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Frida Finale at Teatro Vallarta April 12
 Florelisa Hernandez
On Tuesday, April 12th at 8 pm, choreographer Adriana Quinto and her students will once again tell the life story of famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo through a unique performance of music and dance at the season's last scheduled performance of 'Fridashow' at Teatro Vallarta.
Riviera Nayarit Spices It Up
 RivieraNayarit.com
Riviera Nayarit is characterized by its consistent first-rate gastronomy, as evidenced by the recent awards received by chefs Hugo Gutierrez, Jorge Humberto Gonzalez, Hector Roman and Jorge Eduardo Santamaria, who were recognized by their creativity, quality and talent.
Meet Daiquiri Dick's Javiar 'Capi' Gomez
 Laura Gelezunas
It takes more than dedication to work at the same place for around 30 years. Javier Gomez, otherwise known as 'Capi,' says there is nothing better than enjoying your job and his fans appreciate the attitude while visiting Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta.
St. Regis Punta Mita Hosts Gourmet & Golf Classic
 WorldGolf.com
Designed to excite the senses, the Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic invites guests on an unforgettable weekend journey, April 28-May 1, featuring renowned chefs, wine and tequila makers, and celebrated Jack Nicklaus golf.
Join Vallarta's Flash Mob Social Movement
 Sylvie Scopazzo
If you live in Vallarta, you're invited to take part in PV's 'Flash Mob' - an international viral social media campaign promoting our beautiful beach paradise. The next rehearsal is from 12-2 pm on April 10 at Collage Disco. Everyone is welcome to participate - whether you can dance or not.
Don Chow is Hot in More Ways Than One
 Ed Schwartz
Awaken your senses with the finest in Japanese and Asian cuisine at the popular Don Chow Restaurant & Bar in Sayulita, Mexico. At Don Chow in Sayulita, it's all about excellent food and drink, and excellent service, enjoyed in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Splurge Art Gallery Celebrates Earth Day
 Randal Wark
On April 22, Splurge Art Gallery will host an Earth Day Gala to showcase the works of 8 talented marine photographers from the U.S. and Mexico. Proceeds will be used to raise awareness of the environmental impact felt in the Bay of Banderas and its ecological fragility.
VYC Junior Sailing Program Dinner & Raffle
 VallartaYachtClub.org
The Vallarta Yacht Club will hold it's semi-annual fundraiser for Banderas Bay's only Junior sailing program this Saturday, April 9th at the Vallarta Yacht Club at Paradise Village. The evening will begin with cocktails from 5:30-6:30 pm, followed by dinner, an auction and a raffle.
Can Mexico Still Attract Foreign Retirees?
 Kent Paterson
Considering all the turbulent economic, social and political forces at work, will a new wave of retiring boomers call Mexico home in the future? Experts agree that, at the end of the day, Mexico could be an opportunity for a sizeable group of people to open a 'Chapter 2 in their lives.'
Page in the Sun to Relaunch Autumn 2011
 Daniel Gomez
To the delight of residents of and visitors to Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romantica, Lindsey Leyva and Gaby Gomez confirm that they will be reopening their popular cafe-bookstore concept, A Page in the Sun, later this year in the Olas Altas area.
Last PV Southside Shuffle of the Season
 Lee Chapman
Don't miss the season's last Southside Shuffle, on Basilio Badillo and Constitucion in the Romantic Zone, this Friday, April 8th from 6 to 10 pm. The city's 'beautification' project has made great progress and the wider sidewalks make it easier to visit all the shops and galleries.
Emergency Women’s Shelter to Open in PV
 David Zude
Local group Vida Reavivida/Compassion for the Family is planning to build the 'Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter,' an emergency shelter that will provide counseling, parenting classes, education and job training to Puerto Vallarta women who are victims of domestic and sexual violence.
RISE and Shine Brunch at Casa Valerie
 Patrick Harrison
R.I.S.E. supporters have announced their final champagne brunch of the season. Aimed at raising funds necessary to support this special shelter for children in Puerto Vallarta, the final event will be held at the beautiful Casa Valerie in the hills of Mismaloya on Saturday, April 16.
Marina Riviera Nayarit Hosts Swim Meet
 Manuel Calderón de la Barca
At 8 am on April 9, more than 300 swimmers from across the country will gather at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle Marina for a competition to win the Riviera Nayarit 2011 Open Water Safe Swim Meet that will test their strength at swimming distances of 3 and 5 kilometers.
2011 Wixaritari Festival at Plaza Caracol
 BanderasNews Team
Don't miss your opportunity to get a glimpse into the rich ancesteral customs and cultures of Mexico at the Festival Indigena Wixaritari 2011, which is now taking place at Plaza Caracol and will continue through April 10th.
Puerto Vallarta a Great Gay Getaway
 Ed Walsh
Psst, don't tell anyone, but now is one of the best times of year to visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The water is warmer, there is still plenty of sun, and the hotel rates are lower than during the busy winter months.
Los Mangos Black & White Fundraiser
 BanderasNews.com
We realize there have been many fundraising events this year, but you don't want to miss the Biblioteca Los Mangos fundraiser at Café des Artistes on April 12th. This will be the Puerto Vallarta library's 3rd Annual Gala Dinner, and it promises to be an unforgettable evening.
Puerto Vallarta March Events in Review
 Shannon Beston
March was a very full month here in the Banderas Bay area. Between saying goodbye to old friends and glamorous fund raising events, there was something for everyone - and with Semana Santa just around the corner, April promises to be another busy and interesting month in paradise.
Guerrero & Zepeda Moreno at Galleria Dante
 Gena Guarniere
On April 8th, during the last Puerto Vallarta South Side Shuffle of the season, Galleria Dante will open a new painting exhibit featuring Jalisco artists Ignacio Guerrero and David Zepeda Moreno with a cocktail reception from 6–10 pm.
Becas Celebrates 50 Years in Vallarta
 Laura Gelezunas
Becas Vallarta, the oldest charity in the Puerto Vallarta area, is celebrating 50 continuous years of funding scholarships for local students, eighth grade through university, providing our youth with the opportunity to become the best they can be.
Puerto Vallarta Hotels Signal Recovery
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
While the first half of the 2010-11 tourist season had many Puerto Vallarta business owners worried, the season has brought a welcome increase in tourist activity to Mexico’s second largest tourist resort with an increase in demand for accommodations in the coastal city.
Bingo Lovers Unite! for Pasitos de Luz
 Judith St. Gaudens
There are only two nights of Charity Bingo for Pasitos de Luz left for the season - April 5 and 19th. I know I am not alone in hopes that we will raise more than our goal of $200,000 pesos. At the end of Week 12, the total stood at $181,746. Do the math, folks. We can do this.
Wine Event at No Way José! Announced
 Patrick Harrison
On April 5th from 5-7 pm, No Way José!, named Vallarta's Best New Restaurant in 2010, and sommelier Griselda Marquez L. Soto from Mexican Boutique winery L.A. Cetto are serving up the wine event of the season. You'll enjoy Valle de Guadalupe wines paired with No Way José! favorites.
PV Plants Seeds for Educational Growth
 Becci Burchett
Puerto Vallarta children, volunteers, families, and businesses have united to build the first-of-its-kind Rivera Cuale / PEACE Community Garden - a place where local youth come to learn about indigenous plants and flowers, composting, nutrition and sustainable food production.
IFC Luncheon Gala Fashion Show a Hit!
 Mandy MacLeay
March 25th was another big win for our Puerto Vallarta charities! The IFC Luncheon Gala Fashion Show was a sell out and we all enjoyed a nice lunch at Coco's Kitchen. His and Hers fashions were presented by Coleccion La Bohemia with great introductions by Toody Walton.
LPGA Futures Tour Player Roster Revealed
 RivieraNayarit.com
Mexican golfers will strive to take the lead at the Riviera Nayarit Classic, offering over $125,000 USD in prizes for professional golfers who seek to gain a ticket to the LPGA Tour. The tournament will be played from April 4-10 at the El Tigre Golf & Country Club in Nuevo Vallarta.
Vallarta's Aviana Beats Int'l Competition
 Sylvia Gomez
Competing against entries from Russia, Denmark, Hong Kong and other parts of the world, Puerto Vallarta based strategic media firm Aviana Productions has been awarded a prestigious Aurora Award for its messaging film production on behalf of the educational nonprofit, Reading Partners.
PEACE Kids Take Field Trip of a Lifetime
 Becci Burchett
After washing cars, picking up trash and selling calendars to raise money, frequent nightmares of plane rides, and months of excited anticipation, four alternative school students at local non-profit, PEACE experienced a field trip of a lifetime: to Mexico City.
Why Choose Puerto Vallarta for Retirement?
 Michael Green
If you are nearing the time for retirement, you may have noticed that there are dozens of good options to choose from. So why choose to buy Puerto Vallarta real estate? The difference is between choosing 'good' and choosing 'Great!'
Riviera Nayarit Tianguis Turistico News
 RivieraNayarit.com
From March 25-28 at the International Convention Center in Acapulco, the Riviera Nayarit was under the spotlight during the most important touristic fair in Mexico, the 2011 Tianguis Turistico, by presenting an attractive stand that had approximately 5000 visiting tourism professionals.
Jorge Jiménez Kicks Off Charity Weekend
 Gary R. Beck
A crowd-pleasing concert by young Jalisco tenor Jorge Jiménez at Teatro Vallarta kicked off the Charity, Culture and Champagne fundraising weekend from March 25-27, 2011 to benefit Puerto Vallarta non-profits Asilo San Juan Diego and the SPCA de PV.
IFC Fiesta Raises Funds for Cleft Palate
 Janie Albright Blank
St. Patrick's Day is certainly not a traditional Mexican holiday, but Mi Pueblito Restaurant at Los Arcos Hotel on Los Muertos Beach put on a great Irish buffet on March 17th to help the Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club raise funds for their Cleft Palate program.
Arsenic and Old Lace at Boutique Theatre
 David Restivo
Puerto Vallarta’s Boutique Theatre will present the classic 1941 black comedy by Joseph Kesselring, 'Arsenic and Old Lace' March 30th through April 2nd at 8 pm. Directed by Karrie Sebryk, this production promises an evening of fun, laughs - and a little Elderberry wine!
Join PV’s Puerto Vallarta Social Movement
 pvrpv.com
About 23 million people visit Mexico each year and enjoys a carefree and safe vacation. Puerto Vallarta remains one of the safest tourist destinations in the world and we want you, your family, friends and business associates to help share that message as we ignite the tourism flame.
Say 'Adios' to Buying Bottled Water in PV
 Patrick Harrison
Whether living here full-time, part-time or only occasionally, questions and doubts always arise: is my drinking water safe? The WatAir Atmospheric Water Generator, a new and innovative product now available in Banderas Bay, makes pure, safe and tasteful drinking water from the humidity in the air around us.
Vallarta's Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor
 Gary R Beck
On March 27th at the Los Arcos Amphitheater, the city, under the direction of Puerto Vallarta Mayor Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz, presented a salute to Elizabeth Taylor, including a string orchestra, guitarist, dancers, poetry and remembrances from several well-known locals.
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