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 Choosing a Mortgage Broker in Mexico
 Banderas News Team
Choosing a Mortgage Broker in Mexico is a lot like choosing a Realtor or Attorney anywhere else. A referral from a trusted source is almost always the best way to go, as the quality of service, attention to detail and processing times can vary quite a bit between firms.
The 3rd Global Forum on Medical Tourism
 Rodrigo López Becerril
The 3rd Global Forum on Medical Tourism will be held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in August of 2012. This year, the Forum will bring medical tourism facilitators, brokers, travel agencies, insurance companies, finance, and media companies specializing in the US and Canada.
Cinderella at Vallarta's American School
 Arturo Romero
The American School of Puerto Vallarta is proud to present on their 25th Anniversary, one of the world's most beloved musicals, Rodger and Hammerstein's magical 'Cinderella' on March 8th, 9th and 10th. The performance will begin promptly each night at 7:30 pm.
'Cirque La Loupiote' at Paradise Village
 Richard Williams
The cruising family that bills themselves as 'Cirque La Loupiote' returns to Banderas Bay and will perform on the docks at Paradise Village adjacent to the Vallarta Yacht Club, on Saturday, March 3. The free show consists of 2 acts, one at 5:30 pm and the second at 7:30 pm.
12th Annual San Pancho Music Festival
 Chris Parsons
The 12th Annual San Pancho Music Festival will be opening in San Francisco, Nayarit on Friday, February 24th at 5:00 pm and continue through the 26th. Performances are free to the public and begin each afternoon at 5 pm, typically ending prior to 12 midnight.
'Hook the Cure' for Cystic Fibrosis
 Gary Green
Fishing and golfing enthusiasts return to PV as ‘Hook the Cure Powered by IOTEC’ gets set for another fantastic weekend filled with fun, frivolity, and entertainment. In the last six years, the tournament has reeled in $2 million (USD) for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
The History of Carnival Festivities
 Rebecca Scotti
Because Carnival begins the week before Ash Wednesday (the start of Lent), the date changes each year. This weekend the festivities will begin for most of Mexico; however, the nation’s largest celebrations in Veracruz and Mazatlan have already begun.
IFC: Cleft Palate Surgeries Moved to May
 Janie Albright Blank
For 23 years the IFC has funded and organized a program for the children of Vallarta born with a cleft palate and the problems that accompany this affliction. This year, due to a variety of circumstances, surgeries will be held in May and not in February as usual.
10 Pianos to Perform at Teatro Vallarta
 Patrick Harrison
The musical masterpiece, 10 Pianos, will be performing two shows at Teatro Vallarta in March. A massive staging of 10 concert grands, dramatic lighting, violinists, percussionists along with tenors and sopranos, this is an event you do not want to miss.
Enter the 2012 Nick Gallo Writers' Award
 Susie Albin-Najera
Mexico Premiere has just announced a 'Call for Entries' for the 2012 Nick Gallo Award, an annual contest for freelance writers specializing in Mexico. This year’s award will be announced online in mid-March, around the time of the 2012 Tianguis Turistico.
Music-Comedy Duo Amy & Freddy at The Palm
 Mr. Tracy Parks
The Palm Cabaret and Bar will play host to the very popular cabaret artists Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen, known around the world as 'Amy and Freddy,' starting Monday, February 20 at 8 pm and continuing February 22, 24 and 26 at 8 pm with one 10 pm show on the 25th.
'BookFest' to Aid PV's Los Mangos Library
 Bill Jory
Puerto Vallarta's writing community will be out in full force Sunday afternoon, February 26th, at Biblioteca Los Mangos for the annual BookFest in support of the library, as the last event of the three-day 7th Annual Puerto Vallarta Writer's Conference.
Golf Tourneys to be Held During Tianguis
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Riviera Nayarit will host two extraordinary tournaments for the industry professionals that will visit our destination during this years Tianguis. Seventy-two competitors will test their skills in 'The Punta Mita Golf Tournament Edicion Tianguis 2012.'
Expats in Vallarta February Events
 Sara Wise
ExPats in Vallarta has announced their February schedule of gatherings. A Wine and Appetizer evening is planned for February 24th in a private home. A Happy Hour will be on February 21st at Langostinos on Los Muertos Beach.
Movie Night on the Beach in Sayulita
 LivePuntaMita.com
On Wednesday, February 29, the film 'Minds in the Water' will be shown at the Punta Sayulita Beach House. The film will be presented on an outdoor big screen, with the film's director, present to introduce the film and answer questions after the screening.
Your Oasis on Los Muertos Beach
 Lido Club de Playa
Lido Club de Playa is your oasis on Puerto Vallarta's famous Los Muertos Beach, where you can enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast or lunch and a beautiful day relaxing in lounge chairs on the beach while enjoying freshly made specialty cocktails and cool beverages.
VYC's Annual Art and Wine Festival
 Richard Williams
The wine list for this year's Vallarta Yacht Club Art & Wine Festival is set and it's impressive. The wines selected for this Saturday's event include vintages from several regions in the world such as France, Chile, Argentina, and New Zealand to name a few.
Not Your Typical Coffee Shop
 The Mango Café
Located in Plaza Romy in the heart of Old Town Puerto Vallarta, Mango Café is not your typical coffee shop. This trendy hang-out offers the perfect blend of coffee, desserts, breakfast and lunch items, along with free WIFI and calls to the US and Canada with any purchase.
Los Muertos Pier Completed After Tianguis
 Meridiano
Aurelio López Rocha of the State Tourism Board recently reported that Vallarta's Los Muertos Pier will not be completed before the start of the 2012 Tianguis Turístico. According to the Jalisco State Secretary, a lack of economic resources lies behind the project's slow progress.
2012 Puerto Vallarta Mardi Gras Parade
 Rick Hepting
On Saturday night, February 18, the 4th Annual Puerto Vallarta Carnaval and Mardi Gras Parade will adorn the streets of the city from the new Malecón to Olas Altas. The parade is as unique and diversified as this growing, coastal Méxican resort town.
Mariachi Concert to Benefit CUC University
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
Dr. Max Greig, of the University Centra Costa, announced a Mariachi concert to be held at the Juan Luis Cifuentes Lemus Auditorium and all of the all proceeds will go to the university. Mariachi is part of the essence, identity, and national culture of Mexico.
Willie and Lobo at The River Cafe
 Dino Deramee'
Vallarta favorites and world famous recording artists, Willie and Lobo, are returning to the River Cafe for 3 shows only! These international musical luminaries will surely pack the house so make your reservations early.
Democrats Abroad Presents 'Barney's Version'
 David and Judy Snowcamp
Nominated for two academy awards and featuring an ensemble cast of Dustin Hoffman, Minnie Driver, and Paul Giametti, 'Barney's Version' takes us through a retrospective of the impulsive, irascible, and fearlessly blunt life of Barney Panofsky.
Valentine's Week at Kaiser Maximilian
 BanderasNews Team
European Chef Andreas Rupprechter is celebrating Valentine's week by serving up a special menu starting February 14th, featuring dishes in addition to the traditional Austrian cuisine that has made Kaiser Maximilian one of Puerto Vallarta's favorite restaurants.
Celebrating Valentine's Day? No Way José!
 BanderasNews.com
What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than to enjoy an intimate evening of wining, dining and romance at Puerto Vallarta’s "Best Overall Restaurant"? No Way José! has the perfect menu, atmosphere - and attitude - to help you make your sweetheart feel special!
Enjoy Valentine's Dinner on the Beach
Michel Pascal Ferrari
Chef Alberto Guzman is proud to invite you to experience a magical and romantic evening that begins with a beautiful sunset and delights your loved one with a candlelight dinner on the beach at Lido Club de Playa on Vallarta's Southside on Tuesday, February 14 from 6-10 pm.
 Mardi Gras Madness at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
Daiquiri Dick's is the place to be during Mardi Gras weekend in Puerto Vallarta. An extravaganza on February 18 offers live music, a flamboyant floor show and the PV Carnaval Parade projected live on a big screen, along with an array of creative Cajun cuisine.
Mata Ortiz Pottery Event at FireWorks
 Patrick Harrison
On March 1, Claudia Lovera and Alex Martinez, owners of The Mata Ortiz Art Gallery in Puerto Vallarta, will be discussing what collectors and novices should look for when purchasing a piece of Mata Ortiz Pottery, at Banderas Bay’s own Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio; FireWorks.
Best Little Whorehouse Comes to Vallarta
 BanderasNews.com
The Boutique Theater Performing Arts Centre, a not-for-profit community theatre in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, presents The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, directed by David Restivo. Opening night is February 15, and the show will run Mon-Sat at 8 pm through March 10, 2012.
Arts for the Turtles Fundraiser Fiesta
 Jim Casey
Arts For The Turtles fundraising fiestas will take place on February 15 and March 15, 2012 at the Bahía del Sol resort in Nuevo Vallarta. Through AMA Mexico, or the Association for Mexican Environmental Unity, these events support the Nuevo Vallarta Sea Turtle Preserve.
Puerto Vallarta IFC February Activities
 Janie Albright Blank
There are lots of entertaining and educational activities going on at the Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club (IFC) over the next few weeks. Check out the agenda for the month of February as we raise funds for various worthy charities in the Banderas Bay area.
Democrats Abroad Mobilize in Mexico
 Kent Paterson
Mexican chapters of Democrats Abroad are mobilizing their forces for the 2012 US elections. With hundreds of thousands of US expatriates residing in Mexico, absentee votes from south of the border could play a significant role in this year's political contests.
Studies Link Sleep Apnea and Diabetes
 Kevin & Rhnee Mohan
Snoring at night or nodding off during the day may be symptoms of sleep apnea, a potentially life-threatening problem affecting people with diabetes. Based on evidence linking the two disorders, experts are asking physicians to assess their diabetic patients for symptoms.
PV Writers Conference Looks to the Future
 Bill Jory
The printed page may be going the way of the silent movie so writers keen to learn about the latest innovations in digital publishing are being offered a look into the future at the 7th Annual Puerto Vallarta Writers' Conference in February.
Drivers Beware: Amended Traffic Laws!
 Naomi Rose Zamora
Gustavo Gomez Ulloa, deputy director of the Municipal Transit of Puerto Vallarta, announced that there have been reforms made to existing laws that will make the amounts of the penalties much higher for drivers without insurance and anyone not wearing seat belts.
PuRR Project Bingo at D'z Route 66 Diner
 Marilyn Khan
Come and play Bingo at D'z Route 66 Rock 'n Roll Diner on Vallarta's South side starting Feb 9 and every Thursday through March. The fun begins at 4 pm with lots of fabulous prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and great dinner and drink discounts - with proceeds benefitting PuRR Project.
NWJ! Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
 Patrick Harrison
No Way José! invites you to enjoy your favorite meal of the day, breakfast, lunch or dinner, with your Mexican family in Vallarta. 'Tu Casa en Vallarta' is now serving what are sure to become your breakfast and lunch favorites in addition to their already popular dinner options.
What’s Happening in February at Los Mercados?
 Patrick Harrison
Don’t miss Vallarta’s favorite little plaza for everything delicious! This month, stop by k’ rico :) and try their new chocolate truffles, and Mikey’s introduces bagels from Vallarta Bagel World and 3 compound butters, free with the purchase of any of their select fresh meats.
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