Issue 1136, January 10 - 16, 2019 by Vallarta Tribune

VIBES & VICES

Dinner and a show at the Boutique Community Theater Page 13

CHARITY

RIVIERA NAYARIT

IFC members support Pasitos de Luz

Life in La Cruz Lobo returns with new shows

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Welcome to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit

t the Tribune we want you to have the best experience possible while you explore Puerto Vallarta, the Bay of Banderas and Riviera Nayarit. Here are some helpful tips for traveling. TIME ZONE: The entire state of Jalisco is on Central Time, as is the southern part of the State of Nayarit starting from San Blas in the north. BUSES: A system of urban buses with different routes can bring you from one end of the bay to the other and all the spots in between. If you’re going further than San Pancho, head to the main bus terminal to catch a ‘Pacifico’ bus. Current fare is 10.00 pesos. TAXIS: There are set rates within defined zones of town. Do not enter a taxi without agreeing on the price with the driver first. Make a note of the taxi number in case you leave something behind. Drivers typically do not carry change. UBER: New in 2017 to Puerto Vallarta, Uber is still experiencing some growing pains particularly in the state of Nayarit. Uber is about 25-50% cheaper than a taxi, but this is subject to change. The benefits of using Uber are set fares and the ability to follow up directly with your driver if there is an incident or you leave an item behind. MONEY EXCHANGE: Typically a bank will give you a higher rate of exchange than the exchange booths (Caja de Cambio). You will need your passport. Better yet, use your bank card to withdraw funds from any ATM. Note that ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and charge lower fees. DRINKING WATER: While Puerto Vallarta’s water has been awarded a certification of purity for the past two decades, the quality

of the water tested at the source varies greatly from what comes out of the tap at the other end. So do be careful. If you want to be doubly sure, you can pick up bottled water just about anywhere. EXPORTING PETS: Falling in love with the street dog outside your hotel is easy to do and it’s also easy to bring them home with you too. The process is inexpensive and only takes a day or two. You need a certificate of health from a local vet among other things. For the most up-to-date information contact the Puerto Vallarta SPCA at spcapv@ gmail.com. COMMON SENSE: Just as you wouldn’t walk around your hometown drunk and belligerent, it is not acceptable to do that here. While Mexico is a tolerant culture, basic politeness is appreciated. Don’t pee in the streets. Don’t flash your money or expensive gadgets. Pay attention to your surroundings. Know where you are going. Pay your bills (and don’t forget to tip). And have fun! DRINKING AND DRIVING: First off – just don’t. The consequences are not worth it. Taxis or Ubers are cheap and plentiful. Fines are as much as 12,000 pesos. You can be taken to jail and your vehicle impounded. There are many checkstops on the weekends, and you will be asked to blow if they suspect you have been drinking. LEGAL SYSTEM: Not knowing the law is not a valid excuse in Mexico, or anywhere. If you find yourself caught in a legal situation be aware that guilt is presumed until your innocence can be proven. This is a very difficult lesson to learn if you are visiting from the United States or Canada. Immediately contact your consulate for assistance.

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

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

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

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In the month of January Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit welcomes 62,670 passengers! Bienvenido! NAME

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The live music calendar now being expertly managed by Bruce Howells has been updated with more venues and lots more dates. You can pretty much travel around the bay and into Sayulita any day of the week to listen to a ton of different kinds of live music and entertainment. We truly are blessed with the entertainment options in this bay. There is a definitive theme to the newspaper this week with the reemergence of Lobo. I suggest you act fast and get your tickets to one of his upcoming shows. You’re in for a treat.

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Patience and persistence

f Mexico can teach you only one thing, it would be patience. This is not a country that moves quickly unless it wants to. It is not a country that you can yell at, or threaten; even batting my eyelashes doesn’t get me any further. This country digs in and resists the efforts to make it move faster or with more ease. And sometimes that’s okay. It means it holds on to its history longer. It savours its moments. It remains true to itself. Other times it’s as frustrating as all hell. Like having to change a transposed digit on a government document which somehow requires three copies

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and proof of every transaction ever recorded, ever, from birth to present day, but I digress… Hey, in the end, you can usually get it sorted out. So, when the Best of Banderas Bay and Rivera Nayarit guide was sent off to the printer, I expected some delays. And for this, I built in a little extra time but also tried to stay on top of the schedule with neardaily calls, emails, and messages to everyone I could think of. No doubt, I was an overbearing manager who just didn’t get it. But if you’re going to learn patience, you must also learn persistence. I’ll accept that you’re going to take your sweet time, but you’ll recognize that I’m going to nag you every step of the way. And with that, we have finally

received the shipment of the first printing of the Best of Banderas Bay and Riviera Nayarit – an all-inclusive guide to ‘the best’ as voted on by the readers of the Vallarta Tribune. You’ll find copies of this, what will be an annual production, at your favourite Tribune pick up points. And if you’ve voted in this year’s Reader’s Choice Awards, then you’ll see those results published next fall. You have about three more days to get all your votes in – please take a moment to check out www. vallartatribune.com/best-of-banderas-bay-r iviera-nayar it-readers-choice-awards-2019 to cast your votes in over 150 different categories. Winning businesses will be announced in February.

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.

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Tons of great info in this weeks newspaper and I hope you’ll take a moment also to appreciate the upgraded quality of the paper. We have moved to all bond for the remainder of the season, and if it’s successful, we will continue through the year. Thank you to all of our contributors and readers for continuing to make the Vallarta Tribune the best English publication in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. Safe travels, Madeline

First 2019 Democrats Abroad Forum SOLD OUT! So we’re adding a second showing on January 14

f you’re wondering what U.S. Special Investigator Robert Mueller is apt to report, the documentary Active Measures is a preview of what’s to come, so we invite you join us in viewing it then discussing it in small groups after. Screening at Incanto on January 14 from 3 to 6 PM, the Los Angeles Times describes the movie as “A crash course in accepting that the 2016 U.S. election results were the greatest espionage operation in world history.” Filmmaker Jack Bryan exposes a 30-year history of covert political warfare devised by Vladimir Putin to disrupt, and ultimately control world events. The documentary follows a trail of money, real estate, mob connections and recorded confessions to expose an insidious plot that leads directly to the White House.

With democracy hanging in the balance, Active Measures is essential viewing. We urge you to come early if you would like to order food and drink before the film starts. Tickets are 100 pesos each and just 85 available. So to avoid disappointment we suggest you stop by as soon as possible or purchase them online at www. incantovallarta.com With country committees and local chapters in over 80 countries around the world, Democrats Abroad is the official Democratic Party organization for the millions of Americans living outside the United States. For more information about the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad, send an email to cb.democratsabroad@gmail.com. Incanto is located at Insurgentes 109 by the river.

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Mexico Sets Goal of Boosting Exports, Investment

exicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foreign relations and economy secretariats agreed on Monday on a plan aimed at promoting exports and attracting foreign direct investment. The cooperation accord was signed by Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard and Economy Secretary Graciela Marquez on the first day of the 30th Annual Meeting of Ambassadors and Consuls in Mexico City. This agreement will promote the integration of companies, especially small and medium-sized businesses, into global value chains. The Cabinet officials said that President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador instructed them to prioritize the promotion and growth of

the Mexican export sector. Under this agreement, an annual work plan will be created and top foreign service officials will be appointed to conduct economic and trade promotion work in key embassies and consulates. Likewise, training seminars will be organized for those in charge of economic and trade promotion. In addition, the two departments will exchange information via digital platforms. The five-day gathering brings together the 105 diplomats heading Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s embassies, consulates and missions abroad. Original: LAHT.com

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Puerto Vallarta Airport Sees 4.76 Million Travelers in 2018

uerto Vallarta International Airport was pretty busy this year. The Airport Group of the Pacific (GAP) reported that the Puerto Vallarta International Airport received about 4.76 million visitors in 2018. This is a growth of 5.3 percent since 2017. Among flights, 66 percent of the traffic was international and 34 percent was domestic, proving that Puerto Vallarta is becoming a highly popular destination for international travelers. This is no surprise as a route recently opened between Puerto

Vallarta and Panama, and the airport now has routes from London and Manchester, England. During the winter season, the Puerto Vallarta International Airport will serve 53 routes, 41 of which are international and only 12 that are domestic. Just as impressive is how much the airport has grown since 2009. The airport went from 36 routes in 2009 to 53 in 2018-2019. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an 80 percent growth in traffic over the last 9 years, or 9 percent per year. Original:Travel Pulse

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Plays & Songs

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iss Margarida’s Way” looks at the life of a teacher in an eighth-grade classroom in the mid-1970s. On the stage is a desk, a whiteboard, a pole lamp, and Miss Margarida, brilliantly portrayed by Celeste Innocenti. The classroom is composed of students – YOU and the subjects taught range from religion and math to science, specifically biology and chemistry as they relate to sex education, and the facts of life which you will not actually receive except for odd snippets of pornography and suggestive, idiosyncratic musings by Miss Margarida’s convoluted sense of self. Originally written and banned in Brazil, then censored after its premiere in that country in 1973,

Miss Margarida’s Way opened in New York on Broadway in 1977 and has won numerous nominations and awards. This is Ramiro Daniel’s (Princesas Desesperadas) first time directing a play entirely in English; he does a stellar job that includes a couple of brief cameos onstage. Miss Margarida’s Way is darkly amusing, and Celeste can do that ‘Teacher Look’ that 40 years later, still made me cringe and twist in my seat. (Incidentally, in the right light, Celeste looks exactly like Meryl Streep.) The play is about power - albeit dark power that exists around the world where demanded obedience is just the beginning. A hell of a great way to spend an afternoon – go to the matinee. Miss Margarida’s Way plays at Incanto at 3:30 pm every Thursday until the end

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of February. I, for one, will be seeing it again – it was that good. “The Clean House” another directorial debut, this time by Josie MacGillvray. At the Boutique Theatre January 11,17, 18 at 6 pm and a matinee January 13 at 1 pm. Opening Night performance prompted an intellectual discussion during intermission among Paul Crist, Paco Ojeda and me. We, each of us, found little anomalies that we passed on to the director afterward. The discussion was unusual in that the three of us noticed utterly different things – nothing amiss in the play, don’t get me wrong. The exchange occurred because we were all actively participating in the actualization of the play. We were so entertained by the characters that we found things in the first half that were maybe not quite right. That’s what entertainment is all about: Good entertainment inspires us to move closer to perfection perhaps, and The Clean House is engaging to that degree. Three cheers to the cast who were all perfectly prepared for Opening Night, and a virtual dozen long-stemmedreds to the Director. Brava, Josie. “Rodolfo” Coco Tropical Restaurant Bar on the beach in Olas Altas. Every Sunday and Thursday 6 to 8:30 pm.

Everybody who walks in Vallarta knows who Rodolfo is. They see him strolling over the pedestrian bridge, pushing his wheeled speaker in front of him and his white cane tapping in rhythm and keeping him safe, as he sings his way across Old Town. “Friends of Rodolfo” emerged a couple of seasons ago as a way of helping Rodolfo find better jobs. And, jobs that would keep him off the streets. It’s difficult for him in the summertime, for example – he can’t expose his sound equipment to pouring rain, obviously. Last year, he started to sing Sunday nights at Coco Tropical. Lovely entertainment for those enjoying excellent food and

wine right on the beach. I remember Super Bowl Sunday, last year. Heinz, the owner of Coco Tropical, told all of us, including Rodolfo, to not expect much of a crowd because of that critical game. The restaurant was packed to the rafters in spite of football, so if Rodolfo tells you he won the Super Bowl last year it’s because he did! Join Rodolfo for beautiful music that you are welcome to dance to; superb food and the glorious sunsets are free. Until this time next week, take care of one another and hug as many people as you can. Be kind. From Here.

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

“Celebrating conservative family values” Services Sunday 10:00 a.m. English-Traditional Holy Communion All faiths welcome-Casual Dress “Join us as we celebrate the love of Jesus Christ

in our beautiful palapa, excited for a new season” Fr. Jack continues to welcome people from all walks of life and denominations. Across from airport, northbound service road next to Sixt and Thrifty Car Rental Blvd Fco. Medina 7936, Puerto Vallarta

Venecia 290 Col. Díaz Ordaz Fluent English Spoken Porcelain veneers, crowns and bridges. Dental implants, Dentures Go to www.pvsmile.com.mx for address and directions

Father Jack Wehrs/Lay-minister Fer Sandoval e mail: jackandshirley1@att.net Text 1 619 300 7377 Tel 044 322 229 1129

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

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The Gift that Keeps on Giving By Orlando Gotay, Tax Attorney tax@orlandogotay.com

Paradise and Parenting Leza Warkentin

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

On Being Busy

ne of the reasons I moved to Mexico in the first place was because I wanted a simpler life. Life in a Canadian city can often be fast-paced, with long work hours and commute times. Winters are cold and unforgiving on both your exposed skin and your car (salted roads are great for traction but not so hot for the paint job). Property taxes are high, rents are high, and Vitamin D deficiency rates are high. When I began adult life in Canada, almost everyone claimed to be unbelievably busy. It was almost something to be proud of, as if by being busy and not often available made us somewhat more desirable and successful human beings. I felt bombarded by the pressure to start a family, collect many many material items, pay lots of taxes, and hopefully retire somewhere warm. I was young and childless and I thought there might be something more out there. Even at twenty-five, I knew that if I wanted children someday, I never wanted them to wonder if I had time for them. I didn’t want a marriage relationship

to be in competition with careers or activities or stuff. The idea of moving to a town on the coast was very appealing. From all accounts, life was slower, calmer, and happier in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Busy-ness wasn’t a condition to be celebrated, even if it was a fact of life. Leisure time was valued, and families and relationships took first place. But guess what? That busy, hectic, non-stop lifestyle I assumed I had avoided when I moved to Mexico? Yeah. It was waiting for me. It was snickering and hovering just on the other side of the door called “Parenthood” and “Responsibility”. And, if I had been paying attention instead of gazing into the

soulful eyes of my favorite musician, it was the lifestyle being experienced by people all around me in Puerto Vallarta. Sure, the view is better. When I take my daughter to her singing classes, I get to sit and watch the ocean while I wait for her. When we do homework, we sometimes sit outside in the garden in the middle of February. But our family still gets stuck running on that hamster wheel of life, and we forget to walk on the sand and let the sun warm our faces. And sometimes we even wear the busy-ness like a badge, like a prize we get for sacrificing our own needs or desires so that our kids get the best opportunities. But I’ve determined that I don’t want to look back on my life and wonder why I didn’t listen more, why I didn’t laugh more, or why I worried so much. So sometimes I sit back and smell the guayabas (at least as wonderful as the roses). Because Mexico has changed me in all the ways I had hoped it would. I may still need to wait for hours at the driver’s license agency or the passport office, but I’ll probably spend the time laughing with my husband instead of fuming over the wasted time. I may still work long hours at my job, but they are hours I enjoy in a job I love. I may still drive my children to activities like singing lessons or swimming classes, but I’ll enjoy the ocean breeze while I wait. I may not have gotten the simpler life that I dreamed of when I moved to Mexico, but I believe what I’ve gotten is even better. I may be busy sometimes, but the busy-ness isn’t the part that makes me feel successful or proud. The people in my life make me feel successful and proud, and I’ll never be too busy to remember that.

Orlando Gotay is a California licensed tax attorney (with a Master of Laws in Taxation) admitted to practice before the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court and other taxing agencies. His love of things Mexican has led him to devote part of his practice to the federal and state tax matters of U.S. expats in Mexico. He can be reached at tax@orlandogotay.com or Facebook: GotayTaxLawyer. This is just a most general outline, and is of course, informational only and not meant as legal advice.

Happy New (Tax) Year

his is one of those occasions where I wish my column is actually “overtaken by events”. As I write, we are deep in a partial government shutdown that affects the Treasury Department and the IRS. Right now, most employees are on furlough so there’s not a lot of response at IRS offices. “Buehler… Buehler…Buehler…” The shutdown will in all likelihood affect this year’s filing season, even though the official “start” date was just announced to be January 28. The regular April 15 deadline and the extended filing deadline of October 15 are unaffected, but return processing and refunds could be delayed and perhaps significantly so if the shutdown lingers too much. The new year brings change to the tax landscape in several ways for individual taxpayers. The first visible one is a somewhat redesigned Form 1040. Meant to fulfill the promise of a “postcard” sized return, it reminds me of Rodney Dangerfield’s final exam in the movie “Back to School” (“I have only one question for Mr. Mellon…in 27 parts”). The form was allegedly simplified, but unless you have the most basic situation, you will be required to file extensive schedules for each aspect making your return…exciting. Of interest to expats there’s a new “schedule 6” where you are asked to state what

country you reside in. Also, the “simpler” forms 1040A and 1040EZ are gone forever. Fortunately, you don’t have to anguish over any of this if you choose to have your return prepared by a professional, or as an alternative, with various free or fee based software programs available. Remember that your tax preparer files electronically and unlike in the past, does not have to be in a brick and mortar office next to you. For the new tax year, 2019, there are some important changes you should also know about. Alimony will no longer be deductible by the payor, nor treated as income by the recipient. This applies to all payments required for divorce or separation agreements executed after December 31, 2018. Old agreements are grandfathered. Another important change relates to the Obamacare “penalty” (the “individual mandate”). The new tax law set the penalty at zero for months beginning in January 2019. Expats needed to be either covered or “exempt” due to their absence, but the test was cumbersome and went beyond simply being outside the U.S. It’s gone now. One additional recommendation…review your withholding so that you neither owe nor overpay during 2019. Happy New Year!

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Procrastination

ave you ever found yourself making plans to do things and not following through? Or tell someone you will do something and put it off… endlessly? Procrastination tends to have a negative feeling. The definition: “Procrastination is the avoidance of doing a task that needs to be accomplished. It could be further stated as a habitual or intentional delay of starting or finishing a task despite its negative consequences.” I think that everyone has put something off at one time or another. Many struggle

with avoidance, delaying and procrastination on issues that matter to us and to others in our lives. I feel that we all have experienced the great feelings that we have when we accomplish a task, which leads me to the question of WHY do we procrastinate? What is going on inside our thoughts that creates the avoidance of the things we know we should be doing? Studies show procrastination reflects struggles with self-control. When we put things off it also creates a downward spiral of negative emotions that squash future efforts. Perfectio-

nists are often procrastinators as it is psychologically more acceptable to shrug off the task than fail. Justifications always come into play, as well as self-deception to some degree. When you set goals, you are actually setting them for your “future self ”. This could be like learning Spanish, weight loss, or cleaning out the garage. The brain sees value in long term benefits with rewards. However, when the time comes to doing the task, you are then in the present moment, where research has discovered that the Present Self enjoys instant gratification, not long term rewards. (Like having that donut or ice cream) Let’s face it, there is always going to be times that things need to be done whether we are feeling motivated or not. There are several categories of procrastinators with about 20% of people who are Chronic Procrastinators. For these folks the behavior affects all aspects of their lives. There are also several types; thrill seekers, arousal types, and the wait until the last minute to get the ‘rush’. Another type is people who put off tasks due to fear of failure or success. This mostly has to do with their concern of what others think about them. There are also people who have a difficult time making decisions. Not making a decision allows them to feel they do not have responsibility for the outcome of an event. There can be huge health prices to pay when it comes to procrastination that may lead to insomnia, immune system and gastrointestinal issues as well as negatively effecting personal relationships and team work on the job. The problem is not usually

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about Doing the work, its more about Starting the work. Most find that after starting the work that the “pain” subsides. Being in the middle of procrastination is often MORE painful than being in the middle of the work itself. The guilt and shame that can be associated with procrastinating is usually much worse than the energy you put into the action itself. As you focus on those “New Year’s Goals and Resolutions” for 2019 it’s important to note down the Actions we intend to take and not only the broader goals. There is a HUGE difference between TRYING and DOING. One does not ‘try’ to get fit or quit a bad habit. One takes the ACTIONS that will accomplish the goal itself.

There are few things you can do to help yourself with procrastination. ONE: Reward yourself. Build up the temptation! Two: Make your tasks more achievable. Three: Make the price of procrastination more immediate. Four: Do what you don’t like and do it first. Five: Stop multitasking. Whatever your procrastination issues are, getting started is the most important thing. When you start your project the night before, it will be easier to continue the project in the morning. Mastery is about focus and consistency. Just get STARTED, and you will feel more empowered and free from burdens as you complete your tasks, as well as creating better relationship with not only yourself, but also friends, work associates and loved ones alike. Create your happiness! How will you choose? For questions or comments contact Cat Morgan: Cat@NewEnergyConsciousness.com INJOY!

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Donating Blood in Banderas Bay

hose that see my Facebook posts know that it is quite often that I put out a plea for blood donations. Folks sometimes say Well, in Canada or in the US it is this way or that way. That does not really matter because we are in Mexico and the rules are vastly different here. In reality, there are three blood banks in the area. The one for private hospitals and institutions is located on the second floor of Hospital San Javier Marina. It is not owned by the hospital. It is an independent entity. The IMSS system has their own blood bank and is located at the main IMSS in the hotel zone. The Regional Hospital also has their own blood bank. Rules for donors are pretty much the same at each blood bank although at IMSS and Regional Hospital, to donate one must go around 6am in order to make the appointment to donate. At the blood bank located at San Javier no appointment is needed and they normally accept donors from 8.00 am until about 3.00 pm but will often accept later if it is an emergency situation.

Donor requirements: Age: 18 to 60-65 BUT the upper age limit can vary. If the person is in excellent health and meets all of the other requirements and especially if it is an emergency situation, the blood bank will be a bit more flexible with age limits. Tattoos: There are no Health Department rules for tattoo parlors here in the area so if one has received a tattoo around here, in order to donate, the tattoo (or a piercing) must be at least a year

ago. For tattoos obtained outside of Mexico, date received is more flexible. Sex: Anyone can donate, regardless of sexual preference. A confidential interview will be done at the Blood Bank with questions regarding number of partners. Medications: There is a long list of medications that will disqualify a donor and the easiest way to check on this is to call the Blood Bank or you can ask me and I will check. Recent surgery: Ok if it has been over six months ago Recent Illness: OK if it is not current and has been cured (flu, cold). Weight: Minimum weight of 50 kilos. Alcohol: Consume no more than 2 alcohol beverages for 48 hours prior to donation. Food: Fasting for a minimum of 4 hours and no more than 8 hours. Once you have donated blood, the following exams are performed: HIV, Hepatitis C, Brucella, Syphilis, VDRL, Chagas Disease, Hematocrit, Rh factor, Blood Type, and Cross Match Compatibility among others. A Donor Card will be issued to you as proof and validity in case you need blood for yourself or a family member. For the person receiving the blood donation, in order to lower the cost, two units of blood need to be donated for each unit received. So, it is important that if you are donating for a specific person, you tell the Blood Bank the name of the receiver. Also, if you do not want to receive blood due to specific religious beliefs, it is very important that at admission to any hospital, that request is given to the admitting facility. If you have specific questions you can call the blood bank at 226 1010 or you are welcome to send them to me and I will find the correct answer. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to a giving week!

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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.

our upper arm bone (humerus) moves in the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint. This joint is the most mobile joint in the human body. This column will give you a basic introduction to your humerus, commonly known as your arm bone, and your glenohumeral joint, commonly known as your shoulder joint. It is designed to help you become more aware of your movements at this joint. Your humerus is a long bone and the only bone in your upper arm. It is located between your shoulder and your elbow. The plural of humerus is humeri. The head of the humerus is shaped like a ball. It sits in a shallow socket on the upper outside of the scapula. This ball and socket create the glenohumeral joint, or the shoulder joint. Your shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in your body. The head of the humerus fits very loosely in the socket, similar to the way that a golf ball fits on a tee. Ligaments, tendons, and muscles help keep

the humerus centered in the socket. Thank goodness! High mobility in your shoulder joint creates a very vulnerable environment that puts your shoulder joint at risk for injury. Especially as you, and everyone of us, continue, over the years, to overuse, underuse, and abuse with repetitive, compensatory movement at this joint. The head of the arm bone moves in the shoulder joint in 8 directions in 4 pairs. The head of your arm bone moves in your shoulder joint in 8 directions, in 4 pairs. You can try these pairs of movements for yourself. Note: Don’t confuse “shoulder joint” movement and “shoulder blade” movement. When someone says “my shoulder hurts”, they may be referring to pain in the shoulder joint. But they may also be referring to pain in the shoulder blades, which rest on the upper back. Check out last week’s column for a discussion of the shoulder blades. Start standing with your arms at your side body. This is called the “anatomical position”. All of the

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Human Body Biomechanics for Beginners: Part II: Shoulder Joint

instructions below assume that you are starting from the “anatomical position.” 1. abduction – adduction a. Lift your arms up and out to the side. b. Lower your arms back to your side. 2. flexion – extension a. Lift your arms up in front of you. b. Lower your arms back to your side and bring them behind you. 3. internal shoulder rotation – external shoulder rotation

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a. Rotate the head of your arm bone so that your elbow faces forward. Be sure to initiate this movement at the head of your arm bone, not at your elbow or wrist. b. Rotate the head of your arm so that your elbow moves behind you. Be sure to initiate this movement at the head of your arm bone, not at your elbow or wrist. Note: You can rotate your shoulders internally or externally while you are moving in the other directions described here. E.g., in flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, horizontal abduction, and horizontal adduction. 4. Horizontal abduction – horizontal adduction a. From the anatomical position, lift your arms forward in front of you. Then move your arms out to the side (horizontal abduction). b. From the anatomical position, lift your arms out to the side. Then move your arms forward in front of you (horizontal adduction). Move your arm bones the way they are designed to move. Notice what is working and what is not. Are you experiencing pain, tightness, or tension in your shoulders or your upper arms? When your upper arm bone is not moving well, your arms will not move freely. Your

movement will be limited. You may experience a great deal of pain and discomfort. Practice the movements listed above. The more often, the better. Move slowly, paying attention to your movement and your breath. Arm yourself with the knowledge of how your upper arm bones move (pun intended). Notice what is working when you move and what is not working. With that awareness, you will be able to create healthier movement patterns. Remember to keep your movements pain-free. If you meet tension, tightness, or pain in your movement, make it slower, smaller, or stop altogether. Healthy movement patterns at your shoulder joint will support your everyday movements. And improve your athletic endeavors. You will be able to reach a high cupboard, lift your grandchildren, and play better tennis and golf, and more! Medical Disclaimer: This article contains information intended to assist you in improving your health and well-being. However, the information presented is offered only as-is for informational and educational purposes. It is not a substitute for the professional judgment of a medical professional.

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Vibes & Vices:

Dinner & a Show @ The Boutique Community Theater

AJ Freeman

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

´ll be honest, I wasn’t expecting English-language theater to be a huge thing in this coastal Mexican town when I first stepped off the plane at PVR all those months ago. Regardless, anyone who has spent more than a week in the city is aware of the local emphasis on the arts in all forms, and part of this ever-expanding creative community is the Boutique Theater, perched above that temple of sports fans and jazz lovers known as Nacho Daddy on Basilio Badillo. The Vibes: Advised of the 6pm sharp curtain time, I strolled in off the strip and up the stairs to the theater itself just in time to snag one of the preferred tables in the rear of the hall...if theater plays to the back of the house, I was going to park myself where they were aiming their act. The presentation for the evening, a production of Pulitzer Prize finalist ¨The Clean House,¨ centered on Matilde, a Brazilian comedienne whose career path led her up through the Americas to serve as a maid. Without giving too much of the goods away, she doesn’t really enjoy cleaning all that much. Common issue among us creatives. Not that lady of the house Lane is in love with the idea either. You see, by her own admission she doesn’t want anybody interesting cleaning her house, which is exactly why you hire a hilarious woman

from another hemisphere to do the job. Lane´s sister Virginia, no less irrational, believes that anyone who gives up the privilege of cleaning their own house is insane. As is the case in some of the most interesting stories, the only party that seemed pleased with the situation was the audience. The Vices: According to Matilde, the perfect joke is not written by one person, which kinda sucks to hear for a guy who sorta writes them for a living. Fortunately she went on to say that such a novel association could make the listener ¨forget life,¨ and that’s a sentiment I can more enthusiastically appreciate. You see, part of the enduring appeal of exhibitions such as theater shows and sporting events is that they offer an easy and appealing opportunity to strive for presence, to actually exist in and engage with your current surroundings...to be where you are. The unfolding drama had this effect on its spectators. The sickly blue glow of individual indifference was not to be seen anywhere in the room, and so I respectfully took analog notes by the light of my Pax. The trance was only broken by the arrival of dinner, a perfectly medium filet mignon served with garlic mashed potatoes. The meal also featured a surprise cameo from bacon,

which was wrapped around the steak because people appreciate initiative. As the tale came to a conclusion and the cast took their triumphant bows, I couldn’t help but to feel a strong appreciation for being a part of this moment of collective involvement. If only for a couple of hours, it didn’t matter what was going on outside or online...and indeed, a present mind can be the cleanest house of all. The Verdict: I´ve always had a particular appreciation for the acting skill set...hell, a lot of people can’t even portray themselves convincingly, let alone playing anyone else in front of everyone else. The Boutique Community Theater gives the inspired a platform for expressing what moves them, and share their dedication with an appreciative assembly. If you´re looking for something different to do this weekend, why not go and be a part of the experience...maybe I´ll catch you there.

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Will Gabriela Garcia, President of the Library fail or thriumph with her Festival Vallarte?

abriela Garcia has been the President of the Board at the Library for the last two years, even though she has been involved with it for far longer. Born in Ixtapa, the town adjacent to the University of Guadalajara, she attended public schools and believes everyone should have access to free education, that is why the Library is her charity of choice. People that know Gabriela know that she is used to challenges and thrives on them. With very little money, but with lots of support from her family she got an international education and from there a successful career. But her most difficult projects have been at the Library: How to have communications about the library’s mission be more effective? How to move from analog to digital without hardly any money? How to survive the withdrawal of public funding for the library? How to change the main fundraiser and modernize it without losing money? How to make the case for the Library more appealing than others involving children and animals? The answer to all of the above has been the Festival Vallarte (www.vallarte.mx). The Festival involves the art community as a whole and is looking to stay and grow for a long time to come. Instead of being a one-day auction, the fundraiser has grown to be a five-day event with everyone that has always supported the Library taking part in it. Please see the program on line. With this, Gabriela hopes to grow in the next years to host a week of events from every art field, from music to visual arts to comedy. At the moment the Festival will have two events for pay and several free ones. Will you come out and support her efforts? While she knows that hard work is often attributed to success, she knows chance plays a big part as well. Gabriela has gotten the big names for the event; Alejandro Colunga, the creator of the monumental sculpture Rotonda del Mar (the one with the quirky chairs) at the Malecon, who will

open the event on Wednesday; a reading by the poet Eduardo Langagne, who sent a book with his poems to the biggest national competition without a signature and won! And Patricia Bernal, a well recognized actress and intellectual and the mother of Gael Garcia Bernal, Mexico’s most international actor. Selected poems will be read in both English and Spanish. Will you support Gabriela’s efforts? Come meet her, at the Jazz Foundation, where the owner, Jorge Dau a lover of jazz and poetry will be serving the drinks and where the whole

community will gather to support the Library. This Poetry reading will be on Friday, January 25 at 7pm at the Jazz Foundation, just one of

the many events of the Festival. Come to all of them, most are free! Buy your tickets at the Biblioteca Los Mangos or at Cassandra Shaw Jewelry.

10 Amazing things At Festival Vallarte 1-The best art walk of the season, with art pieces on the streets of the art walk, installations and music, this will not only be the best art walk but the best walk around the historic center of our town. 2-World class artist Alejandro Colunga, opening of Festival Vallarte on Wednesday the 23rd at 6 pm at his own piece: Rotonda del Mar sculpture (the one with the quirky chairs). 3-The Thursday classic auction at the library Los Mangos, great art, great food and this year a special unveiling of a monumental Davis Birks piece, by Galeria Omar Alonso. 4-The work of the young artists at the university of Guadalajara’s school of visual arts and design being displayed in several rooms of the library on the day of the auction. It will give you hope in our artistic future! 5- The new auctioneers, they are professional, they are handsome and they know what they are doing! 6-Listen to Eduardo Langagne’s poetry reading, the best poet alive today in Mexico. This does not happen everyday and he will read in English too! 7-Meet Patricia Bernal, the beautiful actress, intelligent woman and intellectual mother of Gael Garcia Bernal, who will also read poetry at the jazz foundation on Friday. 8-The private auction at La Nata, the secluded luxury mezzanine at La Leche, it will be intimate, it will be hot with high art, it will not be for everyone, make sure to come if you love art. 9-The Sunday picnic! The next generation of art lovers is being developed by the teachers at the library, the kids and their families will be bidding for the children’s drawings, compositions and sculptures. 10-Have a Sunday picnic in the lawn at the library. Visit www.vallarte.mx buy tickets for poetry reading and private auction at the library. All other events are free.

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Be The Change Marcella Castellanos

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Hola, soy Marcella Castellanos. I´m a bilingual Mexican - Californian, living in Puerto Vallarta for a decade. As a forty-something certified health educator, I’m passionate about health, consciousness and sustainability. I help people revitalize their health, vitality and mindset through plant based cooking, adventure and helping bridge communication barriers with the people, places and culture of Mexico. Search Marcella Castellanos on Youtube.com

7 Ways to Look & Feel Ten Years Younger

ith the new 2019 year in full swing, we have all made resolutions or goals to look and feel our best this year (or not). As a person who sees the signs of aging herself grey hair coming in, a new wrinkle or two, and sneaky belly fat taking residence, I know most of us want to live with vitality and youthfulness without shopping at Forever 21 for well, forever. So here are my top ways to get that jovial zest back: 1. Salsa dancing - I’m partial to this one, because nothing makes you feel more sexy and energetic than putting on some heels, a sexy dress and moving your boot-ay to fun, Latin tunes. And if salsa isn’t your thing, put on any kind of music that encourages your own sassy rhythm begging to come out. 2. Love - This can take many forms. It can come from your spouse, your friends, family members, your pets. Like dopamine and norepinephrine, endorphins are released during physical

contact producing feelings of being soothed, peaceful and secure. 3. Laughter - Have you ever watched Ellen? Boy does she make me laugh, and at sixty (yes, sixty!) she’s the epitome of staying young. Can it be her down-to-earth, self-deprecating humor and hunger for constant fun? I think that has something to do with it, so let that belly contract with laughter often. 4.Finding a purpose or passionDiscovering what you love leads to greater satisfaction in your life than doing what you don’t like or what leads to stress. “Follow your passion, it will lead you to purpose. “ - Oprah 5. Friends - Some friends come and go. Find and nurture friends that give you moral support and that you have some things in common with so that you have more to talk about and do together - fun! 6. Nice, colorful clothing - Giving you instant color therapy and opening up your chakras - those invisible energy fields that when

unblocked give us vitality , balance and a sense of well-being. Besides that, beauty and color makes us all feel good and pretty. 7. Plant based foods - Last but not least, just like colorful clothes makes us feel good, so do colorful foods. Packed with antioxidants to help stave off illness and aging, natural whole foods are also packed with phytonutrients. Plants use these chemicals to stay healthy and these same nutrients provide significant benefits for humans to stay healthy and enjoy longevity. So eat your avocados. Hasta pronto, see you at Forever 21. ;-) For more ways to stay youthful, visit my website at marcellacastellanos.com and download 19 Ways to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger in 2019 or visit my youtube channel. Make it great year!

Join Bambinos for a Fabulous Dinner & Show This Week!

re you ready to enjoy the hottest live show in town? This week, join local favorites, Los Bambinos, for dinner and fabulous entertainment starting at 6pm at Bambinos Trattoria in Old Town. A local sensation since 2004, Los Bambinos are a four brother ensemble who inherited their love of music from their musician father. Originally from Morelos south of Mexico City, the Morales Brothers have been delighting the Puerto Vallarta community for more than 15 years. Los Bambinos cover a variety of classic favorite tunes that that will have you jumping out of your seat to dance and sing along. Covering hit songs in both English and Spanish, everyone can join in on the lighthearted fun. In addition to live music, Bambinos Trattoria offers a full menu of Italian inspired fare that is sure to impress. Open for lunch and dinner from 3pm to 10pm Monday through Saturday, come in and enjoy a nice bottle of wine as you savor one of their tantalizing pastas, pizzas or hearty main entrees. Soak up the exciting atmosphere and make sure to try the chef’s special seafood pizza for a fresh take on an old favorite. A cozy and energetic ambiance in the heart of Old Town’s Romantic Zone, Bambinos Trattoria is the perfect spot to enjoy an evening of great music with Los Bambinos and delicious cuisine at the same time. Los Bambinos Weekly Highlights: Monday and Tuesday Night 8pm | Help! The Beatles Enjoy an exciting and upbeat

show with the brother’s unique spin on the International rock sensations that changed the musical landscape across the world. Wednesday Night 8pm | Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons This dynamic show beautifully demonstrates the brother’s unique and powerful voices as they pay homage to a musical icon. Thursday Night 8pm | Legends of Rock and Roll Come enjoy the Old Town ambiance as you dine, drink, dance to lively tunes that will transport you to another era as Los Bambinos highlight epic legends of rock and roll. Friday and Saturday Night 8pm | Latin Party In the mood to embrace one of the best parts of Mexico? Settle in for an explosive evening of Latin hits that will take you on an thrilling journey of melodies from romantic melodies to Spanish rock to sexy salsas. Feel your senses come alive with Los Bambinos vibrant music and inspiring four-part harmonies. Make your reservation today to see Los Bambinos at Bambinos Trattoria in Old Town. The brother’s charm, contagious smiles and incredible harmonies will leave a lasting impression on first time guests and long time fans alike. Open Monday - Saturday with a complete menu, Bambinos Trattoria is located at Aguacate #314 in Old Town Puerto Vallarta. Seating begins at 6:30 and shows start at 8pm. Information and tickets at www.losbambinosmusic.com or call for a reservation (322) 222-4357, English spoken.

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Welcome Home Sheryl Novak

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

Furniture and décor trends in 2019

hat will be hot for furniture and décor in 2019 in the Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit areas? This is one of the most frequent questions I was asked over the holidays while I was out and about. I guess its because there are many condos here that were built here about ten to fifteen years ago. The owners are looking to renovate and want to update the style to what is current. Then there are folks who have just purchased a new condo or casa who are looking for the latest interior décor style. The trends we have here somewhat follow the trends that take hold north of the border. Yet I still find that we have unique styles and needs that make the trends

here different. Here are my picks for the top trends that I feel will be popular here in 2019. Florals are in; geometric patterns are out. Geometric patterns have been used a lot over the last ten years in décor here south of the border. Think Mexican blankets. Seen often as part of the Santa Fe design style, today homes with this décor risk looking dated. With technology pervasive in our lives, vacation homes will focus more on styles that replicate nature. Watch for décor items such as tosh cushions, duvets, and towels that feature floral designs. Interiors of homes here will be painted with earth tones that are natural hues such as grey (river

rock, terracotta (baked earth), beiges (sand) and stark whites. Grey has been used for a few years north of the border and seems to be on its way out there, to be replaced with more stark whites. Here, it brings tranquility and respite from our hectic day-to-day life back home. I see it hanging around for a few more years. Sherwin-Williams has announced their 2019 Color of the Year is Cavern Clay. It is a warm terracotta hue which they believe brings a refreshing take to the midcentury modern rust that was prevalent in the 70s. This will be a popular color here. Accent walls are out; standout furniture pieces are in. I predict a change here along with the trend that is worldwide. Rather than a painted feature wall, all walls will be painted either the same color or a slight variation on the primary color. Focus will be on a unique piece of brightly colored furniture. Recently, we redid a condo in Bucerias. We repainted an orange feature wall making it a light sand color (along with the rest of the room). We then repainted the wall unit with white exterior and beautiful turquoise on the back panels of the piece. Stunning! Now the focus is on the furniture and not the wall. Every home should have one or two standout pieces of furniture that are brightly colored to make a statement. Comfort and well-made items remain hot. Regardless of the trend, having furniture that is comfortable and well-made is still of primary concern for furniture buyers. Performance fabrics that repel liquids, sofa beds made with memory foam tops and true leather instead of tacto piel which crumbles and cracks will be worth paying more for up front to get good value. For more trends of 2019, go to www.solutionsmexico.com.

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How to renew your vehicle registration In Jalisco and Nayarit

ach year you have to renew the registration for your vehicle. If you pay early in the year the fees are discounted. If you don’t pay, the fees accrue and will need to be paid off before you can sell and transfer the car out of your name. The registration card needs to remain in your car for the year. When to Renew You must renew your vehicle registration annually by March 31 to receive a discount. In Jalisco if you pay in January it’s a 10% discount and in February and March it is 5%. The cost is $590 pesos for vehicles and $150 pesos for motorcycles, which are not eligible for the discount. There is also a 50 peso charge that is collected and divided between the Red Cross (30 pesos) and Casa Hogar Cabañas (20 pesos). Interesting to note that electric vehicles receive a 100% discount and hybrids 50% but both must complete the necessary paperwork. In Nayarit, no one answers the phone and the website gives no information, which isn’t surprising to anyone that lives in Nayarit. A quick poll of Facebook users shows that the cost is $580 pesos to renew. Best thing to do is to go in person to the office in Bucerias located at José María Morelos 2, next to the Gecko Bar, for the most up to date information. How to Renew Online You can renew (theoretically easily) online by going to the following websites: Jalisco: https://gobiernoenlinea1.jalisco.gob.mx/vehicular/

Nayarit: www.hacienda-nayarit. gob.mx/tenencia.php You will need your old vehicle registration card — called tarjeta de circulación in Spanish — for this part. On the screen, enter the tag number (placa) and the car’s VIN number. Print out the receipt of payment and keep it in your car in case the police stops you. After March you can go your respective office to pick up the new registration card. While paying online is likely the easiest option, you can go in person in Vallarta to the tax collection office at the UNIRSE building in Puerto Vallarta located at Av. Grandes Lagos 236, Edificio A, in Fluvial. They are open from 8:30am – 2:30pm Monday through Friday. On the north shore the office is located at José María Morelos 2, in Bucerías, next to the Gecko Bar. You can also pay at your bank or through one of the convenience stores that accepts payments, remember to hold on to your receipt for proof of payment and to pick up your new card when it’s ready (usually after March).

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New Year, New Faces By Emily Murray

s we’re all too aware, if there’s one thing you can count on in life, it’s change! An just as we’re making changes each day to the look and feel of El Parque de los Azulejos, so too have we been making some changes to our team. Look out for some new and friendly faces hanging around the park and be sure to say hello! The next three-day workshop takes place January 15,16 and 17, and there are still a couple of spots remaining. Sign up at https://www. parqueazulejospv.com/sponsor and spend a few days with us! Experience the creative and thera-

peutic benefits of mosaic, and personalize your own special little corner of the park in the process. Speaking of one’s own special corner of the park, dona-

tions are being accepted for the Jeff Bates memorial: a Friends and Family Celebration bench to honor our dear friend who we lost too soon in December. If you’re so moved, please donate what you can to this fundraiser so that Jeff’s memory can live on in the park. www.gofundme.com/ memorial-for-jeff-bates Thank you as always for your continued support of El Parque de los Azulejos! As ever, we are so honored to be nurturing this vision to life in cooperation with you, the people who donate twenty pesos here and ten there, so we can realize this dream of a special park for us all to enjoy.

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erfectly placed on the hill adjoining Vallarta’s Romantic Zone sits Residences by Pinnacle. This comfortable two bed, two bath condo enjoys city and bay views, with spectacular indoor-outdoor living. Kitchen features granite countertops, bar seating both indoor and outdoor, as well as a kitchen island and plenty of top-quality cabinets. A perfect layout for entertaining, with wide-open terrace, stainless grill and seating for eight outdoors. Bedrooms are restful retreats, offering supreme tranquility in the back bedroom and flexible, open style layout in the front bedroom. Kitchen equipment and linens comply with Pinnacle’s strict quality guidelines. Great rental portfolio. Condo is part of Pinnacle’s rental pool, showings in between renters only. Contact information: BOARDWALK REALTY OF: 322 224 0014/ 322 223 0001 john@boardwalkrealtypv.com boardwalkrealtypv.com/properties/pinnacle-residences-402

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Cancer: Use that big brain of yours to save the day early this week -- your heart might be just as powerful, but it needs a rest right now. Someone is going to rile you up late in the week, so much so that you might nuke ‘em verbally before you realize what you’re saying. You can easily make it up over the weekend if you want because nobody can resist your charm, and the cheap beers you’re buying at the Sea Monkey (Aquiles Serdán 174, Zona Romántica).

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Gemini: This week brings something huge that will sweep you off into some new adventure. You’ll love it, but you might crave a little downtime. You’ll have your chance midweek when you’ll feel like sleeping all day and might be a little ticked off at that one friend of yours who keeps buzzing. Just before the weekend kicks in, you’ll want to check your head over what it is that you really want (Dance the night away at Mr. Flamingo’s, maybe?). Stay focused on that throughout Saturday and Sunday, and don’t let yourself be distracted by anyone, no matter how hot they are.

Virgo: The world needs you to keep an open mind early this week, as it sends you a new idea that will throw you onto a new trajectory. Don’t freak out if your people can’t keep up with you -- they will catch up eventually, and you’ve got some new folks you need to meet anyway. Think about travel over the weekend or, even better, take off on a road trip (to Hotel Rinconcito on Mayto beach) that’s totally unplanned (as much as you can keep from planning anything like that).

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Libra: It might feel like you’ve been walking the same road for a little too long this week, so mix it up and find a new path or take the funicular to Pinnacle for their happy hour. Something big is going to go down later in the week involving someone close, and you should check your head as soon as it starts. If you’re feeling good, you’re on the right track; if not, you need to readjust before responding. Take a big break over the weekend and soak up some art or music at the ArtVallarta opening of the new Tony Collantez show.

Capricorn: Things might not go exactly the way you want them to early in the week, so it’s a good time to just kick back and think about how to make the future sweeter. You can move a lot more quickly on mid-week, especially because it will seem like everyone else is frozen in time like the Malecon statues. If you really push yourself throughout the week, you will find that you’re loving every minute of the weekend that follows. If you’re looking for love, now is the time that you’re looking and feeling hottest, so hit up the clubs on the Malecon and show those statues a thing or two.

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Scorpio: Your family gets pretty weird on Monday but you’ll have it all sorted out by midweek and will be able to work it into your latest creative project -- even if it’s just figuring out how to chat up that one you have your eye on. Try a little volunteer work later in the week (walking the dogs at the Acopio is a good start) or just help out one of your friends in need. If you’re involved with someone, let them take the lead over the weekend, even if you’ve got plans of your own. Scoring a few points will help a lot.

Sagittarius You’ll blow away anyone you meet with your freestyling and creative energy, so get out there and dog around a little. Midweek you’ll lose something you were sure you had a tight grip on, but it won’t take you long to figure out what happened (Too much fun, obviously). It’s nothing you can’t replace, anyway. Look for a neonbright love connection to come your way toward the end of the week perhaps at the fireworks show on the Malecon every night around 9:30pm. Keep it down low over the weekend.

Aquarius A big thrill shudders up and down your spine as you realize something sweet about yourself. Watch out for an exuberant splurge possibly at one of the shops during the Friday night Southside Shuffle (6-10pm along Basilio Badillo). You’ll be amazed at how energized you are late in the week. The weekend will be a lot quieter, so don’t worry about overextending yourself Friday night; stay out as long as you want.

Pisces You’ll be the sage of your gang early this week, with all the answers -- even for questions that they haven’t thought to ask yet. You’ll really come into your power this weekend, finding that you can draw on a bottomless well of all you can drink mimosas at the Sheraton brunch on Sundays, just when your people need it most. You might get seriously confused later on, but you’ll be able to get it all sorted out in your own way over the weekend. Try writing it down or turning it into art. Original: Astrology.com

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Thousands of Candles

can’t get my head around many religious sayings but even I can understand this: “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” – Buddha Happiness is contagious. It’s the easiest thing in the world to share a smile and some time. On December 2nd, 1999, a lady named Yolanda Sánchez Santiago joined a group of eight mothers of children with different disabilities and decided to “light some candles”. They began to work together with their children with the assistance of therapists in just one room of a house in Pitillal and they formed a civil association called Mamás Unidas por la Rehabilitación de sus Hijos A.C. (Mothers United for the Rehabilitation of their Children A.C.) It became known as Pasitos de Luz (Little Steps of Light).

From then until 2016 Yolanda and Pasitos de Luz were still housed in that tiny house in Pitillal and, as word spread, they served more and more disabled children. Those kids suffered with cerebral palsy, Downs syndrome, autism, psychological trauma, severe learning problems and intellectual impairment issues and many more disabling conditions were helped, at no cost to the families. Thanks to incredible hard work by hundreds of volunteers, fundraisers and donors Pasitos moved, in 2017, to a beautiful and functional building, Casa Connor, across the river in Nayarit. Now Yolanda, professional therapists, medical staff and many volunteers provide special services for no cost from Monday to Friday to approximately 130 children. The waitlist is even longer but, with more monthly donors to ensure a steady income, Pasitos would be able to offer their help to

200 kids. If you can help please click on https://pasitosdeluz.org/ c a m p a i g n s / s p o n s o r- o u r- c h i l dren-monthly-donors/ Pasitos helps not only the children but also the families; many of which are single mom families. By being able to have their children cared for during the day, the parents now have the time to work and to earn an income and that is a life-changing advantage they didn’t have before Pasitos existed. The specialized therapy and treatments now include basic baby-sitting and care, physical hygiene, healthy nutrition, physical therapy and general rehabilitation, special education classes, speech therapy, hydro massage and, of course, consultations and access to specialists, doctors and psychologists. If you believe all kids deserve a chance, please consider joining the volunteer team at Pasitos de Luz. They are always looking for trained professionals, retirees with extra time or just someone wanting to make a difference. It is not essential to have a good working knowledge of Spanish, although it helps. The kids there will love you forever and so will their parents. The International Friendship Club of Puerto Vallarta (IFC) is proud to have been helping Pasitos de Luz since 2008 and will continue to “light a candle” for these kids in the future. You can do the same by clicking on https:// pasitosdeluz.org/ways-to-help/ volunteer/ and doing something. Anything.

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SPCA of Puerto Vallarta By Janice Gonzalez

elcome to Vallarta friends! By the looks of things here in town a number of snowbirds have returned as well as a record number of tourists. Be sure to stop by and say hello to one of our terrific volunteers who staff our “booth” at the Olas Altas Farmers Market. While there be sure and check out the merchandise we have available for a nominal donation. The caps are quite a hit this season as are our 2019 calendars. Thanks so much in advance for your purchases and donations. It is a win-win for everyone! When you make a purchase you are making a donation to our organization to ensure our continued success rescuing the abused and abandoned dogs here in Vallarta. We have scheduled tours to our sanctuary, by reservation only, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have your own transportation, please let us know. To reserve a spot on a tour, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com. We appreciate any donations you can bring for our rescues and if going to the sanctuary, please feel free to bring treats for the staff as they truly appreciate it. Those

items we ALWAYS need include: collars, harnesses and leashes; toys and more toys! both stuffed and hard plastic (no soft plastic as they can chew off pieces and swallow); large towels; blankets; sweaters and coats; post-surgical cones (both the cone shaped and soft or inflatable donut ones). Our rescues are now fed a total raw diet so please refrain from bringing any dog food or treats. The mission of SPCA de PV is to help fund and promote sterilization, adoption and healthcare efforts for companion animals in the Puerto Vallarta area, with the goal of eliminating the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable animals. To make donations via PayPal, select the “Donate” option on our Facebook page www.facebook. com/spcapv or on our website at http://spcapv.com/donate/. You can drop off any donations for the SPCA at Hacienda San Angel located at Calle Miramar 336, above Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in El Centro. Get involved…rescue, adopt, foster, volunteer, donate or educate. You can learn more about the SPCA Puerto Vallarta by checking us out at www.spcapv.com/home or on Facebook.

ADORABLE DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT RUBY by Janice Gonzalez

uby is looking for a home where she can enjoy the great outdoors. She is a Labrador mix, just two years old and weighing 38.5 pounds. She has a medium high energy level and is well behaved on her walks. She loves to joyfully run in the wide-open spaces. She gets along fine with other dogs

but she is afraid of the felines. Ruby can be a bit shy initially but warms up quickly and enjoys the company of her people. She has been spayed, dewormed and vaccinated. Now she is looking for her forever home and is available for adoption. If you are looking for a terrific companion to enjoy exploring, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com for an application to adopt Ruby.

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agic mirror on the wall, who, now, is the fairest one of all?” asks the Queen in Snow White. When you looked in the mirror this morning, what did you see? A person who is planning a trip to the beach and another day of sloth and indolence with a beer and a book or one who is looking for a new experience and a chance to help people in PV? We hope it was the latter because the International Friendship Club (IFC) has a deal for you. Every Tuesday and Wednesday morning at 10:30 buses leave the Sea Monkey on the Malecon at Aquiles Serdan and whisk you away to four spectacular homes, artfully decorated (all with mirrors) and built on craggy outcrops above the ocean or tucked away in behind walls that provide privacy and seclusion. You could find yourself climbing up and down stairs and walking on cobbled streets, so please be careful and wear “sensible” shoes.

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Where is this? By Sandra Cesca

his Gringo Gulch light signal was installed in 1932 and turned off in 1970. It matches the one on the Malecón. Boat captains had to line up both signals in order to safely enter the rocky area that was the first docking location for commercial ships and local pangas.

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for kids. All of the profits of the IFC from the Home Tours go to support these programs and charities. Tickets are available in advance

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inger-songwriter Spencer Day returns Jan. 10-24 at 7:30pm after a stellar year celebrating the worldwide release of his new Billboard chart-topping album ‘Angel City’. People maga-

zine calls him “A lapsed Mormon with the looks and charm of a matinee idol, Day’s vocals are sensual, breathy, and intimate”. As in past seasons, Spencer will welcome some local musicians

to join him. These are ticketed events in the piano bar. Ten-time MAC Award-winner Natalie Douglas returned recently to Incanto’s intimate piano bar and a standing ovation for her stunning opening night performance. In her new show, Scrapbook, she shares personal stories and poignant moments from her youth and sings the music of the 70s (mostly) that inspired her along the way. Her captivating renditions of Elton’s John’s, ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’, and Roberta Flack’s version of ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ are showstoppers and were both accompanied by some interesting backstories and surprises. Celebrating twenty-two years of working together, she is accompanied by her MAC Award-winning pianist, comedian, and Music Director, Mark Hartman. These are ticketed events, now playing through Jan

17. Mark Hartman can also be seen in the piano bar on Wed., Fri., Sat. at 9:30pm is his own show. Request your favorites and sing along around the piano. Incanto’s successful Season Tribute Series continues with all-live spot-on tributes. Canada’s Gavan Rousseau sings the hits of The Four Seasons in his popular tribute to frontman Frankie Valli on Jan. 15 at 7pm. Will Chalmers sings the hits of Garth Brooks on Jan. 19 at 7pm. More of your favorites coming this season. Internationally renowned flamenco artists, Wolfgang ‘Lobo’ Fink (Willie & Lobo) and Esau Galvan (Tatewari), come together for an evening of fiery guitar music with a blend of Gypsy, flamenco. One night only. Jan. 13 at 7pm. Also, see Lobo with Latcho Bartelson of ‘The Blond Gypsies’ with special guest, Andrea, when they reunite after 40 years for two presentations only of ‘Primal Groove’ on Jan. 20 and Feb.10 at 7pm. Canadian master-showman Andrew Johns plays dual keyboards and sings the voices of Elton John, Billy Joel, Queen and more. Spot-on vocals and hilarious impersonations Now playing through Feb 1. Extended again by popular

demand, Incanto’s clever and popular adaptation of the off-Broadway hit, Naked Boys Singing! has taken this fun, sassy, and witty musical comedy to new heights! Six Latino actors sing and dance their way into your heart completely naked. Directed by original conceiver/ director Robert Schrock, it boasts sold-out performances and standing ovations! Now playing, in English, through Jan. 29. Miss Margarida’s Way, a “tragicomic monologue for an impetuous woman”, is interactive, hilarious, and ultimately poignant, as this dark comedy attempts to create order out of chaos. Starring Celeste Innocenti and directed by Ramiro Daniel (Princesas Desesperadas), Presented in English. Jan. 3 - Feb. 28. All shows at 3:30pm.

Incantoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s riverside terrace is now open mornings at 10am featuring light fare, coffee, juices, and fresh fruit. Tues.-Sun. Hours 10am-11:30pm Tues.-Sun. Open Mondays at 4pm. Happy Hour 4-6pm. Visit www.IncantoVallarta.com for more information and online tickets. Email them at IncantoVallarta@gmail.com. Located at Insurgentes 109 at the Rio Cuale. Phone: 322-223-9756.

Who is Tracy Parks?

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ell, that can be a tricky question as Tracy wears many disguises. His legendary character Aunt Pearl from the hit show ‘Greater Tuna’ delights eager bingo players afternoons at 4:00 at his upstairs piano bar at Incanto. When Arles Stuvie is in town, there is no seeming end to the characters he embodies. (See the sequel ‘Tuna Does Las Vegas’ scheduled for early February 2019). And then there is Tracy himself. Tracy came to Puerto Vallarta from Oklahoma. He grew up on a ranch, helping his family wrangle cattle. Though he never considered himself much of a cowboy, he certainly appreciated his rural upbringing. As a kid, they rounded up the cattle with trucks, not horses and he often ran in front encouraging the herd with whistles and shouts. As most of us from rural settings understand, while the symphony of bull frogs in the irrigation ponds and crickets in the fields are enchanting, something else is calling and telling you there is much more music out there. Tracy heard that call and as a young adult headed to Chicago to pursue a career in the arts. After a few years managing a Blockbuster Video on the Magnificent Mile while directing theatre on the side and acting in a children’s theatre group, Tracy landed a job in arts administration at The Lyric Opera of Chicago where he says he learned most of what he uses today. “College taught me a lot but didn’t teach me how to make a living in the arts, Lyric Opera taught me that,” Tracy says. After a few years at Lyric, Tracy’s boss Paul told him to try visiting Puerto Vallarta on his next vacation. “I spent three nights here in 2001 and literally cried when I left,” he recalled. “I finally felt I had found a place where I felt totally comfortable and totally at home, though it was also strange and exciting to be in a new land and new country.” A few years later Tracy took a job back in Oklahoma working with his family’s oilfield service company, with the promise of better pay and the chance to have a month off every other month so that he could spend more time in Vallarta. It worked and for a few years he spent his time off here, trying it out, working on projects with friends he’d met and discovering what he could do to be in Vallarta full time. Finally in 2010 or so, here in Puerto Vallarta he got his start managing the popular venue The Palm and after five years, realized his true ambition of creating his own venue, and with the help of the much of the team he had established over the years, opened one of our most visited show venues in Puerto Vallarta, Incanto, on the picturesque right bank of the River Cuale. It was an

ordeal involving much work. Tracy tells me that on opening night in January 2016, they were still installing light fixtures as the audience arrived! Tracy is a connoisseur of music and theater and a wonderful judge of talent creating a premier venue to view new and unusual talent in the Puerto Vallarta area. The shows are varied and always entertaining. He just might be the Ed Sullivan of 21st Century Puerto Vallarta. Some artists like the young men of Media Luna, just walked in to his place and said we’ve heard of you and want to play at your club. He tells of meeting the talented Lady Zen in San Miguel de Allende late one evening at the end of her show and she actually stayed on to do an extra set just for them. Others he spots in clubs, restaurants and even shopping malls. This year Tracy has lined up a fresh and exciting group of shows for us. From New York sophisticated jazz pianist, singer, songwriter Spencer Day to Media Luna with their own compositions and renditions of classics with energetic guitar and witty personalities. The renowned flamenco guitarist Wolfgang “Lobo” Fink, back in town for a few performances, will thrill the audience with local master flamenco guitarist Esaú Galván as Lobo & Esaú on January 13 at 7:00, and again with Latcho (Blond Gypsies) as Primal Groove on January 20 and February 10. Tracy shocked us all with Naked Boys Singing who played to sold out houses all fall and have been extended into the busy winter season. Taken from the movie and off Broadway show by the same name and made up of a talented group of local entertainers Naked Boys Singing has created a “splash”. Tracy rounds out his great shows with a more homespun atmosphere late nights in the piano bar where friends and neighbors gather regularly with pianist Dennis Crow to show off their talents at open mic. Everyone is a Caruso there! Nowhere can you have more fun than with Tracy and his wonderful group of entertainers! So, who is Tracy Parks? Well, drop by Incanto at Insurgentes #109 and see. (See incantovallarta.com for tickets and more information)

Busing Banderas Bay Bruce Howells

busbanderasbay@gmail.com

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.

Rocking at Captain Don’s

here is a long and storied history with Captain Don’s Sports Bar, located in the Colonia of 5 de Diciembre at 126 Honduras, and I know none of it. My history with Captain Don’s began earlier this year, upon arrival in Vallarta when I stopped by to catch some afternoon music. We have seen “mucho” music there since, but I don’t remember who was playing that first time; what I remember is everyone having a great time, there was activity everywhere. One person kept popping up, taking videos, dancing, bringing the band tequila, and talking to everyone. We mentioned what a good time she was having. The following week, we were back to see the Gecko Band again (given enough time, I can remember things). The same lady was there again, and she seemed to be having even more fun than the previous week. It was our second week there, so apparently, that made us regulars and “family”. Berenice Martin del Campo, the owner of Captain Don’s came over and introduced herself to us with hugs. During follow-up visits, we have been impressed with the support the staff provides each other, in addition to the service for their visiting “family”. The bartenders, waiters, cooks, and owner, are all having fun, interacting with customers, and making them feel welcome. I don’t think I’ve ever been there without seeing Berenice

dancing. Unfortunately for my wife, you can’t say the same for me, “Lo siento.” Once, while waiting outside to catch an Uber home, Berenice came over and inquired if there was a problem, she could call a cab if required. We assured her we were fine and she was off talking to others. Our Uber arrived within minutes. Berenice served as a bartender at Captain Don’s for two years before becoming Don Olson’s partner for six years, taking over as sole owner earlier this year upon Don’s passing. Berenice describes the staff as family, as many have been there with her the whole time. Roberto, the chef, returned to the “family” recently and I for one have enjoyed his daily specials and menu items. On occasions, your beverage may be delayed in arriving as your server has been engaged as a dance partner, and it would be rude to just walk away. Captain Don’s is a supporter of local music, hosting afternoon music Tuesday and Thursday from 3 – 6 pm and evening music Friday and Saturday from 8 - 11 pm. It is not unusual to see aspiring bands getting a chance to play at Captain Don’s and the bar has hosted events where five newer/ younger bands have all performed. As is fitting for a Sports Bar, there are many TV’s available to view the latest sporting events (saves you from dancing) while watching live music; the best of both worlds! A pool-table, a book exchange, and a few slot machines round out the amenities. The bar also supports a team in a local pool league. I’m sure these aren’t the only events happening, stop by and check the place out, daytime or night time, there is always something happening. Berenice is always stepping up and offering Captain Don’s for fund raising events and collection centers for disaster relief efforts. One last item that may interest people, Captain Don’s has great prices on beer and buckets of beer and the staff does a chilling job of keeping the buckets filled with ice, when they are not delayed by dancing with “family”.

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ecording star Garth Brooks became the best-selling solo artist in the USA largely due to his ability to combine modern rock music styles with traditional Merv Buchanan country themes, both in his merv@uvs.com recordings and concert performances. He has sold more than 170 million records, won 2 Grammy’s, 17 American Music Awards and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2012. His concerts have filled stadiums throughout the world and have raised the bar for country music artists everywhere. Nagging personal and career problems caused him to put his career on hiatus for 8 years. However, he has recently begun a gradual re-entry into the limelight. A native of Collingwood, Ontario, Will Chalmers is known throughout North America and beyond for his “Solitary Man” show, which has been called “the definitive Neil Diamond tribute”. But after 15 years doing Diamond, Will decided to strike out in a different direction. Since country music is as popular as rock’n’roll with many of his fans, he decided to take a stab at “modern country”. And no one on the planet has been more successful at bringing

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Long-time columnist Marcia blondin resurrects this preview/review column each season evoted to local entertainment that he has had the pleasure of seeing lately or in seasons past. musical history vaults as….what? I will let you know next week. This is a omings: single performance so get your tickets Thursdzay, January 10: Rodol- yesterday. fo’s next performance at Coco Goings: Tropical. Vallarta’s blind-from-birth Mick and Keith, a Concert Tribute tenor sings from 6 to 8:30 pm, every to the Rolling Stones, at Incanto, Thursday and Sunday evenings until January 2. “So how long have we the end of season. Reservations are been married Keith?” asked Michael virtually required if you want a table! Danckert as Mick Jagger to his guitar Thursday, January 10: Spencer playing Paul Martin’s Keith Richards. Day opens at Incanto’s Piano Bar “Over 50 years, mate”. The theatre was 7:30 pm. This delightful young man full of Stones fans who were thrilled is becoming increasingly important to sing along – especially the opening internationally as a ‘crooner.’ When I half of the concert that was dedicated first him, a few years ago at the Palm to the first five years of RS greatest I couldn’t put the word ‘crooner’ to the hits. Wow. 1966 was a good year; it face/body/style I saw on the stage. was very cool to relive musically. You But if you close your eyes and listen to will see Michael Danckert’s name Spencer’s voice and let it soften your again in these pages soon – he is heart and soothe you to the bottom returning to Incanto January 23rd in of your feet, he could be any age. In Tribute to Roy Orbison. Michael reality, he is charmingly ageless and premiered his Roy O at El Rio BBQ by no means a ‘softy.’ He can be an a couple of seasons ago. I was there immensely funny lyricist and great and could not believe my ears. After his pianist as well. Go and see him at least concert, he asked me if he had done once during his run until the 24, at ‘okay,’ then explained it was his first Incanto. He is fabulous! public Orbison tribute. What I had just Friday, January 11: Tony Collantez heard was someone channeling the opens his exhibition “Cromosemio- Big O. So, yes, Michael, you did ‘okay.’ tica” at Art VallARTa on Pilitas at the Again, this Tribute to Roy Orbison is top of Olas Altas Street. Openings at one night only – January 23: be there. Vallarta’s most exciting gallery/working Douglas Lucas and Michael studio/school/art supply store are Walters, aka Miss Dame Edna, nothing if not legendary. Go witness strolled into Marsol Friday Market Tony’s latest and be in awe of this last week on their way to the beach master painter. to promote their final shows at the Sunday, January 13: Lobo and Palm. A couple of weeks back I Esau together onstage at Incanto at wondered aloud in one of my columns 7 pm. Lobo is well known in Vallarta why Michael’s voice was ‘better.’ as the flamenco-guitar-playing-half The answer is: Michael lost a bunch of “Willie and Lobo.” Since Willie’s of weight, and his new richer voice passing just a couple of years ago, emerged. I do hope they are back in Lobo has been onstage locally with Vallarta soon. Geo Urich (on violin) and later with If you are looking for reviews on Latcho and Andrea. Esau is classi- Opening Nights for “Rodolfo,” “Miss cally trained and stars in “Tatewari” in Margarida’s Way” and “The Clean Nayarit. These two playing flamenco House” please see my other column together will go down in Vallarta’s From Here in this issue.

Lobo & Esau

C modern country music to the masses than Garth Brooks. To develop A Garth Brooks show, Will carefully studied Brooks’ songs, voice and stage mannerisms. He watched every music video and piece of concert footage he could get his hands on, looking for the elements that made Brooks so popular. What he discovered was that the easily recognizable voice, exciting stage presence and down to earth songs were only part of the story. Brooks’ real talent was his ability to take control of a concert hall and connect with an audience. Will knew that this was a skill he had to learn if he was serious about playing tribute to an important

musical icon like Brooks. As it turned out, his years of playing in front of an audience as Neil Diamond served him well and it wasn’t long before booking agents were regularly using him as their “Garth guy”. Will Chalmers’ show features “Friends In Low Places”, “If Tomorrow Never Comes”, “The Thunder Rolls” and Brooks’ personal favourite “The Dance”. On January 17th he appears at The Luna Lounge, in Bucerias and on January 19th at Incanto, in Puerto Vallarta. Details are available on the venue web sites and elsewhere in this publication. *Copyright 2019. All rights reserved.

Michael Danckert’s Thrilling Tribute To Roy Orbison

Comings and Goings Marcia Blondin

“ONLY THE LONELY” ven as a young teenager, Roy Orbison knew his future would be as a rock’n’roll singer. To combat his nearsightedness and white hair, caused by childhood illness, he bought a pair of horn-rimmed glasses and dyed his hair black, giving himself the unique look later popularized by fellow Texan Buddy Holly. In 1954, he recorded his first record, called “Ooby Dooby”. It wasn’t an immediate hit, but he was a patient guy. He honed his skills as a singer, guitarist and songwriter. In 1960, his patience began to pay off and by 1964 he had placed 22 songs in the Top 40, eventually catapulting him to world wide fame. Re-creating the look, sound and mood of a Roy Orbison concert is no job for amateurs. It takes the vocal range of an opera singer and

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first rate guitar playing. Talented Michael Danckert, from Toronto, does it very well. He manages to duplicate the late star’s shy, nerdy persona, while pulling off his trademark vocals in a seemingly effortless way. As a teenager, Michael Danckert spent countless hours perfecting his guitar technique. The payoff has been a successful career as an in-demand musician and singer, at home in any situation. Over the past 15 years, he has wowed Canadian audiences in locations as diverse as Legions, concert halls, casino lounges and corporate venues and performed throughout the USA and Mexico One of the toughest challenges facing any tribute artist is choosing the right songs. Some performers forget that their audience came to

hear the songs they know and love. Not obscure, difficult songs that serve only to show off the performer’s vocal prowess or musicianship. No Matter how easy a song is to perform, or how many times a performer has done it, if it was a hit, he can be pretty certain it’s one the audience is expecting to hear. In this case, the old showbiz saying “give’em what they paid for” rules. Michael Danckert knows the songs Orbison’s fans want to hear. That’s why his show includes dozens of hits like “Pretty Woman”, “Only The Lonely”, “Running Scared”, “Crying”, “Uptown”, “In Dreams” and “California Blue”. A seasoned entertainer, he also knows his audience, which is why they return to his shows time after time. *Copyright 2019. All rights reserved.

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Art, Music and Buffet on the Malecon

January 26 from 6-9pm at Casa Mar Restaurant, Nuevo Vallarta

eta Sigma Phi is inviting everyone to their fundraiser to support educational programs in Jarretaderas. Enjoy food, drinks, and live entertainment in support of these children and their continuing education. Last year they had over 200 people attend their 1st Annual “Fundraiser Art, Music and Buffet”

on the Malecon in Nuevo Vallarta. The purpose of the event was to raise funds to help with the educational needs of the primary school children in Jarretaderas and as a result of the exceptional support of the community they were able to provide 150 school uniforms, including shoes, for the students. The 2nd Annual “Art, Music and

Buffet on the Malecon” will be held on Saturday, January 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Casa Mar Restaurant located on the Nuevo Vallarta Malecon. Come and enjoy an evening of food & drink, art and music on the beautiful setting of the Nuevo Vallarta Malecon. For ticket or donation information please contact Bobbie Brown at 322-297-0433.

Poker Tour fundraises for new projects

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

he Annual PV Poker Tour sponsored by Murphy’s Irish Pub, Nacho Daddy, Escondida, Gringo Loco, All Access & Bar La Playa, Kelly’s Pour Favor and Devil’s Bar will be held on Saturday January 12th at 1:00 pm. It is $150 peso donation to take part in the event, which will start at 1:00 pm at Nacho Daddy, 287 Basilio Badillo in Old Town. From there, it will move on to Escondida Sports Bar, Gringo Loco, All Access & Bar La Playa, Kelly’s Pour Favor, Devil’s Bar and will finish up around 5:00 at Murphy’s Irish Pub with a raffle and 50/50 drawing and the Poker hand winners. Transportation will be

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provided by the participating bars - players can ride in the shuttle or walk. Advance tickets may be purchased at any of the above locations - all of which are located in Old Town and Downtown Puerto Vallarta. For more information, contact Jim Mawdesley at 322-156-6327 or Donna Wong at 322-190-5550. 50% of the donation proceeds to the Jay Sadler Project, community relation’s projects. The other half will be distributed to the Poker winners, with first place receiving 50 percent, second place receiving 30 percent and third place with 20 percent.

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Luna Lounge Bucerias is Riveria Nayarit’s “Little Gem” for Food & Entertainment By Debbie White

eople love seeing and hearing things that are familiar, like songs by artists that they already know and like. This is one of the reasons why ‘Tribute Shows’ are so popular. We enjoy hearing the songs of our lives that have been made famous by major artists throughout the years. These are the songs that still make our hearts skip a beat! Each new week, Luna Lounge Bucerias excites their audiences with outstanding, quality Luna Lounge is definitely one of Riviera Nayarit’s ‘little gems’ for dinner, libations and quality entertainment. Located right in the heart of Bucerias on the North shore, Luna Lounge is a popular dinner show venue. People just can’t get enough of all the fabulous entertainment offered at this North Shore venue. The Crazy Senoritas (formerly The Crazy Bitches) continue to

perform their show on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Start at 7 pm with a delicious dinner, followed by The Crazy Senoritas Drag Show, starring Miss Diva Divine and the gals. These senoritas will entertain you with hilarious musical parodies in a night you’ll always remember! The Eric Clapton show is featured on Jan 10 & 12, starring world-famous musician Cliff Edwards. You’ll hear the rock and blues sound of great Clapton songs, like, ‘Tears in Heaven,’ ‘Lay Down Sally,’ and so many more! There are still tickets available for the 12th. Join Amy Armstrong with the amazing band, Piel Canela, in a night of comedy and incredible music on Jan. 11 in her new show, ‘Viva La Diva.’ Amy’s sidesplitting humor and breathtaking vocals are always a hit with the audience! You’ll hear songs from the new movie; ‘A Star is Born,’ along with tunes from Aretha Franklin and favorites from Queen/Freddy Mercury.

The Frankie Valli tribute, featuring Gavan Rousseau, will be presented on Jan 13. As a member of The Four Seasons, some of Valli’s hits included, “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” You’ll love how Gavan Rousseau sings these gorgeous songs, with that wonderful falsetto sound!

The Garth Brooks show, starring Will Chalmers, is on tap for January 17 and 18. The 17th is sold out, but tickets are available for the 18th. You’ll thrill to songs like, “Friends in Love Places,” “The Dance,” “If Tomorrow Never Comes:” and all the other classics! The Roy Orbison show will bring you all the great hits of this legend

like “Only the Lonely,” “Pretty Woman” and “Crying.” Enjoy this phenomenal show on Jan. 20 and 21. The Eagles tribute happens on Jan 24 and 25, with tickets still available for the 25th. And don’t miss the Argentinian duo, Bohemia Viva, who performs their show, ‘Reflections’ on Jan. 26. Luis and Andrea will thrill you as they bring their original sound and harmonies to favorite songs. And you’ll absolutely love those gorgeous Spanish numbers mixed into their show! The Beach Boys show is another favorite coming your way on Jan. 27. And the month ends with the ‘ABBA Tribute’ on the 31st February’s lineup includes tributes to Patsy Cline, Adele, Tom Jones, Dwight Blake with Memories of Motown, Neil Diamond, ZZ Top, Us Two, The Blues Brothers and Freddy Mercury/Queen. March shows feature tributes to Cher, Johnny Cash, Dwight Blake, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, The Saint Patrick’s Day Party, The Beatles, The Bee Gees and Elvis, The Vegas Years. Go to www.lunaloungebucerias.com for information about shows & tickets.

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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.

Two Shots – Drop Your Pants!

e live two blocks from the newest CMQ hospital, the first private hospital in northern Banderas Bay. It just happened to end up that way but let me tell you, we are quite content to live so near to such modern, worldclass medical services. In case of emergency, it’s comforting to know we are within moments of receiving top-notch care. We recently needed to utilize non-emergency services when my husband, Dennis, had an unfortunate encounter with some kind of biting insect. Both his hands were covered with bites, which, over several hours, caused big, red-circle welts and swelling sausage fingers, accompanied by severe itching. After a full day and night, it became so unbearable that he decided to visit the emergency department at the hospital. In the early morning, we arrived at an empty waiting room, pleasant bilingual receptionist, and a bright, airy lobby. Appropriate paperwork was completed, and we were escorted into an exami-

nation room. After checking his hands and asking probing questions, the doctor (a young, brilliant, and very attractive lady) asked if Dennis would be OK to take a shot. Dennis was elated! Wow! We knew retirement in Bucerias was going to be a dream come true, but who would have thought when you visit emerge they’ll ask if you

want a complimentary tequila shot? “Sure!” he says, “I don’t use salt, but I’d appreciate a slice of lime, please.” Well, it turns out it was nowhere near as fun as being offered a tequila shot. Dennis figured out what was going on when the doctor asked him to drop his pants. It was two shots, in fact - needles in the butt, that is. After all was said and done, with written instructions to take to the farmacia, we were on our way back home. But not before stopping at the lovely cafe in the hospital lobby. We hadn’t yet had our morning fix, so the caffeine and sweet offerings were a nice reward, especially for the poor guy with the sore hands, and the now sore derrière. Unrelated to the CMQ, last week we did ourselves a favour by having a prostate exam (him), and a mammogram (me), as well as a visit to a dermatologist (us). These appointments were in various locations, but in each instance we were both impressed by the efficiency and professionalism at the clinics/ medical offices. In North America it’s not uncommon to wait and wait and wait for an appointment, especially if you need to see a specialist. Please consider this a friendly reminder to keep up with your health care, whether you’re a permanent resident or a sometimes visitor. Take advantage of the short wait times and a full range of services for less cost. Salud! The CMQ Riviera Nayarit is located at: Av. Heroes de Nacozar 280 Bucerias, Riviera Nayarit 329-298-0717

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The Punta Mita Golf Academy Tom Stickney

tom.stickney@puntamita.com

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

Practice Long Lag Putting

s we know learning anything new can be tough and as we get older trying to juggle practice time along with family and work becomes increasingly difficult! In this article series I’d like to help the beginning and intermediate golfers improve their game by working on things that don’t take much time to improve but will make your game remarkably better instantly… One of the biggest things I see with people who practice their putting is the lack of time they spend on long, big-breaking putts. In fact, this is the main place that players lose strokes on the greenit’s not the short putt, it’s a poor leave with your first putt! Here you can see that I am working on a putt on a lower tier with some move-

ment to it, the reason? Anyone can judge their speed on a flat green but seriously, how many flat greens do you actually putt on? So the next time you go to the course practice your long breaking putts so you can fine-tune your feel!

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Competitive sailing season kicks off in the Riviera Nayarit

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

Live Music Is Always Better

xperiencing the dynamic duo of Willie and Lobo, Christmastime 2009, opened my ears to music unique beyond words! So much impressed me yet Lobo’s consistent smile is what stays with me. I’ve never seen anyone enjoy entertaining like him. Fast-forward nine years and I’ve been charmed by the music of Lobo in so many iterations; many times with violinist Willie; at a private concert at our boutique hotel; with Latcho and Andrea; with Esau and with Geo. Now retired, Lobo returns to La Cruz, he shared “I’m doing this for the fun of it and to challenge my ‘students’; the new generation of the La Cruz music scene”. We chose La Cruz to live long before other musicians and started doing ‘my thing’ when we moved from San Miguel de Allende in 1989. Brought by Jose Luna the owner of Mama Mia’s to open Faro, the lighthouse Bar, in Marina Vallarta with my wife Diana as a guitar duo. In those days there was one local guitar player in town (the father of Pilas) and one singer at the Miramar Restaurant called Tito. In 1992 Willie was hired by Jose Luna and we started playing at Mama Mia’s on the Malecon

“Lobo’s music is magical and he, in my opinion, is the best guitarist in this bays highly skilled music scene.” in Puerto Vallarta. 1993 brought ‘Hollywood’ to Puerto Vallarta to listen to us and we signed our first record deal, which sent us recording to Los Angeles. That started our eleven CD adventure, albums charting on Billboard and promoting our CD’s worldwide for fifteen years. The idea was to play 100% original music, which we did in those days and rewarded us with being internationally recognized. Soon after Philo came to La Cruz and it became a mecca for musicians fulfilling their dreams of being internationally recognized. I don’t want to sound arrogant but we put the place on the map for musicians! Nowadays, so many

are playing covers, copying others, using loops and so on which in my opinion has a short future, sorry... La Música en Vivo Siempre es Mejor”. The latest ‘inspiration’ is Lobo playing ‘unrehearsed’ with other musicians creating a fabulous vibe. Latcho and Andrea, longtime friends, invited Lobo to a spontaneous musical jam session, which left the audience breathless and resulted in the trio getting hired immediately for a private event. The idea to play concerts with all three together was born. Geo met Lobo when playing with Latcho and Andrea. “Lobo told me not to play any wrong notes. Haha! Later Lobo just came out and said Geo, I think you and I should play together. Lobo wanted to do something fresh and in the moment and didn’t want to rehearse. That was foreign to me as I practice a lot and always have tried to program everything. He said it would be “pure art” or Arte Puro…. in the moment. I researched and studied his music wanting to be able to follow him and know what keys he played the tunes in so that at least I knew the ‘landscape’. We started doing gigs - just like that. The shows we did in Puerto Vallarta were sold out to packed houses and everyone always has a really great time.” Esau who met Lobo when he was itty-bitty knocking on his door asking, “How do you make that music?”. A star was born as anyone who has heard Esau will agree. Lobo and Jaguar, as they’re calling themselves are delighting audiences as well! Good friend Hans told me “Lobo’s music is magical and he, in my opinion, is the best guitarist in this bays highly skilled music scene. He continues to amaze me after listening to him for 25 years.“

Sails are already unfurling in the Riviera Nayarit in preparation for the Vallarta Cup Race Series, a sequence of races that take place over the four Saturdays in January. The series formally kicks off the competitive sailing season in Banderas Bay. The 14th edition of this series includes the participation of some 30 sailboats and starts on Saturday, January 5thcontinuing the 12th, 19th, and 26th; the event is organized by the Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) in Nuevo Vallarta. “More than just a competition, the event is about the camaraderie among the attendees: every Saturday we host a theme party at the Vallarta Yacht Club,” commented Andy Barrow, race director and Commodore of the yacht club. He added registrations are expected from local, national, and international boats, both racing and ocean-faring. Participants can register on any Saturday in January, even once the series has already started, allowing the racers to come and go in the region and enjoy local attractions. “All are welcome,” added Barrow,

“even high-performance boats. All vessels are classified via the VYC handicap system.” For the first regatta the sailboats leave from Nuevo Vallarta’s Marina Paradise Village; the rest of the competitions will alternate leaving from the Marina Riviera Nayarit and the Marina Vallarta. The registration form and racing instructions are online at www. vallartayachtclub.org or email onthewater@vallar tayachtclub. org You can also check: https://bit. ly/2Vpxqdi Registration fee: 800 pesos for the series or 200 pesos per race. Besides the Vallarta Cup Race Series, the sailing season in the Riviera Nayarit also welcomes other important competitions including the XXVII Banderas Bay International Regatta held March 5-9; the Wemex International Small Boat Regatta, considered one of the five regattas in the Mexican Circuit by the Optimist, Laser, Windsurf, and 420 class associations, also held in March; and the Baja Ha Ha / Sailor Splash in December, which takes place in the Marina Riviera Nayarit.

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recent arrival at Marsol Friday Market is named Andy, and she is eager to show her latest jewelry designs using shell, crystals, mother of pearl, semi-precious stones, and sterling silver. Choose your favorite keychain, set of earrings, bracelets, and pendants. Andy happily accepts all major credit cards. If you are suffering from a winter cold, see Ricardo Mazcal for some fast, completely natural herbal cures. Better yet, load up on Ricardo’s Maz Mix and Neem Extract and never (almost!) get sick again. Many of our vendors are reducing prices to clear out last-years stock, so take your time wandering throughout our Market to look for bargains. Be sure too, to sample some tequila, baked treats, and Mexican nuts.

The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier presents, accompanied by live music: city and country walking tours; durable cotton wine/ gift bags; natural herbal extracts and creams, and Louisiana peanut brittle. Organic coffee from Chiapas, ground or whole bean. Home Décor advice; 100% cotton clothing; fine baked goods and pickled beets. Homemade dog treats, Talavera pottery, and Huichol crafts; fabric and leather purses; Bark art, corn-husk flowers, and animal-rescue info, candies, and fine-art paintings. Jewelry made with: sterling silver; faceted glass and semi-precious stones; repurposed fabrics; leather for men and women; sea glass and beach tile, estate jewelry, and more. Join us year-round at the Marsol Friday Market by the Pier. Open from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.

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

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

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

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

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NEW THIS WEEK January 10 COOKING FOR A CAUSE - Cooking class and demonstration featuring Flavor and Spice from around the world in suppor t of Corazon de Nina. Limited seating. Please RSVP to lisaatcorazon@ gmail.com 6-9pm $500 pesos MEXICAN COOKING CLASSES - Would you like to learn the secrets from the Mexican cuisine? Then this class is for you! Learn in our professional kitchen, bring the flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine to your home and have tons of fun at the same time. El Arrayán invites you to be a par t of this unique experience where the aromas, flavors and colors of Mexico come together in one place. El Arrayán Restaurant - Allende 344, Centro, www.elarrayan.com.mx 11am – 2:45pm January 11 OPENING CROMOSEMIOTICA – The opening of the new Tony Collantez ar t work exhibition at Ar tVallar ta. 213 Pitilas, Old Town, 6 pm SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE – Join the shops along Vallarta’s coolest shopping area for their bi-weekly par ty. From 6-10pm with live music, specials and more. January 12 FLAMENCO – A night of flamenco dancing and music. Café Sevilla is a cafe where we can observe the fundamental role of flamenco singers and dancers and also feel the aromas that evoke memories, loves, hear tbreak, stories of loneliness or company, tears, sadness and joys and all this essence to the rhythm of flamenco music and dance. At Teatro Vallar ta, Uruguay 184 from 7pm. www.teatrovallar ta.com

14th Vallarta Cup Race Series (Saturdays on January 5, 12, 19, 26) The 14th edition of the Vallarta Cup Race Series begins on the first Saturday in January 2019 and is organized by the Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC). This is a series of races in Banderas Bay with the participation of some 25 sailboats and includes much more than a competition: every Saturday after the races there’s a theme party held at the VYC for all the sailors to enjoy together. For more information: https://bit.ly/2RqPF30

each film. He will be screening a brand new production of La Bohème, gloriously conducted by Antonio Pappano. La Bohème will be presented with English subtitles. Join us at 5 pm for Dinner and a Movie! Upstairs at Nacho Daddy - 287 Basillio Badillo, Old Town Puer to Vallar ta. January 14 ACTIVE MEASURES – Democrats Abroad present a second screening of Active Measures. If you’re wondering what U.S. Special Investigator Rober t Mueller is apt to repor t, the documentary ‘Active Measures’ is a preview of what’s to come, so we invite you to join us in viewing it then discussing it in small groups after. Space is limited. At Incanto, Insurgentes 109, Old Town, incantovallar ta.com

January 15 CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT - Let’s do this bigger this year .... 100 pesos singles or doubles! 1st, 2nd and 3rd place if we get enough players! Drink specials! At Kelly’s Pour Favor, Lazaro Cardenas 145 Old Town, Puer to Vallar ta at 1pm.

ONGOING EVENTS ART MALECON SCULPTURES 101— Enjoy a relaxed walk by the ocean while chatting about the sculptures on the Malecon and the local ar t scene, plus a delicious Mexican brunch or snack at a charming and very unique spot. A fantastic cultural experience with a local friend. Wed, Thu and Fri at 9:00am. Make reservations through Vallar ta101 (facebook.com/ welovevallar ta | 01 322 100 2253) VALLARTA ARTWALK – Every Wednesday from 6 – 10pm visit 13 of the best galleries in Vallar ta’s historic Centro district. For more details visit Puer toVallar taAr t walk.com HEALTH & WELLNESS

January 13 DINNER AND A MOVIE - Paco Ojeda now presents his successful film series at The Boutique Community Theatre with 15-minute introductions prior to

January Events in the Riviera Nayarit! he Riviera Nayarit is kicking off 2019 with plenty of activity. There are seven events already confirmed taking place between January 6th and 31st. Among them the Vallarta Cup Race Series, the Nuevo Vallarta Car Show, and the Festival Sayulita.

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Nuevo Vallarta Car Show 2019 (January 12 – 13) If you’re a car and motorcycle fan, then the Nuevo Vallarta Car Show is for you: this exhibition is a family affair where they give prizes to the top bikes and cars in the different categories. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/ Nuevovallartacarshow/ Our Lady of Peace Patron Saint Festivities (January 16 – 24) Bucerías (the Place of the Divers) is hosting the patron saint festivities for Our Lady of Peace from January 16 to 24. This is one of the most beloved traditions in this Riviera Nayarit coastal village. It’s not only an important social and cultural event, but it’s also become a local tourist attraction. There’s a full program of activities during

BEACH YOGA— Bring your mat down to the beach for a gentle morning flow, every Wednesday at 9am at Playa los Camarones, in front of Barracuda restau-

the week including religious services and sports, artistic, and cultural events. The biggest day is January 24th, when the fishermen and their families hold a pilgrimage and bring in the Peace Torch from the town of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Guayabitos Cup National Beach Volleyball Competition 2019 (January 27 and 28) The Guayabitos Cup National Beach Volleyball Competition 2019 will be held on January 27 and 28, 2019 in Rincón de Guayabitos, which continues to position itself as one of the top beach destinations for this sport. The competitio is part of the youth category circuit headed to the National Olympics; it’s organized by the Compostela Municipal Hotel Association and is endorsed by both the Nayarit Volleyball Association and the Mexican Volleyball Association. Access is free for the general public. More information: http://www.hotelesdeguayabitos.com. mx/

37 rant. 70 pesos per person and children under 12 are free when accompanying an adult. Barracuda (Calle Paraguay 1290) SPIRITUAL & METAPHYSICAL LECTURE— Journey of self-discovery at the Center For Spiritual Living Puer to Vallar ta. Each week offers inspirational talk using spiritual tools for personal growth, along with discussion and fellowship afterward. An open and inclusive spiritual community, all are welcome. Saturdays from 12:00 - 1:00 pm at Centro Cultural Cuale (Aquiles Serdan #437) SPIRITUAL LIVING CIRCLE— Join the Center For Spiritual Living Puer to Vallar ta (www.cslpv.org) for weekly discussions based on ar ticles in the Science of Mind magazine. It’s a new discussion each week. Enjoy a great cup of coffee, great discussions in the comfor t of air conditioning and stay for the sunset on the beach afterwards. Love offerings welcomed and appreciated. Tuesdays from 7 to 8 pm. OTHER

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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) Wed: Esaú Galván 1 - 3 pm Thur: Moruno 1 - 3 pm Fri: Ruiz and Rentería 1 – 3 pm Sat: Zoe & León 1 to 3pm Sun: Esaú Galván 1 - 3 pm 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

BINGO WITH PEARL— Saturdays at 4pm. Drink specials, gift cer tificates, and cash prizes. Special guests Ballet Folklorico Tradiciones will perform. Incanto Vallar ta (Insurgentes 109, Old Town Puer to Vallar ta | 322.223.9756 | www.incantovallar ta.com)

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

CHARITY BINGO AT NACHO DADDY— Win big and suppor t local causes. A new season of Nacho Daddy Charity Bingo will be played every other Wednesday at 4:00 pm throughout the Winter/Spring to raise money for t wo fantastic local charities: Pasitos de Luz and the Colina Spay & Neuter Clinic. More info at nachodaddypv.com

Daquiri Dick’s Tue: Esaú Galván Flamenco Guitar 7 to 9:30 pm

CORAZON DE NINA HUMANITARIAN TOUR AND BRUNCH— Corazon de Nina is a non-profit, registered charity in Mexico and the U.S. Our mission is to provide a nur turing family environment for at-risk girls and boys of all ages. For a donation of $250 pesos, you will receive a nice brunch, a tour of the home and interaction with the children. More info through facebook.com/CorazonDeNinaPv. Tuesdays and Thursdays through April from 9:30 to 11:30 am in Colonial Primera de Mayo, Calle San Luis Potosi #355, Puer to Vallar ta.

International Migratory Birds Festival (January 27 – February 3) San Blas is undoubtedly one of the most important spots on the continent for watching migratory, resident, and endemic birds. There are artistic and cultural activities organized around the birds, not to mention the traditional bird-watching routes. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/ fiamsanblas 6th Festival Sayulita (January 30 - February 3) The sixth edition of the Festival Sayulita takes place from January 30 to February 3 in the Riviera Nayarit’s Magical town. These are five days of Movies, Spirits, Music, and Life, with movies and short films on giant screens on the beach, drinks, gastronomy, physical activities, and a Jungle Live! concert headlined by Los Master Plus and Super Sonic Soul Pimps, making it one of the best festivals in Mexico. For more information: https://www.festivalsayulita.com/

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Cuates y Cuetes (Francisca Rodriquez 101) Wed: Tatewari 8 to 10 pm

El Bar at Food Park PV Sat: The Black Tequila 9:00 pm El Rio BBQ, (Paso Ancho) Tues: The Joker 4 p.m. Wed: The Gecko Band 4 p.m. Thurs: La Trez Cuartoz 4 p.m. Fri: Bob & Gilberto 4 p.m. Sat: Brimstone (reggae) 4 p.m. Sun: Cheko Ruiz Band 4 pm Gringo Loco Cantina (Francisco I Madero 403) Wed: Paranoia Band 7 - 10 pm Thu: Martin (solo) 7 - 10 pm Sat: The Change 7 - 10 pm Incanto (Insurgentes 109) Red Suitcase Band on Sun and Wed at 7:30 pm Zoe Wood & Eduardo Leon on Mon at 7:30 pm Open Mic on Thu at 7:30 pm Joan Houston on Fri at 5:00 pm Luis & Fernando on Fri at 7:30 pm Dennis Crow on Fri-Wed at 9:30 pm Cheko Ruiz Gypsy Kings on Sun at 9:30 pm Joby & Tongo on Mon at 5:00 pm Edgar Roxha on Tue at 5:00 pm The Blue Knotes Duet on Tue at 7:00 pm Jay-Gee, Romantic Piano on Wed at 5:00 pm Salsa dancing lessons on Sun & Wed at 8pm Lady Zen Fridays at 9:30pm More @ incantovallarta.com Kelekai’s (Liberdad 516, Col. Playa Grande ) Sun: The Bay Roots 2 - 5 pm Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse (Lazaro Cardenas 245) Mon: Hoochie Coochie Men 8 - 11 pm Tue: Trez Cuartoz 8:30 – 11:30 pm Wed: Tequila Rush 8 – 11 pm Thurs: 3Tones 8 – 11 pm Fri: The Others 8:30 – 11:30 pm Sat: Soul Trip 8 – 11 pm Sun: Dr Groove 9 - 12 am La Ingrata (Abasolo 169) Sun: Soul Trip 1 am – 3 am Murphy’s Irish Pub (484 Morelos, Malecon) Thurs: Anna and the Others 10:30pm Fri: Tres Cuartos 10:30pm Sat: Anna and the Others 10:30pm

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 Warique (Aquiles Serdan 280) Fri: Live Music 7 to 10 pm Sat: Live Music 7 to 10 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 to 9:30 pm Sat: The Hoochie Coochie Men 7 – 10 pm Revolution Restaurant & Bar (Matamoros #235 Col. Centro) Sat: The Sunset Raiders 8 pm Roxy Rockhouse (Ignacio L Vallarta 275 Thurs: Gecko Band 8 – 11 pm

RIVIERA NAYARIT Chasers Sports Bar (Avenida Mexico 570A | Nuevo Vallarta) Thurs: Tequila Rush 8pm Fri: Gecko Band 8 – 11 pm Sat: Cesar Medina 8 pm Encore Restaurant & Lounge (51 Lazaro Cardenas | Bucerias) Thu: Live Jazz 7 - 10 pm Fri: Live Jazz 7 - 10 pm Buzzos (In front of Bungalows Princess | Bucerias) Fri: Hugh and the Mexpats 6 - 8pm Sat: Sweet and Sour 6 – 9pm El Chivero (Avenida Pacifico 9, Centro | Bucerias) Sat: The Gecko Band 3pm Drunken Duck (Avenida Mexico, Centro | Bucerias) Wed: The Gecko Band 9 pm Thur: Soul Trip 9 pm Fri: Rob Cavazzini & Fede 5 pm Andra & The Crazzy Boys 9 pm Sat: Da Crew 9 pm Sun: The Gecko Band 5pm JAX Bar and Grill (Avenida Mexico 17, Bucerias) Wed: Anna and The Others 8:30 pm Thurs: Trez Cuatroz 8:30 pm 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 Tomato (Town Square La Cruz) Wed: The Traveling Band around 8 pm Thur: The Remedy around 7pm Fri: Rock in Trio around 8 pm Sat: Crazy Boys Sat around 8 pm OSO’s Oyster Bar ( La Cruz Marina) Sat: The Remedy 7 pm Masala (La Cruz) Thurs: Blue Knote 7 – 9pm Octopus Garden and Tree House Bar (Coral 66 | La Cruz) Confirm on FB for weekly listing 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: Latcho & Andrea Gypsy Flamenco 7:30 pm Don Pedro’s (2 Marlin, Sayulita) Thu: Latcho & Andrea Gypsy Flamenco 7:00 pm El Atico Hookah (Sayulita) Tue: Soul Trip 9:30pm

Faro Mita (Higuera Blanca) Fri: Soul Trip 7:30pm

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Was Mexican history the source code for Star Wars? By Algis Kemezys

nce upon a time, in a land not that far away, a wonderful tourist destination would develop around the old seaside port of Puerto Vallarta. And there amongst its many colourful streets is a cinematic mural at 160 Paseo de Palmas featuring a movie that changed cinematic history with the world’s first true blockbuster film - Star Wars. Maybe you have heard of it? For the occasion of photographing this huge mural, I call on local artist and friend Martin Jimenez Garcia, who happens to live just up the street from this wonderful piece. Martin is a man well-versed in many of the local Mexican legends. Martin and I have spent a number of years talking about Carlos Castaneda and his series of books, beginning with the Teaching of Don Juan. A book that documents the events that took place during an apprenticeship with a self-proclaimed Yaqui Indian Sorcerer, Don Juan Matus from Sonora, Mexico between 1960 and 1965. Martin told me that this location was just a ruse to throw people off his track when the real people he was with were the indigenous Huichol or Wixárita tribe from Saint Andreas, Nayarit. A tribe that was never converted to Christianity by the Spanish because of the difficulty in accessing their lands. Like myself, Martin was very impressed with the Huichol. He lived with this tribe in the mountains and eventually worked in a Vallarta gallery

selling their art. Along the way he became very inspired by their original beadwork representing the myth and legends of these people and has been making works of art himself for the last 25 years. You can find Martin on Saturday downtown at the local farmers market at stall no. 332, other wise you might find him in Bucerias or Punta Mita during the week selling his art. Now how do you tie this in with Star Wars? Well, the answer is as fascinating as that first movie. Darth Vader aka Hernán Cortes lands on Cozumel’s coasts in February 1519. He is known as the man with the two heads - his own and the helmet, much like Darth Vader. He wanted to be the next Alexander the Great, according to T.R. Fehrenback in his book ‘Fire and Blood’. Cortes arrived much like the way the Empire arrives in the movie with awesome ships of a formidable size and shape supplied with ‘Advanced Technology’ and out to destroy any dissenting beliefs. The Spanish learned well after being under the control of the Romans for six centuries. What has been switched around is that they now understood how to control a civilization by destroying its central core and blowing it to smithereens. Much like what Luke does to the Death Star; only someone reversed it for the film. Princess Lea is representative of Malinche, the Mexican wife of Cortes. Some say she was a traitor to her people. Lea’s place in the story

has also been changed in the film to accommodate the story line but she has all the savvy and determination with which Malinche had. So, where does Yoda fit into the greater scheme of things? Well, as Mexican legend has it, the Egerra Tree which houses a ‘duende’ or goblin type creature that takes young Mexicans and turns them into what they desire. Represented here as Yoda. You might remember Yoda is found in a formidable forest of trees in a swampy area. That has cer tain aspects of the lake Texcoco where Tenochtitlan, the capital of ancient Mexico was during those times. So one could surmise, as I have, the Star Wars saga is similar to the conquest of Mexico with many of the characters switched around to make the movie more plausible. If you know of any murals you would like to direct me to outside of downtown Vallarta, you can address them to algis. kemezys@gmail.com Subject: Puerto Vallarta Street Art.

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