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If you’ve been meaning to find a little information on the region, but never You are here, finally! quite got around to it, we hope that the following will help. If you look at We wish you a warm the maps on this page, you will note that PV (as the locals call it) is on the west coast of Mexico, smack in the middle of the Bay of Banderas - one of the largest bays in this country - which includes southern part of Welcome the state of Nayarit to the north and the northern part of Jalisco to the south. Thanks to its privileged location -sheltered by the Sierra Madre mountains- the Bay is well protected against the hurricanes spawned in the Pacific. Hurricane Kenna did come close on October 25, 2002, but actually touched down in San Blas, Nayarit, some 200 kms north of PV. The town sits on the same parallel as the Hawaiian Islands, thus the similarities in the climate of the two destinations.

AREA: 1,300 sq. kilometers that can only be boarded there. They have pre-fixed rates yet, if you have a “bank card”, withdraw funds from your POPULATION: 350,000 inhabitants per passenger. City cabs are yellow or white, and charge by account back home. Try to avoid exchanging money at CLIMATE: Tropical, humid, with an average of 300 sunny the ride, not by passenger. When you ask to go downtown, your hotel. Traditionally, those offer the worst rates. days per year. The temperature averages 28°C (82°F) and the remember that your fare covers the ENTIRE central area, so WHAT TO DO: Even if your all-inclusive hotel is everything rainy season extends from late June to early October. make sure you are brought to the main plaza! Pick up a free you ever dreamed of, you should experience at least a FAUNA: Nearby Sierra Vallejo hosts a great variety map, and insist on your full value from the driver! Note the little of all that Vallarta has to offer - it is truly a condensed of animal species such as iguana, guacamaya, deer, number of your taxi in case of any problem, or if you forget version of all that is Mexican and existed before «Planned raccoon, etc. something in the cab. Then your hotel or travel rep can help Tourist Resorts», such as Cancun, Los Cabos and Ixtapa, SANCTUARIES: Bahía de Banderas encloses two Marine you check it out or lodge a complaint. were developed. Millions have been spent to ensure that National Parks - Los Arcos and the Marieta Islands - where Uber has also been available in PV for the past year or so. the original “small town” flavor is maintained downtown, in diving is allowed under certain circumstances but fishing of Download their app in your smartphone. the Old Town and on the South Side. any kind is prohibited. Every year, the Bay receives the visit of TIME ZONE: The entire State of Jalisco is on Central Time, DRINKING WATER: The false belief that a Mexican vacation the humpback whales, dolphins and manta rays in the winter. as is the area of the State of Nayarit from Lo de Marcos in the must inevitably lead to an encounter with Moctezuma’s During the summer, sea turtles, a protected species, arrive to north to the Ameca River, i.e.: Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, La Cruz revenge is just that: false. For the 26th year in a row, Puerto its shores to lay their eggs. de Huanacaxtle, Sayulita, San Pancho, Punta Mita, etc. North Vallarta’s water has been awarded a certification of purity for ECONOMY: Local economy is based mainly on tourism, of Lo De Marcos, Guayabitos, La Peñita, San Blas, etc. are on human consumption. It is one of only two cities in Mexico that construction and to a lesser degree, on agriculture, Mountain Time, i.e.: one hour behind PV time. can boast of such accomplishment. True, the quality of the mainly tropical fruit such as mango, papaya, watermelon, TELEPHONE CALLS: Always check on the cost of long water tested at the purification plant varies greatly from what pineapple, guanabana, cantaloupe and bananas. distance calls from your hotel room. Some establishments comes out of the tap at the other end. So do be careful. On CURRENCY: The Mexican Peso is the legal currency in charge as much as U.S. $7.00 per minute! the other hand, most large hotels have their own purification Mexico although Canadian and American dollars are widely CELL PHONES: Most cellular phones from the U.S. and equipment and most restaurants use purified water. If you accepted. Canada may be programmed for local use, through Telcel and want to be doubly sure, you can pick up purified bottled BUSES: A system of urban buses with different routes. IUSAcell, the local carriers. To dial cell to cell, use the prefix 322, water just about anywhere. Current fare is $10.00 Pesos per ticket and passengers then the seven digit number of the person you’re calling. Omit EXPORTING PETS: Canadian and American tourists often must purchase a new ticket every time they board another the prefix if dialling a land line. fall in love with one of the many stray dogs and cats in Vallarta. bus. There are no “transfers”. LOCAL CUSTOMS: Tipping is usually 15%-20% of the bill Many would like to bring it back with them, but believe that the TAXIS: There are set rates within defined zones of the at restaurants and bars. Tip bellboys, taxis, waiters, maids, laws do not allow them to do so. Wrong. If you would like to town. Do not enter a taxi without agreeing on the price with etc. depending on the service. Some businesses and offices bring a cat or a dog back home, call the local animal shelter for the driver FIRST. If you are staying in a hotel, you may want close from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., reopening until 7 p.m. or later. In more info: 293-3690. to check the rates usually posted in the lobby. Also, if you restaurants, it is considered poor manners to present the LOCAL SIGHTSEEING: A good beginning would be to take know which restaurant you want to go, do not let the driver check before it is requested, so when you’re ready to leave, one of the City Tours offered by the local tour agencies. Before change your mind. Many restaurateurs pay commissions ask «La cuenta, por favor» and your bill will be delivered to you. boarding, make sure you have a map and take note of the to taxi drivers and you may end up paying more than you MONEY EXCHANGE: Banks will give you a higher rate places you want to return to. Then venture off the beaten path. should, in a second-rate establishment! There are 2 kinds of exchange than the exchange booths (caja de cambio), Explore a little. Go farther than the tour bus takes you. And of taxi cabs: those at the airport and the maritime port though not all offer exchange services to foreigners. Better don’t worry - this is a safe place. 3 Vitea to host the first Becas Breakfast th November 13 November 13, 2019 Breakfast at Vitea December 4, 2019 Breakfast at De Cantaro January 11, 2020 Golf Tournament January 15, 2020 Breakfast at Coco’s Kitchen February 12, 2020 Breakfast at River Cafe March 6, 2020 Becas Ball 2020 Aprill 1, 2020 Breakfast at Daiquiri Dicks

their education. Scholarships are provided to students in secondary school through university and help with the mounting costs for tuition, Becas Vallarta is a local non-profit supplies and uniforms. To help, Becas Vallarta organization that has provided scholarships will host a series of fun events this season. to deserving students for over 57 years! This Join us for the kick-off breakfast at 9 a.m. on dedicated organization has helped thousands of Wednesday, November 13th at Vitea. students achieve their dreams and goals through In addition to the breakfast itself, there will education. Many of the former Becados (grant be a silent auction and a raffle. Tickets are recipients) are currently doctors, engineers, $300 pesos each. Won’t you come and enjoy lawyers and educators who contribute their a delicious breakfast and help a local child time toward helping current students succeed. achieve their potential? Our program targets students from For tickets or more information please call

economically deprived areas, who have good to at Suzanne Erickson at 322 221 55 99 or Lisa Map) on Central number (See location excellent grades, but cannot afford to continue Colquitt-Muñoz at 322-210-2079. 28

Sadly, due to lack of financing, two shelters Your Comments were forced to close their doors this year, one in Puebla and one in Guanajuato. Our Mexican not- [email protected] for-profit, Vida Reavivida AC, the organization that operates the Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter ([email protected]) is in Dear Friends of Banderas Bay the process of reopening a shelter in Guanajuato. Women’s Shelter, We have secured the building that will serve as 2019 has been a challenging year for organizations the shelter and we already have a partial staff such as ours that operate shelters for women and their consisting of a director, an adult psychologist, a children in situations of extreme gender violence child psychologist and social worker and a lawyer. in Mexico. Early in the year, the government cut During the next several weeks, we will be making a off all support for not-for-profit organizations, but few necessary modifications to the building and will thanks to many of my colleagues, a few friendly be working on completing the staff. people in the government and many concerned We plan for the shelter to be operational January citizens, the funding for shelters was reinstituted. 1, 2020. The first one or two years will be very Thanks to the federal government grant that we challenging, just as were the first couple of years received again this year and the support from many for the Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter. There fine people, the Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter will be many needs with very few resources. We has continued to operate at 100%. Although the are holding community informational meetings in government continued to offer financial support to Guanajuato as well as seeking financial and in-kind shelters, it did see fit to approve only two-thirds of support for the expat and national communities. the shelters that applied for federal assistance and Looks like we have our first fund raising event on th cut back on the financing of positions and other November 9 in Guanajuato. expenses in many shelters. This did not occur with Please spread the word and consider supporting our staffing, in fact we were able to add a second Casa Esperanza Guanajuato. social worker to our staff! David 4

From Three Hens and a Rooster Market… Willkommen, bienvenidos, welcome to all

To our first market of the season in the Lions’ Club hall! Three Hens and a Rooster market is glad to be back with plenty of joy and enthusiasm of which there is no lack! We’ve got so many old vendors and new vendors that cover the range that even our tables we’ve had to change. To give an idea of what’s in store for you, here are some of our returning vendors, just to name a few: Crumbs Bakery, Kim’s Kitchen, Faded Laundry, Beach Booty Jewelry, Mama Vallarta’s Jewish Comfort Foods, Imperial Bee products, Ricardo the medicine man, Coffee and Peanut Brittle by Alan and Ausel, Pattyjo’s water colors, alcohol ink and cards, Artisan Bakery, FabFrabicFellows, Jorge our silversmith, Connie - Todo Listo foods, Barbara Peters - deli and art. And not to be outdone by the vendors old, here’s a brief list of the new but not all are told: CampoVerde - fresh lettuces, veggies and fruits, fine deli and smoked meats by Arik and Yukari, Ceramics by Beatrice, Keto by Yasmine, Sushi and vegan foods. November 2nd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. El Día de los Muertos, it’s the Day of the Dead. Remember the date, Come check out our wares from alpha to zee. Start your day you’re invited to come! at the market where your woes you can shed. We’ll even have See old friends, make new ones face painters to decorate your head!! and have a bit of fun. (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location 23 Remember the location? We hope that you do. 280 Francisco Madero where we’ll be waiting for you! Have a super week! Stay strong and stay positive! (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location 9 5

Pasitos de Luz and Colina Spay & Neuter Clinic for our amazing RAFFLE and 50/50 BLACKOUT GAME! Each game allows you three chances to win! The winner of each game th receives a bingo bag full of great certificates generously donated 7 Annual Charity Bingos by local restaurants and businesses! The finalblackout game pays the winner cash with the winner taking home half the pot in pesos! Next Game: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 “Pick your own” Raffle prizes may include items like ACT II theatre tickets, jewelry, free haircuts, free drinks, or more very Every second Wednesday thru to April 2019 generous gift cards or items from our sponsors! The more raffle Cards go on Sale 3 p.m., Games start at 4 p.m. tickets you buy the more chances to win! Please give a shout out to and support our amazing sponsors At Nacho Daddy Restaurant of our raffle and bingo bags: ACT II, Diamonds International, Qulture, Boutique Theater, Manny’s Bar and Grill, Marcia Blondin, WE ARE BACK AGAIN! Come to Nacho Daddy’s on Alexander A Salon, Artepil Spa, Lucy’s Cuca Cabana, Langostinos, Wednesday, November 13th, 2019, to support 2 amazing charities: Bagel World, Deja New Consignment, Barcelona Tapas, Nacho Colina Spay & Neuter (free spay & neuter services for cats and Daddy, Cassandra Shaw Jewelry, Salon Malecon, and more! New dogs to those who are unable to pay) and the children of Pasitos de to this season, we welcome Michelle Williamson’s Old School yoga Luz (non-profit organization that provides care and rehabilitation for Every Body, El Rio BBQ, Witchery Salon, Botanical Gardens, for disabled children from low-income families in Puerto Vallarta). Blondies Loft + Slushbar, Puerto Vallarta Tours, David Pullen Our bingo games are played on paper cards and we supply ink Properties and more! daubers! There are 7 games not including the final black-out and Bingo is played upstairs at Nacho Daddy’s (287 Basilio Badillo). all games are different to make it interesting and fun! Increase your The room is large, air-conditioned and smoke free. Children are chances of winning by bringing clothing to donate to Pasitos de Luz welcome! Come play bingo, have fun, support these amazing charities OR Colina Spay Neuter accounts at Deja New – for every reasonable and enjoy the great atmosphere, food and beverage specials! donation of four items or more you will receive one free bingo card Are you interested in joining us? If you would like to volunteer for each of the 7 regular games. or donate a product/service/certificate, we would love to help Buy a package of seven games for $100 pesos or VIP bingo promote your local business! Please contact Verity Leslie at package for $300 which includes not only the games, but 5 tickets [email protected] with inquiries. 6 Vallarta Craft Beer Festival November 16 & 17 Special Guests • Pulque Chinga Quedito • Vinoteca If you love craft beer, make plans Mexico • Alquimista Cocktail Room now to be in town November 16-17 • Master Brewers from the Festival for the Third Annual Brewmasters Octenbulle de Boucheville in Beer Festival! Set to take place at the Montreal, Canada Rio Cuale Cultural Center, this fun There will also be plenty of wine, and free event will feature some of the an experimental cocktail stand with region’s - and the world’s best craft mixologists looking to impress the Mark your calendars beers - all in one place! public with their tasty concoctions This year’s festival focuses on the using beer as the main ingredient; Purr Project’s Fall Garage Sale will be on Saturday, November 9! regional beers crafted in Jalisco, but and a variety of food stands offering We’ve already collected lots of good stuff to sell, but we need your with 14 breweries participating, you will culinary delights that range from good stuff! Now’s the time to clean out those closets and drawers, have the opportunity to sample more traditional Mexican specialties like than 120 styles and varieties of artisan tacos, ceviches and aguachiles, to and get rid of all those thingamajigs, doodads, whatchamacallits and beer made by breweries in the greater hamburgers, pizzas, wings, artisanal doohickeys you’ve been holding on to. If you have clean, gently- Banderas Bay area and other states in ice cream, flavored water and more! used clothing, furniture, household items, artwork, books, jewelry, Mexico, along with master brewers All of this will be complemented by toys, holiday items - pretty much whatever - we’ll take it. As the from around the world, including: live music, contests, a children’s play date nears, we’ll announce pick-up / drop-off info. If you have small Regional/Mexican Breweries area and lots of fun for the entire family. items to donate now, please contact me ([email protected]) and • Cervecería Indecente • Cervecería If you love craft beer, you won’t we can arrange to meet. All proceeds of the sale will benefit the furry Los Cuentos • Cerveza Vallarta • want to miss this! Entrance is free and residents of the Purr Project shelter. Capital Pecado Cervecería • Cervecería the craft beers and food on offer are Barrio Chico • 7 Mares - Cervecería reasonably priced. • Steinbock, Cerveza Artesanal de For more information, visit https:// PuRR Project Ranch Tours Mexico • Cerveza Duque • Cervecería www.facebook.com/brewmasterspv/ de Colima • Cervecería Autlán Brewing (Source: banderasnews.com) Want to get acquainted with 200 cats • Cerveza Jade • Cerveceria YamBak and kittens up close and purr-sonal? Jump on the air-conditioned Superior Tours van and come with us to visit the PuRR Project ranch where you can pet, cuddle, hug, nuzzle, pamper, and snuggle to your heart’s content! Choose your pick-up location - we depart from Plaza Romy in the Romantic Zone on the south side of town at 9 a.m., VIP’s Restaurant by the Marina Walmart at 9:20 a.m., or the Autozone Store in the Lago Real parking lot in Nuevo Vallarta at approximately 9:45a.m. After considerable snuggle time with all our furry residents, we make a quick stop in San Juan de Valle, a charming little Mexican town near the ranch where we’ve discovered a great taco stand and some interesting little tiendas. You’ll be back at your pick-up point in Vallarta by 1:30 p.m. Reserving your spot is a breeze. Just go to our website (www. purrproject.com), and click on ‘I Want To Visit’ at the top of the page. You’ll find all the info you need about visiting the ranch, or send an email to [email protected] The cost is only $400 pesos if you pay on the van or $20. USD if you pay on-line by PayPal. Please note that these tours have been completely funded so every peso of your donation goes directly to the care of the cats residing at the ranch. (Please respect the fact that van space is limited -last-minute no-shows result in an empty seat and a loss of donations.) You can sign up now for any of the following dates: November 13 and 27; December 11 and 26; January 8 and 22; February 5 and 19; (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location 7 March 4 and 18; April 1. 7

“What about your plane tickets? Did you get a good deal?” “A few years ago we decided to opt for the one-way ticket.” “Is it cheaper?” she asked. “In a way yes, it is. Thing is… to get the best price you have to go on-line to the airline companies and the moment you see the price go down, you book it immediately. But you have to check the airlines at least 3-4 times a day as they can sneakily change without notice in a matter of minutes. From my previous experience, if you go through a third party they have the right to change flights and dump you due to overbooking, which is why I like to go straight to the airline’s website. I find it safer.” “So what is the difference in price today?” “Well, I checked the other day and the difference in price would have been about $650. Dollars had I not booked it one month ago! Probably because I love to fly direct with no layover. Don’t get me wrong… Mexico City’s airport is beautiful, but so big and complicated that you can miss a flight just by going from one gate to another!” By the way… “So…” she continued, “you buy your one-way ticket and then around Gabriella Namian March, you get the return ticket, right?” “Yes. And while we are on the subject, and because I will be staying “So, are your bags packed?”, asked my friend over the phone from the whole six months here, it is a good idea to register with the local Vallarta. Canadian Consulate in Vallarta.” “Not yet. Takes a bit of time to really get organized and not forget “Register? Whatever for?” anything behind.” “For all emergencies, they have a record of you and less time will be “So how do you do it?” wasted on unnecessary paperwork if need be. Trust me, it can’t hurt!” “Well,” I said, “a couple of weeks before leaving I start putting things “So how do you register?” aside on a couch, including the clothing I will wear on the day of departure. “You go on-line at [email protected] But then, there are other more important things to take care of.” and fill in whatever is necessary. I don’t know if the U.S.A. have a “Like what?” similar system but it’s a good thing to ask before your departure. This “When you leave for six months, there are a few things to consider. way, every citizen is accounted for”. First, calling the insurance company and advising them that your car will “Thanks! Good to know! So… anything else exciting in Montreal be in storage for that period. That means you will pay less insurance. these days? Have you tried any new restaurants?” she asked. Then, a couple of days before your departure, advise the Quebec “No, but one of our favorite restaurants, Café Cherrier, was closed Government that your car will be in storage. That, too, means that you last Monday and for a moment we thought they went under!” will have to pay less for your license plates. So, a couple of days before “Did they?” your return you can renew your plates on-line so you’re ready to drive “No (phew!)… it was closed because a film crew was filming when you get back!” FRENCH EXIT, starring Michelle Pfeiffer! I guess the area will be “What else?” swarming with fans and curious onlookers, if you know what I mean…” “Other than disconnecting your car batteries, call your phone, television “Well, I better let you go back to your packing… it might sound like and internet providers to suspend services for the period you’re gone. a heavy task but I know you can’t wait to get here! And I have to go You give them the dates to make sure your accounts and services will be and look for the guy that sells biological honey… Nos vemos pronto, reactivated upon your return.” amiga! I know you’re counting the days!” (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location Map) on Central number (See location 14 8 8 Kimberly-Clark recants after announcing no new investment Kimberly-Clark México “Unfortunately, we are continuing to indicated on Monday that it see signs that the economy in general wouldn’t invest any new money is slowing and we’re continuing to see in the country in the short term announcements from the government, due to the slowing economy or new policies of the government and a lack of confidence in the that are not what we would like to see policies of President López in order to start investing in the short Obrador. term,” said Pablo González Guajardo. González, left, is all smiles with But in a statement issued The company’s criticism of López Obrador but the two are not close. on Tuesday, the consumer the government is not surprising products company did a quick considering that Kimberly-Clark “As has been announced in financial turnaround, saying it was chairman Claudio X. González reports, the company will invest actually investing 3 billion Laporte, Pablo González’s father, is a about 3 billion pesos in 2019 and it pesos (US $157 million) in prominent opponent of the president, is estimated that in 2020 – contrary Mexico this year and expects to with whom he shares a strained history. to what has been published in some make an even bigger investment In the lead-up to the 2018 media reports that refer to the call in 2020. presidential election, López Obrador with investors – the figure will be The CEO of Kimberly- described González Laporte as greater,” the company said. Clark México made the initial “malicious” and “influential” and “In said call, the company referred announcement in a call with accused him of participating in “the to the national and international investors and analysts to review electoral fraud of 2006.” context in which a slower pace of the company’s third quarter The president believes that he growth is observed. Consequently, an results. was the rightful winner of the 2006 improvement of conditions is required poll, which he narrowly lost to to attract more investment in the short Felipe Calderón. López Obrador term. Particular judgements about also claimed that González Laporte specific [government] policies were not instructed the previous government to expressed,” the statement continued. raise gasoline prices and asked former “KCM is a proudly Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto to “steal company that generates approximately the presidency” from him. 13,000 direct and indirect jobs. The “It’s scary . . . It’s something very company has always collaborated serious . . . Claudio X. González is with authorities of the three levels endeavoring to carry out a dirty war of government and will continue to against us,” he said in a video posted do so to improve the quality of life to Facebook early last year. of all people with whom it comes “He went to Los Pinos [the former into contact and to contribute to the presidential residence] to see Peña development of the country.” Nieto and he asked Peña Nieto to Kimberly-Clark México, which apply himself completely against us, makes toilet paper, tissues, diapers against me . . . with the same [fraud] and feminine hygiene products among as 2006 . . .” López Obrador claimed. other goods, reported sales of 10.4 Despite the bad blood, Kimberly- billion pesos (US $543.3 million) Clark México said today that it is in the third quarter, a 5.1% increase committed to investing in López compared to the same period last year. Obrador’s Mexico. In the first nine months of year, the “Since its foundation, the company company recorded sales of just under has invested in our country to 32.7 billion pesos and recorded a net improve the quality of life of its profit of 3.7 billion pesos. collaborators, offer better products to consumers and contribute to the (Sources: mexiconewsdaily.com, economic development of Mexico,” Infobae, Aristegui Noticias, (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location 2 the statement said. El Economista) 9 El Arrayán Restaurant welcomes Chef Alondra Maldonado and her cuisine from Nayarit state During two events: “Noche de Tamales” & “The Flavors of Nayarit”, the 5-course cuisine dinner, we take you by the hand through the cuisine of our neighbor state to the north

Learn more about Nayarit’s gastronomy from Chef Alondra Maldonado, In these menus you will find the dishes, prepared with the necessary researcher and cook. She is originally from Tepic and has documented adjustments to be able to offer them to the discerning Puerto Vallarta different preparations and their context, thanks to her travels and experiences. palate in mind. Not only will you have an amazing meal, but you will Nayarit borders with Sinaloa, Durango and Zacatecas to the north, and learn more about this state, which received the news a few weeks ago, Jalisco to the east and south. It has a coastal strip in the Pacific Ocean that the local State Congress approved the Decree of Law by which the and its geography and cultures are varied in different regions which offer Nayarit gastronomy has been elevated to Intangible Cultural Heritage a wide range of ingredients that goes from the sea to the mountains and for its population. the highlands. There are also the flavors of the capital Tepic, the Cora and The Nayarit Academy of Gastronomy, A.C., of which Alondra Huichol knowledge and the most contemporary mixtures. is currently vice-president, promoted this initiative, as well as the In her own words, this food culture has simple bases, but it is full of flavors documents that showed that it is communal, ancestral and alive, which are that are achieved with very few ingredients: its moles are minimalistic but characteristics established by UN’s UNESCO to obtain this recognition. delicious, few peppers are used, such as cola de rata (de árbol) or guajillo chilies, and there are ‘Pipianes’, tamales, broths and desserts. Alondra believes that there is a ‘milpa’ corn field flavor and that the freshness of each season is always present. Nayarit cuisine is light on marinades and flavoring About El Arrayán mixes, but rich in other techniques such as ‘tatemado’, ‘zarandeado’ and EL ARRAYÁN has been delivering tempting traditional even grating very finely for minced ceviches. Mexican cuisine in Puerto Vallarta’s downtown area since Noche de Tamales Wednesday November 23rd 2003. It boasts a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor with over From 5:30 to 11 p.m. A la carte menu 900 reviews from happy customers, many of whom are repeat Reservations are required visitors. EL ARRAYÁN’s regular menu is naturally gluten- “Tamales from Nayarit” free, has vegan options, and is quite accommodating in the Shrimp Hash served with ‘jocoque’ sour cream. kitchen for any special dietary needs. Its experienced wait Eaten in the northern coastal areas staff confirms food allergies and sensitivities prior to taking Oyster Tamale - traditional in Boca de Camichín town a customer’s order as an added level of customer satisfaction. Pork in Temole sauce from the mountain area. Located at 344 Allende downtown, just 4 blocks from El Chicken with Chocolate Sauce, traditional from Jala Malecón. Open for regular dinner service from 5:30 to 11 p.m. “Lima” Citrus fruit Tamale, a tribute to Doña Moni from Santa María del Oro Closed on Tuesdays. Reservations for dinner can be made at Other varied Tamales prepared by EL Arrayán http://elarrayan.com.mx/en/reservation/ or call (322) 222- 7195. Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted. “The Flavors of Nayarit” Dinner Saturday November 23rd Two times available: 6:00 pm or 8.30 pm Fixed 5 course menu Price per ticket $ 900 pesos per person Reservation in advance is required

“The Flavors of Nayarit” Crispy corn Taquito filled with local ricotta & finely shredded carrots. Artisan super thin heirloom corn tortilla. Greens and light tomato salsa Mushroom Soup from Huajicori Mountains, made with Portobello mushrooms and regional cheese Octopus Enchilada in blue heirloom corn tortilla from the Cora people Slow-cooked Pork Belly with mustard sauce, inspired in by the typical recipe from Acaponeta, Chef Marco Valdivia’s version Banana Bread from San Blas with homemade sundried banana ice cream

‘Ante’ from Tepic - Special freshly baked bread, soaked in lightly Map) on Central number (See location liquored custard, topped with raisins & almonds 18 10 Los Bambinos are ready to celebrate with YOU! For many people coming to Puerto Vallarta is a celebration in itself. Los Bambinos offer theme shows this season Whether or not your time here hits a major holiday, there are activities and festivities every night of the week. Especially during the winter months, traditional holidays abound, offering many opportunities to On Mondays Los Bambinos perform Hotel California see parades in the streets, catch a firework spectacle or have a cultural featuring a special evening with songs by The Eagles. experience. For those who have a special celebration, contact Los The Eagles repertoire offers smooth harmonies and songs Bambinos to book Bambinos’ Trattoria to host your event. On your that capture an era. birthday, bring three friends for Los Bambinos Dinner & Show and Wednesday’s theme show brings to life a whole your three-course meal, and the show are FREE! Beatles show offering songs such as Hard Day’s Night, Here, there and Everywhere and Ticket to Ride. Growing up listening to the Beatles, Los Bambinos bring their own four-part harmonies to the stage. Thursday nights join the Brothers Morales Music Legends theme show. Los Bambinos take you on a music tour offering a great compilation of the world’s most emblematic tunes from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80, and more! Revive those memories and experience a fun and touching evening of a spectacular selection of artists. Friday evening, come on down for a full evening of Latin music in their famous Fiesta Latina Show! This concert brings you the heart of Latin American music that is an intimate part of Los Bambinos’ own musical history. In this performance, the group showcases their musical upbringing performing traditional Mexican music, contemporary favorites like Carlos Santana, and Gypsy Kings flamenco alongside rhythmic selections by Bambinos Trattoria now serves Breakfast artists such as Celia Cruz. Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., come enjoy the culinary Mark your calendar and get ready to experience a delights of inspired Chef Chimi who translates decades of experience into unique Dinner and Show in the Romantic Zone on the pleasant morning meals. Great service, excellent flavor and wonderful south side of Vallarta. ambience make Bambinos Trattoria a great spot to start your day.

Los Bambinos are pleased to offer their concerts at a restaurant venue: Bambinos Trattoria (www.bambinostrattoria.com). Bambinos Trattoria is located at 314 Aguacate, in the Romantic Zone on the south side of Vallarta, just before Mundo de Azulejos. Ticket Reservations available now: Online (www.losbambinosmusic.com) or 222-4357. English spoken. Seating is limited. (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location 11 11

Aunt Pearl’s Halloween Hoot and Incanto’s High Season warms up with Alejandro Peña, Andrew Johns, Tatewari, and Media Luna!

Join Greater Tuna’s Aunt Pearl for Incanto’s Halloween celebration and costume contest in the piano bar on Thursday, October 31st, In the Piano Bar… starting at 9 p.m. The contest starts at 10:30 p.m. sharp with 5000 pesos in cash and prizes! Thursday is also their popular Open Mic Joby & Tongo play Latin and American pop/classics, night starting at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 5 p.m. Join host Dennis Crow for Incanto’s ongoing Summer Stock Benji Gutierrez at the piano plays Sundays and Film Series. On October 31st, he will present a 1982 live recorded Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Broadway performance of Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Sweeney Todd’. The Bob Bruneau plays selections from The Great following Thursday, November 7th, at an earlier time, 3:15 p.m., he American Songbook, Tuesdays at 5 p.m. will present Grease, the 2016 televised remake of the 1978 musical. The Renteria Brothers’ band plays Latin Jazz, swing On Fridays, November 1st and 21st, French entertainer Michel on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Giglia presents ‘Hello, Paris’ at 7 p.m. Pianist and accompanist, Jean-Guy ‘Jay-Gee’ Comeau, Incanto welcomes back Chef Jorge Hoil who returns with an plays ‘Mostly Romantico’ on Thursdays at 5 p.m. exciting all-new menu starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, November 1st. Tracy Parks and Joby Hernandez host Open Mic on Reservations are recommended. Dinner will be served from 5 to 11 Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the piano bar. p.m. daily. Popular sultry vocalist Joan Houston, with Bob Beginning Tuesday, November 5th at 7 p.m., popular local band Bruneau at the piano, star in ‘The Joan Houston Show’, Tatewari, with vocalist Perla Alarcon! On alternate Tuesdays at 7 Fridays at 5 p.m. p.m., Media Luna returns with their high energy performances of The Zoe & Leon Trio (Zoe Wood and Eduardo Leon) rock, flamenco, and more. First show: Tuesday, November 12th at 7 play on select Fridays at 7:30 p.m. p.m. in the theatre. Bingo with Pearl is held on Saturdays at 4 p.m. Prizes Piano man Andrew Johns is a Canadian singer-songwriter- include gift certificates, show tickets, and cash. Pianist entertainer returns for two shows only: Wednesdays, November 6th Dennis Crow plays many of your favorites on the piano and 13th at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, and Fridays - Sundays 9:30 p.m. Sing along Auditions for ‘OH BOY’, the new Male Burlesque Revue of song, around the piano. dance and comedy. Visit Incanto’s website for more information. Pianist Derek Carkner plays selections from The Tenor Alejandro Peña returns with his exquisite vocals that thrill Canadian Songbook at the piano on Saturdays at 7:15 audiences show after show, Friday, November 8th at 7 p.m. in the p.m. Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. theatre. Reserve early!

Incanto is open from 4 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays to Sundays. Daily Happy Hour features 2 for 1 house cocktails, margaritas, and beers from 4 to 5 p.m. For more information and online tickets, please visit their website www.IncantoVallarta.com Contact email: [email protected] or call 322 223-9756. Located at 109 Insurgentes, by the Rio Cuale. 12 The 7 Arts 13 The 7 Arts 14 One night only: Kassiano live at Teatro Vallarta!

In 1992 Kass moved to Mexico, learned Spanish, and landed a successful 4-year, 3-album deal with Emi – Music Records. His 1996 album KuKaramakara which included 10 original songs and 4 covers, was produced by Midi Ortega (Grupo Moeña). He then became a household name in Latin America after releasing “Ay Cosita Linda”, the hit single from his debut album that featured what would become his signature sound: a unique blend of Mexican music with original Jamaican / Caribbean flavors That mega hit gave way to performances at international events such as the Miss Mexico World Beauty Pageant, Siempre en Domingo, well being through his music and the creation of Oktoberfest, The Acapulco 96 and 97 Festivals, abundance on all levels of consciousness. Merida Carnival, Coca Cola Tour, Veracruz He is the owner and creator of Real de Talpa, Carnival, Hard Rock Live, and the annual Teleton, a 180-acre holistic reserve being built, close to a benefit concert for disabled children. Puerto Vallarta, and has been featured on programs He has shared the stage with Paul Anka, such as Telemundo’s “Sabado Gigante” with Don Kass Smith is a bilingual, award winning Julio Iglesias, Juan Gabriel, Los Pericos from Francisco, “Un Nuevo Dia”, “Desayuno Alegre” Jamaican-born singer, songwriter, fine artist, Argentina and recently, Rick Ross, Beenie man, and CNN Latino. He is considered to be one of entrepreneur, holistic teacher and motivational life Lee “Scratch” Perry and Kymani Marley the most radical holistic teachers who help people coach who has lived in Mexico for most of his life. at the High Vibes Reggae Festival in Jamaica. remove negative programming and make profound Born Roger Kassiano Smith in Hanover, His notoriety has exposed him to over 150 changes by showing them how to unlock the code Jamaica, in a family of five, Kass began singing countries worldwide via Televisa’s International within the code and create abundance at all levels. and performing at the age of six. His father, an Broadcasting Network. He has shared with people like Jerry Bedlington, architect, and mother, a school principal and In 2013 Kass recorded his hit single “Bote de Michael Beckwith’s former assistant and founder Justice of the peace, instilled focused work and bananas” under the watchful eye of Charlie Santana of Inner Wizdom, Susan Lowe, and thousands of determination as key to achieve preset goals. (Banda Recodo) and returned to Jamaica to produce others who have been to his courses or have had At the age of nine, he won his first gold medal his English album “Journeys”, with Dean Frazer. private sessions through his “Light by Kassiano” in the national performing arts festival. This was This album features the original song written by abundance teachings. He is also a pilot and travels the genesis of a prolific career as a recording artist, Kass that speaks about his “Journey” in Mexico. constantly worldwide in his own plane, teaching writer, musician and actor. In the years to follow, Two years later, he did a remake of the classic these courses on the art of manifesting by creating Kass performed at various theatres across the “Besame Mucho” in reggae and “Room in My financial, emotional, spiritual and physical island and received several gold, silver and bronze Father’s House”, an original by renowned writer abundance and harmony. medals in the national festival awards. He also and producer Mikie Bennett, that speaks of religious Kass has just returned from a tour in Germany acted alongside Christopher Walken in “Going and spiritual inclusion, independent of class, color and Denmark and his 2020 Big Band tour will to Extremes” and Maxi Priest in “SCAM.” or race. He later co-wrote and recorded “Pushing cover most major cities in Mexico. This gifted Kass studied painting, Jazz piano and vocals You”, with Teacha Dee in English and Spanish, a artist rarely plays in Vallarta. This is a show that while at Cornwall College and then went on to solid social commentary about how to overcome you cannot afford to miss! Discounted presale study Management at the University of the West the nuances of the system; and “Cuando Cuando” tickets on sale at Soho’s clothing store in Plaza Indies where he graduated with an honors degree. with Nateesha Stream. He is the owner of the Caracol and www.teatrovallarta.com While at the University he continued to make International Reggaefest in Nayarit, Mexico, and waves on the entertainment scene and opened recently featured an explosive performance with Finding us again for artists like Grammy winning reggae artists Teacha Dee and Nateesha Stream on that show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gU7q0pAPO8&t=7s Shabba Ranks and Gregory Isaacs. He recently did an outstanding performance on Room in My Father’s House His performances, punctuated with spontaneity the Aarhus Reggae Festival in Denmark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-_v8LR_ttk and a stage presence that commanded the full With an ever-growing concern for the energy Besame Mucho attention of his audiences, won him the “JFM Best imbalance on the planet, and particularly in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV0rHz7lfXY New Artist Award” in 1990. Jamaica, Kass transmits a message of peace and 15 The 7 Arts 3 (See location number on Central Map)

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The highly-anticipated “MJ Live Show” also opened last week, on Halloween night - October 31st! The crowd was full of extremely enthusiastic Michael Jackson fans, and many were dressed in “Thriller” costumes! Jose Martinez, performing as the iconic Michael Jackson, and the rest of the incredible MJ LIVE MAMMA MIA! cast THRILLED the audience with this amazing musical journey through the life of Michael Jackson! This is a show that is a must- Opens to SOLD-OUT audience! see in Puerto Vallarta! Tickets are available at www.act2pv.com Act2PV opened its 7th exciting year on America! Excellent live musical Tuesday, October 29, entertainment (with no cover) with MAMMA MIA!, is also offered in the beautiful, the biggest, most exciting fully-equipped Encore bar! musical ever produced in Come early and enjoy a drink! Puerto Vallarta history! For more show information or Built around a whole lot of to buy tickets, go to Act II’s hit ABBA songs, MAMMA website at: MIA! is the story of a young With SEVEN new shows girl’s quest to find out who opening this week, Act2PV www.act2pv.com her father is. The opening continues to enthrall its night audience, dressed in audiences with an exciting white, was over the moon new show season! “THE about this flashy, well-cast BEST PERFORMING ARTS production of the beloved VENUE IN BANDERAS 1980’s MAMMA MIA! BAY” (poll conducted by The show continues every Vallarta Tribune), Act2PV Monday, Wednesday and is also ranked as #2 in the Linda Ronstadt Friday. “BEST PLACES IN PUERTO In My Voice VALLARTA!” This 5-star venue truly brings you THE BEST OF THE BEST in its 2019/2020 season, presenting something for everyone! Whether it’s the high- quality theater productions, or internationally-renowned cabaret acts and drag shows, Act2PV’s incredible entertainment, including its sound and lighting systems, is on par with any theater in North 19

Continuing Shows at Act2PV:

MAMMA MIA! A Broadway Musical Produced by Act2PV Directed by Alfonso López Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays - 7 p.m.

has longed to find the father she has never known. After accidentally finding and reading her mother’s diary, she finds clues that point to three lovers from her mom’s “free-spirited” past that “might” be her father. Sophie secretly invites all three of these men to her wedding, and hilarity ensues! This delightful story features lots of “MJ Live” nostalgic singing and dancing, as well as A tribute to the music of Michael Jackson a HUGE cast, with a creative and colorful Produced and directed by set design, beautiful, custom-created Carlos Garcia Zarate costumes, and brilliant choreography Sundays - 7 p.m. created by one of Mexico’s finest “MJ LIVE” is a thrilling musical choreographers, Federico Nuñez Murias. extravaganza, dedicated to the creative genius and unsurpassed talent of the For more information, or to buy legendary “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson! tickets for MAMMA MIA! shows from For more information, or to buy tickets, November 4 on, please go to: go to act2pv.com

Gary Beck of “Beck’s Best: www.act2pv.com “[This] is a Smash Show, not a Hit. Unworldly. Dancing movements are beyond Act II and its managing partners, wildest dreams.” along with Music Theater International (MTI), were excited to announce TripAdvisor ★★★★★ the opening night of the Broadway “...I felt like I was watching Michael Musical, MAMMA MIA! on Tuesday, Jackson live in concert!” October 29! MAMMA MIA!, the most exciting production in PV History, is inspired and enhanced by a passel of well-known ABBA tunes! It is a “feel- good” kind of show that will make you want to sing along to the familiar songs, and get up and dance in the aisles! Sophie, the 20-year old bride, is planning to get married in a little hotel on a Greek island where she has worked with her single mother, Donna, her whole life. Unbeknownst to Donna, Sophie 20

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All Shows This Week at ACT2PV: “Elton / Earth, Wind & Fire” SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 7:30 p.m. - (OPENING NIGHT) A Musical Tribute featuring Us Two “Showgirl,” featuring Daniela Treviño - and their Live Band Red Room Opening Night, catered “Glitz Opening Night – Sunday, November 3 - & Glam” Party and celebration of the Party 6:30 / Show 7:30 Sundays - 7:30 p.m. birthday of ACT2PV Founding Partner, Danny Mininni Vallarta’s #1 Musical Duo, UsTwo (Party - 6 p.m. / Show 7:30 p.m.) (and their live band), presents a musical SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 tribute to two of the most beloved th 7 p.m. - MJ Live, a musical tribute to musical acts of the 20 century, Elton “Showgirl” Michael Jackson John and Earth, Wind & Fire! For more 7:30 p.m. - (OPENING NIGHT) “Elton/ information about this show, or to buy tickets, please go to act2pv.com Starring Daniela Treviño Earth, Wind & Fire,” featuring Us Two A throwback to the women singers of Las Vegas (Party 6:30 p.m. / Show 7:30 p.m.) TripAdvisor ★★★★★ Produced by Act II Entertainment MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 “Had the awesome pleasure of checking Directed by Alfonso López 7 p.m. - MAMMA MIA! out Us Two last night with Daniel & RED ROOM OPENING, DANNY 9:30 p.m. - (OPENING NIGHT) Noemi! They’re amazing! Great talents MININNI’S BIRTHDAY & “GLITZ & “The B*ch is Back,” featuring drag diva, both of them and their band and crew! 2.5 GLAM” PARTY. Mamma Tits (Party 8:30 p.m. / Show 9:30 p.m.) hours of music flew by with us wanting Saturday, November 2 - Party 6:30 p.m. / more. We loved their special flare for Show 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 their songs and their amazing voices Dress in your best feathers, boas and glitz! 7 p.m. - (OPENING NIGHT) “PAST- and banter. Can’t wait to come back. Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. (through December 31) Modern Jukebox,” featuring Lollipop The theatre venue itself is wonderful as Come to the Red Room’s OPENING NIGHT (Party - 6 p.m. / Show 7 p.m.) well with great staff serving during the “GLITZ & GLAM” PARTY and celebrate WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 performance. Definitely recommend!” Founding Partner, Danny Minnini’s Birthday 7:30 p.m. - (OPENING NIGHT) on Saturday, November 2! “Fleetwood Mac & The Eagles,” featuring Us Two ( Party 6:30 p.m. / Show 7:30 p.m.) Danny Mininni always picks a new “break out singer” to perform at the THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Red Room Opening Night show on his 7 p.m. - MAMMA MIA! birthday on November 2. This year he has 9:30 p.m. - (OPENING NIGHT) “Tossed chosen Daniela Treviño as the featured Salad,” featuring drag queen, Hedda singer for the Las Vegas-themed opening Lettuce (Party 8:30 p.m. / Show 9:30 p.m.)

night of the Red Room! This catered FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 party will feature many of your favorite 9:30 p.m. - (OPENING NIGHT) foods found in a Las Vegas Buffet! “Retchless,” starring Singer/Dancer & Act2PV’s very own “Showgirl”, Daniela International Pole Dance Champion, Treviño will delight the audience with songs Steven Retchless made famous by the women of Las Vegas, (Party 8:30 p.m. / Show 9:30 p.m.) such as Cher, Jennifer Lopez, Charo, Gloria Estafan, Mariah, Celine Dion, and more. For more information about these shows, For more information about this show, or or to buy tickets, go to act2pv.com! to buy tickets, please go to act2pv.com 21

“Fleetwood Mac & The Eagles”

A Musical Tribute featuring Us Two and their Live Band. OPENING NIGHT – Wednesday, November 6 - Party 6:30 / Show 7:30 Wednesdays - 7:30 p.m.

UsTwo returns to the Red Room for its 3rd SOLD-OUT SEASON! This year, Daniel Celis and Noemi Plascencia (and their LIVE BAND) will present a musical tribute to the everlasting and timeless music of two unforgettable groups from the 70s… FLEETWOOD MAC and THE EAGLES, with songs such as New Kid in Town, One of These Mama Tits - Nights, Take It Easy, Heartache Tonight, Hedda Lettuce’s “I’m Back, B*ches!” Dreams Everywhere, Landslide, “Tossed Salad” Desperado and many more. For more Starring Puerto Vallarta’s beloved 6’7” information about this show, or to buy Featuring Vallarta’s Hedda Lettuce’s POWERHOUSE, Mama Tits! tickets, please go to act2pv.com smorgasbord of live comedy, songs, Opening Night – Monday, November 4 - and stand-up improvisations Party 8:30 / Show 9:30 p.m. TripAdvisor ★★★★★ RED ROOM OPENING NIGHT Mondays & Saturdays - 9:30 p.m. “My partner and I went to this show – Thursday, November 7 - Thursdays - 5 p.m. (starting Jan 9) without reading reviews or having any Party 8:30 / Show 9:30 p.m. expectations. WE LOVED IT! Every Thursdays & Fridays - 9:30 p.m. Mama Tits is thrilled to return to the Red song sung was great. They each take turns Tuesdays - 5 p.m. (starting Jan 7) Room for her fifth season! She is back singing their songs. They are amazing with another raw and witty take on life, alone, but when then harmonize... just Six-time Drag Queen of the Year Award- sex, relationships and living your truth, Wow! Two very talented people. They are winner (HX magazine) and the legendary with all new music and stories, including easy on the eyes too! We understand they “green goddess” of drag, Hedda Lettuce jazz, blues, pop and rock! sell out during high season.” is delighted to celebrate her fifth season at For more information about this show, the Red Room Cabaret with her one woman or to buy tickets, please go to act2pv.com Comedy/Cabaret show, “Tossed Salad!” TripAdvisor ★★★★★ Hedda will toss out the perfect mix of fresh, crisp improvisational comedy, bawdy and “Mama Tit’s show is just amazing and biting wit, light dancing and lush, live (NOT must-see. By her performance and how lip-synched) singing! All this, along with she engages her audience, you can tell her colorful costumes, creates the perfect how passionate and heart-felt she is about show! For more information or to buy performing and sharing her message of tickets, please go to act2pv.com love and self-importance to everyone. She is enthralling, captivating, and engaging TripAdvisor ★★★★★ for the whole show, and, at the same time, “OMG! Saw Hedda Lettuce’s show and it so crude and hilarious that you will be was the funniest show ever. We laughed until laughing for the entire show ...” we cried. She deserves the title best drag queen in PV. She plays with the audience with the quickest wit imaginable. The jokes never stop. She sings live and has a great voice. The lyrics to her songs are just as funny as her jokes. Totally a great way to spend the evening!” 22

“PAST-MODERN Coming Soon to: JUKEBOX!” Sounds of the 70’S and 80’s swinging back to the Act2pv 40’s and 50’s “big band” style, featuring Lollipop Opening Night – Tuesday, November 5 - Party 6 p.m. / Show 7 p.m. Tuesdays - 7 p.m. November 11: “Beyond Motown” Starring International TV star, PV’s #1 Singer, Diana Villamonte

“ RETCHLESS ” Tales of an androgynous singer, dancer and International champion pole dancer, featuring Steven Retchless. Opening Night – Friday, November 8 - Party 8:30 / Show 9:30 p.m. Continuing Shows: November 10, 13, 24, 17, 20, 24, 27 - 9:30 p.m. November 8, 15 - 7:30 p.m.

Steven Retchless, International Pole Dance Champion, and semifinalist on America’s Prepare to be wowed when the PMJ Got Talent, brings his one-man cabaret show band, Lollipop, swings into Puerto to the Red Room! This stunningly beautiful November 13: Vallarta with their incredible, new show, androgynous singer / dancer / actor / pole “PAST-MODERN JUKEBOX!” This dancer plays by his own rules and electrifies his “Avenue Q” talented, 5-member band puts their unique audiences through his live singing, self-revealing spin on beloved classics from the 70’s stories, exotic dance moves, and breathtaking A Tony Award-winning and 80’s, with hits from Queen, Journey, aerial numbers that demonstrate his mastery of Broadway musical Eric Clapton, KISS, Chicago, Police, and the art of pole dancing. For more information more, and converts them into the vintage or to buy tickets, go to act2pv.com big band (Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, “Retchless oozed confidence at “AGT!” - New Count Basie, etc.) sounds of the past. For York Post more information about this show, or to buy tickets, please go to act2pv.com “His pole dancing is so controlled and beautiful to watch. And he bled for us!” – Los Angeles Times

For more information about our shows, or to order tickets, please go to our website at www.act2pv. com Tickets to all shows can be purchased online at act2pv.com or at the box office, which opens from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. The Act II Entertainment Stages complex is located on the 2nd floor at the corner of Insurgentes and Basilio Badillo in the Romantic Zone. Website: www.act2pv. com - Email: act2entertainmentproductions@ gmail.com Tickets are available at act2pv.com www.act2pv.com 23

the way we interpret the pain”. My “she died in a car accident”… “he had a Día de Los Muertos: friends in the above examples are heart attack and died instantly”. It’s the “suffering” in varying degrees of last thing we remember and are often Grieving loss and celebrating life intensity because of the meaning times traumatized by. This trauma must they’ve applied to the painful event. be reconciled; we must make peace Giselle Belanger Finally, there is the need to “adjust with what happened. If not, it keeps RN, LCSW and adapt” to life without that person, us stuck and blocks our ability to take which also includes “reinvesting” several steps back and look through a energy into your life again. As you wide angle lens that allows us to “see” Everyone has lost someone dear the death or loss, and feel your move through the Grieving Process, past their death and remember their life. to them. However, not every loss feelings; not suppress, deny, or you’re so accustomed to focusing on This is a huge part of moving through feels the same or is grieved the same. minimize them. Somewhere lurking the loss, that you lose yourself, and and completing the grieving process. Some people struggle much more underneath the sadness, is anger your needs and interests, and your Each person must heal from the pain with the pain and suffering of death and fear, which many people are friendships, are all set aside for at and suffering of a death (or other loss) than others, for a number of reasons, reluctant to allow themselves to feel. least a year, if not longer. A lot of the and “re-invest” in their own lives again. including culture and religious beliefs, Then, there is the need to “accept” theories that I’ve read don’t include Day of the Dead is a fun festive way family traditions, closeness of their the loss, which can be especially this last stage of reinvesting in yourself to celebrate the people in our lives who relationship. Others suffer because difficult when the circumstances and in your life. This stage is crucial! have passed on. In general, the belief of unresolved anger, things that went are more tragic, including suicide, One of the important phases of is that the Spirits of people who have unsaid, regrets, guilt, and no more drug overdose, a terrible accident, grieving includes the need to “re- died or “passed on” to the spirit world, time to “fix it”. or murder. It is much more difficult collect” and “re-experience” come back to spend time with their It is important to note that a “loss” to reconcile an unexpected abrupt memories, especially important dates families and friends. It’s a celebration is not necessarily death. It can be death, especially if it could have been and holidays, as you move forward with food and music, as opposed to a experienced through divorce, breaking prevented. This stage is where most into the12 months following the sad and mournful time. Everyone takes off a relationship with a friend or people get stuck. Usually anger is the death. This is why it generally takes turns telling stories filled with fond and family member, or an abandonment culprit; either they become extremely one year to 18 months to complete often humorous memories. Candles are by a parent, and it can also be a loss angry and can’t move on, or they feel the grieving process... if you don’t get lit to guide them back home, and photos of things; personal items lost in a guilty or afraid of feeling angry, and stuck. It helps tremendously if you and some of their personal items are set hurricane or fire, for example. We stay stuck in sadness. Unbelievably, are surrounded and supported by other out on the altar, for them to recognize must also grieve a “loss”. I believe in the past 12 months, I have had 4 people who knew the person and can and know they’re home. that the various theories on grieving friends lose someone to an abrupt share memories and exchange stories, It’s a time to reunite with them. equally apply to suffering a loss unexpected death, in which feeling who will hold you when you’re Believing that they are with you other than death. However, I’m anger is absolutely warranted and crying and will laugh hard at a funny in spirit can be very consoling and going to focus on death in this article. necessary to their grieving process. story. Remembering is essential. We comforting, certainly alleviating How do you process death and loss? Not surprisingly, some are having remember by using all of our senses. some of the loneliness one may feel Are you able to allow yourself to cry or more difficulty with it than others. Our memories are triggered by the after such a loss. In my personal and feel angry? Are you stuck in a certain One lost their teenage son to suicide, smell of their cologne or favorite food, professional experience, people who part of the grieving process? Have one lost her husband to murder, one and looking at photos and videos are believe in the presence of spirits and you found it difficult to move forward? lost her young toddler to an accident, priceless, for they capture the true who feel some connection to them, Maybe you know what it’s like to and another lost to drug overdose. essence of the person over a lifetime. heal much better than the ones who have been stuck and the tremendous Pain vs suffering feel completely disconnected. effort it takes to pull yourself out. It is important to note that pain and Dia de Los Muertos As a therapist, I can see how Have you learned to numb your suffering are not the same thing and “Day of the Dead” is a time of beneficial this celebration can be, by feelings by staying extremely busy, they do not always occur together; remembrance, a time to honor the “way reminding us that death is inevitable, acting out in extreme behaviors, or some pain does not cause suffering, they lived”, not the way they died. One however untimely and painful, and turning to alcohol, drugs, sex, or especially in the case of physical pain. of the first things people say when they that life goes on. Hopefully, the gambling, to escape your feelings? And, not all loss or death causes the refer to a person who has passed away, is people who knew us and loved us When we are grieving, we often feel same amount of pain or suffering, to say how they died, “he had cancer”… will carry on our stories and legacy, crazy and we want to know if that’s especially if we’ve had time to adapt showing in some small way that we normal. Many people ask “what is to it, as in a dying process, in which matter. This attention to life mocks ‘normal’ in the grieving process”? we let go over a period of time. death and diminishes its power by Most of us have heard about Kubler- Some say that “pain is obligatory” making it a festive happy event. Ross 5 stages of grieving, but there are and “suffering is optional”. This is several other theories on the Grieving referring to the inability to stop or Giselle Bellanger and Mourning Process that are very prevent a pain reaction in our body. helpful in understanding not only what Suffering develops in reaction to RN, LCSW (psychotherapist) is available for appointments in person, most people go through, but what the “story we tell ourselves”; the by phone, or by skype webcam. you must go through in order to heal. meaning we give an event, and the Contact info: [email protected] They all have some things in common beliefs and judgements associated Mex cell: 044 (322) 138-9552 including the need to “react” to with it. In other words, “suffering is or US cell: (312) 914-5203 24

your spirit resides during sleep. - Avoid foods that you may be The Art Stimulating the liver with fats and sensitive to. This is particularly sugar causes the spirit to be restless, true for dairy and wheat products, of Rest this being the cause of restless sleep as they may have effect on sleep, and excessive dreaming such as causing excess congestion, Krystal Frost gastrointestinal upset, and gas, among others. - Take a hot bath, shower or Aside from keeping your immune Growth hormone is vital for sauna before bed. When body system up to par by maintaining a normal development of children, but temperature is raised in the late balance between the 3 bodies, i.e. it has wonderfully beneficial effects evening, it will fall at bedtime, feeding your physical body with the in adults as well. It actually: facilitating sleep. Try some right foods and exercise, disciplining - Makes your bones stronger aromatherapy and candles if you the mental body and coming to terms - Increases your muscle mass through have a bathtub. with your emotional body, sleep is the creation of new muscle cells - If you are menopausal or essential. - Promotes lipolysis, which helps perimenopausal, the hormonal I often hear the complaint from you lose body fat - Sleep in complete darkness or changes at this time may cause problems my clients that they cannot get good - Increases protein synthesis and as close as possible. If there is even if not properly addressed. I recommend night’s sleep. They have trouble stimulates optimal maintenance of the tiniest bit of light in the room it pasiflora tea before bedtime that seems getting to sleep or staying asleep. all internal organs can disrupt your circadian rhythm to work well. No coffee after 3 p.m. During sleep, the hormone melatonin - Supports your pancreas’ ability to and your pineal gland’s production helps. CBD oil works wonders when (which is secreted only in total make insulin of melatonin and serotonin. Turn off massaged into hands and feet, or a few darkness) signals your entire body to - Stimulates your immune system all those little red lights on the DVD drops under the tongue. shift from daytime running around Needless to say how important player, air conditioning, fans, clocks, - Make certain you are exercising mode into nighttime healing mode. In deep sleep is. Here are some T.V., or cover them up with cloth. regularly, at least 30 minutes addition to that, it also stimulates the suggestions you may try if you are - No TV right before bed, even every day can help you fall asleep. nighttime release of another valuable not getting enough. better: get the TV out of the bedroom However, don’t exercise too close to hormone: growth hormone. - Listen to white noise or or even out of the house, completely. bedtime or it may keep you awake. - Establish a bedtime routine. relaxation CDs. Some people find It is too stimulating to the brain and it This could include meditation, deep the sound of white noise or nature will take longer to fall asleep. Also breathing, using aromatherapy or sounds, such as the ocean or forest, disruptive of pineal gland function essential oils, or indulging in a foot to be soothing for sleep. The River for the same reason as above. Not to massage from your dear one. Cuale is great… mention the news factor that seems to - When catching a siesta, or - Avoid before-bed snacks, be rather sensational and disturbing. traveling, wear an eye mask to particularly grains and sugars. - Avoid using loud alarm clocks. block out light. I find ear plugs This will raise blood sugar and It is very stressful on the body to be come in handy on flights. inhibit sleep. Later, when blood awakened suddenly. And it may save - Order some of sleeping potion sugar drops too low (hypoglycemia), you money when your bed partner No.9 from Organic-Select.com you might wake up and not be able tosses the damn thing out the window. This is good for 6-8 hours of deep, to fall back asleep. Asian medicine Try going to bed a ½ hour earlier and dreamless sleep. It is a blend of states that eating 2 hours before keep the drapes open so the sun light natural Chinese and Mexican herbs. sleep will stimulate the liver, where will waken you naturally. My Mexican mom says to make an infusion of pasiflora leaves and drink ½ cup before retiring... They also make a small pillow out of the dried leaves and sleep on it… and it REALLY works. She uses the pillows with fussy grand babies. She also says to take a siesta under the pasilfora tree and you will have sweet dreams. And don’t forget the power of the hammock.

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The ISR or capital gains tax will be computed with these numbers even though the purchase price can be sold and paid for in US dollars. If the peso becomes stronger against the US Dollar and the exchange Viewpoint is 15 Pesos to the US Dollar, the property purchased for 20 Pesos a US Harriet Murray dollar will have a loss when the property is sold. This will lessen the ISR or Mexican capital gains tax. Again, the sale price may be paid in US dollars, but it will be recorded in pesos.

Currency exchanges for rentals Taxes owed and real estate properties in Mexico It should be obvious to all of us by now, that rental income and equity in sales transactions are affected by the tax income structure for the country where the property exists. In the US tax code currently, an American citizen can take advantage of receiving a credit of some type for the taxes paid to Mexico. Check with your American accountant.

The Mexican Peso mirroring US actions The Mexican currency has become a gauge of US policies on immigration, trade, and illicit drugs. Nationalism or protectionism policies affect all economies that deal in trade with the US. Mexico and Canada, as the other two countries in North America are certainly impacted. A weaker peso might not be good for US companies who export their goods to Mexico. Their dollar prices into pesos will require more pesos for the consumer to pay for their product. In short, a stronger dollar is not necessarily great news for American firms with international exposure.

The weaker peso is attracting more visitors this winter. They are Making the currency exchange enjoying our temperate weather and lower prices for food and lodging. Mexican Banks - making a currency exchange in Mexican banks has The increased ¨snowbird¨ population is putting pressure on restaurants become more difficult. Some banks require you to have an account to and hotels to hire more staff. In some cases, these businesses are change money. offering higher wages for the next 3-4 months to entice dental and Point of purchase exchange - Be aware of the exchange when you medical assistants and other young workers away from their jobs. want to pay for goods and services with US dollars. The exchange rate If we have more condos being built in the Romantic Zone, the may be much lower than a bank or commercial exchange. concern about demand is still on the table. So far, the pre-construction sales reported are encouraging. If the peso continues to be in the 20´s This article is based upon legal opinions, current practices and my compared to the US dollar, will can experience more rental demand. personal experiences in the Puerto Vallarta-Bahia de Banderas areas. These condos in many cases, will be an added supply of rental inventory I recommend that each potential buyer or seller of Mexican real estate in that Zone. conduct his own due diligence and review. Now Versalles is very popular, as well as the Hotel Zone for new condo construction. These locations are very popular for rentals, as well. Harriet Murray US Dollars and Mexican Pesos Can be contacted at Wealthy nationals and foreigners like the idea of buying and selling [email protected] | www.casasandvillas.com real estate here in US dollars. They see a US dollar price for real estate as a way to park their money in an asset instead of a bank or investment fund. The US dollar is more stable than the peso at the moment. Two basic facts you need to think about when buying in US dollars, is to understand the tax structure in Mexico for capital gains, and to not over pay. As in the majority of foreign countries, property purchases and sale prices are recorded in the currency of the country where the property resides. For example, in tourist areas of Mexico, if a purchase price of $100,000. USD is recorded at 20 Pesos and the peso continues to weaken, when the owner sells, he can face a gain because the value of his property is more pesos, not less. If he sells when the peso is 25 to the US dollar, this is a gain.

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Spread-out fishing, Dorado, Sailfish, Marlin, it’s fish city!

Stan Gabruk (Owner of Master Baiter's Sportfishing & Tackle)

It’s tournament season and there’s only one real reason tournaments are held at this time of the year. We’re in the time of the year where great fishing overlaps with tourism high season. Unsuspecting tourists have the opportunity to catch the fish of a lifetime. Bay fishing is the best it’s Punta Mita to Corbeteña. El Moro the Nuevo Vallarta area. Plenty been for weeks and you even have a is a little quiet but about a mile off of fish in the bay to target around chance to catch a Sailfish! the rocks you’ll find Sails running structure, and rocks of course. A six- One thing to remember right now: this entire area. Dorado have been hour trip is family perfect. it’s wide open out there. You can taking lures as well. El Banco has The strange bite is still after 09:00 focus attention on special locations had 35-lb plus sized Dorado just to about 1:00 p.m. You’ll catch fish like Corbeteña and El Banco, 25 miles like Corbeteña. Black Marlin are after that, but the prime time is this apart in distance, but not far when running anywhere from 300 to 600 four-hour period. As mentioned, live targeting Marlin or Sailfish. Water lbs., but again they’re strolling the bait is failing right now in favor of temperatures are dropping steadily, neighborhood since there’s plenty of dead baits and lures. Water temps but not unexpectedly, now at 85 to bait all over the place. No reports dropped a tad this week but it’s still 87 degrees. Massive amounts of bait of Yellowfin Tuna from El Banco but in the perfect range. Clean water and from 3-inch Squid to Krill Shrimp Corbeteña is seeing 60-lb Tuna for sunny skies. Could you ask for more? at the deep water fishing grounds of now, with some reports of larger, but Until next week, don’t forget to Corbeteña and El Banco. Dorado are no pictures. Frankly, for now, your kiss Your Fish! feeding to their fill on this bait. But best bang for your fishing dollar is the funny thing is if you’re running a minimum ten hours. I’d suggest live bait, it’s being ignored. Dead twelve hours so you have the time to Stan Gabruk bait and lures have been the recent roam and find the fish. trick to catching fish. With all the Inside the bay we’re still cooking Web page: www.MasterBaiters.com.mx Local Ph. at: (044) 322 779 7571 or our varied fishing it’s all about Goggle with gas. Dorado to 30 lbs. off La international number is: 011 52 322 Eyes, Flying fish, Sardines and the Cruz Marina and Los arcos! Sailfish 209-1128, 10 to 9 local time. list goes on. Bait is abundant, so it’s has been running the area and there’s www.facebook.com/pages/Master-Baiters- surprising, dead bait and lures are the a decent chance for a Sailfish in the Sportfishing-Tackle/88817121325 food of choice for trolled baits that bay. Jack Crevalls are early but we’ll The trade name Master Baiter’s ® Sportfishing and Tackle is protected under trade mark law is. Sailfish running anywhere from take the arm-burning action around and is the sole property of Stan Gabruk. 29

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[son of a bug] in the This healthy specimen is ready for Narrow-Leaf Chalksticks can Coleoptera family - the, nearly 10½ inch (6.35 cm) long Dinapate wrighti! transplanting to a more permanent be propagated via either leaf or You see, upon returning from a six-week visit back up north in Gringolandia space in which to grow! stem cuttings. Merely cut a leaf at with family and friends, I found that this beetle manifestation of all that is a length of some six inches (15.24 insect evil, the Palm Borer had successfully killed four of our most precious cm), dip it in to a rooting hormone and prized palms: a Desert Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera), a Sugar Date and then plant it in sandy, loose Palm (Phoenix sylvestris) and about which I had yet to fully photograph and and well- draining soil. Keep this write a piece on, a Betel Nut Palm (Areca catechu) the species being of planting medium moist, but not “Bloody Mary” fame from the musical “South Pacific” and our absolute overly wet. pride and joy, a huge, male Medjool Date Palm – this being the son of a palm For those with an eye to that grew next to one of Saddam Hussein’s palaces in Iraq! This quadruple combining species, good, attractive, botanical homicide – OK, OK, I tend to be a bit dramatic - is as if we have lost companion plants to be consider dear family members to a vicious killer [from the largest order of animals on might be Candytuft (Iberis planet earth] which appears to fly amok through the garden killing randomly!) 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