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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 on this page, you will note that PV (as the locals call it) is on the west coast of 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., reopening until 7 p.m. or later. Tommy Clarkson In restaurants, it is considered poor manners , smack in the middle of the Bay of Banderas - one of the largest bays in Stan Gabruk to present the check before it is requested, so this country - which includes southern part of the state of to the north Harriet Murray when you’re ready to leave, ask «La cuenta, por and the northern part of 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. 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 Gregg Sutton kms north of PV. The town sits on the same parallel as the Hawaiian Islands, exchange services to foreigners. Better yet, Gabriella Namian thus the similarities in the climate of the two destinations. if you have a “bank card”, withdraw funds from your account back home. Try to avoid Cover Photo: AREA: 1,300 sq. kilometers CURRENCY: The Mexican Peso is the legal exchanging money at your hotel. Traditionally, “Charro Parade” POPULATION: 325,000 inhabitants currency in Mexico although Canadian and those offer the worst rates. By Josef Kandoll CLIMATE: Tropical, humid, with an average American dollars are widely accepted. WHAT TO DO: Even if your all-inclusive hotel (see page 5) 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

Fred Jacobs was born in 1921, in fell in love with our paradise here. post-World War I , into a well If it was good enough for Liz and to do Jewish family. With the rise Dick, then it was good enough for of Hitler in the 1930’s, his family Fred and Gerry. got separated and several members After many years of visits and immigrated to the US. Fred’s father then spending winters in PV, Fred sent Fred to safety on a train and and Gerry decided to retire and pull there, Fred’s journey began. He had the trigger, moving to PV full time to fend for himself in the turmoil of in 1996 - never regretting it. Fred a falling Europe. After some time in quickly became a “regular” on the Belgium and Denmark, Fred found Olas Altas beach restaurant scene some stability in Sweden. He waited and could often be found “holding almost 4 years in Sweden, for his US court” under a palapa, recounting visa papers to be finalized. It was in the scandalous and often dangerous there that Fred started working as a stories of the New York City scene busboy and learned the restaurant of the 50’s and 60’s. business. Fred was also active in the PV By the time Fred’s papers did Writers’ Group and local bridge come through, passenger crossings clubs. He would go on to write 3 on the Atlantic were dangerous and books and be a regular contributor to almost impossible. Fred had to make various PV publications. Fred kept his way through Russia, to Japan active in writing up to the very end. and found himself on one of the last His health, sharp mind and sharper Pacific passenger ships to the US, wit, were remarkable for reaching just weeks before the Pearl Harbor the enviable age of 96. It was only attack. Landing in Seattle, he then scene. He owned and operated out and to give a heads-up to upcoming after a short illness these past 2 travelled by Greyhound bus to New several locales such as the “East “gay raids” that were common in the months that Fred finally closed his York City in 1941, to rejoin family 55”, the “Red Carpet”, the “Channel day. Fred even branched out into the laptop for the last time. and finally start his new life. But 7 Bar” and the “12 Steps Cabaret”, Fire Island scene. Many thanks to the doctors, nurses his new homeland needed his help where Bette Midler performed By the 1970’s, things in NYC had and excellent staff at VIDA Serena and Fred was drafted into the Army. during her early years. Other changed a lot and Fred moved into Casa De Asistencia, , From 1941 through 1945, with his famous and infamous patrons of the wholesale wine and liquor world who made Fred’s last weeks so multiple language skills, he worked Fred’s places were Rudy Vallee, in the Big Apple. He would excel comfortable and peaceful. In lieu of in the Army as an interpreter. Bobby Short, Tina Louise and even in this for over 30 years and always flowers, a donation in Fred’s name After the end of the war, Fred Cardinal Spellman. had a table waiting for him and his to VIDA Serena (www.vidaserena. would fall back on his restaurant Those years, New York City could wife Gerry, wherever they went. mx) would be appreciated. skills and become a force in the be a rough place unless you knew the Gerry worked for Air France and A long and colorful life such as New York scene. By the 1950’s right people. Luckily, Fred did and as a birthday surprise, she brought Fred’s is cause for celebration, not Fred tapped into the underground the NYC police commissioner was Fred to Puerto Vallarta in 1968 for for tears. We can all only strive to nightlife world of the NYC Gay someone he could “count on” to help the first time. The two absolutely live our life as fully as Fred did. (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location

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swim wear off the beach. He said “I think back of the line which was several hundred deep. people are confusing men’s swimsuits with People standing in the line were feet from the carousels so there was almost no room for people [email protected] underwear (?). Oh, we call them Speedos, men’s tiny swimsuits!” with their luggage to pass to get to the back of the “I have been coming to PV for 37 years and line. There were many people “of a certain age” would be very disappointed not to see gorgeous that were having difficulty navigating the crowds, DEAR EDITOR, men in Speedos,” I replied. The highlight of the length of the line and the time involved. Total my trip as we both broke into laughter! chaos. Not a positive experience. We would like to send a big shout-out to the X-ray the bags before they get to the Amapas Neighbourhood Association for their Michelle from Costa Sur carousels and let people walk out. It is time work on the highway sidewalk project (phase Dear Michelle, for the red/green light system to die. This 1). It is now so much easier and safer to walk I agree with you that seeing gorgeous men in may have worked in the old days but those along highway 200 with the sidewalk and Speedos is always pleasant, but as some have days have passed. Tourism has increased curbs. Can hardly wait for phase 2. said, “If you can’t see it without a mirror, don’t which is good, methods to handle the increase Thank you, wear it” – especially off the beach. need to be installed. The flying tourist, I H & B The Ed. am sure is one of the targeted markets. The situation leaves a bitter taste in one’s mouth. DEAR EDITOR, DEAR EDITOR, Not something they want to repeat. I have been coming to PV for 40+ years and After a much too sumptuous brunch this I do not hesitate to write this letter. Customs at will continue to come. I have a goddaughter morning at The Iguana, my friend and I were the airport is giving visitors a bad first impression here. I have many friends here. The new waiting for our taxi when one of the gentlemen of Puerto Vallarta. Even though there was a long condos actually are causing the neighborhoods there was pointing to his open PV Mirror and line at immigration, it moved quickly. As I headed to be reborn and they are thriving. I am not shaking his head. I said I hope it was not you to the luggage carousels I noticed a long line of complaining about the things which many who wrote the letter to the editor complaining people standing in the hallway. As I got to the complain about, this is a country with many about the uneven streets. And shaking his carousels I was shocked by the lines snaking back different cultures. head, he said no! But imagine someone and forth to the 5 or 6 customs officers’ positions. Ronnie Ware writing to complain about people wearing People retrieving their luggage had to go to the (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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Loteria or Mexican Bingo About The origin of Loteria our Loteria originated in Spain and was introduced to Mexico in 1887. The initial intent for the game cover… was to help soldiers pass the time by playing the game. Any royalties from the game were given to the “Save the children foundation”. Over the past twenty-two years, Josef Kandoll has established himself as one of Puerto Vallarta’s top photographers. We are DEAR EDITOR, very grateful for his authorization to publish his superb work on the cover of the PV Mirror This is a Health Advisory: Just wanted to City Paper from time to time. let neighbors and visitors know that our waste As a world traveler, Josef’s photos and water register for our home and the many articles have appeared in a number of this homes above us in Conchas Chinas is clogged town’s top publications, including Bay Vallarta and our plumber has informed us our “waste” and the elegant Vallarta Lifestyles. is overflowing in to the little creek between This week’s cover shot was taken during the Conchas Chinas and Amapas that babbles The Palm Cabaret and Bar, located at 508 Charro parade last year. past the Sayan condos and into the ocean off Olas Altas in the Romantic Zone on the south To take a look at examples of his work, Conchas Chinas beach. side of town, is hosting a Loteria game / party please visit his web sites at: It’s been like this for about a month. SEAPAL on January 29th, February 12th & 26th, and www.josefkandollwphotography.com knows and has it listed as a “priority”, but I hear March 12th & 26th at 4 p.m. Proceeds from the and www.weddingsjosef.com they are also very busy expanding pipes to deal events will go to support spay and neuter clinics Josef can be reached by email at: with all the new waste/developments in town. as well to conduct puppet shows to educate [email protected] or by phone: 222-3922. Conchas Chinas Resident young children on how to care for their pets. (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location Map) on Central number (See location

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With a voice reminiscent of solo portion of Leonard Cohen’s Scott Androvic has provided great Julio Iglesias and Andrea Bocelli, Hallelujah at a packed Guadalupe support. Scott transports and sets tenor Rodolfo Carbahal, known Church. Rodolfo, who learned his up the sound system and helps in all professionally as Rodolfo, is solo part in just one week, was again ways possible. Renowned sculptor singing to capacity crowds at Coco a crowd pleaser. Shirley Wilkinson, Jim Demetro, who has major works Tropical on Sunday nights. “With a Plaza Dorado resident, said, “The around town, and his wife, Eva, the atmosphere and the talent”, says benefit was magnificent. Rodolfo fit who operates Galeria Demetro with Eva Demetro of Galeria Demetro, in superbly.” him, are helping in similar ways. “this is a magical experience”. Polly For this high-profile, community An accomplished artist of one type Vicars, a La Palapa condo resident, service work at this church, Rodolfo is helping another. adds “Some people are dancing. was prepared by well-known The constant theme, for which Others are just having a great time. entertainer Jean-Guy Comeau. Vallarta can be proud, is the Rodolfo is great.” Jean-Guy, who performs regularly widespread community spirit and For Rodolfo, who has been blind at Incanto Theater and coaches effort that has made it possible since birth, overnight success has other singers, now works weekly for Rodolfo to use his talents as a been 30 years in the making. Years with Rodolfo. Jean-Guy said, “I At other times during the week, professional and bring pleasure to of hard work began at age 10 singing am very proud of Rodolfo. He is Rodolfo performs at private parties many. If one considers Rodolfo’s for tips on buses in . an impressive natural talent who or events. Dona Mortara, Molino accomplishments and the scope and Singing on streets since then, he has is full of desire to do more as a de Agua resident, is among many nature of his support, it is easy to developed a repertoire of more than professional.” who have invited Rodolfo to sing at see this as a “feel-good” story with 200 popular songs. Mikie Sallomi, resident of Vista their home. Dona stated “Rodolfo much more to unfold. Moving to Puerto Vallarta seven del Sol, added, “We are so grateful already has performed three times How is Rodolfo able to generate years ago, Rodolfo tried to survive that that Jean-Guy Comeau came for us. What a difference he makes! such interest and support? Alicia by singing while walking from place forward with his professional We will have him back soon.” For Diaz, business woman, had the to place on the Malecon. While this guidance. Rodolfo enjoys every such events, Rodolfo brings sound answer, “Simply, he is that good. work would not make ends meet, it minute with Jean-Guy. With this equipment that can cover settings Hear Rodolfo on a stage, and he was enough to impress some Vallarta level of support, Rodolfo should of 8 to 200 people. Also, with 24- will win your heart.” residents who recognized Rodolfo’s have no boundaries.” hour notice, private lunches with Residents and visitors who would talent, work ethic, and potential. Rodolfo started this season Rodolfo singing can be arranged like to follow Rodolfo’s career One such visionary, Margareta at Restaurant Coco Tropical any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday with email bulletins, and provide Loughran, said “We could see that, on Sunday, January 7, and will at Coco Tropical. Information comments or suggestions whenever given the chance, Rodolfo could continue on Sundays from 6:30 to and booking link are available moved to do so, are invited to join perform with the best.” 8:30 p.m. through March 18. Co- on Rodolfo’s Website, which is “Friends of Rodolfo”. Your email A group called “Friends of owner Heinz Reize, who gave PVSinger.com address will not be circulated. Rodolfo”, which now has more than Rodolfo his start at the restaurant For all these occasions, and Simply contact Skip Everett at 50 full-time and part-time residents, last March, and his wife, Rosie, for performances at Restaurant [email protected], and was formed to promote Rodolfo. who takes reservations, advise bar Coco Tropical, real estate agent express your interest. The first major opportunity was at and diner guests to arrive early. The a charity event at Pitillal’s Real del restaurant will get full. Heinz adds Oro center in front of 300 people. For “Many come every Sunday to enjoy most, this would be an impossible Rodolfo’s performance and dinner leap. For Rodolfo, there were by the beach”. no problems. With professional Jeanne and Jeff Allen at Plaza equipment to carry his voice, he Dorado, who always bring many was a highlight. Teresa Ryssemus, friends, are among those who try to a Molino de Agua resident, pointed never miss a Rodolfo performance out “This was a milestone. On a at Coco Tropical. “For us and our stage in a large auditorium, Rodolfo friends”, Jeanne added, “Sunday captured the audience completely.” night with Rodolfo is a highlight. In recognition of his talent, With Rodolfo, we can savor a meal, Rodolfo was invited recently by carry on a conversation, and enjoy Map) on Central number (See location established entertainers to sing a every minute of the music.” 13 7

Puerto Vallarta restaurants are busy preparing (ice creams) will be available for purchase, as to serve the 1000 residents and visitors expected well as artisan ice cream from Bargelatto. to attend the Fifth Edition of the Festival del To make the event even sweeter, the children Ceviche y Aguachile at Lazaro Cardenas Park on cared for by the Santa Esperanza Children’s Shelter Sunday, January 28, 2018. have been invited as special guests. Thanks to From 12 noon to 7 p.m., everyone is invited the participating restaurants’ generosity, the kids to try different styles of two of the city’s most will enjoy a free meal of ceviche and aguachile, traditional dishes, Ceviche and Aguachile, at along with all of the entertainment and activities very reasonable prices. Live music and dance that this delightful family-friendly event provides performances by Ballet Folclórico Tradiciones to the general public. and Lani Ale Kau Iluna Polynesian Dance School raw shrimp, cucumber, red onion, lime juice, and Puerto Vallarta is renowned for its international will add to the festivities. chilies (typically serranos or jalapeños) that have cuisine, and this festival is sponsored by the A traditional Mexican dish, Ceviche is a been pulverized with some water - hence the name. Municipal Tourism Department and the Vallarta concoction of fresh fish or shrimp “cooked” It’s usually served with avocado and tostadas, and is Institute of Culture in an effort to promote the (marinated) in lime juice with tomatoes, onions a popular snack with beer and tequila. local food culture and the different flavors that and green chilies. But the Puerto Vallarta recipe According to the organizer of the event, Edgar our chefs offer visitors. is a little different than what you’ll typically Cisneros, 10 local restaurants will be serving Make plans now to come out to Lazaro find in other regions. In the Banderas Bay area, up their best ceviches and aguachiles and the Cardenas Park on Sunday, January 28th, for carrots, cucumber, cilantro, and other ingredients Molusco de Vallarta and Nebulosa de San the Fifth Edition of the Festival del Ceviche y are often added to the mix. Sebastian del Oeste breweries will be offering Aguachile. Admission is free. Aguachile is the second traditional dish that craft beers. For those who’d like to complement For the latest updates, visit Festival del Ceviche participating restaurants will be offering. Similar to their meal with a little something sweet, Mr. y Aguachile PV on Facebook. ceviche, the most classic version is made with fresh Boli’s aguas frescas (flavored waters) and nieves (Source: banderasnews.com) (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location

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John Warren

Imagine listening to music with a glass of wine in your hand, on an island, in a river, in the tropics, under a soft night sky filled with stars. How can it get better than this? Pretty hard to imagine! On Sunday, January 28th, just as the sun goes down, you might want to wander along Insurgentes to the bridge over the river, take the steps that go inland (east) and then stroll through the trees for five there’s an instructor for the cello and a teacher for the or ten minutes until you come to the Cuale Island flute, sax and clarinet. Cultural Center. At 7:30 that evening, there will be As well as running the PVCO, Daniel also visits a chamber music recital by members of the Puerto schools in and around Puerto Vallarta to explain Vallarta Chamber Orchestra (PVCO). the benefits of learning music to the teachers and to The production will include music performed by recruit kids into the Salty Paws Orchestra. He a string trio, a string trio with trumpet and one with obviously has a good to spot kids with talent a flute. A woodwind quintet will also perform and because four of the students left PV for the local players will be joined by the Mooti Brass last summer and were accepted into the very top Quintet from . So it promises to be a music schools in Mexico. What an achievement! lovely concert under the stars. Tickets at the gate The International Friendship Club (IFC) has been are $150 pesos and wines and other beverages will supporting IAMPV since its inception four years be available for purchase. ago because fostering cultural activities for children Our chamber orchestra has been playing in Puerto is a very important part of the club’s mandate. It is Vallarta for many years and is under the direction difficult for IAMPV to buy new instruments for new of Daniel Oliveros. The orchestra has 40 musicians kids joining the program, so last year the IFC invited from 8 countries and includes about 25 people whose its members to contact their local band directors and first language is Spanish and the other fifteen speak school music teachers in their hometowns to see if they English. Ages range from a 10-year-old flautist to could find instruments that could be brought toPV octogenarians, so I imagine that Daniel’s people by IFC members. So far, since the snowbirds started skills must be pretty effective! Last summer, Daniel flocking back, two tenor saxes have arrived, one from and his family travelled to Ruse in Bulgaria where Weyburn, Saskatchewan, and one from Lethbridge, he competed in a conductors’ competition and was Alberta, and a clarinet was donated by a parent in required to conduct an opera. The competition’s Toronto. Hopefully, this trickle will become a flood requirements included the direction of soloists as in future years as IAMPV is looking for instruments, well as conducting the full chorus and orchestra. especially small violins and cellos. If you have a yen Other conductors came from all over Europe, the to make a bigger mark on the cultural scene here they USA, Argentina and Columbia. What a great are also looking for a xylophone and timpani. experience for our man in Vallarta to have! As well as IAMPV, the IFC supports about twenty The PVCO is part of the larger musical charitable organizations that include orphanages, the organization known as IAMPV (Instituto de Artes women’s shelter, a daycare and physio centre for Musicale Puerto Vallarta), which not only performs disabled children, CANICA (kids with cancer), its concerts of classical music for our listening pleasure cleft palate program and Dental Amistad, the club’s but also trains young musicians in both classical and dental program in Boca De Tomatlan. It exists to jazz mediums. The Salty Paws Jazz Orchestra has serve the community. over 20 kids under the direction of Kris who not Please visit www.ifcvallarta.com or come to the only chooses the repertoire but has to re-write many office / clubhouse located above the HSBC bank in of the pieces to include music for violins, French the downtown area where Insurgentes crosses the Rio horn and flute – not the instruments usually found in Cuale. Not only does the IFC raise money for noble

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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 (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location

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Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant cultural events their skills at horse reining, bull riding, will be celebrated with all-the-more livestock roping and other equestrian fanfare and enthusiasm this year as the city talents. The Charreria is considered celebrates its 100th anniversary. The first Mexico’s national sport and is not only an of major events to take place throughout art form but a sport with strict rules and the year is the 7th International Charro important prizes. Championship with a cultural component This year’s Championship will feature taking place on Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon top local Charros, including the National ornate Adelita or ranchera dresses compete on January 31st and the competition to Champions Escaramuza El Porvenir, in the Escaramuza which entails performing be held from February 1st - 4th in Arena and teams from all over Mexico. Also a variety of precision horseback riding Vallarta, located approximately 40 minutes competing will be 10 teams from California, techniques while riding sidesaddle. from Puerto Vallarta’s hotel zone. Nevada and Texas, the highest number ever Throughout the Championship attendees Inscribed as an Intangible Cultural to compete in the Championship. will also enjoy live music, folkloric ballet Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in Each Charro team, made up of all men and Mariachi performances, Charro parades, 2016, the Charreria, or Charro dressed in traditional clothing, compete in traditional food, dance and more. Championship, is an authentic celebration 9 different challenges to demonstrate their For more information about the Charro of the traditional Mexican Charro lifestyle, skills at horse training and commands, Festival please visit: www.arenavallarta.com and very much a part of Jalisco’s living roping of horses and livestock, bull For more information about Puerto heritage. A type of highly festive and dogging, bull riding, fourfooting, speed Vallarta and this year’s centennial events colorful rodeo featuring Charros, or challenges and bareback bronc riding. and celebrations please go to www. traditional Mexican horsemen, exhibiting Teams made up of 8 to12 women dressed in visitpuertovallarta.com 13

MexPup has rescued the money to pay the bills help the street dogs of Mexico. over 700 sick, abused and/ later. Now, MexPup will Tickets can be purchased in or abandoned street dogs in be hosting its 7th Annual advance for $300 pesos each at Puerto Vallarta since they Fundraiser at the well- El Arrayán Restaurant, Cassandra began as an all-volunteer, known Spanish school, The Shaw Jewelry and the Spanish Mexican-Canadian charity 7 Spanish Experience Center, Experience Center. A limited years ago. 182 República de Chile, number of tickets will be available A typical MexPup rescue Col. Cinco de Diciembre, for $350 pesos at the door. dog requires 2-3 months on Wednesday, January 31st of intensive veterinarian from 6:30 to 10 p.m. ABOUT MEXPUP intervention, care in a local The event will feature MexPup is a non-profit dog rescue foster home and hours of tasty tacos, live music and group whose primary goal is to help volunteer support, before it entertainment, an instant the homeless dog population in the can be flown to to an airport raffle and a silent auction. area of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. in Canada or the US by a The $300 pesos entry fee MexPup helps the community via “Guardian Angel”. Once in includes all you can eat tacos rescue, sterilization, education and Canada, the pup stays with plus the live entertainment. adoption in Puerto Vallarta and another foster family for one to A cash bar will also be promotes animal welfare around two weeks before it is adopted available with all proceeds the world. To learn how you can out to an approved and loving going to MexPup, so that help or become a volunteer, visit family. MexPup follows up this committed group of MexPup.com, or visit their fan with each of these adopted volunteers can continue to page on Facebook. pets to ensure they remain in and Puerto Vallarta that sustains a loving and responsible home our all-volunteer group and allows for the rest of their lives. The all- us to make a difference.” said Patty volunteer group comprises citizens Marchak, Founder & President of of Mexico, the United States and MexPup. Canada. In many cases the cost of getting Although the organization an animal healthy & transported rescues all kinds of dogs, it focuses to their new home exceeds the specifically on small and medium adoption fee. That is where size dogs as there is a greater need fundraising comes in. MexPup for these types of dogs in its base in doesn’t turn away animals because Victoria, BC. their medical expenses will be “MexPup charges an adoption higher than their adoption fee. fee to offset expenses, but it’s the It takes them in, gets them care fund raising activities in Canada and tries to figure out how to get (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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US announced tariffs of 20% and 30% on washing machines, solar panels

Mexico has announced it will take legal action Solar panels will initially face a 30% against United States President Donald Trump’s tax before dropping to 15% by the fourth decision to impose steep tariffs on washing year. However, the scheme will allow 2.5 machines and solar panels imported into the U.S. gigawatts of unassembled solar panels to be In a prepared statement released yesterday, imported tariff-free. the Secretariat of Economy (SE) said that the Trump said that the tariffs will help U.S. government “regrets the United States’ decision manufacturers and positioned the decision not to exclude Mexico from the measures” and as part of his promise to put American will “use all legal recourses so that the U.S. companies and jobs first. complies with its international obligations.” The chairman of Whirlpool Corporation, The agency cited an article from the North Jeff Fettig, subsequently said that the new American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that tariff on washing machines would create provides for compensation in the event that economic safeguards new manufacturing jobs in the U.S. states of Ohio, Kentucky, South are imposed by one member country on another. Trump announced Carolina and Tennessee. yesterday that a 20% tariff will apply to the first 1.2 million large But the SE statement questioned the impact of Mexican imports washing machines imported during the first year of the new on the competitiveness of U.S. industries. It pointed to a conclusion protectionist scheme. Imports beyond that number will be subjected reached by the United States International Trade Commission that to a 50% tariff. washing machines exports from Mexico don’t harm the U.S. industry. The tariffs will decline to 16% and 40% respectively in the third It also said that the U.S. washing machine manufacturing industry year after their introduction. itself had stated that damage it had suffered due to imports was not related to Mexican-made products. The SE statement added that the United States’ importation of Mexican solar panels encourages the development of renewable energies, which in turn contribute to a reduction of the use of fossil fuels. The U.S.-based Solar Energy Industries Association said the new tariff would lead to the delay or cancelation of billions of dollars of investment in the sector and result in 23,000 job losses. According to data from the United States census bureau, the U.S. imported washing machines worth US $278 million from Mexico in 2016 and solar panels valued at just over US $1.1 billion. Trump’s announcement of the new tariffs came as Mexico, the United States and Canada are meeting in , Canada, this week for the penultimate round of NAFTA renegotiation talks. (Sources: mexiconewsdaily.com, El Economista, CBS News, Reuters) (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location Map) on Central number (See location

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Incanto celebrates their one-year anniversary on Friday, Paco Ojeda on Music presents Chopin on Jan. 30 at 4 p.m.. Jan. 26 starting at 5 p.m. with ‘The Joanie Show’ (5-7 p.m.), in another in his music lecture series. Learn more about the and a taco bar starting at 6 p.m. DUENDE plays at 7 p.m. with prolific classical composer and see a screening of Chopin Special Guests Bohemia Viva in the main theater (ticketed concerts on Thurs. Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. show). Pianist Dennis Crow and singer Luis Villanueva play Popular acoustic group Media Luna will present several in the piano bar at 7 p.m., and Lobo (formerly of Willie & shows in the main theater featuring their full band with Lobo) will perform a short set during the celebration. At 10 Special Guest musicians. They play Flamenco, Rumba, p.m., NYC cabaret veteran Michael McAssey will entertain Rock and Huapango (Mexican folk dancing music) in at the piano with fun songs and lots of laughs. Drink specials, an exciting and very entertaining presentation, allowing mariachis and more! No reservations required. No cover. audiences to ‘see’, as well as hear the music. First show Jan. Well-Strung, a New York City based singing string quartet 29 at 9:30p.m. joins Incanto starting Jan. 30 at 9:30 p.m.. Well-Strung Incanto’s all-new Gospelicious Gospel Brunch is light derives their unique blend of vocals and strings by fusing on religion and BIG on entertainment, featuring The Holy classical and pop music. Members Edmund Bagnell (1st Host Singers, with new vocalist Melina Ramirez. Musical violin), Chris Marchant (2nd violin), Daniel Shevlin (cello), Director/David Troy Francis joins at the piano with the and Trevor Wadleigh (viola) spend their time making Resurrection Band. Hosted by Tracy Parks. Jan. 28 at 12 new music and touring internationally. Their world-wide p.m. Advanced paid reservations requested. Next available popularity continues to grow, and they have consistently date Feb. 11 at noon. played sold-out shows in Vallarta season after season. Early Singer Hulda Hix presents her new band Vibology in an all- paid reservations are recommended. Jan. 30 - Feb. 28. new show as a ticketed event in the piano bar on Jan. 31 at 7:30 Mac is back! Incanto welcomes NYC cabaret veteran and p.m. Vibology has a unique sound originating from a creative funnyman Michael McAssey back to the piano bar. A successful blend of traditional reggae with popular American music. Broadway and television actor, he is also one of cabaret’s Classic stage comedy ‘Greater Tuna’, starring Ron Spencer busiest entertainers. He made his debut at New York City’s and Tracy Parks is now playing through March. With over famous Duplex in Greenwich Village, and won a MAC Award twenty characters played by just two actors, with forty-two for Outstanding Male Vocalist. Michael debuted Incanto’s new costume changes, it’s a wild, fun ride to smalltown Tuna, piano bar during their opening season and quickly became a TX, chock-full of eccentric characters with small minds and popular draw to the new venue. He has a vast repertoire of big hearts. Directed by Karen Baker. ballads and comedic songs, and encourages audience members Jean-Guy Comeau plays piano on Mon. and Thurs. at 5 p.m. gather around the piano and sing along. Mac plays Wed., Fri., Joby Hernandez plays classic rock/pop on Mon. 7:30 p.m. and Sat., Sun. 10 p.m. - close through early March. Wed. at 5 p.m. Stolie plays ‘Acoustic Tuesdays’ during Happy Thirsty Burlington (aka: Scott Townsend) presents ‘Cher’, Hour at 5 p.m. Latcho and Andrea: The Blond Gypsies play in an evening of great music with all live vocals, amazing gypsy flamenco select Tues. at 7 p.m. Tongo plays Latin/ costumes and hilarious comedy through Jan. 27 at 9:30 p.m. Cuban rhythms with handmade instruments on Tues. at 7:30 The UK’s, Zoë Lewis, now appearing though Jan. 28, p.m. Bohemia Viva’s ‘The Sound Garden’ plays on Wed. at is literally ‘A band in a body’! She plays original jazz, 6:30 p.m. The Red Suitcases play Wed. and Sun. at 7:30 p.m. jump jive, Latin grooves, swing, and international folk Open Mic is Thurs. at 9:30 p.m. A final performance of ‘The on everything from the piano to the spoons! She’s a great Joanie Show’ starring Joan Houston with Bob Bruneau plays storyteller and she juggles plates too! Fri. Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. Luna Rumba’s DUENDE plays most Fri. New Zealander, Folk-Americana singer-songwriter Jackie at 7 p.m. Bingo with Pearl is held on Sat. at 4 p.m. Media Bristow plays original music and has opened for Bonnie Raitt, Luna plays Sat. at 7:30 p.m. in the piano bar. Pianist Dennis Foreigner, and The Steve Miller Band. She is accompanied Crow plays standards and showtunes Sun. at 5 & 10 p.m., Fri. by veteran guitarist Mark Punch. Jan. 18 - Feb. 1 with ticketed at 7 p.m. with singer Luis Villanueva. Salsa dancing/lessons is performances in both the main theater and the piano bar. Sun. at 8 p.m. on the upper terrace.

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

As we move into the second half of sing anything so even “Do Re Mi” is not The Palm Cabaret season, the audiences’ out of the question! Her voice is full and reactions will not only be laughter, dance, rich with her hitting and holding soaring and tears, but also gasp in amazement. notes which few expect. The upcoming selection promises to be Varla Jean is ending her crazy run locally nothing less than spectacular. so secure the last tickets available. She is Miss Conception and Kim Kuzma open wildly funny, a train of nonstop humor. January 22 in what must be described Try to frown at one of her extravaganzas as the best night of The Palm’s winter and then decide for yourself if she is the season. Both are extremely popular; love child of Ernest Borgnine and Ethel attend you will find out why. Merman. She will take you into another Kim has performed locally here dating world where laughter is common and ribs back years ago when she played at small hurt for days. spots on Playa Los Muertos. She has Gypsy Rumba continues to rock this made The Palm her winter home, which room as our house band. No one genre of pleases her vast throng of followers. Kim music defines them with their song list and has a talent which ranges across many expertise including Latin, pop, rock and types of music. Her shows vary yearly, Flamenco. Cheko Ruíz with lead vocals, even monthly, and she never leaves guitar and songwriter extraordinaire, without a standing ovation and encore. Alex González on over eight+ forms This season Kim has prepared two shows, of percussion: various drums, congas, so see them both. One is Evolution and bongos, timbales, cymbals and cajón, the other The 70’s Show. Emmanuel de la Rosa on bass guitar, Miss Conception is beyond words. Best Alberto Ramírez acoustic guitar and to plan an evening and see for yourself. Eugenia Prieto acoustic and electric violin She is a Mistress Delusionist and reveals comprise this super band. The five meld one character after another without fantastically, demonstrating why they leaving the stage. She changes wigs are followed by thousands and admired and peels off her next layer of dress thus for the hot Latin beat and Cheko’s voice, becoming another well-known and loved often singing his own compositions. person. Songs presented in her very fine Coming soon will be some shows you voice mingle with the background of each must not miss. “Tres Locos Amigos” character, whether famous or an animated is composed of Amy Armstrong, Kim figure from a film. Kuzma and Nate Bucceri with Piel Amy Armstrong, The Palm Cabaret’s Canela. What a night of music that Entertainment Director [meaning she is promises to be! Eric Krop returns to our the one who has brought us a continuous Bay Area. He is multi-talented in fields myriad of talent in song, dance, music of singing, song writing, recording and and comedy] continues her mix of shows acting, having spent over ten years in called Livin’ La Diva Loca. She sings New York. Last year his shows were pop, rock, jazz, blues, classical, soul and extremely well-received. Latin, mixed with her ever-present terrific Also returning will be the Cabaret comedy which flows from her head and Project with their show “Feathered causes ripples of laughter throughout the Beaus”. Forget your troubles for an audience. She gives you an inside look at evening and absorb their rapid-fire fun life in Mexico and points out the simple comedy. The ensemble projects beautiful little silly occurrences we encounter every harmonies and production numbers day, overlooking many of them. certain to enthrall. Amy and the Hitmen will showcase Stay tuned for more excitement as The Amy with a band of musicians she has Palm’s upcoming line-up is filled with brought to our attention, an up-and- must see shows. Again, please drop by coming top draw for years to come. the box office for a copy of our calendar. Expect an evening of wonderful music There is always something happening at with Latin tinges. Amy has the ability to the Palm, and this season is no exception.

For tickets and show times, please stop by with Alex at the box office atThe Palm Cabaret located at 508 Olas Altas in the Map) on Central number (See location Romantic Zone on the south side of town. www.thepalmcabaret.com Email: [email protected] Tel.: 222-0200 9 17

greatest artistic creation of all time – the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it’s 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of The newest hit the situation, and chaos abounds. 5 stars TripAdvisor – “Xanadu - musical everyone a Must See show. Full of love and is talking about! laughter... and sprinkled with fairy dust. The service was outstanding Now playing at Act II during the show and the cocktails ever Entertainment - Get your tickets so yummy!” - Douglas_Grabowski 5 stars TripAdvisor – “Not just at www.act2pv.com or at the box for adults!! Most shows are geared office open 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. towards mature audiences but Broadway Musical based XANADU is also for younger crowds on the 1980’s movie with as well! A group of us young and old Olivia Newton-John went to opening night and we were At 7 p.m. on January 27, 30, 31, all entertained and had fun! The cast did a fabulous job... it was not like and February 3, 10, 13, the movie... a fun night! I recommend 14, 17, 20, 21. seeing it!” - Victoria R., Las Vegas 5 stars TripAdvisor – “XANADU Xanadu is the irresistible Broadway IS PURE FUN! I’ve been coming to Musical/Comedy, based on the 1980 Puerto Vallarta for 7 years, and just cult classic film of the same name. discovered Act II! My friend took This Tony Award-nominated, roller me to their production of Xanadu skating (yes, there are roller skates!) last night and I just loved it! It was musical adventure about following so creative and colorful, and the cast your dreams is hilarity on wheels for seemed to be having so much fun, adults, children and anyone who has too! The story is fast-paced, corny, ever wanted to feel inspired. Xanadu with lots of humor, and the audience follows the journey of a magical and experienced gut-busting laughter beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who from start to finish! KUDOS to the descends from the heavens of Mount entire cast! What a FUN evening! Olympus to Venice Beach, California This show is a MUST-SEE in Puerto in 1980. She is on a quest to inspire a Vallarta! I’ll be back to Act II soon!” struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the - Becca Barnes - Santa Monica, CA 18

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“Best Featured Act in a Musical.” This season at Act II, watch this unparalleled piano/vocal showman Friday, January 26 The Newest Hit Musical re-imagine the classics from the “Legends” Paul Fracassi – 5 p.m. everyone is talking about! men that influenced him… Elton “California Dreamin’” Broadway Musical based John, Billy Joel, Peter Allen, and A musical tribute to the on the 1980’s movie with many more. Not to be missed! Mamas & Papas – 7 p.m. (SPECIAL SHOW) Olivia Newton-John Levi is truly one of the most famous, but most humble, “Motown and Beyond” January 27, 30, 31 – 7 p.m. Diana Villamonte – 7:30 p.m. genuinely nice guys that we have February 3, 10, 13, 14, Hedda Lettuce – 9:30 p.m. ever hosted here at Act II, AND 17, 20, 21 – 7 p.m. he is a bona fide star! Don’t Saturday, January 27 (See separate page miss this opportunity to see this Us Two – 5 p.m. for photos and reviews) extraordinary performer. Be sure “Xanadu” – 7 p.m. Christine Deaver “Like, and get your tickets now because Totally 80s” – 7:30 p.m. his shows will sell out early! Sutton Lee Seymour - 9:30 p.m. (LATE NIGHT SHOW) REVIEWS OF LEVI KREIS “Rocky Horror Show” – 10 p.m. Levi Kreis is a must see show! Sunday, January 28 “We went to the Thursday night “Woodstock 69” – 7 p.m. … Selling out houses performance of this amazing show. “Stayin’ Alive” Bee Gees every week. Levi Kreis is the total package Tribute show starring Every Thursday at 7 p.m. and ... gifted song-writer, pianist Paul Fracassi – 7:30 p.m. every Saturday at 10 p.m. extraordinaire, amazing vocalist, Dueling Drag Divas – 9:30 p.m. and a true entertainer. You will not Monday, January 29 Rocky Horror Picture show is be disappointed!!” ~Dale, P., Trip “Some Enchanted Evening,” playing at the Act II Entertainment Advisor - 5 stars A Musical Review of Rodgers complex. Get your tickets now at “We went for Levi Kreis who is a & Hammerstein – 7 p.m. www.act2pv.com remarkably talented and charming Mama Tits – 9:30 p.m. Vallarta has fallen in love with the singer/pianist. Hope he returns - we Tuesday, January 30 “Rocky Horror Show”…. Again! would happily go again. The venue Hedda Lettuce – 5 p.m. “The Rocky Horror Show,” is is really well run and comfortable “Xanadu” – 7 p.m. now playing to packed audiences - what a great addition to PV. A Christine Deaver “Is Like, and rave reviews! This ultra-campy wide range of acts on offer.” ~Trip Totally 80’s” – 7:30 p.m. cult classic has taken Vallarta by Tony Award Winner Levi Kreis Advisor – 5 stars Sutton Lee Seymour – 9:30 p.m. storm and is a humorous tribute returns for his 3rd season! “I have been to numerous Wednesday, January 31 to the science fiction and horror B Featuring Tony-Award Winning shows this season. All have been Mama Tits – 5 p.m. movies of the late 1940s through Broadway, TV & Film Star, outstanding. We are blessed to “Xanadu” – 7 p.m. the early 1970’s! Levi Kreis have this venue here in PV. Levi “Walk Like a Man,” starring It tells the story of a newly Opening Night Thursday, Kreis’ opening night was absolutely Paul Fracassi – 7:30 p.m. engaged couple getting caught in Dueling Drag Divas – 9:30 p.m. February 1 - Party at 6 p.m. / hands down one of the best shows a storm and finding themselves Show at 7:30 p.m. I have attended, anywhere! His Thursday, February 1 at the home of a mad transvestite songs are heartfelt and emotional “Motown and Beyond” starring Tony Award Winner Levi Kreis scientist, Dr. Frank N. Furter. and he leads you on his personal Diana Villamonte – 5 p.m. turned Broadway on its ear with journey with wit and grace. This “Rocky Horror Show” – 7:00 p.m. his electrifying performance as Reviews of Rocky Horror: is a must see show.” ~Bellembz (OPENING NIGHT) Levi Kreis Jerry Lee Lewis, the role that won “Our first time at Act II, and (Trip Advisor – 5 stars) “Piano Men” - 7:30 p.m. Levi the 2010 Tony Award for Hedda Lettuce - 9:30 p.m. wow it was the BEST attraction we 19 did in PV! The theatre as a venue in their own right, Chi Chi and she glides into a strong heart- was excellent. Clean, beautifully Jo Anna approach the celebrities felt luscious ballad and shows decorated and very attentive staff. they impersonate from different us another side of her amazing The Rocky Horror Picture Show Starring MAMA TITS Continues perspectives. Where Jo Anna is capabilities. This year, Christine was incredible. The cast was very to sell out every week! the more zany, crazy, campy one, brings us an all-new show featuring talented and I cannot wait to come Live singing, stories, and side- Chi Chi is the more glamorous, all our favorite 80’s songs. back next year and see what shows splitting comedy, featuring legendary diva. Together, they are are playing. I will…” drag diva, Mama Tits a force to be reckoned with… a lhayward2018, Every Monday at 9:30 p.m. perfect storm. TripAdvisor, 1/18/18 and Wednesday at 5 p.m. “On our last trip we went to 3 shows at Act II Stages. Rocky In this all-new drag show, Horror Picture Show which is still “Big and Loud,” Mama Tits is playing is NOT to be missed. Lively guaranteed to take you on a wild and totally entertaining, even for journey, complete with incredible someone who is not a fan of the live singing, hilarious stories, movie. It’s worth going twice! We and side-splitting comedy! This also saw a singer Steve Grand who year, Mama Tits has turned things had an amazing voice and was up a notch, too, by adding live entertaining as well. Finally we saw accompaniment! Mama Tits is Sutton Lee Seymour - AMAZING! one of the top drag divas of Puerto “CHRISTINE DEAVER Any show we have been to has been Vallarta and Seattle, with sold-out IS BRILLIANT!” fabulous, entertaining and worth shows almost every night. She “That voice, that comedic wit and is known for her buttery smooth those hilarious stories! What more every cent!” “A group of us went and had voice and soulful blues sound. Her could one want in a performer? An Spinsv, TripAdvisor, 1/17/18 a ball. The show is varied with shows have become a notorious original show unlike any other I’d “The show was outstanding! loads of costume changes and “destination,” forever changing seen before” - Trip Advisor So much crowd interaction! One props and they really can sing. drag cabaret entertainment! “If Lady Gaga and Bette Midler of the best Rocky Horror Picture Some numbers, especially, were “MamaTits is probably the best had a child, the result would be shows I have ever seen! Act II really very very good. Worth going [drag queen] I’ve seen to date. Christine Deaver!” “Outrageously entertainment is an absolute must to see the finale in itself! Highly She’s funny, entertaining, and had funny, a tidal wave of comedic and while you’re in PV!” entertaining and a great theatre as an authentic uplifting positive self- vocal talent” - LA Times Carrie B, TripAdvisor, 1/13/18 well with a lovely bar and friendly “Six of us took in this wonderful affirming message.” (Trip Advisor) “Powerhouse vocals that can service. Recommend.” HillPudlian, loosen the mortar” - Seattle Times show. Having been here for 4 TripAdvisor, 1/10/18 years, this was my first visit and “Watch out for this woman.... will not be my last. The chairs are she is sly, devious and ferociously clever, but when she hits you with comfortable and the room is small featuring Emmy Award and intimate so every seat is great! that voice, you will melt” - San Winner, CHI CHI RONES and JOANNA Francisco Chronicle You receive a bag of items with A hilarious evening of all-live featuring Christine Deaver the play bill which are used in the An evening of amazing “Spectacular is the word and singing and comedy. thrilled is the reaction to having show. The owner stepped in as the Every Sunday & Wed. 9:30 p.m. singing and comedy narrator and did an excellent job. January 27, 30 – 7:30 p.m. Christine return to PV, once again What a great end to the evening to They’re BAAAAACK!!! (JUST TWO SHOWS LEFT!) demonstrating the bright star get up close and personally thank Emmy Award Winner, Chi Chi quality of her being” - Gary Beck the cast for their wonderful talent! Rones, and NY Times-Acclaimed If Puerto Vallarta had a yearly A must see show while here in PV!” Impressionist, Jo Anna, return awards ceremony, Christine Jazz2you, TripAdvisor, 1/12/18 to Puerto Vallarta for their 5th Deaver would win “Best Female “It was a very interactive and season together as THE DUELING Cabaret Show,” and we would starring the one-and-only entertaining show. I love the DRAG DIVAS. Their all-new create a special award for her as HEDDA LETTUCE theatrical songs too.Overall this show opens December 31st in The “THE MOST LOVED!!” Rarely Storytelling, ribald stand-up show was on of the best for 2017 Red Room at 9:30 p.m.. This is an does a performer come along that comedy, and live singing. and well-thought-out production. all-live SINGING and COMEDY captures the hearts of 100% of their Every Thursday Congratz! Keep it up!” cabaret show and is guaranteed to audience, but Christine Deaver is & Friday – 9:30 p.m. Leonard L, make you laugh. Although both the exception! 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Hedda Lettuce, six-time Drag “Paul Fracassi does an amazing Excellent show from great Paul Fracassi, one of Act Queen of the Year Award-winner performance of Frankie Valli. His talent...cannot wait for the new II’s most popular and talented (HX magazine) and the legendary voice is spectacular and he has show focusing on Tina Turner! headliner artists, has created a “green goddess” of drag, will the dance moves down pat. A great Great energy, star quality...we are brand-new show called “Stayin’ glamorize another winter in Puerto show. Have always enjoyed the fortunate to have her perform in Alive,” a tribute to one of his Vallarta as she dishes out a tossed entertainment at Act II. Great staff, PV! (cjhillcj, TripAdvisor, 1/3/18) favorite 70’s groups, The Bee gees! salad of improvisational comedy, excellent venue and a wonderful night Paul is the consummate performer! sultry songs, and dazzling gowns. out.” MacInk, Trip Advisor 12/5/17) This “Jersey Kid” from Toronto, And it’s entirely fat-free! She tosses Canada, bounds onto the stage and out a night of storytelling, ribald effortlessly reaches soaring high stand-up comedy, and live (not Continues to perform to notes that send chills and thrills lip-synched) singing. Her show sold out houses. Extends by throughout his audience. Paul The biggest hit of the Season! includes her nationally-acclaimed popular demand managed to create a big fuss in NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED original comedic music that is A Musical Revue of the Canada as a finalist in “Canadian A musical tribute to the great peppered with parodies of old-time composers Rodgers & Idol.” Shortly thereafter, he leading ladies of Motown, favorites and startling satire. Expect Hammerstein Best Music. created a “big fuss” in Puerto featuring Diana Villamonte a night of side-splitting laughter Mondays – 7 p.m. Vallarta, too, as we fell in love Every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. from Hedda Lettuce, one of New with this wonderful, new singing Plus TWO BONUS SHOWS: Starring renowned soprano, York City’s premier drag queens. sensation! His signature high notes Friday, January 26 and Vanessa Amaro, from the national “Really fun show, fun place, and have helped him create an amazing February 2 at 7:30 p.m. conservatory of music, Alfonso fun time. Highly recommend to likeness to music of The Bee Gee’s. López, a classically-trained musician/ anyone looking to do something You will definitely find yourself singer with a Master’s in music, different for a night.” singing along and swaying in your Hal Bonta, and Kami Desilets, two BostonTotheMoon, seat to the sounds of The Bee Gee’s veteran stage actors with hundreds of TripAdvisor, 1/8/18 beloved music. Broadway musicals on their resumes. Hedda’s Show is brilliant! Make no mistake, this show is Some Enchanted Evening is directed (Cassandra Shaw, PV) all about the fabulous disco music by Alfonso López. that helped make the Bee Gees More so than any composer an international music sensation! and lyricist who have written for Backed up by his “Disco Girls” the stage, the songs of Rodgers and Cesar Medina on guitar and (with a special tribute & Hammerstein have become an vocals, each song was beautiful to Roy Orbison) integral part of our everyday lives. delivered. We heard favorites like Music from the legends of This stunning collection of Rodgers “Jive Talking,” “Massachusetts,” the 50’s and 60’s, featuring & Hammerstein compositions “To Love Somebody” and “I’ve Canadian Idol Finalist places four of PV’s best singers on Got to Get a Message to You.” Paul PAUL FRACASSI the stage together!. Re-live all your The amazingly talented Diana absolutely inspired the audience with Performing every Friday – 5 p.m. favorite songs from the the best Villamonte presents “Motown and numbers like, “Night Fever,” “More musicals of all time! Beyond!” a musical tribute to the Than A Woman” and “How Deep is “Legends,” a stunning tribute “Although i have been to act II great ladies of Motown and Beyond, Your Love.” He brilliantly performed to some of your favorite singers, several times I really didn’t have a such as Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey, “How Can You Mend a Broken including Elvis Presley, Frankie high expectation of what we would Whitney Houston, Anita Ward, Heart?” And his upbeat, “Nights on Valli, Frank Sinatra, Davy Jones, find when we went to Rogers and Etta James, Nina Simone, Aretha Broadway” was amazing! - Debbie Buddy Holly, Bobby Darin and Hammerstein. All of expectations Franklin and Donna Summer! White, Vallarta Daily more. You will definitely find were exceeded With the quality This young lady is one of the most yourself singing along and swaying of the singing! ...this is as good talented people that has ever crossed in your seat to this memorable as it gets in Puerto Vallarta.” our stage! After a sold-out preview of music. Paul Fracassi is the Puallretired, TripAdvisor 1/2/18 consummate performer. He bounds her show this past summer, she was A fast-paced, mad-cap onto the stage and effortlessly described as “powerful, charming, comedic romp through reaches soaring high notes that beautiful, stunning, polished, Broadway, Disney, and send chills and thrills throughout mesmerizing and stunning.” She blew A musical tribute to the legendary Hollywood, starring the one- his audience. He has added new the audience away with her huge 70’s music group, The Bee Gees and-only Sutton Lee Seymour, excitement to his shows with vocals and passionate interpretations, (and all the great falsetto singers of “Queen of Broadway!” backup singers and Vegas-style and she grabbed the audience and all time) featuring PAUL FRACASSI Every Tuesday & Saturday – costumes that truly complement never let go. Every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. his engaging delivery. 21

Our beloved Sutton Lee Seymour WOODSTOCK 69, a festival of “This duo is an absolute must has returned for her THIRD highly- LIVE MUSIC and peace, featuring to see...... high energy, intimate, anticipated season in Puerto Vallarta! the music of the unforgettable women sensual.....all that is needed to make As one of the most popular, SOLD- of Woodstock… Janis Joplin, Joan their show incredibly enjoyable...... OUT shows at Act II, this one- Baez, Grace Slick, Melanie, and it is a show you can see over and woman, comedic dynamo performs Nancy Evins. It also features the over without ever tiring of it...... and spoofs everything from Disney, music of Jimmy Hendrix, Ritchie they’ve put everything they have Broadway and Hollywood, to Havens, Sweetheart, Arlo Guthrie, into it...... not to be missed....” impersonating celebrities like Santana, Country Joe MacDonald, Robert D, TripAdvisor 11/10/2017 Carol Channing, Joan Rivers, Liza The Who, Ravi Shankar, Jefferson Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, and many Airplane, Creedence Clearwater more. Known as the “Robin Williams Revival, Joni Mitchell, Crosby, of Drag,” (TripAdvisor) and “….one Stills, Nash and Young, and Bob Vallarta in the 1980’s as guest of the best and brightest drag talents Dylan, and THE BAND! The music of Frankie Valli and musicians on the television show, in New York City (Huffington Post), Just what I needed tonight! A the Four Seasons, featuring THE LOVE BOAT. Sutton Lee is known for taking full- lapse back to Woodstock! Fun Canadian Idol Finalist, Fantastic!! A must see if you are a length musicals and movies and show! When I feel blue...or angry... PAUL FRACASSI fan of the 60’s, “Mama Cass” was condensing them down to a 5-minute or sad about our world...I play Performing every terrific. Well done presentation. ROMP OF HILARITY! Woodstock tracks to listen to. It was Wednesday – 7:30 p.m. Her show is a must-see for more We will definitely see again before about love...fighting oppression SHE-nanigans. the end of the season. Chegi2018, This “Jersey Kid” from Toronto, and hate...peace..freedom .and so Had such a fantastic time at the TripAdvisor, 1/13/18 Canada, managed to create a big much more. It has always inspired opening night of The Sutton Lee fuss up in Canada as a finalist in me. Thank you all in the cast! Seymour Show. Took a handful of “Canadian Idol.” Shortly thereafter, Francine Peters, Puerto Vallarta friends from our resort of young and he created a “big fuss” in Puerto not so young in ages, and everyone had Vallarta, too, as we fell in love a terrific time. The show is creative, featuring DANIEL CELIS with this wonderful, new singing incredibly entertaining, hilarious, and NOEMI PLASCENCIA sensation! Paul’s vocal range has jam packed full of toe-tapping A musical tribute to the and their live band. been compared to the great crooners goodness. Absolutely original. Mamas & Papas Already Remastered arrangements of the American songbook, and Highly recommended!! (Jesse Ryan, selling out each week! of classic favorites. especially the high vocal range of TripAdvisor, Pittsburgh, PA) Shows every Friday Night Every Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Frankie Valli. It is no wonder that at 7:30p.m. this artist chose to present the music Us Two takes its place as the of The Four Seasons for his show, Due to popular request, Rhonda number one musical group in Puerto including Dawn, Rag Doll, Can’t Padmos and Don Pope are bringing Vallarta, with a hugely successful Take My Eyes Off of You, and Walk opens to rave reviews… their ever-popular CALIFORNIA show twice every week! Puerto Like a Man. Don and Rhonda do it again! DREAMIN’ show back to the Vallarta has fallen in love with this He also handles the Frankie Valli Every Sunday at 7 p.m. Main Stage!! This show is a tribute smashing duo with the soft, sexy beat songs as if Frankie himself was on to the the unforgettable music of and harmonious vocals. As soon as stage singing them in his early years A musical tribute to the music the Mamas and Papas. California they open their mouths, audiences on the Ed Sullivan show! of the unforgettable women of Dreamin’ features LIVE MUSIC, are mesmerized. Daniel and Noemi “Paul Fracassi does an amazing Woodstock, featuring the live music with four singers portraying the sing remastered arrangements of performance of Frankie Valli. His voice of Rhonda Padmos and Don Padmos characters of the original band classic favorites, from bands such is spectacular and he has the dance The uber-talented musical duo of members, Cass Elliot, Michelle as Mamas and Papas, Abba, Beatles, moves down pat. A great show. Have Rhonda Padmos and Don Pope Phillips, John Phillips, and Denny Journey, Cat Stevens, Culture Club, always enjoyed the entertainment at have created a brand-new show Doherty. Rhonda Padmos and Don Air Supply, and many more. People Act II. Great staff, excellent venue and this season that’s sure to bring Pope are well- known musicians are raving about the absolute unique a wonderful night out.” - back lots of memories! It’s called from Canada who arrived in Puerto beauty of their sound. MACINK, TripAdvisor, 12/6/18

Act II is very excited about the 2017-2018 season! Featuring over 45 different shows, many of Vallarta’s favorites have already returned to our stages, but there are also some hot, new surprises in store! For a complete description of all our upcoming shows, please go to www.act2pv.com. The Act II Entertainment Stages complex is located on the 2nd floor at 330 Insurgentes (corner of Basilio Badillo & Insurgentes) in the Romantic Zone on the south side of town. Phone: 222-1512. Tickets can be purchased at www.act2pv.com The box office opens daily at 10 a.m., and there is a second box office across the street from Garbo’s on Pulpito Street in the Romantic Zone. 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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Sunday, Jan. 28 2 p.m. TED Talk Tuesdays offer sing. Due to its success in January, The first session of this season’s insights and inspirations from local the show is being held over for all “Connect with Mexico” brought an experts in a variety of fields and the Tuesdays in February. avid, involved audience closer to pursuits. Next on the list: ------Catherine Caldera the country’s history, geography, February 6: Kathleen Naomi Publicity Director politics and traditions. Atkins and Todd Atkins - New Host Carlos Navarro offered an owners of XocoDiva Chocolates. ambitious overview of Mexico and “Chocolates: A Valentine’s Day included a few anecdotes and little- Love Story.” Then on Feb 20: Sol known facts that surprised more Rose - Restaurateur, Singer, Stage than a few. Star. “From Melodies to Meatloaf: The adventure continues this How To Succeed in Business “Time2Play,” a band of Puerto Sunday when Carlos will delve WITH Really Trying.” Vallarta musicians, was formed into the system of government in in 2010, chatting over brunch at Mexico, and a little bit about its Daiquiri Dick’s. Members are Don complex, and often rude, politics. MacLachlan, Garry Carson, Mary Want to know more? MacLachlan, Lois Rogers, and Joy Visit connectwithmexico.com Lehman. Time2Play concerts are at 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb. Thursday – Saturday 6 p.m. 8, 9 and 10. Garry Carson is also “Everyone must see the talking host for the popular Time2Play Open cat. He has love advice, however Mic Nights, where anyone can share unsound. During the production, their love of music and performing. one learns how various couples ------relate and react differently, often Lynne Dellinger will direct in a humorous way, sometimes “Coming Apart,” which opens thoughtlessly. All the dialogue Tuesdays in February at 6 p.m. with a couple announcing to each and a pair of actors make for an Patsy Cline’s “Jukebox” is other, simultaneously, “I want enjoyable evening.” - Gary Beck Mikki Prost’s seventh season a divorce ...” It’s about falling Melissa Tropp and Andrew performing her heart-warming in love, staying in love, and life Jordan play 12 characters in a tribute show. This year’s twist is the choices. The Preview Night Party collection of funny, sweet, silly, jukebox format, in which audience for this romantic comedy falls, with poignant, and stylistically diverse Tuesday, Jan. 30 10 a.m. members get to choose their a delicious irony, on Valentine’s short love stories. Scenarios range In today’s world, who couldn’t favorite Patsy songs for Mikki to Day, February 14th. Its stars are from the awkwardness of asking use a few laughs? And a great book, Catalina Meders, Thomas Carroll, out a pizza store clerk, to a film or two. Join The Boutique Theatre, Liz Moher, and Frank Harrison. noir-style revenge comedy. as we welcome the irreverent ------The actors were featured in wordsmith, Puerto Vallarta’s very Bask in the joy of favorite last season’s “Over the River and own Gil Gevins. Broadway show tunes in our Through the Woods.” Gil will be discussing his musical salute to Jerry Herman. ------hilarious new novel, “1967,” as well as describing how he invented Ralph Hyman, seasoned director the “grunge” look, and slept and performer, is one of a trio of through high school. After the talk, talented pros, including Susan audience members can purchase McCollom and Steven Murdoch. signed copies of his newest book The show opens Sunday, February “1967.” 18, at 6 p.m. ------

ABOUT THE BOUTIQUE DINNER THEATRE The theater is located upstairs at Nacho Daddy, 287 Basilio Badillo, in the Romantic Zone on the south side of town. Tel (322) 728-6878 for info. Theater and concert-lovers can also enjoy dinner an hour before each show. Choose from Fillet Mignon, Chicken Cordon Bleu

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Curator: Henry Eric Hernández specifically at its more informed critical narration, Exhibition: January 27 to May 5, 2018 we see that it still discusses production around the Opening: January 27, 6 to 9 p.m. concept of utopia; never in relation to the term 598 Juárez, corner of Aldama, downtown totalitarianism. Therefore, The End of the Great Story serves as a pretext to discuss the Cuban context from and towards the frameworks of totalitarianism. Henry Eric Hernandez (Camagüey, 1971) is a visual artist, social researcher and teacher, who has obtained a Doctorate degree from the Complutense University of Madrid and graduated from the Higher Institute of Art of Havana. His work, from a trans disciplinary scope, interrelates the relationship between historical narratives and power; because of this, his production turns out to be an extensive work in progress whose results range from interventions and documentary films, to installation ceramics, graphic production, and book publishing. Henry Eric has obtained scholarships from The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation; The The Office of Cultural Projects (Oficina de Pollock-Krasner Foundation; The Christoph Merian Proyectos Culturales) (OPC) has the honor to present Foundation-International Exchange Studio Program;

the contemporary art exhibition The End of the Great The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park; and The Botin Map) on Central number (See location Tale which investigates how Cuba is defined in Foundation Fine Arts Scholarships. He has also 19 2018 from inside and outside the country. Is there participated in group exhibitions such as Puro Cuba, a new openness or real change, or is it really much Annenberg Space for Photography; While Cuba more difficult for artists? OPC worked with curator waits. Art from the Nineties, Track 16 Gallery; the Henry Eric Hernández and Galería Taller Gorría to IV Biennial of Valencia-Biennial of Sao Pablo and produce this exhibition that invites reflection through the Biennale di Ceramica Nell’Arte Contemporanea, 12 established and emerging artists from Cuba. II Edizione, Albisola Mare. Perceval Press has The project also includes a documentary film by published his books La revancha (2006) and Otra Mary Koruga and Arturo Montero who conducted isla para Miguel (2008); and recently, Almenara interviews in Cuba with all the participating artists. Press-Leiden published his book Martyr, leader The participating artists include Ángel Delgado, and pachanga. The cinema of political pilgrimage Carlos Garaicoa, Celia-Yunior, Ezequiel Suárez, towards the Cuban Revolution (2017). Henry Eric Hernández, Isabel Cristina y Laura The Office for Cultural Projects is an independent Pérez Insua, Jorge Luis Marrero, José Ángel Toirac, non-profit arts organization dedicated to fostering Los Carpinteros, Reynier Leyva Novo, and Yornel dialogue through exhibitions, round table discussions, Martínez Elías. public art and arts education programs. OPC works Curator Henry Eric Hernandez says that each one with artists, architects, curators, academics, and of the artists interprets the idea of Arthur C. Danto writers who explore ideas that shape our city and to who emphasized that where there is no narrator there develop cultural programming that is firmly rooted is no history. Each of the artworks in this exhibition in Puerto Vallarta, yet international in scope. OPC is a narrative sentence that brushes against a gesture, is born with the aim of contributing to the reflection an event, a circumstance, components of, even if the on the contemporary sociocultural and artistic origin is of the most intimate or personal detail, it environment and with the vocation to share with forms the image of the great national tale. Puerto Vallarta and its visitors. Much has been said, inside and outside Cuba, about “openness” and “change.” This has delineated The End of the Great Tale is possible thanks to an imaginary in which, without having defined the the generous support of William Hobi, the Barlow Cuban system as totalitarian, it is committed to the family, and other benefactors. We thank our sponsors: continuity of its authoritarianism, propped up this Instituto Vallartense de Cultura; Cerveza El Terrible; time by the free market economy. An imaginary in Autoservicio La Playa; El Patio de Mi Casa; and Map) on Central number (See location which, if we look for example at the art plot and more Hotel Villa Mercedes. 31 26

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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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.)

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for anything involving the flow of after services. A country that has immigrants into the country. They no compassion for the most needy are asking for two things to be of its citizens is forgetting that a discussed: CHIPS and DACA. nation needs a heart. Joe Harrington The Republicans are standing I finish with a warning. Speaker firm on both counts chanting the of the House Paul Ryan is old mantra of cost – which is ironic already making rumbles about since this so-called conservative “entitlements” costing too much. party just handed over a 1.4 (or By that he means among other depending on other sources 2.2) things Social Security. That is not a MOVIES: The Commuter stars would estimate 49% of those scores trillion dollar tax reform. The benefit of the government. That is a Liam Neeson. I like this actor. comes from liking Liam Neeson. studies are done – results: 83% fund paid into by most people who My heart went out to him when his going to the richest of the people. earn a salary. And it is matched by wife died in a tragic accident. It MADNESS: As of this writing the Many of these same politicians every employer, dollar for dollar. appears to handle his grief he has U.S. Government has shut down, or yelled loud and long when the last The only reason this instrument thrown himself into work, work, at least the non-essential parts of the president asked to go beyond 16 is not floating in money is the work. He has worked before with Federal Government. If you planned trillion because they then claimed government has written IOUs and director Jaume Collet-Serra in on visiting the Statue of Liberty that was the doomsday number that plundered the treasure – starting three movies; Run All Night, Non- you’re out of luck. Same with the would bankrupt the country. with LBJ and his need to hide the Stop and Unknown. National Zoo, Yosemite, Carlsbad Let’s see. DACA involves horrific costs of the Vietnam War. The first fifteen or so minutes of Cavern, Yellowstone and every other 800.000 people who came here Now Ryan thinks SS recipients are this film are pretty good. I like it national park. However, the essential involuntarily as little children not entitled to what was promised? when a flick takes its time at the branches of government are open, and know no other country. They Interestingly enough, Ryan pays start to allow the viewer to get places like the military (all branches), are threatened with deportation. nothing into Social Security, as do to know the lead characters. In the post offices, the veterans’ CHIPS involves nine million no federal employees. There’s an this case, Neeson is a retired cop hospitals, the Social Security offices babies - all of which are American old Irish concept that states, “If you who sells life insurance. He has and (sadly) the I.R.S. citizens - and their health coverage. let your leaders exempt themselves an ordinary life, a family, friends Listening to the president you The richest one percent represents from the laws they pass, they are and, obviously, commutes to work. might think otherwise as he has approximately a little more than no longer leaders – they’ve made Once he gets on his train the story proclaimed the Democrats are three million people of which the themselves royalty.” starts to head south. The plot is more interested in allowing illegal top four hundred families own 38% not just stupid – it is incoherent in immigrants into the country than of the nation’s wealth. places. Bullets fly, fists pummel, protecting the military – a flat out Most politicians claim to be people act violently for no reason. falsehood. First: the military never religious, with the majority Neeson ends up under the train, shuts down. Logic should dictate stating they are Christians – either Joe Harrington running besides the train, and may this knowledge. What country Catholic or Protestant. Christ Is an internationally published author and have – I might have dozed off for would ever let a lack of funds once said, “What you do to the documentary film director. He can be this – ended up on top of the train. open itself to a vulnerable and least of my brethren you do unto reached with suggestions or criticisms at [email protected]. Me.” Apparently, that concept gets This movie got 57% from top critics defenseless attack? Second: the Artwork by Bob Crabb. and 50% from the paying audience. I Democrats are not currently asking forgotten by many every Sunday (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location

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Puerto Vallarta’s award-winning beauty is enhanced The inventor of visual noises, Jazzamoart career are nudes, cantinas, football, bulls and with the exhibit of grand master “JAZZAMOART”, works in series and eighty percent of the piece reinterpretations of some masterpieces by European one of the major exponents of painting in Mexico and is created in oils on canvas. His main characters masters like Rembrandt and Diego Velázquez. the world. We invite you this Wednesday, January are the Bebopera, a woman of jazz celebrities 17th, starting at 6 o’clock, to participate in this great and nightclubs, while the is like an 756 GUADALUPE SANCHEZ visual experience which will be exhibited in the best eternal fetish as main element, sketched or simply place of art in the area, Galeria Corsica, the home suggested, appearing in a majority of his creations. (DOWNTOWN) PH. (322) 223 1821 of the great art masters of Mexico, located at 756 Other themes he has touched upon during his [email protected] Guadalupe Sanchez downtown.

JAZZAMOART was born on May 28th, 1951, in , in the State of Guanajuato. Having studied at the Academy of San Carlos from 1969 to 1972, he Carlos Montemayor considers him to be the third great artist of Guanajuato, alongside and José Chavez Morado. His work in intimately linked to music, especially jazz. In 1974, he invented and adopted the pseudonym of Jazzamoart, inspired by jazz as a musical genre, love as a universal value and art as a form of life. He works with a gestural language in various techniques such as painting, drawing, graphic art, sculpture and performance. 30

“They now have bagels in all example, or the secret of making an shapes and sizes (frozen section), authentic sopa de tortilla azteca, imported cheese, pita bread, falafel (by the way, every family has its mixes, even feta and frozen frog own secretly guarded recipe...) Gabriella Namian legs. And after many requests, or menudo, pozole, huachinango they started to bring in fresh dill sarandeado, etc.” “Hey, don’t you feel guilty you “Yes, but sometimes you can’t (eneldo) which is used in Greek “Hmm… too complicated for live in paradise and your children find a lot of items that you’re used and Romanian cuisine that I know me”, he said. are left behind and enduring the to back in Montreal”. of. They do not always have it; the “Why? Last time I was at the harsh winter back in Montreal?” “Like what?”, I asked. other day I saw several bunches supermarket and asked someone asked a friend, matter-of-factly, the “Veal, celery root, parsley root, of dill but when I smelled it, it how nopalitos are prepared, I was other day. fresh horseradish root, calf brains, turned out it was the end of the explained in detail (explanations “Are you serious? I went through and the kohlrabi in the supermercados fennel bulb. I did call the veggie- lasted almost half an hour). And so many winters myself! Huge are sold without their leaves.” man and told him that. A minute what’s better than using local fresh snow storms, extreme cold, and oh, “Come on! You know what they later, he returned with 3 bags of produce and enjoy? We must all don’t forget the famous Ice Storm say… “when in Rome, etc.”… fresh dill, apologizing profusely. encourage local farmers, you of 1998 when the Canadian army and besides that, Puerto Vallarta But regardless, you can always know? Every Thursday, I raid the was called in to give us a hand! has come such a long way! Look speak to the gerente (manager) and strawberry kiosk at the Marina Let’s say I paid my dues, and then at the markets as an example. ask for whatever you’re looking Mercado for two pints. You can some. And besides, they are grown Ten years ago, the Marina had no for; sooner or later, he’ll end up be sure they have been picked that up, they like winter sports (which market at all! Then they started bringing it in. They’ll bend over very morning and have not seen a I do not) and at their age, they on Thursday evenings with a small backwards so you wouldn’t be fridge or slept in one, nor did they possess much more endurance. I amount of display tables consisting homesick”. lose their taste.” love them more than anything in of artwork, jewellery, pottery, “What about the availability of “Okay, okay, I get your point.” the world and I miss them terribly, artisan clothing but nowadays, cornmeal (polenta)?” “THANK YOU!” but we stay in touch constantly; look at the stuff that is on display! “Years ago, I had no problem in I sighed, relieved. besides, they have their own lives Unbelievable! It is so crowded one finding just about everything ethnic End of discussion. and are doing just fine on their can hardly move. I, for one, would at Rizzo (boy, do I miss that store!) And yet, I could have said or own”, I answered. have never even imagined that The last time I went to Europea added more… much more… about “Calm down, don’t be so the vendors would spread out on in the Marina, they did have it on the incredible wealth of all the defensive… I was only jesting… the entire malecon of the Marina their shelves. Took them 5 years natural anti-toxin local Mexican besides, all this good weather in with so much to offer! Hey, they but they brought it in,” I chuckled. juices (ACAI), local herbs and fruit PV, doesn’t it become boring at one now have bagels, baklava, fresh “And if you can’t find what that Mexicans believe in because point?” fruit, even paellas and challah you’re looking for?” my friend’s of their natural medicinal contents. “You must be joking! Who in bread! Talk about variety! And curiosity knew no limits. Noni juice (good for Type II the world would get bored with don’t forget the musical trio whose “Look, just in case, I always make diabetes and apparently available this perfect weather, in this kick- repertoire is quite extensive in a list of stuff to bring with me from from a Pitillal connoisseur which ass town where one’s adrenaline case you feel like dancing, moving Montreal, but one time, I remember, I’m still trying to track down), fresh is overflowing, not to mention the or just clapping your hands! The everything I brought with me was turmeric (or curcuma) available wide range of stuff you can occupy atmosphere is simply electrifying!” already available here in Puerto at supermarkets, which is a feral yourself with that you wouldn’t “Yes, but what about the Vallarta (talk about extra luggage!) cancer fighter, eggplant for the even know how time really flew?” supermarkets? They are so different I mean, it’s not always consistent but digestive system, straight tequila I frowned. than the ones in Montreal…” I know now that if I find something (don’t laugh) that will take away “Well, then please enlighten me. At that moment, I was really on the shelves, I will buy the whole your cramps and upset stomach in How do you spend your time here annoyed. I rolled my eyes and I lot because you never know when less than 5 minutes, fresh ginger when you’re on vacation for 6 felt like telling him if he felt that they’ll have another delivery! root tea used as a natural anti- months?”, asked my friend. way he should have stayed home… Did you know Costco brought in inflammatory remedy, and so “Dude, I am not on vacation, I but I pinched myself hard not to Montreal Steak Spices? On the many types of chilies that’ll make live here. Life is much less stressful ruin a friendship. other hand, I have always tried to pyromaniacs blush… but will kill here and the cost of living is much “Just so you know, they did start adapt myself to the local produce off most internal infections. Well, lower. Besides, we still have to do bringing in some items that were and it’s a great experience! (I have almost. And yes, I’ve tried them all the normal stuff, like grocery requested by customers”, I said yet to learn about jicama, achiote all with great success. Otherwise shopping, cooking, cleaning, calmly. and chayote). I still do not know I’d go back for another tequila laundry, running errands, etc.” “Like what?” how and where epazote is used, for shot. Won’t hurt, so why not? 31

I’m also going to have dinner at Di Vino Dante tonight, so that’s always something for me to look forward to. And if I read right, although there haven’t been any movies that have peaked my curiosity Anna Reisman lately, other than The Shape of Water (which I still haven’t seen), now there are a few excellent ones coming up, in my humble opinion, of course: The Post, The Darkest Hour, Molly’s Game… Hmmm… I doubt that the powers-that-be at City Hall read my blather, but, believe it or not, while delivering the papers southwards to Mismaloya “It was the best of times, it was the worst of I noticed that there was a brand new yellow line down the middle of times…” Dickens wrote. Well, these past few days the road! I remember one time when one of our readers wrote in to were definitely not the best of times for me, but nor say “Since the highway 200 has been upgraded with yellow lines … were they the worst. First, I lose our friend Tom, we can now drive there safely.” It made me laugh. I beg to differ. and now Fred. I’ve known this fascinating gentleman for over a Idiots will continue to pass on blind curves, and drivers get confused decade now. His house was the gathering point for our little group with that middle lane that switches from one direction to another as of Jewish friends whenever it was Rosh Hashanah or Hanukah, or it gets close to town, for no reason that I can fathom. I drive that bit Passover. Fred always led the ceremony. My heart goes out to his of road numerous times each week and each week, there are vehicles wife, Gerry, hostess and cook extraordinaire. How she kept up that coming towards me where they shouldn’t… positive outlook of hers, even as Fred’s health was degenerating, is Sure, there’s a road emergency service that was instituted throughout beyond commendable, but still amazing to me. the country’s major roads whereby all one has to do is dial 074 to get To add to those losses, when I went to the 3 Hens & a Rooster free assistance, medical service, ambulance, mechanical service, tow Market last Saturday, I found out about the passing of Todd, the truck, etc. That’s always good to know, but if it doesn’t work from a always pleasant, always smiling gentleman who never failed to have cell phone (like most other emergency numbers), it’s rather, well… an espresso ready for me as I entered the place. His passing was useless. It’s not as if there were phone booths every 1000 feet or so sudden, unexpected. I can’t even imagine what his family is going along the 4,000 kms of Mexico’s highways. through… and his children! My heart goes out to all of them too. I wonder why they just don’t go after all those drivers talking on May they be spared further sorrows. their cell phones while At this point, I have to hope and pray that things really do “come maneuvering through in threes”, and that no more loved ones will leave us, that my friends traffic at speeds that do who are ill will get well, and that the sun will shine again in the lives exceed the limit? They’d of those who mourn. make a small fortune for On to better things, I finally did manage to get away for a couple the City coffers… of hours to go see Paul Fracassi’s new show, “Stayin’ Alive”. I’ve If you’re going to be in been a Bee Gees fan for decades, so hearing all those songs again, our fair town next week, I performed so well, was a wonderful break. I also enjoyed watching recommend that you check so many members of the audience dance to the music, either in their at the Tourism Bureau in seats or standing up, especially some elder gentlemen who stood up the main square to find out to dance, accompanied by their cane. Beautiful! exactly when and where the Charro parade will take place. Those steeds are just spectacular and the whole Charreria -if you go to the Arena- is fabulous. Similar to the Calgary Stampede, yet oh so different! That’s all for me for now. Please take care of yourself and your loved ones. Stay well. May your Mirror reflect a happy, healthy you. Hasta la próxima vez.

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It is no surprise that music is good for your health. Turn on your favorite music and a dreary day turns to sunshine. Neuroscientists explain the science behind the sensation, with studies showing that listening to music heightens positive emotions in the brain, stimulating hits of dopamine that cause good or even elated feelings. It makes perfect sense then that we seek musical traditions to first show at Olas Altas’ Santa Barbara themes this season during their multiple bring us this joy, year after year. What Theater. For many of the town’s weekly shows include Tuesday nights’ better way than a good musical show holiday visitors and snowbirds, their Beatle Mania, Tribute to the Beatles. with your favorite local musicians - Puerto Vallarta experience would not Wednesdays Big Girls Don’t Cry Los Bambinos - this vacation season be complete without Los Bambinos featuring Frankie Valli and the Four to reduce stress? music, and the happiness that the Seasons and Friday nights invite you Beginning in 2002, Los Bambinos brothers bring through their music. to get your dancing shoes on for Fiesta took to PV’s streets for the first time. The Los Bambinos tradition has Latina! Each of their shows highlights In just a couple of years, they made evolved during the last decade, the tasteful mix of traditional and a significant impact on the Puerto through their weekly shows, private international tunes that Vallarta loves Vallarta community with their musical parties, and tableside performances. about this talented group. RESERVE talent, contagious smiles, and brotherly Now, the Morales brothers are in EARLY; SHOWS SELL OUT QUICK! (See location number on Central Map) on Central number (See location love. In 2006 -by popular demand- their second season performing at Los Bambinos are pleased to offer 30 the Morales brothers launched their a restaurant venue. Second eldest their concerts at a new restaurant brother Lázzaro comments that it is venue: Bambinos Trattoria (www. significant that friends can now join bambinostrattoria.com) Come hungry them for a tasty Italian meal while for an authentic Italian meal and enjoying the show. He mentions: “We leave happy as you are served by a are enthusiastic about all the support talented kitchen team and dedicated that the community has shown, and wait-staff. Stay tuned to Facebook @ we recognize that we have to earn losbambinostrattoria and find unbiased the privilege of your presence in the reviews on Trip Advisor. Bambinos restaurant venue. We hope to continue Trattoria is located at 314 Aguacate, with our great restaurant team to make corner of V. Carranza in the Romantic great memories with all our friends!” Zone on the south side of town, just Whether you book your own private before Mundo de Azulejos. Find Saturday party with Los Bambinos or show and ticket Information online or reserve a table for dinner and show, don’t call 222-4357, English spoken. miss Los Bambinos! Los Bambinos See you at Bambinos Trattoria! (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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“Closing the station!” the cop “You’re both under arrest,” the announced to no one in particular. unarmed ninety pound policeman “For an emergency!” A moment later declared unconvincingly. we were out on the street. “Now, he wants ten dollars, Robert,” Gil Gevins “Where’s your patrol car?” I asked. I told my friend. “Patrol car?” “All right,” Robert said gritting his “How about the municipal tow teeth, “here’s another five. But I want truck?” “Municipal what?” action. And I want it now!” In the winter of 1984 Puerto Vallarta proceed immediately to the police Robert flagged down a taxi and we Handing the five dollars to the was only a whisper of its current station, where we would find the all piled in. Twenty minutes later we policeman, I said, “This is so you boisterous self. The entire town could type of assistance necessary to right were dropped off in Robert’s driveway, don’t have to arrest me.” boast but a single traffic light, which the upended vehicle. This was, I where a small crowd had gathered to “What about him?” he asked, everyone ignored. The roads were so can safely say with the benefit of stare at the upside-down Volkswagen. pointing at Robert. “He’s all yours.” badly pot-holed, “speeding” was not hindsight, not an intelligent decision. Our policeman looked confused. Meanwhile, several burly onlookers even an option. And I, after only a year In my defense, I was still a relative “This is not the Pan American had taken it upon themselves to roll in residence, had become addicted to newcomer to Mexico, and the concept Highway!” the VW back onto its tires. The alert Raicilla. of seeking assistance from the police “It’s not?” I said. policeman noticed this fact at once On that pristine March afternoon, I had not yet been excised permanently “What’s he saying?” Robert and said, “All right. Now get it out of was not actually comatose, but close from my brain. demanded. “He’s saying that this is the road.” “Robert, he wants you to enough, when the doorbell rang. And so, armed with only a glass and not the Pan American Highway.” move the car out of the road.” Robert, looking his usual pencil-thin a bottle we flagged down a taxi and “Why is he telling you that?” “But it’s not in the road. It’s in my dapper self, stood before me, glass in directed him to the police station, a Robert asked. “I don’t know; it must driveway!” hand. “I need help,” he announced. one-room concrete coffin containing a be part of his training.” “He says the car is in his driveway,” Robert was in the habit of stopping by lone badly “distressed” wooden desk. “You lied to me,” the teen-cop said I told the policeman. “He says, why the house once a week in search of ice Slouched facedown on this termite accusatorially. “I have to arrest you.” should he move it.” to chill his bottomless glass of vodka. Shangri-La was a young policeman who “Lying to a policeman is a crime?” I “Because I closed the police station “Come on in, Robert,” I said appeared to be asleep. “Hola!” I shouted. asked with astonishment. to move a car,” the child lawman graciously. “The freezer’s been Receiving no response, I proceeded “I…I think so,” he said uncertainly. declared with impeccable logic. wheezing a bit today, but I think to shake the policemen vigorously “What’s the skinny kid saying “Also,” he added sheepishly, “I need there’s still ice.” about the shoulders. The very young, now?” Robert asked impatiently. a ride back to town.” “I’m not looking for ice,” Robert very skinny policeman leapt to his feet, “I think he wants another five replied. I regarded the glass of vodka executingo a wobbly salute. Then, dollars.” “Bloody hell! This is getting he held in his hand, and it looked seeing it was only a pair of harmless expensive. I thought Mexico was an warm to me. “You don’t need ice?” I gringos interrupting his siesta, he fell economical country.” asked in confusion. like a ton of twigs back into his chair. “Christ, Robert, we closed down the Gil Gevins “No,” Robert said in his precise “We have an emergency!” I shouted. whole police station for five dollars. Best know for his cult-classic, PUERTO way, “I’ve had a minor contretemps. “What?” he asked sleepily. What more do you want?” VALLARTA ON 49 BRAIN CELLS A DAY, We need to take immediate action. So, “My friend’s car has rolled itself over “I want my inverted vehicle returned is the author of five hilarious books, easy on the Raicilla. I need you sober.” and is lying in the middle of the Pan to an upright posture!” Robert including his latest, the riotously funny “If you need me sober, Robert, you American highway, on a blind curve in shouted. “And,” he added, regarding novel, 1967. Signed copies of Gil’s latest book are available at LUCY’S CUCU front of the Camino Real Hotel!” better come back after I’m rehabilitated.” his nearly empty glass, “I want some CABAÑA, located at 295 Basilio Badillo. “I can’t wait. It’s an emergency. My This was, of course, a slight bloody ice!” car is upside down.” exaggeration. The car was in fact “Your car is upside down?” laying harmlessly, tires up, in Robert’s “Yes, the poor thing is lying on its driveway. “Why are you telling me roof. You know how treacherous my this?” the young man yawned. driveway can be. It is not funny!” I “You have to help us move it,” I said kept laughing. “The gardener,” he with feigned desperation. “It’s getting whined on, “has fled on burro back, dark. Lives are involved!” leaving me completely immobilized!” My emoting seemed to rouse the “Robert, can’t you walk to the liquor policeman somewhat from his stupor, store?” “Walk? What do I look like. and he said, “But I’m here by myself. Listen, I need your Spanish language I can’t close the police station.” skills. By the way, how is your Spanish?” “Why not?” “Um, it’s not allowed?” “Good enough to get arrested,” I Removing Robert’s wallet from his said prophetically. back pocket, I extracted a five dollar bill Map) on Central number (See location It was decided that we should and held it aloft for the cop’s edification. 18 34

abandoned, in our childhood? Who Where does she even begin to rebuild is that adult that survived a childhood her life? sexual abuse? What fears, anxieties, Self-discovery anger, or beliefs still linger? What The answer to all of these questions RN, LCSW Giselle Bellanger unresolved issues do you still have to is in the process of rediscovering work through? How do you determine and redefining the “self”. It is vital who you are or who you could have to recover the “self” in order to been if this hadn’t happened? How heal. It requires courage to explore “Self” is broadly defined as the done to us, every positive and negative has it affected you negatively or and discover who you really are essential qualities that make a person response throughout our childhood positively? Are you more resilient, underneath all of the emotional scars, distinct from all others. (wikipedia) and adolescence determines who we more promiscuous, more ambivalent, painful memories, false beliefs, and Jungian psychology describes “self become. Our perception of ourselves less cautious, less trusting, more years of trying to be who and what “as the center of the total personality has been dictated by our parents’ and practical, more independent, less everyone else expected. Depending - including consciousness, the the outside world’s reaction to us and capable of commitment and intimacy? on the severity, it is often necessary unconscious, and the ego. Therefore, how we interpreted and assimilated Addiction to remove yourself, temporarily or the self is who we really are beneath it (their reaction) into our being. Of Who is the person after you are no permanently, from the environment or all of the layers of protection and course our “self” can be damaged longer escaping on drugs and alcohol? relationship (marriage, relationship, facades. and/or repaired in adulthood as well. What is your personality like without family role, job) which caused you We use the word “self” to describe How damaged or healthy is your the effect of alcohol or drugs? How to lose your “self”, in order to see many things about ourselves; traits, “self”? shy are you, how calm, how irritated? clearly, be uninhibited, uninfluenced, qualities, and behaviors. Consider the Imagine what happens when How confident, how outgoing, how and free to do the work. following: self-esteem, self-image, life events and circumstances fun, how loving, how interested, how Self-empowerment self-worth, self-respect, self-identity, are much more drastic. When motivated, are you in your sobriety? Self-empowerment is a key self-motivated, self-disciplined, self- your childhood and adolescence Has sobriety left you wondering who component to recovering your destructive, self-sabotaging, self- may have included abuse, sexual you are, what you really want, what “self”. You must begin to feel and confidant, self-assured. molestation, unsafe violent homes, you are actually capable of, what you believe that change is possible and What positively and negatively drunk fathers, neglect, overwhelmed believe in? Do you know who you that you can make it happen. You impacts these and what do they emotionally unavailable mothers, are without drugs and alcohol? must realize that contrary to what depend on to be healthy? For your development of a healthy self Rape you have believed for many years, example, your self-worth may depend was greatly altered and damaged, Who is the woman after a rape? some things are in your control. on your job, your co-workers reaction deprived and undernourished. As After she’s been so violently and Begin by identifying what is in your to you, or how much your boss values an adolescent you may have already brutally attacked, had her life control (and continue to reassess that you. Your self-image is often based started responding to this by turning threatened, maybe been impregnated, because it changes) and then begin on what society has dictated to us to alcohol and drugs to escape. As an infected or permanently physically making those changes. You must regarding our weight, our hair color adult, you may be well on your way injured? How does she find a way to also realize that even though you’ve or style, and whether we are attractive into a life long battle with addiction enjoy sexual relations again? How been a victim of other people and/or or not. or you may be the victim of domestic does she walk the streets or go out drugs and alcohol having control over Development of self violence. alone? When can she stop looking you, that you are no longer going to The development of self is very Childhood abuse over her shoulder and living in tolerate it and that there are ways out. real and begins in infancy. Therefore, What happens to you after constant fear? You must realize that as an adult, you everything that happens to us or is you’ve been abused, neglected, or Domestic violence are safe from childhood abuse and Who is the woman after she’s trauma. And finally, you must accept been verbally abused, insulted and that you deserve to be healthier and criticized and made to feel unworthy, happier and that it is in your power to stripped of her self-respect and self- make that happen! esteem? Who is she after she’s been horrendously controlled becoming isolated from family and friends, being told how much money she can spend and how long an errand should take? 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Well, one big news item this year For the power traveler, how about was not a product at all. Mid-week, a robotic suitcase? A futuristic after unusually heavy rains in Las luggage line from a San Francisco- Vegas, a main transformer blew near based start-up company, can roll the site and left the main hall of the alongside its owner at speeds CES in the dark for 5 hours, during up to 15 miles per hour, and is the peak daytime show hours! controlled from a smartphone. It Trying to show off tech products avoids obstacles and people in busy TV, Blu-ray DVD and even TiVo! with no power is not good. LOL. airports, and matches the owner’s So the CES is not just about science As in recent years, once again walking speed. It even has its own fiction tech products, it can be a OLED screens continue to improve built-in scale, so your bag will never We have barely even thrown all the launching pad for the next big thing! and dominate the CES. TVs seem be overweight! wrapping paper away from millions But to attendees 51 years ago at the to steal the show and this year is no Of course, no CES is complete of the tech gadgets Santa left us first CES in 1967, this year’s product different. LG seems to have stolen these days without a bunch of under the tree, but yes, it’s time for introductions would have seemed the show this year, showing off a companies trying to convince us the annual CES Show! CES is the straight out of science fiction. From slew of new high-end TVs including that we need “Artificial Reality” Consumer Electronic Show which is wall-sized TVs thinner than a slice a “rollable” 65-inch OLED TV. As a products. Headsets, goggles and held this time every year in Las Vegas. of bread, electric cars that can go refresher, OLED stands for Organic glasses, that can recreate a virtual Slot machines and poker tables take from 0-60 in 5 seconds while driving LED (light-emitting diode). world, were at every turn. But a back seat when this show comes themselves, robots that can stand guard It’s a display technology based really? How about just stepping to town. As I write this article, CES in your home, a loveable obedient pet on the use of an organic substance outside and seeing reality!?! I still 2018 has now just wrapped up. and this year saw robots even go in a in the form of a polymer, as the think this sector is still more fantasy Every year during CES, tech new direction as well… robot strippers semiconductor material in light- than consumer mainstream. companies stuff the Las Vegas anyone? (Yes, this was a real prototype emitting diodes (LEDs). An OLED That’s all my time for now. If Convention Center to the rafters this year!) All of these products are display is created by sandwiching you’d like to download this article with concepts for future gadgets and real, touchable -in concept at least- and organic thin films between two or previous ones, you can do so at public debuts for new products. The many will be available to consumers conductors. When an electrical www.RonnieBravo.com and click show has grown to more than 3500 now or very soon. current is applied, it emits a brighter on “articles”. See you again next companies covering 1.8 million But the CES is not just about and more stable light. week... until then, remember: only square feet with their newest and futuristic concept tech products, it Because OLED displays don’t safe Internet! hopefully best gadgets. More than can be a launching pad for the next require backlighting, they can be 140,000 attendees from across the big thing! Many booths represent thinner and weigh less than other globe come to Las Vegas to get the years of long struggles to get to the display technologies. But this is first “geek peek”. CES with thousands, if not millions still a new technology and of course Ronnie Bravo It’s not all fantasy products at the of dollars poured into their displays, costs big $$$. But if money is no can be found at CANMEX Computers. CES. Some of the previous “new” with loads of gadgets. This year’s object in your home, maybe you’ll www.RonnieBravo.com Sales, Repairs, products that have been introduced CES 2018 ran from January 7th like Samsung’s new TV called “The Data Recovery, Networking, Wi-Fi, hardware there in other years, you may have though January 12th and just what Wall”. It’s a size convertible TV that upgrades, Graphic Design, House-calls heard of! The VCR, the camcorder, were some of the standout products has a maximum size of 146 inches! available. Cellular 044-322-157-0688 the CD player, HDTV, Xbox, plasma and highlights? (no price revealed …yet) or just email to [email protected] 41

Football Tuna running with them. great day fishing, just don’t expect It’s not a perfect rule, but it works. Moby, he’s vacationing in Costa We’ve seen some smaller Blue and Rica right about now. Striped Marlin cruising the area As mentioned we’ve seen massive Stan Gabruk about three to seven miles off shore amounts of bait move into the bay, (Owner of Master Baiter's Sportfishing & Tackle) so keep your eyes peeled. For those that’s the biggest reason Whales looking for some great action with hang out here! Flying fish of three hopes of a Sail or Striped Marlin inches are inside the bay as well, then “give it a try”, amigos. Google Eyes are working well, but We’ve had a roller coaster week been getting reports of even Dorado Inside the bay we’re still firing dead bait is also working, go figure. when it comes to fishing in our world at Corbeteña, but that would be one on all cylinders! Skip Jack Tuna Remember if using squid jigs, red is famous Bay of Banderas. We’ve out of five boats for the whole day. are running large in the bay at 15 the color to use. Water temperatures been pretty lucky with relatively Not a good percentage of success lbs., but they’re full of these red have dropped significantly this warm water temperatures lingering if you ask me. For now your best Krill Squid and Shrimp or what I week from 74 to 64 degrees. That later than usual into late call “Whale Chowder”. It’s like is a monster change and explains January. This week we’ve a cloud where the Whales are just the cool weather we’ve been seen dramatic changes in swimming with their mouth open having. When this happens it’s water temperatures which in a “fishy” smorgasbord! Put the like the closing curtain on summer means we’re square in the massive Sardine bait balls along fishing. You don’t have to like it, middle of winter fishing the flying fish and you’ve got fish but there’s nothing you can do with cold water species heaven in the bay. Sailfish are also about it. The bite once again due to picking up in numbers as feeding on this abundance of bait tidal movements is still mid to late the warm water species bug as is every other fish in the bay. morning! Figure being where you out. While not surprising or Having said that Jack Crevalle are want to be around 09:30 and hope devastating, it doesn’t stop in the 30 to 50-lb range, Bonito for the best. There are days when people from coming into the shop bang for your fishing dollar, for the to 35 lbs., Red Snappers are 20 lbs. overstuffed fish will not take baits looking for Moby Dick! Human average person that is, would be around structure or in schools in the so the bite is generally depending High Season and Fishing High closer in, straight up. So if you’re bay. Black Bass, yes, I said Bass at on if the fish in the area want to take Season are at opposite ends of the lucky give it a shot, if on a budget 20 lbs. or larger are at the Ameca a look at your presentation. calendar, amigos! save your money on a shorter day River mouth just a few minutes Until next week, don´t forget to We all know that Corbeteña with plenty of action. Then tell the by boat from Marina Vallarta. kiss Your Fish! and El Banco are world famous wife it’s because you want to be When the swells calm down and locations to check off that Bucket with her and not spend the whole the shore break is smaller there Web page: www.MasterBaiters. List fish you’ve dreamed of. But for day away. If she buys that let me is a great chance you’ll find good com.mx , Local Phone at: (044) 322 the next four or five months, we’ll know, it never worked for me! sized Rooster Fish as well. Sierra 779-7571 Facebook: www.facebook. be looking at completely different It’s that time of the year when the Mackerel to 15 lbs. are almost com/pages/Master-Baiters- species. Smaller species but no less area around the Marieta Islands will automatic. Yes there’s plenty of Sportfishing-Tackle/88817121325 fun to catch. Normally for some once again come to life as they are action to be had in a four to six-hour The trade name Master Baiter’s ® strange reason we will have freak now. We’ve seen Amber Jacks to fishing trip, amigos. We may be Sportfishing and Tackle is protected under occurrences of Sailfish north of 45 lbs. around the Islands and El sliding into Winter Fishing now, but trade mark law and is the sole property of San Pancho. Species like Cubera Moro. Pompano are also picking up that doesn’t mean you won’t have a Stan Gabruk and Carlos Soberon. Snapper, Amber Jacks, Bonito, Jack in numbers and size to 30 lbs., Jack Crevalle, to name a few, will be Crevalle are picking up in numbers taking over The Rock and El Banco. again. Red Snapper are a possible in Now most people don’t head out 35 the 10 to 25-lb range, maybe larger. miles for species you can readily Rooster fish normally follow catch at the Marieta Islands or even Sardines into the area, but we’ve closer in. That means for the most seen this general rule fall apart all part, people will be ignoring these last year so you can’t really get famous deep water locations. Those excited about the Sardines moving still hoping to find a stray Striped in. What is exciting is there have Marlin or Sailfish can still have been Spinner Dolphin around the them if they’re willing to “give it a area with Yellowfin Tuna Footballs try”. 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