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You are here, finally! Mountain Time, i.e.: one hour behind PV time. We wish you a warm TELEPHONE CALLS: Always check on the cost of long distance calls from your hotel Publisher / Editor: room. Some establishments charge as much as U.S. $7.00 per minute! Allyna Vineberg CELL PHONES: Most cellular phones from [email protected] the U.S. and Canada may be programmed for local use, through Telcel and IUSAcell, the local Office & Sales: 223-1128 carriers. To dial cell to cell, use the prefix 322, then the seven digit number of the person you’re Contributors: calling. Omit the prefix if dialling a land line. Anna Reisman LOCAL CUSTOMS: Tipping is usually 10%-15% If you’ve been meaning to find a little information on the region, but never quite of the bill at restaurants and bars. Tip bellboys, Joe Harrington taxis, waiters, maids, etc. depending on the got around to it, we hope that the following will help. If you look at the maps Krystal Frost on this page, you will note that PV (as the locals call it) is on the west coast of service. Some businesses and offices close from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., reopening until 7 p.m. or later. Mexico, smack in the middle of the Bay of Banderas - one of the largest bays in Giselle Belanger In restaurants, it is considered poor manners this country - which includes southern part of the state of Nayarit to the north to present the check before it is requested, so Ronnie Bravo and the northern part of Jalisco to the south. Thanks to its privileged location when you’re ready to leave, ask «La cuenta, por Tommy Clarkson -sheltered by the Sierra Madre mountains- the Bay is well protected against favor» and your bill will be delivered to you. the hurricanes spawned in the Pacific. Hurricane Kenna did come close on MONEY EXCHANGE: Banks will give you a Harriet Murray October 25, 2002, but actually touched down in San Blas, Nayarit, some 200 higher rate of exchange than the exchange kms north of PV. The town sits on the same parallel as the Hawaiian Islands, booths (caja de cambio), though not all offer thus the similarities in the climate of the two destinations. exchange services to foreigners. Better yet, Cover Photo: if you have a “bank card”, withdraw funds AREA: 1,300 sq. kilometers CURRENCY: The Mexican Peso is the legal from your account back home. Try to avoid “Wow!” POPULATION: 325,000 inhabitants currency in Mexico although Canadian and exchanging money at your hotel. Traditionally, By Bob McCuaig CLIMATE: Tropical, humid, with an average American dollars are widely accepted. those offer the worst rates. of 300 sunny days per year. The temperature BUSES: A system of urban buses with WHAT TO DO: Even if your all-inclusive hotel Graphic Designer: averages 28°C (82°F) and the rainy season different routes. Current fare is $8.00 Pesos is everything you ever dreamed of, you should Leo Robby R.R. extends from late June to early October. per ticket and passengers must purchase experience at least a little of all that Vallarta FAUNA: Nearby Sierra Vallejo hosts a great a new ticket every time they board another has to offer - it is truly a condensed version of Webmaster: variety of animal species such as iguana, bus. There are no “transfers”. all that is Mexican and existed before «Planned pvmcitypaper.com guacamaya, deer, raccoon, etc. TAXIS: There are set rates within defined Tourist Resorts», such as Cancun, Los Cabos Online Team SANCTUARIES: Bahía de Banderas encloses zones of the town. Do not enter a taxi and Ixtapa, were developed. Millions have two Marine National Parks - Los Arcos and the without agreeing on the price with the driver been spent to ensure that the original “small An Important Notice: Marieta Islands - where diving is allowed under FIRST. If you are staying in a hotel, you may town” flavor is maintained downtown, in the certain circumstances but fishing of any kind is want to check the rates usually posted in the Old Town and on the South Side. The PVMIRROR wants your views and comments. Please send them prohibited. Every year, the Bay receives the visit lobby. Also, if you know which restaurant you DRINKING WATER: The false belief that a by e-mail to: [email protected] of the humpback whales, dolphins and manta want to go, do not let the driver change your Mexican vacation must inevitably lead to an rays in the winter. During the summer, sea turtles, mind. Many restaurateurs pay commissions encounter with Moctezuma’s revenge is just PV Mirror es una publicación semanal. a protected species, arrive to its shores to lay to taxi drivers and you may end up paying that: false. For the 26th year in a row, Puerto Certificados de licitud de título y contenido en tramite. Prohibida la their eggs. more than you should, in a second-rate Vallarta’s water has been awarded a certification reproducción total o parcial de su ECONOMY: Local economy is based mainly establishment! There are 2 kinds of taxi of purity for human consumption. It is one of contenido, imágenes y/o fotografías sin on tourism, construction and to a lesser degree, cabs: those at the airport and the maritime only two cities in Mexico that can boast of such previa autorización por escrito del editor. on agriculture, mainly tropical fruit such as port that can only be boarded there. They accomplishment. True, the quality of the water Note: mango, papaya, watermelon, pineapple, have pre-fixed rates per passenger. City tested at the purification plant varies greatly To Advertisers & Contributors and those guanabana, cantaloupe and bananas. cabs are yellow or white, and charge by the from what comes out of the tap at the other end. with public interest announcements, ride, not by passenger. When you ask to go So do be careful. On the other hand, most large the deadline for publication is: Index downtown, remember that your fare covers hotels have their own purification equipment the ENTIRE central area, so make sure you and most restaurants use purified water. If you 2:00 pm on are brought to the main plaza! Pick up a free want to be doubly sure, you can pick up purified Monday of the week map, and insist on your full value from the bottled water just about anywhere. prior to publication. driver! Note the number of your taxi in case EXPORTING PETS: Canadian and American of any problem, or if you forget something tourists often fall in love with one of the many 250 words max, full name, street or in the cab. Then your hotel or travel rep can stray dogs and cats in Vallarta. Many would like to e-mail address and/or tel. number for verification purposes only. If you do help you check it out or lodge a complaint. bring it back with them, but believe that the laws not want your name published, we will Uber has also been available in PV for the do not allow them to do so. Wrong. If you would respect your wishes. Letters & articles past year or so. Download their app in your like to bring a cat or a dog back home, call the become the property of the PVMIRROR smartphone. local animal shelter for more info: 293-3690. and may be edited and/or condensed for publication. The articles in this TIME ZONE: The entire State of Jalisco is LOCAL SIGHTSEEING: A good beginning publication are provided for the purpose on Central Time, as is the area of the State of would be to take one of the City Tours offered by of entertainment and information only. Nayarit from Lo de Marcos in the north to the the local tour agencies. Before boarding, make The PV Mirror City Paper does not Ameca River, i.e.: Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, La sure you have a map and take note of the places accept any responsibility or liability for the content of the articles on this site Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Sayulita, San Pancho, you want to return to. Then venture off the beaten or reliance by any person on the site’s Punta Mita, etc. North of Lo De Marcos, path. Explore a little. Go farther than the tour bus contents. Any reliance placed on such Guayabitos, La Peñita, San Blas, etc. are on takes you. 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Swoop now flying to Mexico

Swoop is now flying to Mexico with the addition of four new routes serving the cities of Cancún, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta. John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) will see twice weekly service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and three times weekly service to Cancún International Airport (CUN) beginning January 8, 2019 and January 14, 2019, respectively. imilarly, Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) will enjoy twice weekly service to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and twice weekly service to Mazatlán International Airport (MZT) beginning January 12, 2019 and January 20, 2019, respectively. “Mexico continues to flourish as one of the most popular vacation destinations for Canadians,” said Steven Greenway, President of Swoop. “Combining Swoop’s ultra-low fare with the favorable exchange between the dollar and peso makes the value proposition of exploring Mexico enticing for families and budget travellers alike.” “This announcement by Swoop is one that will excite customers in Hamilton and the surrounding regions,” said Cathie Puckering, President & CEO, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. “Puerto Vallarta is a brand-new route for Hamilton International and a very popular destination for Canadians. Combined with the announcement of Swoop service to Cancún, these will be great options for vacationers looking to escape the cold winter weather when services begin in January. Swoop is a great partner and its growth and success has been exciting to watch first hand.” “Today’s announcement by Swoop to offer multiple weekly flights from YXX to Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán is excellent news for travellers in our region,” said Mayor Braun. “The Abbotsford International Airport continues to grow and our partnership with Swoop is a significant contributor to that success. YXX now serves our region with daily flights to Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, as well as multiple weekly flights to Nevada and now Mexico.” “ASUR is delighted to welcome Swoop in Cancún International Airport. We are certain that the Abbotsford and Hamilton routes will be very successful. We are looking forward to having Swoop in our airport for the long run, and with operations from those origins and many more in the near future. Thank you and congratulations!” Flights are now available for booking through to April 27, 2019. (Source: ca.travelpulse.com) 4

Enel Green Power to invest Subway to open US $160 million in solar plant 50 new restaurants next year

The largest solar power plant in Sandwich chain Subway will open up to 50 new franchises the Americas is scheduled to start in 2019, giving it more than 1,000 restaurants nationwide, the operations by mid-2019 in the company’s Mexico director has announced. central Mexico state of Tlaxcala. Héctor Huerta said Subway has experienced 6% to 7% annual Located on a 1,000-hectare growth over the past three years, bucking the overall trend in the expanse of land straddling the food market. Tlaxco and Hueyotlipan region, There are currently 980 Subway outlets in the country and 10 more are set to open before the end of the year, meaning that the 1,000th Subway will likely open in the first months of 2019. “Next year we plan to pass 1,000 restaurants. We anticipate we’ll finish the year [2019] with around 45 to 50 new restaurants…” the Magdalena 2 plant will be Huerta said. built by the Italian multinational He added that the company also plans to roll out more of its Enel Green Power. new-look restaurants, known as Subway Fresh Forward. Representing an investment of Speaking in Mexico City at a launch event for the new concept, US $160 million, the plant will Huerta said that Mexico has spearheaded Subway’s growth in have 550,000 solar panels and Latin America thanks to maintained macroeconomic stability. generate 231.8 MW. He told the news agency Notimex that there is room in the Enel’s head of renewable Mexican market for the brand to expand to 1,800 restaurants energies for Mexico and Central in the coming years, adding that the majority of the ingredients America, Paolo Romanacci, used in Subway products are now locally sourced. stated that Tlaxcala was the Just two years ago, about 70% of ingredients were imported, ideal place for the project due mainly from the United States. to its competitive advantages, “… We’ve reduced that dependency through developing local including its connectivity and suppliers. That allows us to have a solider and more sustainable economic stability. business model in the long term, independent of the economic Enel Green Power is one of conditions that may arise,” Huerta said. the biggest renewable energy Subway first opened in Mexico in 1990 and for a decade investors and operators in the focused its growth strategy on Mexico City, Guadalajara and country in terms of installed Monterrey, but since 2000 the franchise has spread to all corners capacity and project portfolio. of the country. (Sources: mexiconewsdaily.com, (Sources: mexiconewsdaily.com, Notimex) El Financiero) 5 BEYOND PV 6

space as well. I can only imagine the chaos that will ensue once the airlines put all their seasonal flights on line. It could be better for my health not to imagine… Suffice it to inform you who Anna Reisman will be going to pick up people within the next few weeks. You’ll have a lot of walking to do. On a more positive note, many of our favorite Last week, as I was committed to do, I went to places have reopened for the season! And those the airport to pick up my friend. I noticed that the of us who are here are filling them. I guess I’m distance between where the arrival door used to be not the only one who has to catch up on those and where it is now appears to be growing every delicacies we missed so much over the last time I go there. Now there is only one door that all couple of months. people must use to enter and exit the huge building – There is much good news coming, but you’ll have all the way at the other end. Folks waiting for friends to wait to find out what it is… or check the PV Mirror and family are limited to a very small, cordoned-off Facebook page for daily updates! area where there are no chairs (as usual) and only one Stay well so your Mirror always reflects a happy, screen. They’ve pushed all the ATMs into that little healthy you. Hasta la próxima vez! [email protected]

The Cannabis Caravan is coming to Puerto Vallarta

On Saturday, October 13th from 10 am till 2 pm, • HEMP and THC Edibles and again on Monday, October 15th from 10 am till Workshop with Aranza San - Sevententadores 4 pm, the Centro Universitario de la Costa in Puerto • Business meeting Vallarta will be hosting ‘The Cannabis Caravan,’ a Collectives, Organizations and Cannabis Undertakings nationwide tour offering lectures and workshops For more information, visit the Facebook event page. about medical marijuana, with a focus on education But wait, there’s more! and commercialization. Gold Leaf Smoke Shop, which was the first store FREE and open to the public, this Medical of its kind in Bahía de Banderas when it opened Cannabis Conference & Expo gives anyone in October 2012, will be celebrating their 6th interested in the cannabis industry the opportunity Anniversary just as the cannabis activists arrive in to learn about Cannabis and Medicinal Marijuana. Puerto Vallarta. There will be international lecturers and workshops Located at 379 Lázaro Cárdenas in the Romantic to provide knowledge of the medicinal marijuana Zone, Gold Leaf Smoke Shop sells E-cigarettes, industry, and experts will be on hand to talk vaporizers, water pipes, incense, and much more. about where Mexico stands on the legalization of And, on Saturday, October 13 they’ll be throwing a cannabis. party from 6-10 pm to celebrate 6 successful years Activities include: in Puerto Vallarta. • “Knowledge is Power: Marijuana and its Benefits” In addition to music by DJ Joaquin Estrada and Talk with Daniel Hernández - Cannabis the debut of a new mural by local artist Emilio Movement in Puerto Vallarta Bustamante, Gold Leaf’s 6th Anniversary Party will • THC: Cannabis History Workshop feature conversations with some of the activists from With Carlos Zamudio - The Dosage / Cannabis Library the Cannabis Caravan, including Carlos Zamudio, • “Medicinal Applications of Cannabis” editor of La Dosis magazine. Free T-shirts, grinders, Talk with Dr. Juan Manuel Viveros and other cool merchandise will be given away • Workshop for Primary Health Caregivers throughout the celebration. With Pat Zakany - Green Hope, Life and Balance “The last 6 years have flown by,” says Samara • “Plants of Power and Arrival of Cannabis to Alpern, owner of Gold Leaf. “I’m so grateful to our America” - and - “Past and Present of Cannabis customers, and I can’t wait to celebrate!” Extracts in Mexico” The festivities begin at 6 p.m. on October 13th. Conversation with Guacamole Hemp Don’t miss it! • How to Legalize? Proposal of the Mexican Cannabis Movement (Source: Diego Sancho - BanderasNews.com) 7

the Department of Justice or the Russell Ford (Christine’s husband, president. The White House line: Jerry Hanafin, the man who there’s no need, Kavanaugh was conducted Dr. Ford’s polygraph, questioned by the Democratic and every person who Dr. Ford Joe Harrington senators during this testimony. told years before about the attack That’s laughable. I watched that – folks like Rebecca Olsen, whole thing. A senator would ask Thomas Kane, Keith Koegler, a question and Kavanaugh would Kristen Leimroth etc. Also men Advice and Consent & FBI and Kavanaugh go into a rant for five minutes – the who attended Georgetown Prep or total time allocated to each senator Yale and observed Kavanaugh’s Movies: After watching the & Madness: Some senators for questions. Whow – five whole drinking habits – people like Sean shenanigans of a senate seemingly are calling the FBI investigation minutes. An FBI interview lasts Hagan and Chad Ludington. bent on self destruction through regarding Brett Kavanaugh as long as the interviewer feels To refresh your memory accusations involving the thorough. Definition of thorough: necessary, five minutes – five regarding the point I am trying to Kavanaugh hearing I switched complete with regard to every detail, days, makes no difference until the make, reread the definition above channels from CNN and stumbled not superficial or partial. examiner is satisfied. of the word thorough. on the 1962 Otto Preminger If you think the FBI did a thorough These FBI people who conduct I want to address something movie Advice and Consent. Talk job involving the Kavanaugh mess, these things are amazing. They are else. Retired Supreme Court Judge bout sterling cast: Henry Fonda, then I have a bridge I want to sell patient, they are clever, they know Stevens (a conservative and a Charles Laughton, Don Murray, you that connects Manhattan to human nature and they know the Republican) said on CNN Sunday that Walter Pigeon, Peter Lawford, Brooklyn. art of exposing deceit. Kavanaugh he thought Kavanaugh did not have Gene Tierney, Francot Tone, Lew What do I know about the process would not have gotten away with the temperament to be a Supreme Ayers, George Grizzard, Burgess of interviewing regarding the FBI? his ranting. The examiner would Court judge. No kidding. Just watch Meredith, Paul Ford, Will Greer I had the privilege of writing a book wait, listen, then ask the question a rerun of his statements made to the and Betty White to name only a about Russell Vorpagel called again, and again and again. Senate Judiciary Committee. few. Profiles in Murder. Russ was, Kavanaugh would have had to Two things in our country are This is not a movie about the along with Robert Ressler, the co- dance a very thin line because if not supposed to be politicized: the appointment of a Supreme Court founder of the concept behind the you lie to the FBI it is a felony. military and the Supreme Court. judge, rather the Secretary of State Behavioral Science Unit. A serial Probing to learn the truth from Kavanaugh showed a political bias but both go through the same killer began doing his thing and the lies takes time. that was alarming – he also showed process. The story is based on ended up being called by the media Look at the very minimum of a temper and distain for demeanor. Allen Drury’s best selling novel “The Vampire of Sacramento.” other people who should have been Justice Stevens is right, but it of the same name. The author’s Russ was in Northern California interviewed besides Kavanaugh doesn’t make any difference – this tagline was: “The names have been and Ressler back in Quantico. and who were not: Christine nominee was going to be rammed changed to protect the guilty.” Acting independently, using police Blasey Ford, Julie Swetnick, through come hell or high water. This movie received a whopping files, they wrote a description of the 82% from top critics and an even killer. Their reports were almost more whopping 89% from the identical, the only difference paying public. I didn’t pay anything, Ressler’s had the killer would Joe Harrington not being interested in politics in be emaciated, saying, “Drinking Is an internationally published author and documentary film director. He can be reached 1962 – had just turned 21. And for blood does not lead to a healthy with suggestions or criticisms at [email protected]. Artwork by Bob Crabb. those of you who write me calling diet.” That case led Hoover to me a flaming liberal – a few years create the BSU. later I voted for Barry Goldwater – After Profiles in Murder was so I am moderate conservative from published, Russ and I decided to the get go. do a series using titles like Profiles The similarities between the in Violence, Profiles in Terror, movie and last week’s hearing Profiles in Deceit. I wanted to call were similar in that the two stories the latter Profiles in Interrogation, emulated the vitriolic hatred that but Russ told me, “That’s only leads to get-down-and-dirty verbal part of the investigation process, war. a huge amount is conducted using I was much more entertained interviews – and a lot of lying goes by the movie – especially Charles on there as well.” Laughton – than I was by the antics Why wasn’t Brett Kavanaugh in DC which allows me to segue interviewed? Because the FBI way to…. does what it is told. Either by 8

Auditions at the Boutique Community Theatre!

Auditions will be held on Wednesday, October 17th at 4:00 PM at the Boutique Community Theatre above Nacho Daddy’s Bar. The play is Tony Award winner “Love! Valour! Compassion!” by Terence McNally. This very human comedy is set in Duchess County, New York, where over the course of three weekends, eight gay men gather to find refuge from their mundane lives. Despite their merrymaking, their holidays are shadowed by the ever-present specter of AIDS, the forbidden topic. For those who don’t know about the show, we need eight men, age 25-65, who play gay characters in a play 9 Los Bambinos celebrate Opening Week at Bambinos Trattoria!

Come by and try the new wine list this season at Bambinos Trattoria featuring selections from Italy, Argentina, Chile and Mexico. Also opening at the end of this month, Bambinos Trattoria announces BREAKFAST SERVICE at the restaurant! Expect the best from the over sixty years combined experience by Bambinos Trattoria’s own Chef Chimi and brother Chef Demetrio. The Chef brothers shared their experience at the restaurant: “In Bambinos Trattoria we do not work at all, but we perform with passion and great joy, to give you a unique culinary experience every time Los Bambinos fans packed Bambinos Trattoria you come in! We are like Bambinos Band, except during an opening week of great shows! The guys that our instrument are kitchen tools and pots and presented their first Rock n’ Roll show of the season, our art: the food that we serve you.” Demetrio The Beatles, and as usual they did not disappoint! cheers, and Chimi laughs, happy to form part of The place looks great and the music is better than this growing restaurant venture. ever! The group installed a new sound system For many fans, seeing Los Bambinos perform has designed for optimal sound distribution throughout become a tradition while here in Puerto Vallarta. the restaurant, allowing you to capture all details of Their contagious smiles and fantastic harmonies their great musical harmonies and instrumentation. impress both new listeners and long-time fans The four Morales brothers are back in full force alike. Los Bambinos thank the community for all and excited to present their three weekly concerts the support over the years, the turn out for opening for you this month. On Monday nights, 8 p.m., week was no exception! The Beatles keeps the good times rolling. As always, the brothers add their unique spin on the International rock selections, setting the well- loved songs into the Mexican musical landscape… for an exciting and upbeat show. Announcing special guest Jorge Acosta for the ELVIS show on Wednesday night, 8 p.m. Jorge’s vocal style and intonation is naturally Elvis-like, with tasteful accentuation by Los Bambinos vocal harmonies, the show is a WOW! “It felt like I was really hearing Elvis Presley. Excellent!”, commented Israel Gomez, a veteran musician here in PV. Join the group for a touching and fun evening while you dine, drink, dance and relive this emblematic musical era. Bambinos Trattoria is a great place to enjoy fresh On Fridays, 8 p.m., Fiesta Latina lights up the Italian Food, prepared by a team of talented Chefs. stage! This is the show for an exquisite mix of Open Monday to Saturday with a complete menu, rhythms and beautiful vocals - just as spicy as it is Bambinos Trattoria is located at 314 Aguacate, sweet. Each song sweeps you away to a Brazilian corner of Carranza, in the Romantic Zone on the Carnival or a romantic evening in an Old Mexican south side of town (just before Mundo de Azulejos town square. Don’t be surprised if you hear your on Carranza). Bring friends and reserve your table favorite Mexican tune set in a foot-tapping Cuban early for the best seat in the house. VIP section rhythm! Let Los Bambinos awaken your senses with available in front of the stage. Seating for each vibrant music, and inspiring four-part harmonies. show begins at 6:30. Visa and Mastercard accepted. From the bar, Los Bambinos dedicated their Information and tickets at www.losbambinosmusic. summer to tasting dozens of wines, to bring in a com or CALL NOW for a reservation 222-4357, nice selection of wines at various price-points. English spoken. Don’t miss this must-see show! THE 7 ARTS 10

Act II named “BEST PERFORMANCE VENUE” -Vallarta Tribune Best Of Vallarta Poll, Act II STAR Diana Villomonte stars on The Voice of Mexico and Act II Entertainment’s founding partner, Danny Mininni to appear in the Off-Broadway hit, Little Shop of Horrors this season

Act II is thrilled about its upcoming, new season of entertainment, and the exciting Opening Nights Shows are just around the corner! Now is the time to get your tickets! Tickets to all shows are available at www.act2pv.com

(Wear your best “Little Shop- “Little Shop of Horrors” inspired” costume!) Opening Night - October 31 - 7:00 pm! WEDNESDAYS - THURSDAYS Act II’s highly-anticipated - SATURDAYS 7:00 pm musical, Little Shop of Horrors, (through Dec) opens on October 31 at 7:00 2019 OPEN RUN EVERY pm! As of this time, the Opening THURSDAY - 7:00 pm Night show is almost sold out, and it is destined to be the “hit” of the season! Directed by Alfonso Lopez, this show features some of Vallarta’s favorite actors, as well as a fabulous return to the stage of There is good news! Act II is very excited that Diana, star of its Act II’s Managing Partner, Danny two huge, blockbuster shows last season, “Motown and Beyond” Mininni, in the hilarious role of and “Simply the Best, A Tribute to Tina Turner,” will be returning “Mr. Munchnik.” This uproarious to the Red Room Cabaret again this season!! This fabulous and show is not to be missed! talented young lady has become the queen of musical entertainment here in Vallarta! In addition to her ever-popular “Motown and Congratulations to Beyond,” Diana will present a brand-new show this year called Diana Villamonte, “I Will Always Love You” (a musical tribute to the legendary One of Off-Broadway’s most Contestant on Whitney Houston)! To celebrate her television debut, Diana will popular cult musicals, Little Shop The Voice of Mexico! be previewing her new Whitney Houston show on Thursday, of Horrors is the hilarious tale of Sunday night, September 30, October 19 and 26 at 7:30pm!! In addition to singing lots of new a down-and-out Skid Row floral marked the thrilling television Whitney Houston songs, Diana will also “look back” to her shows assistant, the girl he loved, and debut of Vallarta’s very own Diana from last year and will sing some audience-favorites, which are also a strange new, man-eating plant Villamonte where she became a featured on her highly-anticipated, brand-new CD, “Motown and threatening to tear their world contestant on La Voz Mexico 2018 Beyond!” This new CD, produced by Act II Entertainment, will be apart. This cult classic was one of (The Voice of Mexico)! This vocal available for purchase at her shows and at www.act2pv.com the longest-running Off-Broadway competition is being filmed in shows and has become a household Mexico City, and this tiny musical name thanks to a highly successful Produced by Act II dynamo has captivated the hearts Shows Opening in film version and a fantastic musical Entertainment of all four of the coaches who each October and November score! For the past 30 years, people Directed by Alfonso López begged to work with her! She has just can’t get the catchy music out OPENING NIGHT certainly made a huge impression of their heads! – Wednesday, October 31 everywhere she goes, and La Voz Directed by Alfonso López, the MAIN STAGE OPENING Mexico is certain to catapult Diana uber-talented director of “Rocky NIGHT PARTY & COSTUME to international stardom! A Cult Musical/Horror Comedy Horror” last year, this beloved CONTEST 6:00 pm / Show 7:00 pm horror/comedy/rock/musical is 11 another first-class production at OPEN RUN - Every Friday - successes, she was asked to star on life, sex, relationships and living Act II and brings back the sounds 7:30 pm (No shows in December) in a reality show on television in your truth. Mama Tits weaves her and ambiance of the rock ‘n’ Central America. She now has a soulful live singing with her stories roll era. It stars many of your Diana Villamonte, Panamanian huge television fanbase! In fact, on and comedy into one big joyride favorite Act II actors, plus some beauty and TV Star, has taken September she made her debut as of a show, with a strong message wonderful new faces, including Puerto Vallarta by storm! Last a contestant on the internationally- of love, emotion and positive Maria Rose, Joey Martinez, Alex year, she presented the #1 show acclaimed TV Reality Show, La reinforcement, (not unlike her McLauchlan, Andrew Sands, in Puerto Vallarta, Motown and Voz Mexico 2018! Be sure to tune trusty underwire bra)! Jazz, blues, Shawn Morgan, Eli Estrada, Beyond. Her show sold out every in on Sunday evenings and send pop, rock and Broadway round Sasha del Oceano, and Ximena night and was such a smashing her some good vibes! Act II has out this year’s eclectic selection of Peña Esparza. It also features the success that, mid-season, we asked just produced Diana’s first CD, songs. Check out her many reviews return of Act II Managing Partner, her to create a Tina Turner Tribute based on the music from her show, on Trip Advisor! Danny Mininni, to the stage, with show! That, too, was a hit, selling Motown and Beyond. Look for the his portrayal of the crotchety and out every week and breaking all CD to be available on the website at hilarious “Mr. Mushnik.” With box office records! act2pv.com, and at the merchandise its delightful cast and toe-tapping This year, we are thrilled to counter at Act II Stages! Diana Villamonte’s music, Little Shop of Horrors is a announce that Diana, along with It is rare to find talent such as A Musical tribute to the great must-see this season! director Alfonso López, has created hers! Diana is truly one of the most ladies of Motown and Beyond, yet ANOTHER sensational hit show, talented performers that has ever featuring Puerto Vallarta’s #1 “I Will Always Love You,” a musical crossed our stage! She is destined songstress, Diana Villamonte tribute to Whitney Houston! Diana, to be a huge star! We are so proud Produced by Act II Entertainment with her powerhouse voice and of her and urge you to join the Directed by Alfonso López infectious personality, is the perfect thousands of people who have seen

singer to take on the iconic Whitney her show. You will never forget her. OPENING NIGHT (her lifelong inspiration). The - (MOTOWN) Monday, highlight of Diana’s show last year November 5th - PARTY was when she previewed some of 6:30 pm / SHOW 7:30 pm her Whitney Houston songs, often CONTINUING SHOWS having most audience members in - Every Monday - 7:30 pm tears. Diana blew the audience away, (No shows in December) and her fans begged for a whole show of Whitney’s songs! Panamanian Beauty and TV Star, This tiny little gal with the Diana Villamonte, returns for her powerhouse voice and infectious second amazing season with personality sings with such vocal Act II’s #1 hit show, Diana Villamonte’s power, precision and exceptional “More Motown and Beyond!” A Musical Tribute to Whitney range that she has become the Houston, featuring PV’s #1 Star, queen of the power ballad. Her This is an all-new show in English, Diana Villamonte passion and commitment to her paying respect to the great ladies Produced by Act II Entertainment music, as well as her rich, belting (and a few of the boys) of Motown Directed by Alfonso López notes and electrifying top register Starring Puerto Vallarta’s beloved (and beyond), with a special tribute bring tears to your eyes. 6’7” POWERHOUSE, Mama Tits! to Aretha Franklin, as well as Diana Preview show OCTOBER 19 Diana entered her first singing OPENING NIGHT - Ross, Shirley Bassey, Whitney

- 7:30 pm (Before International competition at age 10 and also Saturday, November 3 - Houston, Anita Ward, Etta James, TV Premiere) performed in several local Party - 8:30 / Show 9:30 Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin and Special preview show October plays. In 2014, she won the OPEN RUN - Every Monday Donna Summer. Get your tickets 26 - 7:30 pm (The “After TV Karaoke World Championship & Saturday 9:30 pm quickly! This show sold out almost Premiere Show”) in Stockholm, Sweden, and was every night during the last season! asked to participate in the Tokyo After her second record- This tiny little gal with the RED ROOM SEASON 6 International Karaoke competition breaking year as one of the Top powerhouse voice and infectious OPENING NIGHT - Friday, Nov for the following two years. She Headliners of the illustrious Red personality sings with such vocal 2 - 7:30 pm (Also celebrating the sang as the “guest artist” at the Room Cabaret at Act II Stages, power, precision and exceptional birthday of Act II’s Danny Mininni) competition in Singapore in 2015. Mama Tits is thrilled to return for range that she has become the RED ROOM SEASON 6 OPENING Then, as a result of the notoriety her fourth hit season! This year she queen of the power ballad. NIGHT PARTY 6:00 PM she received after her karaoke is back with her raw and witty take Continued on next page... 12

Her passion and commitment OPENING NIGHT - November The Act II nuns are always up to to her music, as well as her rich, 7 - Opening Night Party 6:30 something new and irreverent! belting notes and electrifying top pm / Show 7:30 pm Directed by Alfonso López and register bring tears to your eyes. Us Two Classics Show, Volume 1 choreographed by Steven Retchless, Diana entered her first singing OPEN RUN - EVERY Nunsense, A-Men! is the kind of competition at age 10 and also WEDNESDAY (WITH A NEW show that picks you up and shakes performed in several local SHOW EACH WEDNESDAY you around and makes you want to plays. In 2014, she won the OF THE MONTH) 7:30 pm dance. What more could you want Karaoke World Championship from a musical than passion and in Stockholm, Sweden, and was Never before has Act II laughter and fun? This is a show not asked to participate in the Tokyo witnessed such loyalty from fans to be missed at Act II Stages! International Karaoke competition who discovered Us Two at Act for the following two years. She II Entertainment! With more sang as the “guest artist” at the TripAdvisor 5 star reviews than competition in Singapore in 2015. any other PV performers, fans have Act II’s Hit Summer Sensation Musical Then, as a result of the notoriety been known to attend an UsTwo Returns to the 2018-2019 Season! A musical tribute to ABBA and she received after her karaoke show every week! With that in Produced by Act II Entertainment Elton John, featuring UsTwo and successes, she was asked to star mind that, Act II Producer, Danny Directed by Alfonso López their LIVE BAND in a reality show on television in Mininni, and the members of Us OPENING NIGHT - OPENING NIGHT - Central America. She now has a Two, give fans the chance to see a Sunday, November 11 - 7:00 pm November 11 - 7:30 pm huge television fanbase! new show every week! Us Two’s OPEN RUN Every Sunday at 7:00 pm OPEN RUN - Act II partners, and director, Wednesday night show features a Every Sunday - 7:30 pm Alfonso López, Oscar Cisneros different show every week, with This year’s FUNNIEST MUSICAL... and Danny Mininni, have just a total of four different shows per BAR NUN! (Pun intended!) UsTwo presents a musical tribute produced Diana’s first CD, based month! Known for bringing the Nunsense, A-Men! is a take-off to the timeless music of two on the music from Motown and classics that you love the most on the 2nd longest-running Off- unforgettable acts which began Beyond! The CD will be available back to life, Us Two will feature Broadway smash hit, Nunsense, only in the 70’s, ABBA and Elton on Act II’s website at act2pv.com for a Classics, Volume I and Classics, second to Little Shop of Horrors! John! UsTwo will perform songs download, and at the merchandise Volume II, because how can you But here in Puerto Vallarta, all of the that you remember, such as Mama counter at Act II Stages! fit all of that great music into one characters are MALE musical comedy Mia, Dancing Queen, Chiquitita, It is rare to find talent such as show? Other shows will include performers! Act II’s “sacrilegious” Sad Song, Candle in the Wind, and hers! Diana is truly one of the most Country Week and the intimate version of Nunsense, A-Men! features Rocket Man, and more. talented performers that has ever “Unplugged” show. (See website uproarious horseplay and side- Their repertoire changes with crossed our stage! She is destined and press releases for weekly genre splitting jokes that are performed each performance, but these to be a huge star! We are so proud reminders.) But no matter what the by Bert Ramirez, Shawn Morgan, amazing vocalists (and their of her and urge you to join the genre is, Us Two always brings José Jasso, Roberto Gomez, and live band) will treat you to an thousands of people who have seen you music from the 70’s, 80’s and Al Carswell. Check out their unforgettable evening of music and her show. You will never forget her. 90’s in the form of song and dance, video, #sheNUNigans, to see them an evening to remember! rock and roll, fun and games and parasailing, racing down the Malecon ABBA and its flamboyant humor and chat, all bundled into a on Segways and experimenting with costumes and catchy music, is 90-minute Vegas-style show! tequila... All in full habits! considered to be one of the top musical groups in history, MONTHLY SHOWS: having sold over 500 million albums! Elton John first became 1st Wednesday of the month - Classic, Volume 1, featuring 70’s, famous for his oversize glasses and 80’s and 90’s music, Us Two-style! outrageous outfits, but his enduring popularity and incredible talent 2nd Wednesday of the month - Country, featuring music by Shania have earned him five Grammy Twain, Garth Brooks, Jimmy Buffet, Kenny Rogers, Linda Ronstadt, awards, induction into the Rock John Denver, Allan Jackson, Dolly Parton and much, much more….. ‘n Roll Hall of Fame, and sales of 3rd Wednesday of the month - Classic, Volume 2, featuring MORE over 300 million albums! Us Two - The Classics Show music from the 70’s 80’s, 90’s and Happy Days! Together, these two acts Every Week of the Month - 4th Wednesday of the month - Unplugged, featuring Noemi and Daniel epitomized the soft rock/pop A New Show! on his acoustic guitar! Songs by Eric Clapton, Lionel Richie, Calum & musical sounds that became hugely Winner - 2017 Best Band Award! Leona, Joe Cocker, the Cranberries, Bonnie Tyler, and many more popular in the 70’s, and is still loved around the world today. 13

Currently, with over 18 million With all new show with live views on YouTube, a #3 and musicians Don & Rhonda Act II owner, Danny Mininni, #10 album on The Billboard singing the blues - Tuesday 5:00 conducted a hilarious interview Independent Album charts, and pm, starting January 8 with her, and I’m sure that, if one of the most successful Music HEDDA LETTUCE, the six- you love to laugh, this is the Kickstarter Campaigns ever, show for you! Grand, an extremely handsome time Drag Queen of the Year Award-winner (HX magazine) and young man, has not only broken Danny: Hi Hedda, it’s great the rules, but has changed the the legendary “green goddess” of drag, is excited to return to Puerto having you back in Puerto game forever in singing and song- Vallarta. Isn’t this your fourth writing in the era of YouTube and Vallarta for her FOURTH “sold out” season! Her show, this year, season? Spotify! He has just released his Hedda Lettuce: Yes. They second, highly-anticipated album, is a loving send-up to her favorite town…. Puerto Vallarta! Hedda say two is company, three’s a Not the End of Me, in July 2018, crowd and four’s an orgy. and has received rave reviews will glamorize another season as she dishes out a tossed salad of Danny: You’ve been in many from the LGBTQ market, creating TV shows and movies, and you a vocal and enthusiastic fanbase, improvisational comedy, sultry songs, and dazzling gowns. (And also travel the world with your as well as a permanent place for live act. Which do you prefer? Featuring Steve Grand, Openly himself in the music industry! it’s entirely fat-free!) She will Gay Internet Sensation and gladly engage you in a night of Hedda: I love live Grand’s songs are a living performing! It’s where my Recording Artist! testimonial of the trials and storytelling, bawdy and biting OPENING NIGHT - Tuesday, wit, spontaneous comedy, and heart is. I especially love tribulations that he experienced performing in the Red Room November 13 - PARTY 8:30 pm as he came to the realization that live (not lip-synched) singing! / SHOW 9:30 pm Her show includes her nationally- Cabaret at Act II. It’s an he was gay. He started writing amazing room, they did a great November 13, 20, 27 - 9:30 pm his songs at age 11 as a way to acclaimed original comedic music November 15, 29 - 7:30 pm that is peppered with parodies of job. But I’d really love for you understand and express himself. to paint it green. (She is still December 4, 11, 18, 24, People have always related to his old time favorites and startling 25, 28 - 9:30 pm satire. Hedda Lettuce is one of working on us.) music, because each song was Danny: What’s your favorite December 6, 13, 20, 21, 27 - written about a specific moment or New York City’s premiere drag 7:30 pm queens and keeps the audience thing about Puerto Vallarta? time in his life. Many of his songs Hedda: The boys!!!! I love January 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, express the pain of going through a screaming with laughter for the 22, 24, 29, 31 - 7:30 pm entire show! the culture, the beaches, the brutal breakup with his long-term food, and the relationships I Steve Grand returns partner. “I tried to be as brutally am making in the community. triumphantly to the Red Room for honest as I could be in my songs,” Oh, and the Chihuahuas. a 3-month run, after his extremely Grand said. “People have told me Danny: I heard you adopted a successful string of shows last it’s [sometimes] hard to listen to A salute to TV’s favorite variety chihuahua two seasons ago. season! 100% OF HIS SHOWS [my songs] because they feel what shows from the 70’s Hedda: Yes, her name is Lupe WERE SOLD OUT!! In 2013, I’m feeling. It’s painful, but it’s A Don & Rhonda Production and she was a rescue. Now Grand uploaded a music video still beautiful.” That is why he is OPENING NIGHT PARTY the two of us travel the to YouTube for his song, “All loved by so many and also why his - Sunday, November 19 - world together. I am her American Boy.” Immediately, it shows sell out every night! PARTY 6:00 pm / SHOW 7:00 pm “Emotional Support Human.” went viral, and within 8 days, he OPEN RUN - had over 1,000,000 views! The Every Monday at 7:00 pm Danny: Anything else you song tells the story of unrequited would like to mention? love between a young man and The 1970’s were a time of Hedda: I’ve got the perfect his heterosexual male friend. As a Featuring Hedda Lettuce’s change. Television (the “Boob doggie! Now, I am looking for result of his notoriety, this openly smorgasboard of live comedy, songs, Tube”) was still relatively new, the perfect husband. Oh, and gay artist has been lauded as a and stand-up improvisations and producers were trying to a successful season! trailblazer in the entertainment wean people away from the world and has had appearances OPENING NIGHT - Thursday, big screen. Variety shows For more of Hedda’s extremely on Good Morning America, CNN, November 15 - PARTY 8:30 / became a staple of American witty banter and entertainment, Larry King Now, and other national SHOW - 9:30 Television. Anyone that was come to her show! You will outlets where he has used his CONTINUING SHOWS - Every “someone” got their own television never forget this “Gifted Green platform to advocate for Human Thursday & Friday - 9:30 and variety show! Goddess of Gay-iety!” Rights and LGBT Equality. Tuesdays - 5:00 14

Think back to the time when unexpected humor! It also features Rumors (Fleetwood Mac tribute), you and your family sat in a one- Act II favorite, MaryJo Nelson, in California Dreamin’ (Mamas & the television home and enjoyed the the role of Cinderella! This crowd- Papas tribute),The Rocky Horror shows of Sonny & Cher, Laugh pleasing, old-fashioned (with its Picture Show, Sordid Lives, A In, Smothers Brothers, Captain new twists) musical is a winner! Chorus Line and Tapestry (music & Tennille, Tony Orlando & of Carole King), Rhonda and Don Dawn, Donny & Marie… and so are thrilled to bring this exciting many more. new show to Act II! These unforgettable variety shows About the Venue have made an indelible impression A Musical Celebration, featuring on our hearts. We hear a familiar the beloved music of Carly Simon, Act II is very excited about tune being sung by one of our Carole King and Joni Mitchell the 2018-2019 season! favorite 70’s artists and that warm, Produced by Don Pope Music and Dance from the 50’s and 60’s Featuring 35 different fuzzy feeling returns - we instantly and Rhonda Padmos Produced by Act II Entertainment shows, from October recall the time and place where we OPENING NIGHT - Tuesday, Directed by Alfonso López through May, Act II has first heard that song, and we find November 20 - PARTY 6:30 pm OPENING NIGHT - Saturday, been designated as the ourselves humming the tune and / SHOW 7:30 pm November 24 - PARTY 6:30 pm “BEST PERFORMANCE can’t get it out of our heads. November 20, 27, & / SHOW 7:30 pm VENUE” by the Vallarta “Boob Tube” is a show that will December 4, 11 & 18 - 7:30 pm OPEN RUN - Every Saturday Tribune! Many of Vallarta’s transport you back to those magical 7:30 pm (thru January 26) favorite performers are In their inimitable style, Rhonda 70’s! Don Pope and Rhonda Every Saturday 5:00 pm returning to our stages, but Padmos and Don Pope present the Padmos return to the Main Stage (starting February 2) there’s also some hot, new timeless music of 60’s icons, Carole with their live band, playing the surprises in store! Act II King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Act II is pleased to announce songs that you love. This show is a engages, inspires, entertains Simon. These women are three of a brand new 50’s and 60’s nostalgic trip down Memory Lane. and challenges audiences the most enduring and important show, “Twist and Shout,” with theatrical productions women in popular music. They featuring musical hits from the that range from the classics collectively represent, in their lives 50’s and 60’s! The dynamic duo, to new works. We train and and their songs, a great swath of Pedro Islas and Faride Talamás support the next generation Rodgers and Hammerstein’s girls who came of age in the late perform many of the songs that of theater artists, we provide A musical based on the fairy tale Cinderella 1960s. This show captures the music you love…. I Wanna Be Loved arts education programs that Produced by Act II Entertainment of the 60’s like none other before it! By You, Can’t Take My Eyes Off promote lifelong learning to Directed by Alfonso López Don and Rhonda are well- of You, Be My Baby, Lollipop, I a diverse community, and we known musicians from Canada Only Want to Be With You, Twist celebrate the essential power OPENING NIGHT PARTY - who arrived in Puerto Vallarta in and Shout... and more! This show of the theater to illuminate our Wednesday, November 20 - the 1980’s as guest musicians on has a unique format and is full of common humanity. 6:00 pm / Show - 7:00 pm the television show, THE LOVE singing, comedy, and DANCING to For a complete description of November 20, 23, 27, 30 & BOAT. Currently, in their 6th the rhythms that changed the world! all our upcoming shows, go to December 4, 7, 21, 28 - 7:00 pm season at ACT II with shows like www.act2pv.com.The Act II OPEN RUN - Matinee Shows Come Together (Beatles tribute), Every Sunday at 3:00 pm Entertainment Stages complex is located at Insurgentes 300 Act II is proud to be presenting (corner of Basilio Badillo & Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Insurgentes), 2nd floor, in “Cinderella,” a musical based on the Zona Romántica, Puerto this beloved fairy tale! In Act Vallarta, Jalisco. Phone II’s inimitable style, co-producers 322.222.1512. Tickets can be Danny Mininni and Alfonso purchased at www.act2pv. López, add some hilarious twists com. The box office opens and turns to this magical and daily at 10:00 a.m., and there is much-loved story. In fact, it is a second box office across the the perfect family show. With its street from Garbo’s on Pulpito iconic and memorable music, the Street in the Romantic Zone. little ones in the audience will Don’t forget! For more be enthralled and the adults will information or to buy tickets, enjoy the irreverent and sometimes go to www.act2pv.com 15

2.- Immigration: “It’s been an era according to a Quinnipiac University of huge demographic, racial, cultural, National Poll released today. This religious and generational change,” compares to the results of a September says Paul Taylor, author of The Next survey by the independent Quinnipiac Krystal Frost America. “While some celebrate University National Poll, showing 41 these changes, others deplore them” percent of American voters supporting 3.- Washington: When asked a Kavanaugh confirmation, with 42 if they trust the government, percent opposed. Independent voters, The Angry Americans 89% of Republicans and 72% of who supported Kavanaugh 45 - 39 Democrats say “only sometimes” percent September 10, oppose his From Charlottesville,Virginia… or “never”, according to Pew confirmation 49 - 39 percent today. Research. Six out of 10 Americans Women oppose confirmation 55 - 37 A CNN/ORC poll carried out in normally go to the northwest and think the government has too much percent, while men support it 49 - 40 December 2016 suggests 69% of east coast to visit family and friends. power, a survey by Gallup suggests, percent. White voters say 51 - 40 percent Americans are either “very angry” It is always a culture shock to come while the government has been named confirm Kavanaugh. Opposed are black or “somewhat angry” about “the way into the extremes we notice from as the top problem in the US for two voters 81 - 11 percent and Hispanic things are going” in the US. being back in the helter-skelter arena. years in a row - above issues such as voters 65 - 30 percent. Choosing Trump rated lower in Now, added to fear tactics, political the economy, jobs and immigration, between Kavanaugh and his accuser, trustworthiness than Obama, Bush manipulations, misleading food according to the organisation. Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, 48 percent and Clinton - Pew Research Center: information, medication ads, etc., you 4.- America’s place in the world: of American voters most believe Ford “Donald Trump receives generally can add ANGER. America is used to being seen as as 41 percent most believe Kavanaugh.” negative ratings from the public The Americans are just plain mad. a superpower but the number of Just saying… We are on our way across a range of personal traits and The piss-offness running right under Americans that think the US “stands home… see you around. characteristics. Just 24% of Americans the skin which manifests itself into above all other countries in the world” say Trump is even-tempered, while road rage, unwarranted aggressive went from 38% in 2012 to 28% behavior toward strangers (we in 2016, Pew Research suggests. nearly three times as many (70%) Krystal Frost say that description does not apply to were subject to this) and general Seventy percent of Americans For questions and comments - him. Fewer than half say that Trump unfriendliness, paranoia... (yes, we also think the US is losing respect Cell: 322 116-9645, is a strong leader (43%), well-informed are from Mexico…) internationally, according to a 2017 poll by the centre. Email: [email protected] (38%), empathetic (36%) or trustworthy Who can blame them? It seems they 5.- Divided Nation: Democrats (34%). … A large majority (68%) – have lost control over their government and Republicans have become more including about half of Democrats – which is so divided they can’t move ideologically polarised than ever. The says Trump is ‘someone who stands forward on the basic needs of the typical (median) Republican is now up for what he believes in.’ The latest American people. That guy at the helm more conservative in his or her core national survey by Pew Research is a complete embarrassment to the social, economic and political views than country. Everybody bashes him calling Center, conducted Sept. 18-24 among 94% of Democrats, compared with 70% him a liar, cheater, self-interested 1,754 adults, finds that Trump gets in 1994, according to Pew Research. bully. The health insurance plans lower ratings than his predecessors The median Democrat, meanwhile, is are in shambles, the doctor visits and in recent mid-term years – Barack more liberal than 92% of Republicans, Obama, George W. Bush and Bill medication prices rising. The kids can’t up from 64%. The study also found that Clinton – for being trustworthy, play in neighborhoods but prefer to meet the share of Americans with a highly empathetic and well-informed. up in shopping malls. The pressure to negative view of the opposing party has 69% are angry because the political consume is great, the kids all NEED a doubled, and that the animosity is so system “seems to only be working for new iPhone to keep up with the friends deep, many would be unhappy if a close the insiders with money and power, like and shopping malls. The poor husband relative married someone of a different those on Wall Street or in Washington,” guy works his butt off, and the working political persuasion. We have friends according to a NBC/Wall Street Journal wife/mother is expected to clean, cook, that have dropped friendships due to poll a few months ago.. bake cookies, shop, and be skinny, fit, opposing political views. Many people are not only angry, they nurturing, sexy and sophisticated. are angrier than they were a year ago, I went to Prof. Google and find And now the Kavanaugh. according to an NBC/Esquire survey our observations are not so out of Quinnipiac University: “With wide last month - particularly Republicans line. “The grumbling madness is gender, racial and partisan gaps, and (61%) and white people (54%) but also the slippy sliding of the American a shift in support among independent 42% of Democrats, 43% of Latinos and dream.” Vanessa Barford, BBC News, voters, 48 percent of American voters 33% of African Americans. Washington DC notes. say the U.S. Senate should not This has been the first time in over 1.- Economy: the middle class confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the 30 years we have spent more than household income has stagnated U.S. Supreme Court, as 42 percent a couple of weeks in the U.S. We while prices increasingly raise. say Kavanaugh should be confirmed, 16

incredible feeling to have someone Additionally, individual therapy that you can identify with or that can provide the most private can identify with you! intimate setting creating a sense of There are specific support groups safety unattainable any other way. Giselle Bellanger RN, LCSW for so many problems and traumas There are things a person only feels such as: grief and loss, rape, comfortable sharing and processing sexual abuse or incest, and 12-step in individual sessions. Therapy programs for alcohol and is non-judgmental, non-shaming, Most of us find support from way. That capacity comes drug addiction, families of and invites you to risk revealing our friends, family members, from either having been addiction, codependency, and yourself in order to grow. and colleagues on a daily basis in through similar experiences adult children of alcoholics. Regardless of our past, of what informal settings that promote and before and therefore being Support groups also our childhood or our families create bonds between us. This type able to relate to others at a provide us with a way to did or did not provide, we can of support is indispensable and we level unbeknownst to the rest measure and compare our intentionally seek out people we cannot imagine our lives without of us or from having been experience in terms of believe can positively influence us, it. Of course, there are some of us professionally educated and consequences, intensity, reflect back positive encouraging who have never known these types trained to treat certain problems, pain, destruction, and loss. The messages, reinforce our strengths of friendships or relationships and traumas, and emotions in a way people and their experiences and positive attributes, and give are very unfamiliar with the power others can not. provide a face of reality that what us recognition for our efforts and of sharing with others and seeking Support groups exist for a reason we are going through is real, accomplishments. support from others. Nevertheless, Support groups bring people tangible, unexaggerated. They are Admit you have a problem it is a very important part of our together who have had similar also living proof that you can heal, and ask for help emotional health and growth and experiences. There is something move on with your life, and resolve For some of us the hardest part something we must never surrender very healing about hearing someone certain emotions. They can “show is to admit that we have a problem. striving towards. else describe an event or the way you the way” if you are humble Admitting we have a problem, or We are not alone! they feel in a way that is so similar enough to allow them and to benefit admitting that we weren’t able to There are times when we need to your own experience that they from the wisdom of their journey. recover from a traumatic event the more specialized specific support could be telling your story. It is Therapy can provide way that we think we should have, like the kind a support group or very validating to realize that you what’s been missing is very difficult. Other people have therapist can provide. We may are not the only one who has been Therapy is supportive in many great difficulty asking for help. We need the safety of anonymity and through “it” (whatever trauma or ways as well. Group therapy must ask for help. We must not confidentiality before we feel ready dysfunctional family experience or accomplishes many of the same let shame or embarrassment be an to share particular experiences and drug addiction, etc) and it is very things as support groups in terms obstacle. It is very difficult to ask feelings. Part of what makes us feel encouraging to realize you can of validation and an opportunity to for help if you think you should be safe is knowing we are not alone, recover from “it.” They represent learn from others, but with a different able to do it alone; on your own, or that there are people who understand the possibilities and the hope of tone and from a slightly different that it makes you weak to admit that us and care how we are doing, that recovery. They know the way perspective. It also provides an you can not do it alone. Maybe we can truly empathize with us and down the unknown path and they opportunity for many lessons in a don’t want other people to know our situation, and most importantly will accompany you and guide you safe more controlled setting (which we have a problem or experienced that are capable of supporting us in your process. They will support is the responsibility of the therapist). a trauma because we are ashamed, in a productive, effective, healthy and applaud your efforts… What an For example, the therapist teaches or think they won’t understand, or new ways of behaving, responding, won’t be supportive. Whatever and managing and expressing the reason, we must not remain feelings, which are learned through bound with shame, trapped with our interactions with other group secrets, or isolated. Reach out! members, and then practiced outside of group in personal relationships.

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livable. These factors are relevant whether looking at the property as an investment or a home. What looks cheap at first sight may not turn out to be.

Harriet Murray Loss Aversion Can have a negative impact on real estate investors, particularly those who bought property at elevated prices during a bubble. Loss aversion often makes real estate investors reluctant to sell when Irrational and emotional real estate markets prices fall, even when it’s unlikely that prices will bounce back anytime soon. Nick Armet writes about investments for a UK firm. He has By hanging onto a property that has lost money, investors may miss interesting views on our emotional connection to real estate. Here out on the opportunity to invest that money in something more profitable. are some: The asset class of real estate demonstrates a pronounced influence Status Quo Bias of behavioral bias. Every investment, whether it’s stocks, bonds, real estate or Real estate is a highly emotive asset in most cultures. This can help commodities, fluctuates in value. Prices rise, and they fall, and then explain phases of ‘irrational exuberance’ in property markets where they do it all again… and again. prices move away from fundamentals. Despite this predictability, most investors are caught off guard by Real estate markets suffer from a greater degree of information these market cycles. Real estate prices rise, oftentimes very quickly, asymmetry than stock markets. No two assets are the same, and there is and then the bubble bursts, leaving everyone surprised. It’s such a no central exchange. Sellers tend to know more about assets than buyers. surprise because of status quo bias. This is a fact, which real estate intermediaries can exploit. The quality Investors buy real estate in hot markets because they expect it of, and access to, information is much poorer than in stock markets. to continue going up. Investors expect this because the market has Human subjectivity tends to play a much more influential role in the recently been rising. Status quo (Latin for “the state in which”) bias operation of this market than in other more information-efficient markets. helps them forget about cycles. Studies provide similar support for the idea that sharp appreciations ¨This time is different, never is.¨ Change is hard and going back in property prices are at least in part due to over-optimistic expectations. to the status quo is easier than doing anything. Take time to think In fact, models of economic fundamentals explain only between 10% about the decision you need to make. Change will come more easily and 40% of changes in property prices. if you take the time to get used to it. But give yourself a deadline or It is clear that real estate prices are very volatile, but this volatility you will go back to loss aversion. is not fully explained by fundamentals. The behavior of investors and real estate market participants themselves is the issue. This article is based upon legal opinions, current information on real estate and my personal experiences in the Puerto Vallarta-Bahía Herding and Groupthink de Banderas areas. I recommend that each potential buyer or seller Can explain why pricing moves away from fundamentals and of Mexican real estate conduct his own due diligence and review. demonstrate other implications. Herding can encourage over- investment in certain markets and sectors. For example, the London prime property market was a significant beneficiary of real estate sentiment in recent years as investors strongly favored prime assets in Harriet Murray the post-financial crisis environment. Can be contacted at [email protected] www.casasandvillas.com Despite the fact that real estate is an asset class which demands a long-term perspective, investors show a repeated bias towards fast and short -term return. When herding combines with loss aversion, we can see some of the most disastrous consequences in real estate because of the illiquid nature of this asset. Real estate investors are highly sensitive to capital loss. We know that losses are felt as least twice deeply as gains.

Denomination effect Prices that are low can cause behavior that results in spending as much – or even more – as would have been spent buying a property or stock with a higher price tag. One way to deal with the denomination effect in real estate is to get a realistic valuation – and how much the required fixing up will cost. You also need to consider the time involved in making the property 18

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Tuesdays - 10 a.m. - Humanitarian Tour of Corazón de Emergency Line: 911 Niña, including brunch. Reserve with Melissa: 224-9209 or email [email protected] Tuesdays - 12 noon - 6 p.m. Ceviche & Aguachile Fair - 178-8999 / Emergency: 911 by the Pier on Fca. Rodriguez Wednesdays - Tango class: 7-8 p.m., Practilonga! 8-10 p.m.- at J&B Dancing Club, Fco. Madero 178. Free! 178-8800 / Emergency: 222-1527 Thursdays - 1-2 p.m. - Intelligent Movement Forever classes w/ Via Anderson. Info: [email protected] or www.intelligentmovmentforever.com Fridays - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - PuRR Project Adoptions - in Plaza Marina Fridays - Shabbat Services & dinner. In Guadalajara: 01 333 268-2100 Info & Reservations: [email protected] Emergency: 01 555 080-2000 Email: [email protected] Fridays - 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Marsol Market - by the pier

Saturdays - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. - AngeliCat & Acopio Pet Adoptions - at Plaza Caracol Saturdays - 5 p.m. - Bilingual Mass - at Our Lady of Guadalupe - near main square Saturdays - 12 noon to 1 p.m. - Metaphysical Group - at the Cuale Cultural Center at the east end of Isla Cuale Info: [email protected] Sundays - 6 to 7 p.m. - Municipal Band, 7 to 8 p.m. - Danzon Music - Dancing in the main square SPCA - To find your perfect companion animal rescued by the SPCA, please contact [email protected] PLEASE leaf through this issue for the many events that do not appear here ...and JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! N.B.: All events are subject to change without notice. For a comprehensive list of most -if not all- charity groups and non-profit organizations in and around PV, you may want to check out: ww.puertovallarta.net/fast_facts/non-profit.php 19

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to Profeco, but that did not get you have a failed motherboard things resolved. She ended up just or a bad screen on a laptop after buying a new laptop in the interim. the 1 year mark, and you don’t If you live here most of the have the extended warranty, it’ll year, you may want to consider run you $150.-$250. U.S. to have purchasing your next laptop here either of those fixed. The extended as opposed to saving a few dollars warranty really is so worth it, if and buying in the US. Warranties it’s from a reliable manufacturer. from most laptops bought in the US Also never buy a BestBuy or Hardware Warranties do not have “worldwide” warranty retail store’s extended warranty. coverage. Having someone “mule” They just “re-sell” you the same I thought it’s time to relook at an paperwork on it and called HP. your dead laptop up to the US for manufacturers’ extended warranty item that people often forget about, After some testing on the phone they warranty work, is a big pain. with 150% markup on it. Always when buying a new computer- the were satisfied about the problems I Now if you do have a warranty get the extended warranty directly warranty. We know in great detail initially reported. I was given my claim, what about your important with the manufacturer. the warranty and extended warranty golden “orden de servicio” and told documents and photos? If you can One note about the fine print available on a new car. But when to call back in a day or two to be back up any data, before sending of computer screen AND TV it comes to a new computer, I think given the DHL shipping number for your computer in for warranty work, warranties. Just because you may people are just excited to get the the empty box being sent by HP to you should. Of course it is always have a bad pixel (odd color dot on new toy home and see how fast it send in my laptop to Guadalajara for best if you’ve been doing backups the screen) it does not necessarily is compared to their old museum- warranty repair. as you go, to avoid a “crisis” point. fall into the warranty covered ready computer. In the rush you Long story short, HP did a very Manufacturers cover their butts category. Standard industry may forget to ask about basic good job. HP only had the laptop very well on client’s data. If you practice is that you must have at warranty and extended warranties in their labs for 3 working days. check on the websites of any brand least 5 bad pixels on your screen or for your new purchase. That includes for testing to verify name computer manufacturer TV, in order for it to be a warranty All name brand computer the old motherboard was failing, under warranties, you’ll find an issue. You’ll see some unknown manufacturers give a 1-year locating and installing the new average of 6 pages of fine print. brands of dirt cheap flat screen warranty - parts and labor. HP, motherboard to fit my model of Buried deep in there is a line that TV’s out there. BEWARE - ask Dell, and Sony have good warranty laptop, and testing to ensure all was everyone should be aware of: about the warranty before buying track records here in Mexico. HP good again. Another 2 working “IF CUSTOMER’S DATA that “incredible” deal!! even has on-site warranty for days for shipping and I was back IS ALTERED OR LOST I’ve asked about some real cheap some models. On-site warranty is up and running. DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, TV’s I’ve seen in stores around where the HP tech comes to you! Unfortunately the same cannot be FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION town here and they only had 6 At the end of the day, how the said for some other manufacturer’s OF THE HARDWARE OR months warranty!! …IF you can manufacturer honors their warranty here. Acer has a terrible track OTHER STORAGE DEVICES find the manufacturer when you makes all the difference. record for doing warranty repair AND THE DATA CANNOT need them. If a company doesn’t I’ve seen VERY good warranty work in Mexico. I have one client BE RECOVERED; THE have faith in their product… why service from HP Mexico personally. who sent her laptop in for warranty MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT should you?? If the price seems too 2 years ago, my then 8-month and 3 months went by and still BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE good to be true... it probably is. old HP laptop developed a failing no word of a returning, working OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY That’s all my time for now. If motherboard. I looked up my laptop. The client ended up going OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING you’d like to download this article THEREFROM.” There it is... your or previous ones, you can do so at data. The manufacturer will not be www.RonnieBravo.com and click responsible for your Aunt Mary’s on “articles”. See you again next 75th birthday party pictures, or that week... until then, remember: only copy of your 2016 tax return files. safe Internet! Now what about extended warranties? We all hear about them, but most people do not get the extended coverage. I think its Ronnie Bravo money well spent-especially for can be found at CANMEX Computers. laptops! The average cost of an www.RonnieBravo.com Sales, Repairs, extra 2 years warranty (for a total Data Recovery, Networking, Wi-Fi, hardware of 3 years) is around $150. U.S. upgrades, Graphic Design, House-calls available. Cellular 044-322-157-0688 To put that in perspective, if or just email to [email protected] 21

long as you remember the seasonal Master Baiter’s is proud to announce Perfect water temps, Dorado rains are still happening. This means our newest boat dedicated to Monster you will find dirty water throughout Yellowfin Tuna in the range of 200 moving in, Marlin at Corbeteña the bay, but the currents will open up lbs. and up! It’s a 2½-day trip in a Stan Gabruk clean areas. To be straight, the trash luxurious 54 ft. Delta that’s first class (Owner of Master Baiter's Sportfishing & Tackle) line is producing smaller Dorado as all the way. You know this is a long it normally will. 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Its thick, rubbery, of Biology at the University of green and Mexico, Ander Lindstrom of white stems Nongnooch Tropical Gardens near Pedilanthus tithymaloides grow back Pattaya, Thailand, Barry Fugatt of and forth ‘Variegatus’ the Linnaeus Teaching Gardens in between Family: Euphorbiaceae Tulsa, Oklahoma, and renowned each leaf - Also known as: Zig-Zag Plant, tropical plant author and lecturer, in a zig-zag Christmas Candle, Redbird Dr. Art Whistler from Hawaii. manner Cactus, Japanese Poinsettia, These gentlemen are true botanists Slipper Spurge or Slipper Flower of the highest order – not “dabble in the dirt” or “muddle in the mud” sorts such as me - and I will, One seldom encounters plants with forever, be in their debt for their multiple names as diverse in their many kindnesses!) inferred representation/description! The first of these professionals, (Those familiar with me are well Dr. Mark Olson, shared that this is aware of my great appreciation for “native to Mexico (common in the the patient friendship and sage, southern Isthmus of Tehuantepec botanical counsel provided to me area), into Central America and the by Dr. Mark Olson of the Institute Caribbean islands. Here, in Mexico, you can find dry side of the Manantlán massif people call it zapatito de la virgen very close to you just into Jalisco or zapatito del diablo. (But more - E. diazlunana; another common pertinent is it to) note that the genus in moister mid-elevation areas in Pedilanthus no longer exists with Nayarit and Jalisco and probably the entire clade now subsumed into Colima and down through Guererro Euphorbia. The clade, of thirteen - E. peritropoides - with amazing species, are all found in Mexico. dangling duck-like inflorescences; In fact, there is one species found one completely endemic to Ola Brisa near Ola Brisa Gardens on the pass Jalisco from El Tuito up into the Gardens going to Colima - P. calcaratus Sierra de Cacoma in the area of is near an /E. calcarata; one endemic to the Continued on next page... epicenter of Pedilanthus clade diversity 23

Desmoronado - E. colligata; and it in a well-drained potting mix for yet another endemic, the amazing cacti and succulents. Apply a balanced tree, E. coalcomanensis, from near liquid fertilizer monthly during active Coalcomán in Michoacán not far growth; and water once a week. from the Colima border. So, you are In the wild, bright light and near an epicenter of Pedilanthus perfect conditions, it can reach a clade diversity. height of ten feet (3.04 meters) but In turn, and more plant- more often, “in captivity,” it may specifically, as written by the latter stay around four to six feet (1.22- of these individuals, regarding the 1.83 meters) high and that – or Pedilanthus tithymaloides, Dr. Art a bit more – in width. Provide a Whistler noted in his book, “Tropical bright location indoors or a sunny Ornamentals,” that the Devil’s to party shaded location outside. Backbone “is widely cultivated for The Devil’s Backbone requires its red cyathia (a cuplike, highly no support nor rigid truss (a poor reduced inflorescence).” Yep, attempt at osteogenetic humor there) As one of its names implies, definitely a but does seek well-draining soil and this plant’s thick, rubbery, green ‘Variegatus’! minimal watering - just once a week and white stems grow back and is usually adequate. Prune freely to forth between each leaf - in a zig- maintain size and shape. zag manner. Attached to them are alternating, never segmented, green and white variegated leaves that https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_ take on a rosy blush in bright, sunny Review-g150791-d5984161-Reviews-Ola_ conditions. That latter name – Slipper Brisa_Gardens-Manzanillo_Pacific_Coast.html Flower – is derived from the fact that its flowers are thought to look somewhat like such. Pedilanthus is Tommy Clarkson from the Greek word meaning both In Manzanillo, visit Ola Brisa Gardens, “shoe” and “flower.” (Why do I Tommy and Patty’s verdant, multi-terraced think that in ancient Greece one had tropical paradise nestled on a hill overlooking the magnificent vista of Santiago Bay. to be wary of someone’s request to Leisurely meander its curved, paved path, smell their pedilanthus?) sap that can irritate one’s skin and or transplanting to avoid possible experiencing, first hand, a delicious array It can be grown as a landscape could well be rather harmful if discomforting, skin irritation. of palms, plants and flowers from all over plant maturing into a shrub from ingested. So locate the plant where The Pedilanthus tithymaloides seeks the world. Or e-mail questions to him at six to eight feet (2-2.5 meters) tall. it won’t be in contact with overly a bright location. In our environs, [email protected] For back issues of Indoors, they seldom bloom, but are explorative children and pets – it makes an attractive deck or patio “Roots”, gardening tips, tropical plant book or to schedule a tropical garden lunch, please that long overstaying house guest, specimen and, on the whole, is a useful enjoyed for their beautiful form and visit www.olabrisagardens.com colorful foliage. However, regardless however, may be an entirely different landscape plant in virtually all frost- issue! I encourage the wearing of free climates. They’re easy to grow. https://www.facebook.com/ of where sited, keep in mind that all olabrisagardens?ref=hl parts of this plant contain a milky garden gloves when pruning its stems Ensconce (what a wonderful word!) 24

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