm

Warique (Aquiles Serdan 280) Fri: Live Music 7 to 10 pm Sat: Live Music 7 to 10 pm

Cuates y Cuetes (Francisca Rodriquez 101) Wed: Tatewari 8 - 10 pm Daquiri Dick’s Tue: Esaú Galván Flamenco Guitar 7 - 9:30 pm El Bar at Food Park PV Sat: The Black Tequila 9:00 pm El Oasis de Holi (River mouth by La Isla Mall) Sun: The Others 5 pm El Rio BBQ, (Paso Ancho) Tues: The Joker 4 p.m.

Wed: The Gecko Band 4 p.m.

Thurs: La Trez Cuartoz 4 p.m.

Fri: Bob & Gilberto 4 p.m.

Sat: Brimstone (reggae) 4 p.m.

Sun: Cheko Ruiz Band 4 pm

Que/Pasa (625 Aquiles Serdan) Mon: Bob Tansen & Son 7 - 9 pm Tues: James Morgan 7 – 9 pm Wed: The Change 7:30 - 10:30 pm Thurs: Stolie 7 – 10 pm Fri: Gloria & Da Crew 6:30 - 9:30 pm Sat: The Hoochie Coochie Men 7 – 10 pm Revolution Restaurant & Bar (Matamoros #235 Col. Centro) Sat: The Sunset Raiders 8 pm

Incanto (Insurgentes 109) Mon:Joby & Tongo 5 pm Mon: Zoe Wood & Eduardo Leon on Mon at 7:30 pm Tue: Edgar Roxha 5 pm Tue: The Blue Knotes Duet 7:00 pm Wed: Jay-Gee, Romantic Piano 5:00 pm Wed: Salsa dancing lessons 8pm Wed: Red Suitcase Band 7:30 pm Wed: Dennis Crow 9:30 pm Thurs: Open Mic 7:30 pm Fri: Joan Houston 5:00 pm Fri: Luis & Fernando 7:30 pm Fri: Dennis Crow 9:30 pm Fri: Lady Zen 9:30pm Sun: Red Suitcase Band 7:30 pm Sun: Cheko Ruiz Gypsy Kings 9:30 pm Sun: Salsa dancing lessons 8pm More @ incantovallarta.com

ESTUDIO CAFÉ – (322-297-4845) Mon. 7 pm – 9 pm JULIE – Easy Listening Thurs. 7 pm – 9 pm GERONIMO – Oldies Sun. 10am – noon – JULIE – Easy Listening Favorites Encore Restaurant & Lounge (51 Lazaro Cardenas | Bucerias) Thu: Live Jazz 7 - 10 pm Fri: Live Jazz 7 - 10 pm Buzzos (In front of Bungalows Princess | Bucerias) Fri: Hugh and the Mexpats 6 - 8pm Sat: Sweet and Sour 6 – 9pm El Chivero (Avenida Pacifico 9, Centro | Bucerias) Sat: The Gecko Band 3pm Drunken Duck (Avenida Mexico, Centro | Bucerias) Tue: Andra & The Crazzy Boys 9 pm Wed: The Gecko Band 9 pm Thur: Soul Trip 9 pm Fri: Rob Cavazzini & Fede 5 pm Andra & The Crazzy Boys 9 pm Sat: Da Crew 9 pm Sun: The Gecko Band 5pm JAX Bar and Grill (Avenida Mexico 17, Bucerias) Wed: Anna and The Others 8:30 pm Thurs: Trez Cuatroz 8:30 pm Sun: Mexpats 3 pm Sun: Black Mamba 8:30 Punta Esmeralda Beach Club (Highway from Bucerias to La Cruz) Wed: Damaged Goods 7:30 – 9:30pm Sun: Damaged Goods 7:30 – 9:30pm Ana Bananas (Tiburón #42 | La Cruz) Mon: Soul Trip 7pm Fri: JAM 7 pm Sun: Rhythm Roosters 7 pm

RIVIERA NAYARIT

Greene Tomatoe (Town Square La Cruz) Wed: The Traveling Band around 8 pm Thur: Ivan and Mike around 7pm Fri: Rock in Trio around 8 pm Sat: Crazy Boys Sat 8 pm

SAT. MORNING MARKET Sat. Blanca de La Rosa 9:00 – 1:00 – Mexican & Latin Favorites

OSO’s Oyster Bar ( La Cruz Marina) Thur: The Remedy, Open Mic 7 pm Sat: The Remedy 7 pm

Chasers Sports Bar (Avenida Mexico 570A | Nuevo Vallarta) Thurs: Fri: Gecko Band 8 – 11 pm Sat: Cesar Medina 8 pm Jan 27: Elvis featuring Rob Knight 7:30 pm

Masala (La Cruz) Thurs: Blue Knote 7 – 9pm

Roxy Rockhouse (Ignacio L Vallarta 275 Thurs: Gecko Band 8 – 11 pm

Gringo Loco Cantina (Francisco I Madero 403) Wed: Paranoia Band 7 - 10 pm Thu: Martin (solo) 7 - 10 pm Sat: The Change 7 - 10 pm

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DONA TERE RESTAURANT Wed: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - LA PATRONA - Mariachi Trio Fri: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - JAQUE MATE - Jazz Sat: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - KORSARI - Rock ‘n Roll EDDIES – (322-297-4568 MORNING AND EVENINGS) Mon. 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Alejandra Tues. 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Alejandra Wed. 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Alberto Thurs. 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Diego Fri. 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Julie Sat. 10 am – 1:00 pm – Rudolfo Sat. 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Alberto Sun. 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Laud Sun. 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Alberto

Britannia (Coral, La Cruz) Tues: Open mic with The Turn 7pm until they close La Cruz Inn (36 Calle Marlin | La Cruz) Sat: Music in the Street with Matt 4 to 7:30 pm Thurs: Tres Aires 5:30 to 7:45 pm Black Forest (16 Marlin, La Cruz) Fri: Gypsy Flamenco 7:30 pm El Atico Hookah (Sayulita) Tue: Soul Trip 9:30pm Jacks Cantina (Sayulita beside bus terminal) Thurs: Tequila Rush 8 pm Faro Mita (Higuera Blanca) Fri: Soul Trip 7:30pm Maria Bonita Restaurante bar (San Pancho) Sat: Karaoke 7 – 10 pm

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