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Medicare Coverage in Mexico

The Curse of the Los Guachimontones

Vallarta Vocalista Ensemble Returns to Incanto

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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.

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.

TIME ZONE: The entire state of Jalisco is on Central Time, as is the southern part of the State of Nayarit starting from Lo de Marcos in the north.

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.

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

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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MAGELLAN 1,250 01.03.2019 VOLENDAM 1,850 01.03.2019 NORWEGIAN STAR 2,700 04.03.2019 CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,200 06.03.2019 DISNEY WONDER 2,400 07.03.2019 JEWEL OF THE SEAS 2,501 09.03.2019 NORWEGIAN STAR 2,700 12.03.2019 CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,200 13.03.2019 NIEUW AMSTERDAM 2,106 14.03.2019 CORAL PRINCESS 2,400 14.03.2019 JEWEL OF THE SEAS 2,501 17.03.2019 VOLENDAM 1,850 19.03.2019 NORWEGIAN STAR 2,700 19.03.2019 CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,200 20.03.2019 ROYAL PRINCESS 3,600 20.03.2019 NIEUW AMSTERDAM 2,106 21.03.2019

In the month of March Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit welcomes 56,320 passengers! Bienvenido! NAME

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NORWEGIAN STAR 2,700 26.03.2019 GRAND PRINCESS 2,600 24.03.2019 CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,200 27.03.2019 ROYAL PRINCESS 3,600 27.03.2019 NIEUW AMSTERDAM 2,106 28.03.2019 VOLENDAM 1,850 31.03.2019

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Light at the end of the tunnel

bout a year and a half ago I got the contract for the next edition of the Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Costa Alegre Moon Guide – It’s similar to the Lonely Planet but a little more upscale. Dream job, right? Get paid to travel. Well, deadlines got pushed with one crisis after another until I found myself writing a book in the height of ‘HIGH SEASON.’ If you’ve wondered why you never see me, this is one of the reasons. It was infinitely more work than I thought it would be but hallelujah, I submitted the completed manuscript last Thursday – and promptly began working on the edits! On the one hand I just want it to get out the door, so I can laze around on a beach with some friends – if any of them remember me – on the other, I know it has to be perfect because all of you will be rushing out to buy a copy and then critiquing my choices. The pressure is on! As I move through the edits, I have noticed so many places I missed or things I included but

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can’t for the life of me remember why. Really, how do you narrow it down to 10 restaurants? And true story – I’ve been to Nuevo Vallarta maybe 5 times in 8 years. I can find very few redeeming qualities aside from the beach (and now that Etc. Beach Club is closed, will I ever go back?), which is hidden behind a ton of really tall, really imposing resorts and gated communities. I seriously struggled to tell people what to do there if they’re not in the resorts – ride a bike to Bucerias comes to mind. If you have any great suggestions for things to actually do IN NUEVO – pass them my way. Next up on the editing block is Costa Alegre – if you have any can’t miss places or things to do – and you think I’ve missed them, feel free to send me a message. I’d love to hear your suggestions. (Yes I included Mayto and Punta Perula.) Both the puppies that I was fostering have been adopted! Thank you to everyone who inquired. It was great to have puppies in the house again to remind me why I don’t want any

more babies, dog or human. They are so much work! And continuously demanding food, attention and the poops, ugh, don’t get me started on those. Slowly but surely I’m divesting in commitments, and it feels good because at one point last week I wasn’t sure how I was going to manage juggling all the things with one hand behind my back, blindfolded, with two puppies biting my feet. This week the newspaper feels a little lighter. Luna Lounge is pretty much done for the season – whaaaatt? Where did this season go? I didn’t even catch one show this year. I have got to get out more. I suppose I’m saving myself from years of sun damage though. So, back to this week. We have a ton of live music, theater, and events still going on – in fact, if you’re reading this and it’s Thursday, you should be on your way to Cuates y Cuetes for their Jazz Festival. And if it’s the weekend, then check out all the different events in the back pages of this newspaper. Safe travels, Madeline

o you have things piling up around your place you wish you could get rid of? The Purr Project garage sale is less than a month away (April 6) and organizer Marilyn Khan is beginning to schedule pick-ups of donations for this annual fundraising event. If you have items to donate (clean, gently-used clothing, household items, books, furniture, artwork, toys, holiday

items, etc.), please contact her with specifics of the size and weight of your items and Marilyn will help make arrangements for pick-up. Funds raised go to support the efforts of the PuRR Project (purrproject.com), a no kill shelter of approx. 200 cats and kittens. Contact: Marilyn Khan, PuRR Project exkhan@usfamily.net

Vallarta Tribune Annual Reader’s Choice Awards 2019 BEST COFFEE SHOP (Puerto Vallarta) A page in the Sun Puerto Café Dee’s Coffee

BEST FLORIST (Puerto Vallarta) Flowers to Go Eder Flores Luxury Flowers PV Florart

BEST REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE (North Shore) Elements Realty Bienvenidos Real Estate Riviera Partners Realty

BEST PLACE FOR A MARG Joe Jack’s Fish Shack Margarita Grill No Way José

BEST TRAVEL AGENCY Superior Tours Mex-ECO Tours Vallarta Explore

BEST CHIROPRATOR Erik Fulfer Rachel Grosik Susan Colby

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All the results are now online at: www.vallartatribune.com/best-of-banderas-bay-2019

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Aeroméxico relaunches Monterrey – PVR-Riviera Nayarit flight for the summer The flight will run three times a week from June 17-August 18, 2019.

eroméxico will begin direct flight service from Monterrey to the region on June 17th, arriving and departing from Puerto Vallarta’s Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, which connects to the Riviera Nayarit. The flight will have a frequency of three days a week and will be available through August 18, 2019. The planes can carry 76 passengers per flight, representing over 2,000 seats for the summertime. According to Juan Carlos Benavides Araiza, a district manager for Aeroméxico, the route was originally launched in the summer of 2018 with excellent results. Marc Murphy, managing director of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Bahía de Banderas Hotel and Motel Association,

commented that the fact Aeroméxico has decided to reopen the Monterrey route for the second year in a row points to the trust placed in the region, added of course to the fact the flight was profitable for the airline as this is a very accessible destination with options for everyone. “We’re very pleased with the news because these are tourists who can come and stay for a week, perhaps, two—and especially considering Nuevo Leon is the fifth state of origin for visitors to the Riviera Nayarit,” he added. MORE INFO: Over the past few years, the Vallarta - Riviera Nayarit corridor has become a very attractive destination for citizens of northern Mexico who are looking for a place to relax, enjoy the beach or even invest in a beach house. The state of Nuevo León is currently among the top five states of origin for tourists to the area with a total of 5%, behind Mexico City, Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, and Jalisco (the latter is the number one state of origin for visitors with 34% of the total.)

exican archaeologists announced last week that they discovered a trove of more than 200 Maya artifacts beneath the ancient city of Chichén Itzá in Mexico. The discovery of the Yucatán Peninsula cave – and the artifacts, which appear to date back to 1,000 A.D. – was not the team’s original goal, National Geographic Explorer Guillermo de Anda, who helped lead the team, told NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro for Weekend Edition. A local resident told the archeologists about the secret cave, known as Balamku or “Jaguar God.” It had been known to locals for decades and about 50 years ago some of them told archeologist Víctor Segovia Pinto about the cave, but he ordered it sealed for unknown reasons, causing it to be forgotten. This time, the explorers decided to search the cave chambers, which involved crawling on their stomachs for hours to reach the coveted artifacts. “When I get to the first offering, which is about an hour and a half crawling from the entrance, you know, the thrill that I feel, I started crying actually, and I realized I was in a very very very sacred place,” de Anda said. He traveled alone in the cave for that first exploring trip. The archeologists were initially looking for a connection between flooded caves to try to access a cenote – natural sinkholes the ancient Maya believed were sacred and openings to the underworld – that is supposed to be under a main pyramid in the area, known as

The water drip over hundreds of years has resulted in the concretion of some of the objects, including this incense burner in the shape of Mayan rain God Tlaloc. Courtesy of Karla Ortega

Archaeologists Find Trove Of Maya Artifacts Dating Back 1,000 Years both El Castillo and the Temple of Kukulkan. Before entering the cave system, the group performed a six-hour purification ritual with a Maya priest to ensure they would have a safe journey. The discovered artifacts are in an “excellent state of preservation” and include ceramic incense holders, decorated plates, and other items. This collection may help researchers in their quest to learn more information about the rise and fall of the ancient Maya civilization. The archeologists’ next step is completing analysis of the cave and artifacts, along with creating a virtual reality 3-D scanned model

200 students of Nayarit benefit with improvements to their school

wo classrooms with air conditioning were built, as well as a multipurpose patio and a playground. Last week the financial group Principal Mexico, through its support program to local communities ‘Dejando Huella’ (Leaving Handprints), delivered to the San Clemente community of Lima hugely improved school Ali Chumacero to the benefit of 200 students. The improvements included construction of 2 classrooms including the electrical installation and air conditioning, as well as all the necessary desks and other furniture to be used in the classrooms. In addition, a multipurpose playground

was built with basketball and soccer, and a playground with swings and slides. “The goal of Dejando Huella, is to guarantee that students from the communities where we operate have sufficient and quality educational facilities at their disposal so that they can develop their skills and access better living conditions,” said Luis Valdés, president of Principal International. In the ribbon cutting ceremony, several directors of Principal Mexico, as well as local authorities, and the ex-football player Francisco “Kikín” Fonseca, who provided color commentary during a football match of the students on

replica of the cave. And while de Anda, also the director of the Great Mayan Aquifer Project, said getting to the artifacts was a difficult task, it gave him a new respect for the Maya culture. “For us, it was very hard, but thinking about Maya in ancient times going there through those passageways crawling with a big incense burner and a torch – how they managed to do that – I mean, you have to think about them with even more respect than we have always had because you see how important these caves were for them,” he said. Watch the National Geographic video: youtu.be/HvoDCtu0pJo

the new field. The Ali Chumacero School has been providing primary education since its foundation in 2010, and currently has 201 students between 6 and 12 years of age in the morning shift. In its beginnings, it only had capacity for 68 students, in mobile classrooms, until in 2012 the Parents Association got the support of the local and educational authorities for the construction of three classrooms and the bathrooms. “This school has the clear mission of providing integral education that contributes to the formation of human beings with solid values and ready to face the rest of their future, and we feel very fortunate to be able to support them to have the necessary infrastructure to do it.”, concluded Valdés.

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

Answers to Common Questions About Medicare Coverage Outside the U.S.

eaders often ask me if Medicare will provide any coverage or reimbursement while they’re in Mexico, and if so, under what circumstances. I had some free time while I was waiting for Linda to wake up, so I did some research and found the answers at Medicare.gov. That’s the official U.S. government website for Medicare. This information was taken directly from Medicare publication #11037 which was last revised in April of 2018. In most situations, Medicare won’t pay for health care or supplies you get outside the U.S. The term “outside the U.S.” means anywhere other than the 50 states of the U.S., the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Below are some of the exceptions that would allow you to get coverage outside the U.S. under Original Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and/or Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance). When does Medicare cover health care services in a foreign hospital? There are 3 situations when Medicare may pay for certain types of health care services you get in a foreign hospital (a hospital outside the U.S.): You’re in the U.S. when you have a medical emergency, and the foreign hospital is closer than the nearest U.S. hospital that can treat your illness or injury. You’re traveling through Canada without unreasonable delay by the most direct route between Alaska and another state when a medical

emergency occurs, and the Canadian hospital is closer than the nearest U.S. hospital that can treat your illness or injury. Medicare determines what qualifies as “without unreasonable delay” on a case-by-case basis. You live in the U.S. and the foreign hospital is closer to your home than the nearest U.S. hospital that can treat your medical condition, regardless of whether it’s an emergency. Remember, in these situations, Medicare will pay only for the Medicare-covered services you get in a foreign hospital. What kind of health care services does Medicare pay for in the 3 situations described above? Original Medicare covers these services: Part A covers inpatient hospital care (care you get when you’ve been formally admitted with a doctor’s order to the foreign hospital as an inpatient). For more information on understanding your hospital status, visit Medicare.gov/publi-

cations to view the publication “Are You a Hospital Inpatient or Outpatient?” Part B covers emergency ambulance and doctor services you get immediately before and during your covered foreign inpatient hospital stay. However, if Medicare doesn’t cover your hospital stay and/or you get ambulance and doctor services outside the hospital after your covered hospital stay ends, Medicare generally won’t pay for these services. For example, Medicare won’t cover return ambulance trips home. Part B covers non-emergency doctor and ambulance services that you get immediately before and during your covered foreign inpatient hospital stay. However, if Medicare doesn’t cover your hospital stay and/or you get doctor services outside the hospital, Medicare generally won’t pay for these services. For example, Medicare won’t cover doctor services you get in Canada after your covered Canadian hospital stay ends. Remember, Medicare only pays for its share of services covered by Original Medicare. If you only have Part A, Medicare only covers inpatient hospital care. Does Medicare pay for dialysis treatments when I travel outside the U.S.? Unless it’s one of the 3 situations described above, Medicare doesn’t cover dialysis when you travel outside the U.S. Does Medicare pay for prescription drugs outside the U.S.? Medicare drug plans can’t cover prescription drugs you buy outside the U.S. Call your drug plan for more information.

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Will Medicare pay for medically necessary health care services I get on a cruise ship? Medicare may cover medically necessary health care services you get on a cruise ship in these situations: The doctor is allowed under certain laws to provide medical services on the cruise ship. The ship is in a U.S. port or no more than 6 hours away from a U.S. port when you get the services, regardless of whether it’s an emergency. Medicare doesn’t cover health care services you get when the ship is more than 6 hours away from a U.S. port. What do I pay if I get Medicare-covered services outside the U.S.? Except in the limited situations described above, Medicare doesn’t pay for health care services you get outside the U.S. If your circumstances don’t meet these limited exceptions, you pay the full cost to the health care provider. If your situation matches one of the exceptions in this fact sheet and Medicare covers the items or services you get, you still pay the coinsurance or copayments and deductibles you would normally pay if you got these same services or supplies inside the U.S. Although U.S. hospitals must submit claims to Medicare for you, foreign hospitals aren’t required to file Medicare claims. If you’re admitted to a foreign hospital under 1 of the 3 situations described above, and if that hospital doesn’t submit Medicare claims for you, then you must submit an itemized bill to Medicare for your doctor, inpatient,

and ambulance services. If you got Medicare-covered services on a cruise ship under a situation described in the previous question, the doctor must ordinarily submit the Medicare claim. However, you may also file a claim directly to Medicare in these rare circumstances. What if I have a Medigap (Medicare Supplement Insurance) policy? Your Medigap policy may offer additional coverage for health care services or supplies that you get outside the U.S. Standard Medigap plans C, D, F, G, M, and N provide foreign travel emergency health care coverage when you travel outside the U.S. Plans E, H, I, and J are no longer for sale, but if you bought one before June 1, 2010, you may keep it. All of these plans also provide foreign travel emergency health care coverage when you travel outside the U.S. Medigap plans C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M, and N pay 80% of the billed charges for certain medically necessary emergency care outside the U.S. after you meet a $250 deductible for the year. These Medigap policies cover foreign travel emergency care if it begins during the first 60 days of your trip, and if Medicare doesn’t otherwise cover the care. Foreign travel emergency coverage with Medigap policies has a lifetime limit of $50,000. What if I get my health care from another Medicare health plan rather than Original Medicare? If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) or another Medicare health plan, your plan may offer additional coverage for health care services you get outside the U.S. Check with your plan before traveling to see what’s covered. Can I buy travel insurance to help pay for the cost of health care services? Yes. Because Medicare has limited coverage of health care services outside the U.S., you can choose to buy a travel insurance policy to get more coverage. An insurance agent or travel agent can give you more information about buying travel insurance. Travel insurance doesn’t necessarily include health coverage, so it’s important to read the conditions or restrictions carefully. Where can I get more information? Visit Medicare.gov to find out what Medicare covers. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800633-4227). TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048.

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Health and Wellness Cat Morgan cat@NewEnergyConsciousness.com RivieraNayaritFun.com

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

Neural Science Part 3

ood Day! Previously I wrote about how our neural networks are created, which result in networks that form our habits, identity and personality. Repetitive thoughts create the same behaviors, experiences, and emotions that are stored in our bodies. When continuously in ‘flight or fight mode’, neural loops and patterns can create disease. When under stress chemicals are released from the brain to the body, activating specific aspects of our genes. You can not be in both modes at the same time. No organism in nature can tolerate living in emergency mode for a long period of time. The ‘stress response’ is what our bodies do to return itself back to order; back

to homeostasis. Humans have the same autonomic nervous system as animals that are coordinating the bodily functions. Cause, Effect and Energy Fields Waiting for something to happen to change the way we feel inside is a materialist approach. It’s the Newtonian model of reality. Defining reality with our senses focuses our attention on the external world. The release of hormones of adrenaline and cortisol cause us to force outcomes and try to make things happen which in turn causes us to feel more like matter and less like energy. Energy field have been scientifically proven to be around our bodies. We draw light and information from, (what is invisible for most) our Energy Fields. This energy is our vital life field, which turns into chemistry in our bodies. When in flight or fight mode, our energy field around our bodies

ADORABLE DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT by Janice Gonzalez JASMINE

asmine is a loving lady ready for a forever home of her own. She is a Labrador mix just three years old and weighing almost 42 pounds. Jasmine has a medium high energy level and gets along with most other dogs. She does not like cats, however. She enjoys playtime with her

canine pals and also with her humans. When playtime is over she is ready for some loving from her people. Jasmine has been spayed, dewormed and vaccinated. She is available for adoption and we are accepting applications at spcapv@gmail.com.

shrinks. Science has measured this. We become more matter and less energy; more particle and less wave. The body is not emitting any information into the Energy Field. When we experience short term stress, we recover by eating, resting, and return back to homeostasis, expanding and rebuilding the Energy Field again. Take a moment to view your continuous thought patterns; the ones you go back to when you tell people why you are the way you are. Over and over. Perhaps being continuously angry with your mother, how much you dislike co-workers; the betrayal that happened (how long ago?), what your parents did or how stressed out you are about finances every single day creates continuous stress and it can make you sick. You’ve tapped out your bodies energy resources, and the body is flesh without energy; like a piece of matter that will break down eventually. You become matter trying to change matter in your life. Matter Trying to Change Matter is when we try to force the outcomes. We push for it, predict it, manipulate and try to control it. When chemicals of stress heighten the brain and body into an aroused state of being, we become materialists defining reality with our senses. We think if we can’t see it, smell it, taste it or feel it then it does not exist. We endorse the ego and become selfish because we are trying to take care of the self. One time while camping, snuggled in my tent asleep, I awoke needing to go to the bathroom. Sometimes when you don’t want to retreat from your warm bed you wait until you REALLY have to go. Finally, I flipped off the covers, and as I sat up ready to unzip my tent,

a very, very long guttural growl cruised past the front of my tent. What happened next was amazing. The adrenaline and cortisol shot through my body. I no longer needed to pee, and was grateful for that, otherwise I would have peed my pants! My body went directly into flight or fight mode, or in this case, hide mode! I waited listening to this mountain lion prowl camp for about 20 minutes, until it was far enough away. Then all of a sudden, boy did I need to pee! Emotions are Addictive. The more addicted we are to emotions of stress, the more we are reaffirming the nature of the body in survival mode. People in stress spend the majority of life in combinations of anger, aggression, hatred, frustration, prejudiced, control competition, judgment, guilt, shame, victimization, unworthiness, depression, anxiety, fear and sadness, all of which are created by the hormones of stress. Psychology calls those normal states of consciousness. Those are actually Altered States of Consciousness. If our attention point is on matter; on objects, things and people, then we are matter living in matter, caught up in the illusion. The quantum model is beyond our senses. When we begin to emotionally embrace before its made manifest, we are convincing our mind-body it’s already occurred. Gratitude is the ultimate state of receiving. Clear intention and elevated emotion signal the gene as if it’s already occurred. The mind does not know what is real or imagined. The frontal lobe is 40% of our brain. We can think about the past or the future (unlike animals) turning on this “stress factor” by thought alone, which, in turn, means our thoughts can create

disease. How long we hold a specific emotion is key. If we can’t let go of an emotion, it must mean we’re addicted to it. An addiction is something you can’t stop, and is why change is so challenging. Have you ever noticed that when you are in the present moment how fast time goes? You are so present that you lose track of time and space. We become a creative state of being; pure consciousness. It’s an amazing and powerful moment connecting us to the unified quantum field. Moving emotions out of the body is essential to create new neural pathways and patterns in the brain, allowing the brain to reorganize, connect, and synthesize. Creating our energy field to expand; becoming more wave than matter, more energy than particle. We feel blessed, happy and connected with something greater than one’s self and experience feelings of unlimited potential. We feel empowered. These energies change our destiny. We do not create our patterns overnight. Changing thoughts and emotions that are not serving you is a choice in every present moment. Open your heart. Focus on possibility. We already know how to do this. Changing is to be greater than the body and time. This takes inner work. By practicing the Quantum Model with new learning and creating new pathways every day, we can create a new personality that creates our reality. The quantum field only responds to WHO you are being. If you are interested in assistance releasing your emotions stored in your body, and changing your neural pathways I am available to assist. Cat@NewEnergyConsciousness.com Blessing.

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he first whole day of Spring and while Vallartenses don’t get excited about the first crocuses, a green blade of grass (make that anything green), the season still touches every soul with a choice of renewal. A time to clean up, sweep away the cold and everything nasty in its path and start again. Planting new seeds of thought and waiting and checking daily to see what has finally germinated and is reaching for the sunshine. Then set it to music and Welcome to Springtime in Vallarta! Joyous? Hell, yes. There are concerts, festivals, celebrations and rites of passage everywhere. Award-winning movies continue to be shown at Incanto’s comfortable theatre, with bar service and cozy wraps if the AC is too cold for you. I highly recommend Roma, Green Book, A Star is Born, and Bohemian Rhapsody. The latter is playing Thursday the

21st and Roma on Friday the 22nd. All films are shown on the new big screen at 3 pm. I especially love seeing these wonderful films at Incanto as opposed to having to travel a long way to a public theatre that can often be filled with children who find the urge to run up and down the aisles irresistible. I am just saying… Vallarta’s favourite tenor Rodolfo has four performances left at Coco Tropical; two on Thursday, March 21 and 28, and two on Sunday, March 24 and 31, from 6 to 8:30 pm. If you have not heard our beloved, blind tenor sing, do yourself a favor and go give a listen. You can have a superb dinner, watch the sunset and be serenaded in three languages. Dancing is encouraged! More about where to find Rodolfo next month and beyond coming up in this column. Hugs are vital to growth and the more you give the more you’ll get.

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Creative hands of Mexico

Paradise and Parenting Leza Warkentin

Leigh Thelmadatter

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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.

Leigh Thelmadatter is a professor 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 has just published a book on Mexican paper maché called Mexican Cartoneria. creativehandsofmexicodotorg.wordpress.com

No Time for a Hobby

like to tell people that one of the many reasons we chose to raise our kids in Mexico instead of Canada is that we have much more time to enjoy life. We are living in a culture where you are meant to slow down and taste the salt on your margarita glass, especially when you live in a town where most people’s entire careers involve helping people relax and have a good time. That being said, I must be honest and tell you I just ate a dinner of exactly six Ritz crackers with Swiss cheese. My nod to proper meal preparation was to melt the cheese onto the cracker for seven seconds in the microwave. I was late home because I had to drive my daughter across town to the ear, nose and throat doctor. Which actually turned out really well, because she and I suffer from the same cold, so now I can skip visiting the doctor myself and just take some of the same decongestants the doctor prescribed for her. I haven’t really been coming home that early anyway these days, because my son is a mentor in a game club, takes German twice a week and is in the school musical. My daughter has math tutoring, takes singing classes and just had a recital. They are busy, so I am busy. Their father WOULD pitch in, but his work schedule begins approximately fifteen minutes after we finish school, and ends about two hours after we go to bed. His current involvement is largely limited to apologizing as I complain about his kids on WhatsApp. I have to admit that he’s pretty good at it, because I always feel better after sending the angry red face emoji and he sends the smiley heart face emoji. Sometimes well-meaning folks tell me that everyone needs to

have their own interests, and that a mom who takes care of herself is a better parent. They always say I should have my own hobbies, and then I calmly reply that I do. Here you have some of my favorites: Going to the chiropractor once I am unable to lift my arm above my waist OR turn my head to see things on my right side Reading ironic commentary on Twitter at 10pm so I won’t fall asleep while making sure my kids aren’t trying to grab their phones for a late night chat with a classmate I’m not trying to be sarcastic. I mean, mostly not. But having a hobby, like, all to myself, seems extravagant at this time of the year. So I’m starting to wonder if we might have been mistaken about the whole lifestyle portion of our decision to raise our children in Mexico. Either that, or we ARE living a chill lifestyle in comparison to what it would have been had we moved to Winnipeg to have kids. In which case, might I say: whew, y’all need a vacation in Mexico. And, I have to admit that, just when I’m pretty sure I am most definitely not going to make it, a lovely Mexican holiday comes up and I can lay around an extra day, like I did last weekend on Benito Juarez’s birthday (what a great guy he is to be born in March). I can take my family off to a beautiful place like San Blas and refuse to get out of my beach chair for forty-eight hours straight. And I look around and realize that the sun is shining down and the waves are rolling in. My husband’s band is at a great little bar, playing some tunes that might get me dancing if I stop by for awhile after my kid’s play rehearsal. I guess it could be worse. And I guess, if I have to be too busy to get a real hobby just yet, I sure might as well be right here in paradise.

My first book!

lease forgive the obvious self-promotion here, but it is hard not to be jumping up and down! Three-plus years ago, I began this blog (Creative Hands of Mexico) as well as a book project. As noted my first blog article (Why?) I have worked voluntarily at Wikipedia for 11+ years but found it has limitations… I can publish there only information that has already been published in “reliable sources.” As many of you are very well aware, there is so much wonderful information that has not been published about Mexico, but really deserves attention. That is one of the functions of the blog. Interestingly enough, if it’s only in this blog, I cannot use the information on Wikipedia… but when the Vallarta Tribune re-publishes an article, it becomes “reliable”. I will give Wikipedia credit, however. Without a place to put what I learned, I probably would never have gained the background knowledge to do what I do now. I also have had the pleasure of artisans thanking me for that work… how it has helped them. I have a background in academic writing, teaching it for 25 some-odd years but I had never written a book. Having no idea what the end game would be, I started the project, with a bit of the information summarized in the book appearing in some blog posts. After a year of trying to get a publisher, I had just about decided it was not going to happen, when of course it did. Schiffer, who publishes a lot of books on Mexican handcrafts and folk art, contacted me, asking if the project was available. Of course I said yes, with a mandatory pause for effect. The process is a very slow one and a little frustrating for this blogger and Wikipedian. Several weeks ago they sent me a proposal for the cover, and after a bit of giveand-take we agreed to a design.

But I could not talk about the project publicly until now. The book is now available on pre order on Amazon! Search Thelmadatter on amazon. The official release date is November 28, 2019. It now feels so very real! I was literally jumping up and down. And what excites me the most is that already I am getting more interest from people I have been trying to collaborate with for years. Over this past weekend, I have been recei-

ving many congratulations and many messages asking me when and how to get the book. The cartonería community is eager to get started promoting it. The book traces the craft from its beginnings, but what I am really proud of is the documentation of the rapid changes that have occurred since the 1990s. Nothing of this has been documented anywhere before in either English or Spanish. Only a series of interviews with artisans and cultural institutions allowed me to get a first draft of this history put together. Oh yes, I have thought about writing more books. In fact, more than that…. I have two projects started, one on cloth dolls in Mexico and the other on foreign artists in this country. But for these projects I have the honor of collaborating with Ana Karen Allende for the doll book and Helen Bickham for the artist book as experts. Stay tuned!

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Vibes & Vices: PKDO Bar

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’m really not sure how I missed an all you can eat meat place on the next major street inland from my bedroom for about two years solid, but yaknow, they say the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is today, and that seems like a fine time to type to you about PKDO Bar, located on Francisco Villa a few blocks south of La Comer. The Vibes: By night the establishment transforms into a live entertainment venue showcasing banda and other traditional types of music, but word in the apartment complex centered around the weekday afternoon presentation, a buffet boasting unlimited access to carne asada, adobada, chicken, and other unfortunate creatures. If you’ve read this column for more than two weeks (or have met me this lifetime), you know by now that I have a healthy appreciation for such things. And so, I would have done myself a disservice by not venturing past the chain link fence into the dining area, where upon a platform in the center of the space awaited an array of trays. Each of them held a different manifestation for deliciousness, from marinated meats to savory sides such as refried beans and seasoned rice. They also had a small fruit and yogurt bar in case you want to come eat all the strawberries you can stuff into yourself to prove some kind of point. The Vices: Along with midday sustenance in solid form, PKDO bar also offers a variety of liquid lunches, including the massive 50 peso tankard of beer I chose to accompany my feast. It was technically a large instead of the standard size, a distinction the waitress neglected to make when I ordered, but I take her oversight as a compliment... what would a man of my stature do with an undersized beer? My beverage issues settled, I made my way over to the grazing area to load up my first plate.

Having paid for a buffet, I wasn’t shy about selecting plenty of my favorites. I piled plenty of protein onto my plate before making my way back to my table, where a cold beer and a container of warm tortillas patiently anticipated my arrival. I munched my way through the first plate and sat down with a second when I noticed most of the staff huddled by the cashier’s station, apparently planning to run a play of some kind. The staff meeting broke and one team member apparently produced a 750mL bottle of blue liquid from her back pocket, taking it and her coworkers over to another table. It was somebody’s birthday and everyone was going to know it. The staff celebrated dutifully, singing a song I didn’t completely understand but that certainly seemed to amuse the birthday girl’s tablemates. The staff then gleefully poured the drink down the woman’s throat. It was a scene we

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have all seen once or twice, and when the spotlight had dimmed I returned my attention to the mountain of meat before me. A few more minutes as well as another plate came and went when I saw the meeting reconvene at the register. “Two birthdays in one afternoon? Impossible!,” I deduced between mouthfuls. Well, I’m wrong about 13 percent of the time, and this was one of those occasions. The staff had evidently decided it was my birthday as well, and although my parents might attest differently, they weren’t here and I wasn’t arguing. I’ll take the free alcohol, thanks. Happy syllables filled the air as an employee took hold of my face and turned the bottle upside down over my mouth, because obviously a liter of beer in half an hour just isn’t enough. My eyes eventually swam back into place, and I cleared my last plate before settling up and finding my way back to the street once more. As Friday afternoon lunches go, this one was particularly enjoyable...my only regret was not coming sooner. The Verdict: I had been hearing about PKDO Bar about 3 times a month for at least the past year, and it was encouraging to see that the establishment more than lived up to its billing: the food was good and there was plenty of it. Maybe I’ll catch you there...who knows, it just might be your birthday.

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Movement as Medicine By Via Anderson

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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. Illustration 49323287 © 7active Studio - Dreamstime.com

Human Body Biomechanics for Beginners: the Knee Joint

his article is part of a series that will describe how various parts of your body move. Knowing these basics will help you become aware of your movements and move better. The topic today is your knee joint, which keeps you running, walking, jumping. And moving forward generally. Your knee joint is the largest joint in your body. It is a hinge joint, bending back and forth in one plane. It is made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bursae, and meniscus. An injury to any one of these structures can cause your knee pain. Your knee joint consists of three bones: • the femur (thigh bone) • the tibia (shin bone) • the patella (kneecap) The primary movement of your knee joint is: • flexion (bent) • extension (straight)

The joint also has a small amount of rotation when your knee is in flexion (bent). But if your knee is in extension (straight), rotation can only occur at your hip. Optimal performance of the knee depends on the structures above and below it. If the pelvis and hips and foot and ankle are not moving well, the knee will suffer, guaranteed. The knee needs good balance between inner thigh and outer hip strength. The quadriceps help the knee extend (straighten). The hamstrings help the knee flex (bend). But strong core, hip abductors, and glutes are also imperative for healthy knees. There are many moves that will help keep your knees healthy. Here is one of them.

STANDING KNEE BENDS AT A CHAIR 1. Stand with your hands resting on a counter or chair in front of you. Keep your feet parallel, hip width apart, with toes pointing forward or slightly out. 2. Breathe in. Breathe out. Become aware of your breath. 3. Slowly bend your knees and lower your buttocks behind you as if you are going to sit in a chair. 4. Keep your knees over your ankles. 5. Lower yourself about 6 inches. Keep the knee bend small to protect your kneecaps. 6. Keep your heels on the floor and your weight in your heels. 7. Slowly return to a standing position. 8. Repeat 3, 6, 9 times. Listen to your inner athlete. Repeat again during the day Summing Up: The knee needs help from its neighbors. Improve the performance of your hips, pelvis, feet, and ankles to keep your knees healthy. Medical disclaimer: This article is intended for education and information only. It is not a substitute for a doctor's opinion.

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Medical Matters Pam Thompson

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Mental Stuff

n a weekly basis, I probably receive five or six requests for some type of mental health referral, whether it be for drug/alcohol addiction, couples counseling, and individual counseling among other types of situations. Attempting to find professional, bilingual and GOOD therapists/ therapy here is not an easy task so I decided to gather as many contacts that I could find and have a ‘gabfest’. A couple of weeks ago,

we gathered in a meeting room and it turned out to be such an amazing session as we shared information, wants, needs, ideas and specialties. This lead to the idea of putting together a “Mental Health Resource Guide” for the area and we hope to have that out very soon. A compact collection of mental health contacts, in both Spanish and English. Sometimes ‘living in paradise’ turns out to be a whole lot different for many versus ‘vacationing in paradise’. Vacation versus reality can be a

big shock. Perhaps new retirement lands someone with too much time on their hands, boredom sets in and sometimes depression. Alcohol and drugs run rampant here in the gringo community (don’t bury your head in the sand and think it doesn’t). Beach and beer during the day, happy hour cocktails, dinner and a lot of wine. What fun! But when done over and over, day in and day out, eventually there are consequences. I am certainly no therapist/counselor/psychologist but what I have seen, over and over, are people who look about 20 years older than they really are admitted to a hospital (public and private) with livers shot to hell since ‘moving to paradise’. It is heartbreaking for sure. I always think of that saying “You never know what someone is going through” and it most certainly rings true around here. I am thrilled now to have a larger group of professionals to call upon for various mental health requests! And even more thrilled that we will soon have the Resources guide! It’s a short one this week! Here’s to a very kind week.

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Busing Banderas Bay

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

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.

Fighting Sciatic Pain

our years ago I experienced my first sciatic nerve issue which lasted two weeks. Two years later, diagnostics and a medical in Calgary revealed I would eventually require a hip replacement. They offered cortisone shots; I declined, they only mask the pain. I went to two Chiropractors and they eventually provided relief. Last year, after my second sciatic attack that year, I decided to listen to my wife, a solution she advises I should follow more often, and seek options other than yoga exercises and chiro. Anyone in Vallarta requiring medical resources should check with Pam Thompson, who coordinates people with medical specialists. Pam writes a weekly column for the Tribune and you can find her contact info in this very paper. I had appointments for hip X-Rays and an orthopedic surgeon within the week. Dr. Jose Manual Hernandez ruled out a hip replacement anytime soon. He scheduled an MRI and additional X-Rays. Within a week, I had the MRI and X-Rays and revisited the doctor. I had several herniated discs; causing sciatic pain. We all know how men feel about pain!

Here is where things get interesting. Dr Hernandez performs a minimally invasive stem cell treatment and ozone therapy procedure in a local hospital under a mild anesthetic, as well as office visits for additional ozone injections. The treatment works in two ways. First, ozone is injected to provide anti-inflammatory agents and to provide ambience for the nerve, as well as extra oxygen to decrease the herniated discs, relieving the pressure on the sciatic nerve. Secondly, your stem cells are injected into the discs, and work as an anti-inflammatory, while providing the native cells with a boost to rehydrate and restore them. I received daily ozone injections in the doctor’s office for two weeks (excluding Sunday) after the surgery, then weekly and biweekly injections and finally a monthly visit. The procedure is successful in 80% of patients, unfortunately, there are no advance tests to indicate success but there are boosters available to assist in recovery. For myself, the pain is currently gone and I was playing Pickleball three weeks after the procedure. Anyone looking for a game of singles, I have access to a court. If the pain does not return, the treatment was a success. I will wait and see. For me, an 80% chance

to banish sciatic pain are worthy odds. It was a decision to keep the kid’s inheritance intact or bid the pain adios. We all know how men feel about pain! The procedure is not free, and pricing is based on how many discs’ require restoration. The cost is generally 20,000 pesos per disc. Ozone and stem cells work for arthritic knees, back, hips, and shoulders, the rate of success depends on the degree of arthritis. Dr. Manuel Hernandez has performed this procedure for three years, training in Cuba for ozone therapy, and stem cell training in Mexico, Dominican Republic and the USA. As well as the current president of PV Orthopedics Association, he is a member of national and international medical associations. Unfortunately, the procedure was unable to improve my moves on the dance floor, so beware, it does not perform miracles! Dr. Jose Manuel Hernandez consultorio.cirujanos@gmail.com Phone:(322) 2937993 Av. Los Tules 136, Puerto Vallarta

Rent out right

hat wonderful news to hear we were voted “Favorite Furniture Store in the Bay of Banderas.” Thank you to everyone who voted, and to our many customers who we are honored to serve. Furnishing a home in Mexico is not easy. We are proud to offer the solution that makes it less stressful with furniture packages and an online store featuring quality manufacturers. If you or someone you know is in the market for furniture, we are at your service! Many people who purchase a home in Mexico do so with the intent to rent it out when they are not using it. When we work with an owner who wants to furnish a rental property, we focus on delivering on two objectives.

The first is to help the owner get furniture that will be attractive to renters. A well-furnished rental condo drives higher revenue. It allows the owner to charge higher rental fees and achieve higher occupancy rates. The second objective is to recommend furniture that will give the best return on their initial investment. One common misperception held by new owners of rental properties is that buying low-cost furniture is the best approach. Although the upfront cost is lower, buying cheaper furniture almost always equates to having to replace it within the year. Low-cost furniture cannot withstand the harsh environment, nor rental wear and tear. Why should you spend more than just the lowest possible amount? Research shows that most vacation rental customers

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Que Paso at UDG CUC Michael Nolan

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are looking for a luxurious holiday and are prepared to pay more. They do not want a place to stay that looks average. With close to 5400 VRBO rentals in the Bay of Banderas, you want your location to stand out. Another reason to invest a little more upfront is to ensure you get furniture that will last. Low-cost furniture is generally made from materials that do not stand up well to humidity, termites or wear and tear. Replacing an item three or four times in two years will easily cost you more not just for its price but also for the time and hassle it takes for you to go out, find the item, handle delivery, set up, etc. Remember that if you do not replace damaged items right away, today’s renters are quick to post negative reviews. This is not to say that you

need to go out and spend a king’s ransom. A reasonable furniture budget for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Mexico, with the type of furniture and décor that attracts renters and drives high occupancy, is about MXN 400,000 to $500,000 (about $20,000 to USD 25,000). That includes everything from small items such as plates and spoons to large items such as the sofa or king bed. The key to achieving the highest net revenue for your rental property comes down to buying reasonably-priced furniture and artfully pulling it all together so that it screams luxury! Need help decorating your rental home in Mexico? Contact me at sa.novak@solutionsmexico.com for assistance.

he 19th annual IFCPV (International Festival of Cinema, in Puerto Vallarta) will be ending March 22 but there are still lots of great movies to be seen. Please go to the official website and see the times and locations they will be screened. http://www. ficpv.cuc.udg.mx We want to thank all of the companies and individual sponsors who help fund this year’s FICPV

#19. Please look at the full list on the official website. Also a giant thank you to all the participants, volunteers and staff of the UdG CUC who worked so hard to make this year’s festival a great success.

We hope you and your family and friends will FICPV #19. SEE YOU AT THE MOVIES! Radio in English Be sure to listen to The Good Morning Wake Up Show every Saturday morning from 9 to 11 am, at 104.3 FM on your radio dial, or on the web at udgtv.com/ radio-puerto-vallarta/en-vivo And please remember, “Always go to other people's funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours”.

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IFC Invites you In John Warren

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Singing In The Shower

inging in the shower is just not good enough! It’s a proven fact that singing a chorus is more fun when we are surrounded by friends, belting it out at the top of our lungs. Maybe that doesn’t seem like a proven fact, but according to recent research, it is. Humans are wired for rhythmic togetherness; from choral singers, musicians, dancers, to rowers, the science is coming in that we bond best when we are making music with each other, and it helps us feel that we are needed by the community. Kharla Barragan has been teaching singing and dancing to her group “ALAS - Escuela de Canto” (WINGS - School of Song) for five years now and it has grown from a few kids, with

just Kharla teaching, to a group of 120 people with six paid teachers. She has fifty-four pre-teens, thirty-one teens and twenty-five adults. Ten of the children and five adults pay nothing for the classes because they have no money, lots pay whatever they can afford, and those with means support the

others by paying 25 pesos/class. It’s a hand to mouth existence! The International Friendship Club (IFC) has supported ALAS every year since its inception and will do so this year. The club believes that the benefits of choral singing, acting, and dancing are huge for the children and the adults.

One of ALAS’s highlights in 2019 will be the visit to Puerto Vallarta in August of the teen-attracting, pop band, Timbiriche. The group started as a children’s group in 1982 and managed to evolve successfully into adulthood. It’s considered one of the most iconic Latin Pop acts since the ‘80s and produced numerous

figures in the Latin American entertainment world, including successful singers like Thalía, Paulina Rubio and Edith Márquez, as well as actors, composers, and conductors. Maybe we’ll be able to look back on ALAS a few years from now and say the same thing. On Monday, March 25th, ALAS will be performing three songs at Teatro Vallarta at a fundraiser involving eight or nine groups of children from various elementary schools. The group’s paramount production of the year will be “Annie” and will occur in December; a great way to see this musical about a young American girl, just before Christmas. Some of the children of ALAS are so dedicated to the group that they travel two or three times a week from the area of San Vicente, which is located many kilometres away in Nayarit. There is such a demand from that area that Kharla would like to open a satellite school there. She also needs new costumes and a new computer. If you would like to help children continue to benefit from this activity and have a computer that you would like to donate or, better yet $10,000 pesos so she could buy her own, please drop them off at the IFC office between 9:30 and 1:30, M-F. It is located above the HSBC bank downtown, where Insurgentes meets Libertad. Please think about it when you are singing in the shower in the morning!

Only Three Weeks Of IFC Home Tours Left

ave you ever had the experience of thinking that you’d really like to do something and haven’t quite got around to it until it’s too late? That feeling will happen again unless you act in the next three weeks. We have just six tours left and they will leave the Sea Monkey Restaurant at 10:30 on Tuesdays and on Wednesdays but the last tour is 10th April.

Should you take a tour? The tours have been very popular for the last thirty four years, almost 3,000 people have taken them so far this

SPCA of Puerto Vallarta By Janice Gonzalez

ell it was certainly a busy day at the Olas Altas Farmers Market this past Saturday. We had a banner day for sales of t-shirts (22) which kept our volunteers Wendy Urban and Karen Abrams busy. Thanks ladies! We also appreciated everyone who stopped by to extend their condolences over the loss of our beloved founder Janice Chatterton.

Please stop by when you are in the area and say hello to one of our wonderful volunteers who staff our “booth” each week. 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

season and one reviewer on Trip Advisor reviewer wrote: The first home we toured was architecturally unlike anything I've ever seen

before, with most of the home open air. Each home had a wonderful view. The last home had a great collection of Mexican folk art that the owner proudly displayed. The tour guides had great information at their fingertips, not just about the homes, but information about Puerto Vallarta in general. The bus trip allowed us to get into areas of Puerto Vallarta that we wouldn't

otherwise have had the opportunity to see. Each tour lasts about 3 hours, takes you by luxury bus to three or four incredible homes that have been made available by owners who believe in the mission of IFC to help the local community, as all profits are donated to charity. For full details and to purchase tickets please go to www.ifctoursforvallarta.com

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 health-

care 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/. 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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Featured Property CASA DE LOS AZULEJOS 2 bed / 2 bath, 4,314 sq.ft. Asking $380,000 USD

INVESTORS - DEVELOPERS - OWNERS 164 FEET OF WHITE SANDY BEACH ON THE OCEAN

FOR SALE BY OWNER OPTION 1: Two acres on the Pacific Ocean, 656 feet deep. With survey.

OPTION 2: Eighty-four (84) acres with 3,280 feet of sandy beach. Includes well and pump house, palm trees. OPTION 3: 175 Building lots in growth area of Nuevo Vallarta with development plans.

Investors or developers only. This is a private sale by owner. Call 322-148-8469 for information.

our very own Natasha! Dynamic and driven, with a style very much her own, what happens when we take an afternoon off to talk family history and growing up years? How did she become the artist we know now? We barely scratch the surface and yet it’s still a revealing look, in this week’s blog. Another workshop down this week, and now we have just one more before the season is complete! If you’re interested in being a part of creating the park too, be sure to sign up before space runs out!

Have you purchased a Celebration Tile, and want to have your story highlighted in an upcoming story? If so, please reach out to Kaina at kaimoniez@ parqueazulejospv.com and we’ll set up an interview for you. We at the Park are so grateful to be able to do what we love, and we sincerely thank all of our sponsors… whether you’ve just donated a few pesos or a whole lot more. Whether you’ve spent hours in the Park or just wandered through for a tour and a handshake, we thank you for your support.

roberto@ortizdemontellano.com www.ortizdemontellano.com

Roberto Ortiz de Montellano is a Mexican-Licensed Attorney at Law with over twenty years of professional legal experience. He started his own practice in Puerto Vallarta two years ago. His areas of expertise focuses primarily on Real Estate Law, Business Law and Estate Planning.

floor which has a spectacular ocean-mountain view from the wrap around terrace. There are 2 large walk-in closets and a master bath with a soaking tub. The pool is on the first floor below the garage, which also has a large bedroom with a bath and soaking tub. Contact information: BOARDWALK REALTY OF: 322 224 0014 322 223 0001 rocio@boardwalkrealtypv.com https://www.boardwalkrealtypv.com/properties/ casa-de-los-azulejos/

in countries like Mexico where anything that is written in a contract has significant more value than any verbal agreement reached by the parties. So if I have verbal agreement with my realtor, is that considered a valid contract in Mexico? Mexican law does not specify that a contract for the provision of services (in this case real estate agency services) required to be in writing to be valid. However, the ideal scenario would be for you to have a written contract with your realtor since in case of a dispute, the written contract would have more probatory value of the relationship between you and your realtor. A written contract will also be very helpful in determining the

specific obligations of your realtor and the specific cases in which he or she would be in breach of contract. And what about indemnity in case my realtor was negligent or acted in bad faith? Article 2261 of the Civil Code for the State of Jalisco establishes that the provider of a service will be responsible towards the client for any negligence, lack of expertise or fraud incurred in the provision of the services. In this case a written contract can also be very helpful in a Mexican court since it will provide a judge the documented evidence of a contractual relation and this will facilitate a ruling condemning your realtor to indemnify you by paying damages and lost profits. Furthermore, in case of criminal activity by your realtor, the written contract can be used as a piece of evidence in a Mexican criminal court. There is a famous saying that goes: “Words are gone with the wind”. Nowhere has this saying more significance than in a legal dispute, specially here in Mexico. This is why a written contract with your realtor will not only be of use in court, but it will also be a preventive tool since your realtor will know that not honoring the contract can bring serious legal consequences.

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Contracts – Realtors and Buyers

estled on a hilltop is Casa de los Azulejos, a beautiful professionally custom constructed home with absolute attention to detail. It enjoys breathtaking panoramas of the bay, downtown and surrounding jungle hillside. Designed to enter to a 5-car garage, the entire house features Talavera tile floors and hand painted tile throughout. The first floor up has a large living, dining room, a gourmet kitchen, studio and ½ bath with Talavera accents, the master suite is on the second

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hould I sign a contract with my realtor if I’m buying property in Mexico? Under Mexican law a contract is defined as “an agreement between two or more parties to create, transfer, modify, or extinguish obligations.” Contracts are an essential element of any undertaking since they provide clarity and accuracy to the terms, conditions and obligations agreed between the parties involved in a transaction. In real estate matters, contracts are of paramount importance, especially

One more workshop, many more stories By Emily Murray

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Life in la Cruz Cindy Bouchard

cindy@VillaAmordelMar.com

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

Della inspires other to volunteer and learn in La Cruz

t’s awesome to see people eager to learn. Della Sullivan works with volunteers to teach others English in The English School of La Cruz that she created. This year 125 students and 37 teachers engaged with many others teaching while on vacation here. Della says, “We’re like a great big family, the students and the teachers get along and work together so well. They are my Mexican family; it’s beautiful! My students are all Mexicans from La Cruz ranging in ages from four

to sixty plus. The saying “it takes a village” is so true.” When deciding to buy a home in Mexico she began looking for something less touristy. Della said, “I wanted true Mexico. When I found La Cruz, it was Love at First Sight. I bought my condo in 2006, preconstruction and pre-marina. This was definitely a leap of faith. I found what I was looking for with the friendly people of La Cruz and the wonderful ocean just outside my window.” In 2010 when her condo was finally ready she decided to try teaching a bit of English to any children interested. “I was offered the use of a table at Octopus Garden twice a week and I began this adventure

with two ten-year old girls. By the end of the first year, we were filling two tables with many sitting around the fountain. I loved it. The second year, I was allowed more tables and at the end of that year, Sandy Baker and I requisitioned a bus and took all of the students to the zoo. None

of them had been before and it was such fun. Each year there were more and more students and the third year I began getting teachers who wanted to volunteer. Before the fourth year, I decided to better understand what I was doing and I went back to St

Louis University and by the end of that fall semester, I was certified in ESL, TESOL, TESL, TEFL. With that, I began formally breaking students into classes and supplying teaching aides, books, lesson plans, and worksheets for all of the various ages and abilities. This helped me as well as all of my teachers. I supply all of the teachers with lesson plans written in both Spanish and English for all ages and abilities each week. In this way as my teachers teach English, they learn a bit of Spanish. We change our topic for teaching on a weekly basis. I supply everything needed both for teachers and students including a three ring binder for each student to keep so that they can study what we have learned, and forty-two soccer balls given for perfect attendance and the A+ students on our final day. Each student receives a backpack with supplies. Fortunately, my husband has a broad range of computer skills and keeps everything flowing smoothly. He has been my partner in this effort. Anyone wishing to donate to this cause would be greatly appreciated. The school continues to grow, blessed by excellent teachers, many of who plan their vacation to La Cruz around this teaching experience. These men and women so generously give of their time and energy and they do it with a smile. Della told me “I love them.” Also, a true blessing is the continued support of Aruna, Wayland, Marichuy and Alfredo, in allowing Della the continued use of the Octopus Garden. In nine years, they went from using one table to using every square inch of the first floor and part of the upstairs; essentially it’s a one-room schoolhouse. “This is one of the most cherished efforts I have done. This is the ninth year of an adventure I hope to continue for many more. I live by one thought ‘Leave beauty in your path’.” delksullivan@yahoo.com EnglishSchoolofLaCruz.com

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Life in the Slow Lane Kelly Wilson

mybucerias404@gmail.com

Upon retiring in Ontario, Kelly and her husband finally arrived in Puerto Vallarta. Via a one way ticket during the summer of 2017, they now call Bucerias home. As avid adventurers, they enjoy exploring the entire Banderas Bay area. Kelly owns an on-line career coaching business, and spends time volunteering for various local organizations.

Peace Out

s we approach the end of another glorious “high season”, I turn my mind to saying goodbye. Not because I’m leaving, but because all the ‘snowbirds’ will soon be taking flight, off to their northern homes. The end of March means, for many of our area’s visitors, an end to the winter escape. For many I notice it can be a reflective time. Albeit, after months of happy hours, live theatre, dinners with new and old friends, volunteering, swimming, sunning and exploring, most people are ready to get back

home. Life in USA or Canada waits, along with spring pruning, summer BBQs and eventually Mother Nature’s brilliant display of ever-changing autumn leaves. We’ll miss you, and you will equally miss being here. Remember what you’re coming back for. Do you find you are more relaxed while staying in Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit? Of course you do. Do you dance and sing along with the crowd, perhaps stepping outside of your “normal” comfort zone? Of course you do. Vacationing will do that for you. It’s an awakening of the senses that we store away, a clearing of the cobwebs. Perhaps

a feeling of the weight of the world lifted off your shoulders. Margaritas will do that for you, too. Hurry back. While away, please don’t wonder how to stop the speaker trucks, please don’t wonder how to quiet the roosters, please don’t wonder how to edit the menus and pamphlets so they read proper English spelling and grammar. Who cares? When you read the menu, you know what is meant...why change it? Chikn tacos sounds rather tasty actually.

I’ve come to be quite comfortable with letting go of the corporate life, letting go of stresses and pressures, letting go of rules and regulations, letting go of deadlines, (dear editor: just kidding). It’s all part of the charm here, isn’t it? It’s all part of arriving here, suddenly rethinking life to be quaint and relaxed. I hope wherever you’re returning to has fully sprung into spring, with fresh green buds, birds chirping,

water trickling down the streets and flowers peeking from under the late and final snowfall. So, I won’t say goodbye but instead, “Adios Amigos, TTFN, sayonara, catch you later, saludos cordiales, travel safe, stay well”. Embrace your family and friends upon your return and hold them close until Banderas Bay beckons once again. As they say in Mexico, “We’ll be waiting for you”.

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Emily Majewski

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Emily Majewski is Co-Founder of PHYTOSTONE, a small firm based in Nayarit dedicated to creating advanced natural materials for home and garden.

The Unplanned Obsolescence of Concrete

s a nation whose built environment revolves around the use of concrete, all of us in Mexico need to start brainstorming an alternative future. For example, how will the Mexico City of the future look if concrete is no longer the cheap and abundant resource it is currently. To start, let’s sketch out the context for what cement is. Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) was patented by Joseph Aspdin in 1911. OPC is a mineral ‘glue’ called clinker, composed mainly of lime

and clay powder, fired at 2,000 degrees Celcius, a process which makes it highly reactive. A little gypsum also gets added. When the clinker is later combined with sand, gravel and water, we call the resulting mix ‘concrete’. The concrete dries, absorbing CO2 from the air (carbonating) into hardened artificial stone. If oil was the lifeblood of the Industrial Revolution, concrete became its bone and muscle. It has been shaped into the buildings, roads, bridges, skyscrapers and dams of modern society for 200 years. The OPC formula has skyrocketed to become the second most utilized commodity on the planet, second to potable water. To make

it more personal: about 4 tonnes of concrete are produced per person PER YEAR, worldwide. The number varies by country but, basically, that’s representing you and me. So, what is it about this material that makes it a ticking time bomb of obsolescence? In my opinion, there are 3 reasons Portland Cement is facing a predicament of dinosaurian-proportions. Really 4, if you include the related, but unsexy, issue of usage rates. 1. Clinker is in crisis 2. Aggregate is in crisis 3. Freshwater is in crisis 4. Usage rates are soaring. 1. CLINKER. For every ton of clinker produced, almost an equal amount of CO2 is produced. Mercury emissions are also on par with coal-fired power plants. Bad, but what is less known, is that making 1 ton of cement requires about 1.5 to 2 tons of raw material (shale and limestone). This is simple math: if you spend 2 dollars to every dollar you earn, you are going to go broke! And Mother Nature doesn’t issue credit to the bankrupt. 2. AGGREGATE. Put simply, we are running out of sand and gravel.

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As unbelievable as this sounds, the rates of sand and gravel being naturally renewed are being outrun by usage rates. With Portland Cement, only clean, non-salty sand is utilized, since salty sand corrodes internal metal reinforcement and weakens the lime component. So you can cross out the Sahara desert and the beach as aggregate sources. I’ve been noticing more and more financial columns bringing up this topic. Forget gold-backed money, there is now a sand-backed cryptocurrency called Sand Coin, a sign of the times. 3. WATER. We tend to think of freshwater scarcity in terms of drinking water supplies, which is completely valid. We don’t think of freshwater supplies locked up in the crystalline structure of Ordinary Portland Cement. Freshwater is the key chemistry activator here: saline water introduces corrosion issues for metal reinforcement and weakens the lime content of the clinker. Did you know that each decade we lock up approximately 3,400 km3 of water in concrete, the volume equivalent to Lake Huron? To boot, excessive quantities of freshwater are used to clean out our fleets of concrete delivery trucks. 4. USAGE RATES. With newfound awareness about the impacts of cement, let us consider the swelling usage rates of this high-impact commodity. These rates directly relate to population increases, rising middle classes around the world and global aging infrastructure. In China alone,

the built environment constitutes 40 billion m2 (Kang 2014) and is expected to grow to 68.8 billion m2 by next year (Ji 2011). According to Ed Mazria of Architecture 2030, by 2034 ¾ of the infrastructure in the US needs to be re-built. As far as worldwide building stock, we will be ‘tearing down and rebuilding 900,000 billion ft2 within 2 to 3 decades- the equivalent of rebuilding New York City every 35 days’ (Autodesk). Once upon a time, in an age of unlimited resources, this growth was an unprecedented opportunity for the cement industry. Today, to live happily ever after, we need to be real about resource limits and revolutionize our built environment accordingly. Luckily, the answers are already here. With political will, investment, and a healthy dose of humility, the Titanic can be re-directed. High mass timber systems, lightweight building envelopes, plant-resin based binders that can utilize cellulostic aggregates are among the suite of solutions. Ceramic-based coatings to protect metal like Eoncoat or alternative cementfree plasters like those of my own company, PHYTOSTONE, are fledgling efforts to build with new possibilities. In short, steering architecture towards light weight structures with skeletal support frameworks, advanced coatings and ‘carbon negativity’ as their imperative are crucial to future-proofing the built environment. We can evolve our materials and design in a resource-conscious direction. But it begins with planning for obsolescence and reimagining our future.

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The Curse of the Guachimontones Joel Hansen Originally published in Mexi-Go! Magazine

he ‘Los Guachimontones’ (wha-tchi-mon-tones) and I have a bit of a checkered past. I have attempted to visit them on at least a half-dozen occasions before I finally found success. Sometimes while in Guadalajara for business I would simply run out of time to see them. Once I tried to see them only to have the transmission on my relatively new and reliable car breakdown. Then during Semana Santa, bound and determined, I left Puerto Vallarta with more than twelve hours to make the four-hour journey, only to arrive at the gates well past closing and no amount of pleading or offering of "donations" was going to get me past the gatekeepers. This is more a statement on the craziness of choosing to drive anywhere in Mexico during the holy week then it is of the policies of the UNESCO heritage site, but none the less I felt like my attempts to visit Los Guachimontones were being thwarted by powers beyond my control. Not to be denied, rising early and rousing my son and amateur archaeologist, we headed north from Ajijic towards Guadalajara, then west to the lakefront town of Teuchitlán, which was in the midst of a fiesta judging by all the streamers and the carnival rides in the plaza. The Los Guachimontones sits about a kilometer outside of the town plaza. As we drove up to the parking lot, we passed by a tour bus struggling to make its way down the curvy, narrow road, and I was concerned about the site being overflowing with visitors but knew there was hope that we would finally see these 3500-year-old pyramids. We found a few cars in the lot, and after purchasing a bottle of water for the ten-minute hike to the site, we headed out. As we climbed up the paved path, we met a couple from Guadalajara struggling to ride their bicycles while enjoying a can of Estrella while trying to take a photo of themselves. My son offered to snap the picture of them, and they were happy to tell us that this was their tenth visit to Los Guachimontones, and they often come just to have a picnic among the ruins. Leaving the happy couple, we made our way to the first smaller pyramid which is more of a burial

mound, and I could see the kid was a little disappointed, however, that quickly changed when we caught our first glimpse of the 60-foot main pyramid and the rest of the “town.” Entering into the site, we came across the ball field that at one time was the largest in Mesoamerica at 110 meters long. The game, ullamaliztli, was played with a heavy round stone covered in natural rubber which players could hit with their hips. All the male skeletons found at the Teuchitlán site had broken hips. The game was played from sun up to sun down and often used as a way to settle political disputes. At the end of the day, the captain of the winning team would receive the great honor of losing his life as a sacrificial offering. Leaving the court with the thought that maybe second best was ok, we caught sight of the main pyramid. We walked in a clockwise motion around the main pyramid, down the boulevards, until we had circled the entire site. I began to notice the boy pushing and prodding on various rocks, so I asked what he was doing. “Looking for hidden passageways, obviously” was his answer, indicating that I was an idiot for not thinking of it first.

The Los Guachimontones site was only really discovered by the archaeology community recently and the story of how Phil Weigand and his wife, art historian Celia García de Weigand made the ruins of Guachimontones their life work is legendary now. In 1963, Celia and Phil were on vacation in the Tequila Valley near the small town of Teuchitlán. During the trip, she discovered many large obsidian blades at the bottom of a natural swimming hole. (Obsidian was highly valued in pre-metal cultures for its ability to hold razor-sharp edges.) The find intrigued Phil, then an archaeology field assistant in Zacatecas. Together the couple located a vast obsidian workshop, where millions of blades and sharp pieces of rock were piled up to three feet deep across two acres at the foot of the extinct Tequila volcano. Archaeologists already knew of the region's ancient shaft tombs. Dating to the first centuries A.D., these tombs had small burial chambers at the bottom of vertical cuts up to 60 feet deep. Many had already been plundered of their valuables, including nearly lifesize seated figures, at the beginning of the twentieth century. But despite the sophistication of the tombs and figures, the area was

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still widely considered a cultural backwater compared to Mexico's Central Valley and the Yucatán. In archaeological terms, the tombs existed in a vacuum. Virtually nothing was known about the people who made them. "We planned to spend a summer, or at most two," Phil says of their initial project in the valley. That changed when they discovered remnants of large, round buildings scattered around the region. Nothing like them had ever been seen before in Mexico--or anywhere else. During their first field season in 1970, the Weigands examined aerial photos of the valley. "We found hundreds of buildings shaped like concentric circles, mostly around the volcano," Phil says. "They were everywhere!" A 217-acre site above the town of Teuchitlán called Los Guachimontones was especially interesting. After struggling up the side of the volcano, Phil recalls, "We finally reached a circular compound whose beauty, symmetry and monumentality far exceeded the expectations we had formed from the aerial photographs." Impressive circular structures covered with vegetation sat on a natural platform overlooking a vast, lush valley. Though local farmers knew of the site, it was virtually unknown to the outside world, archaeologists included. The Weigands had discovered a new civilization, one to which they devoted the next 30 years of their lives. What they had found was a ceremonial center, the heart of what the Weigands named the Teuchitlán tradition. This complex society, responsible for the area's shaft tombs, reached its peak between 200 B.C. and A.D. 350, when more than 50,000 people

may have lived within 15 miles of the Tequila volcano. At its height, the Teuchitlán tradition was the cultural center of West Mexico, with unique, complex architecture and a trade network that stretched from Guatemala to Arizona. The boy and I spent some hours exploring the ruins, and in that time we rarely spoke, only to answer his questions, “What God did they worship here?” “Mainly a god named Ehecatl” “Was there lots of bloody sacrifice like with the Aztecs?” “Not really, Ehecatl was a peaceful god, mostly they burned corn to him” I could tell that this answer didn’t satiate his video game induced ADD, so I told him about the Voladores and how each one of the round pyramids once had a pole in the center of it and the “birdmen” would tie themselves to these poles and fly around in honor of Ehecatl the god of wind. We had seen the birdmen of Veracruz ceremony before, and the thought of a man flying around the top of the sixty-foot pyramid seemed to appease his need for action and the lack of sacrifices. On our return to the car, we reflected on the fact that we had enjoyed the site almost exclusively to ourselves and that I had finally made it to Los Guachimontones without incident.... or so I thought. Returning to the town of Teuchitlán for a much-deserved Tecate (and limonada for the kid) we watched the final of the Euro champions’ league in a packed cantina of mostly Chelsea fans. When it was discovered that I was cheering for Bayern Munich the good-natured teasing began.... of course, the curse wouldn’t have been complete without my team losing heartbreakingly in penalty shots and the entire bar exploding in celebration with many jubilant smirks directed towards me.

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Singers Paul Aleman, Enrique de Allende, and Vallarta Vocalista Ensemble, plus NYC’s Mark Hartman returns to Incanto!

allarta favorite, Paul Aleman, presents two evenings of John Denver’s music. “I’ve heard many people interpret John’s music and yours was the best. So magical, soaring, tender, and inspiring. I know John was smiling. A beyond beautiful evening. And in Mexico! Remarkable!” — Annie Denver. Paul masters the guitar and vocal style of John Denver in these special performances. March 23, 25 at 7pm. Comedian Rob Gee’s act was described as, “A tornado of hilarious stories, Seussian poems, and observational comedy... be prepared to be blown away!” by CBC, Canada. His multi-award winning show uses a heady combination of poetry and storytelling. One performance only, March 22 at 7pm. Vocalist Enrique de Allende studied under the direction of legendary vocal coach Seth Riggs whose roster of famous students includes Josh Groban, Stevie Wonder, Madonna, and Michael Bolton. Legendary music producer David Foster said, “Enrique has a very sweet but powerful voice”. He will present two evenings of music including songs by Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé and many more! Two nights only, March 30 at 7pm and April 6 at 8pm. Puerto Vallarta´s favorite vocal octet, Vallarta Vocalista Ensemble, now in its third year, again presents a diverse mix of songs from the ‘Great American Songbook’ including Pop, Classical, Broadway, and Spirituals. You can look forward to two well-loved Beatles compositions, a medley from Fiddler on the Roof, ‘This is Me’ from ‘The Greatest Showman’, some traditional Mexican songs, and many more! Emmy Award-nominated vocalist/ percussionist, Patsy Meyer, will add her touch to a few of the songs. Six performances only beginning March 28 at 7pm. Visit Incanto’s website for more information and online tickets. Tenor Alejandro Peña was recently discovered when he performed at several popular venues, including Incanto’s Open Mic night and at Julie Guerrero’s

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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.

Spring Jazz

No Way Jose! restaurant, where he blew audiences away with his incredible vocals. He will present an evening featuring classic arias and contemporary favorites accompanied by Mark Hartman at the piano. One night only, April 2 at 7pm. Award-winning cabaret artist, comedian, pianist, and Music Director, Mark Hartman, returns to Incanto starting March 31 through mid-April and will appear in the piano bar most nights at 9:30pm. Lady Zen is back with ‘The Songs of Bessie Smith’ and her ‘70s Soul Music tribute in the piano bar. See Incanto’s website for more information. Incanto and Democrats Abroad Forum have added additional screenings of recent select Oscar-winning films. All shown in the comfortable theatre on a big screen with state of the art sound. All showings 3pm. Incanto’s Tribute Series wraps up the season with tribute artist,

Matt Cage, presenting ‘Elvis, The Vegas Years’ on March 27 at 7pm. His portrayal of ‘The King’ in his prime is spot-on with the looks, the charm, and all-live vocals! Now extended through April, Naked Boys Singing! is a fun, sassy musical comedy starring six young local Latino actors who sing and dance their way into your heart, completely nude! Visit Incanto’s website for tickets and showtimes. Hours 9am-11:30pm daily. Breakfast served 9am-2pm. Lunch served 12pm-11pm. Casual evening dining is available 4-11pm. Happy Hour features 2x1 house cocktails and beer 4-6pm. 2x1 show tickets to select shows 4-5pm daily. For more information and online tickets visit Incanto’s website www.IncantoVallarta.com. Contact them at Incantopv@ gmail.com or call 322 223 9756. Located at Insurgentes 109 (at the Rio Cuale).

Comings… Thursday, March 21 at Cuates y Cuetes on the beach by the pier, Tom Coster, Honored Guest, plays with Martin Montenegro at the 23rd Annual Music and Jazz Festival that continues to March 28th. Saturday, March 23 at Incanto at 7 pm, the debut of “Country Roads” starring Paul Aleman. I have a front-row seat for this performance by my lovely friend Paul whose crystal clear voice and exceptional guitar work brings back the endearing, always relevant music of John Denver. This show is selling out fast; Paul’s second performance is on the 25th, Monday – also likely to be packed! Thursday, March 28th, at Incanto at 7 pm, Opening Night of the third season of the great Vallarta Vocalistas. Eight local expats – each one a star – join to create sometimes-fun, often exhilarating takes on songs you will likely know and cherish. Every year they produce a brand new show that reflects hundreds of hours of rehearsals among friends that adore one another and the ‘work.’ Friday, March 29th, at the Palm Cabaret at 7, the soonest I can get to see – again - the incredibly talented Jimmy James. He stunned theatregoers last fall with

his vocal impressions and his easy, vulnerable, just this-side-ofshy-persona on stage. Jimmy will be at The Palm Cabaret for two weeks, don’t miss him. Really. …and Goings David Bowie. This tribute show by Canadian Jeremy Wright left me spellbound. I asked Jacqui Birchall to please ask him to meet me on Incanto’s terrace after his matinee for a quick, informal interview and was inordinately happy when he agreed. Forty-five minutes of chatting evaporated in one second and made him late for his ride. He is staying in Bucerias and performing at the Luna Lounge as other artists besides David Bowie. As usual, I checked with audience members to see how the artist lived up to their expectations – across the board they were thrilled with every aspect of the show. Costumes, make-up, song choices, mannerisms – everything correct. Another comment – Jeremy is not used to performing Bowie with tracks; usually, he has a full orchestra or band behind him. This is also true of his other tribute shows – he is a pianist, guitarist, and actor. I will have more on Jeremy after his last performance at Incanto as one of the Brothers Gibb aka the BeeGees. The tribute to Led Zeppelin was so great: see my review entitled “Kashmir” elsewhere in this issue.

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March Entertainment is Still Sizzling at Act II! Act II, the #1 Entertainment Venue in the Bay, has become an “entertainment destination” for vacationers! Featuring 3-4 shows (5:00, 7:00, 7:30 and 9:30), you will be delighted with their top-quality musical cabaret shows, full-length Broadway musicals and popular stage plays, as well as the best drag shows in the bay! The week of March 22-29 is going to be HOT, HOT, HOT! GENERAL AUDITIONS, March 23 1:00 pm Act II Entertainment - Basilio Badillo at Insurgentes Do you like to sing, act or dance? Act II is auditioning people who would like to be in our shows during the 2019/2020

season! No experience is necessary. You will be trained for at least 8 weeks prior to the opening of a show. If you would like to audition, bring a USB stick with backing tracks for two songs! Act II Shows, March 22-29 FABULOUS FRIDAY! 5:00 - “Walk Like a Man,” starring Canadian Idol Finalist and PV’s #1 Show Man, Paul Fracassi... Frankie Valli reincarnated! 7:30 - Diana Villamonte, the #1 PV entertainer and runner-up in Voice of Mexico, presents her Whitney Houston Tribute, “I Will Always Love You.” 9:30 - Drag diva, Hedda Lettuce, ends the evening with her hilarious “Gringa in Paradise” show! SENSATIONAL SATURDAY! 5:00 - “Twist & Shout,” a deli-

ghtful song, dance and shtick show, 7:30 - US Two (and their live full of 50’s and 60’s music, is one band) will present a tribute to the of Act II’s most popular shows! music of ABBA and Elton John. 7:00 - The incredible Broadway 9:30 - Emmy Award-winner, Chi musical, Chicago, has Chi Rones and JoAnna, present received incredible reviews their side-splitting show, “Dueling and has sold out every show! Drag Divas,” singing hysterical 7:30 - “Naked Drag Queens spoofs of Cher, Tina Turner, Marilyn Singing,“ starring The Monroe, Shirley Bassey, and more. Kinsey Sicks, America’s favorite Dragapella® Beau- MARVELOUS MONDAY! 5:00 “Walk Like a tyshop Quartet (political satire) Man,” starring Canadian Idol 9:30 - Mama Tits ends the evening Paul Fracassi... with her much-loved “Triple D” show. Finalist, Frankie Valli reincarnated! STIMULATING SUNDAY! 7:00 PV’s #1 musical, 5:00 - “Walk Like a Man,” Little Shop of Horror is on starring Canadian Idol Finalist and Mondays and Thursdays! PV’s #1 Showman, Paul Fracassi... 7:30 - The gal with the powerFrankie Valli reincarnated! house voice, Diana Villamonte, 7:00 Act II’s hila- stars in “Motown & Beyond” in rious off-Broadway musical, 9:30 - Mama Tits ends the evening Nunsense, A-Men, features with her fabulous show, “Triple D.” five men in the roles of nuns!

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TERRIFIC TUESDAY! 5:00 - Drag diva, Hedda Lettuce stars in “Gringa in Paradise.” 7:00 - The heartwarming “I’ve Got Rhythm,” a musical/dance revue of the fabulous music of the Gershwin Brothers, is featured on the Main Stage. 7:30 - “Kinsey Sicks,” starring in “NAKED DRAG QUEENS SINGING!” America’s favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet (Political Satire) 9:30 - “Queen of Broadway,” Sutton Lee Seymour, presents her show, “Dragflix,” a comedy spoofing TV shows, movies, and musicals! WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY! 5:00 - “Walk Like a Man,” starring Canadian Idol Finalist and PV’s #1 Show Man, Paul Fracassi... Frankie Valli reincarnated! 7:00 - (FINAL SHOW!) The very popular stage play, The Foreigner, directed by Act II Managing Partner, Danny Mininni, has sold out every week and the reviews are incredible! DON’T MISS IT! 7:30 - Us Two, the magical musical duo (and their live band) present “Oldies, Volume 2,” featuring your favorite music from the 80’s and 90’s - 7:30 pm. 9:30 - Dueling Drag Divas, starring Emmy Award-winner, Chi Chi Rones, and JoAnna, present their hysterical spoof of Cher, Tina Turner, Marilyn Monroe, Shirley Bassey, and more. TERRIFIC THURSDAY! 5:00 - Sutton Lee Seymour, stars in “Dragflix,” a comedy spoofing TV shows, movies, and musicals 7:00 - Act II’s main show this year, Little Shop of Horrors, is back by popular demand on Mondays and Thursdays on the Main Stage. 7:30 “Kinsey Sicks,” starring in “NAKED DRAG QUEENS SINGING!” America’s favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet (Political Satire) 9:30 - Hedda Lettuce, winner of “Funniest Drag Show,” starring in “Gringa in Paradise.” Act II has been voted the #1 Entertainment Venue in Puerto Vallarta! For more information about the venue or shows, check out the 1100+ reviews on TripAdvisor, or go to www.act2pv.com.

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The Vallarta Vocalista Ensemble Returns to Incanto

t’s that time of year again - Our very own octet, Vallarta Vocalista Ensemble, returns for 6 performances at Incanto. These performances are the culmination of another full year of hard work to excite, entertain and stimulate our local audiences. The diverse repertoire Puerto Vallarta has come to expect will be on full display: Spirituals, Pop, a medley from Fiddler on the Roof, Madrigals, Latin favorites, Beatles classics, and several gorgeous, unclassifiable gems. The ensemble, founded in 2016 was the smash hit of the 2017 and the 2018 season, playing to sold-out audiences. Members of the original group, Kathy Overly, Sharon Baughman-White, Suzanne Kirkpatrick, Jean-Guy Comeau, Carl Timothy and David White, are joined by Gene Berube who came to the group last year, and this year; the acclaimed performer at Act II, soprano, Marsha Ward Ross. The incredibly talented Jean Guy, accompanies on piano as well as performs as a singer. The program will feature a vocal solo by guest artist, Patsy Meyer. As a songwriter, Meyer has been nominated for an Emmy three times in the Best Original Song category, and more than 80 of her

songs have been used in film and TV. Her voice has been featured on commercials for Fortune 500 companies. Meyer and husband, composer/producer John Henry Kreitler, divide their time between their homes in northern Kentucky and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She will also accompany the group on percussion for several pieces. Some rave reviews from years past! I’d be remiss if I didn’t pass along news of an incredible vocal ensemble which recently made its debut. The Vallarta Vocalistas blew our socks off in a mesmerizing performance, which truly dazzled. I am still marveling at the ensemble›s exquisite harmony, their cohesion and playful camaraderie, the nuanced dynamics of delivery, their lovely blend of voices, the refreshing diversity of their repertoire, and their easy professionalism. ......the Vallarta Vocalistas are inspirational in their commitment to realizing a goal, through discipline, practice, mutual respect, singleness of purpose and collaboration, bolstered by a wealth of talent, shared equally among eight accomplished individuals, whose contribution to the Vallarta entertainment scene is

Vallarta Vocalista Ensemble SCHEDULE March 28 at 7pm March 29 at 7pm March 31 at 4 pm April 4 at 7 pm April 5 at 7 pm April 7 at 4 pm To purchase tickets, go to the Incanto box office, or buy online at www.IncantoVallarta.com Call 322-223-9756

much appreciated. Major kudos to the ensemble members. “We were lucky enough to catch a rehearsal recently. It was one of the highlights of our season in Vallarta. The interplay between the singers was like a jazz improvisation. They are really first class.” “I usually make a point not to

use the OMG expression, but OH, MY, GOD!!!!! You have a very good show. AND you are unique in this town. This is difficult stuff and you are all quite amazing artists.” “I snuck into the dress rehearsal of Vallarta Vocalista Ensemble this morning and the world has to know that something remarkable is about

to happen in PV. This new vocal ensemble is eight professional local singers who have put together what we haven›t seen in decades here -- a vocal ensemble of truly professional quality, a truly listenable concert......So professional, it made me think I’d died and gone to Manhattan.”

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Tatewari, a Catamaran and an Unlikely Diva Christie Seeley

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almost arrived late for the wonderful final concert of the season performed by Tatewari at Tree House Bar in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle on Monday, March 11. It would have been a travesty to have missed this wonderful event where joined by the lovely Perla Alarcón, Tatewari practically set the house on fire. The group expertly wove their original flamenco themes with the traditional songs sung beautifully by Perla. It was a work of art with a fiery ending where the guitars were actually shooting flames as they ended their last piece thrilling the already ecstatic audience. Why was I late? A new friend I met at the San Sebastián concert of Media Luna and owner of Catamarans Christina treated us to a day of sailing on the Bay. The group of friends included the fun and entertaining fellows from Media Luna. Carlos, the owner of the sailing vessel and his first mate Guilio Urango arrived in Puerto Vallarta a couple of years ago after sailing 14 days from Cartagena, Colombia where they had been operating tours for about four years in the 47 foot catamaran. They now offer exciting trips out of Marina Vallarta. Guilio, a talented musician as well as sailor has been joining Media Luna in performances at Incanto for the last several months, hence the invitation. It was a wonderful day on the bay and anchoring at Colomitos beach we enjoyed the crystal clear and inviting water a little longer than anticipated. The trip ended with instruments being brought out and an entertaining jam session as we pulled into port. Guilio on accordion and voice, his musician friends on keyboard and drums and Jaír Cabrera of Media Luna on guitar made for an awesome and unique experience that ended with me sprinting to catch a cab from the marina to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle for a quick change just in time for the fabulous Tatewari show. Now for the diva. On Sunday, March 10, good friend and co-owner of Babel Bar, Héctor, dawned a gorgeous costume and

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M treated Puerto Vallarta to a stunning impersonation of Spanish diva Rocio Jurado with her recording of Como Una Ola. Roció having been from near Hector’s birthplace in Cadiz, Spain and representing the genre of folkloric music Hector adores was a great choice for him. His team Babylonia took third place in the great charity event at Teatro Vallarta, What a Drag 2019 (Straight Men standing up against violence against women). The event raised $200,000 for the Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter. Hooray for all of the people who so expertly entertained us for the event! Our hats off to businesses who support the community! Good work Hector and Arancha!

y friend Steven Tenney sent me a message on Facebook that his band - Tequila Rush - was going to do a Led Zeppelin concert at the Roxy. Whoa. Steven is a drummer from New Jersey originally, and I’ve heard him play jazz, blues, some Pink Floyd, but we are talking Jon Bonham here! I had also had the pleasure of hearing Steven’s bandmate Carlos on lead guitar. Same thing – jazz, blues some Floyd, but nobody plays like Jimmy Page. No one. And then there’s the small problem of anyone, anywhere being able to try and sing like Robert Plant. Led Zeppelin has been my favorite band for 50 years. So, my friend and I got to the Roxy early to get good seats. Showtime was 11 pm. In Mexico…riiiight!? So we waited happily ensconced next to the stage

and chatted while the entire band trickled in one by one having apparently done a sound check earlier. I only knew Stephen and Carlos so three unknowns for bass guitar, keyboards and oh god, the vocals. The Roxy was packed to the rafters and then some, everyone smoking until I thought the band would disappear in the fog. The last thing I said to my friend just as they started to play was, “first garbled lyric and I am so out of here.” Two notes out of Danny’s mouth, I shut my eyes and listened to ‘Robert Plant’ nail every single note, every word, every nuance, every scream, and the band did the same. For nearly three hours; no chatter and no break. No mistakes. All that was missing was the string quartet doing the backup on Kashmir written by the late, great Jon Bonham – one of my favorite songs.

And then there was Moby Dick. Without question one of the most demanding drum solos in the history of rock music. Long, freaking complicated, and Stephen was flawless. I swear I heard Jon Bonham howling his approval over the roar of the crowd. My god, Stephen, you made him so proud. I have seen dozens of Tribute shows the last few years in Vallarta; they are the rage, and I love them. There have not been Led Zeppelin Tributes for a very good reason; they are impossible to do justice to. Until now. Obviously, I cannot say enough about Tequila Rush and their fantastic tribute to 1969 and the release of Led Zeppelin’s first album. To Tequila Rush: Steven Tenney on drums; Carlos Urrea, lead guitar; newcomer Irving Quintana on bass, and Danny Hermosillo, brilliant vocals: BRAVO! Miguel Rodriguez filled in on keyboard - you were wonderful. I sincerely hope this is not the only Led Zeppelin Tribute; I will keep you posted. Thank you, gentlemen, from the bottom of my heart for stealing my sleep: You Shook Me All Night Long.

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Don’t Miss the Last Bambinos Shows of the Season!

igh season is quickly coming to an end and there are just a few Los Bambinos shows remaining! Head to Bambinos Trattoria this week to enjoy one of the last Los Bambinos shows of the season before it is too late. Los Bambinos are a 4 brother ensemble who cover a variety of classic hits in English and Spanish that will have you singing along and tapping your feet. Bambinos Trattoria is situated in the charming neighborhood of Old Town and serves delicious Italian food from 4pm to 10pm. Sit back and enjoy a wonderful dinner as you listen to the Los Bambinos sing heartfelt and inspiring renditions of classic tunes. Don’t hesitate and make your reservation today! This week’s lineup of incredible Los Bambinos shows: Monday and Tuesday Night 8pm | Help! The Beatles Step back in time and relive the 1960’s as you sing along to the best hits from this classic English rock band. The brother’s unique spin adds a fresh take on your favorite Beatles tunes. Wednesday Night 8pm | Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons This energizing and sentimental show highlights each of the brother’s unique and dynamic voices for a powerful performance you won’t soon forget. Thursday and Friday Night 8pm | Legends of Rock and Roll

Come party in Old Town and rock out with Los Bambinos as they pay homage to legends of rock and roll. Saturday Night 8pm | Latin Party Saturday night sizzle with spicy latin hits that will liven up your evening. From romantic melodies to Spanish rock to sexy salsas, this show will remind you why you love Mexico. Celebrate your BIRTHDAY with Los Bambinos and we will treat you to a 3 course dinner for FREE! Valid only for parties of 4 or more! Schedule your reservation TODAY to enjoy dinner and live music with Los Bambinos before they close for the season. See you at Bambinos Trattoria! 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. 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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San Miguel de Allende and Media Luna Christie Seeley

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hile shooting music videos at Cuates y Cuetes in Puerto Vallarta one night I heard someone say “that’s how she makes her living” obviously referring to me. Well I am not paid cash for my activities, but there definitely are perks. In addition to having an excuse to follow my favorite musicians and learn more about their musical trajectory, I sometimes am able to enjoy very special experiences. For example, I was invited to introduce the band Media Luna for their Full Moon Concert at Bella’s Artes in San Miguel de Allende last weekend. Not only was this a wonderful opportunity to be backstage with these talented musicians I so admire and feel part of the marvelous production, I was able to spend time enjoying the beautiful city and its friendly inhabitants. Hundreds of those people were filling the auditorium on Friday night, March 15. For this special show, Media Luna invited some marvelous guests including local professional trumpeter, Andrew Peruzzini who, joining Caleb’s lovely solo introduction to Joaquin Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, thrilled us with his trumpet playing as he descended the aisle of the auditorium to the stage by an astounded audience. Peruzzini was trained by the famous trumpeter and composer, Chuck Mangione who obviously did a fine job. His performance was impressive. He joined the band on the stage as the group segued into the lively Caminos del Pan Bendito and then contributed to a number of pieces along with the very talented Charly Peña of Guadalajara playing flute, soprano sax and gena (an indigenous wood instrument), the charming Guilio Urango from Colombia on accordion and voice, and the other wonderful members of the full band of Media Luna, Julio Rentería on bass and voice, his brother Armando on percussion, both from Queretaro, and of course the outstanding guitars of the brothers Caleb and Jaír Cabrera and their cousin Gibran Monzalvo Cabrera. The band played a second sold

out show on Sunday in the beautiful patio of Paprika Restaurant where, graduating from street corners and smaller gigs, they played their first real show years ago when starting out in San Miguel. The owners of this lovely venue, Jennifer and Eduardo, have been enthusiastic supporters of the group. Jair introduced the crowd to their new music telling the audience of their evolution from pure gypsy rumba to the exciting new music they are producing today. Showcasing their versatility and love for their Latín American culture they have added elements to the band that allow them to create a Latín Fusion music that is exciting and rich. Pieces like the captivating waltz from Oaxaca by Gerardi Tamez Tierra Mestiza and the beautiful Colombian classic Fruta Fresca are enriched by the addition of Charly Peñas flute, soprano sax, gena. Colombian musician Guilio Urango on accordion and voice adds another authentic and thrilling dimension to the music. Julio Rentería’s beautiful voice and bass playing in numbers like the Colombian Que Bonito es esta Vida and expert drum solos by his brother Armando “Jimmie” Rentería are spectacular. Add to that a wonderful departure into the jazz number written by American jazz icon, Lee Ritenour, Bahia Funk showing us there are no boundaries to what this band can do. You don’t have to plan a lot of activities to enjoy the beautiful town of San Miguel de Allende. Strolling through the main square or Allende Plaza facing the magnificent Sanc-

tuary of Guadalupe, I watched numerous events in progress, a wedding party preparing for the celebration, a magnificent funeral procession entering the church to say goodbye to a loved one and throngs of local people enjoying their leisure hours relaxing in the lush gardens of the historic plaza. In the center of San Miguel, every open door is an opportunity to peek in at a luscious garden and beautiful colonial mansion. Wonderful shops and restaurants abound. Getting to San Miguel is pretty simple these days. I took a short, nonstop Interjet flight (certain days are especially reasonable) to Leon and used a prearranged BajioGo shuttle (you can find them on Facebook) to travel the hour and a half to my airbnb in San Miguel. Volaris offers similar deals. Bring money for shopping and incredible food! This can be an enriching four day getaway. The people of San Miguel are envious of us for our plentiful shows by Media Luna at Incanto Cabaret Theater in Puerto Vallarta Thursday evenings at 7:00PM. Let’s enjoy this wonderful band before they steal them away again! Tickets are available at Incantovallarta.com. For more details visit my website: vallartasounds.com

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Celebrate Passover in Vallarta By Donna Feldman

hat is Passover? Passover is from the Hebrew word Pesach, which means “passed over”. That is how we got the English name for the holiday of Passover. This year, Passover will begin at sunset, April 19, 2019 with a traditional Seder sponsored by the Puerto Vallarta Jewish Community. The Story of Passover is first described in the Bible as the Exodus from Egypt. The Torah, the Law of G-D as revealed to Moses and recorded in the first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures (the Pentateuch), recounts how the children of Israel were enslaved by the Pharaoh, who feared them. After being oppressed for many generations, G-D spoke to Moses, an Israelite, commanding that he go to the Pharaoh to tell him to let G-D’s people go free. Pharaoh refused. Then Moses, as the messenger of G-D, brought a series of ten plagues on Egypt. The last plaque was the slaying of the first-born. The Israelites were told to place a marking of blood from the Pascal Lamb on the threshold of their homes. G-D went

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through Egypt and killed the firstborn, but passed over the homes of the Israelites, sparing their children. The plague was so terrible that the Pharaoh let the Israelites leave. As the Israelites hurried to leave, they took their unleavened bread. This is known as matzah. The Pharaoh changed his mind, entrapping the Children of Israel at the Red Sea/ Sea of Reeds. G-D instructed Moses to stretch his staff over Red Sea/ Sea of Reeds. The water parted and the Children of Israel crossed on the dry land. As the Pharaoh and his soldiers pursued them, the waters closed, drowning them. The Torah commands the observance of Passover for seven days. Most Jews in North American and in Israel follow this. Some Jews outside of Israel celebrate Passover for eight days. The reason for this dates back to 700-600 BCE. In those days, people were notified of holidays by a specific network of mountaintop bonfires. To eliminate any timing errors, an additional day was included. Even though now we have modern calendars, this process

remains in Jewish Law with some Jews outside of Israel abiding by it. During Passover, no leavened food products are eaten (bread, pasta, etc.). Some people clean out the entire house of leavened food products. Others put it in a separate place in the house. MIRIAN’S CUP Mirian was Moses’ sister. We first see her in the Torah when she placed him in a basket into the waters of the Nile. She hid in the reeds to make sure that he was found by someone who would take care of him. A. Later she is associated with the “well” that followed them, Bnei Yisrael, the Children of Israel as they traveled through the desert. B. Water drunk from her cup during Seder, during times of song reminds participants of how Mirian led the Israelite women in song after crossing the Red Sea (Shemot 15:20-21). We would love to have you join us at our Seder. Details on our Facebook page: Puerto Vallarta Jewish Community. All Reservations with payment are requested by April 10, 2019 to: helth1@sbcglobal.net

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CHRIST CHURCH by the Sea 

You are invited to join us to witness  and celebrate the installation of  The Rev. Canon Robert Webster as Rector of our congregation 

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The Rt. Rev. Ricardo Osnaya, Officiating Bishop of the Diocese of the West Iglesia Anglicana de México 

ENGLISH SERVICE & COMMUNION in the Anglican ~ Episcopalian Tradition

SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 10 AM 

Plaza Genovesa ~ Center Courtyard Palapa Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2015 christchurchbythesea.org mypvchurch@gmail.com

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New Rector at Christ Church by the Sea By George Fulton

The Rev. Canon Robert Webster, Rector Christ Church by the Sea

t is with great joy that the congregation of Christ Church by the Sea announces the installation of The Rev. Canon Robert Webster as its new permanent Rector. The Right Reverend Ricardo Joel Gomez Osnaya, Bishop of the Diocese of the West, Anglican Church of Mexico, will officiate at the ceremony Sunday, March 24, at 10 AM. Christ Church is located in the Center Courtyard Palapa at Plaza Genovesa, Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2015. All are welcome. Fr. Bob hails from Winnipeg, Canada and has served as a priest of the Anglican Church for forty-seven years. Except for three years in a core area ministry, he has served parishes in Windsor, Ontario; Shuswap Lake, BC; and Winnipeg. He is married to Gerry Bohemier, and they have spent their winter months here for the past five years. Bob sings with a local choir SYNG! and paints in his spare time. He is excited to be part

The Rt. Rev. Ricardo Joel Gomez Osnaya Bishop of the Diocese of the West Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico of this progressive and growing congregation in Puerto Vallarta. Christ Church by the Sea was established by a group of local ex-pat Christians to provide English services to the community. Janet Hoffman, one of the founding members, is still an active member today. The congregation was accepted and registered as a Mission of the Anglican Church of Mexico by Bishop Melchor Saucedo in 1991 and has since been granted Parish status in that Diocese. The Anglican Church of Mexico is the oldest non-Roman Catholic church in the country, tracing its roots back to the Mexican War for Independence in 1810. In 1860 the Church sought leadership and guidance from the Episcopal Church in the United States and continued that affiliation until 1995. At that time the Anglican Church of Mexico was recognized as an autonomous Province of the Worldwide Anglican Communion.

Read the first edition of the Best of Banderas Bay and Riviera Nayarit guide online now!

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pages of information designed to make your stay in the area the best! From the best beaches to the best activities and more, you can download and view online at www.vallartatribune.com and watch for copies at your favourite VallartaTribune distribution points.

Top 10 Surfing Beaches In The Riviera Nayarit

he Riviera Nayarit has waves breaking all year round for every level of surfer, from those who are standing on a board for the very first time to those who defy Mother Nature’s extremes. 10. Platanitos Located right on the border between San Blas and Compostela, Platanitos is a beautiful beach break to chill out on and enjoy. 9. Santa Cruz de Miramar (San Blas) These waves are powerful and dangerous because of the rocks but they’re very, very fun for those

who know what they’re doing. 8. Lo de Marcos This beach has high waves best for intermediate level surfers. Many people don’t know about it but that’s great for those who do—they have lots more room to play. Worst case scenario you’ll share the waves with some 15 people, max. 7. Ola Lola in Chacala La Ola Lola in Chacala, Compostela, is a hidden gem: to get to the bay you have to jump in a fishing boat for 20 minutes due north. This wave isn’t for beginners, in fact, it’s strictly for pros.

6. Burros, La Lancha and El Anclote This area of Punta de Mita has several breaks that are a favorite of the destination because they’re calm and laid back, ideal for longboards. 5. San Pancho In San Pancho you can start to sense the open sea beyond the bay. It has strong waves recommended for intermediate and advanced surfers—left-hand breaks that can go as high as four meters. 4. Veneros (Punta de Mita) Beginners on the verge of

becoming intermediate surfers will appreciate Veneros—it’s a strong, good-sized wave and there aren’t many people around. 3. Las Islitas The longest wave in the region is here: it’s very straightforward and you can ride it for almost an entire kilometer. At some point it was the longest wave in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records, but they’ve already spotted others and the longest one is now in North America. At its peak this wave is over two kilometers long and spans

the bay at Matanchen. 2. Sayulita This is a great beach for beginners all the way to pros, since it has three different breaks coming in from the left, the right and a special section for learners. 1. Stoner Point Break This is strictly for the advanced surfer: it’s only available in the summertime with the southern swells and is famous around the world for its strength. It’s located between the beaches at El Borrego and Matanchen in San Blas.

Celebrate Int’l Taco Day with tacos, of course! March 31, 2019 Lazaro Cardenas Park, Old Town, Puerto Vallarta

uerto Vallarta celebrates International Taco Day with the 4th edition of the “Feria del Taco (Taco Fair). A very Mexican celebration where you`ll find the best tacos in town in all your favorite flavors including: birria, pastor, asada and special recipes that you have maybe never tasted before like pork belly, taco arabe (Mexican kebab) mushroom and cochinita pibil. And paring

perfectly with the tacos they have two special guest breweries from Guadalajara, “7 Mares” and “Pal`mar” and of course craft cocktails mixed with Raicilla and Mezcal from “Volstead Catering”. Mexican music, a live Mariachi show, folkloric ballet and many more activities will be part of the program, so don’t miss it! Entrance is free and all restaurants will have special prices on their menus for you to try all the tacos. Bring your friends to Làzaro Cardenas Park in Old Town area on Sunday March 31 and enjoy a real taste of Vallarta.

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19th Int’l Film Festival P ends this weekend

uerto Vallarta Jewish Community invites you to our Passover Seder on Friday, April 19, 2019 at 6:30 PM. The location is the River Café on the River Cuale. Our traditional Seder will include a dinner consisting of gefilte fish, matzo ball soup, brisket, roasted chicken, roasted herb potatoes, steam mixed vegetables, dessert, coffee, tea, grape juice, and kosher wine. Reservations with payment are requested by April 10, 2019. Adults: $50 USD (975 pesos) Children, ages 5 - 10: $25 USD

uerto Vallarta dressed up from March 11-22 to host the 19th International Film Festival, an event organized by the University Center of the Coast (CUCosta), supported by the Guadalajara International Film Festival, the University of Guadalajara, Jalisco’s Government and the Ministry of Culture. During the festival attendees enjoyed films, workshops and talks. Each year the festival invites a host country, this year is Chile. The film scene in Puerto Vallarta increases yearly thanks to this event. Attendees will view over 45 films over 12 days free of charge. The event is based at CUCosta, but additional activities are held at various cultural and recreational spaces such as: Los Arcos, the Seaside Boardwalk, Cifuentes Auditorium, the School of Gatronomy, Cinemex Galerías Plaza, La Isla Shopping Village, several

Wesmex International Small Boat Regatta March 21-24 – Nuevo Vallarta The WesMex International Regatta 2019 will be held at Nuevo Vallarta’s Vallarta Yacht Club. The regatta is considered one of the five Mexican Circuit regattas by the

(500 pesos) Children ages 4 and under are free. Please make your reservation with Puerto Vallarta Jewish Community via PayPal at: helth1@sbcglobal.net Click on «personal». Volunteers are needed as greeters, to read Hebrew parts, hand out and collect Haggadahs, kippas, to perform the lighting of the candle ceremony, and to help children with the Four Questions. For special needs, general questions, general questions, and to volunteer, please contact Donna at: helth1@sbcglobal.net

Artisan and Farmer’s Markets in Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit restaurants, hotels and others. This weekend an award ceremony is held to deliver the “Golden Iguana” to those characters who have made significant contributions to the world film industry. In this

edition Puerto Vallarta International Film Festival will award Jean Paul Belmondo, Blanca Guerra, Diana Bracho, Fiona Clark and Esther García. More details: ficpv.cuc.udg.mx

Southside Shuffle Friday March 22 6-10 PM Along Basilio Badillo in Old Town ART • JEWELRY • FASHION • COLLECTABLES • DINING • ENTERTAINMENT• FUN Come on down to the liveliest street in town and enjoy a festive evening of entertainment, dining, drinks, and the BEST shopping around. Children’s Circus March 20-23, San Pancho The San Pancho Children’s Circus opens its doors for its annual fundraiser, this year titled “Fausto.” This is a magical and spectacular event, directed by project founders Gilles Ste-Croix and Monique Voyer. General admission: $550 MXN. Tickets for donation to the Dreamcatcher fund: $2,500 MXN. Children under two are free. All monies raised by the event will be earmarked for the San Pancho Children’s Circus youth programs. circodelosninosdesanpancho.mx/

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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

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Optimist, Laser, Windsurf, and 420 class associations. This year it will be the qualifying race for the 2019 World Optimist Championship, to be held in Antigua in July of this year. wesmexregatta.org Mariachis, Margaritas & More March 28 at 6pm – Presidencia, Puerto Vallarta Third Annual Mariachis, Margaritas & More celebration will be bigger, better, more colorful than ever, at the interior courtyard of the Presidencia – Puerto Vallarta’s historic Town Hall, on the zocalo. The seating in the historic fountain courtyard is limited – only 150 guests – it include a gourmet ‘tasting’ buffet provided by more

than 25 top local chefs and restaurants. Proceeds to fund improvements in the neighborhoods. For more information, stop by: at the Amapas Neighborhood Association office in Villas Loma Linda, 115 Hortensias, phone 322-223-8312, and online at info@amapaspv.com Noche Mexican March 29 6-10pm - Centro Empresarial, Nuevo Vallarta A benefit for Talleres Tierra de Niños A.C. including Mariachi, Folkloric Dancing, Singing, Loteria and Mexican cuisine. English Information: 322-303-2994 - Jamie tallerestierradeninos.org/eventos/ 20th Guayafest 2019 March 30-31 – Guayabitos Rincón de Guayabitos is preparing to welcome the “bug fest” with the participation of more than 300 Volkswagen cars from Mexico and the United States. facebook. com/fbtpcbugs

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

Saturday

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

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

Thursday

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

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VALLARTA Bambinos Trattoria (Aguacate #314) Mon: Beatles tribute 8 pm Wed: ELV1SN 8 pm Fri: Festiva Latina 8 pm Sat: Festiva Latina 8 pm Babel Bar (Aquiles Serdán 437, Isla del Cuale) Mon: Dueto Tajin 1 – 3 pm Mon: Raul y Carlos 6:30 – 8:30 pm Tue: Lobo & Esau 1 – 3 pm Tue: Faralae 6:30 – 8:30 pm Wed: El Sindrome de Willy 1 - 3 pm Wed: Xalli 6:30 – 8:30 pm Thur: Moruno 1 - 3 pm Thur: Oscar y Miguel 6:30 – 8:30 pm Fri: Cesar Medina 1 – 3 pm Fri: Moruno Aisha 6:30 – 8:30 pm Sat: Oscar y Raul 1 – 3 pm Sat: Tequila Jazz 6:30 – 8:30 pm Sun: Media Luna 1 - 3 pm Sun: Steve York & Stephen O’connor 6:30 – 8:30 pm Bistro Teresa (Zaragoza 160 4th floor) Wed: Zoe & Leon 6-8 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 Café Roma (Encino 287 near flea market) Thurs: The Others 6 – 9 pm Sat: Tequila Rush 6 – 9 pm Captain Don’s (Honduras 126) Tue: Gecko Band 3 – 6 pm Fri: Tequila Rush 8 - 11 pm Sat: Da Crew 8 - 11 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) Tue: Dr. Groove 6 pm Sun: The Others 5 pm El Rio BBQ, (Paso Ancho) Tues: Black Mambo 2:30 pm Tues: The Jokers 4 p.m. Wed: The Zippers 4 p.m. Thurs: La Trez Cuartoz 4 p.m. Fri: Bob & Gilberto 4 p.m. Sat: Brimstone 4 p.m. Sun: Cheko Ruiz Band 4 pm

live music Live Music Calendar Haradovs Rooftop Lounge (Lazaro Cardenas) Wed: Dr. Groove 8:30 PM Sat: Dr Groove 9:30

Revolution Restaurant & Bar (Matamoros #235 Col. Centro) Sat: The Sunset Raiders 8 pm

Roxy Rockhouse Gringo Loco Cantina (Ignacio L Vallarta 275) (Francisco I Madero 403) Thurs: Gecko Band 8 – 11 pm Wed: Paranoia Band 7 - 10 pm Nightly music after 11 pm with house band Thu: Martin (solo) 7 - 10 pm Sat: The Change 7 - 10 pm Warique (Aquiles Serdan 280) Mon: Luis Ortega 7 – 10pm Incanto (Insurgentes 109) Wed: Luis Ortega 7 – 10pm Mon:Joby & Tongo 5 pm Thurs: Mikki Prost 7 – 10 pm Mon: Zoe & Leon with Renteria Bros 7:30 pm Fri: Luis Ortega 7 – 10pm Tue: George Gracia 5 pm Sat: Ever Hernandez 7 - 10 pm Tue: Lady Zen 7:30 pm Wed: Jay-Gee, Piano 5:00 pm Winston’s Bar and Grill Wed: Salsa dancing lessons 8pm (Peru by the Shell) Thurs: Edgar Roxha 5:00 pm Fri: Paranoia 3 – 6 pm Thurs: Media Luna & Open mic 7:30 pm Sat: The Change 3 – 6 pm Thurs: Well-Strung Mar 16 see calendar Sun: The Prophets 3 – 6 pm Fri: Joan Houston 5:00 pm Fri: Zoe Lewis 7:30 pm Fri: Dennis Crow 9:30 pm see calendar Sat: Zarapes de Neon 7:30 pm Sun: Red Suitcase Band 7:30 pm Sat. Morning Market Sun: Cheko Ruiz Gypsy Kings 9:30 pm Sat: Blanca de La Rosa 9:00 – 1:00 – Sun: Salsa dancing lessons 8pm Mexican & Latin Favorites Sun: Stolie Select Sundays See calendar Sun: Mike Rodriguez Select Sundays See Chasers Sports Bar calendar (Avenida Mexico 570A) Fri: Gloria & Da Crew 5 – 7 pm Kelekai’s Fri: Gecko Band 8 – 11 pm (Liberdad 516, Col. Playa Grande) Sat: Cesar Medina 8 pm Sun: The Bay Roots 2 - 5 pm Dona Tere Restaurant Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse Wed: 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Lazaro Cardenas 245) LA PATRONA - Mariachi Trio Mon: Hoochie Coochie Men 8 - 11 pm Fri: 7-9 pm - JAQUE MATE - Jazz Tue: Trez Cuartoz 8:30 – 11:30 pm Sat: 7-9 pm - KORSARI - Rock ‘n Roll Wed: Tequila Rush 8 – 11 pm Thurs: 3Tones 8 – 11 pm Eddies Fri: The Others 8:30 – 11:30 pm Weekly – Live music 6:30 – 9:30 Sat: Soul Trip 8 – 11 pm Sat. and Sun – Live music 10 -1pm Sun: Dr Groove 9 - 12 am El Barracuda La Casa de La Hugo Sat. - Los Disponibles 9pm – 11pm (Hamburgo 146, Versalles) Fri: Stoli 7pm Ernestos Sat: Dr. Groove 10 pm Sat. Easy Listening Favorites 6:30 pm–9:00 pm

NUEVO VALLARTA

La Ingrata (Abasolo 169) Sun: Soul Trip 1 am – 3 am McCarthy’s Irish Pub (Francisco Medina) Sat: Tequila Rush 10 pm Murphy’s Irish Pub (484 Morelos, Malecon) Thurs: Anna and the Others 10:30pm Fri: Trez Cuartoz 10:30pm Sat: Anna and the Others 10:30pm 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 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

Estudio Café Mon: Easy Listening Favorites 7-9pm Thurs: Oldies 7-9pm Sun: Easy Listening Favorites 10am - noon Jardin Montenegro Restaurant Blvd. Nuevo Vallarta #220 – Nuevo Vallarta Daily except Tues: Martin Maya & Martin Montenegro 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

BUCERIAS & NORTH SHORE 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) Sat: Sweet and Sour 6 – 9pm

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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 Fri: 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 pm 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 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 8 pm OSO’s Oyster Bar ( La Cruz Marina) Thur: The Remedy, Open Mic 7 pm Sat: The Remedy 7 pm Masala (La Cruz) Thurs: Blue Knote 7 – 9pm 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

SAYULITA & SAN PANCHO El Atico Hookah (Sayulita) Tue: Soul Trip 9:30pm Jack’s 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: Stolie 7 – 10 pm

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BANDERAS BAY SHOPPING AND SERVICES

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Sherry Vallarta

BAZAAR Tuesday, March 26th, 10 am to 2 pm Furniture, HOME ITEMS, Clothes and more

MARSOL HOTEL LOBBY 103 Francisca Rodriguez

PUERTO VALLARTA’S FAVORITE FOR OVER 19 YEARS

Find us at: Show Room @ SUCESOS BOUTIQUE Tuesday Market @ Nuevo Vallarta Thursday Market @ La Marina Vallarta Sunday Market @ La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

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20% OFF PEARL NECKLACES AUGUSTIN RODRIGUEZ 315, DOWNTOWN

Winner of the best clothing store in Vallarta

2018 Reader’s Choice Awards - lemongrasspv@gmail.com

NEW ACTS NEW UPDATED SPACE Olas Altas 508, Zona Romántica (Old Town) Puerto Vallarta, Jal. P. 322 222 0200

BELOVED RETURNING STARS FRIENDLY SERVICE Box Ofﬁce open 10AM Daily Buy Tickets online at: www.thepalmcabaret.com

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Marsol Friday Market by the Pier

MURPHY’S IRISH PUB Located on the Historic Malecon across from the lighthouse statue (El Faro) beautiful sunset views every night! Delicious traditional pub menu. Live Rock Music - Wed - Sat @10:30pm Watch all sports w 2 satellites. Pool Table.

Marcia Blondin

Walk and Learn

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ave you ever wondered who created some of the charming houses in Old Town Vallarta? Or the name of a tree or flower? Or where to eat that can accommodate wheelchairs? Sandra Cesca answers those questions on her exciting walking tours. Not content to just walk around town, Sandra is also an accomplished writer and photographer. Her walks led her to expand her own curiosity by publishing a couple of books on native plantings complete with her own photographs. Her camera has led her to Europe and the Far East with many stunning images reproduced as giclees (printed on stretched canvases). From greeting card-size to something for your living room wall – ask Sandra, the first smiling face inside the door at the Marsol Market. The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier presents, accompanied by live music: Durable cotton wine/gift bags, and Louisiana peanut brittle. Herbal extracts, creams, and potions. Organic coffee from Chiapas, ground or whole bean in medium, dark and espresso roasts. 100% cotton

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

Murphys Puerto Vallarta

VOLUNTARIO / VOLUNTEERING VALLARTA THE JAY SADLER PROJECT MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Where is this? By Sandra Cesca

clothing and crocheted items. Talavera pottery, and Huichol crafts. Fabric and leather purses; Bark art; cornhusk flowers, and animalrescue info. Home décor advice from Sherry, dog and human baked treats by Kim; Mexican nuts, candies, and fine-art paintings. Pickled beets, sauerkraut, artisanal tequila, and essential oils. Jewelry made with: sterling silver; faceted glass and semi-precious stones; repurposed fabrics; leather for men and women; sea glass and beach tile; estate, antique jewelry, and more. Join us year-round at the Marsol Friday Market by the Pier. Open from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.

www.jaysadlerproject.com

ilagros are metal icons often nailed to wooden forms, especially hearts and crosses. Originally from Spain, Milagros, which mean “miracles”, have been used for over 2000 years as an expression of gratitude, to give thanks for blessings and answers to prayers. Find this on a guided walk around historic Vallarta with

Puer toVallar taWalkingTours.com. Stroll the cobblestone streets, typical of Spanish Colonial architecture, while absorbing the sights, smells and sounds of daily life. Visit markets, historic buildings, and workshops. Get immersed in the culture while exploring areas you might not find on your own.

EL PROYECTO JAY SADLER HACIENDO LA DIFERENCIA

COMMUNITY SERVICE / SERVICIO A LA COMUNIDAD

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

Tel. (322) 222 2675, (322) 222 5402, w Celular: 322 175 0412 mundodeazulejos@hotmail.com www.talavera-tile.com

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Vintage Spoon Jewelry & Boutique

FARMERS MARKET: Saturday: Olas Altas at the park Lázaro Cárdenas de 9:00am a 2:00pm. 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

Fb TYBikinisYmas ty-bikinis-mas@hotmail.com (322) 137-0477 Made to size!!

Handcrafted in Puerto Vallarta, México Basilio Badillo 325, Puerto Vallarta, México www.chantelvintagespoonjewelry.com Olas Altas Farmers Market Park Lázaro Cárdenas Saturdays 9-2

La Cruz Market La Cruz de Huanacaxtle Marina Sundays 9-2