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Perfect Gifts for the 'Hard to Shop For' on Your List
 Erin Staley
We've all been there, scratching our heads, wondering what to get that 'Hard to Shop For' person on your holiday shopping list. But scratch no more. PV's Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural has some 'make it, bake it, grow it' treasures that will bring extra joy this holiday season.
Beta Sigma Phi Bucerias Christmas Boutique December 14
 Melinda Wilker
If you haven't started your Christmas shopping yet, head out to Bucerías on Saturday, December 14th for the Beta Sigma Phi Christmas Boutique, where you can find wonderful gifts for everyone on your list. The focus of the Boutique is unique, hand-crafted items and homemade treats.
Black Friday Tradition Spreads Across Latin America
 Anna Kaiser
Although they don't celebrate Thanksgiving, versions of Black Friday and Cyber Monday now take place on a variety of scales in Mexico and many other Latin American countries. This North American import continues to grow every year, although not without some controversy.
The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread: Artisan Bread
 Erin Staley
This Saturday, as you enjoy a fun-filled day of shopping and entertainment, be sure to jump in line for one of the Market's hottest products: artisan bread. The nutty flavor and hearty texture will make you think you have the best thing since, well, sliced bread!
Artist Lee 'Lencho' Chapman at Galleria Contempo
 Heather Wilson
This Friday, November 29th, Galeria Contempo warmly invites you to meet local artist Lee 'Lencho' Chapman at an opening cocktail reception to be held from 6 pm to 10 pm. This airy two-story gallery is located at Basilio Badillo #252 on the South Side of Puerto Vallarta.
OTFM-TC Featured Vendor: Maria Reyes and Her Corn Flan
 Erin Staley
Saturday is almost here, and it's time to head over to the Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural in the heart of Puerto Vallarta. Immerse yourself in the local color, feast on the flavors, and peruse through the endless variety of 'make it, bake it, grow it' treasures.
OTFM-TC Spotlights Young Entrepreneur, Mireya Amaral
 Erin Staley
Two years in the making, the Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural's Young Entrepreneur Program creates life-changing opportunities for Puerto Vallarta's young people - like 11-year-old fashionista, Mireya Amaral Uribe, who is launching her own business, Poder de Niña.
Vallarta's South Side Shuffle Returns November 15th
 BanderasNews.com
Basilio Badillo has seen a lot of changes over the last 25 years, but it's always been known as one of Vallarta's best shopping areas. And it just keeps getting better. On November 15th, the always bustling street in the heart of Old Town will welcome the return of the South Side Shuffle!
Mexico's Sales Tax Hike Bonanza for Texas Retailers
 Angela Kocherga
When Mexico’s Congress approved raising the sales tax in border states from 11 percent to 16 percent, it was seen as an early Christmas present for Texas retailers. The new sales tax will be nearly double the rate in Texas and will drive Mexican shoppers across the border.
Puerto Vallarta's Favorite Weekend Attraction is Back!
Erin Staley
Puerto Vallarta's Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural started its fifth season with a bang! Over 2,000 national and international visitors came out to help us celebrate opening day in our new location, the beautiful town square of Lazaro Cárdenas Park.
Ready to Shop? Old Town Farmers Market Opens Soon!
 Erin Staley
The countdown is on! There are only 8 days until the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural kicks off its 5th season with 80 vendors selling your favorite 'make it, bake it, grow it' products. And you're invited to join us for every extraordinary moment!
Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market Resumes Nov 2
 Erin Staley
Just two weeks away from opening day, the Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural team and vendors are busting at the seams with some great news! After four years of working with the city, the OTFM-TC will now be found at Lazaro Cárdenas Park in Colonia Emiliano Zapata.
2013-2014 Centro Historico ArtWalk Starts October 30
 BanderasNews.com
Art lovers can explore numerous artistic offerings during the Puerto Vallarta Centro Historico ArtWalk, a self-guided tour of ten downtown galleries with cocktail exhibitions that can be enjoyed every Wednesday evening from 6-10 pm from October 30, 2013 through May 28, 2014.
Old Town Farmers' Market Team Explores Urban Farming
 Erin Staley
The Old Town Farmer's Market team spent the Summer touring North American Farmers' Markets. While in Canada, they dove into an issue that is dear to their hearts - the urban farm movement. Simply put, urban farming harvests quality foods on private, unused land within a city.
Vallarta Bomberos 2014 Heroes Calendar Now on Sale
 PVRPV.com
The Puerto Vallarta firefighters and lifeguards turned up the heat at the 2014 Calendar Release Party. The event, held at Encuentros on October 11th, attracted over 200 people and featured appearances by the calendar models, a live auction, and entertainment by Piel Canela.
Galería Contempo Welcomes Four New Artists this Season
 Rodolfo Choperena Tiemann
Galería Contempo, one of Vallarta's favorite art galleries, is delighted to present four new artist for the upcoming high season. Yoel Diaz Galvez, Alejandro Mondria, Luis Sn Carlos, and Miguel Lopez Vazquez are joining the talented list of artists that the gallery represents.
Sales Tax in Mexico's Border Region Could Rise to 16%
 Jill Replogle
Under the new reform proposed by President Pena Nieto, the sales tax in Mexico's border regions would rise from 11% currently to 16%. If congress passes the reform as it stands, border residents could start doing more shopping in US border cities, where taxes are only 8%.
Planigrupo Management Invests in Mexico Shopping Malls
 Laura Gelezunas
Recently Planigrupo Management, a Mexican investment fund, shelled out $255 million for nine shopping malls across the country, including Plaza Universidad in Pachuca, La Nogalera in Saltillo, Gran Plaza in Cancun and Plaza Bella Huinala in Monterrey.
Young Designers Storming Mexico’s Shoe Industry
 Lauren Villagran
Young designers are storming Mexico’s shoe industry, taking the country’s reputation for quality leathers and handiwork to a new level. Dozens of young labels are bringing Mexican shoemakers into a new era — appearing in Vogue Italia, Elle and other arbiters of couture.
'It's a Wrap' for this Season's Old Town Farmers' Market
 Erin Staley
Grab your eco-friendly bags and head on down to the Old Town Farmer's Market-Tianguis Cultural to scoop up all your favorite 'make it, bake it, grow it' products. It's the final Saturday of the season, and we've got it all from artisan foods to custom-made clothing and handcrafted souvenirs.
 You Can Help Hacienda Jalisco Become a Botanical Garden
 Pam Thompson
Hacienda Jalisco has begun to take the many steps it takes to become a Botanical Garden - and you can help! Stop by Fireworks in Los Mercados anytime between 11:30 am and 4:30 pm on Friday, July 26, 2013, and help us create plant-identifying tiles to be placed in the garden.
Childless Couples Fuel Luxury Goods Boom in Mexico
 Alper and Comlay
While their parents may have scrimped and saved to raise small armies of children on a single paycheck, growing numbers of high-earning Mexican couples are putting the department store before the baby carriage - and they are buoying a growing high-end goods market.
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