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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
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I hesitate in bringing attention to this wonderful little restaurant for fear that lines will form at the door and I’ll no longer be able to get a table. Estación Sana is located at 522 V. Carranza, on the south side, in the block just before the vegetable markets in the Romantic Zone. The entryway is narrow and could easily be missed except for the small sign above it, but expands to an immaculately clean and nicely decorated larger interior with a small patio in the rear. They are open from 9 AM till 10 PM Monday through Saturday. Now I am not one who enjoys bagels, but start your morning off with coffee and a long list of bagels with a multitude of ingredients to choose from, one of those being salmon... The real treat is their huge baguettes served with a small salad that are large enough to meet the requirements of a full meal. From the bread to the fillings they offer, one of which is caramelized onions, they are absolutely delicious! Mexican-owned and operated with a most cordial staff, it is a bit of a trek from the tourist areas, but trust me when I tell you that you will not be disappointed. Although I’ve yet to try them, I’m told they also serve a daily dinner time special.
Jason R. 4 Three Hens and a Rooster - a Market Gloria Sue, a.k.a. Mama Vallarta Featured Vendors of the Week: The rain has stopped, I see the stars, the clouds have gone away. Campo Verde - Gustavo, his wife and their four children have a small Now comes the time for our northern farm (referred to as a campo) near the mountains in Las Palmas where he friends to all come down and play. Up north grows organic fruit and vegetables. His father bought the established campo the snows have already begun tanks and about 30 years ago but for about 8 years Gustavo closed the campo while he shorts are definitely out, even though there studied more about organic farming, plants and maintenance. He has a great may be sun. Visit our beaches ‘round the selection of organic fruits and vegetables to offer, like: Thai and Chinese Banderas Bay or walk around Old Town so veggies, squash, kaffer limes, and three different types of ginger (ginger, charming and gay. Thai ginger and turmeric). He also has sweet cherry tomatoes and bags of In the Marina there’s golf but watch out for mixed lettuces that are so flavorful that they hardly need any dressing. the crocs! Maybe better to walk around and eat some bagels and lox. From Mismaloya to Flores y Mas - Pilar, our resident florist, Punta de Mita you’ll find great things to see came to Puerto Vallarta from Queretaro and nice people to greet ya’. A day trip to El 3 years ago with her four children in Tuito you might want to add to your plan but tow. Because of her love for flowers, she don’t plan it for a Saturday morning, man! educated herself all about them and then When you arise on Saturday morn, as long bought a flower shop here in Old Town. If as it’s before one, head on over to the Three you are looking for fresh cut flowers like Hens Market and have a bit of fun. lilies, Haliconia, oriental flowers, Aves de Saturdays from 9 to 1 at the Lions’ Club ya’ Paraiso, Dollars and mixed bouquets, she is know, 280 Francisco Madero, it’s the place the gal to see. to go.
Silver by Jorge - Jorge is a silversmith who learned his trade from his father and from his father before him. He, his wife (Adriana) and their 3 children have been living in Vallarta for more than 20 years but have been making jewellery for 26 years. All of his designs are original “one of a kind” pieces, with a wide variety of stones like jade, opal, coral, turquoise, lapis lazuli, pearls, and amber. All his rings, bracelets, pendants, and collars are all either 92.5 or 95 pure silver.
Crumbs Bakery - Jeanine and Barbara are sisters who not only like each other but also enjoy baking together. Jeanine moved here about 38 years ago to live the life of luxury (so to speak). Both of her children followed her and she now has 6 Mexican grandchildren. She has cooked and baked her entire life but when her daughter opened a bake shop, off she went to help with the baking. When her daughter returned to the States, Jeanine and her sister, Barbara, decided to do the “market scene” and joined the old Paradise Community Center Market. When it closed, Jeanine was so disappointed that she started her own artisan market and invited all her friends from the closed market to join her. She considers all the vendors in her market to be part of her family. In addition to their delicious baked goods, you will always find a main dish entrée and a side dish. Of course, they have a terrific selection of baked items too, like: chocolate chip cheese cake, chocolate chip cookies, lemon bars, almond joy bars, everything bars and Nanaimo bars (humidity permitting).
From all of us at the Three Hens and a Rooster - a Market, we wish you a pleasant week. (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location 23 And Mama says: “Stay strong and stay positive!” 5
ideal setting for patrons to enjoy delicious gastronomic offerings while enjoying the most spectacular sunsets on the Mexican Pacific.” November 19-24 A lot has changed since the event’s inception in 1995. Over the past few years, Festival Gourmet International, the annual the Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival has food and wine event that has been tempting expanded to include fine dining restaurants the taste buds of foodies and capturing the in the Riviera Nayarit and Tepic. In fact, attention of the culinary world for the last 30 restaurants and hotels in the greater 24 years, will celebrate its 25th edition from Banderas Bay area are participating in this November 19-24, 2019. 25th edition. A Puerto Vallarta tradition, the Festival features renowned international chefs who come to share their culinary secrets with local chefs, treating diners to unique menus created especially for the occasion; Theme Nights, made memorable by magnificent gourmet menus paired with excellent wines; Cooking Demonstrations by some of Vallarta’s most recognized chefs; Gourmet Safaris - culinary expeditions to four different restaurants; and many other “tasty” events. “The International Gourmet Festival Long a resort destination for beaches makes Puerto Vallarta a benchmark and golf courses, a concentration of some in world cuisine,” said Javier Aranda of the finest and most awarded restaurants Pedrero, director of the Puerto Vallarta in the country have made Mexico’s Pacific Tourism Board. “It brings attention to Coast region one of the most sophisticated our excellent restaurants, many of them gourmet destinations in the world. offering spectacular views of the Bay of Festival Gourmet International has Banderas and its beautiful beaches - an successfully hosted a vibrant salute to the great culinary power of this part of Mexico for the past 24 years, attracting over 20,000 epicurean connoisseurs annually. Do your palate a favor and visit this year’s Gourmet Festival in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. You won’t regret it. In fact, you’ll never forget it. These events sell out quickly, so early reservations are advised. For more information, the list of participating restaurants, the full schedule of events, or to make your reservations, visit FestivalGourmet.com or call 52- 322-222-2247. (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location (Source: banderasnews.com) 30 6
PV Garden Club: A new season of ‘Beautifying Vallarta’ Each November, the Vallarta Garden everyone an update of all of the work Club begins its annual membership we performed this summer, debut our campaign. As a privately funded new English and Spanish website, call organization, we rely solely on member for membership renewals and much and community support to accomplish more. We will meet downstairs on the the many public beautification projects Incanto terrace for drinks at 4:30 p.m., we do for the enjoyment of Puerto then move indoors for the presentation Vallarta residents and visitors. at 5 p.m. The first meeting of the Our General Membership fee begins season is always special and we look at $500 pesos person and scales to forward to seeing everyone there. $10,000 pesos per person (for those who have the resources to give at this The Garden Club is a registered non- level), and are used to support the profit organization in Mexico, devoted Club’s ongoing efforts to make Vallarta to enhancing the beauty, appeal and a more beautiful, clean and verdant city. value of Vallarta through vibrant public November 19: landscaping. We also offer educational Membership Renewal Meeting presentations on topics of interest to 4:30 p.m. at Incanto our many members, as well as host Mariachi, Margaritas …and More! (Rio Cuale and Insurgentes) wonderful social events each year for Please join us on November 19 for like-minded residents and visitors. If you liked (or missed) last year’s event, this celebration will be our first membership meeting of the For more information, and to donate, bigger, better, more colorful than ever! new season. John McKinney, Vice please ‘Friend’ us on Facebook or visit President of Vallarta Garden Club vallartagardenclub.com Saturday, November 30th | Bar service starts at 6 | Food Service at 7 (and an avid gardener), will give (Source: David Muck - BanderasNews.com) The beautiful stone-colonnaded interior courtyard of the Presidencia – Puerto Vallarta’s historic Town Hall, on the zocalo in the heart of the Romantic Zone – will be the site of the third annual fabulous Mexican Fiesta. Seating in the historic fountain courtyard is limited – only 150 guests – it includes a gourmet ‘tasting’ buffet provided by more than 25 top local chefs and restaurants. Proceeds help fund improvements in the neighborhoods. By your tickets now $50. USD each. For more information, stop by at the Amapas Neighborhood Association office in Villas Loma Linda, 115 Hortensias, phone 322- 223-8312, or online at [email protected] For more information, stop by: at the Amapas Neighborhood Association office in Villas Loma Linda, 115 Hortensias, phone 322- 223-8312, or online at [email protected] Drinks available from the bar, price not included in the donation price. 7
Law intended to protect native corn could threaten hybrid varieties Big hike in tortilla prices predicted as native corn debate continues A reduction in corn production would logically cause prices of basic foodstuffs to go up, he added. The National Agriculture Council (CNA) and some lawmakers warned that tortilla prices could increase from 15 pesos a kilo to 60 pesos if the law is approved. CNA president Bosco de la Vega claimed that the legislation goes against the government’s own plans to support the achievement of food self-sufficiency. “We’re working on the most important program that the president has approved, Maíz Para México, and it makes use of hybrid corn. This law places [the program] at risk because it’s ambiguous,” he said. The price of tortillas could quadruple if De la Vega said that Mexico currently Map) on Central number (See location 28 Congress passes a law to protect native produces 59% of all corn that is consumed maize because it would pose a threat to domestically but explained that the figure falls the production of hybrid corn, farmers and short of the recommendation of the United lawmakers warn. Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, The Senate has already passed a draft which says that the country should aim to version of the Federal Law for the Promotion meet at least 75% of demand. and Protection of Native Corn but debate is He said that Mexico should take advantage continuing in the lower house. of scientific advances in corn production. Federal agriculture undersecretary Víctor Ana Lilia Rivera, a senator with the ruling Suárez Carrera said in September that the Morena party and part of the collective Sin law won’t affect the production of corn using Maíz No Hay País (Without Corn There Is hybrid seeds, stating that the only prohibition No Country), denied that the law will affect will be on genetically modified corn. hybrid corn production and push up tortilla However, the rural development coordinator prices as a result. at the Secretariat of Agriculture (Sader) “People can continue producing hybrids, acknowledged this week that the law could we’ve never been against that,” she said. threaten production of hybrid corn and said “Science can continue advancing but under that modifications are needed. the principle of precaution, you’ll have to “The main mandate we have is to guarantee prove that your seeds don’t do damage,” food supply for all Mexicans. It’s impossible Rivera added. to say that we’ll be able to produce 44 million The senator, one of two main proponents of tonnes of native corn,” Salvador Fernández the native corn law, said that hybrid seeds are said. National Action Party lawmaker Absalón often accompanied by the use of glyphosate, García, who is also a hybrid corn producer, a controversial herbicide whose effect on said the native corn law could threaten 70% human health is hotly contested. (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location of national production. (Source: mexiconewsdaily.com) 1 8 Los Bambinos announce NEW shows at Bambinos Trattoria!
Los Bambinos NEW concerts offering a great compilation of the world’s most emblematic tunes from the 50’s, 60’s, Monday night/ 8 p.m. | Hotel California 70’s, 80, and more! Revive those memories Enjoy an evening with songs by The Eagles. and experience a fun and touching evening of a The Eagles repertoire offers smooth harmonies spectacular selection of artists. and songs that capture an era, bringing back great memories for the group and listeners alike Friday/ 8 p.m./ Latin Night Party Come on down for a full evening of Latin Tuesday/ 8 p.m. / Bohemian Rhapsody music in their famous Latin Music Show! This This is a QUEEN revival show - a great concert brings you the heart of Latin American musical challenge for the group with complex music that is an intimate part of Los Bambinos’ harmonies and sophisticated instrumentation. own musical history. In this performance, the The four Morales Brothers are thrilled Full of energy and rhythm, this show will make group showcases their musical upbringing to announce their new season of shows you vibrate as you experience a night full of performing traditional Mexican music, and fun at the hip Dinner & Show vocals. contemporary favorites like Carlos Santana, location: Bambinos Trattoria. Founded and Gypsy Kings flamenco alongside rhythmic on the theme of great music and Wednesday Night/ 8 p.m.| The Beatles selections by artists such as Celia Cruz. fabulous food, Los Bambinos offer five Growing up listening to the Beatles, The weekly shows full of musical harmony, Morales brothers bring their own four- Saturday nights / 8 p.m. / November 16th & tasteful instrumentation and the family part harmonies to the stage playing a show 30th / Rocking the Blues by Rhonda Padmos & love that they are well known for. of classics. Los Bambinos harmonies and Don Pope After over a decade performing instrumentalization perfectly captures the sound Enjoy an impeccable talent on stage! Canadian Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone, Los of one of the most recognized groups in musical musicians Rhonda and Don, who have been Bambinos have become quite expert at history. Wednesday’s theme show brings to life performing in Vallarta since the early 90’s, bring blending Rock and Roll favorites with songs such as Hard Day’s Night, Here, There and you a show that will excite all your senses with Latin selections. Their complete show is Everywhere and Ticket to Ride. “Los Bambinos a performance full of magic and masterpieces set in the tradition of acoustic guitar and are better than Vegas!” - Tony, Chicago. on piano and guitar! Expect to hear music from four-part vocal harmony. Their father Eric Clapton, B.B.King, Bonnie Raitt, Janis lovingly set the brothers in the discipline Thursday Night /8 p.m./ Music Legends Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Aretha Fanklin, Billie of music from the time the brothers could Los Bambinos take you on a music tour Holiday, J.J. Cale, Ray Charles, and many more. hold a standard-size guitar.
Mark your calendar for any of the nightly performances and experience a memorable Dinner & Show. Bambinos Trattoria is the perfect place to enjoy the tradition of music in Vallarta. Please reserve early, as seating is limited. Bambinos Trattoria is located at 314 Aguacate, corner of Carranza street in the Romantic Zone on the south side of town. Reserve now at 222-4357 (English Spoken). Buy tickets Online at www.bambinostrattoria.com See you at Bambinos Trattoria! (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location Map) on Central number (See location 11 14 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 five-course cuisine dinner we take you by the hand through the cuisine of our neighbor state to the north
Learn more about Noche de Tamales Wednesday November 23rd ‘Ante’ from Tepic. Special freshly baked bread, Nayarit’s gastronomy From 5.30 pm to 11 p.m. A la carte menu soaked in lightly liquored custard, topped with from Chef Alondra Reservations are required raisins & almonds Maldonado, researcher “Tamales from Nayarit” and cook. She is Shrimp Hash served with ‘jocoque’ sour cream. In these menus, you will find the dishes, prepared originally from Tepic Eaten in the northern coastal areas with the necessary adjustments to be able to offer and has documented Oyster Tamale. Traditional in Boca de Camichín town them for the discerning Puerto Vallarta palate in different preparations Pork in Temole sauce. From the mountain area. mind. Not only will you have an amazing meal, but and their context, Chicken with Chocolate Sauce, tradicional from Jala you will learn more about this state, which received thanks to her travels “Lima” Citrus fruit Tamale, a tribute to Doña the news a few weeks ago, that the local State and experiences. Moni from Santa María del Oro Congress approved the Decree of Law by which the Nayarit borders with Other varied Tamales prepared by EL Arrayán Nayarit gastronomy has been elevated to Intangible Sinaloa, Durango and Cultural Heritage for its population! Zacatecas to the north, and Jalisco to the east and “The Flavors of Nayarit” The Nayarit Academy of Gastronomy, A.C., of south. It has a coastal strip in the Pacific Ocean and Dinner Saturday November 23rd which Alondra is currently vice-president, promoted its geography and cultures are varied in different Two seatings: 6 or 8:30 p.m. this initiative, as well as the documents that showed regions which offer a wide range of ingredients Fixed 5-course menu that it is communal, ancestral and alive, which are that goes from the sea to the mountains and the Price per ticket $ 900 pesos per person characteristics established by UN’s UNESCO to highlands. There are also the flavors of the capital Reservation in advance is required obtain this recognition Tepic, the Cora and Huichol knowledge and the most contemporary mixtures. “The Flavors of Nayarit” About El Arrayán In her own words, this food culture has simple Crispy corn Taquito filled with local ricotta & bases, but it is full of flavors that are achieved with finely shredded carrots. Artisan super thin heirloom EL ARRAYÁN has been delivering tempting very few ingredients: its moles are minimalistic but corn tortilla. Greens and light tomato salsa traditional Mexican cuisine in Vallarta’s downtown delicious, few peppers are used, such as the cola Mushroom Soup from Huajicori Mountains. Made since 2003. It boasts a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor de rata (de árbol) or guajillo chilies, and there are with Portobello mushrooms and regional cheese with over 900 reviews from happy customers, many ‘Pipianes’, tamales, broths and desserts. Alondra Octopus Enchilada blue heirloom corn tortilla of whom are repeat visitors. EL ARRAYÁN’s believes that there is a ‘milpa’ corn field flavor from the Cora people regular menu is naturally gluten-free, has vegan and that the freshness of each season is always Slow Cooked Pork Belly with mustard sauce. options, and is quite accommodating in the kitchen present. Nayarit cuisine is light on marinades and Inspired in by the typical recipe from Acaponeta, for any special dietary needs. Their experienced flavoring mixes, but rich in other techniques such Chef Marco Valdivia’s version wait staff confirms food allergies and sensitivities as ‘tatemado’, ‘zarandeado’ and even grating very Banana Bread from San Blas with homemade prior to taking a customer’s order as an added level finely for minced ceviches. sundried banana ice cream of customer satisfaction.
Located at 344 Allende, downtown, just 4 blocks from the Malecón. Open for regular dinner service from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays. Reservations for dinner can be made at http://elarrayan.com.mx/en/reservation/ or call (322) 222 7195. Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted. 10
He is also a member of the Three Tenors Mexico. One night only: November 16th at 7 p.m. in the theatre. Media Luna, Moruno, Popular band, Media Luna, returns this season with their high energy performances of flamenco, rock, huapango, originals, and covers. Next Stolie, and ‘Girls Night Out’ show: November 26th at 7 p.m. They will alternate weekly on Tuesdays with Tatewari, playing exceptional flamenco music with vocalist Perla return to Incanto! Alarcon. Next show: November 19th at 7 p.m. Join host Dennis Crow for Incanto’s ongoing Summer Stock Film Mary Porter announces benefit show Series. On November 14th at 3 p.m., he will present ‘A Chorus Line’ for children with cancer. recorded live at New York City Center. On the 21st at 3 p.m., he will present Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Singer, actress, and entertainer, Mary Porter, returns this season with ‘Into The Woods’. All shown in the comfortable theatre on a big screen Iconic Songs, in a series of concerts featuring the music of Barbra with state of the art sound. Streisand, Patsy Cline, Judy Garland and more, starting Friday, Tres Aires recently made their Incanto debut to rave reviews. They November 15th at 7 p.m. She will be accompanied by Derek Carkner at play Rumba Flamenco and traditional Mexican music. Fridays, Nov. the piano. On Sunday, November 17th, at 3 p.m., Mary 15, 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the piano bar. Tickets will present ‘Songs that Inspire’, a special fundraising available online. benefit concert for the local charity, Aid To Children With On Mondays, starting November 18th at 5 p.m., Cancer (Puerto Vallarta Rotary Club SUR). singer-songwriter Mao Zavala fromMexico City Singer-songwriter and traveling musician, Stolie, hails plays Latin American music with a fresh and from Chicago originally. Her clever, upbeat lyrics and contemporary touch. unique style are very popular with audiences. Select Popular local band Moruno will play a variety of Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. as a ticketed show in the piano Latin beats and Mediterranean Fusion on Monday, bar. And she, along with Winnipeg’s cabaret & theatrical November 18 at 7:30 p.m. as a ticketed show. sweetheart, Kami Desilets, plus international cruise ship Following shows: Dec. 30 and Jan. 6. dancer & pop sensation, New Jersey’s Hannah Brady, Hours 4 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays to Sundays. meld some sweet harmonies together for their revival Incanto will open on Mondays from 4 p.m. to of last season’s hit, ‘Girls’ Night Out’. Opening night midnight starting November 18th. Daily Happy November 18th at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online at Hour features two for one house cocktails, Incanto’s website and box office. margaritas, and beers from 4 to 5 p.m. Casual Nicolás Olsina is an Argentine baritone and opera dining 5 to 11 p.m. daily. Two for one show tickets singer. He studied opera with one of the greatest tenors for select current shows are available during ‘The from Argentina and starred in musical theatre. Zen Hour’ 4 to 5 p.m.
For more information and online tickets visit their website www.IncantoVallarta.com Call 322 223-9756 or email [email protected] Located at 109 Insurgentes (by the Rio Cuale). 11
Gary Thompson’s Free Malecon Sculpture Tours start 14th season
The morning tours start at the north end of the Malecon by the rear of the Hotel Rosita, which provides seating next to the Millennium Sculpture. They are assisted by Lalo Valdez of Papeleria Valdez, which provides handouts on this sculpture. The sculptor, who signs his work Mathis Lidice but is known as Professor Fernando Baños, explains the symbols of this monumental work. In between sculptures, Kevin Simpson of Colectika Gallery talks about the The Free Malecon Sculpture Huichol Indian designs that are Tours that Galeria Pacifico has been created by black stones embedded sponsoring during the high season in the pavement of the Malecon. on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 for The tour lasts about an hour and a the last thirteen years will return half and ends at Galeria Pacifico, for a 14th season next Tuesday, just 80 feet up from the Malecon at November 19, and will continue 174 Aldama Street. weekly through mid-April. The The Free Sunset Malecon Free Sunset Malecon Sculpture Map) on Central number (See location Sculpture Tour starts at Galeria 7 Tours started by Pacifico two years Pacifico, and heads south along ago will resume on Thursday, the Malecon for an hour and a half November 21st at 6 p.m. and will until reaching the Demetro Galeria also continue weekly through mid- across the street from Lazaro April. Both of these tours feature Cardenas Park, currently referred to Galeria Pacifico’s owner, Gary as the Mosaic Park. Jim Demetro, Thompson, as the guide, and he is the creator of the burro sculpture assisted by Memo Lira of Vallarta installed there and two others 101 Walking Tours. The sculpture seen en route gives the back story tours are in support of our non- on these and a couple of others profit library and cultural center, not viewed. He also explains the Bibioteca Los Mangos, which process of creating monumental receives no government funding bronze sculptures, and his wife Eva and gratefully accepts donations offers beverages and snacks. offered. (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location 2 12 And, we’re back! Another great season as we celebrate 20 years in the making
got their PV start long ago are joining us for our our season has to offer. This is where we thought Alex Bourgeau 20th year of entertaining. With some changes to the it would be a great opportunity to incorporate the structure, new and returning acts, and a renewed event with a local charity. This being our third We are so happy to be back, and we can’t wait excitement, The Palm promises to continue its long fundraiser, we have teamed up with RISE - Refugio to introduce Puerto Vallarta to all the amazing tradition of friendliness, family, and exceptional Infantil Santa Esperanza (Children’s Shelter of acts and shows we have going on this year. The customer service. Not to mention some the best Hope) and the response has been nothing short management and staff have been working hard all entertainment from Vallarta and the world. phenomenal. For more info about the orphanage, summer long preparing for what we think will be To kick off this year, another tradition continues. you can visit www.risepv.org The evening will the best season yet. As usual, many acts from last Our first show had always been a free event, feature a star-studded cast, all offering a preview of season are returning to The Palm, and some who introducing the PV audience to snippets of what what they have in store for you this year.
She returns mid-January with her new creation, and contemporary pop. Day uses intuition and “Villains”, where the audience takes a walk on the improvisation as his primary tools to craft a sound wild side of the bad boys and girls of cinema. that is familiar, yet fresh and innovative at the same time. NPR is quoted “Spencer has one of the most beautiful voices around today”. Currently, Spencer is finishing up a run on Broadway, New York, hence the title “Broadway to Bolero”. Expect nothing short of mesmerizing as we all get to experience the charm and talent of Spencer Day.
Miss Conception will co-host with Lady Zen offering personal stories and laughs while sharing the stage with Piel Canela, Spencer Day, Moelle, Luis Villanueva and others. There will be a 50/50 draw, a raffle and all proceeds go to RISE. Miss Conception returns once again to the Palm With over a million hits on YouTube, Spencer Day starting in November. This #1 attended show in PV returns to the Palm with musical accompaniment by will mark the relaunch of “Forbidden Diznee”, an Eduardo Leon and Zoey Wood. Born in Utah, raised adult look at the classic family movies. This show in rural Arizona, and currently living in New York was a huge hit in Provincetown during its debut, City, Spencer Day has called many places home. and due to popular demand, it makes its way back to He has wandered amid the expansive and diverse A new addition to our family is Lady Zen. Vallarta. This show only runs a few weeks, as Miss landscape of American music, developing an artistic Alzenira Quezada (aka; Lady Zen) is an Conception sets off to the high seas touring around sensibility that borrows from numerous sources: internationally known lyric fusion poet. She the world. jazz, musical theater, cabaret, soul, folk, traditional joins us throughout the season, with her first run beginning November 20 to December 19. In the words of Deb Jean, “Lady Zen is an extraordinary Mark Rome, co-founder of The Palm and owner of vocalist and delivers a show that her audience can Spotlight in Ajijic, has introduced us to an act that is truly appreciate”. The “Ladies of Legend” show so good, audience wanted the show to go on forever. is a tribute to all the women who inspired her Four members make up SeaSons, a vocal ensemble voice - featuring the music of Sade, Carol King, that play their own instruments. The show itself Joan Armatrading, Tina Turner, Erykah Badu, is a non-stop journey through memory lane with and so many more. You can catch a preview of beautiful harmony and unforgettable songs. This the show on November 18 during our opening show is a must for musical fans of contemporary night fundraiser. We are very proud to welcome music; they are at the Palm for two shows only. Lady Zen to the Palm family. 13
Rascon, Jose Galvan, and Alberto Ramirez band together to offer toe tapping danceable music in both english and spanish. The most fun you can have on a Friday Night. A huge hit last year, you can expect an evolution of new material along with old favourites. Dancing is recommended during the shows, and we are certain you will not be able to sit still for very long. Piel Canela joins us all season long, and look for them at our Market Days on certain Saturdays. Another new feature artist for us this season is This is just and opening sampling of what The Moelle fronted by vocalist and founder Fernanda Palm has scheduled for the 2019/2020 season. Hernández. Fernanda or as her friends call her, There is so much coming to you that it would “Ferny”, is originally from the state of Aguascalientes, take too many pages to talk about all of them. in the central region of the Mexican Republic. At the Keep an eye out for Denita Asberry, Bobby age of eleven, her family settled in the charming Brooks Wilson (son of legend Jackie Wilson), Puerto Vallarta, a city that became her hometown and Kim Kuzma, Sutton Lee Seymour, Dueling provenance of Moelle Project. The show “Cinema Drag Divas, The Kinsey Sicks as they all take to Moelle” will take you through time bringing our stage offering a season to remember. back memories of the magical music experience in Hollywood. Certainly the fabulous musical ensemble, the stunning voice and performance of Luis Villanueva, born and raised in Chiapas in Ferny guarantee a wonderful evening. southern Mexico, began his musical career at age 11 in the Azteca Chiapas Hope Symphony Orchestra. at his young age he begins to participate in local singing contest and later moves to Puerto Vallarta to have more opportunities in music. Winning local and national contests already in Puerto Vallarta, he begins to succeed with his shows like, The Gospel Brunch, Naked Boys singing, Revival show etc. Thus, having his own audience, during the last year he has worked on his original music, making compositions and production together with Fernando Uribe, pianist, music director and producer. This season Luis Villanueva returns with a totally Our favourite latin band is Back! Fernando different new show With musicians of the highest quality Gonzalez re-assembles his band, Piel Canela and and recognized by the Vallarta audience, Mr Curiosity returns with a renewed energy and enthusiasm show, leading you to an era where George Michael, taking a prime time slot for the 2019/2020 season. Erasure, Culture Club, Spandau Ballet, Madonna and Fernando Gonzalez, Gary Flores Morales, Luis more, filled of energy to more than one generation.
The Palm Cabaret and Bar is located at 508 Olas Altas in the heart of Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone. Tickets to all shows can be purchased at the venue’s box office, which opens daily at 10 a.m., or online at ThePalmCabaret.com For more information, call 222-0200, or follow The Palm Cabaret and Bar PVR on Facebook (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location 9 14 Meet the cast of Gladys in Wonderland Paco Ojeda Anne Bruce Montreuil - Anne is retired from retail and fortunate to spend six months (In order of appearance) a year in Vallarta with the remainder of the year in Ontario. She’s been married to her Catalina Montalvo-Meders - The high school sweetheart for 50 years, has two Boutique theatre has become a very children, five grandchildren, and feels very important part of Catalina’s life, with blessed to participate in her first theatrical over 20 Boutique Community Theatre performance ever. productions under her belt. She is thrilled Cherry Lane DeLorenzo - Cherry has to participate in this production and looks been acting for over 30 years performing in forward to many more. San Diego and Vallarta, from comedies to Lydia Damato - Originally from New dramedies and musicals. Her performances Jersey, Lydia has been a resident of Vallarta in our town include Steel Magnolias, Murder for the past 14 years. She is an avid dog Mysteries of 1940, The Divine Sister, and The rescuer, volunteering with the weekly Foreigner. She is proud to finally debut at Colina Free Spray & Neuter Clinic. As of The Boutique Community Theater. late, Lydia has also begun to explore her Steve Crovo - Steve has just retired this singing capabilities. last year so he decided to start looking for Rick Bodensteiner - This is Rick’s new avenues to try. This is his first time second time acting in a play at The Boutique at acting. While inexperienced, he quickly Community Theatre after last season’s developed his character, taking the rest of production of Love! Valour! Compassion! the cast and director by surprise! Rick has been living in Vallarta now for 3 Lynne Dellinger - Hailing from years with his husband, Roger Vickery, and Philadelphia, Lynne is a retired teacher of he is thoroughly enjoying the experience of visually impaired students. She has lived being involved in community theater. in Vallarta for 5-6 months every year since Frank Harrison - This is Frank’s sixth 2014 with her husband and a dog, having performance at The Boutique. After participated in The Boutique Community leaving the exciting and creative world of Theatre for the past six years as an actor Food Service Management in Sacramento and singer, and will be directing the musical two years ago, this was the perfect outlet Sylvia in January. for him. He wants to thank all of his Thomas Carroll - Thomas has lived in castmates and directors, from whom he has Vallarta for over three years and is now learned so much. retired, after 40 years of teaching. He has Ron Untener - Ron’s first acting role now appeared in six different shows, in 10 was last season at The Boutique, as Arthur With no prior acting experience, she has different roles! This is his first foray into the Pape in Love! Valour! Compassion! That delightfully participated in over 13 plays at field of directing. He appreciates this new experience reignited a spark of interest in The Boutique. challenge and the support of his directors, the theater that goes back to his childhood. fellow actors, crew, and his husband of 32 Ron is a native of Detroit and has lived in Brandon Miller - Brandon first came to years, Frank Harrison. Las Vegas, St. Louis, and Dallas before The Boutique Community Theatre stage Gerry McRobert - Gerry is a long-time settling in Vallarta seven years ago. last year, playing the handsome young Canadian snowbird in Vallarta. This is his Alice Averett - Originally from San doctor in Harvey. Originally from Texas, second time as a stage manager for The Francisco, and Eugene, Alice chose to retire Brandon feels at home in town and has Boutique, having served under director Ralph in Vallarta with her husband, who originally made many friends. He’s proud of having Hyman for Love! Valour! Compassion! last came to The Boutique Community Theatre lost over 100 pounds, but for this play, we season. He is already being wooed by other to fix a toilet! padded him a bit to play the part of Henry! directors for this season!
The Boutique Community Theatre is located at 287 Basilio Badillo, above Nacho Daddy. We welcome members of the local community who want to experience every aspect of theatre production: lighting, stage managing, directing, acting, promotion and fundraising. To learn more and purchase tickets online, visit the website www.btpv.org, or the Facebook page www.facebook.com/TheBoutiquePV, where you will find information about scheduled performances. Map) on Central number (See location 16 15 The 7 Arts 16 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 17 The 7 Arts 3 (See location number on Central Map)
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Act2PV’s incredible entertainment with its incredible sound and lighting “Gabe & systems, is on par with any theater in North America! Excellent live the Rock Stars” musical entertainment (with no cover) is also offered in the beautiful, fully- A Tribute to the Music of Mick equipped Encore bar! Come early Jagger, George Michael, and Prince. and enjoy a drink! Be sure to check Opening Night – Friday, out all the reviews on TripAdvisor and November 22 - Party 6:30 / Show 7:30 GoogleMyBusiness.com! For more show information or to buy tickets, go Through songs and stories, “Gabe & to Act II’s website at www.act2pv.com the Rock Stars” celebrates the music of three of the most famous rock icons, Mick Jagger, George Michael and Opening This Week at ACT2PV! Prince. Gabe is a masterful storyteller, and through his own personal experiences in the ever-changing world of entertainment, he will titillate “Linda Rondstadt, you with behind-the-scenes stories Act2PV now featuring In My Voice,” about the life of a rock star. Some of the iconic songs in this show include Featuring Singer/Dancer Brenda Gaviño “Let’s Go Crazy,” “Jumpin’ Jack shows 7 days a week! Opening Night - Tuesday November Flash,” “Freedom,” “Honky Tonk 19 (Party - 6:30 / Show 7:30 p.m.) Woman,” “Baby I’m a Star,” and “You Wow! What a beginning Act2PV has who her father is. The opening night Can’t Always Get What You Want.” had for its fantastic 7th season! Act2PV audience, dressed in white, raved about TripAdvisor ★★★★★ is proud to feature shows 7 days a week this flashy, well-cast production of the and is breaking all previous records beloved 1980’s MAMMA MIA! The “Gabe’s show was terrific! His ability with SOLD OUT SHOWS! Act2PV, reviews on Facebook, TripAdvisor and to weave stories and songs together about “THE BEST PERFORMING ARTS GoogleMyBusiness.com are amazing! himself, his life, and the impact music VENUE IN BANDERAS BAY” (poll People are comparing it favorably and lyrics have had on him is nothing conducted by Vallarta Tribune), is also to productions they have seen New short of amazing. At times you will rated as #2 of the “BEST PLACES York, Toronto and London! The show laugh, become nostalgic, hum or sing IN PUERTO VALLARTA by continues every Monday, Thursday, along while being throughly entertained. TripAdvisor. Whether you’re looking and Saturday. Tickets are available at Gabe’s energy and talent are amazing.” for high-quality theater productions, or www.act2pv.com “What a great performance. Gabe internationally-renowned cabaret acts There are two great shows opening is certainly a natural on stage! We all and drag shows, this 5-star venue truly at Act2PV this week: On Tuesday, loved the music, loved Gabe’s voice, and brings you THE BEST OF THE BEST November 19 at 7:30 p.m., “Linda loved the emotions he shared with the in its 2019/2020 season, presenting Rondstadt: In My Voice,” featuring Do you remember these songs? audience. We would highly recommend something for everyone! singer/dancer Brenda Gaviño, opens Blue Bayou… You’re No Good… Poor, seeing any show Gabe is in!” in the Red Room. Also opening in Poor, Pitiful Me… Just One Look… MAMMA MIA!, the biggest, most the Red Room on Friday, November Alison… Heatwave… It’s So Easy?!? exciting musical ever produced in 22nd, is “Gabe & the Rockstars”, a Well, now you can enjoy them all Puerto Vallarta history, is a huge hit! celebration of the music of Mick LIVE in Act2PV’s new Linda Ronstadt Built around hit ABBA songs, it is the Jagger, George Michael and Prince, tribute show, “The Sound of My story of a young girl’s quest to find out featuring Gabe Arciniega. Voice,” starting Tuesday, November 19. The beautiful Brenda Gaviño has always had a special affinity for the music of the timeless living legend, Linda Ronstadt, who won 11 Grammy Awards, three American Music “Omg, what a wonderful show. Awards, two Academy of Country Gabe’s voice is awesome. I was Music Awards, an Emmy Award, and laughing one minute and close to tears a slough of other awards! Brenda’s the next. He is an amazing talent!” stunning likeness, as well as her beautiful, clear voice, and refreshing Get your tickets now for these smile is the perfect combination to great Broadway musicals take on such an amazing performer! produced by Act2PV! 21
“Act2 raised the bar tonight! The Avenue Q, the only address a person MAMMA MIA! talent had 100 people on their feet, can afford when they’re fresh out of singing, dancing and clapping for the college, out of a job, or just trying to A Broadway Musical. Mondays, entire performance!” - Patti Hirsch find their purpose in life. It is a coming- Thursdays & Saturdays - 7:00 p.m. of-age parable that satirizes the issues “...What a delightful evening. and anxieties of entering adulthood ★★★★ We knew it would be fun, but AVENUE Q has not been authorized or from start to finish it was absolutely approved by the Jim Henson Company incredible. We will be taking our friends or Sesame Workshop, which have no as they come into town.” - Randy Reed responsibility for its content. Music & Be sure to check out MAMMA Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, applause. Feels like an evening MIA!’s other reviews on TripAdvisor Book by Jeff Whitty, Based on an original to an NYC broadway theatre for and Google.com! concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. acting casting choreography and Avenue Q is presented through special costumes.” - William Larkin arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized “Mamma Mia was the best ever. materials are also presented by MTI, The cast was amazing, so talented 423 W 55th St, NYC, NY 10019 - (212) Act2PV and its managing partners, and entertaining. The entire show was 541-4684 / (212) 397-4684 FAX www. along with Music Theater International a delight to see. The performances, MTIShows.com (MTI), are excited to present the costumes, set and range of talent is the Broadway Musical, MAMMA MIA! best I have seen.” - Christine C Reviews: on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays “Ovation after ovation!! What “I saw this show many times during at 7:00 p.m.! MAMMA MIA!, a night!! ♥️ We have seen West its run two years ago, and loved it! But the most exciting production in PV End, Broadway and Toronto. Your the NEW Avenue Q has been taken to a History, is inspired and enhanced by production surpasses! Kudos, whole new level with this cast! It was well-known ABBA tunes! It is a “feel- Bouquets and Congratulations!” - masterfully done! The actors actually good” kind of show that will make you Donna Larkin make you lose track of whether you were want to sing along to the familiar songs, looking at puppets or actors! There is and get up and dance in the aisles! “...The audience could not contain “AVENUE Q” something for everyone in this show! Sophie, the 20-year old bride, is themselves at the very least. Star after A musical comedy featuring It’s funny, it’s sad, it’s poignant, and planning to get married in a little star took bows and seen in their eyes puppets and human actors we can all relate to each of the actors hotel on a Greek island where she there was no doubt that they were Wednesdays - 7:00 p.m. and their stories. I haven’t laughed so has worked with her single mother, utterly pleased with the play and loved hard in a long time! It was a fun, fun Donna, her whole life. Unbeknownst that so many people were standing AVENUE Q is a delightful, laugh- evening!” - Howard Ross to Donna, Sophie has longed to find and cheering without end. There is out-loud American musical that was the father she has never known. After the possibility that this is the top performed on Broadway from 2003 “Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed, laughed accidentally finding and reading her production in the history of Act2PV. It to 2019. illed with gut-busting humor until I cried, and I’m a sucker for happy mother’s diary, she finds clues that is that good, a show not to be missed.” and a delightfully catchy score (not to endings - I’ve seen this show countless point to three lovers from her mom’s mention the use of full-size puppets that times before, in Ogunquit, Maine; New - Gary Beck - More of Beck’s “free-spirited” past that “might” be are animated by unconcealed human York City (it just finally closed in NYC Best: Theater, Cabaret and More her father. Sophie secretly invites all puppeteers), Avenue Q is a truly unique on Sunday, I think). This performance http://www.facebook.com/groups/ three of these men to her wedding, and show that has quickly become a favorite rivaled the Best of them. I will definitely PuertoVallartaShows hilarity ensues! for audiences everywhere! Although see it again and bring friends next season This delightful story features lots of “Just saw Mamma Mia Opening Night the show addresses humorous adult when it goes “full-time.” - Dennis Crow issues… (puppet sex!)… and is not nostalgic singing and dancing, as well as at Act II! DON’T MISS IT! Fabulous “Opening Night for Avenue Q was recommended for children, it is actually a HUGE cast, with a creative and colorful cast! They sing, they dance; and they right on Target. Each puppet (character) very similar to a “well-known children’s set design, beautiful, custom-created can act!” - Sharon Baughman White showed total Professionalism. This is television show” where puppets are costumes, and brilliant choreography a Very Happy Uplifting show that the friends. Audiences everywhere have created by one of Mexico’s finest Audience showed such Amazing Love been captivated by this fresh and funny choreographers, Federico Nuñez Murias. for. Great Direction by the Awesome story, and it won the prestigious 2004 Be sure and check out all of the Alfonso López. The Singing was Amazing “Triple Crown” for Tony Awards… MAMMA MIA! reviews on Trip with Strong Voices and performances BEST MUSIC, BEST SCORE and Advisor and Google.com by each cast member. A Huge Round of BEST BOOK! During its 6-month run Applause for a Fantastic Show so very TripAdvisor ★★★★★ at Act2PV three years ago, almost every Well Performed.” - David Wilhoit “The audience appreciation was show was sold out! transmitted via earthquake foot- The story of AVENUE Q takes place Be sure to check out Avenue Q’s other stomping vibrations and thunderous in New York City and the street is reviews on TripAdvisor and Google.com! 22
All Shows This Week at ACT2PV: amazing...his stories, his dancing Show Descriptions and his singing is like you’ve never FABULOUS FRIDAY, November 15 experienced before...he sang in Friday, November 15! 5:00 - Beyond Motown,” starring Voice Spanish “Llorona” which brought the 5:00 p.m. - Diana Villamonte, of Mexico Runner-Up and #1 Songstress audience to tears....if you go see any in Puerto Vallarta, Diana Villamonte Vallarta’s #1 songstress (and runner- show, if you want to do any one thing... 7:30 - “Retchless,” starring Singer/Dancer up in “The Voice of Mexico”) you need to see Steven Retchless!!!” /International Pole Dance Champion competition returns to Act2PV for her “Retchless oozed confidence at & America’s Got Talent semifinalist, THIRD SOLD-OUT SEASON! She “AGT!” - New York Post Steven Retchless starts the evening off with her brand- 9:30 - “Tossed Salad,” featuring drag new show, “Beyond Motown,” as “His pole dancing is so controlled queen, Hedda Lettuce well as a new live band and back-up and beautiful to watch. And he bled for SIZZLING SATURDAY, November 16 singers! This new show goes WAY us!” - Los Angeles Times 7:00 - MAMMA MIA! beyond Motown, featuring songs 9:30 p.m. - “Tossed Salad,” 7:30 - “Showgirl,” a throwback to the by The Supremes, Michael Jackson, featuring 6-time Drag Queen of the glitz and glam of Las Vegas, Queen, The Temptations, Frank 7:30 - “Showgirl” starring the Year Award-winner (HX magazine) featuring Daniela Treviño Sinatra, Mariah Carey, The Jackson 5, beautiful singer/dancer, Daniela and the legendary “green goddess” of 9:30 - Mama Tits, starring in Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Alicia Treviño. She can sing like an angel drag, Hedda Lettuce. She is delighted “The B**ch is Back!” Keys, and MANY more… and dance like a pro! This beautiful, to celebrate her fifth season at the Red sexy, whimsical, sassy vixen is SUPER SUNDAY, November 17 TripAdvisor ★★★★★ Room Cabaret with her one-woman wearing beautiful, handmade costumes 7:00 - “MJ Live,” a musical singing/ Comedy/Cabaret show, “Tossed Salad!” “Just when we thought what dazzled designed by Mexican haute couture dancing tribute to Michael Jackson Hedda will toss out the perfect mix of 7:30 - “Elton / Earth, Wind & Fire,” us most about Puerto Vallarta was designer, Federico Nuñez Murias fresh, crisp improvisational comedy, starring Us Two its lush mountains and landscapes, and will delight the audience with bawdy and biting wit, light dancing 9:30 - “Retchless,” starring Singer/ we discovered another jewel just as songs made famous by the women of and lush, live (NOT lip-synched) DancerInternational Pole Dance Champion, brilliant! Remember the name Diana Las Vegas, such as Beyonce, Celine, singing! All this, along with her colorful Steven Retchless Villamonte, because she’s one of the Jennifer Lopez, Charo, Gloria Estafan, costumes, creates the perfect show! MAGNIFICENT MONDAY, November 18 most talented and electrifying new Mariah, Cher and more. singing sensations to come along in a TripAdvisor ★★★★★ 7:00 - MAMMA MIA! TripAdvisor ★★★★★ while! … Not only is she a powerfully 7:30 - “Beyond Motown,” starring Voice “OMG! Saw Hedda Lettuce’s show of Mexico Runner-Up and #1 Songstress gifted singer, Ms. Villamonte is a natural Show Girl - “I was fortunate to this week and it was the funniest show in Puerto Vallarta, Diana Villamonte and captivating stage performer. How see the opening of this show. As a ever. We laughed until we cried. She 9:30 - “The B**ch is Back,” best to describe her talent? Let’s just performing musician for thirty years, I deserves the title best drag queen in featuring drag diva, Mama Tits say that when she pays tribute to have rarely seen someone with a voice PV. She plays with the audience with such iconic powerhouses as Whitney that could match Danellia’s!!! This TERRIFIC TUESDAY, November 19 the quickest wit imaginable. The jokes Houston, Aretha Franklin, Diana woman has a four and a half octave 5:00 - “Country Nights,” starring UsTwo never stop. She sings live and has a Ross, Etta James, Donna Summer and range, was personable, funny and put 7:00 - PAST-Modern Jukebox, great voice. The lyrics to her songs Shirley Bassey, you’re virtually just as on a show that left me spellbound!! starring Lollipop are just as funny as her jokes. Totally a 7:30 - (OPENING NIGHT) enamored by her performance of the Truly a must see!!” great way to spend the evening!” “Linda Rondstadt: In My Voice,” songs as you are by the originators!” 9:30 - “The B**ch is Back,” featuring a musical tribute starring Brenda Gaviño 7:30 p.m. - “Retchless,” features Saturday, November 16 the beloved Mama Tits, Vallarta’s 6’7” WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY, November 20 Vallarta’s most recent break-out 7:00 - MAMMA MIA! the Broadway POWERHOUSE vocalist and drag 7:00 - AVENUE Q, a quirky, sensation, androgynous singer/dancer, Musical, is featured on the Main Stage! queen! Returning to Act2PV for her very funny Broadway musical! International Pole Dance champion This is the most exciting production 5th season, Mama Tits is back with 7:30 - “Fleetwood Mac & The Eagles, and America’s Got Talent semifinalist, in Vallarta history! Audiences are another raw and witty take on life, sex, featuring UsTwo Steven Retchless. This show is raving about it and the TripAdvisor relationships and living your truth, with 9:30 - ”Retchless,” starring Singer/ an unbelievable blend of singing, and Google.com reviews are out of all new music and stories, including Dancer & International Pole Dance story-telling, dancing, pole-dancing this world! (See description above.) jazz, blues, pop and rock! Champion, Steven Retchless and much, much more! Lauded by Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays TripAdvisor ★★★★★ TANTALIZING THURSDAY, November 21 everyone, including gays, straights, 7:00 p.m. - MAMMA MIA! TripAdvisor ★★★★★ old, young, nationals and foreigners, Mama Tits Amazing Show - “The FAVORITE FRIDAY, November 22 this is a must-see at Act2PV! “This has to be one of the greatest venue is very nice. The lounge singer productions in Puerto Vallarta. Have in the bar before the show had a 5:00 - Beyond Motown, starring Voice of TripAdvisor ★★★★★ Mexico Runner-Up and #1 Songstress seen man BroadwayNYC and London amazing voice. Mama Tits blew me in Puerto Vallarta, Diana Villamonte Steven Retchless, A Star is born! productions and this compares away. Probably the best show I’ve 7:30 - (OPENING NIGHT) “Gabe & the “This young man held the audience favorably. A must see when visiting PV.” seen.If you’re in PV go see Mama Tits Rockstars,” featuring Gabe Arciniega in the palm of his hand from the Be sure to check out all the reviews you won’t regret it. She tells a great celebrating the music of Mick Jagger, moment he stepped on stage until about MAMMA MIA! on TripAdvisor story that will keep you laughing from George Michael and Prince. the last second of his show! Simply and Google.com beginning to the end”. 23
Sunday, November 17 ★★★★★ Wednesday, November 20 TripAdvisor Coming Soon to ACT2PV: 7:00 - MJ LIVE! A tribute to the music 7:00 - Avenue Q, a quirky, funny “Our favorite this year was Us Two’s and dance of Michael Jackson, featuring Broadway musical featuring puppets Country Show. Us Two are a dynamic internationally-renowned Michael and live actors! (See description above musical duo that both have wonderful Jackson impersonator, Jose Martinez - Wednesday shows only) voices. We especially enjoyed their Google My Business ★★★★★ Country Show. Being from Texas, 7:30 - “Fleetwood Mac & The that’s saying something. Naomi is not Eagles,” featuring the musical duo, “EXCELLENT Michael Jackson Show. only talented but beautiful to behold! Us Two, in a musical tribute to the Extremely Professional and Fabulous Her partner, Daniel, is also handsome everlasting and timeless music of two Costumes. GO see it ! well done…” and has a great voice. Add a 5-piece unforgettable groups from the 70s… 7:30 - Elton/Earth, Wind & Fire, band and you can’t beat their show” FLEETWOOD MAC and THE featuring Vallarta’s favorite musical EAGLES! UsTwo will perform songs duo, Us Two! Singing songs made that will bring back memories from by famous by Elton and EWF, such these two great groups, such as New as September, Boogie Wonderland, Kid in Town, One of These Nights, Reasons, Your Song, Crocodile Rock, Take It Easy, Heartache Tonight, December 1 - “Simply Delighted,” Candle in the Wind, Goodbye Yellow Dreams Everywhere, Landslide, starring international drag star, Brick Road, and more. Their repertoire Desperado and many more. Delighted Tobehere changes with each performance, as TripAdvisor ★★★★★ they keep adding new repertoire, but these amazing vocalists (and their live “My partner and I went to this show band) will definitely treat you to an without reading reviews or having unforgettable evening of music! any expectations. WE LOVED IT! Every song sung was great. They ★★★★★ TripAdvisor each take turns singing their songs. “Had the awesome pleasure of They are amazing alone, but when checking out Us Two last night with then harmonize...just Wow! Two very Daniel & Noemi! They’re amazing! talented people. They are easy on the 7:00 - “PAST-MODERN Great talents both of them and their band eyes too! We understand they sell out JUKEBOX! Prepare to be wowed and crew! [It} flew by with us wanting during high season.” when you see the 5-member PMJ more. We loved their special flare for band, Lollipop, in their incredible, 9:30 - “Retchless,” starring their songs and their amazing voices and December 3 - Steve Grand, new show, “PAST-Modern Jukebox!” androgynous singer/dancer, Inter- banter. Can’t wait to come back.” the singer/songwriter and overnight They put their unique spin on beloved national Pole Dancing Champion and internet sensation! Monday, November 18 classics from the 70’s and 80’s, with hits America’s Got Talent semifinalist, 7:00 - MAMMA MIA! the from Queen, Journey, Eric Clapton, Steven Retchless. (See show Broadway Musical (See description KISS, Chicago, Police, and more, and description on Friday, November 15, on Saturday, November 17) convert them into the vintage big band or go to act2pv.com) (Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Count 7:30 - “Beyond Motown,” starring Thursday, November 21 Basie, etc.) sounds of the past. Diana Villamonte. (see description on 7:00 - MAMMA MIA!, the Broadway Friday, November 15) TripAdvisor ★★★★★ musical (see description above) 9:30 - “The B**ch is Back! 9:30 p.m. - “Tossed Salad,” featuring “This was our first visit to Act II Act2PV is looking for a MALE featuring Mama Tits (see description Hedda Lettuce. (See show description and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We went TENOR for a musical revue that will be on Saturday, November 17) on Friday, Nov 15) early and spent some time in the bar presented this season! Being able to read Tuesday, November 19 prior to the show. The singer there was Friday, November 22 music is not necessary, but is helpful. If 5:00 - “Country Nights,” featuring fantastic and the staff is outstanding. 5:00 - Beyond Motown, starring you would like more information, or Us Two and their live band. This Past-Modern Jukebox was very Voice of Mexico Runner-Up and #1 would like to audition, please contact amazing duo can sing anything!! entertaining and I would definitely Songstress in Puerto Vallarta, Diana Marsha Ward Ross at marsha@act2pv. Their country-western show is like suggest seeing them or any show Villamonte (see description on Friday, com to set up an audition! nothing you’ve ever experienced! presented by Act II. We’ll definitely be November 15) Both Daniel Celis and Noemi Please check out the reviews for these attending more shows there.” Plascencia are incredible entertainers, 7:30 - (OPENING NIGHT) “Gabe shows at “Act II Entertainment Stages” and their band is of the highest quality. 7:30 - (OPENING NIGHT) & the Rockstars,” featuring Gabe on TripAdvisor and GoogleMyBusiness. Their repertoire includes songs by “Linda Ronstadt: In My Voice,” Arciniega celebrating the music of com! For more information about Linda Rondstadt, Kenny Rogers, featuring singer/dancer Brenda Mick Jagger, George Michael and additional dates of these shows, or to buy John Denver, Alan Jackson, Gretchen Gaviño (see show description under Prince. (See show description under tickets, go to act2pv.com! You can also Wilson (and more) and spans the “Shows Opening this Week” above) “Shows Opening This Week” above.) get your tickets at our Box Office which history of country music. 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Respect the process Tolerance We must also learn to respect the All of this requires varying degrees Life is a process process. We must respect the lessons of tolerance, patience, and most and opportunities it brings. Once you importantly humility. When you Giselle Belanger respect it, you will stop trying to control don’t know the answer, when you are RN, LCSW it. If everything happens for a reason, if unsure of what you should do, or are there are no coincidences, and we accept afraid of what decision to make, you that, then the next thing is to question can positively reframe it by telling and discover the reasons, the answers, yourself that “the good news is that I the lessons and the insights. Once we don’t have to know today” confidently I will never forget when I was stop trying to control it. We must understand and grasp those lessons and knowing that the answers will come going through a very difficult and trust that we are supposed to go insights, we can move on. If we do not and you will make better decisions challenging time, a friend of mine through it. The process is necessary learn them, then we will repeat them. because of allowing the process. quoted something he had heard in for many reasons. We should not Life will bring around other situations AA, that “life is a process, not a try to rush it or make it end sooner. for us to experience them again, except Remain open series of events”, impressing upon The process brings us answers to this time much more intensely and more However, the key is to remain open. me that things are not going to get questions, provides experiences painfully, until we learn the lesson. It So often, the answers, messages, and better overnight and the answers which clarify, validate, and teach. In is amazing how many times some us lessons, may not look, sound, or feel, don’t always come as quickly as we’d order to allow the process, we must choose to go through something before the way we expect and if we aren’t like. I’ve never forgotten that and be tolerant and patient. That does we learn from it. open we will miss them, possibly even the more I experienced it, the more not mean be passive or inactive. It reject them. In order to prevent this, meaning and truth it seemed to have. requires that we determine what is Cannot control outcome we must let go of certain images and I soon learned the depth and value of in our control and what is not, so We cannot control outcome. We ideas and make the conscious effort to staying in the process; of permitting that we do what we can during the all have the natural tendency to try step back and receive what is presented it and eventually of actually inviting process while we wait for more to be to control outcome by controlling without allowing fear or preconceived it. I learned to embrace it. revealed. the feelings, thoughts and actions of ideas or judgments to get in the way. How many of you feel pressured others. We have the need to get them Look forward to each day and what Life is a process, to make a decision because you to do something or say something is yet to unfold with joyful curiosity not a series of events feel so uncomfortable, anxious, and in order to create a certain outcome instead of feeling anxious. There is If we live from one event to another, frustrated with the situation that you to make us feel better; less anxious, a sense of calm in curiously waiting then we miss all of the lessons from want to hurry up and get it over with, less fearful. Many of us become so to see what happens next or what is the experiences in between, making it and so you hastily force a decision? obsessed with controlling the outcome revealed next, instead of worrying impossible to appreciate how we arrived People seem to do this with some of that we are not able to even consider about it and being consumed with and therefore impossible to gain the life’s biggest issues and challenges, the possibility that what we think we anxious thoughts of “what if ”. knowledge, the lessons, nor the insights like should I get divorced, should want or the way we think things should which are essential to our growth. I leave my job, should I live be, may not be best. Sometimes what The journey, the process, is where the somewhere else. These are not the we expect is not in our best or highest Giselle Belanger important substance lies. In other words, type of decisions that should be interest. Sometimes we don’t know RN, LCSW (psychotherapist) is “it’s the journey, not the destination”. rushed. A person has to live with the what is best for us and we are unable available for appointments in person, consequences of all of their decisions to remain humble enough to realize by phone, or by skype webcam. Contact info: [email protected] Allow the process and these consequences can be that or to step back and allow other Mex cell: 044 (322) 138-9552 We must allow the process and drastic and sometimes catastrophic. information to be presented to us. or US cell: (312) 914-5203 (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location 24 26
just barely adapting to the cold Moringa trees… nights in the mountains. Clearly not thriving. We got a few flowers local super food and seedless pods. Krystal Frost Here’s the story…¨ In my wondering days, I asked one of my herbal teachers if there was a general rule to herbal that applies to anywhere you find Yes, we do have the splendid Moringa oleifera is a plant that yourself. He was a German doctor advantage of growing Moringa has been praised for its health living in Bogota, Colombia. He trees in our area. These graceful benefits for thousands of years. It One cup of fresh, sliced pods (100 said, “find a thriving plant where trees embellish our avenues is very rich in healthy antioxidants grams) contains 157% of your daily you find yourself ill and use the and colonies, they grow fast and bioactive plant compounds. requirement for vitamin C (note: leaves and flowers in an infusion and produce an abundance of The leaves are an excellent this detail is used as a measure of to heal yourself. The color of the medicinal material. You can plant source of many vitamins and comparison, not to be eaten). flower is the guide, such as yellow a seed and expect a good-sized minerals. One cup of fresh, People use them to combat flowers for digestive issues. The tree in less than 6 months, and chopped leaves (21 grams) cancer, and take them like thriving, flowering plant has the produce a crop of their powerful contains the following: medication, one pod at a time 3 healing energy you lack.” seed pods in a year. Protein:2 grams. times a day. It happened that I tested out Native to India, this tropical Vitamin B6:19% of the RDA. Contains 7 times the Vitamin this theory one time while on the loving tree outweighs the health Vitamin C:12% of the RDA. C as oranges, improves sleep, coast of Colombia in a then small benefits of green tea. That’s why Iron:11% of the RDA. triple the potassium of a banana, village called Santa Marta. We we place Moringa in line with the Riboflavin (B2):11% of the RDA. produces energy, fortifies your were staying in a rustic hotel on top super foods. Vitamin A (from beta- immune system, alkalizes the the beach when I came down with carotene):9% of the RDA. blood and digestive system, some awfully hateful stomach Magnesium:8% of the RDA. controls blood sugar levels, helps cramps and etc. 46 antioxidents weight control, lowers cholesterol Next to the hotelito was an All of the amino acids levels, and improves memory. empty lot with a fluffy bush full that the body needs. Contains 36 anti-inflammatory of yellow flowers. Swiping a And a lot of things they can’t components, alleviates pain in handful, I turned them over to the identify, however the ayuverdics muscles and joints. kitchen and asked them to brew up (ancient healing wisdom from India) It’s rich in Omega 3,6 and 9. some tea… they laughed and said have known of Moringa’s curative We like the fact that it grows like I would poison myself. It tasted powers for thousands of years. crazy around Vallarta, thriving in our bitter and astringent, but as soon as Compared to the leaves, the pods pocket of tropical habitat. We took it hit my stomach, I felt better and are generally lower in vitamins a few up to San Sebastian (much to all the symptoms stopped at that and minerals. the objection of my partner, also a moment. However, they are exceptionally tropical breed) where, sorry to say, So there you have it... be brave, rich in vitamin C. they suffered through the winter and keep a look out for that Moringa tree, which is flowering and podding up now. You can also find it dried in the local health food stores... or nip some from the trees in front of Organic Select where they are in bloom and podding up energetically. The taste of the tea is not bitter or aggressive, but rather green and golden.
Krystal Frost For questions and comments - (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location Cell: 322 116-9645 8 Email: [email protected] 27 Viewpoint Harriet Murray
Correct paperwork when you decide to sell
It is hard to know what you need in the way of documents when you decide to sell. Your paperwork trail needs to satisfy the notary. He has to have everything he needs to establish a clear picture of you as the owner. Your gain or loss will be the difference in the Mexico peso value And if you are a foreigner buying in a trust, the trustee will be very between when you purchase and when you sell. If the pesos are particular about all documents. stronger when you sell, your tax will be less against the US dollar. Now, the peso is weaker and the gain in pesos is higher, so you most A.- Documents you will need: likely have a gain. 1. Your original escritura deed from the notary or the closing coordinator. You would be surprised to find out how many owners B.- Deductions to estimate when you are preparing to sell: never pick up their original escritura. 1. Real estate commission (less IVA) 2. (Optional) Your original receipt (factura) for expenses from the 2. % of value of permanent improvements or reappraisal by the notary. This receipt shows all the expenses you paid the notary as part notary (he will charge extra for this service). of your closing costs. Some of these expenses can be deductible when 3. If you have a constancia of fiscal value, you may have a deduction you sell. Keep it with the escritura in a safe place. against your gain. Your eligibility to have a partial deduction with a 3. CFDI or encrypted factura or receipt showing your purchase price. CF will be based on where you declare your obligation to pay taxes on Beginning in 2014, you will have received the electronic encrypted your world-wide income. The SAT (Mexican Tax Authority), is very file which shows the purchase price you paid for the property. This strict about this. factura is sent via internet by the notary. If you are a fiscal resident of Mexico, it means you are creating some There will also be a PDF with the encrypted file, so you can read type of business to receive income, so you are also paying income tax, what the .xmls file says. This file will be used by the government besides property tax, etc. when you sell to enable you to claim this price as your basis before capital gains is computed. Without this file, you will not be able to This article is based upon legal opinions, current practices and my claim your entire purchase price. personal experiences in the Puerto Vallarta-Bahia de Banderas areas. 4. Your current original or copy of your predial: property tax statement. I recommend that each potential buyer or seller of Mexican real estate 5. Your passport and another photo / signature ID conduct his own due diligence and review. 6. A utility bill or bank statement with your name and address matching your driver’s license. 7. You need to have an estimate of your capital gains before you Harriet Murray sell the property. Can be contacted at [email protected] | www.casasandvillas.com 28
be looking at Dorado anywhere from downward slope now, but we’re still Dorado and Marlin are the dominant 20 to 45 lbs., just depends on what hovering at 84 to 85 degrees depending species, Marlin at Corbeteña and you run into. Marlin at ten miles off on where you’re at. You can run into El Banco, peak fishing season continues! the point and can be anywhere from some cool swirling currents still so 250 to 500 lbs., but who knows, they keep an eye on your electronics for Stan Gabruk have some larger brothers and sisters warmer water. The bite is still around (Owner of Master Baiter's Sportfishing & Tackle) in the area. An eight-hour fishing trip 09:00, but be sure you’re where you is well worth your fuel dollars now! want to be before 08:30 to be on the Inside the bay, we’re seeing more safe side. With plenty of local natural
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gloves. Then I set out for the upstairs “Sure did,” I said proudly. “He’s bedroom, armed with a broom. I humongous. Close to twenty pounds.” Do possums sneeze? wasn’t sure what good the broom “Who are you calling?” would do, but holding it definitely “Pest control.” Gil Gevins made me feel better. “You mean, Manuel, the gardener?” (At this point I must mention “Exactly.” something I read on Wikipedia. It “But it’s his day off.” seems that in Mexico there are men “Listen. That jagged-toothed who eat the possum’s tail for the bastard is wide awake up there. And In Mexico they are called tlacuaches slipped through them. purposes of “increasing fertility”. I actively hostile. He hissed at me.” (tlak-wah-chays), and despite their In the animal category, we had two have no idea if this is true, but I do “He hissed at you?” my wife said unlovely appearance, I have grown serious candidates: cats and possums. know that no matter what country dubiously. surprisingly fond of them. Yes, they A cat could have gotten in, but would you’re in, the men always seem to be Generally, I don’t like to lie to my do have those long stiff hairless tails it have made all that noise? It was consuming something odd in order to wife, but I did not want to spoil her and those mangy-looking coats. But time to wake up Lucy, which entailed make their male mechanisms function macho image of me. they also have many redeeming raising my voice slightly. with greater efficiency.) “Yes. He threw a hissy-fit right qualities, such as… “HONEY, SOMETHING’S IN THE I opened the door of the abandoned there in his tunnel.” Tlacuaches are totally nocturnal. If HOUSE!” I screamed. bedroom. It was total chaos: a “You sure he wasn’t sneezing?” she disturbed during daylight hours, they On the third try, I finally got her marsupial-inspired mess of mammoth said, sipping her tea. roll over, grunt and go back to sleep, attention. Pointing up at the ceiling proportions. But where was the An hour later Manuel showed up. much like my father used to do. They with one hand, I put the other to my intruder? The only undisturbed spot Between us (he got a loop of rope will eat almost anything and will not ear. Soon we both were listening to was the corner of a shelf loaded with around the beast’s neck, while I held hesitate to enter your home while you the sounds of shoeboxes, screwdrivers mildewing bedclothes. Upon closer the flashlight), we captured the errant are asleep and clean out your kitchen. and Rocky Raccoon only knew what inspection, however, I saw an irregular marsupial, who put up quite the fuss. For some reason my wife and I are else crashing to the floor. “Tlacuache!” opening, like the mouth of a… tunnel? “Did you hear that?” I asked magnets for tlacuaches. We have we cried. Gripping the broom with both hands, Manuel. “He hissed at us.” inhabited several homes here over the A short silence ensued. Then Lucy I approached what was definitely a “No, Don Gil, tlacuaches don’t hiss. years, and the un-cute quadrupedal said, “Don’t you think you should go tunnel in the old sheets and blankets. That was just a sneeze.” burglars have managed to squeeze their up there and take care of it.” And then I saw him, hugging the back musky way into every one. We’ve had “Why don’t you take care of it?” I of his impromptu nest. And he was **Pedro is now living happily at them sleeping under a refrigerator, in said. “Why is it always me?” big! (for a possum). And his eyes the Puerto Vallarta Zoo, saving up to a fireplace, inside a carton of carved “Because you’re the man.” were wide open. emigrate to the United States where he cats destined for sale at my wife’s This was a ruse often employed by Wait a minute, I thought, aren’t hopes to find a better class of garbage. shop (naturally, we gave the wooden my wife to get out of doing anything these things supposed to be comatose felines a thorough fumigating before she considered unpleasant. Dealing in the daytime? I looked a little closer. exposing them to the buying public), with rats, for example, was entirely Pedro (sorry, I had to give him a name) on the sill of a bathroom window and my turf, which is understandable from could not have been more awake, his Gil Gevins inside a cabinet otherwise occupied by a primitive cultural point of view; beady rat’s eyes regarding me fixedly. And he was big. Is the author of five books, including his Lucy’s best linens. but what about cleaning up the kitty latest laugh-fest, 1967: THE FALL. Signed Our latest outbreak of tlacuache vomit? I went downstairs to the kitchen and copies of all Gil’s books are available at fever took place last week. At three “Why is dealing with kitty vomit a picked up the phone. his wife’s wonderful shop, LUCY’S CUCU am I was awakened by strange and man’s job?” I’d asked my wife several Lucy was making tea. “Did you find CABAÑA, located at 295 Basilio Badillo. unusual sounds emanating from the times. him?” Or as E-Books on Amazon. unused upstairs bedroom. Someone or “It’s disgusting,” she’d always reply. something was roughhousing around “Well,” I said, “the man is going the room, knocking every movable back to sleep. Maybe it’ll leave by object off of every elevated surface. itself.” My wife, who not only can “I don’t think so,” Lucy said with but actually has slept through concern. “It sounds like the poor little hurricanes and earthquakes, remained guy is trapped in there.” unconscious by my side as I sat up “Give me a break,” I groaned, and attempted to make sense of the turning off the light. alien noises above my head. First, The next morning, I made all kinds was it human or animal? Definitely of noise climbing out of bed and animal: the windows up there were so getting dressed, but my wife slept on. tightly barred only a sheet of paper or And on. I donned some long pants, a Republican’s conscience could have boots and a pair of leather gardening
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radio. If you don’t need the internet It’s best to just use a soft damp on your laptop, tablet or smartphone, cloth (having rung out excess water) you can just turn off the Wi-Fi. on your screen. Gentle pressure with Another big hog of battery time a damp cloth will clean just as well on all mobile devices is the screen as windows cleaners, but may just brightness. Turning down you take a bit longer. The end result will screen brightness to 50% (or even be a clean screen without chemical less in evenings) can really help get damage over time. You can also Mobile device tips… the most out of your battery time. pick up a package of pre-moistened On tablets and smartphones, a couple screen wipes in any store computer Now if you are going to go out and found they only had like 15 minutes of additional battery hogs are the accessory department. pick up a new smartphone (which of battery life before need to find an Bluetooth radio and location services As far as general dust removal we’ve covered in the past 3 articles), electrical plug! being turned on by default. Unless from your laptop keyboard and let’s look at how to get off to a good Some manufactures of laptops you use a Bluetooth headset / speakers other nooks and crannies, running start with your new devices. So let’s have power management programs or keyboard with your device, there’s a vacuum (with the upholstery go over some of the best tips I’ve that will help stop “overcharging” no need for this radio to be turned on attachment) over the keyboard, found over the years for getting off batteries and drain small amounts of and just draining the battery. Under fan grills and USB connectors will on a good foot with your new mobile battery for you. I personally think “settings”, the Bluetooth radio can be keep those parts clean and dust free. devices, whether it be general the “old school” manual method turned off easily. Vacuums are not all that common cleaning or improving battery life. is better. Another option for users Location services allow Apps down here in paradise, so in a pinch One of the most common questions who primarily use their laptop on your device to constantly picking up a can of compressed air I get about mobile devices is getting connected to power, is to take the communicate where you are located will do just as good of a job with a the most out of the battery. First, battery out altogether (if your model geographically. Most often, this is clean soft paint brush. NEVER charge your smartphone has a removable battery - many new just a battery drain and can be turned Shut down your laptop, disconnect or tablet overnight. The constant laptops don’t). Then, maybe once off. If you happen to run an App that all cables and USB devices, and open charging long after its reached 100% every month, put the battery in, “needs” to know where you are, it will the screen to 90 degrees, place the can prematurely wear out your charge up the battery fully and run it simply ask you to turn it on again. laptop up on its side. Just use short battery. down, then charge fully and remove To turn off location services on bursts of the compressed air and After reaching 100%, the device again for a month or two. Apple devices, go to “settings” make sure you keep the can upright will stop charging, then run down to This will ensure you have good then “privacy” and turn it off - for at all times, running along the rows 95% and recharge to 100% again… battery function when you travel Android it’s located under the main of the keyboard. over and over again all night. The and you do need to use it on battery. settings. BUT if you do use tracking For really soiled areas of a laptop, sweet spot for charging mobile If your laptop battery has been to recover a lost or stolen device like where your wrists rest on the devices seems to be between 80-90%, overcharging for a couple of years (which almost never is successful), plastic or the touchpad, you can use to avoid this charge/recharge issue. already, it may already be too late, leave this setting turned on. a small amount of window cleaner Now let’s address the laptop user but definitely worth the effort to try Apple has a feature called “low on a cloth. But only on the plastic that generally uses their laptop at least. Definitely keep this tip in power mode” which helps prolong areas - don’t get tempted to go near always connected to a power source. mind for your next laptop purchase. your battery usage time. On Android the screen with it! Constantly charging your laptop Now if you are away from a power it’s called “battery saver mode”. 10 minutes of periodic light can, over time, lead to damaging source for an extended period of You’ll find the setting on both types cleaning, will help keep your new the battery. I’ve had clients that say time, there are things you can tweak of devices under “settings” and tablet, smartphone or laptop in tip that they never used their laptop on to extend the battery time. The “battery”. It basically reduces many top shape and looking like new. battery and then went on a trip and easiest tweak is to turn off the Wi-Fi features and power usage to save That’s all my time for now. If you battery time. The single most you’d like to download this article important advice I can give is the or previous ones, you can do so at cleaning of your devices’ screens. www.RonnieBravo.com and click Whether it’s a laptop screen, desktop on “articles”. See you again next monitor, tablet, smartphone or even week... until then, remember: only your flat screen TV… DO NOT grab safe Internet! the window cleaner! The chemicals in window cleaners may “quickly” clean dirt and smudges Ronnie Bravo from your screen, but over time those Ron can be found at CANMEX same chemicals can “burn” your Computers. www.RonnieBravo.com screen. The harshness of using a Sales, Repairs, Data Recovery, window cleaner can cause a greying Networking, Wi-Fi, hardware or discoloring of the most important upgrades, Graphic Design, House- calls available. Cellular 322-157-0688 part of your device …the screen. or just email to [email protected] 33 The Vallarta Botanical Garden wins another prestigious International Garden Tourism Award! I wish to thank the aforementioned garden tourism organizations for this amazing honor. I also wish to thank many others including our membership of over a thousand people, our generous donors, our board of directors, our tens of thousands of local and international visitors, our team of volunteers, and last but far from least, our amazing staff of over 50 talented souls providing their skills and hard work to achieve the extraordinary here in Puerto Vallarta. I should also mention here my sainted mother Betty Price who was my biggest fan and co-founded the Vallarta Botanical Garden with me in 2005. Visit us today and see for yourself why the Vallarta Botanical Garden won the gold and is one of the “Top Ten North American Gardens worth Traveling For!”
2019 top 10 North American gardens worth travelling for (in alphabetical order)
Atlanta Botanical Garden - Atlanta, Georgia, USA Chanticleer Garden - Wayne, Pennsylvania, USA Ganna Walska Lotusland - Montecito, California, USA
Robert Price Jardín Botánico de Vallarta (Vallarta Botanical Garden) - Founder and Curator, Vallarta Botanical Garden Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, USA Jardín Botánico Francisco Javier Clavijero - Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico The Canadian Garden Tourism Council, The American Public Jardin Botanique de Montréal - Montréal, Québec, Canada Gardens Association, and the Mexican Association of Botanical Longwood Gardens - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Gardens have just announced the winners of the 2019 “TOP TEN Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden - Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada NORTH AMERICAN GARDENS WORTH TRAVELLING FOR” Red Butte Garden - Salt Lake City, Utah during the 2019 North American Garden Tourism Conference held The Butchart Gardens - Victoria, British Columbia this past week in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Once again, the world-class Vallarta Botanical Garden proves its Garden amenities and services well-deserved reputation as a powerful “Tourism Generator” for Visit the Garden’s Hacienda de Oro Restaurant for authentic all of Puerto Vallarta and our surrounding area. Over 250 million Mexican food and brick-oven pizza. Hike the Garden’s nature trails people visit public gardens each year at destinations around the and experience the very best of Vallarta! globe. People are traveling more and more to discover the world’s The entry fee is $200. Pesos per person (good for 2 consecutive days). most celebrated gardens and many are eager to combine a trip to see Children 4 and under admitted free of charge when accompanied by a our famous botanical garden with a vacation in our beautiful city of parent and/or legal guardian. We are currently ranked #3 in “Things to Puerto Vallarta. The Vallarta Botanical Garden thanks the Canadian Do in Puerto Vallarta”! Garden Tourism Council, The American Public Gardens Association, Wheelchair accessible parts of the Garden include the Vallarta the Mexican Association of Botanical Gardens for including us in Conservatory of Orchids & Native Plants, the lower floors of the this year’s Top Ten! Hacienda de Oro Visitor Center (including areas with restaurant Consider how remarkable it is that our young garden competes for service), restrooms, the Holstein Tropical House, and the Daneri Vireya time in the spotlight with the foremost gardens of North America Rhododendron House as well as several trails linking these areas. No and ranks on lists including world-famous institutions like Butchart wheelchairs for loan or rent. Gardens and Longwood Gardens. Each of these is over 100 years Pets are welcome when kept on leash in their owner’s control and their old and have annual operating budgets measured in the tens of waste is picked up immediately. Extra fee of $50 pesos per pet applies. millions of dollars. The Vallarta Botanical Garden will be 15 years The Garden is about 30 minutes south of Old Town PV, on Carretera a old in November of 2020, and in comparison gets by on a shoestring Barra Navidad at km 24, just past Las Juntas y Los Veranos, all easily budget. Yet, we have created and sustained a visitor experience that accessible by public transportation ($30. pesos each way). Catch the impresses the judges of some of the world’s leading public garden bus at the corner of Aguacate & V. Carranza in the Romantic Zone. Tel.: organizations. 223-6182. Open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.vbgardens.org 34
good dose of balanced fertilizer regularly. Otherwise, this lovely Planting Roots hybridized species is easy to grow in richly organic, well-drained In México soil. Those clusters of flowers Tommy Clarkson are at the end of its leaf axils (The upper angle at which a leaf joins its stem) on waxy stems. These are found to be tasty by mealybugs Angel Wing Begonia and aphids so watch for them. There are a couple of ways to Family: Begoniaceae Also known as: Cane Begonia propagate these – both from stem Wow! Is that a lop-sided leaf or tip cuttings. The first is the (If ever there were a contest to find the most lop-sided leaves or what? simplest. Merely place a stem on a plant, this might well be a good contender. However, this with two or three leaves into water uniqueness notwithstanding, with delicate, year-round “flowers” and ask it nicely to please root. of red, pink or white, it has some delightful features!) The second is only slightly more complicated. First, cut a two- But let’s first, briefly, discuss She said that, appropriate to leaf section of the stem four to the Begoniaceae family. As some its name, “The leaves are wing- six inches (10.16-15.24 cm) from psychologist must have surely shaped, sometimes elongated, the end; peel off the lower leaves; said, “To know the family, and almost ridiculously, to climax in dip the lower stem end in rooting from whence one came, is to better deep points. The rounded leaf powder; insert about two inches understand the individual.” (Gee, top edges are elegantly draped, (5.1 cm) into potting soil; and that sounds rather profound!) sometimes cupped or serrated long finally moisten the entirety of the Well, Begoniaceae is comprised the edges, and often splattered with This one asserted itself to be soil. In about a week, pull gently of two genera of tropical perennial accent colors. They look slightly a bush, not a vine! on your plant and if it holds, it has herbs that range from shrubs bizarre but effortlessly charming rooted. At this point you may wish to climbers. All told, there are (with) many shades of green but to move it to a larger, regular pot. somewhere between 900 to, also bronze and shades of red spread We have three specimens. Two perhaps, 2000 species – makes warmly on the undersides. . . each appear identical except the one for huge reunions! Striving, in inflorescent has a pendant-shaped in the palapa presents itself as a their own way, to be botanically, bract that opens up like a locket to vine, while another, further down politically correct, their flowers reveal tiny white flowers. ” in the gardens has decided it would are usually unisexual.. and if that There are some who assert rather be a bush! I suppose every whole issue confuses you, welcome that the Angel Wing Begonia, family has one or two within it that to my world! was first hybridized in Brazil. just wish to be different! In a bit of more “scientific talk,” Other sources state such was As mentioned, there are numerous Kirsten Albrecht Llamas says in initially done by California plant variants of this attractive plant. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_ her book “Tropical Flowering breeder Eva Kenworthy Gray in Review-g150791-d5984161-Reviews-Ola_Brisa_ Plants, A Guide to Identification 1926. I suspect one or the other Out, surrounded by nature, Angel Gardens-Manzanillo_Pacific_Coast.html and Cultivation,” their leaves are – if not both – accomplished this Wing Begonias like filtered/dappled Tommy Clarkson accomplishment with a cross shade and will well enjoy early “subotbiculsar to obliquely ovate, In Manzanillo, visit Ola Brisa Gardens, often with zones of dark red, pink, between Begonia aconitifolia and morning or late afternoon sun. Of Tommy and Patty’s verdant, multi- and green, (with) colored veins, B. coccinea. However, the hybrids the “sensitive sort,” they will burn if terraced tropical paradise nestled on a often covered with glistening scales take on an array of different grown in direct mid-day sun. hill overlooking the magnificent vista appearances. Some leaves are We’ve one hanging in a coconut of Santiago Bay. Leisurely meander its and/or hairs’ margins sometimes curved, paved path, experiencing, first fringed (fimbriate), (with the stems) spotted, some not. But, a rather fiber (coir or fibre de coco) basket hand, a delicious array of palms, plants covered with hairs.” No, this will interesting aspect of these is on the northeast side of our Dining and flowers from all over the world. not be on the test! that, with a sweet, tart taste, the palapa. In plant “adulthood,” they Or e-mail questions to him at olabrisa@ “flowers” are edible! gmail.com For back issues of “Roots”, Nellie Neal, another smart lady, may reach one to four feet (30-1.22 gardening tips, tropical plant book or to wrote about the “wings” of this Whatever its genesis, they prefer meters) in both height and width. schedule a tropical garden lunch, please somewhat different appearing to grow in a shady to partially Despising drought - during which visit www.olabrisagardens.com plant - in her fun book, “Gardener’s shading locale outdoors or in a its cane will collapse – it requires https://www.facebook.com/ Guide to Tropical Plants.” bright, humid, indoors location. regular watering and wants a olabrisagardens?ref=hl 35 The New York Times Tuesday Crossword Puzzle John Guzzetta | Edited by: Will Shortz | New York Times
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