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You are here, finally! TELEPHONE CALLS: Always check on the We wish you a warm cost of long distance calls from your hotel room. Some establishments charge as much Publisher / Editor: as U.S. $7.00 per minute! Allyna Vineberg CELL PHONES: Most cellular phones from [email protected] the U.S. and Canada may be programmed for local use, through Telcel and IUSAcell, the local Office & Sales: 223-1128 carriers. To dial cell to cell, use the prefix 322, Contributors: then the seven digit number of the person you’re Anna Reisman calling. Omit the prefix if dialling a land line. LOCAL CUSTOMS: Tipping is usually 10%-15% Joe Harrington of the bill at restaurants and bars. Tip bellboys, Krystal Frost If you’ve been meaning to find a little information on the region, but never quite taxis, waiters, maids, etc. depending on the Giselle Belanger got around to it, we hope that the following will help. If you look at the maps service. Some businesses and offices close from Ronnie Bravo 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., reopening until 7 p.m. or later. on this page, you will note that PV (as the locals call it) is on the west coast of Tommy Clarkson In restaurants, it is considered poor manners Mexico, smack in the middle of the Bay of Banderas - one of the largest bays in to present the check before it is requested, so Stan Gabruk this country - which includes southern part of the state of Nayarit to the north when you’re ready to leave, ask «La cuenta, por Harriet Murray and the northern part of Jalisco to the south. Thanks to its privileged location favor» and your bill will be delivered to you. Catherine Caldera -sheltered by the Sierra Madre mountains- the Bay is well protected against MONEY EXCHANGE: Banks will give you a John Warren the hurricanes spawned in the Pacific. Hurricane Kenna did come close on higher rate of exchange than the exchange Jake Ames, MD HMD October 25, 2002, but actually touched down in San Blas, Nayarit, some 200 booths (caja de cambio), though not all offer kms north of PV. The town sits on the same parallel as the Hawaiian Islands, exchange services to foreigners. Better yet, Gregg Sutton thus the similarities in the climate of the two destinations. if you have a “bank card”, withdraw funds Julie Bunker from your account back home. Try to avoid AREA: 1,300 sq. kilometers CURRENCY: The Mexican Peso is the legal exchanging money at your hotel. Traditionally, Cover Photo: POPULATION: 325,000 inhabitants currency in Mexico although Canadian and those offer the worst rates. “Mandarins, anyone?” CLIMATE: Tropical, humid, with an average American dollars are widely accepted. WHAT TO DO: Even if your all-inclusive hotel By Anna Reisman of 300 sunny days per year. The temperature BUSES: A system of urban buses with is everything you ever dreamed of, you should averages 28°C (82°F) and the rainy season different routes. Current fare is $7.50 Pesos experience at least a little of all that Vallarta Graphic Designer: extends from late June to early October. per ticket and passengers must purchase has to offer - it is truly a condensed version of Leo Robby R.R. FAUNA: Nearby Sierra Vallejo hosts a great a new ticket every time they board another all that is Mexican and existed before «Planned Webmaster: variety of animal species such as iguana, bus. There are no “transfers”. Tourist Resorts», such as Cancun, Los Cabos guacamaya, deer, raccoon, etc. TAXIS: There are set rates within defined and Ixtapa, were developed. Millions have pvmcitypaper.com SANCTUARIES: Bahía de Banderas encloses zones of the town. Do not enter a taxi without been spent to ensure that the original “small Online Team two Marine National Parks - Los Arcos and the agreeing on the price with the driver FIRST. town” flavor is maintained downtown, in the An Important Notice: Marieta Islands - where diving is allowed under If you are staying in a hotel, you may want to Old Town and on the South Side. certain circumstances but fishing of any kind is check the rates usually posted in the lobby. DRINKING WATER: The false belief that a The PVMIRROR wants your views and comments. Please send them prohibited. Every year, the Bay receives the visit Also, if you know which restaurant you want Mexican vacation must inevitably lead to an by e-mail to: [email protected] of the humpback whales, dolphins and manta to go, do not let the driver change your mind. encounter with Moctezuma’s revenge is just rays in the winter. During the summer, sea turtles, Many restaurateurs pay commissions to taxi that: false. For the 26th year in a row, Puerto PV Mirror es una publicación semanal. a protected species, arrive to its shores to lay drivers and you may end up paying more than Vallarta’s water has been awarded a certification Certificados de licitud de título y contenido en tramite. Prohibida la their eggs. you should, in a second-rate establishment! of purity for human consumption. It is one of reproducción total o parcial de su ECONOMY: Local economy is based mainly There are 2 kinds of taxi cabs: those at the only two cities in Mexico that can boast of such contenido, imágenes y/o fotografías sin on tourism, construction and to a lesser degree, airport and the maritime port are usually vans accomplishment. True, the quality of the water previa autorización por escrito del editor. on agriculture, mainly tropical fruit such as that can only be boarded there. They have tested at the purification plant varies greatly Note: mango, papaya, watermelon, pineapple, pre-fixed rates per passenger. City cabs are from what comes out of the tap at the other end. To Advertisers & Contributors and those guanabana, cantaloupe and bananas. yellow cars that charge by the ride, not by So do be careful. On the other hand, most large with public interest announcements, passenger. When you ask to go downtown, hotels have their own purification equipment the deadline for publication is: Index many drivers let you off at the beginning of and most restaurants use purified water. If you the area, near Hidalgo Park. However, your want to be doubly sure, you can pick up purified 2:00 pm on fare covers the ENTIRE central area, so why bottled water just about anywhere. Monday of the week walk 10 to 15 blocks to the main plaza, the EXPORTING PETS: Canadian and American prior to publication. Church or the flea market? Pick up a free tourists often fall in love with one of the many map, and insist on your full value from the stray dogs and cats in Vallarta. Many would like to 250 words max, full name, street or driver! Note the number of your taxi in case bring it back with them, but believe that the laws e-mail address and/or tel. number for verification purposes only. If you do of any problem, or if you forget something do not allow them to do so. Wrong. If you would not want your name published, we will in the cab. Then your hotel or travel rep can like to bring a cat or a dog back home, call the respect your wishes. Letters & articles help you check it out or lodge a complaint. local animal shelter for more info: 293-3690. become the property of the PVMIRROR TIME ZONE: The entire State of Jalisco is LOCAL SIGHTSEEING: A good beginning and may be edited and/or condensed for publication. The articles in this on Central Time, as is the area of the State of would be to take one of the City Tours offered publication are provided for the purpose Nayarit from Lo de Marcos in the north to the by the local tour agencies. Before boarding, of entertainment and information only. Ameca River, i.e.: Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, La make sure you have a map and take note of the The PV Mirror City Paper does not Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Sayulita, San Pancho, places you want to return to. Then venture off accept any responsibility or liability for the content of the articles on this site Punta Mita, etc. North of Lo De Marcos, the beaten path. Explore a little. Go farther than or reliance by any person on the site’s Guayabitos, La Peñita, San Blas, etc. are on the tour bus takes you. And don’t worry - this is contents. Any reliance placed on such Mountain Time, i.e.: one hour behind PV time. a safe place. information is therefore strictly at such person’s own risk. 3 O B I T U A R Y [email protected]
DEAR EDITOR, One of Puerto Vallarta’s finest and most gifted masseurs is Parra. He offers: deep tissue, therapeutic, relaxing massages and reflexology. By December 4, 1943 – chance I discovered him last March and immediately started to use his January 7, 2018 services when I arrived again this year. For me, his two talents are in Reflexology & Deep Tissue Massage. I have never experienced such positive relief of physical pain as after a session with him. He has a Thomas Michael Atkachunas, massage table and will travel. He comes to my apartment, is prompt, 74, of Puerto Vallarta, born in courteous, and an inspiring young man. I highly recommend him. Pittston, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., Contact: 322 306 6687 or [email protected] died at La Salud Hospital, in the City of Aguascalientes in Ron Wiegel the State of Aguascalientes, Mexico, last Sunday, at 12:13 p.m. Tom was married to Margaret Atkachunas for 24 years prior DEAR ALL, to her death in 2001. He was employed by Chrysler Financial in different locations throughout the United States prior to retiring Not to criticize! Not to go against! Just a very friendly suggestion: in 1997. Tom and Margaret were pioneers in the Buddy Program LATELY, we have been here six years, we found a growing number of for AIDS victims in Tampa, FL, and later in Atlanta, GA. travelers come to PV. We are happy for Mexico and for our paradise In 2001, Tom met Alex Duarte in Atlanta, GA, and eleven Puerto Vallarta! years ago they moved to Puerto Vallarta to enjoy his retirement. The Romantic Zone is packed at night. Old, young, youngest, great He loved this country, the music and the family traditions of grandparents, grandparents, parents, old couples, young couples, teenagers, young children and babies come out to enjoy their walk or Mexico. He was a gentle soul, loving and always willing to help their meals. LATELY, there are more people wearing very little clothing and listen. He had a special interest in family, domestic pets and walking on the street, NOT ON THE BEACH. his faith in God. His legacy of love will continue in Alex’s life I do not think that they are comfortable wearing just a small swim brief always. in the crowd but maybe, just out of the blue, they wanted to show off and Alex and Tom’s friends shared a Celebration of Life Memorial forgot that their briefs are not really appropriate for all others! Mass honoring his life and legacies Wednesday, January 17, Please have some respect for others and let us enjoy this beautiful 2018 at Christ Church by the Sea, Plaza Genovesa Courtyard, place with an open mind set! with the Rev. Michael Schirmacher officiating. Tom’s desire to Thank you have his ashes buried in St. Casimir Cemetery, in Pittston, PA Love PV will be honored at a later date. Continued on next page... 4
DEAR EDITOR, DEAR EDITOR, I hesitated to write this letter, but decided “why not”. I have only been here for Puerto Vallarta is a yearly vacation for us and we just can’t a week but the numerous whiners I have been listening to are starting to get to me. bring ourselves to go anywhere else in Mexico! This is our 33rd trip to PV. We chose this location because of its people, climate, Despite our stay being short compared to other snowbirds (of the shops, the food, the beach and so much more. What I don’t understand is why whom we are extremely jealous), we feel like we truly live here so many Americans and Canadians are complaining and whining about Vallarta. during our stay. I’ve heard people complain about the crowds, the new condos, the increased We have progressed from staying at the all inclusives, renting prices, the fireworks, the cannon booms, the rough streets, the uneven sidewalks, a condo while shopping at the more established grocery stores, etc., etc. You name it; people seem to be grousing about something. I have a to now using the local markets and food vendors in Old Town solution for these perpetual bellyachers, if you dislike it so much, stay home or (Romantic Zone) to look after all of our needs. go someplace else. This allows us to relish the experiences many expats enjoy This is not the USA or Canada, this is Mexico. The culture is different, the food during their winters here. is different, noise and loud activities are part of the Mexican culture. If you don’t We were happy to discover Alex Duarte of Fresh Homemade like it, don’t come here. Sausages PV. Providing sausages with all natural ingredients We love the Mexican way of life. It’s a change from our norm in the US and without any preservatives or nitrates, Alex’s mastery in that’s why we come here. As I am writing this, I am hearing the bray of a donkey providing a wide range of sausages is complemented by the fresh down the way; we don’t get that back in the US. So let’s all try to hold in our ingredients we are able to buy at the local markets. Often our negative comments and instead, lets all take a deep breath of the fresh ocean air plane schedules do not allow us to get to the Saturday markets and enjoy our little piece of paradise, there are much worse things in this world in time, so his delivery service is extremely appreciated. If you to whine about. Thank you for letting me vent, I feel so much better now, LOL. have not already done so, look him up on Facebook or connect Ed & Janet Bushman with him at the 3 Hens and a Rooster Market at V. Carranza. Dixon, Illinois USA We love Puerto Vallarta and its people... Thank you for always giving us such wonderful memories. P.S.: I love the work you do with the Mirror. It’s a great product and PV is so fortunate to have someone as dedicated as you at the helm of the Mirror. I Jan and Bob Minty worked in the newspaper industry for 33 years and I know the headaches of the Envious Canucks business sometimes outweigh the rewards. (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location
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The local English speaking 12-Step from January 19 through 21, 2018 at Step recovery event organized by the 19 through Saturday the 20th. Hotel recovery groups in Puerto Vallarta the luxurious Westin Hotel and Spa in SUS Organizing Committee, a group packages are available for those who will be hosting their 16th annual the Marina Vallarta area. of individual members of Alcoholics wish to stay at the Westin Resort. “Sobriety Under the Sun” convention “Sobriety Under the Sun” is a 12- Anonymous (AA) and Al-Anon. Additional information can be found The environment, speakers and at aapvconvention.com workshops provide an opportunity More than 600 recovering for sobriety, recovery, fellowship and alcoholics and other 12-Step recovery fun under the sun in beautiful Puerto program members are expected to Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. attend the Puerto Vallarta conference. It’s that time of the year again. Time to pay your Mexico property taxes. Last year’s SUS Convention Large speaker meetings, discussion The good news is that Puerto Vallarta property tax payments are easy to was a great success and this year’s groups, workshops, dinners and a make, thanks to an online system. Furthermore, if you pay your property promises to be another memorable Sober Cruise are all planned for the taxes before the last day of February you’ll receive a 15% discount. weekend with a great speaker line- convention. Payments made during the month of March are only discounted by 5 up, workshops and AA and Al- For those fortunate enough to stay percent. Before you log onto the Online Tax Payment Center (http:// Anon meetings. This year’s theme an additional day, a big favorite enlinea.puertovallarta.gob.mx/PredialEnLinea/Default.aspx), be sure is “Growing in Sobriety,” with four for attendees is SUS’ Sober Cruise to have your Predial account number in hand. This is usually a 4-digit main 12-Step Recovery Speakers: sailing on Monday, January 22nd. The number (could be more) found on the top right hand side of your property Mari G. - Toronto, ON, Canada, Sober Cruise is a wonderful way to tax bill in the box that says “Cuenta.” Marty J. - Richmond, BC, Canada. socialize with friends surrounded by When you visit the website, type in your property tax id number where it says Vannoy S. - Justin, TX, USA and the beauties of nature! Some would ‘Cuenta’ and click ‘Buscar’. The amount you owe will show up and payment Brian P. - Dallas, TX, USA. say that it’s even “spiritual.” can be made with your Visa or Master Card. Make sure to keep the payment Online registration has closed but For a detailed schedule and available receipt in your records as you may be asked for it at some point. Any unpaid 75 registrations will be for sale on site events, please visit the convention balances will become delinquent and subject to interest and penalties. from 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January website at aapvconvention.com Another reminder for foreign owners of property in Mexico, or anyone holding Mexican property in a trust, or “Fideicomiso,” is to make sure you mark down your Purchase Date or the Date on the top of your trust deed, or “Escritura.” This is your anniversary date and your annual trust fee is due on that date each year. Make sure your trust bank has your current email address and contact information so that those notices arrive in a timely manner. This will help you avoid hefty late fees. Should you have any questions on this or any other matter, feel free to contact the Timothy Real Estate Group at any time. Timothy Real Estate Group is a full-service real estate sales, rentals and development agency representing some of the most distinguished properties and developments across Puerto Vallarta, Bahía de Banderas and the Riviera Nayarit. For more information, visit TimothyRealEstateGroup.com (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location
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please know what a HUGE difference you make in the lives of children with disabilities and their families who are mostly impoverished. We love all of you. The 5th Annual Pasitos De Luz Deja New Fashion Show was an The final Deja New Fashion Show of the season, benefiting Colina outstanding success! In their five-star River Café style, the fabulous Free Spay & Neuter Clinic will be held on February 5th at Hacienda food and great service was so appreciated by the sell out crowd. And de Carlota. it’s no wonder why the tickets sold out in a single day. As always, Tickets are available at Deja New, Langostinos, Cassandra Shaw Kathleen Palmer delivered some amazing clothes from her racks and Jewelry, Nacho Daddy’s & Salon Malecon. the models looked fantastic! It quickly became apparent that this year’s clothes were in high demand, selling very quickly to our attendees. Luis and the Salon Malecon team worked in harmony with the high class fashions and produced hair styles that made a huge impression on the crowd, while Cassandra Shaw made sure the jewelry fit the occasion! The Pasitos de Luz volunteers stepped up and ensured attendees were seated, had 50/50 and raffle tickets and were able to bid on a wide range of awe inspiring auction items. Raffle tickets sold out and the 50/50 resulted in the winner returning her half of the money! The show brought in $136,000. pesos and Kathleen provided an additional $34,000. pesos from 2017 clothing sales that each of you reading this bring in by dropping off your gently used clothing at Deja New Consignment, requesting proceeds go to Pasitos. That’s $170,000. pesos that will go to Pasitos today! From everyone at Pasitos De Luz: we can’t thank you enough! To everyone who makes this event possible and especially our donors,
There will be a Women’s Gathering in Puerto Vallarta at 12 noon on Sunday, January 21st, at Andale’s Restaurant on Olas Altas in the Romantic Zone on the south side of town. Come join women, and supportive men, in locations around
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“To the person with a toothache, even if the world is tottering, there is nothing more important than a visit to a dentist.” said George Bernard Shaw and, if you’ve ever had a toothache you know exactly what he meant. Imagine if the nearest dentist is in Puerto Vallarta and you live in a small village hidden in the jungle two or three hours drive away. Worse, imagine that you are so poor that you have no money to buy a toothbrush or toothpaste, never mind pay a dentist thousands of pesos. Now, however, the Dental Amistad is open for president of IFC and myself to go with her to business in Boca De Tomatlan, a pueblo of about Sauceda and Chacala to participate in an outreach 1,200 people and half an hour’s drive south of expedition that will get the word out to these far- Vallarta. The clinic was officially opened in flung communities that the Amistad Clinic is December and serves the area south of there, offering free dental exams and treatment. known as Cabo Corrientes, including the coastal We climbed into Christina’s Jeep and headed villages of Las Animas, Quimixto, Yelapa, Pizota, south to El Tuito. Here we turned off the main and Las Juntas/Los Veranos where access is only by highway, past a “ranch” that raises fighting cocks, boat. Inland is the town of El Tuito and a few small and followed the twists and turns and the ups and villages like Sauceda and Chacala. Until now, downs of the dusty road that took us to the village anyone needing a dentist had to travel into Puerto of Sauceda. Christina handed out toothbrushes and Vallarta to the dentist and pay. toothpaste to about thirty residents and explained Dental Amistad is housed in the new medical that the Amistad Clinic is now available to anyone building in Boca de Tomatlán and was constructed who can get there. Even though it’s a 2-hour drive in 2014-15 through a joint effort of PV’s Sister from Sauceda to Boca in a pick-up and way more by City, Santa Barbara, CA, the local Club Rotario the local bus, the reception that Christian received Puerto Vallarta Sur, the Ejido de Boca de Tomatlán/ was very enthusiastic. The huge majority of people Mismaloya, using the SEDISOL 3-1 program of the living in rural Jalisco have never been to a dentist government of Mexico. Thanks to the persuasive and they need our help. powers of Christina Martell, a resident of Boca de If you would like to help, IFC would be pleased to Tomatlan, who has spearheaded the clinic from its accept your financial donation towards the Amistad beginning, the International Friendship Club or Clinic. Remember, $125 USD provides a root- “Club International de la Amistad” has purchased canal treatment and the same amount is the cost of all of the equipment for the dental clinic including a full set of dentures! What a great late Christmas dental chair, lights, attachments, dental compressor, present that would be! You can drop the donation autoclave and x-ray machine. off at IFC’s office located upstairs, above HSBC The first session of examinations by the dentist, downtown, where Insurgentes crosses the Rio Cuale. Dr. Francisco Rodrigues, resulted in five people Our phone number is 222-5466. Office hours are needing root canals, each of which costs $2,500 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. pesos or $125 USD. Three of the patients are The IFC will be having a Bazaar and Rug Sale men who have regular paycheques coming in each on Wednesday, January 31st, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. week and the other patients are ladies who have no Rugs made by a local family will be displayed and income and are very poor. The clinic is set up as a for sale at special prices. At the bazaar, local vendors “free” clinic but all patients who can afford to pay and artists will display and sell their handmade something are asked to “donate” as much as they goods or home treasures. If you would like to rent can. All other dental costs are covered by donations a table to display your pies, piñatas or pictures for sale, please come to the office and sign up before (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location from visiting or resident Canadians or Americans. Last week Christian invited Henry Golas, the Friday, January 26th. Tables are $100 pesos each. 20 9
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Get out your party hats, put on your dancing shoes and mark the date on your calendar: Friday, January 26th, for the second South Side Shuffle of the new year. The Shuffle, now in its eighth year, is put on twice or three times a month by a group of twenty businesses centered on the 200 and 300 blocks of Basilio Badillo, in the heart of the Romantic Zone. The party goes from six to ten pm, and is an event locals and visitors alike look forward to with great anticipation. The participating businesses (art galleries, shops, restaurants, clubs and theaters) all serve complimentary beverages. Whether you want to meet our local artists, or do some serious shopping, or listen to some great music, or just walk around Vallarta’s favorite neighborhood soaking up the festive atmosphere, the Shuffle is a wonderful way to spend your Friday night. The majority of the participating businesses are located on the 200 and 300 blocks of Basilio Badillo. But there are also some great places to stop on nearby Constitution Street. In fact, the organizers have made sure that this experience is a “compact” one. All twenty participants are located in a short two block stretch, so no matter how “happy” you get with all your complimentary drinks, you can still visit every location with ease. The Shuffle has so much to offer. One of the main attractions is shopping. By chance, many of Vallarta’s finest shops and galleries are located on the principle block of the party. Fine art, jewelry and Mexican crafts of the very best quality can be found in abundance, not to mention some great food and fabulous entertainment. All the businesses on this magical stretch of Basilio Badillo and Constitución streets have something special to offer. For the opportunity to ogle, mingle, tipple and even purchase some really wonderful art, it is an event not to be missed. The Southside Shuffle really is a must. You’ll have a ton of fun. So don’t forget to put it on your calendar: Friday, January 26th, from 6 to 10 p.m. 10
Julio Bunker suffer from acute physical and psychological illnesses. I’ve visited the facility up close and If you’ve ever been to a charity fashion show personal, and can tell you first hand that it’s in Vallarta, you know how fun and lively they so touching to see the children receiving their are! Alex Daoud, owner/founder of Alexander custom therapy – to see their excitement, their A Salon in Marina Vallarta, and well-known effort, their smiles. Pasitos de Luz currently hair expert, has participated in numerous charity provides custom services to 60 children daily, fashion show events here as the “backstage but actually have space for 85 children daily. Sr. hairstylist” for the models. But... guess... what! Arturo, the co-founder, told me they are limited Now he’s going solo... and you don’t want to 60 max right now... because 25 more children to miss it! Mark your calendar for Saturday, “cost”. And they don’t have the funds. His goal February 3rd for The 1st Annual Alexander is to raise the funds to be able to receive 85 in Charity Fashion Show! total even during the summer when they have This luncheon event, to be held at the The models (all clients of Alexander A Salon) zero money coming in. (It must be horrible to enchanting River Café located on the Isla Cuale, will showcase the creations of Delia González. have to turn away a child and the family.) starts at 12:30 with no-host bar Cocktails, Originally from Guadalajara, Delia has 40 Bottom line, I just want you to know that followed by a 3 three-course lunch starting at 1 years working in the fashion industry offering your attendance at this crazy-fun 1st Annual p.m. Then – “The Show”! her classic apparel, which always includes a Alexander Charity Fashion Show will help IMPORTANT: (Are you feeling daring?) lovely touch of Mexican tradition in each piece. the folks at Pasitos de Luz meet their goal! And This show will feature 2 lucky gals who will Her designs are found throughout Mexico, and what a fun way to do something so important. each receive a makeover by Alex! If you are also in select cities in the U.S. Visit her store, So there you have it! Alex is so, so pleased interested in this opportunity, ready for a “Vogue’s Boutique”, in Plaza Marina. to be able to give back to our community (to change, or just feeling bold... email a headshot To complement Delia’s line, Kimberly Rei of Pasitos de Luz this time), and is equally pleased of yourself to him. Imagine appearing live at EccentRica will dazzle us with her avant-garde to give all of you a very entertaining show at the fashion show with an enlarged “before” statement jewelry featuring a collection of semi- the same time. Bring your friends, see some shot of yourself, and the “new you” standing precious stones, minerals, fossils and silver. amazing clothing and jewelry, and know you next to it. I’m telling you, this will be fun! Visit EccentRica in the main square by Our are helping the little ones. We’ll see you on (email address below) Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral in downtown... February 3rd! Vallarta’s own Marcella Castellanos will MC and on Facebook. the event! An extremely popular certified health Alex supports multiple charities in our bay, but Alex Daoud is owner/founder of Alexander coach based here in Vallarta, Marcella offers health he insisted upon having the proceeds of this, his A Salon, local #F2, in Plaza Marina, located and wellness workshops and retreats. She almost first annual show, go toPasitos de Luz. In case next to the entrance of the Comercial Mexicana literally glows on the outside as a result of her you are not aware, Pasitos de Luz, an official Supermarket. Pick up your tickets here! Open eating habits and clean lifestyle... and inside you’ll Mexican non-profit, provides service completely Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (322)- find ahuge heart for both people and animals. For free of charge to children from very low- 169-8111 Email: [email protected] more: www.MarcellaCastellanos.com income Mexican families. The kids they serve Website: www.PVhairsalon.com (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location
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Travelers advised to take care rather than avoid certain areas in that city and surrounding areas. The updated document warns that the security situation can pose a risk for foreigners, in the form of street crime as well as more serious violent crime such as robbery, assault and vehicle hijacking. Particular care is advised for certain areas of Mexico to avoid being caught up in drug-related violence between criminal groups. The Eight northern states have been singled out in yet another alert regarding violence “is concentrated in specific areas, and some regions are almost travel in Mexico, but the warnings are less severe. Following the recent completely spared.” updates to Canada’s travel advisory and the United States’ travel alert for For Guerrero, the document recommends traveling by air if visiting any Mexico, the United Kingdom updated its own travel advice yesterday. major tourist destination in the state, remaining “extra vigilant” in Acapulco But rather than warn travelers to avoid certain areas, it suggests instead and surrounding areas. The recommendation is similar to the east: extra they take extra care. Although the U.S. issued a “do not travel” warning for care should be taken in the Gulf of Mexico states of Veracruz and Tabasco Guerrero, including Acapulco, the U.K. alert simply urges extra vigilance as there have been “reports of increased security incidents” there. U.K. travelers should feel safe but remain vigilant in major resort destinations as “the Mexican government makes efforts to protect areas like Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta and these areas haven’t seen the levels of drug-related violence and crime experienced elsewhere.” (Sources: mexiconewsdaily.com, El Universal) (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location
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Mexico has long said it wouldn’t be paying for a They will be making more border wall with the U.S. On Thursday, officials used beer bottles in Nava, Coahuila, some cheeky language on President Donald Trump’s following the completion of an favorite medium to reiterate their message. expansion project by beverage Both Mexico’s Economy Minister Ildefonso maker Constellation Brands and Guajardo and the country’s chief Nafta negotiator glass company Owens-Illinois. Kenneth Smith rebuked Trump’s suggestion that The two firms have announced gains from a new trade deal may be used to pay for a a joint investment of US $140 border wall with Mexico. That would mean the U.S.’s million to add a fifth furnace at the southern neighbor would indirectly be paying for part Nava factory, which is located next of the wall, Trump said in an interview with the Wall to Constellation’s brewery. Street Journal. The companies said the plant, whose new furnace will begin “Mexico’s President has been very clear: Mexico operating late next year, will will never pay for that wall,” Guajardo tweeted in become the world’s largest and most Spanish. modern glass container factory. A few minutes later, Smith, Mexico’s chief trade For Constellation, the investment negotiator, tweeted in English “Let this be clear: the is one of two that executives believe issue of the payment for a #border #wall is not, and will support the firm’s long-term will never be, part of the #NAFTA #negotiations earnings growth. The second is its (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location #wearenotjoking.” investment in Canadian medical 31 Shortly after Trump’s inauguration last year, plans marijuana company Canopy for a meeting between the president and his Mexican Growth. Edible cannabis products counterpart Enrique Pena Nieto fell apart over the are slated to become legal in Canada issue of paying for the wall. Negotiators from the in 2019, and Constellation has its U.S., Mexico and Canada are scheduled to meet for eye on building and developing a the latest round of Nafta talks in Montreal on Jan. 23. cannabis beverage business. Also Thursday, former Mexican President Vicente In Mexico, however, its focus Fox took to Twitter to rebuke comments Trump had is on beer, most notably Corona, made about immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and Negra Modelo and Modelo African nations. Especial, which are among the Fox described Trump’s mouth using the same products made at the Nava brewery expletive Trump was said to have used to describe those under license from Grupo Modelo. countries. “America’s greatness is built on diversity, Nava production is exported to or have you forgotten your immigrant background, the United States. Donald?” Fox added. (Sources: mexiconewsdaily.com, (Source: www.bloomberg.com) Milenio, Madison.com) (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location
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Thirsty Burlington (aka: Scott and makes love to a microphone, he Townsend) presents ‘Cher’ in an almost seems like Freddie Mercury evening of great music and hilarious reincarnated. Zatylny’s voice has comedy, now playing through Jan. Freddie Mercury’s almost four-octave 27. An entertainment veteran of over range. First time in Mexico. Selling 25 years, Thirsty is an internationally fast. One night only Jan. 24 at 9:30. known entertainer, performing as Bohemia Viva presents their all- will present several shows in the main plays ‘Acoustic Tuesdays’ during Cher with spot-on live vocals. “You new show ‘The Sound Garden’ on theater featuring their full band with Happy Hour at 5pm, and will play with do me better than I do me” - Cher. All Wednesdays at 6:30pm. A fresh sound Special Guest musicians. They play Tongo on Jan. 23. Latcho and Andrea: shows 9:30pm. with all-new music, arrangements and Flamenco, Rumba, Rock and Huapango The Blond Gypsies play gypsy and The UK’s Zoë Lewis, now appearing an exciting new presentation, with the (Mexican folk dancing music) in flamenco select Tues. at 7pm. Tongo though Jan. 28, is literally ‘A band in a exquisite harmonies you love. Special an exciting and very entertaining plays Latin/Cuban rhythms with his body’! She plays jazz, jump jive, Latin guests will join. presentation, allowing audiences to handmade instruments on Tues. at grooves, swing, international folk, and Luna Rumba’s DUENDE opened ‘see’, as well as hear the music. First 7:30pm. The Red Suitcases play Wed. funk originals on everything from the to rave reviews with an all-new show Monday, Jan. 29 at 9:30pm. and Sun. at 7:30pm. Open Mic is Thurs. piano to the spoons! Vaudevillian, show. An eclectic blend of multiple Incanto’s all-new Gospelicious at 7:30pm. The Joanie Show’ starring storyteller, and singer-songwriter, genres including Flamenco, Celtic, Gospel Brunch is light on religion Joan Houston with Bob Bruneau plays she has toured with Judy Collins, Pat Rumba and more, DUENDE features and BIG on entertainment, featuring Fri. at 5pm. Hannah Brady sings jazz/ Benatar and The Indigo Girls. Her creativity, art, and dance melded with The Holy Host Singers Hannah Brady, blues Fri. at 7pm accompanied by Adel original music is upbeat, amusing and new music and their signature high- Hulda Hix, and Luis Villanueva. on piano. Loteria with Pearl and Bev perfect for all ages. energy performances. DUENDE Producer and Musical Director/David will be held on Sat. Jan. 20 at 4pm. New Zealander, singer-songwriter, plays most Fridays at 7pm. Troy Francis accompanies at the piano Media Luna plays Sat. at 7:30pm in the Jackie Bristow plays original folk and Geo Uhrich of Luna Rumba with the Resurrection Band. Hosted piano bar. Pianist Dennis Crow plays country and has opened for Bonnie and DUENDE partners with Lobo by Tracy Parks. Jan. 28 at 12pm. standards and showtunes Sun. at 5 & Raitt, Foreigner, and The Steve (formerly of Willie & Lobo) for a Advanced paid reservations requested. 10pm, Wed. at 10pm, Fri. at 9pm, Sat. Miller Band. Having made quite an series of concerts featuring their blend Well-Strung, the NYC based at 10pm with vocalist Luis Villanueva. impression last spring at Incanto, she of musical magic in ‘Arte Puro’. “I singing string quartet, blends pop with Pearl’s Gurlz Drag Revue plays on returns accompanied again by veteran had fun jamming with Geo and I look classical music. Tickets are selling select Sat. at 9:30pm. Salsa dancing/ guitarist Mark Punch. Jan. 18 - Feb. 1. forward to what we can do together”. fast. Jan. 30 - Feb. 28. Reserve today lessons with instructor Francisco When Queen tribute artist Johnny The concept for Arte Puro is to find at Incanto’s website. Ledezma is held Sun. at 8pm on the Zatylny dons his flashy stage the magic that two small wooden Classic stage comedy ‘Greater upper terrace. clothing, bounces across the stage boxes can create.” – Lobo. Early Tuna’, stars Ron Spencer and Tracy reservations are recommended. Jan. Parks and is now playing through 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 16 at 7pm. March. With over twenty characters Entertainer Dwight Blake returns played by just two actors, with forty- for one night only with ‘Motown is two costume changes, it’s a wild, fun Back!’ on Friday, Jan. 19 at 9:30pm. ride to smalltown Tuna, TX, chock- A true showman, Dwight connects full of eccentric characters with small quickly to his audiences with his minds and big hearts. Directed by affable personality, high-energy, Karen Baker. and versatility as a consummate Jean-Guy Comeau plays piano performer. Come ready to dance to on Mon. and Thurs. at 5pm. Joby your favorite Motown hits and more! Hernandez plays classic rock/pop on Popular acoustic group Media Luna Mon. 7:30pm and Wed. at 5pm. Stolie
Tickets are available at www.IncantoVallarta.com with no online fees. Box Office hours are 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily. Casual dining is always available. Happy Hour 2 to 6 p.m. daily. Contact General Manager Gilberto Figueroa for group and special event bookings at [email protected] (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location Incanto is located at 109 Insurgentes (at the Rio Cuale). Call 223 9756 for reservations. 17 16
A native of Czechoslovakia, Petr is the author of the bilingual guide, “Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals of Western Mexico.” Now in its second printing, the book is full of stunning wildlife Two actors with almost 40 years’ ------Master for PV’s SYNG! choir, and photographs of exotic creatures who combined experience in the Chicago “Patsy Cline’s Jukebox” is Joy Lehman, a gifted singer. live all around us. Thirteen years of theater scene are starring in The Mikki Prost’s seventh season Time2Play concerts are at 6 p.m. studying and photographing wildlife Boutique Theatre’s newest show. performing her heart-warming Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, are represented. “Everyone loves “7 Ways to Say I Love You” tribute show. This year’s twist is the Feb. 8, 9 and 10. nature,” he said. “They might not plays Thursdays through Saturdays, jukebox format, in which audience Garry Carson is also host for know it yet, but everyone needs Jan. 18 to Feb. 3. members get to choose their favorite the popular Time2Play Open Mic contact with nature. Nature is Puerto Melissa Tropp and Andrew Patsy songs for Mikki to sing. The Nights, where anyone can share Vallarta’s Greatest Asset.” Jordan play 12 characters in a show is at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23. their love of music and performing. collection of funny, sweet, silly, ------Admission is just 50 pesos, free for * JUST ADDED! * January 30: poignant, and stylistically diverse anyone to takes the stage. Open Gil Gevins - Author, Humorist. short love stories. Scenarios range Mics are at 7 p.m. Jan. 30, Feb. 28, “‘1967’ The Novel: Gil Gevins from the awkwardness of asking out and March 14. explains how to be funny, or not.” a pizza store clerk, to a film noir-style ------February 6: Kathleen Naomi revenge comedy. The actors were TED Talk Tuesdays bring people Atkins and Todd Atkins - New featured in last season’s “Over the together who love learning, from Owners, XocoDiva Chocolates. River and Through the Woods.” 10 a.m. to 12 noon, every other “Chocolates: A Valentine’s Day “Troppy” is managing director Tuesday. Also new is a no-host Love Story.” of The Boutique, and “AJ” is an breakfast menu, offered by the international freelance graphic Nacho Daddy’s kitchen, featuring February 20: Sol Rose - designer. items like breakfast burritos. Coffee Restaurateur, Singer, Stage Star. Join us in this exploration of heart, and all other beverages are available “From Melodies to Meatloaf: grief, pain, and humor, as the plays for purchase. How To Succeed in Business WITH dance around the eternal human TED Talk Tuesdays offer insights Really Trying.” theme of love. “Time2Play,” a band of Puerto and inspirations from local experts in ------Vallarta musicians, was formed a variety of fields and pursuits. Lynne Dellinger will direct “Mexico Explained - In Plain in 2010, chatting over brunch at “Coming Apart,” which opens with January 23: Petr Myska - English.” That’s the mission behind Daiquiri Dick’s. a couple announcing to each other, Photographer, Biologist, Author. an eight-week series, “Connect Don MacLachlan was involved simultaneously, “I want a divorce ...” Photographer, Biologist, Author. with Mexico,” hosted by Carlos with folk and pop music, and It’s about falling in love, staying in Navarro. For information, visit enjoyed an active involvement in love, and life choices. The Preview connectwithmexico.com The first both the performing and technical Night Party for this romantic session is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 aspects of musical theater. comedy falls, with a delicious irony, at The Boutique. Garry Carson, a Canadian singer on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. ------and musician, was a winter resident ------Auditions will be 1-4 p.m. of PV, also interested in kick-starting “Par for the Corpse,” directed by Saturday, Jan. 20, for a comedy his musical career. Barbara J. Harris, plays at 6 p.m., murder mystery, “Par for the Mary MacLachlan, Don’s wife of Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Corpse.” Director Barbara J. 43 years, spent her professional life March 8-24. A classic murder Harris is looking for a man and performing and teaching classical mystery, with lots of humor, unfolds a woman. Cold readings will be violin. on 10 unsuspecting guests at a posh assigned from the script. Experience They were joined by fellow retreat in the woods of the Catskill not required. Canadian Lois Rogers, Choir Mountains.
ABOUT THE BOUTIQUE DINNER THEATRE The theater is located upstairs at Nacho Daddy, 287 Basilio Badillo, in the Zona Romantica district of Puerto Vallarta. Theater and concert-lovers can also enjoy dinner an hour before each show. Choose from Fillet Mignon, Chicken Cordon Bleu
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Firstly, The Palm Cabaret & Bar Eric has focused his energy on wants to congratulate Branden & songwriting and recording. Most James on their marriage on January recently Eric has partnered with 13, 2018. We wish them a long Grammy-nominated saxophonist and happy life together. The Palm and pianist Erica von Kleist. is proud to host this lovely couple Cabaret Project arrives very soon. as they perform two shows: “At the Last year, Amy Armstrong brought Corner of Symphony & Soul” and four of her friends whom she knew “You Had Me at Cello”. from Chicago musical productions. Both shows feature Branden as Established and incorporated in a Tenor, and James as the cello 2007, five years later it dropped player. The shows carry you the “Chicago” from its name and through a journey of music from the ensemble gained significant classical, show tunes, and modern presence among theater and pop. “Cello” celebrates through entertainment lovers, reaping song, how they met, leading to their praise for their vocal harmonies recent marriage. The show often and exciting presentations. sells out, so getting your tickets And now for something early is advisable completely different. Returning Enormously popular local for a second season, The Evasons favorite Kim Kuzma returns at long astound audiences with their mind last to our stage January 22 and boggling “Second Sight” show. will begin a string of popular new You won’t believe what you will see shows. If you have seen her once or hear in this performance. “No or ten times, every year promises Way!” is commonly heard from fresh material in her artistic style. audience members as they leave She paved the paths here for live the theatre. The Evasons have entertainment over the years, many appeared on NBC, CBS, FOX, times performing in beach clubs Discovery Channel, and on the and meeting people as she walked international primetime TV show Playa Los Muertos. Then it is a comedy is something to behold. know what to expect. The room rocks Penn & Teller: Fool Us. They’ve doubleheader with consistently top Her new show, “Bad Heroine” then slows to a whisper. Suddenly traveled to over 35 countries to drawer Miss Conception opening introduces the audience to inspiring Amy goes into a monologue on life appear at private parties, corporate her fabulous run the same day later women, real and fictional from the in Mexico splashed with her witty meetings, gala banquets, entertain in the evening. past to present. She knows her hilarity. Her following is huge, and troops overseas and headline cruise This year, Miss Conception takes trade and is not new to the theatrical rightfully so. She is not only very ships and casino showrooms. you around the world through business. The show is one of those humorous but possesses the greatest Tickets are available now. dance, comedy and fabulous great fun nights. Robust laughter is set of lungs around. The box office at the Palm costume changes. As a PV favorite, beneficial to everyone. Coming soon are some shows The prides itself on offering premium Miss Conception never disappoints. Amy Armstrong is our Palm Cabaret is proud to offer lovers entertainment. Come on by to January 22 is one solid night of Entertainment Director with the of live entertainment. From San ask about all of our shows. You great singing, costumes, humor and voice of an angel. She sings with Jose, CA, vocalist and songwriter can generally sense the Palm itself admiration. They do not come any various musical backing stylists Eric Michael Krop returns to our is quite proud of what it has to better than this. such as Piel Canela, Nate Bucceri, shore. From a young age, he geared offer. Chat up with Alex, Amy, Varla Jean (Jeffery Roberson), Brandon & James and The Hitmen: toward music and would go to New Jacob, Ryan, Luis and Mario for continues to have audiences Latin to pop to rock to classical and York which he would call home suggestions and details about each laughing in the aisles. Her crazy, back. Amy is fond of introducing for the next ten years, appearing in show. The box office is sure to find kooky, Carol Burnett style of new songs into the mix, so you never theater nationwide. something to your liking.
(See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location For tickets and show times, please stop by with Alex at the box office at The Palm Cabaret located at 508 Olas Altas in the 9 Romantic Zone on the south side of town. www.thepalmcabaret.com Email: [email protected] Tel.: 222-0200. 18
Act II is very honored and excited to be named #6 on TripAdvisor’s “Things to Do” list in Puerto Vallarta. This is especially significant because it follows such places as “The Malecon,” Friday, January 19 “Old Town,” “and the Church of Guadalupe” and the only 5-star business on the top 6!. “Legends” Paul Fracassi – 5 p.m. “California Dreamin’” A musical Act II has worked very hard to present consistently excellent entertainment in an elegant, tribute to the Mamas & Papas – 7 p.m. comfortable setting. Its performers are top-notch, comparable to many entertainment venues (CLOSING NIGHT) “The Linda around the world. If you have not yet experienced the Act II phenomenon, take a look at the Ronstadt Show,” starring Brittany website at www.act2pv.com and book your ticket for one of the shows. Kingery – 7:30 p.m. Hedda Lettuce – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, January 20 Us Two – 5 p.m. “Xanadu” – 7 p.m. Christine Deaver “Is Like, Totally 80s” – 7:30 p.m. Never before have so many people begged us for a (SPECIAL PERFORMANCE!) repeat performance of a Red Room show. Well, you “Mama Tits” – 9:30 p.m. asked, and we listened! Act II is excited to confirm that “Rocky Horror Show – Gabe Arciniega, currently starring as Dr. Frankenfurter Late Night” – 10 p.m. in Rocky Horror Show, will present his highly-successful “The Gabest Show on Earth” on Monday, February Sunday, January 21 12, and Monday, February 19 at 5 p.m. “Woodstock 69” – 7 p.m. “Bee Gees Tribute show” Last summer, Act II created the “Spotlight on Vallarta” starring Paul Fracassi – 7:30 p.m. series of cabaret acts, which highlighted the local talent Dueling Drag Divas – 9:30 p.m. of Puerto Vallarta. Arciniega presented the astounding Monday, January 22 “The Gabest Show on Earth!” and THRILLED each of “Some Enchanted Evening,” his sold-out audiences! This theatrical triumph, which … Selling out houses every week they have added A Musical Review of Rodgers & was produced, directed, and co-written by the fabulous another show, 10 p.m. every Saturday night. Hammerstein – 7 p.m. Alfonso Lopez, was filled with beautiful music, poignant EVERY THURSDAY AT 7 p.m. “Big and Loud,” stories, incredible comedy, exuberant dancing and lots AND EVERY SATURDAY AT 10 p.m. starring Mama Tits – 9:30 p.m. of GOSSIP about his days of touring with “Koochi- (See separate page in this issue Koochi” Charo! This show is actually one of the most for more info and reviews) Tuesday, January 23 talked about shows in Act II history. Hedda Lettuce – 5 p.m. “Xanadu” – 7 p.m. A relative newcomer to Puerto Vallarta, Gabe moved “It’s Like, Totally 80’s,” starring here from California. With his extensive theatrical Christine Deaver – 7:30 p.m. background, he was immediately cast as the lead character Due to so many sold out shows two bonus (SPECIAL PERFORMANCE!) of Richard Hannay in Act II’s production of 39 Steps, shows have been added “Mama Tits” – 9:30 p.m. as well as George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life! He Saturday, January 20 and Tuesday, Wednesday, January 24 is now thrilling audiences with his critically-acclaimed January 23 – 9:30 p.m. “Mama Tits” – 5 p.m. performance as Dr. Frankenfurter in Rocky Horror Show. Live singing, stories, and side-splitting comedy, “Xanadu” – 7 p.m. “The Gabest Show on Earth!” is going to be featuring drag diva, Mama Tits “Walk Like a Man,” starring Paul amazing. With a guest appearance by Maria Rose, it Every Monday at 9:30 p.m. & Wednesday at 5 p.m. Fracassi – 7:30 p.m. will be an evening that you will never forget. If you Dueling Drag Divas – 9:30 p.m. want to see this show, you need to get your tickets In this all-new drag show, “Big and Loud,” Mama Tits is guaranteed to take you on a wild journey, now. People are waiting for this announcement, and Thursday, January 25 complete with incredible live singing, hilarious “Motown and Beyond” starring both shows will sell out quickly. Don’t miss out on the stories, and side-splitting comedy! This year, Diana Villamonte – 5 p.m. opportunity to experience the talents of this incredible Mama Tits has turned things up a notch, too, by “Rocky Horror Show” – 7 p.m. man! Tickets are available at www.act2pv.com adding live accompaniment! Mama Tits is one of the Hedda Lettuce – 9:30 p.m. top drag divas of Puerto Vallarta and Seattle, with 19 sold-out shows almost every night. our cheeks!” – Diane Mathews, Due to popular request, Rhonda an all-live SINGING and COMEDY She is known for her buttery smooth Discovery Bay, California Padmos and Bob Pope have brought cabaret show and is guaranteed to voice and soulful blues sound. Her “… This play produces a wild romp back their ever-popular show, make you laugh. shows have become a notorious in fantasy. Life cannot be taken CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ to the Although both are acclaimed vocal “destination,” forever changing drag seriously all the time. Part of the Main Stage!! This show is a tribute to impressionists in their own right, cabaret entertainment! joy in watching this presentation the unforgettable music of the Mamas Chi Chi and Jo Anna approach the “MamaTits is probably the best is the expressions and feelings and Papas, a folk/rock group from the celebrities they impersonate from [drag queen] I’ve seen to date. of those members on stage.” late 1960’s, that was inducted into the different perspectives. Where Jo Anna She’s funny, entertaining, and had – Gary R. Beck, Puerto Vallarta Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their is the more zany, crazy, campy one, Chi an authentic uplifting positive self- Xanadu is the irresistible Broadway music shaped a generation and Chi is the more glamorous, legendary affirming message.” - Trip Advisor Musical/Comedy that is based on the mirrored the California music scene… diva. Together, they are a force to be “What an awesome venue to really 1980 cult classic film that featured from Laurel Canyon to the “flower reckoned with… a perfect storm. see some good cabaret theater and this Olivia Newton-John. This Tony children” of San Francisco. It reflected entertainer was the ticket. Hilarious Award-nominated, roller skating, the “make love not war,” message of good time comedy and singing with (yes, people actually roller skate the peace movement. a message. “Live your truth”. Can’t in the PV production!) musical California Dreamin’ features LIVE wait to return for more shows.” - adventure about following your MUSIC. If you love the Mamas BrandonM, Trip Advisor 12/4/17 dreams is hilarity on wheels for and Papas, you will fall in love with adults, children and anyone who “California Dreamin’!” has ever wanted to feel inspired. Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980. She is on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it takes place in 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her starring the One-and-Only, jealous sisters take advantage of Hedda Lettuce the situation, and chaos abounds. Storytelling, ribald stand-up Xanadu is a hilarious, electrifying, comedy, and live singing. and romantic tale of endless fun! The Every Thursday & Friday – 9:30 p.m. A Broadway Musical based on original, legendary, chart-topping Every Tuesday – 5 p.m. the 1980’s movie, Xanadu tunes will lift you out of your seat, and TWO Special Performances: January 20, 23, 24, 27, 30, 31 – 7 p.m. you will keep Xanadu in your heart... Saturday, January 20 and February 3, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21 – 7 p.m. forever. This show is a MUST-SEE! Tuesday, January 23 – 9:30 p.m. 5 out of 5 Stars – TripAdvisor – Hedda Lettuce, six-time Drag “I’ve been coming to Puerto Vallarta Queen of the Year Award-winner (HX for 7 years, and just discovered magazine) and the legendary “green Act II! My friend took me to their A musical tribute to the goddess” of drag, will glamorize featuring Emmy Award Winner, production of Xanadu last night and Mamas & Papas another winter in Puerto Vallarta Chi Chi Rones and JoAnna I just loved it! It was so creative Every Friday – 7 p.m. as she dishes out a tossed salad of A hilarious evening of all-live and colorful, and the cast seemed improvisational comedy, sultry songs, singing and comedy. to be having so much fun, too! The and dazzling gowns. And it’s entirely This show sells out every week, we story is fast-paced, corny, with lots of fat-free! She tosses out a night of recommend you get tickets early! humor, and the audience experienced storytelling, ribald stand-up comedy, Every Sunday & gut-busting laughter from start to and live (not lip-synched) singing. Wednesday – 9:30 p.m. finish! KUDOS to the entire cast! Her show includes her nationally- acclaimed original comedic music that What a FUN evening! This show is a They’re BAAAAACK!!! Emmy MUST-SEE in Puerto Vallarta! I’ll be is peppered with parodies of old-time Award Winner, Chi Chi Rones, and favorites and startling satire. Expect back to Act II soon!” – BekkaBarnes, NY Times-acclaimed impressionist, Santa Monica, CA a night of side-splitting laughter from Jo Anna, return to Puerto Vallarta Hedda Lettuce, one of New York “My friends and I laughed so th for their 5 season together as THE City’s premier drag queens. hard that tears were falling down DUELING DRAG DIVAS. This is 20
always catch several shows while we are there, ranging from local for musicians to drag shows. Well, this (with a special tribute to Roy Orbison) season we came for Christmas and The biggest hit of the Season An evening of music from the legends NYE and we saw Christine Deaver **BONUS SHOWS ANNOUNCED of the 50’s and 60’s, featuring for the first time! And it won’t be A musical tribute to the great Canadian Idol Finalist, Paul Fracassi our last. In fact we are going back leading ladies of Motown, Every Friday – 5 p.m. tonight! She says she is not a drag featuring Diana Villamonte queen but “drag adjacent.” Her Every Thursday at 5 p.m. with “Legends,” a stunning tribute show was a humorous look at the two bonus shows, Jan 26th to some of your favorite singers, 80’s with music, comedy, and power and Feb 2nd at 7:30 p.m. including Elvis Presley, Frankie Valli, house singing. Think Bette Midler This show tends to sell out, we Frank Sinatra, Davy Jones, Buddy meets Heart! She is witty, quick, sly, recommend you purchase tickets early. Holly, Bobby Darin and more. You and can throw down a song whether will definitely find yourself singing humorous or touching. Good for the The amazing Diana Villamonte along and swaying in your seat to presents “Motown and Beyond!” a straight or gay crowd. I won’t give it Continues to perform to sold this memorable music. And he has musical tribute to the great ladies away but there may be thighmasters out houses. A Musical Revue added new excitement to his shows of Motown and Beyond, such as involved! A must see show if you of the composers Rodgers & with backup singers and Vegas-style Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey, Whitney are in town!” - TripAdvisor, TMdoer Hammerstein Best Music. costumes that truly complement his Houston, Anita Ward, Etta James, New York City, New York January 22, 29 – 7 p.m. engaging delivery. Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin and (Just TWO shows left!) (See separate page in this issue for Donna Summer! info and reviews) This young lady is one of the most Starring renowned soprano, talented people that has ever crossed Vanessa Amaro, from the national our stage! After a sold-out preview conservatory of music, Alfonso of her show this past summer, she was López, a classically-trained musician/ described as “powerful, charming, singer with a Masters in music, featuring Vallarta Favorite, beautiful, stunning, polished, Hal Bonta and Kami Desilets, two Christine Deaver mesmerizing and stunning.” She blew veteran stage actors with hundreds of An evening of amazing the audience away with her huge vocals Broadway musicals on their resumes. singing and comedy and passionate interpretations, and she Some Enchanted Evening is directed January 20, 23, 27, 30 – 7:30 p.m. grabbed the audience and never let go. by Alfonso López. (CLOSING NIGHT) If Puerto Vallarta had a yearly awards 5 stars TripAdvisor – “You have More so than any composer and A musical tribute to the timeless ceremony, Christine Deaver would got to experience this amazing young lyricist who have written for the stage, music of Linda Ronstadt, win “Best Female Cabaret Show,” singer’s show! What a voice! When the songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein featuring Brittany Kingery and we would create a special award she sings “I Who Have Nothing,” it have become an integral part of Friday, January 19 – 7:30 p.m. for her as “THE MOST LOVED!!” will rip your heart out. From Diana our everyday lives. This stunning Brittany Kingery announces her Rarely does a performer come along Ross to Whitney Houston. you will be collection of Rodgers & Hammerstein final show for the season at Act II! that captures the hearts of 100% of on your feet cheering. Don’t miss her!” compositions places four of PV’s best their audience, but Christine Deaver - chris B singers on the stage together! Re-live Act II will miss our beautiful, 5-time is the exception! She is sly, devious, “A Star is Born! Diana Villamonte all your favorite songs from the best TropRock Award-winner, singer/ clever and wildly funny, but then she puts on one of the best shows we musicals of all time! songwriter, Brittany Kingery! She is glides into a strong heart-felt luscious have ever seen in Puerto Vallarta. Great experience with embarking on a new adventure in her ballad and shows us another side of Her voice, song selection, and stage Rogers and Hammerstein life, and we wish her much success! her amazing capabilities. This year, presence as she nails each and every “Although I have been to act II We look forward to her return in the Christine brings us an all-new show artist are brilliant and mesmerizing. several times, I really didn’t have a future! Her final “Linda Rondstadt” featuring all our favorite 80’s songs. She definitely ranks among the high expectation of what we would performance will be Friday, January Christine is filling up TripAdvisor great talents that have blessed the find when we went to Rogers and 19, 2018. with 5-star reviews, here is just one: expanding entertainment venues in Hammerstein. All of ourexpectations Do you remember and love these Christine Deaver is brilliant! Puerto Vallarta!” - Trip Advisor were exceeded with the quality of the songs? “Blue Bayou”…”You’re No “I have been coming to Vallarta “Stunning is the Word. It sums singing! There really isn’t any staging, Good”… “Poor, Poor, Pitiful Me”… for years, and during that time we up what Diana does onstage to her so if you’re looking for a Broadway “Just One Look”… “Alison”… onlookers. Word has been circulating type show, forget it; however, if “Heatwave”… “It’s So Easy”… that she was a fine singer, a new force you’re looking for a very good cabaret “Desperado”?!? If you do, you need and how intensely talented this young experience in a theater setting, this is to come to Brittany’s last performance lady is, but Stunning is the best way as good as it gets in Puerto Vallarta.” of her “Linda Rondstadt Show” on to describe this evening at The Red - TripAdvisor, PaulLRetired, West th Friday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m.. Room Cabaret.” - Gary A. Beck Bloomfield, MI 1/07/2018 21 THE 7 ARTS
Streisand, and many more. Known musicians! Currently, in their 5th Us Two takes its place as the as the “Robin Williams of Drag,” season at ACT II with previous number one musical group in Puerto (TripAdvisor) and “….one of the shows such as California Dreamin’ Vallarta, with a hugely successful A musical tribute to the best and brightest drag talents in New (Mamas & Papas), Come Together show twice every week! Puerto legendary 70’s music group, York City (Huffington Post), Sutton (Beatles tribute), Rumors (Fleetwood Vallarta has fallen in love with this The Bee Gees (and all the great Lee is known for taking full-length Mac tribute), The Rocky Horror smashing duo with the soft, sexy beat falsetto singers of all time), musicals and movies and condensing Show, Sordid Lives, A Chorus Line and harmonious vocals. As soon as featuring Paul Fracassi them down to a 5-minute ROMP OF and Tapestry (music of Carole they open their mouths, audiences Every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. HILARITY! King), Rhonda and Don have a huge are mesmerized. Daniel and Noemi “It has been said this is Her show is a must-see for more following, and their shows are much sing remastered arrangements of Paul’s best show!” SHE-nanigans. loved and anticipated at Act II stages! classic favorites, from bands such as Mamas and Papas, Abba, Beatles, Paul Fracassi, one of Act II’s Journey, Cat Stevens, Culture Club, most popular and talented headliner Air Supply, and many more. People artists, has created a brand-new show are raving about the absolute unique called “Stayin’ Alive,” a tribute to beauty of their sound. one of his favorite 70’s groups, The Remastered arrangements of (See separate page in this issue for Bee gees! Paul is the consummate classic favorites, featuring info and reviews) performer! This “Jersey Kid” from Daniel Celis and Noemi Toronto, Canada, bounds onto Plascencia and their live band. the stage and effortlessly reaches Every Saturday at 5 p.m. soaring high notes that send chills and thrills throughout his audience. The music of Frankie Valli Paul managed to create a big fuss and the Four Seasons, in Canada as a finalist in “Canadian featuring Canadian Idol Finalist, Idol.” Shortly thereafter, he created a Paul Fracassi “big fuss” in Puerto Vallarta, too, as Performing every we fell in love with this wonderful, Wednesday – 7:30 p.m. new singing sensation! His signature (See separate page in this issue high notes have helped him create for info and reviews) an amazing likeness to music of The OPENS TO RAVE REVIEWS… Bee Gee’s. You will definitely find Don and Rhonda do it again! yourself singing along and swaying A musical tribute to the music of the in your seat to the sounds of The Bee unforgettable women of Woodstock, Gee’s beloved music. featuring the LIVE MUSIC of Act II Entertainment Stages complex is located upstairs at Rhonda Padmos and Don Pope 300 Insurgentes (corner of Basilio Badillo & Insurgentes) in Every Sunday at 7 p.m. the Romantic Zone on the south side of town. Tel 222-1512. Tickets can be purchased at www.act2pv.com The uber-talented musical duo box office open daily at 10 a.m., and there A fast-paced, mad-cap comedic of Rhonda Padmos and Don Pope is a second box office across the street from Garbo’s on romp through Broadway, Disney, have created a brand-new show Pulpito Street. For more information or to buy tickets, go to and Hollywood, starring the one- this season that’s sure to bring and-only Sutton Lee Seymour, back lots of memories! It’s called www.act2pv.com “Queen of Broadway!” WOODSTOCK ‘69, a festival of Every Tuesday & Saturday – LIVE MUSIC and peace, featuring 9:30 p.m. (*Sutton will not be the music of the unforgettable women performing on January 20 & 23) of Woodstock… Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Grace Slick, Melanie, and Our beloved Sutton Lee Seymour Nancy Evins. It also features the has returned for her THIRD highly- music of Jimmy Hendrix, Ritchie anticipated season in Puerto Vallarta! Havens, Sweetheart, Arlo Guthrie, As one of the most popular, SOLD- Santana, Country Joe MacDonald, OUT shows at Act II, this one-woman, The Who, Ravi Shankar, Jefferson comedic dynamo performs and spoofs Airplane, Creedence Clearwater everything from Disney, Broadway Revival, Joni Mitchell, Crosby, and Hollywood, to impersonating Stills, Nash and Young, and celebrities like Carol Channing, Bob Dylan, and THE BAND! Map) on Central number (See location Joan Rivers, Liza Minnelli, Barbra Rhonda and Don are incredible 16 22 (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location
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Paul Fracassi, one of Act II’s most popular A great evening. Act II Stages nailed it with Paul!” and talented artists, returns to Act II for his fourth 5 Stars – TripAdvisor – “Paul Fracassi deserves consecutive year, after a record-breaking season last special attention. His show Walk Like A Man takes winter! His very popular shows, Legends, Walk you to an era of never to be forgotten “golden Like a Man and 20th Century Crooners, sold more oldies” was good, but Paul hits the notes even tickets than any other performer in Vallarta on top of the world better! He has us dancing in our seats. His next history! Paul is the consummate performer. He in his 4th season performing show The Crooners is a must for us... the American bounds onto the stage and effortlessly reaches in The Red Room Songbook of great classics. The Red Room cabaret soaring high notes that send chills and thrills at Act II Stages setting takes you nearly on stage and has a great throughout his audience. He has added new sound system. With two fabulous background excitement to his shows with backup singers and singers it’s a memorable evening for the 60’s Vegas-style costumes that truly complement his show.” engaging delivery. 5 Stars – TripAdvisor – “Saw Paul Fracassi last This “Jersey Kid” from Toronto, Canada, managed night at Act II Stages, he sang better than ever. If to create a big fuss up in Canada as a finalist in you’re in PV, you should not miss any of his shows “Canadian Idol.” Shortly thereafter, he created a “big each week. He is as close to Frankie Valli as fuss” in Puerto Vallarta, too, as we fell in love with anyone I’ve seen! It’s a real treat to have him back this wonderful, new singing sensation! Legends of for the winter.” - Bob Hirsh the 50’s and 60’s is a stunning tribute to some of “Oh what a night “was the perfect ending to his favorite singers, including Elvis, Frankie Valli, another stellar performance by Paul Fracassi. Oh Frank Sinatra, Davy Jones, Buddy Holly, Bobby what a show ....giving, at its best. Paul and Camilla Darin, Roy Orbison and more. You will definitely gave their all and then some in this very high energy find yourself singing along and swaying in your seat production. The audience was thoroughly engaged to this memorable music! and the evening culminated in many enthusiastic And… with a change in schedule to start the New fans joining Paul and Camilla on stage, driven Year, Paul will add a brand new show, a tribute to by the fervor of the moment ....of course I was the music of the Bee Gees, Stayin’ Alive! Watch among them. All the proceeds from the house this space. seats as well as generous donations throughout Paul’s shows sell out quickly, so it’s a good idea the evening went toward brightening the holidays to get your tickets now. Read what people are through purchasing gifts for children and women saying about him… in the shelter. I keep saying how proud I am to be “Paul Fracassi does an amazing performance of part of such a giving community... tonight was just Frankie Valli. His voice is spectacular and he has another such example. Not only did Paul donate the dance moves down pat. A great show. Have every single peso to the cause, but also a very always enjoyed the entertainment at Act II. Great generous audience member matched everything. staff, excellent venue and a wonderful night out.” - “Oh what a night indeed”! I urge everyone to see MacInk, TripAdvisor 12/5/17 this.” - Georgia Darehshori “Fun evening of music in a comfortable small “Paul Fracassi did his show at The Red Room theatre/cabaret setting. Kinda “rat pack” intro Cabaret … New songs, original songs that he has followed by Roy Orbison tribute. High energy written and some of the best voice I have heard performer, good value for the entertainment and from Paul Fracassi, ever. He was totally in his venue…” - Lawrence N, TripAdvisor 12/4/17 element showing the showmanship that he offers “Last year we were told to go to see Paul every show. BUT tonight was even more special Fracassi... We were thoroughly entertained from because this lovely, caring man, gave every peso start to finish. He not only has a fabulous voice, of his evening to the Banderas Women’s Shelter… but also has an uncanny ability to draw the entire People were dancing on stage and the whole The audience in... my only complaint is that it didn’t Red Room Cabaret was rocking and singing and last longer!” - TripAdvisor clapping… Paul Fracassi is an Entertainer’s 5 Stars – TripAdvisor – “Attended this show last Entertainer, his music came from the heart and he night and I must say it was like slipping back to the showed it so brightly tonight. Enough from me, go early 60’s. Paul has an air about the way he comes see his 2 shows weekly, “20th Century Crooners” across on stage. He is funny, has a great voice & and “Walk Like a Man”, both at 7:30 at The Red really brings the Four Seasons to life. He also has Room Cabaret . “Oh What A Night! – David Wilhoit another show 20th Century Crooners on Sunday night & we will attend it also. Paul is a “must see” (See Act II pages in this issue for location, schedule, tel. no., email, etc.) while in Puerto Vallarta. Map) on Central number (See location
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New shows and a new time.
Puerto Vallarta’s newest musical sensation, Us Two, starts off our 2018 season 5 p.m. show series. Puerto Vallarta has fallen in love with this dynamic and talented duo with their sexy styling, harmonious vocals and lively band. As soon as they open their mouths, you will be mesmerized. They sing remastered and unique arrangements of classic favorites, and people are raving about the absolute beauty of their sound. Not to mention they are gorgeous and funny!
What people are saying about “Us Two”: “Daniel and Noemi and the “US Two” band performed to perfection. Song and dance, rock and roll, fun and games, humor and chat bundled into a Vegas-style show worthy of many views. Loved the spirit and high energy. Can’t wait to go back.” - Wayne H. (TripAdvisor) “Us Two is a powerhouse when it comes to music. “I was with friends and we thought a show would Greatly talented and personable, the duo offers hits be nice to see while in PV. We liked the idea of music from the 80’s and 90’s with an occasional nod to current from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s so we selected to see Us hits. The Red Room itself has been renovated and is Two, Daniel & Naomi. even more delightful.” - Thomas C. (TripAdvisor) We expected to get a certain level of entertainment “Wow, we just watched a GREAT show in the Red but what we got completely caught us off guard and Room. “Us Two” was worth every penny. It was we were blown away. This is one fantastic entertaining their Intro Show for the coming winter season. We are group. Not only are the two main stars, Daniel already planning to see them again with each of our & Naomi, great entertainment, but the rest of the guests that come to visit us.” - Ispar (TripAdvisor) musicians demonstrated an absolute high quality level (Please see Act II pages in this issue for additional of talent. Song selection was the best. Sound quality info, address, phone, etc.) and balance was one of the best I’ve heard in years. If you are looking for some “entertainment” then this show is one to see. We were smiling, laughing, feeling nostalgic, and totally uplifted throughout the entire show.” - Harvm (TripAdvisor) We went to see the 2017 season opener of “Us Two” Daniel and Noemi and their band at the Red Room. What an incredible show performed in a beautiful intimate setting. Talent, energy, emotion and fun all in one fantastic package. Who needs to go to Las Vegas when one can see a show of this quality right in the heart of “Old Town” Puerto Vallarta? This show is “must do” for everyone visiting this beautiful city; the show will leave you amazed and feeling “up”.” - Vistarichard (TripAdvisor) “This duo is an absolute must to see if you are visiting Puerto Vallarta... high energy, intimate, sensual... all that is needed to make their show incredibly enjoyable... it is a show you can see over and over without ever tiring of it... they’ve put everything they have into it... not to be missed....” - Robert D. (TripAdvisor) (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location
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Called the best opening night in Act II History…
… Selling out houses every week, they have added another show, 10 p.m. every Saturday night A Musical Revue of the music of composers, A Musical Comedy/Science Fiction Stage Play Rodgers & Hammerstein Every Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Saturday at 10 p.m. January 8, 15, 22, 29 – 7 p.m. You receive a bag of items with the The talent on our stage with “Some playbill which are used in the show. Enchanted Evening” is like no other night in The owner stepped in as the narrator the history of Act II Entertainment Stages. and did an excellent job. What a great Starring renowned Soprano, Vanessa end to the evening to get up close and Amaro, from the national conservatory of personally thank the cast for their music, Alfonso López a classically trained wonderful talent! A must see show musician/singer with a Masters in music, while here in PV!” ~ TripAdvisor, Hal Bonta, and Kami Desilets, two veteran jazzy2you, Calgary 1/12/2018 stage actors with hundreds of Broadway “It was a very interactive and Musicals on their resumes, and directed by Alfonso López. More so than any Vallarta has fallen in love entertaining show. I love the theatrical composer and lyricist who have written for the stage, the songs of Rodgers with the “Rocky Horror Show” songs too. Overall this show was & Hammerstein have become an integral part of our everyday lives. This …. Again! one of the best for 2017 and well- stunning collection of Rodgers & Hammerstein compositions places four of Act II’s “The Rocky Horror Show” thought-out production. Congratz! PV’s best singers on the stage together. It is truly a night to remember, as has been playing to packed audiences Keep it up!” ~ TripAdvisor, Leonard you re-live all your favorite songs from the best musicals of all time! and rave reviews! This ultra-campy L 1/11/2018 Read what people are saying about “Some Enchanted Evening” cult classic has taken Vallarta by “Attended the live theater “No one would have known that it was opening night for ‘Some storm and is a humorous tribute to the production of The Rocky Horror Show Enchanted Evening.’ It felt like these four excellent singers had been science fiction and horror B movies and it didn’t disappoint. The cast is doing this show for months. Vanessa Amaro, Kami Desilets, Alfonso of the late 1940s through the early talented and well directed. Audience López, and Hal Bonta are each outstanding voices that are a gift to Vallarta. 1970’s! It tells the story of a newly participation is encouraged and makes The standing ovation at the end was well deserved. Bravo!!” Ed Gil engaged couple getting caught in a for a very fun time. 2 complaints that “Act ll - Smash hit, ‘Some Enchanted Evening!’ Fabulous, just fantastic storm and finding themselves at the can be easily resolved: premium seats music. The performers did an exquisite job... and earned a standing home of a mad transvestite scientist, were purchased (first 5 rows) but ovation. We loved it!” - Bobbie Audell Dr. Frank N. Furter. those seats were already filled due to “Despite being an ‘Opening Night’ season ticket holder, I have “Rocky Horror Show” is hilarious, the seating process and drink servers repeatedly expressed, that I generally prefer waiting a few shows to allow gripping and haunting, all at the can be an obstruction and distraction all of the kinks and glitches to be worked out. I will say, without question, same time. Many in the audiences during the performance. Despite these this was the best opening night performance I have seen. As I said on have come clad in their favorite cult two issues, we highly recommend.” ~ another post. Broadway quality!” - Jim Davis “Rocky” garb, and everyone loves the TripAdvisor, 4everjung, Placerville, “This Show, ‘Some Enchanted Evening,’ profiled 4 of the biggest voice audience participation of shout-outs California with songs that brought back So many memories. Songs I bet most of and props! This incredible show is “So much fun! Gabe Arciniega was us had not heard or sung in many years. The simplicity of the stage was directed by the amazing and talented born to play Frankenfurter! The energy perfect for showcasing the fabulous costumes and Voices. From the first Alfonso López, with choreography was fantastic! Go see this show!” ~ note till the last note it was superbly performed by 4 incredible performers by Kami Desilets. This is a “must Thomas Carroll, Puerto Vallarta that had everyone applauding loudly after every song. Director and cast see” event in Puerto Vallarta! After See Act II pages for info re location, Alfonso López, Kami Desilets, Vane Vera Amaro, Hal Bonta, WELL you have seen it once, you will talk schedule, tel. no, email, etc. DONE and another Must See Show.” - David Wilhoit about it for the rest of your life! “If you love music, if you love Rogers & Hammerstein, if you love excellent talent, if you’re looking for a fabulous way to spend an More great “Rocky” reviews evening, then you MUST see SOME ENCHANTED EVENING at Act II. this week! Read all about it! Impressive that these 4 talented performers, Vanessa Amaro, Hal Bonta, “Amazing night of first class Kami Desilets & Alfonso López sang 57 Show tunes!! You will be swept performers! Having been here away in memories.” - Tricia Lyman for 4 years this was my first visit “Thrilling performances by all 4 singers. The harmonies, the staging, all and will not be my last. The chairs are comfortable, the room is small combined to do justice to the greatest American songbook ever! 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From a migratory point of view, from stereotypes regarding the what constitutes one’s identity? Is human body, because in his work it our place of birth? Is it how we it fulfills a vigorous, dramatically look? different role than merely that of an Cuban-born artist Yoel Diaz aesthetic object. Galvez believes it is our essence, His portraits shocking in their or spirit, that defines who we really vitality and precision, yet amazingly are. But that it is via our miraculous subtle in character, “the figurative bodies, “passionate instruments nature and the theme of my with never-ending fountains of paintings arouse various sensations movement and character,” that our that are marked by shades of gray.” spirit finds its way. And in this case, those Stripped of everything but one’s monochromatic shades are ABANDERADO human anatomy, Diaz Galvez’ exquisitely burnished and textured upcoming exhibition makes a to evoke moods and feelings formidable statement about Cubans awakening the observer to leaving the island. While a simple astonishing new realities. boat represents the desire to reach This is one artist to definitely keep a place where one might self- your eye on. His hyperrealistic actualize, the Tocorro – Cuba’s pieces collected by individuals, national bird and therefore a symbol businesses and museums throughout of his original identity – conveys an Europe and elsewhere, Diaz Galvez ironic message. was honored with the 1st prize for BARCAS DEL RETORNO DEL BARCAS Asked how he himself had gotten best oil on canvas painting at the out of Cuba, Diaz Galvez’ response 2011 Biennial in Florence, Italy. was a love story: Last year he won the 3rd prize at “A few years ago, Cuba was the the Buenos Aires Contemporary special guest of the Guadalajara Biennial for another one of his oils International Book Fair, and I was on canvas. invited to paint murals for the Cuban pavilion. I met and fell in love with a young Mexican woman from Puerto Vallarta who was working there. I had to leave Mexico once the fair ended, but we stayed in touch by writing letters and the occasional phone call (Internet connection not widely available in Cuba) and today, IX CORPORAL COMPOSICION we are happily married and I live And now we get to experience his gripping works legally in this country.” right here in Puerto Vallarta, at Galeria Contempo Diaz Galvez says he has always during his Opening Reception on been motivated to distance himself Friday the 26th of January from 6 to 10 p.m. RETRATO AL MAR AL RETRATO
Galeria Contempo is located at 252 Basilio Badillo, in the Romantic Zone
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contemporary, life, relationships between human, environment, rhythms of nature and attempts depth passing through the Earth, its existential journey. His “naturals” are closer to the substances and poetic alchemy, than to mythological research or historical treatise. They are hybrid beings, beings of light, in which converge the animal, mineral, vegetable and human, to make presents: us shudder with their very presence, with their reference to a space and time where everything is integrated and linked, where the macrocosm corresponds to the microcosm and vice versa, where everything flows and really communicates its true meaning and significance, where the most important and urgent voyage is the one we do January 26, within ourselves: time, space, vitality, Cocktails 6 to 10 p.m. where the only important thing is …to be. Juan Carlos was born in Guadalajara, With this metaphoric clarity, Jalisco in 1975. He graduated as an Juan Carlos has realized that which Engineer – Architect. A self-taught corresponds naturally with his essence painter, he participated in exhibitions as and most intimate dreams: to carefully early as 2006. For the artist, the search paint those “naturals” with all the is given in the light, in the space and esthetic quality possible, limbs and trees figure, in the balance that gives us his in the head, crowns of flowers, old and artistic vision, in the landscape that is new tree trunks to cross the labyrinth of formed through a discreet and bright everyday life, branches of wind and light, language. birds flying filled with hope and dreams, Juan Carlos plays with women’s faces, meetings with imagination, creativity, images of children, nostalgic trees, art, a communion with nature and human changing landscapes that are located in sacredness, a perception of the possibility an area where the value is more tonal of choosing to raise mankind’s universal than thematic, where the color conscience... is amending the forms and This year he has added composition. elements of the sea to his In each of the works in paintings. He has advanced this pictorial exhibit, Juan into other styles of art, from Carlos Navarro creates an abstract musical to surreal, expressive and aesthetic while not exhausting his universe, a visual discourse, love of nature and humans in a powerful metaphor in which harmony. 2018 holds much figurative, spiritual, ecological excitement for Juan Carlos, and mystical currents are as he will be exhibiting in intertwined. The paintings Chelsea, New York. You will refer to a comprehensive not be disappointed in his and questioning worldview: latest works. (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location Come meet Marc at Galleria Dante, 269 Basilio Badillo. Or check out our web site at www.galleriadante.com 22 29
At only 47, Israel Zzepda has already been a experimentation, when I sought to find a technical professional artist for almost 30 years. Israel’s body way to give more dynamism and expressive character of work is remarkably large given his age, but when to my metaphysical subjects psychic ethereal. The you consider he became an apprentice at the age technical result was slowly being integrated into the of 15 and a full-time art teacher at the age of 19, it thematic development until I was satisfied with the isn’t so surprising. He taught both art and fashion Opens at Galleria Dante results, a work visually amalgamated in the physical illustration for more than 13 years, and, as a teacher, Friday, January 26th and the soul. Beyond proposing a painting as a mere he has influenced many young artists, including Cocktails 6 to 10 p.m. object that decorates a space, although containing several members of his own family. sufficient aesthetic elements that can harmonize There is a sensitivity, innocence and refined completed 6 murals in Sardinia, Italy, in 2011. He the environment where it is placed, attempts in the discipline about Israel. His work explores religious, also participated in a collective show in Turin, Italy, honesty of my reflections is possible to materialize spiritual, sexual and existential realms, reflecting on March 15th, 2014. Now he is working on a new and make visible my investigations, conclusions and truths and questioning established thinking, and conceptual art project that delves into human and truths obtained on my own path of introspection. he is not afraid to express himself. “The artist is a social justice in the setting of globalized power and Readings of existence, dreams, reflections, reflection of daily life. I want to be a chronicle of its effects on ecological consciousness and human sensations and potential of psychic energy. My work my time,” says Zzepda, who seeks to reflect his own rights. Every 6 months, the gallery receives new is a visual writing with symbols that tries to leave unique style and honesty in all of his work. works that exceed our wildest expectations. His record of the voyage in the deep waters of the own In his approach to the human figure, texture plays latest work, represents a new cycle of creative and collective subconscious, a way to understand the an extremely important role. Instead of painting production and personal growth for Israel, and we existence of the others through understanding myself photo-realistic portraits, he sacrifices the perfection are all very anxious to see where it leads. Visual as someone unknown beyond whom my History has of the human figure in hopes of revealing part of ideas have a common conceptual aspect, the said that I am... seeking to find the hidden potential the shared human experience that resides within geometry, like a chess board, as a symbol of the that leads to transformation and wise way to exist. him. “We are all good and bad, we construct and duality in the claroscuro of the human soul. Wisdom From September to November 2017 I had my third we destroy, we are of light and somewhat dark, and instinct in spiritual cohabitation that does not trip to Sardegna, Italia, - to complete my seventh journeying daily through the streets of the planet.” explain the progress and human growth without such mural there. The mural was realized in the Comuna Israel’s imaginative capacity is, perhaps, the duality. The universe, known and unknown, is the de Solarussa, in an antique structure called Casa most dominant striking feature of his work. The vital space where we discover ourselves through Neitana, in the esplanade of the 12th century viewer cannot help but be drawn in and intrigued suffering, happiness, loss and gain. There can be temple of San Gregorio - an estate that formerly by the thematic contents of his paintings. Some no certainty without uncertainty or light without the belonged to a potentate cacique - today recovered of his works appear to be recreating ambiguous comparison of darkness. We are in this daily cycle by the government for the community as a cultural and mysterious worlds often made up of strange, of self-destruction and self-reinvention. All ideas center. The mural was completed during a period desolate environments while others display serene, had the challenge of constructing themselves in the of two months, covering an area of more than 150 sometimes humorous, eroticism. He also embraces experience of memory without using a single model.” square meters, the thematic was the Sardinian culture notoriously religious topics, as well as ontological and its integration of the Acogiente migrants.” and metaphysical subjects. 2018 New works: “Journey towards oneself” is a In December, on the completion of the mural, the Israel has also painted more than 1000 meters collection composed of thirteen paintings - different Government of the community distinguished Israel, as of murals, both public and private, in Cancun, formats in both acrylic & oil on canvas. This series an honorary citizenship for artistic merit, being the first Uruapan, Michoacán and Jalisco. In addition, he had its birth three years ago during a period of to receive this honor in the history of that community. (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location Come meet Marc at Galleria Dante, 269 Basilio Badillo. Or check out our web site at www.galleriadante.com 22 30
my question: why didn’t it? Are our defenses so screwed up that a reported nuclear strike never gets to the proper chain of command? Joe Harrington As far as Trump’s remarks involving Third World countries and Norway, a friend of mine was outraged that this was leaked from a closed door meeting. Sorry, but told people to find shelter and also when it comes to the president of the MOVIES: Amazing that The Post Talk about sensational acting and that the incoming was 15 minutes United States there is no such thing as got stiffed by the Golden Globes. storyline! This effort is based on away. Subtract those 15 minutes from a closed door meeting. No surprise This is a tour de force both in acting David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize the 38 minutes where Hawaii thought here, though. Trump has already and storyline. It is a contest between a winning play. It received 62% on it was the target of a nuclear ballistic signaled many times a racial attitude newspaper and President Nixon. It is the Rotten Tomatoes Meter, which I missile and you get 23 minutes. that is surprising for a person whose as fine an example of a tale involving think is way, way too low. The plot, What if that false alarm had reached job is to represent us all. the freedom of the press and its power however, is difficult weighing in on NORAD? What if that command Please remember that it was a to call out the actions of a politician the closeness of genius and madness. post had sent the message to POTUS? Republican Senator, Lindsay as one can find. Tom Hanks and It is currently airing on Showtime. What do you think Trump’s reaction Graham, who broke this news and Meryl Streep are sensational. The MADNESS: Every Sunday I watch would have been? Right, launch all it took 12 hours of silence from the only explanation I can think of for Face the Nation, Meet the Press, This out attack on North Korea. And the White House before the spin doctors this effort to get skunked is due to the Week with George Stephanopolis, president would have been correct. showed up. I got a huge kick out fact that those two actors have already CNN, FOX and MSNCB. All of these Result? Steve Bannon predicted of one of the explanations which walked away with every accolade and media outlets went into great lengths that there is no military solution to stated that Graham, over thirty years award out there. And the competition exposing or explaining the president’s the North Korean problem that didn’t ago, called Third World countries from Three Billboards in Missouri remarks involving Haiti, El Salvador end up with 20 to 40 or more million hellholes. This is the same old lame was ferociously great. Stephen and the African continent. They also dead. How do you think North Korea excuse that what happened wasn’t Spielberg proves once again to be a mentioned briefly the false alarm would have reacted if they learned that bad, look at what the other guy top flight director. involving an incoming missile strike there was a massive incoming missile did. This is like me hiring a hit man This movie received a well deserved on Hawaii. What I found interesting – armada aimed at them? They would to kill a foe and when caught stating, 88% on the Rotten Tomatoes Meter. actually alarming – is none mentioned have launched. Maybe not against “Yeah, but look how many people I can do no better than quote my if this incident and its military report Hawaii but certainly against South Charlie Manson had killed.” favorite critic Mick LaSalle of the went further than Hawaii. By that I Korea, Japan and Guam, with one San Francisco Chronicle: “If the mean did this alarm reach our central aimed somewhere in the Continental intention was to send audiences out command deep inside a Colorado US or Alaska. feeling inspired about journalism and mountain? Result? Every member of the Joe Harrington its function in a republic, consider The reports stated that it took 38 nuclear club would go to Defcon Is an internationally published author and that mission accomplished.” minutes before a broadcast stated the 2. There’s a reason that doomsday documentary film director. He can be I stumbled on Proof this past missile warning was a false alarm clock is at less than five minutes reached with suggestions or criticisms at [email protected]. caused by a button being pushed week, a 2005 film starring Gwyneth to midnight. One stupid mistake Artwork by Bob Crabb. Paltrow and Anthony Hopkins. during a shift change. The warning could have been it. And I repeat (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location
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the world.” Somehow, I don’t think Other than my compulsory paper that the wonderful speakers featured route every weekend, I confess to at The Boutique’s TED Talks have not having done any of the various limited their presentations to 18 things I recently wrote that I hoped Anna Reisman minutes, and why should they? The to do, not even a movie. Maybe this Boutique only features one presenter week will turn out better for me. In at a time, so there’s no need for time the meantime, I hope that yours will limits. I look forward to our friend be wonderful and warm, and that My friend Tom is gone. Even have depleted their Petr Myska’s talk on Tuesday. This your Mirror always reflects a happy, though I haven’t seen him for over resources. If you photographer extraordinaire is a gift healthy you. Hasta la próxima vez. a year, I will miss chatting with him knew Big Tom to Puerto Vallarta, and the world, [email protected] on the internet. Many, many years and want to help now that his latest book has ago, I used to call the bingo games Alex with the still been published. Look it up on at Langostinos, and then at a place outstanding medical debts, please do www.vivanatura.org called the Lazy Lizard, also on the donate whatever you can at https:// I must admit, the work on beach. Tom never missed a game, www.gofundme.com/tom-atkachunas the highway to Mismaloya and he and his friends at the table Every little bit will help. Bless you. is progressing, section by always won. He was teased a lot I hate losing a friend. Even though section, little by little. For about that, and we became friends, I’m glad that his suffering has those of you who are recent good friends. I was invited to their ended, and I do believe that his soul arrivals to our fair town, I place where Alex, his beloved / spirit is in a better place now, it is want you to know that it’s companion, would create some always we who are left behind who only been five years since wonderful dishes for all to enjoy. hurt. And as we get older (although they “did” that highway with But then his hip began bothering I’m stuck at 39…) we find ourselves hydraulic cement. According him and it just got worse from losing more and more friends as the to the then authorities, it then on… for years. Tom valiantly years go by. would last forever… Yeah, fought the insidious disease eating On to lighter topics… I must right. I wonder whether away at his bones for months on end confess: I had no idea what TED they’re going to patch the new until, following umpteen trips back Talks were all about, until I Googled potholes that have appeared and forth to Aguascalientes where it. “TED is a non-profit organization since they started this year’s his attending physician was, and devoted to spreading ideas, usually work, or just leave them there umpteen surgeries, he just couldn’t in the form of short, powerful talks until they reach them again, go on. Rest in peace, you big (18 minutes or less). TED began at some time in the future. I lovable teddy bear. You will be so in 1984 as a conference where will also be a much happier very much missed, by so many. Technology, Entertainment and camper if they could paint a I am a very sad camper as I write Design converged, and today covers yellow line in the middle of this because I have to miss the almost all topics — from science to their new sections, and on memorial service Alex organized for business to global issues — in more those darn topes while they’re today, but I know that Tom knows I than 100 languages. Meanwhile, at it! Oh well, like everything would have been there if I could. independently run TEDx events help else, time will tell when and if The endless surgical interventions share ideas in communities around they get to it. (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location Map) on Central number (See location
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to wash her hands, there was always “Enough already with the Filipino the tub. crap!” Rhona, taking a noisy sip of Ralph finally resurrected himself her coffee, turned to look at Ben in a just as Ben finished cleaning. He way she’d never done before. There Gil Gevins stood in the kitchen, an unlit joint was respect in her eyes, as well as in his mouth, his eyes clouded with fear, and not a little amazement. It inner fog. was finally sinking in: her little chick “Take that out onto the fire escape,” had grown up, flown the coop and This is an excerpt from Gil Gevins’ That if the son of a Chiropodist Ben told him. “My mother’s going built a nest of his own. “This dump,” wonderful hysterical new novel, (some kind of foot doctor) could be to be here any minute.” she said with motherly concern, 1967. It’s set in New York City’s murdered on the street, then Ben (the “Your mother? You’re, like, “was the best you could do?” sleazy East Village, in the aftermath son of a “post office putz”) stood no kidding me.” Ralph withdrew “Benjie,” Simon said, “who is that of the summer of love… chance at all? a lighter from the pocket of his man on the fire escape smoking a Futilely, Ben attempted to explain Mickey Mouse pajamas. cigarette?” Everyone knew Groovy. He that the East Village was not a Before he could pollute the “That’s Ralph, my roommate.” was only a street dealer but his homogenous neighborhood, that kitchen with fumes, Ben grabbed “What’s he doing outside in his trademark trench coat, his ubiquity while there were pockets of danger his roommate and deposited him out pajamas?” Rhona demanded. “He’ll and his superior manner (not to here and there, his block was on the frigid fire escape. Once he’d catch pneumonia.” mention the ludicrous name) had relatively safe. Unconvinced, Rhona closed the window, Ralph took a “He’s Norwegian,” Ben said. “He made of him a minor neighborhood (in a turn of events more chilling seat and lit up. doesn’t get fully dressed until the celebrity. Personally, Ben didn’t find than the murder itself) announced Having an unlimited supply of first frost.” the cat groovy at all. To Ben he was that she was coming to personally potent grass, Ben decided, may not “Benjie, do you think he might have just another pretentious, mercenary inspect Ben’s living situation the have been, all things considered, a cigarette he could spare for me?” prick, a smalltime drug-dealer with very next day. entirely in Ralph’s best interests. The “Um… probably.” The pot, Ben delusions of grandeur. It being Sunday Ben awoke just cannabis had propelled the zoned mused, just might be enough to When Groovy was murdered, after noon. Taking a quick look out kid into orbit around his own push Simon sufficiently past the stabbed twenty-six times on Tenth around, he decided that the premises, personal asteroid, and once again he point of no return which, hopefully, Street by persons unknown, it in order to pass muster with Rhona, was on the verge of pulling off the would get the mental-case a nice created an uncomfortable sensation might require some “tidying up”. inconceivable feat of flunking out cell in Bellevue, before he had an in the neighborhood. One day Mom was due in an hour. Hoping of the School For Visual Arts for an opportunity to murder his mother. Groovy was everywhere, a fixture for some help he barged into Stalag unprecedented third time. “But there’s no smoking allowed on the street. And then he was II where Billy, who had finally The knock sounded at once, in here,” Ben explained. “So you’ll nowhere, an invisible poster boy for vanquished his four strains of echoing the thud of the closing have to smoke outside.” the transitory nature of existence. gonorrhea, was laying on his back window. Ben opened the door and “Of course,” Simon said, heading Unfortunately, prior to his brief snoring into the mouthpiece of his there was the odd couple, huffing eagerly for the window. career in pharmaceuticals, Groovy saxophone, producing in the process and puffing in the hall. “Stop!” Rhona commanded. had lived his entire life in Ben’s a series of soft raspy C Sharps. “Benjie! I drove the entire way!” “He’s not smoking a cigarette; he’s hometown. The small local paper, “Wake up, Billy! I need your help. Simon wheezed with pride. “I told smoking marijuana.” the Great Neck Recorder, had We have work to…” Billy was up you that I was an excellent driver. “Marijuana!” a stunned Simon disseminated the news of Groovy’s and out the fire escape in a blaze of Did you know that in my youth I exclaimed. “Should we call the police?” demise with a front page headline blinding speed. drove for President Truman?” worthy of Pearl Harbor: LOCAL “I said, work,” Ben yelled after “A chair,” Rhona gasped. “Those Signed copies of 1967 (highly BOY BRUTALLY MURDERED IN him, “not, fire!” stairs. I’m gonna plotz.” recommended!) are available EAST VILLAGE! 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Oh, Benjie, you is the author of five hilarious books, “Maybe they didn’t want to shock a couple of stray daytime roaches. had better hope that they are not including his latest, the riotously funny novel, 1967. Signed copies of Gil’s latest anyone.” The sink was hopeless. He covered Filipinos. Those men are fierce book are available at LUCY’S CUCU “His father is a Chiropodist!” that debacle with a coat from the hand-to-hand combatants. I know, CABAÑA, located at 295 Basilio Badillo. Rhona groaned, implying… what? clothes pile. If Rhona absolutely had because…” 34
to make what you are feeling more feel completely, not chose which realistic and it helps to compare it 2 or 3 emotions we like or make us (John Bradshaw) to other emotions you are feeling feel good. What would happen if simultaneously and/or to previous your favorite cake recipe calls for 7 Giselle Bellanger RN, LCSW experiences with the same emotion. ingredients and you only put in 3 or For example, you may immediately 4? Right! It will not taste the same recognize that you are very angry that and probably will not even resemble your teenage son was out drinking a cake. Emotions exist for a reason and driving, but you also feel really and they don’t go away just because Most of us probably think we know if it is felt too extremely. We won’t afraid of what could happen, and then we choose not to acknowledge or feel how we feel, when in fact, we are be able to jump out of the way before you begin to cry because you also feel them. Ignoring them doesn’t make probably only in touch with two or the bus hits us. Anger is necessary sad that he has this problem and acts them go away. They live inside us, in three emotions with which we feel to provoke action and set limits and so irresponsibly. every cell of our body, filling us with most familiar. Some of us have no boundaries, but in excess it evolves into Why do we resist and fight them? either anger, hate, and resentment, or problem getting in touch with our rage. Guilt and shame are necessary It is a natural human desire to want with love, happiness, and compassion, anger and expressing it in no uncertain to change behavior and self-evaluate, to feel pleasure, which is why we causing us to be sick or healthy. You terms. Others have no problem but in excess can be very damaging resist and fight feeling any emotions choose! Emotions are usually at the feeling sad and crying, whether it is to self-esteem and can promote that don’t “feel good.” One of the base of all of our problems. Treating a sad movie or sharing with a friend inappropriate over-compensation for body’s great compensating abilities the symptoms is usually a temporary who is sad. On the other hand, many behavior, especially in a relationship(s). is to utilize “defense mechanisms” quick-fix, which results in their return people rarely cry and were raised Therefore, it is what we do with our to defend against the anxiety that is and usually with a greater impact. being told not to cry. Many people emotions and the appropriate and produced in response to situations or It takes courage to decide to face think it is a sign of weakness to admit inappropriate expression of them that events. We are then protected from and confront your feelings, especially they are afraid and so they pretend make the difference! feeling certain emotions that would the ones that make you uncomfortable that they are fine, some feel guilty So how do I know how I feel? be too overwhelming too handle at the and cause pain. You have spent so for everything while others blame If I ask “how you feel” most people time (or ever, in some cases of abuse many years repressing, denying, everyone else, some walk around respond with what they “think.” Most or trauma). We are also then shielded or minimizing them, despite your feeling ashamed of who or what they people do not know how they really from certain thoughts and impulsive body and mind’s attempt to get your are or how they think others perceive feel. Instead of saying they are angry, behaviors which may result had we attention. It will probably never feel them. Feelings are very real and very they might say, “I just can’t stand felt those feelings/emotions. Some like a good time to begin this process, powerful. They determine a great it when she does that, I hate it!” or common defense mechanisms include but I invite you to reach deep inside deal about how we think and act. instead of saying they are afraid, they denial, blaming, minimization, yourself and chose to heal. How do they help, how do they hurt? might say, “I just don’t like being justification, rationalization, Emotions are essential. They serve alone.” Emotions can sometimes regression, projection, passive- many useful purposes, but they can be felt physically: anger can cause aggression, and manipulation. also be obstacles and/or destructive. headaches, fear can cause tachycardia Emotions make us human Giselle Belanger Consider how important it is to feel (fast heart rate), sadness can cause Although we need our defenses, RN, LCSW (psychotherapist) is available fear. It acts as an alarm, a warning of chest pain and tightness, and anxiety most emotions need to be felt and for appointments in person, by phone, something harmful or dangerous. We can cause a nervous stomach. It is addressed eventually. They are what or by skype webcam. Contact info: need to feel afraid enough to jump out very helpful to recognize the size make the human experience so special [email protected] Mex cell: of the way if a bus is about to hit us. On of your emotion by determining its and so real; they make us complete. 044 (322) 138-9552 or US cell: (312) 914-5203 the other hand, fear can be paralyzing intensity on a scale of 1-10. It helps In order to be complete, we need to
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Vibrations Traditional Chinese Medicine 85 MHz, Peppermint 78 MHz. to them, or better yet... get on an organic, or energy patterns are known in the (TCM) has known about the mention a few. Researchers sought out high quality protein diet, cut down on scientific world as Hz (hertz is a unit of frequency levels and energetic to discover how popular essential oils booze and sugar and do what you love frequency). Our body with its soft and connections (meridians) of the body in current use, such as mint, ginger, with people who believe in you, all dense tissues, organs and mass all have and relationships between thought lemon, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, which will have a positive effective on a distinctive Hz value which changes patterns, organs and disease for at chamomile, thyme, rose, and your health and attitude. with thought and diet. A healthy least 5000 years. The western world is cinnamon, may combat cancer. They We have the pleasure of sustaining body, from head to foot, typically has a slowly beginning to witness this and did so by testing antibacterial potency a 20-year relationship with essential frequency ranging from 62 to 78 MHz, evenly slower to apply it to wellness. as well as in vitro toxicology against oils. The love affair started as a need to while disease begins at 58Hz. Studies Robert O. Becker, M.D., the human cancer cell lines. develop products for a fledgling massage show that: negative thoughts lower our author, validates that the human body “Cancer starts when the DNA code business located on Aquiles Serdan in frequency about 12 MHZ, while positive has an electrical frequency (vibes) and within the cell’s nucleus becomes Vallarta, (some of you may remember). thoughts raise our frequency on average that much about a person’s health can corrupted,” says Immunologist At that time there was virtually NO 10 MHz. It is considered our pituitary be determined by it. 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It works well for a for cancer research for discovering that reproducing corrupted DNA codes,” number of maladies from skin problems human cells have an electrical voltage. says Dr. Suhail, Immunologist. to stress related dysfunction, anxiety, I think we can establish there is Frankincense oil is effective insomnia, menopause, allergies, pain something to this body frequency because it contains monoterpenes, and chasing away the blues. concept, we do move about in an compounds which have the ability to Purity is the key when choosing electrometric field, generating and help eradicate cancerous cells at the oils, and it’s not cheap for therapeutic receiving impulses. Good vibes, bad onset of their development, as well applications. You can do the math vibes, we will know how that feels as their progression stages, making when considering the options. 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FLEX MLS Bay of Banderas Market Reporting for 2017: We have seen the largest increase in total sales volume prices since our reporting began 2010. Harriet Murray For 2017 we have seen the average sales price of condos increase by 4% over 2016. Average house sales prices decreased a 3%, and land average prices increased 6%. What we continue to deal with is a large amount of inventory. Our DOM (Days on the Market) is more than a year. In 2017, as the 3 years prior, we have seen new inventory of condominiums outselling resales of condos or homes. The new condos were built with the faith of the builders that we had a market we were not serving. Any traditional standards of evaluating absorption or need, IMF (International Monetary Fund) Outlook 2018: would not have been a way to determine who the ¨new¨ buyer would be. The Mexican economy continues to grow, mainly due to its strong economic Our new buyer is choosing new, builder financing (even if it is for only the policies, even while the fate of the country’s trade deal with North America term of the construction), and multiple locations but primarily South Centro and remains unclear. Mexico would still benefit from carrying out reforms for South Shore Puerto Vallarta. stronger and more inclusive growth. The main areas to tackle are inequality, What is hard to overcome is the amount of inventory in comparison to the sales. We corruption, obstacles holding back firms’ productivity, and tax collection to do not have many foreclosures in this market. It is not a leverage market but a cash allow more room for public investment. market. Even foreigners do not often have long term mortgages on their properties. Goldman Sachs 2018 Outlook Mexican Currency, Stocks and Bonds in the If it is more economical to maintain a property here compared to the rest second and third quarter and into 2020: of North America, owners keep their properties and are not generally highly motivated to sell. If they decide to sell, it is not usually a crisis of mounting costs to maintain and need to cash out. We have a large inventory left over from the pre-USA housing crisis when our market went into a nose dive 2009. We now see niches instead of the entire market, selling. Molino de Agua is its own market, Sayan, new buildings downtown and South Shore have their own statistics and comparable. The overall inventory, however, is so large that it may be that for the foreseeable future, niches will be more relevant than overall inventory statistics. Niche markets could become a seller market much faster than the overall market. A Mexico’s real estate market has traditional seller market has more buyers than available product. Right now, this been buoyed by strong demand in would be niches only. resort communities, according to the International Consortium of This article is based upon legal opinions, current practices, research, and Real Estate Associations (ICREA). my personal experiences in the Puerto Vallarta-Bahia de Banderas areas. I American and Canadian buyers are recommend that each potential buyer or seller of Mexican real estate conduct returning to Mexico, after a several- his own due diligence and review. year slump, thanks to low oil prices and the strong US dollar, pushing home values up. American buyers are very important owners of beachfront properties, which Harriet Murray were badly affected by the slump of 2009-10 in areas like Baja California Sur, Can be contacted at [email protected] www.casasandvillas.com Nayarit, Baja California, Guerrero and Sinaloa. 38
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More people needed to be told and to apply the software patches as they kept in confidence, as more software get released. Windows PCs are likely needed to be quietly developed and to be hit hardest by “Meltdown” and pushed out. Figuring out who was “Spectre”, regardless if they run on initially affected proved difficult. Intel or AMD processors. The good There were chipmakers to start, but news is that Microsoft seems to be soon it became clear that operating on top of it and has already released systems would need to be patched, a Windows security update this past which meant looping in another round week for Windows 10, as well as of researchers. previous versions of Windows. Browsers would be implicated, too, Windows 10 should download the As I sat down to write last week’s new revelations still emerging daily, along with the massive cloud platforms update automatically, but to be sure, article, news reports were flying I’ll try to keep you up to date as any run by Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, type ‘windows update’ in the search around about a MAJOR processor new fixes for the “Meltdown” and which are the most tempting targets for bar, and select ‘Check for updates’. security flaw that will affect millions “Spectre” security problems are found the new bug. By the end of December, Download and install any new updates and probably billions of devices out and released. The flaw was apparently dozens of companies from every corner it finds. Apple has also already released there. I did not attempt to tackle this discovered back in June of last year, of the industry were in the loop and a series of fixes in mac OS 10.13.2, so last week, because there just was not but manufacturers did not release would be compelled to issue a patch of keep an eye out in the Mac App Store enough good information, as to the details originally, as they looked for a some kind. for any updates to OS X or mac OS, source, depth of the problem and fix to the hardware flaw. With “Meltdown” and “Spectre”, and make sure you’re running the latest fixes. So with another weeks’ worth Some conspiracy techies are that multi-party industry coordination version of the operating system. of reading, I’ll try and give this a shot. screaming “cover-up”, but there was broke down and the secret spilled out, Apple has also released iOS 11.2.2 The flaws, found originally by no “imminent” threat as hackers were before anyone involved was ready. for iPhone and iPad, which you should Google’s security team “Project Zero” not aware of the flaw …apparently. So But 7 months people… come on! download and install immediately. back in June, are sending shock waves the processor manufacturers have been Let’s get with it. Go to Settings > General > Software through the IT world. It was revealed working at coming up with a fix, before Now I get it… rewriting processor Update and download any update that’s in late December, that this flaw has releasing the information publically. firmware to address this vulnerability is waiting for you, to patch your device been present in processor chip designs It’s kind of like, if you’re going away a significant challenge. Intel and AMD against “Meltdown” and “Spectre”. for over 20 years, and that they affect on vacation, and you’ve lost your say they are “committed to protecting For Android devices: Google-branded a number of companies’ processors. keys and need to leave your front door 90% of its CPUs produced in the last phones, (Nexus, Pixel etc), you should This means that the flaws could be unlocked… you wouldn’t post a sign on five years”, with patches to be deployed get the update automatically. Android found on a huge number of devices, your lawn announcing it, until you got by the end of January. But technical phones from other manufacturers from PCs to web servers and even back or had some new keys made. issues have complicated these patches may take longer to get the update, smartphones. This problem affects Disclosure is an old problem across the board. Earlier this week, but hopefully due to the attention the big three processor manufacturers in the tech world. Whenever a Microsoft had to halt the deployment of “Meltdown” and “Spectre” are getting, worldwide - Intel, AMD and ARM researcher finds a bug, the custom is AMD’s “Spectre” patches to Windows most manufacturers won’t take too long to and devices running those processors. to give vendors a few months to fix the computers, after the patch left some implement the update. Open the settings This includes Windows computers, problem before it goes public and bad computers unbootable. app on your Android smartphone, go to Apple computers, smartphones and guys have a chance to exploit it. But Patching processor firmware ‘System’ and see if you can find new tablets. That’s about every tech as those bugs affect more companies successfully is a difficult one to updates waiting for you. category out there! and more products, things became tackle. So in the meantime, Microsoft That’s all my time for now. If As this is breaking news, with more complicated. and Apple have released software you’d like to download this article patches the past week, to computers, or previous ones, you can do so at smartphones and tablets, to try and www.RonnieBravo.com and click on temporarily fix the operating system “articles”. See you again next week... and browser vulnerability that until then, remember: only safe “Meltdown” and “Spectre” use to do Internet! the real damage, once the processor vulnerability has been breached. So what do the device owners/users do? 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day in the bay. Many times, in the bay rapidly, six hours is just a little last few weeks the bay fishing has insurance, amigos. been better than the more expensive We’ve seen the water temps drop Stan Gabruk deep water locations. With the three to four degrees this last few (Owner of Master Baiter's Sportfishing & Tackle) super abundant bait of Krill Squid days which is drastic. Jacks and and Shrimp the “locals” are just Bonito love it, so do Sierra Mackerel, swimming with their mouth open. We but we’re moving into winter fishing are still seeing the freak 25-lb Dorado as is normal at this time of the year. a few days now. For those looking to around the Los Arcos area with an The bite for the fifth week straight is take a chance, go for it. If you’re a occasional Sailfish. Jack Crevalle are still after 10 in the morning so plan little short on patience, then your departure accordingly. I’d suggest a shorter day Bait is a bit of an issue. With with a more certain result. Sardines moving in rapidly in These days it’s difficult large numbers the bait balls to give a decent report on are impressive. Flying fish, El Banco a.k.a. The Bank. Goggle eyes, Squid, you name Most people that “stop” it. It’s hard to turn a fish’s head there are either on their way when it’s not interested in your to the Tres Marias Islands presentation. What’s really fishery or on their way back. weird is many times dead bait For now, Corbeteña is going works best. One thing for sure to be slow at best until June. the fishing is not easy and the For those looking for baits that work are changing by more reliable action the area from El kinda funny. Sometimes they don’t the hour. Make sure you have a full Moro to Punta Mita is still showing come up for bait or the bite. Other range of lures, dead bait and live bait Once we get past the second week signs of summer species life. Dorado days they’re cruising the surface at your disposal. You’ll most likely of January, we normally see water are being boated daily, but not by and are easy pickings, so they’re go through all your bag of tricks to temperatures drop. This is when the everyone. Sailfish are thin at best, by not automatic by any stretch of the find something that works. warm water species begin bugging out that I mean they’re widely spread out. imagination. Bonito from 10 to 35 Until next week, don´t forget to if they haven’t left already. Sailfish No concentrations and frankly “iffy” lbs. have been running with Spinners, kiss Your Fish! are widely spread out and thinning is an optimistic term in this case. but they are free swimming as well in numbers. Dorado can still be had, Having said that, some nice sized in the bay. Snapper at 10 lbs. are Web page: www.MasterBaiters. but again this is a summer species Dorado larger than 20 lbs. have been coming in around the structure areas, com.mx , Local Phone at: (044) 322 that’s hanging around for the bait. around the buoy and any floating small but great for eating. Sierra 779 75 71 Facebook: http://www. Jack Crevalle, which normally move debris. Six miles off the beach of the Mackerel are also great tasting at 15 facebook.com/pages/Master-Baiters- in when the winter season starts, are Four Seasons Hotel Striped Marlin up lbs. they should not be ignored. For Sportfishing-Tackle/88817121325 here and growing in numbers. All in to 250 lbs. seem to be more abundant. now until things change bay fishing The trade name Master Baiter’s ® all, the summer fishing season is over, Sailfish also are running closer to is your best option. Four hours gets Sportfishing and Tackle is protected under expectations now for Billfish are not shore as well and will take a dead us to where the fish were yesterday, trade mark law and is the sole property of realistic any longer. Fishing is still Goggle eye if you run one in front of six hours lets us find where they are Stan Gabruk and Carlos Soberon. great, but from this point forward it’s them. One issue is with so much bait today. With bait moving all over the great winter fishing, amigos. Don’t in the water you may have fish in the be disappointed, be happy there is area you don’t know about there and arm-burning action for the family! won’t strike as they’re stuffed. For Corbeteña has been “hanging” now, I suggest an eight-hour day, give on when it comes to Striped Marlin the Stripers, Sailfish and Dorado a to 250 lbs. and Sailfish of nice size. shot. If nothing happens, and there’s Dorado are mostly closer in or in the a good chance you can blank, then bay. You can still get some Football target the Jack Crevalle at 40 to 50 Tuna in the 20 to 40-lb range if you lbs., Bonito at 30 lbs. Maybe find the find the Spinner Dolphin which are Spinner Dolphin with 30-lb Yellowfin running between Corbeteña and Tuna Footballs running with them. El Banco. I see pictures of other It’s worth a shot! companies with Sailfish and Marlin Those looking for shorter days and in this area, but frankly I haven’t seen more reliable “action” would be best any Billfish come out of this area for suited for a four or six-hour fishing 42
simply turning color and dropping off in order to make room for bright, new and healthy ones. As counseled earlier, whether Tommy Clarkson potted indoors or located outside, avoid letting your Song of India sit in the cold. However, wherever it calls home, the soil must drain of its potential upward growth, it is, well. Keep the soil slightly moist generally, disease and pest free. at all times except if indoors during Like most Dracaenas, these are the winter - well, that is, if a ways Dracena reflexa rather easy to care for and can take further north of our subtropics. But, Family: Agavaceae a high degree of neglect, but don’t remember that over-watering can kill Also known as: Reflexed push the issue in avoiding your plant these plants. Dracaena or Pleomele parenting responsibilities! They will be most appreciative The Song of India does need bright if you feed them every four weeks (It seems to me the name “Song light and high humidity levels in during their growing season with a of India” has about as much to do order to - as Star Trek’s Mr. Spock Its good-looking leaves are 10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer. lanceolate, glossy, arch over and with botany as “Crankcase of Cow” would unemotionally observe - “live Additionally, if the humidity is low, grow from six inches to a foot long. does to ornithology or “Shriek of long and prosper”. But keep in mind mist the leaves frequently. And with Kumquat” does to entomology. that the two worst things you can do an eye to proper plant hygiene - as But that’s what it’s called and so, to your Dracena reflexa is overwater well as enhancing its attractiveness accordingly, we shall so do!) or allow the temperatures to drop too - you may want to clean the leaves low… though space heaters in the with tepid water and a soft sponge. This plant, in the agave family, garden might be a stretch! Lastly, if you are growing your originated in Madagascar and on The leaves of the Song of India Song of India in a container, to avoid Mauritius Island in the are its main attraction. They are getting pot bound, you may wish to Indian Ocean between Africa and lanceolate, glossy, arch over and re-pot it every two to three years in India. So while that’s a slight bit of a grow from six inches to a foot (15.24 the next size bigger container. stretch regarding the India part of its - 30.48 cm) long and, perhaps, two If seeking a veritable medley of name, how about that “Song” thing? inches (5.08 cm) wide. Particularly if “Songs”, this species can be easily (In all candor, I’ve yet to hear mine outside, some of these might take off propagated by stem tip cuttings of hum or whistle - let alone sing!) with a mind of their own and begin to NASA says it can remove a considerable amount of toxins around three to five inches (7.62 - Though there are about forty lose their attractiveness. This is easily 12.7 cm). different species of small to large resolved with effective employment from the environment. perennials in this family there’s of pruning shears and some stern also an array of Dracaena reflexa counseling regarding the growth and cultivars displaying different leaf performance you expect of it! https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_ variations. But, generally speaking, The flexible stems of the Song Review-g150791-d5984161-Reviews-Ola_ the most popular is the yellow edged of India are little branched. It can Brisa_Gardens-Manzanillo_Pacific_Coast.html variegated type. For example, two of flower, and when it does, they’re these are the ‘Honoriae’ and ‘Song of clusters of small, near white, flowers Jamaica’. The former tends to have - sadly not all that attractive. (Now Tommy Clarkson longer leaves with cream-colored this is a Nifty Nugget of Knowledge! In Manzanillo, visit Ola Brisa Gardens, margins, and the latter - like the The Dracena reflexa was used in Tommy and Patty’s verdant, multi-terraced Song of India - shorter, variegated, the NASA’s - National Aeronautics tropical paradise nestled on a hill overlooking yellow or white striped, leaves. and Space Administration - clean the magnificent vista of Santiago Bay. While taking a few years to do air study proving itself capable of Leisurely meander its curved, paved path, so, these can grow up looking like a removing a considerable amount of experiencing, first hand, a delicious array bushy tree from 5 to 6-½ feet (1.52 toxins from the environment.) of palms, plants and flowers from all over - 1.98 meters) tall - the size of ours. Like other Dracaenas, its bottom the world. Or e-mail questions to him at [email protected] For back issues of leaves will yellow and fall off. But (Though one authority whose data “Roots”, gardening tips, tropical plant book or I’ve generally felt to be correct, worry not; this is normal behavior The yellow-edged, variegated, to schedule a tropical garden lunch, please says that they sometimes reach from for them. Unlike the falling silver Song of India can grow up visit www.olabrisagardens.com twelve to eighteen feet (3.65 - 5.48 follicles from my pal’s once full head looking like a bushy tree from https://www.facebook.com/ meters) in height!) But regardless of dark, black hair, these leaves are five to six and a half feet tall. olabrisagardens?ref=hl 43
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