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A Successful Vallarta Home Tour Season
 Becci Burchett
PEACE Classic Vallarta Home Tours finished their first season with more than a quarter million pesos. Net proceeds are being used to expand current Nayarit PEACE programs to PV including the creation of an after school program and a community garden at Rivera Cuale.
Bioenergetic Healing Center in Vallarta
 Kathleen Harris
According to a recent issue of the AARP Bulletin, 61 million Americans have used some form of alternative health therapy. I have recently had the great good fortune to experience some of these new therapies, and their results, right here in Puerto Vallarta.
Investours Partners with ASPV
 Anna Ruman
Investours is proud to announce its partnership with the American School of Puerto Vallarta. Thanks to this partnership, in addition to their tours based out of Bucerías and Punta de Mita, Investours will begin running tours from Puerto Vallarta in early May 2011.
Jesus Christ Superstar at Teatro Vallarta
 Patrick Harrison
Jesus Christ Superstar, the groundbreaking theatrical masterpiece by legendary writing team Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is coming to Teatro Vallarta for one performance only, this Saturday, April 30 at 8:30 pm.
Riviera Nayarit a Fun Family Destination
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Riviera Nayarit is a family destination, as its diverse touristic selection offers something special for every age group - placing Riviera Nayarit as one of the 10 best places to enjoy with family, as stated by users from TripAdvisor in its Traveler's Choice Awards.
Gondwana to Perform in Puerto Vallarta
 VirtualVallarta.com
Acclaimed Chilean Reggae band Gondwana will make a rare appearance in Puerto Vallarta this coming Sunday, May 1, performing an evening concert at Las Palomas, the bullfight arena across from the Maritime Terminal.
Celebrate Labor Day at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
For the first time in decades, Daiquiri Dick's will be open on May first, International Labor Day. Many Puerto Vallarta businesses will be closed on this traditional holiday, but you will be able to celebrate in style at this Los Muertos Beach restaurant on Sunday, May 1, 2011.
Air Force Veteran Needs O-Negative Blood Donations
 Kelly Trainor de O.
Larry Cobb, an U.S. Air Force Veteran who lives in Guayabitos, needs your help. Larry is sitting in the hospital in Guadalajara waiting for an open heart surgery procedure and the hospital does not have sufficient O Negative Blood for the operation. Please donate today!
Anticipated Flash Mob Video Hits The Web
 pvrpv.com
The highly anticipated video of the flash mob that broke out at Los Arcos Amphitheater on Puerto Vallarta's famed Malecón has been uploaded to the popular Dailymotion site and event organizers are encouraging everyone to share the video, leave comments and help the video go viral.
Steadfast Comes to the Aid of Needy Boys
 Jerry Lafferty
Last week, more than 30 volunteer sailors from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast dedicated five hours of their liberty time in Puerto Vallarta to scrape, seal and repaint the exterior and interior walls of the DIF Boys Shelter in Coapinole near Pitillal.
Casa Isabel Restaurant Week Preview
 Laura Gelezunas
Enjoy amazing sunsets and spectacular dining every night from the terrace of Casa Isabel's Madison South Bar & Grill - especially during Restaurant Week 2011. This Puerto Vallarta restaurant is participating for the first time, offering a three-course meal for only $189 pesos.
Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Children’s Day
 Judy King
On April 30th, Children’s Day is celebrated in Mexico. Known as 'El Día del Niño,' Children’s Day is considered to be one of the happiest and most anticipated days of the year. Though kids do go to school, classes are replaced by parties that include food, candies, and piñatas.
XVIII Puerto Vallarta Int'l Sports Classic
 Howard Kelsey
Offering a weekend full of fun for all ages, the XVIII Puerto Vallarta International Sports Classic will take place from May 6-8. Based at the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort and Convention Center, events will be held at the Municipal Sports Stadium and various local sports venues.
A Promising Local Guitarist and His Dream
 Florelisa Hernández Sánchez
A benefit dinner to raise money for talented 23-year-old local guitarist Esaú Galván Saltos to go to Spain and study Flamenco will be held on Friday, May 13th at 7:30 pm, in Galería Hikuri's El Jardín del Pulpo, Coral #66 in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Come out and support the local arts!
Pro Am Golf Tournaments Coming to Vallarta
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
Marriott CasaMagna and Vista Vallarta Golf Club will again host the Adidas Golf International and TaylorMade Invitational Pro Ams coming to Vallarta in November, 2011. More than 160 TaylorMade / adidas Golf professionals, along with 480 amateurs, are expected to participate.
Inspired Living in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
 Laura Gelezunas
Inspired living is finding just the right place to live and just the right house to call home. Puerto Vallarta's recent wave of real estate investment opportunities, along with its friendly environment, natural beauty and sense of community make it a preferred retirement destination.
Asilo San Juan Diego Godparents Program
 Rita Idalia Millan Hernandez
Being a Godfather / Godmother at Asilo San Juan Diego, a comfortable quality retirement home for the elderly of Puerto Vallarta, gives you the opportunity to not only change the life of one of our seniors, but also the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping someone else.
Vallarta Hosts Mexico Real Estate Forum
 Zuly Aviles
From May 4-6, 2011, the Westin Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta will host the 2011 Mexico Real Estate Forum, presented by Teal Education and CGBD Group. This year's theme will be 'A New Decade - Time for Growth and Revitalization.'
Been to the Old Town Farmers' Market Lately?
 BanderasNews.com
Locally grown vegetables, organic produce, flowers and plants, fresh baked goods, hard-to-find specialty foods and handcrafted items... You can find all of this - and more - every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm at the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers’ Market.
Mexico Celebrates Earth Day 2011
 Kathleen Harris
Though Earth Day activities here in the Bay of Banderas are overshadowed by the fact that it's also Good Friday, Mexico certainly does its part to honor Mother Earth. Karisma Resorts have a 'Passion for the Environment' program dedicated to keeping their properties eco-friendly.
Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Return to Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
From April 28-May 5 the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders return to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit beaches for their 2012 swimsuit calendar photo shoot. With fans all over the globe, 'America’s Sweethearts' catch both the public eye and the media’s attention.
Pasitos de Luz Charity Bingo Pajama Party
 pvrpv.com
On April 26th from 7 to 10:00 pm, Tim Longpré of PVRPV along with Nina Goodhope from Cork & Bottle will be hosting a Pajama Party at Nacho Daddy on the South side of Vallarta to celebrate the goals reached and the funds raised at this season's Pasitos de Luz Charity Bingo games.
Bucerias Classic Regatta April 30-May 1
 René Ibáñezrene
The Third Annual Bucerias Classic Regatta will take place on the beaches of Bucerías on April 30 and May 1. This competition includes local sailors trying to break into the sport of kite boarding, windsurfing and Stand Up Paddle.
Puerto Vallarta Partners with Nickelodeon
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board is partnering with Nickelodeon to promote the destination’s multiple family attractions and offerings. During the months of May and June Puerto Vallarta will run electronic banners across Nickelodeon’s webpages.
Four Mexico Beaches Among World's 25 Best
 Chase Buckner
The April 7th Trip Advisor Members’ Update included their Travelers’ Choice results for Top 25 Beaches in the World for 2011. With more than 5700 miles of coastline in three distinct coastal regions, it’s no surprise that Mexico took four of the top 25 spots.
Israel Zzepda Travels to Sardinia, Italy
 Gena Guarniere
On April 22nd, Guadalajara artist Israel Zzepda travels to the island of Sardinia, Italy to celebrate, with all of Italy, the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of the Italian Republic and the 120th Anniversary of one of its most important socialist fighters, Antonio Gramsci.
Spring Roars into Puerto Vallarta
 Stan Gabruk
After one of the wettest and coldest years anyone can remember for Puerto Vallarta, Spring is finally here and it’s right on time! Semana Santa is happening now and it is a Mexican National Holiday of heavy travel. El Centro is electric with music and beautiful people everywhere!
Cinco de Mayo – a Great Battle, a Great Victory
 Patrick Osio, Jr.
On May 5, 1862, Mexican troops defeated an invading French army in the outskirts of Puebla, a city around 60 miles east of Mexico City. How did events come to this point; what were French troops doing in Mexico and why?
Riviera Nayarit Celebrates La Santa Cruz
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
La Santa Cruz is a tradition that defines Riviera Nayarit. Starting on April 25th, and extending for nine days, the town celebrates while the church bell tolls, the streets fill with stands that offer food and traditional games, and the sky is painted with the colors of fireworks.
Vallarta Flash Mob Kicks Off Semana Santa
 pvrpv.com
At precisely 2:35 in the afternoon on Sunday, April 17th, a flash mob broke out at Los Arcos Amphitheater on Puerto Vallarta’s famed Malecón to kick off Easter festivities. Over 600 people participated and pleasingly shocked hundreds of tourists taking their afternoon stroll.
Riviera Nayarit a Top 10 Meeting Destination
Riviera Nayarit CVB
Readers of MDC Magazine chose the Top 10 Destinations for Meetings Mexico 2011, which included Riviera Nayarit. The selection process considered several factors such as cultural relevance, hospitality, quality of professional services, as well as the variety of added-value features.
Alberto Mejia: A Big Hit in Vallarta
 Gary R. Beck
The Palm on Olas Altas continues to prove to be a very noteworthy venue for fine local talent. Don't miss Alberto Mejia performing American standards from the 40's, 50's and 60' as well as Mexican classics featuring Ranchero, Mariachi and soft love ballads on Saturdays at 9 pm.
Capirotada: A Lenten Delight
 Leslie Korn and Rudolph Ryser
Capirotada is a traditional Lenten food that is both a sweet and savory baked desert made from stale bread, piloncillo, cinnamon, raisins, nuts and often, cheese. The name derives from the word 'Caperuza,' ostensibly because its bubbling cap of cheese suggests a friar's hood or cowl.
Mexico Works to Increase Cruise Ship Arrivals
 Michael Green
In early April, Mexico’s Federal Minister of Tourism Gloria Guevara said the Federal Government will be working to increase the number of cruise ship arrivals in major tourist destinations. One of the leading locations among these is Puerto Vallarta.
Calendar Sales Fund PV Heroes Training
 pvrpv.com
Proceeds of over $120,000 pesos from PV Heroes 2011 Calendar sales are earmarked for special training this June coordinated by world-class trainers José Palacios Aguilar from the University of Coruna Spain and Brandon Avalos Diego from the Lifeguard Corps of Argentina.
New Bistro Teresa Delights Diners
 Jim Cox
During our News Years' stay at our condo in the Amapas neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta we discovered yet another new restaurant in the area. Bistro Teresa is located in the Costa Linda building along Highway 200 just south of Old Town. And what a find!
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