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The Culinary Diverseness of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Wayne Franklin

The depth and breadth of dining in Puerto Vallarta is expansive, diverse, and at an extremely high quality, thanks to not only the qualified restauranteurs that Puerto Vallarta has been able to attract, but also due to the demanding well-traveled patrons.

Riviera Nayarit Celebrates First Cocktail-Art Event
Riviera Nayarit CVB

The Universidad Tecnológica de Bahía de Banderas is celebrating its first-ever international event for mixologists, 'Coctel-Arte 2013,' in its facilities at the Riviera Nayarit. The event will bring together professional bartenders from Mexico and Spain for an exhibition.

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.

Wednesday Night BINGO for Puerto Vallarta Charities
Christopher Jacobs

Get those marker pens at the ready! We are delighted to announce that Nacho Daddy on Basilio Badillo in the Zona Romántica is hosting the new season of the ever-popular Charity BINGO in aid of two very special local charities: Pasitos de Luz and the Colina Spay & Neuter Clinic.

Whale Watching in the Protected Waters of Banderas Bay
FriendlyRentals.com

In December, the Humpback whale's song can be heard once again in the protected waters of Banderas Bay. These giants return to the breeding grounds off Puerto Vallarta and stay until their newborns are strong enough to begin their migration back to Alaska.

Al Garvey’s 'Dreams of Trees' Opens at Galeria Uno
BanderasNews.com

Al Garvey’s 4th solo exhibition of oil paintings, Sueños de Arboles (Tree Dreams,) will open with an artist’s reception this Wednesday at Galería Uno. You can also drop in at any time during the next couple of weeks and meet the artist. The gallery is located at Morelos #561.

Puerto Vallarta Lifeguard Rescues Drowning Child
NoticiasPV.com

A lifeguard at Los Muertos beach rescued a one year old child which had been snatched from the arms of its father by a large wave. The incident took place last Sunday at 12:20 in the afternoon only a short distance from the pier. The child was frightened but not injured.

November 22 Vallarta News Brief and Upcoming Events
Banderas News Team

There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Vallarta news headlines, a couple of community announcements, and a few upcoming local events you won't want to miss.

Vallarta's US and Canada Ad Campaigns Paying Off
Fideicomiso de Turismo Puerto Vallarta

Latitude, the New York based agency that runs the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board's public relation campaign in the United States and Canada, recently presented the 2013 promotion's results. To date, the ad campaign has delivered a ROI of $21 USD per dollar spent by the tourism board.

PV Men’s Chorus' Magica Navidad at Teatro Vallarta
BanderasNews.com

Make sure your December plans include the new tradition in PV - the annual holiday show of the Puerto Vallarta Men’s Chorus. Join us on December 15th at Puerto Vallarta's state-of-the-art Teatro Vallarta for 'Magica Navidad,' a night of music and wonder!

No Way Jose!'s Traditional American Thanksgiving Feast
Julie Guerrero

You asked for it, you got it. No Way José! Restaurant and Bar, award-winning Puerto Vallarta favorite, celebrates American Thanksgiving with the traditional turkey dinner and all the fixings! Join us on Thursday, November 28th for 3 courses at only $250 pesos per person.

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.

Organic Stretching: Finding The Body You Used to Live In
Pat Henry

Born in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in 2008, this year, Organic Stretching steps onto a bigger stage with programs to train additional teachers and virtual courses delivering one-on-one coaching across the globe now, and group programs in March.

Democrats Abroad Tuesday Night Film Series Resumes
David Kamp and Judy Snow

The Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad is launching their 2013-2014 'Every Tuesday Films' Series at Paradise Community Center in Old Town Vallarta beginning on December 3rd. Come early and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by the Community Center food vendors!

Live the Marina Vallarta Lifestyle Today!
Tropicasa Realty

Entertaining thoughts of purchasing a vacation, retirement or investment property in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? Marina Vallarta, with its world-class real estate, restaurants, specialty shops, and golf course, offers a cosmopolitan atmosphere and an unbeatable lifestyle.

SETAC Helps Sponsor Health Fair, Free HIV Screenings
Diego Sancho

As part of Mexico's 'National HIV Testing Day,' health officials will be conducting HIV rapid tests in public places throughout the state of Jalisco. SETAC will be one of the main sponsors of the free screenings here in Vallarta and urges anyone who may be at risk to attend.

Vallarta Among Canadians' Favorite Winter Destinations
Matt Gibson

A study released last week by FlightNetwork.com found that Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is one of the most visited travel destinations for Canadians during the winter months. The city ranked fourteenth on a list of Canadians' favorite winter destinations.

Live Entertainment on Vallarta's Paradise Stage
Ric Lehman

If you are looking for live entertainment in Vallarta, the Paradise Community Center has got you covered with two great shows this week! On November 20, The Blonde Gypsies return to the Paradise Stage, and on Saturday, 'Bedazzled Broadway' presents 50 years of Broadway's best.

A Brief History of the Mexican Revolution
Lorena Sonrisas

Though observed today, November 20, 2013 marks the 103rd anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, a period of change for the people of Mexico - and a time for all Mexican citizens to remember and enjoy the freedom that was brought about by Mexico's revolutionaries.

Help the Vallarta Garden Club Beautify Our City
Vallarta Garden Club

The Vallarta Garden Club is beginning its fourth full year with the important mission of stimulating the knowledge and love of gardening, beautifying and protecting our local environment through civic planting projects, as well as educational and horticultural programs.

Vallarta Yacht Club's 'Fiesta Cubana' Fall Fundraiser
Ibis de Teresa

The Vallarta Yacht Club will be sponsoring their second annual fall fundraising event for the Junior Sailing Program. The theme is 'Fiesta Cubana' and it will feature live and silent auctions, a raffle, music, authentic Cuban food, and, of course, Mojitos and Cuba Libres!

8th Hook the Cure Tournament Reels in $410,000 USD
Gary Green

The Eighth Annual Hook the Cure event, held in Puerto Vallarta and highlighted by festivities, celebrity appearances, auctions and an awards gala, garnered a bevy of support from people all over the world, and netted $410,000 USD for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Vallarta Celebrates 50 Years of 'Night of The Iguana' Fame
Marie Callan

If ever a movie transformed a town, 'Night of the Iguana' was the one that turned Puerto Vallarta from an anonymous fishing hamlet into a magnet for tourists. From November 25-29, PV will host a series of events to celebrate the impact that the making of this film made on our city.

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