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 News Around Banderas Bay
"Undocumented Boomers" Headed to Mexico!
 Satire By John W. Lillpop
Dear President Calderon: As you are no doubt aware, America the Great is quickly becoming America the Gray. The so-called "boomer" generation, comprised of approximately 40 million Americans, will soon reach retirement age, and have decided to move en masse to your beloved Mexico.
Joe King Carrasco at Punta Mita Time
 PVNN
Joe King Carrasco, the popular musician known throughout the US as "The King of Tex-Mex" as well as "Tequila Reggae" music, will be performing at Punta Mita Time, the restaurant formerly known as Café Luna, on Saturday, March 17th from 6 to 10 pm.
St. Petersburg Ballet Visits Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
On March 9th the Centro Universitario de la Costa in Puerto Vallarta will be hosting the St. Petersburg Grand Ballet Company as they perform three acts featuring 40 talented Russian dancers on the stage in the college's auditorium.
Banana Cantina March FUNdraisers
 PVNN
Every Wednesday, Banana Cantina hosts "Local Celebrity Night" to raise money for local charities. Mama Dolores returns on March 7th for the Alfredo V. Bonfil School, followed by Polly Vicars on the 14th and Peter Gray on the 21st for Becas Vallarta.
J/24 World's Opens with a Bang
 Kathy Taylor
The sky lit up with fireworks as Governor Ney Gonzales declared the J/24 UBS World Championship Vallarta officially open last night at Paradise Village. Races will be held through the 9th, with the first race of each day starting at 1:00 pm.
Becas Ball This Friday!
 PVNN
Prepare for an evening like none you have experienced before! This year the annual Becas Ball is scheduled to take place beside the beach at the Westin Resort and Spa Hotel this Friday, March 9th, starting at 7:30 pm.
Retreat in Mexico: Pilates in Paradise
 FitSugar.com
Join Master Teacher Ellie Herman and staff of EHS Studios at the beautiful Mar de Jade for a week of Pilates and relaxation. Mar de Jade is a vacation- retreat center in Chacala, a stunning beach on Mexico's Pacific Coast, an hour and a half north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Casa Velas Receives AAA Four Diamond Award
 PRWEB
Casa Velas Hotel Boutique in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is again joining the ranks of AAA Four Diamond Award winners. Casa Velas is the only adults-only all-inclusive golf resort in Mexico to receive this AAA Four Diamond award.
Breaking for the Beach
 Katie Levine
After three years of jealously watching people come back tan and happy after spring break week, I am finally taking my own spring break vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, this year.
Artist Ropi and Chef Art Mendoza Join Forces
 The Latin Palate
Famous artist Ropi, known for his brilliant architecture as well as his artwork, has agreed to join forces with artist and chef Art Mendoza to create a mural on one wall of Punta Mita Time, the popular North Shore restaurant formerly known as Café Luna.
Jalisco Swears in Emilio González
 El Universal
The new governor of Jalisco, Emilio González Márquez, who was sworn in on Thursday, pledged his administration would be transparent and respectful of human rights.
Punta Mita Builds on Growing Real Estate Demand
 Martin Elder
The demand for Mexican real estate continues to grow at the high end, leading to wider availability of mortgages and positioning Mexico as one of the fastest rising real estate destinations in Latin America.
Galeria Yelapa
 R. K. Liggin
Literally, Yelapa is that land lost in time you always hear travel agents squawking about. There are no zoning laws here or municipal planning codes. No cops, no rules, no stinking badges. Instead, expect to find a little bit of sea, a little bit of sun and a little crescent of white sand yawning across the bay - what more does a budget-minded wanderer need?
'Help Me,' Jailed Woman Pleads
 Maria Babbage
Brenda Martin, who has spent the last year languishing in a Mexican jail accused of crimes she says she never committed is pleading with Canadian officials to help clear her name.
PV Race Record Falls with a Bang
 latitude38.com
After more than two decades of trying, it's highly appropriate that when the course record for the Marina del Rey to Puerto Vallarta race fell, it came down with one heck of a bang.
Celebrating Women
 PVNN
Every year on March 8th, International Women's Day is celebrated throughout the world. Here in Puerto Vallarta, Esperanza y Alegria, a group of women who run a support group for Cancer survivors, are planning a series of forums for women.
Marriott and Renaissance Resorts Help Tax Refunds Go Further, and Sunnier, with Travel Incentive for Family Vacations
 PRWeb
This tax season, Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts is giving parents a compelling reason to take their family, and their tax refund, on a summer vacation.
The Finer Things in Life
 PVNN
Continuing in the spirit of the Festival Gourmet, some of the finest restaurants and hotels in Puerto Vallarta will be hosting a celebration of the best in wine and food at the First Annual Vallarta Wine Fest from February 27-March 3rd.
Gringos in Paradise at the Plaza
 PVNN
Author Barry Golson will be signing his new book "Gringos in Paradise," which tells the story of his and wife Thia's experiences as semiretired expatriates in Sayulita, at NVBookstore in Paradise Plaza Shopping Center on March 14th from 10 am-12 noon.
Pancake Breakfast in Bucerias
 Sue Fornoff
Beta Sigma Phi will hold a pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 4th from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon (Jalisco time) at Meson Bay Restaurant, L. Cardenas near the footbridge in Bucerias to raise funds for the Bucerias School for Exceptional Chidren.
Juans and Juanitas - Mexico's Best Hope
 Polly G. Vicars
On March 9th, 2007 Becas Vallarta will be celebrating 45 years of providing scholarships for the Juans and Juanitas of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - and you can be a part of this noble effort by attending the Becas Ball at the Westin Hotel and Spa.
Backpacks Bring Hope for a Better Future
 PVNN
Last week, a group of volunteers from the Give a Kid a Backpack Foundation visited Puerto Vallarta to deliver more than 600 backpacks filled with school supplies to local children. Foundation President, Rosanna Kingston, gives us an update.
Brad Smith at Galleria Dante This Week
 PVNN
Brad Smith, dubbed as "the most romantic painter in Santa Fe," will be painting local models at Galleria Dante on February 28th, March 1st and 2nd from 1-4 pm. He welcomes commissions and can create a personally meaningful painting just for you.
How to Find Your Home Inspector
 Jim Morrison
Buying a vacation home is a major financial decision that can dramatically improve your quality of life - but getting an accurate assessment of the condition of a home before you buy it is an essential piece of the process.
Venegas Realty Sponsors San Diego Mexico Expo
 PVNN
Presented by Venegas World Star Realty, this year's Mexico Travel and Real Estate Expo will take place in Del Mar, California on March 3rd, featuring exhibitors promoting the travel/tourism industry and real estate products in Mexico.
Huichol Festival Needs Your Support
 Peter Gray
Offering the world a glimpse into the rich ancesteral customs and cultures of the Huichol Indians of Mexico, the second annual Puerto Vallarta Festival Indigena Wixaritari is scheduled to take place at Plaza Caracol from March 10th-25th.
March Events at Cornerstone Hospital
 Pamela Thompson
Cornerstone Hospital has just released its community calendar for the month of March, which includes a variety of activities and events ranging from tours of the hospital to seminars on health-related issues and things to do in Puerto Vallarta.
Vallarta Real Estate Trends 2007
 Neil Harris
A common phrase expressed by realtors is that Puerto Vallarta is now “on the map” as far a serious real estate investment. It is attracting investors from around the world who want to participate in the strong growth and potential of the marketplace.
What are Monkey Balls?
 PVNN
What are monkey balls? If you want to know, stop by local art gallery, A Spot of Africa, this Saturday, February 24th from 5-8 pm for “Sangria and a Sunset.” Afterwards, on to Galleria Octavio for a glass of wine between 8 and 10 pm.
Vallarta Chamber Orchestra Concerts
 PVNN
The Vallarta Chamber Orchestra is planning two performances next month. The first concert will be held on March 3rd at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens, and the second show will be held at the Centro Cultural Cuale on March 18th.
Bringing Artists and Patrons Together
 PVNN
This month, Octavio Gonzalez and his staff at Galeria Octavio will be featuring sculptures by bronze artists Jordan Van Sewell, Jose Manuel Lino, Pepe Gutierrez, Patti Salinas and new works by Octavio himself, in addition to a selection of paintings by Yelapa artist Philippo LoGrande in a show entitled "Los Monumentos Vallartense de LoGrande."
Gold in Vallarta Beachfront Property
 PRWEB
One in four baby boomers are discovering the long-term benefits of property investment and they are seeing a significant return for their diligent investment efforts. Puerto Vallarta real estate is being positioned as the next property hotspot for baby boomer investments.
Angels and Mermaids and Animals, Oh My!
 PVNN
Galleria Dante invites you to "Meet the Artists" on Wednesday, February 21st from 6 to 10 pm. This week the gallery will feature new sculptures by Luis Espiridion, Jonas Gutierrez and Alvaro Zardoni, as well as new paintings by various artists.
A Whale of a Tail 
 Laura Gelezunas
Nothing compares to the thrill of witnessing the beauty, harmony and grace of the Humpback whales that inhabit the Bay of Banderas. The anticipation, the boat trip, and the first glimpse all add up to one of those never-to-be-forgotten moments.
Artists Present Check to Public Library
 Mary Ellis
Participating artists in last month's Lucille Shipley's Workshop Exhibition raised $10,920 pesos for the Puerto Vallarta Public Library, which was presented to Biblioteca Los Mangos president, María José Zorrilla.
U.S. Veterans in Puerto Vallarta
 David Lord
Many veterans are living a disabled life as a result of their service to America. They have the right to recover as much of a life as can be attained, but in American society, reestablishing themselves can be difficult. I believe it's possible in Puerto Vallarta.
ICON Vallarta Offers Urban Style and Design
 Chris Lyman
Demolition started on the Herradura portion of the nh Krystal Hotel this week to make way for ICON Vallarta, a new $200 million luxury development by the largest developer of high-end residential condominiums in the US, The Related Group.
The Barcelo La Jolla de Mismaloya Hotel Completes Beach Restoration
 PRNewswire
The Barcelo La Jolla de Mismaloya Hotel in Puerto Vallarta recently completed a major beach restoration program that includes the addition of 50 feet of additional beach. The new beach provides a pristine lounging area for guests, as well as an excellent walking area and view of the sunset.
WOOF It Up
 Laura Gelezunas
The family event of the season is almost here! The Third Annual Puerto Vallarta Dog Show will take place in the northeast corner baseball field at the Sports Complex across from the Sheraton Hotel on February 24th and 25th from 10 am to 6 pm.
Can't Get Better Than This!
 Polly G. Vicars
This past week I celebrated my 75th wonderful year with amazing people who helped me commemorate this very special birthday. I told everyone that we would just have a small celebratory dinner with a few good friends - but that was not to be...
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