Vallarta Tribune - Issue 1163 July 18 - 24, 2019 by Vallarta Tribune

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n case you were wondering, our editorial goals are—in no particular order—to create positive, nurturing connections between our readers and our advertisers, to report newsworthy items pertaining to our readers (the English-speaking population of Banderas Bay), and to promote our destination and our communities in the most favorable way possible, remaining balanced, factual and truthful. Two separate incidents this week prompted us to remind ourselves of these goals and to reflect on how to best achieve them on an ongoing basis. One incident had to do with our Paper Mache feature. When we were looking for the background story on Mauricio Vargas’ whimsical creations, we didn’t realize that he had gone through such legal troubles to protect the authorship of his works. We were pleased to learn of the favorable outcome, but to keep things balanced, we went looking for the other side of his story. Unfortunately, our request for comments remains unanswered. The other had to do with a letter we received from Samuel French, a New York-based American company that publishes plays, represents authors, and sells scripts. Most importantly, Samuel French grants permission to theater companies so they can perform such plays by collecting royalties from the companies. These royalties can be per individual performance or per season, and the cost can vary from play to play, the most popular or commercial often the most expensive. This business of collecting royalties puts food on the tables of playwrights around the world the same way we put money on the tables of restaurant owners and employees when we go out dining in town, or in the hands of kind senior citizens that bag our groceries when we tip them.

What happens when we leave the restaurant without paying? Not only are we stealing, but we are also taking away hard-earned income from those involved in creating our meal. When theater companies choose to produce and present plays without paying the aforementioned royalties, they are doing exactly the same. Why did Samuel French contact us? Apparently, there are royalties that remain unpaid from shows that have been performed in town in the recent past—we have the list. Of course, this places our publication between a rock and a hard place. Letters to the editor are an important component of many publications and are used by readers to raise issues. They are usually intended for publication, but newspapers— Vallarta Tribune included—reserve the right to publish such letters. We are quick to denounce “the bad guy” when he/she/it attempts against our animals, our envi-

ronment (lately, our natural water resources), our bodies, our safety and our livelihood. We are quick to celebrate when justice prevails in criminal or legal cases. But, where do we wish to position ourselves and this publication in order to fulfill our editorial goals without being perceived as the bad guys? This is up to you, kind reader. For years we’ve focused on positive issues. We’ve addressed restaurants, activities and live performances in the best light possible. In doing so, we’ve exhausted the credibility of words such as awesome, amazing, fabulous, dazzling, incredible and many others by regurgitating them ad nauseam. We can continue to do so, but I strongly believe you deserve—and increasingly expect—better than that. Where do you stand?

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Welcome to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit

t the Vallarta Tribune we want you to have the best experience possible while you explore Puerto Vallarta, the Bay of Banderas and Riviera Nayarit. Here are some helpful tips for traveling. TIME ZONE: The entire state of Jalisco and the southern part Nayarit are on Central time – if you’re heading further north than Lo de Marcos, Nayarit, remember the time change so you don’t miss your flight. BUSES: A system of urban buses can bring you from El Tuito in the south to San Pancho in the north and all the spots in between. Fares vary according to distances travelled, but the base fare is 10 pesos. If you’re going further than San Pancho, head to the main bus terminal to catch a ‘Pacifico’ bus. TAXIS: There are set fares within defined zones of town. Do not enter a taxi without agreeing on the price with the driver. 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 cheaper than a taxi usually. GETTING AROUND: In many places such as Centro Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta there are paths for bikes and pedestrians. Please be respectful of these designations. MONEY EXCHANGE: The most hassle-free way to exchange money is to use your debit card in the ATM to withdraw pesos. Exchange houses offer higher rates and banks are remiss to change dollars to pesos if you don’t hold an account with them. Best to use ATM’s that are affiliated with a reputable bank located in well lit secure areas. TIPPING: In general you should tip 10-20% in restaurants and bars. Taxi or Uber drivers – 10-20 pesos. The person who bags your groceries or helps load your car – 10-20 pesos. Don’t forget to tip

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your maid, bell boy, masseuse, the band, the entertainment on your tour. And by all means, tip more if you want, wages are extremely low in Mexico. DRINKING WATER: While Puerto Vallarta’s water has been awarded a certification of purity for the past two decades, the quality of the water tested at the source varies greatly from what comes out of the tap at the other end. Don’t wreck your holiday – buy bottle water. 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. The process is inexpensive and only takes a day or two. You only need a certificate of health from a local vet and check with your airline for additional requirements. 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, politeness is paramount. 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 very expensive. You can go to jail and your vehicle impounded. There are many checkstops on the weekends, and you will be asked to take a breathalizer test 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 often guilt is presumed until your innocence can be proven. This is a very difficult lesson to learn if you are visiting from the United States or Canada. Immediately contact your consulate for assistance. Director Noemi Zamora noemi.zamora@cps.media Editor Lic. Madeline Milne mmilne@Vallartatribune.com Sales Team editor@vallartatribune.com Designer Cynthia Estela Andrade Gutiérrez cysandra@gmail.com Web Manager Ana Espinosa

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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 FIRE DEPARTMENT: 322.223.9476 AMBULANCE: 322.222.1533

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

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

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Los Horcones Dam Project is Shut Down

ast Tuesday, Mexico’s Federal Environmental Protection Agency (PROFEPA) shut down construction work related to the construction of a hydroelectric plant on Los Horcones river, south of Puerto Vallarta, after determining that the land used for the project is not authorized for such purposes. This landmark decision took place after concerned citizens blocked traffic along Carr. 200 Highway in a peaceful demonstration against the project for 9 hours. However, a telephone call with

Patricia Gutierrez, PROFEPA sub-delegate for the state of Jalisco, revealed that two inspection visits had already

Puerto Vallarta Announces Charreria School

n a recent press conference, Puerto Vallarta Mayor, Arturo Davalos Peña, announced the opening of a new charrería school to open in Puerto Vallarta. Considered both an Olympic sport in Mexico and a member of UNESCO’s list of Intangible Culturable Heritage of Humanity, charrería is the traditional practice of livestock herding communities in Mexico. It involves learning a series of specific horseback riding skills usually performed by charros, or horsemen. Traditional charrería tournaments take place at dedicated arenas, called lienzo charro, and classes offered by the afore-

mentioned school will take place in Puerto Vallarta at the lienzos charros at Ixtapa and Mojoneras on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The school will be sanctioned by Jalisco’s Charro Association. “Puerto Vallarta organizes two charrería tournaments annually, and they draw high numbers of local residents and tourists,” commented Mayor Davalos. Children and young adults looking to enroll in the school will be expected to pay $350 pesos for an annual health insurance policy, as the practice involves a certain amount of risk. No further information was made available at this time. • Tribuna de la Bahia

taken place and that the project is authorized by SEMARNAT, Mexico’s Environment and Natural Resources Secretariat.

The ultimate outcome of this situation that continues to stir strong opinions among Puerto Vallarta residents is far from

resolved. However, it is increasingly raising eyebrows at state and federal level. • Tribuna de la Bahia

Boutique Community Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season

uerto Vallarta’s Boutique Community Theatre has just announced that their 2019-2020 season will feature four plays and one musical revue. The theater company was founded over a decade ago by Ken and Karrie Sebryk with the goal of providing theatrical performance opportunities—onstage and offstage—in English for Puerto Vallarta full-time and seasonal residents. Formerly a space where audiences could enjoy lectures, concerts and film screenings along with theatrical performances, The Boutique Community Theatre made an announcement at the end of their 2018-19 season (on their Facebook page) that moving forward, it would ‘go back to its theatrical roots,’ and focus exclusively on producing and presenting plays. The upcoming season will include Gladys in Wonderland, a comedy by Rosemary Frisino Toohey; Clue, a murder mystery adapted for the stage by Jonathan Lynn; Sylvia, a musical comedy by A. R. Gurney; I Could Have Danced All Night, The Music of Lerner & Loewe, a musical revue developed inhouse; and In the Time of Old Age, a comedy by Gordon Carruth, for performances on November 2019 thru March 2020, respectively. Audition, rehearsal and performance dates will be announced on The Boutique Community Theatre’s website, www.btpv.org, and their Facebook page, facebook.com/TheBoutiquePV. • PO

Riviera Nayarit Promotes Summer Hotel Deals 28 hotels in Riviera Nayarit, have come together to offer considerable discounts to entice travelers to book a vacation between July 12 and August 16. This was announced by Marc Murphy, director of the Banderas Bay Hotel and Motel Association and the Riviera Nayarit Visitors and Convention Bureau. “Our goal is to narrow the gap between Riviera Nayarit and the public with a broad variety of hotels and resorts,” he commented. Offers include hotel room fares with considerable discounts. Most participating hotels

include attractive amenities, from resort credits to vacation financing through participating credit cards.

For more information, please visit www.rivieranayarit.com. • PO

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Puerto Vallarta Tourism in Full Swing This Summer

y the end of summer, Puerto Vallarta will have welcomed over 500,000 visitors, equivalent to over 2.3 million MXN in lodging revenue, according to Susana Rodriquez Mejia, Beach Tourism Deputy for Jalisco’s Tourism Secretariat. These forecasts will result in higher numbers than in 2018, which were lower when compared to 2017. To get a better sense of national and international tourism trends during the

Banderas Bay Safe From San Adreas Fault Activity

ith recent seismic activity in the State of California and also in Mexico City, it’s fair to feel a certain amount of apprehension regarding possible repercussions in the Banderas Bay area. In a recent interview with Dr. Claudia Beatriz Mercedes Quinteros Cartaya, a geophysics engineer at the University of Guadalajara’s Puerto Vallarta Campus, she stated that there is

nothing to fear. “The San Andreas fault has indeed triggered the seismic activity in California, but the fault line ends just north of Mexico’s state of Baja California Norte,” she explained. “All the tectonic systems that trigger movement over there are unrelated to ours.” The last major earthquake to affect Puerto Vallarta took place on October 9, 1995, with a magnitude of 8.0. • Tribuna de la Bahia

fter a very successful Mango Festival, the City of Puerto Vallarta has recently announced the eighth annual Ceviche and Aguachile Festival, to take place at Lazaro Cardenas Park on Sunday, July 28, 1 - 8 pm. For this highly anticipated event, over a dozen local restaurants will present their own innovative recipes showcasing these two traditional dishes. Now a fairly mainstream dish, ceviche is typically made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices, such as lemon or lime, and spiced with chili peppers or other seasonings including chopped onions, salt, and cilantro. Lesser known but similar is aguachile, a Mexican dish made of shrimp, submerged in liquid seasoned with chili peppers, lime juice, salt, cilantro, slices of cucumber and

summer months, the government agency has planned to conduct 600 surveys at Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon, maritime terminal and bus station. The surveys will shed valuable demographic information that will help predict travel trends during next year’s summer months. Past surveys have revealed that tourists visiting Puerto Vallarta most enjoy locals’ friendliness, nature, restaurant offerings, and overall security. • Tribuna de la Bahia

Ceviche and Aguachile Festival Announced

slices of onion. For updated information about the event, please visit

Festival del Ceviche y Aguachile PV on Facebook. • PO

Bye Bye Beetle

olkswagen is halting production of the last version of its Beetle model this week at its plant in Puebla, Mexico. It’s the end of the road for a vehicle that has symbolized many things over a history spanning eight decades since 1938. An event was held at the automaker’s Puebla, Mexico, factory as a denim blue Final Edition coupe rolled down the assembly line that is slated to be put on display at the company’s nearby museum. The original model thrives in Mexico, where many still rely on the original no-frills version—locals call them Vochos, a localized portmanteau of the brand name—praising them for their affordability, reparability and, most of all, their dexterity at handling the district’s steep streets. In 1968, Walt Disney Productions released The Love Bug, a film in which the central character is a Beetle with a mind of its own.

The film charmed audiences around the world and several sequels were subsequently

produced, including Herbie Goes Bananas (1980), with scenes filmed in Puerto Vallarta • PO

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Vanishing World/ Vanishing Home John Warren

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John Warren is in charge of publicity for the International Friendship Club in Puerto Vallarta (IFC). During the summer, he writes about traveling while also raising environmental awareness.

The Future of Vallarta’s Water

emory conspires against nature. We adapt to new conditions so quickly that we no longer remember how things used to be and, because of this general amnesia, we no longer care. The sociologist, Stanley Cohen, wrote in his book States of Denial, “the ability to deny is an amazing human phenomenon, yet we find denial useful. It fulfills our need to be innocent of troubling recognition.” What, if anything, are the citizens and politicians in Puerto Vallarta failing to recognize when it comes to our water? What are we denying? Last year Puerto Vallarta celebrated its fiftieth anniversary as a city. How have things changed here in the previous fifty years? The population in 1968 was about 25,000 and fifty years later is 319,000 and growing fast. Then, the new city welcomed a few thousand tourists and in 2018 over 4,700,000 came into town. Now the city covers 1300 square kilometers (500 sq. miles) of land that fifty years ago was, pretty much, virgin forests covering a narrow coastal plain at the foot of the mountains with a small town beside the sea. We still have the same four major rivers flowing into the Bay of Banderas; the Ameca, the Pitillal, the Cuale and, south

of town, El Río Los Horcones. How has this extraordinarily rapid growth affected the environment? The answer is: massively. Do we care? Should we? Let’s ignore, or deny, the amount of concrete and asphalt we have laid, the sewers and water pipes we have installed, the runaway building construction, the ever-expanding airport, the cruise ship terminal and the air pollution from our cars and buses. Let’s just look at the water supply in Puerto Vallarta. Let’s not deny, but acknowledge, that without water we cannot live. On June 28, the Coapinole Lagoon, a small body of water in the aforementioned colonia, or neighborhood, ran dry for the first time in history. Seapal, the city’s water and sewer service utility, announced that, because of planned maintenance, water services would be suspended in thirty-five colonias, including much of Coapinole. The same day, during a forum at Puerto Vallarta’s city hall, hydrology expert Jose Antonio Gomez Reyna explained how aquifers need to be properly monitored and allowed to recharge. He expressed concern about the lack of proper management of Puerto Vallarta’s aquifer and the forecasts of severe water shortages within the next two years. What should and can be done in the next twenty-four months to avert a water crisis in Puerto Vallarta? Does anyone know? Is

information available to calm our fears? If not, why not? There is also cause for concern if we look further into the future than just two years. The rainy season, which is usually well underway by mid-June, hasn’t happened yet. The few rainstorms we have had have not come close to providing the water we need to replenish what we used last winter. In the previous twenty years, the

average annual rainfall has been dropping, and the demand from the increased population and tourism has been growing. Added to this is the concern resulting from the climate change prediction models for the central west coast region of Mexico. They point to hotter and drier conditions in the future. Will the aquifers still give us what we need? Do we know for sure? Very few people living in Puerto

Vallarta today remember how the area was fifty years ago and, besides, what is done is done. We cannot change the past. However, I wonder if, fifty years from now, Vallartenses will acknowledge what an excellent job the leaders of the city in 2019 did in planning the next fifty years of expansion and growth. What do you think? Share your thoughts by emailing editor@vallartatribune.com

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Mauricio Vargas Ruiz

Keeping Paper Mache Alive in Puerto Vallarta By Paco Ojeda

While studying college in Leon, Guanajuato, Mauricio Vargas learned that a classmate’s uncle—a puppeteer we’ll refer to as Tio Nacho—was traveling from Mexico City to participate in a book fair. Unfortunately, the suitcases containing his puppets were lost in transit. With only three days to go before his performance, Tio Nacho summoned his nephew’s classmates, including Mauricio, and gave them a crash course in paper mache that allowed him to replace the lost puppets and fulfill his artistic commitment in three days’ time. Little did Mauricio know that this episode would transform his life many years later, as he developed his own paper mache artistry in Puerto Vallarta and fought to claim authorship of his creations in a sticky plagiarism lawsuit involving a local expat. This is his story.

riginally from Morelia, Michoacán, Mauricio had settled in Leon after his college graduation, having specialized in civil engineering, topography and soil mechanics. Work was plentiful and he was gainfully employed. A vacation trip to Puerto Vallarta in the early 2000s opened his eyes to the work-related possibilities in our city’s booming construction industry and decided to relocate with his partner, Alberto Trejo, in 2004. Unfortunately, unlike many other places throughout Mexico, local employment opportunities tend to shift seasonally and decrease during the summer months. Unprepared for this, they relocated to Guadalajara, our state capital. While in Guadalajara, Mauricio happened to recall the

Tio Nacho incident and decided to teach his partner the craft. Alberto had been trained in metal turning and much to their surprise, took to paper mache like fish to water, using wire structures to create designs of his own. Together, they began creating paper mache figurines for fun and gift-giving. Among them, a whimsical, nameless Chihuahua known simply as el perrito came to be. Some years ago, better prepared to brace themselves against the shifting employment tides, Mauricio decided to give Puerto Vallarta another go. Looking to generate additional income through the paper mache creations they had mastered, they approached several art galleries with much success. However, finding a price point for

paper mache is tricky. The creation process is time and labor-intensive, and this is not always reflected on the sale price. In addition, art galleries keep commissions on the sales of works they represent, making the arrangement less than ideal for Mauricio and Alberto, financially speaking. What they needed was a way to connect directly with buyers and sell their creations without intermediaries. In 2004 they discovered the Old Town Farmers’ Market (subsequently rebranded as the Olas Altas Farmers’ Market), applied to participate and were immediately accepted. The move proved extremely successful for them, as they achieved the personal interaction they very much needed to sell their work, even obtaining

useful feedback from buyers who suggested new figurines or different finishes for the ones they were already selling. One of the galleries they had been associated with was owned by interior designer and actor Mark Patton, who had opened a shop on Basilio Badillo St. “Los perritos are unique pieces made with a wireframe and covered with paper mache, such that no two of them are alike. They were selling quite well at the gallery, but they are very labor-intensive, and we were only able to produce three per week,” explained Mauricio. Dissatisfied with the turnaround and hoping to make a profit, Patton took one of the perritos to Guadalajara, where he had an industrial mold created from which reproductions

made of plastic could be subsequently covered with paper mache, decreasing production time. Unfortunately, he did this without seeking authorization from the creators. Upon learning that their creation had been plagiarized, Mauricio confronted Patton, who went as far as offering a percentage for every reproduction sold, offending the artists even further. They asked him to desist and continued focusing on their farmers’ market sales. A year later, upon walking past Patton’s shop, they realized that not only did he continue selling the apocryphal perrito, but had molds made of other versions of it, continuing to sell unauthorized reproductions. Clearly, it was time to take matters to the law. Mauricio and Alberto went through Mexico’s

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Instituto Nacional de Derechos de Autor, to legally register el perrito as their own creation, a tedious-but-essential bureaucratic process. With all their registration papers in order, they proceeded to the Ministerio Publico, Mexico’s public prosecution agency, to file an official suit for selling and distributing apocryphal products. “He received his subpoena towards the end of 2015,” Mauricio recalls, “but he must have gotten spooked. In a matter of days, he sold everything, closed his gallery and returned to the United States. He never showed up in court.” Los perritos won their legal battle.

Today, el perrito in all its unique variations continues to thrive along with many other paper mache creations. You can meet these adorable collectibles by contacting the creators through their Facebook page, facebook.com/ PapelMache2013 or at the Olas Altas Farmers’ Market when they return for the season on Saturday, November 2. Editor’s Note: We attempted to contact Mark Patton through his Facebook page. Although he appears to have received our request for comments, he did not respond by the time this edition of Vallarta Tribune went to press.

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A Brief History

espite being widely known by its French name, papiermâché (meaning, ‘chewed paper’), the art form can be traced back to the Han Dynasty in China (202 BC - 220 AD), where paper mache was used to make helmets using a variety of materials and then toughened with lacquer. From the land where paper itself was originally invented, paper mache spread to Japan and Persia and subsequently Western Europe, where France and England began making their own wares around the 1670s. It is believed that it got its name from French workers in London, and not in France. Paper mache became popular in Europe as a low-cost alternative to plaster molding and carved wood in architecture. It was brought to Mexico by the Spaniards and introduced to the native population by the Jesuits around the 17th Century. Once in the New World, it thrived more as an art rather than a manufacturing material. Sometimes referred to as cartonería (related to, or made with cardboard), we can see examples of the traditional paper mache styles around many national holidays, such as Day of the Dead and around Christmas. Mexican-based paper mache received an unexpected popularity boost when New York-based Italian artist Gemma Taccogna moved to Mexico with her husband and two-year-old daughter in 1954. She had previously worked with paper sculptures, making creations for stores like Sak’s 5th Avenue and Nina Ricci. Influenced by Mexican paper mache, she opened a studio to produce her own unique designs. The late American art collector, bohemian and socialite Peggy Guggenheim discovered her work and collected it, which led to front cover features in many European magazines. Her dolls have a unique porcelain-like finish and are still sought after by art collectors worldwide. Two main methods are used in paper mache: The first makes use of paper strips glued together with adhesive, and the other uses paper pulp obtained by soaking or boiling paper to which glue is then added. This pulp is then molded or applied to a cast. Aside from an inexpensive and versatile art and craft form, paper mache is commonly used today in carnival floats and as a building material for theatrical use in sets, costumes and puppetry. PO

A rare paper mache vessel created by Gemma Taccogna.

Wire-frame style paper mache (or alambroide) pieces by award-winning Mexican artist Mario Saulo Moreno can be found locally at Kevin Simpson’s Colectika art gallery.

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Creative hands of Mexico Leigh Thelmadatter

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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

Beyond Copying

n the United States, handcrafts are few but those that exist are done by those who are enamored by the process and/or the product (think quilting). The vast majority of craftspeople in Mexico do not have this luxury. They create in order to sell and pay the bills. That is not to say that other factors do not come into play, but the need to produce something that will sell means that markets have a huge say in what gets made. Perhaps one of the most glaring examples of this is the handcraft work done around the archeological site of Teotihuacan, just north of Mexico City. This huge site is one of Mexico’s major attractions, not only for international tourists but for many day trippers from Mexico City. Most of the local economy is related to the site in one way or another, which includes a huge trade in souvenirs. This area in the State of Mexico

has centuries-old tradition in clay and stone work (especially obsidian), which still exist, but you might never know that with a day visit to the pyramids. After being hounded during the visit by wandering vendors, and perhaps getting ripped off by the eateries outside the main gate, most people never think to visit the neighboring towns such as San Juan Teotihuacan, even though it is designated as a Pueblo Mágico. So it comes as no surprise that

the vast majority of handcrafts that are produced locally skew almost exclusively to the making replicas of pre Hispanic artifacts. Whatever other products were made before Teotihuacan’s current fame have all but died out. In fact, the only things tying what is done now and then are the location/people and the local clay used in manufacture.

In one way this is good in that workshops have not disappeared despite Mexico City’s urban sprawl creeping ever nearer. The negative is that most local creativity is stifled by the need to produce souvenirs. Even these souvenirs are mostly limited to those with human and/ or animal faces rather than ancient utilitarian pottery. However, there are some signs that at least some local artisans are looking beyond making copies. The Galicia brothers are descendant from one father whose family has been involved in pottery for many generations in San Juan Teotihuacan. Like other potters, their work shiftd to making figures and other pieces for the tourist market. This market absolutely dominates their work. What makes their work stand out is a subtle but very noticeable shift from exact copies to those which some level of interpretation. They all learned their techniques from the family and eventually most opened up their own workshops, with each developing slight differences in the appearance of their work over time. While the template of most of their pieces are archeologial artifacts, The resulting pieces for sale can vary from a relatively faithful piece to one that is obviously an interpretation. Not all of their designs are from Teotihuacan; some can be from other sites in Mexico. For example, a stand by brother Amauri Galicia has several variations off of the funeral mask of King Pakal from Palenque, Chiapas, adding or taking off ornaments and painting in different color schemes. Santiago and Eziquio Galicia’s work has been recognized by publications such as Mexico Desconocido, while other artisans such as Amauri are regularly invited to regional fairs and other events where their wares stand out. Amauri and his wife, Francisca Aguilar, have been running their workshop for over 30 years, and have traveled to fairs in the state of Mexico, Mexico City, Hidalgo and Puebla to sell

their wares. However, despite the moderate recognition the family has, Galicia’s and Aguilar’s children have no interest in continuing it after them. Whether or not Teotihuacan’s clay crafts can realy get beyond the making of souvenirs will heavily depend on finding and developing markets outside of the around around Teotihuacan. A reinterpretation of ancient designs is not impossible. One needs to see the work of Guillermo Spratling and the silver industry that it sparked in Taxco. Let’s hope that something similar can happen here. Amauri Galicia and Francisca Aguilar can be contacted at 55 1955 6545 or at artesano.teotihuacan@hotmail.com All works by Amauri Galica and Francisca Aguilar. Photographed and published with permission.

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Yawning Under an Awning Part 2

ast week, we covered the many benefits of adding an awning to your home in Vallarta. To recap, it will increase the amount of liveable space in your home or condo since you can use the area outside during the hours of direct sun. It can reduce the cost of your electricity bills by keeping your interiors cooler without having to use air conditioners or fans as much. And it will most likely increase the aesthetics and resale value of your home. We also covered the different types of awnings

available, from vertical to retractable. In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s article, we will focus on making sure you know what to look for when selecting the frame, motor, and cassette. Many types of awnings can be operated manually by crank or automatically by a motor. Motorized awnings are raised and lowered with a button, remote control or even a sensor. The most expensive option is sensor-triggered. The benefits though are worth considering. You can program your awning to

retract when it gets windy and to extend when in direct sun or light rain. Check to ensure the mechanism and frame (which supports the awning) are a material that does not rust. Aluminum is a great solution but has the downside of being lighter in weight than galvanized steel. If you live in a windy area, you may be better off with steel, even though it has a higher likelihood to corrode. If you go with a motor, ask the type. Ensure that it is durable, requires little and easy maintenance, and is quiet. If you have the advantage of hearing it in operation, it will ensure you do not end up with one that is noisier than you expect. Ask about the types of cassettes available. A cassette houses the motor and fabric when the awning is in the retracted position. If possible, opt for a full (closed) cassette instead of a semi or open cassette. This protection will ensure your awning lasts longer. With all the smart tech-

nology available today, you can program your awnings to work via an app on your smartphone or through a virtual home assistant. Other options available include integrated lighting, heating systems, and skylights. The different segments of awnings usually have separate warranties. It is always a good idea to review and understand the terms of the warranty before finalizing your awning purchase. Make sure to get it in writing and in Spanish, so that you have a better chance of having it honored here in Mexico Next week we will tackle the cover! With hundreds of patterns and colors available, if you want to get the most from your awning investment, I will share which ones are your best bet! Are you looking for an awning to get more value out of your home in Mexico? Contact me, and I would be happy to put you in touch with a few companies in the area.

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Famous Mosaics Islamic Mosques of Iran By Emily Murray This summer the Tile Park is taking the show on the road! We’re paying a virtual visit to the most famous mosaics of the world... from China to Spain to the US... tile parks, record-breaking installations, ancient murals, points of interest and so much more. Join us!

he Islamic mosques in Iran are out-of-this-world gorgeous. Dating back to the 1400s, these medieval mosaics are as impressive as they are mind-boggling in their intricacy. Everywhere you look, it seems every surface is covered in mosaic, the designs as varied as the surfaces themselves. And here’s something very interesting: Turns out medieval Islamic mosaics and architecture were produced using geometry that was not understood by Western minds until the early 1970s when English mathematician Roger Penrose introduced his famous “Penrose” tiling system (top). So truly, to say it’s mind-boggling isn’t much of a stretch! It’s not even something we were aware of, until relatively recently. The Arabesque patterns that pre-date the Penrose tiling patterns are called “girih,” and they are universal throughout the architecture of the region. Touring on foot or even just reading about places online, it doesn’t take long before you

start seeing familiar patterns in mosques, and on public buildings, private homes, and on murals in every part of the Middle East. By 1453, architects began designing mosaics and structures with “quasicrystalline” girih patterns… meaning that they never repeat, but are perfectly symmetrical… like this example in the Darb-i Imam shrine in Iran (middle). One great reason to travel and learn about other cultures is to bump into these amazing facts

that remind us there’s always another perspective. Even our understanding of mathematics—a universal language without variations, dialects, or different answers—can shift. It can find new depths. Not until 45 or so years ago were we in the West even aware of these types of patterns. Yet halfway around the world, they’ve been ingrained in their every day existence for centuries. It’s absolutely incredible. Further reading: randomprocessed.blogspot. com/2014/11/penrose-tiling-in-helsinki.html islamic-arts.org/2011/medieva l - i s l a m i c - m o s a i c s - a n d - m o -

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Traveling with Teens

ur family enjoys travel both in Mexico and in Canada. We have traveled with our kids since they were babies and we have seen a lot of what both countries have to offer. This year, however, I was a bit unsure of what our travel experience would be like because now we are officially traveling with two teenagers. You may wonder how this is different than traveling with younger children. Many of you probably think that it should be actually easier now that they are older and more independent. And I think that’s both cute and inaccurate. I’ll tell you why: Teenagers either have all of the energy or none of the energy. And there’s no telling which of the two will be true at any given moment, except that I guarantee they will be desperate to move when you are committed to sitting in an airplane for six hours, or ready for a nap when they announce it’s time to go out for a day at the park. Teenagers have specific interests—usually things that are inconvenient while on a road trip in Canada, like going to the Eiffel Tower or watching anime on TV for six hours in a row. Teenagers are too big to compel physically, and they are psychologically superior to parents in many ways because parents are mentally exhausted from over fourteen years of trying to compel children. Teenagers don’t feel motivated to pack their suitcases until their bags need to be checked in, but do not like anything you would pack for them. Thus, I wasn’t sure how this trip to Canada was going to go, although my husband thought it was going to be great because he is unfailingly optimistic. Also, I suspect that it is also because he is still physically stronger (albeit shorter) than both of the children, and feels like compelling is still an option. Surprisingly though, the trip has been a huge success so far, because the children have teenaged cousins who can empathize and can find inte-

resting things to do that involve only people under twenty-one. Also, it turns out my kids have been pretty cooperative and have enjoyed most of the activities we have arranged, mainly because my husband and I no longer arrange things that we as adults enjoy. For example, a laser show in a planetarium IS pretty cool, but not something I’d do unless I had an adolescent with me. No serious compelling has been necessary, because it’s about ten degrees cooler here, Mountain Dew is available everywhere, and there’s a Tim Hortons Donut Shop on every corner (if you are Canadian and you live in Mexico, you will understand the thrill). Since Canada is cooler in temperature, it is far more enjoyable to run around and spend time outside. The humidity is not even comparable to a drippy Vallarta summer day, although Canadians around us tend to complain a lot when it is any hotter than twenty-five degrees Celsius. On top of that, we are currently surrounded by family members who love and care about us, and who haven’t seen us in at least a year. To a teenager, that means a captive audience who is interested in whatever they have to say and who buys them presents. What could be a better way to spend a summer holiday, six-hour anime marathon aside? So traveling with teens has been much better than I imagined. I have a feeling the time is going to fly by and we’ll be back sweating in PV before we know it. We’ll definitely be bringing back some Mountain Dew in the suitcase as a reminder of a great family vacation.

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Movement as Medicine By Via Anderson

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Via Anderson, E-RYT, is a Yoga and movement coach and teaches the Intelligent Movement Forever system of healthy movement in a weekly online class, in private sessions, and at Yoga Vallarta during the high season. She is the author of How to Move Without Pain: A Compendium of Intelligent Movement, to be released in 2019.

How to Tone your Anal Sphincter and Why

arlier this year (2/14/19) I wrote an article about Dr. Jeza’s Low-Pressure Fitness (hypopressives) classes in Puerto Vallarta. I described how effective hypopessives can be for core and pelvic floor issues, including bladder and bowel incontinence. That article brought a flood of responses from readers. They told me that they experience urinary or anal incontinence or both. They don’t talk about it much. Few of

them knew that exercising the pelvic floor muscles might help. Urinary incontinence is the first most common pelvic floor disorder. Anal incontinence is the second. Anal incontinence is the inability to control bowel leakage. It can be both embarrassing and uncomfortable. It interferes with your ability to work and play. It affects your quality of life. Anal incontinence is also called Accidental Bowel Leakage (ABL). The likelihood of ABL or anal incontinence increases with age. By the time you are 70 and older, there is at least a 15% chance of bowel incontinence. Maybe more, because the issue is under-re-

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Us Two

y sister Patrice is back home with her five kitties just outside of Calgary, Alberta and our mutual dear friend Lil has returned to her husband in Vancouver, B.C. I love the imprints that visitors leave behind like the discoveries of new restos, bars and wonderful activities that I likely would not pursue had I not been pushed gently to do so. It’s a meaningful give and take to see Vallarta through different eyes and to be able to impart some knowledge of life here after close to three decades. We ate great salads and pasta at Serrano’s on one corner of Parque Lazaro

Cardenas and an enormous seafood platter at Martini en Fuego across from Bravos. After reading about “Us Two and The Band” in the Vallarta Tribune, the three of us headed to the Red Room at Act II for a musical tribute to Abba and Elton John. I learned a valuable lesson from my sister about entertainment: it can’t all be Led Zeppelin! A few years ago she really wanted to see a tribute to John Denver, also at Act II. I grudgingly went along (so not a fan) and came out of that premiere with two extremely talented friends—Renee Armand and Paul Aleman that I follow to this day. Getting back to Abba and Elton John and the four-piece

ported. It affects 50 to 84 percent of the elderly in long-term care facilities. It is a leading cause of referral to nursing homes. I am focusing on anal incontinence here. But pelvic floor work like hypopressives will address both issues. Your pelvic floor muscles support your rectum and your urinary bladder. If they are weak, both urinary and anal incontinence can occur. Anal incontinence requires that we also address weak anal sphincter muscles. These are the muscles around the anal opening. I will describe an exercise for strengthening the anal sphincters below. The anal sphincters and puborectalis are the primary muscles responsible for bowel continence. There are two anal sphincters: internal and external. The internal sphincter handles 85 percent of the resting muscle tone and is involuntary. You do not have control of

band along with Daniel’s guitar and his partner, singer Noemi on that small stage: amazing show. Both Noemi and Daniel have powerful voices and superb fashion savvy, capturing the flashy style of Elton John with their natural elegance. They are both beautiful to look at and to listen to; charming entertainers that had the audience dancing in their seats and singing along from the first exuberant song. I was reminded of the late Gabriel Reyes who delighted our Marsol Friday Market and Incanto’s piano bar with his tender voice and guitar. He sang ABBA’s “Chiquitita” for me every market day and every time I saw him in concert elsewhere; I was happy to be sitting up in the dark balcony with those memories. Us Two: Daniel and Noemi, are asking for our help in putting together their upcoming shows at Act II and gave us a little Fleetwood Mac as a teaser. How about some Mama’s and Papa’s mixed with Crosby, Stills and Nash? Send them your ideas on Facebook. Soprano Mary Porter brought her Southern charm to Marsol Friday Market looking for a few gifts for family and friends and to stock up on pickled beets and sauerkraut. Her recent show at

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Anal Sphincter Strengthener Lie on your back (supine). Place your bent knees on the couch, a chair or a box. Place one hand on your abdomen. Begin to tighten your anal sphincter muscle. Do not involve the stomach, thigh, leg or buttocks muscles. The hand you place on your abdomen should not move. Take 5 minutes to gradually tighten your anal sphincter muscle. Maintain the top of your squeeze for 10, 20, 30 seconds. Keep breathing. Gradually relax your anal sphincter muscle over 5 seconds. Repeat several times. As you gain experience, you can practice this move lying down, sitting, or standing. Anytime, anywhere. Repeat throughout the day. Practice daily for the rest of your life!

this muscle. The external sphincter handles 15 percent of your muscle tone and is voluntary. You can control it. Squeeze the puborectalis muscle and the external anal sphincter together. This action closes the anal canal and can help prevent leakage. There are many causes of bowel incontinence. These include injuries from childbirth, rectal surgeries, nerve damage and other trauma. As mentioned before, aging is a factor. Loose stools can slip through the sphincters

easier than firm stool. So resolving diarrhea, soft stool, or constipation will improve anal incontinence. Above is an exercise for toning your external sphincters.

Incanto was well-received and we shall see more of her in the upcoming season. After a few months of living in Vallarta she is still bubbling over with enthusiasm for places she discovers and loves, and is spreading that goodwill wherever she goes. Friday night had Patrice, Lil and I dodging the rain to Captain Don’s by Casa Ley to hear Vallarta’s best rock band, Tequila Rush. (They play there every Friday.) The inclement weather kept the usually large crowd at home, which made front-row seats available for us! Tequila Rush is reprising their Led Zeppelin Tribute at Act II Stages, August 1 at 8 pm. Three guesses where I will be? Happy Anniversary to Kimberly McDaniel whose cool shop

“Eccentrico” celebrated two years in business and one year at their current location on Basilio Badillo last Saturday. Kimberley, Kim Wilson and I are working on opening an Artist’s Co-op in town. We were hoping to hear last week if our proposed locale had been approved; no, not yet. Keep your fingers crossed and email me at marciavallarta@gmail.com if you are interested in participating. While most of our snowbirds have flown there are a lot of international tourists coming and going. The airport is swarming with people! Do at least one kind thing a day, pass on one tiny piece of joy to someone you don’t know and take care of one another. Hugs are still free and going strong at the Marsol Friday Market by the Pier. Get yours, From Here!

Summing Up: Anal incontinence is a common issue as we age. It may get us referred to a nursing home. Exercises for pelvic floor and anal sphincter can reverse or prevent anal incontinence. Medical Disclaimer: This article is for education and information only. It is not a substitute for a doctor’s opinion.

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Pass Me The Grasshoppers, Please

Mexico’s Unusual Edibles

Escamoles (ant larvae) cooked in tomato sauce.

By Paco Ojeda

ne of the truly gratifying aspects of walking into a traditional market in Mexico is the enormous array of edibles one is bound to find. By traditional, of course, I mean the mercado municipal, or municipal market commonly found in just about any town or city in the country. Some are small and simple, in accordance with the size of the town. Others, such as Guadalajara’s legendary Mercado San Juan de Dios, are multi-level shopping extravaganzas with entire sections devoted to specialty products; from exotic fruits and vegetables to counterfeit designer clothes; from fresh meat (including cow parts you probably can’t imagine eating) to live animals. With 40,000 square-meters of shopping, it is, after all, the largest indoor market in Latin America. Whenever I find myself in Guadalajara, I try to stop by for a visit, if anything, just to take in the lively atmosphere, or the vendors enticing shoppers to buy something from their booths in a quasisinging chant. And if I’m traveling anywhere else in Mexico, a visit to the town or city’s municipal market is a must for me. What about grasshoppers? Well, in most cases it is at the mercados that you’ll find the most traditional (and sometimes unusual) items that are part of

the Mexican diet. Including grasshoppers. Dried grasshoppers are consumed throughout Mexico and can be found in many markets. In Puerto Vallarta, they are served at Mexican specialty restaurants, such as El Arrayan, and it’s always fun trying to dare visitors to try them (they are served in quesadillas). What about those worms found at the bottom of mezcal bottles? We eat those too. Gusanos de maguey (maguey being the plant used to make mezcal, tequila and raicilla) feed on the leaves of the plants and are often added to the liquor bottles as a sign of authenticity. Some even swear by their aphrodisiac properties! Then there are those flying ants that take over our living spaces when the rain season begins, attracted to any light source. We call them chicatanas, and in the state of Oaxaca, they are a huge delicacy. They are usually ground into a chile paste and turned into a unique salsa. Meanwhile, in Puebla, ant larvae (known as escamoles) is served at the finest restaurants between March and May. And in Yucatan, it is not uncommon to find clear sugar lollypops with black scorpions or escamoles ‘frozen’ inside them. The dare, of course, is to get past the sweet flavor of the lollipop to then taste the woody flavor of the insects. Let’s not get into beetles. There are over 80 edible species in Mexico. What about the fruit department?

Like many countries around the world, Mexico produces a huge variety of fruits you may have never heard of and a few that you know well. A trip to a Mexico City mercado with a New Englander friend of mine comes to mind. At a single fruit stand, a vendor allowed us to try five different mango varieties, each with subtle differences in flavor, sweetness and texture. The cactus fruit is called tuna, and is not to be confused with the fish, which in Spanish is called atun. Tunas, or prickly pears, are commonly found in supermarkets. Peeling them is easy, although some varieties feature tiny, almost invisible needles, so it is important to hold them with a plastic bag or gloves as you cut them. This is why they are frequently sold pre-peeled and in plastic bags on the street. They are low in calories and an excellent source of Vitamin C. Chew them carefully as tunas contain many small seeds that are perfectly ok to swallow. In fact, you want to swallow the seeds as they are good for your digestive system. Have you driven down the Libramiento or the highway and seen vendors selling neatly stacked, oval-shaped fruits that look like avocadoes, but are light brown in color? We call those mamey. They are eaten raw or blended in a smoothie and have a starchy, honey-like flavor. To eat them raw, you slice

Lick or dare! The question is: will you eat the scorpion inside the lollipop?

Ready to eat tunas are usually green or red in flavor. them in half, remove the giant seed, and hold one half in one hand as you use a spoon to carve bite-size portions with the other. Mamey ice cream is delicious, somewhat similar to pecan! There are many other unique fruits available throughout Mexico, and we haven’t even talked about vegetables! What’s important here is that you broaden your comfort

level at your own pace and try some of the edible wonders available here. If they are served at a restaurant, trust your waiter or chef and indulge in a new experience. And if you decide to wander into a local mercado, Puerto Vallarta has several. Going with a Spanish-speaking local will help you immerse yourself in the local culture with ease!

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Guillermo del Toro and His Monsters By Paco Ojeda

f the name Guillermo del Toro doesn’t ring a bell, perhaps you might recognize the acclaimed filmmaker, author, actor and special effects makeup artist from films such as Pan’s Labyrinth, or The Shape of Water, for which he won Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture. Born in Guadalajara, our state capital, he developed an affinity for fairy tales and horror at an early age, as evidenced in many of his films, particularly comic book adaptations such as Blade II and Hellboy. An avid collector, he owns two houses devoted exclusively to his collection of books, poster artwork and other belongings pertaining to his work. In a 2011 interview for Time, he explained, “As a kid, I dreamed of having a house with secret passages and a room where it rained 24 hours a day. The point of being over 40 is to fulfill the desires you’ve been harboring since you were seven.” In 2016, Del Toro created an itinerant exhibition titled Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters, featuring his collection of paintings, drawings, maquettes, artifacts, and concept film art—an eponymous coffee table book is available through Amazon. The exhibition traveled to several cities in the US and Canada to inspire moviegoers and young students to pursue careers in creative fields. Much to our delight, the exhibition (called in Spanish, En Casa Con Mis Monstruos), is now installed at Guadalajara University’s Art Museum in our state capital through the summer. The exhibition opened last month and this is the only venue in all of Mexico where his private collection of artwork, sketches, sculptures and much more, will be presented before returning to his Bleak House in Los Angeles. What can you expect? To set the

mood, you enter the exhibition in almost complete darkness, roving eyes on the walls staring. There is a reception area where you can purchase souvenirs and wait for your turn to enjoy the exhibition which is displayed in eight halls: ‘Childhood and Innocence’ pays homage to his childhood and to Pan’s Labyrinth. ‘Rain Room’ is a faithful reproduction of his Bleak House where the constant sound of rain hitting the windows brings inspiration to the artist. ‘Victorian,’ the third hall, references Del Toro’s fascination with the gothic romanticism of the 19th century, while ‘Magic and the Occult’ is a tribute to the supernatural. On a lighter tone, ‘Movies, Comics and Pop’ features a unique collection of wrestling masks that once belonged to Mexico’s most legendary luchador: El Santo (or,

‘The Saint’). The final three halls, ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘The Others/ Ourselves/The Monsters,’ and ‘Death and Beyond,’ seem to have a common thread: Del Toro’s fascination with outcasts, particularly those regarded for their humane qualities. Aside from gifting us with a glimpse into his private world of fantasy and creativity, Del Toro is hoping to inspire younger generations. In a press conference, he assured that if only a handful of young students were moved by the exhibition and decided to dedicate their professional lives to creativity, he would be satisfied. His commitment is evidenced by a recent incident in which he sponsored expenses for a team of young math students headed

for Lima, Peru to compete in the Central America Mathematics Olympiad when the Mexican government failed to sponsor them—the students came back with the gold. Del Toro’s exhibition makes a short trip to Guadalajara more than worthwhile. Learn more

about En Casa Con Mis Monstruos by visiting the website, www. encasaconmismonstruos.com, in Spanish. Tickets are $180 pesos per person and can be purchased in advance at Ticketmaster booths throughout the country (there is one in Puerto Vallarta at Liverpool).

Act II Highlights Local Talent Local Bands Showcased in “An Evening of Rock Music” This Week

uerto Vallarta is a popular entertainment destination that features talent for just about anyone. For the past several years, Act II Entertainment has created a special Summer Concert Series that showcases Puerto Vallarta’s local talent. Often, as a result of their exposure at these summer concerts, some of the featured performers have further established themselves in Puerto Vallarta and around the world! Take a look at what’s coming this week: Thursday, July 25 • 8 pm This week, two popular local bands, Far & Wide and The Sinatras, have joined forces to present “An Evening of Rock Music” at Act II. Both bands are well known throughout the bay for their diverse rock repertoire, also including pop, alternative, and hard rock. They are much in demand at hotels, local concerts and private events. In addition, Far & Wide is just about to release its first single, “Katherine.” Other local bands featured in the Summer Concert Series

Andres Vazquez, Nixteha Sosa and Omar Lucian star in “El Ornitorrinco” include Tequila Rush (August 1),  Lollipop (August 8),  Sal de Mar (August 15),  Us Two and the Band (August 22). This week, Act II is also presenting several performances featuring local actors. This Friday, “El Ornitorrinco” (The Platypus), a stage comedy by Humberto Robles, opens its run. It is a hilarious play about relationships in postmodern social networks, performed in Spanish. On Saturday, “Twist and Shout” is a high-energy musical comedy featuring Jukebox Hits of the ’50s and ’60s. We also present Bob’s Karaoke at Act II on Tuesdays, and an “ABBA/Elton John Tribute Show” is featured on Wednesday evenings. Danny Mininni, owner of Act

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entertainment II, says, “We have been fortunate to be in this beautiful city and are grateful for the support we have received by locals and ex-pats, as well as tourists from around the world. We like ‘giving back’ to the community with our ongoing effort of promoting up-and-coming local talent.” Marsha Ward Ross, an Act II associate, says, “I am proud to say that I benefited from Act II’s ‘giving back’ philosophy. My husband and I retired to Puerto Vallarta four years ago and I had no idea what I was going to do with my new life. I discovered Act II when a friend invited me to go to Act II’s summer karaoke program, and, although I had been singing all my life, I was scared to death to sing by myself in front of a group of strangers! I was one of those “Gosh-I’d-loveto-be-onstage” kind of people, but I had never had the opportunity or the confidence to do it. I got up to sing, and the group was so supportive! It felt like we were “family.” Danny Mininni and Alfonso Lopez encouraged me from the very beginning, and have given me many opportunities to learn new things and grow. They gave me my start in this crazy world of theater, and now I can’t imagine my life without it (and I’ve never worked this hard in my life)!” Auditions for all of next season’s shows are available right now. Act II is specifically looking for two men for one of its musicals at this time. If you would like more information or are interested in auditioning, contact marsha@ act2pv.com. Located at the corner of Insurgentes and Basilio Badillo in Emiliano Zapata, Act II is #1 in Trip Advisor’s Things to Do, Puerto Vallarta in the Concerts & Shows category. The entertainment complex was voted as “The Best Entertainment Venue” in the Vallarta Tribune’s Best of Vallarta Readers’ Poll. For more information, visit www.act2pv.com or facebook.com/ActIIEntertainment

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Summer Music Christie Seeley

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Christie is a steadfast promoter of local music and musicians. Learn more about her explorations at www.vallartasounds.com.

hat Does It Take to Be A Musician in Puerto Vallarta? It takes talent, tons of dedication, a willingness to forego what other people consider essential, regular meals with family, time off, sleep. My friend Esaú dedicates his mornings, when not playing a gig, to studying. That consists of learning new pieces and techniques, composing, getting it all right. Time with his son is precious and at times difficult to arrange. Two, three, even four gigs a day may be necessary to give his family the sustenance they need. Other musicians have such grueling travel schedules that at times they would find it difficult to tell you where exactly home is. Meaningful relationships— boyfriends, girlfriends and such— are difficult to start, let alone maintain, as they are constantly performing or on the move. Happy is the man or woman dedicated to music who can pull all of this together—fulfilling one’s passion, achieving financial stability and managing a rewarding relationship. I guess you just have to play, stick to your vision, and the supportive people around you will follow suit. Hopefully, they love what you do and take something very positive from your involvement or are involved in music as well. From a listener’s point of view, we are frequently concerned with the performance we are

about to enjoy, without taking into account, endless hours devoted to rehearsals, recording and producing CDs, developing a unique identity that truly represents who each musician is. Then there are commutes to get safely from one gig to another on schedule, set up and soundchecks prior to every performance, backstage preparations, and after each performance, time to greet the audience. I say thank you to all. Without your music, our lives would be hollow. Know that the passion that drives you to create and perform brings us to your shows wherever they may be, and enriches our lives in an indefinable way. Your music is like the sound of the sea, an essential element to our well being. Most of us no tocamos ni la puerta (literally, ‘can’t knock on the door in tune’) but we feel every nuance of your music. Thank you, musicians of Puerto Vallarta! We wish you and yours happiness and prosperity!

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This list features bars and restaurants that may have live music and ongoing acts. We do not take responsibility for misinformation. Listings are published free of charge but are subject to space availability. Email editor@vallartatribune.com to update or add your listings.

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Murphy’s Irish Pub (484 Morelos, Malecon) Thur: Adriana and the Freaks 10 pm Fri: Adriana and the Freaks 10 pm Sat: Adriana and the Freaks 10 pm

Act II Entertainment (Insurgentes 330) Sat: Twist & Shout 7:30 pm Tue: Bob’s Karaoke Party 8 pm Wed: Best of ABBA/Elton John 7:30 pm Thur: An Evening of Rock Music 8 pm

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

Babel Bar (Aquiles Serdán 437, Isla del Cuale) Fri: Faralae 7 - 9 pm Sat: Nacho and Diego 1 - 3 pm Sat: Oscar & Raul 7 - 9 pm Sun: Esau & Lobo 1 - 3 pm

Que/Pasa (625 Aquiles Serdan) Tues: The Change at 7-10 pm Sun: Sylvie&The Zippers 7 - 10 pm Roxy Rockhouse (Ignacio L Vallarta 275) Nightly music after 11 pm with the house band

Captain Don’s (Honduras 126) Fri: Tequila Rush 8 - 11 pm Sat: Da Crew 8 - 11 pm

Aloha Bar (Plaza Parabien #16) Thur: Dr. Groove 10 pm

Cuates y Cuetes (Francisca Rodriquez 101) Tues: Moruno at 8:30 - 10pm Wed: Tatewari 6 - 8 pm Sun: Moruno at 8:30 - 10 pm Daquiri Dick’s (Malecon and Lazaro Cardenas) Sun: Esaú Galvan 7:30 - 9:30 pm El Oasis de Holi (River mouth by La Isla Mall) Sat: Dr. Groove 6 pm

Chasers Sports Bar (Avenida Mexico 570A) Fri: Gecko Band 8 - 11 pm

NUEVO VALLARTA Eddies (Boulevard Nayarit 70) Weekly - Live music 6:30 - 9:30 pm

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El Rio BBQ, (Paso Ancho) Sun: The Cheko Ruiz Band at 3 pm Incanto (Insurgentes 109) Dennis Crow, Piano Sing-along - Most evenings 9:30 pm Sun: Joby & Tongo 5 pm Sun: Benji Gutierrez, Piano 7:30 pm Tues: Lady Zen 7:30 pm Wed: The Renteria Brothers 7:30 pm Thur: Open Mic 7:30 pm Fri: Joan Houston 5 pm Fri: Zoe & Leon Trio 7:30 pm Sat: Benji Gutierrez & Aaron Hernandez 7:30 pm Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse (Lazaro Cardenas 245) Mon: Hoochie Coochie Men 8 - 11 pm Wed: Tequila Rush 8 - 11 pm Thur: 3Tones 8 - 11 pm Fri: Dr. Groove 8 - 11 pm Sat: Soul Trip 8 - 11 pm

Drunken Duck(Avenida Mexico, Centro | Bucerias) Wed: The Gecko Band 9 pm Sun: The Gecko Band 5pm

LA CRUZ Ana Bananas (Tiburón #42 | La Cruz) Sun: Live Music 7 pm

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Upcoming Events

Chef Ruben’s Magical Mexican Salsas (July 23 • 6 - 9 pm) Taking classic Mexican ingredients and by doing a variety of cooking techniques, Chef Ruben will show how to prepare salsas with different flavors, textures and options for a variety of dishes. Beer, wine, local spirits and juice are included. You will be comfortably full by the end of the meal and in a very happy mood. ART Vallarta • facebook.com/artvallarta/ SPCAPV Champagne Brunch (July 27 • 10 am - 2 pm) Monies raised will support the SPCAPV’s goals, which include sterilization, adoption and healthcare efforts for companion animals in the Puerto Vallarta area. The event will take place at Hacienda San Angel. For more information, please email spcapv@gmail.com 8th Ceviche and Aguachile Festival (July 28 • 1 - 8 pm) For more information about this event, please turn to pg. 6. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (August 3 • 7 pm and 9:30 pm) A jukebox musical based on the eponymous 1994 film. Teatro Vallarta • facebook.com/teatrovallarta Health & Wellness Puerto Vallarta (August 4 • 8 am - 6 pm) The Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa provides the setting for this day-long health fair in which you can learn about, and participate in a series of holistic activities, such as yoga and meditation. • facebook.com/ HealthWellnessPV Democrats Abroad Costa Banderas Chapter Special Summer Social (August 4 • 10 am) Enjoy a private tour of the gardens by founder, Bob Price. Then, enjoy an a la carte brunch at their restaurant. Admission for non-members is $200 MXN per person. Transportation not included. Vallarta Botanical Garden Cheryl’s Shoebox 4th Annual Summer Bash (August 4 • 2 - 8 pm) This fundraiser will feature live music and picnic-style games where your favorite restaurants, bars and shops compete for the title of Cheryl’s Shoebox Summer Beach Bash Champions! Babel Bar, Isla Rio Cuale

OSO’s Oyster Bar ( La Cruz Marina) Sat: The Remedy 7 pm Britannia (Coral, La Cruz) Tues: Open mic with The Turn 7pm

SAYULITA & SAN PANCHO Don Pato (Marlin 12, Sayulita) Live music nightly

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