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Great Food & Fun with a Charitable Twist
 PVNN
Len and Larry will guest host Local Celebrity Charity Night at Banana Cantina on Wednesday, April 9th - and they've come up with a whole new way to raise money for R.I.S.E. that'll give you instant gratification for supporting a good cause.
 Fever, First New Show At Newly-Owned Theater, is a Huge Success
 Twila Crawford
A full theater of friends, fellow actors and theater-goers cheered on Mikki Prost at the opening of her very "hot" show, Fever!, at the newly-owned Santa Barbara Theater in Puerto Vallarta.
Marina Nuevo Vallarta to Be Torn Down, Rebuilt and Enlarged
 Capt. Pat Rains
Marina Nuevo Vallarta will be torn down and rebuilt as a luxury marina with a better mix of slip sizes, according to the marina’s new director general Lic. Emilio Oyarzabal Garcia.
First Annual PV Contemporary Art Festival
 Walter DeMirci
From May 28 to June 1, 2008, the charming resort town of Puerto Vallarta will be home to the first annual Puerto Vallarta: Arte Contemporaneo, a contemporary art festival that will showcase cutting-edge art by Mexican and international artists.
PV First Baptist Church News: Spring '08
 PVNN
There's a lot going on at the First Baptist Church in Puerto Vallarta! Read their Spring 2008 newsletter to find out how you can help this group of English speaking Christians make a difference in our community.
Puerto Vallarta Wedding Photography - Willy and Rocio Flores
 Capture the Memories...
When you choose a wedding photographer, you're not just buying a service, you're investing in memories. Especially when you are planning a destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!
Vallarta Verde Ecology Concert
 PVNN
Stop by the Isla Rio Cuale on Sunday, April 6th for the Fiesta Ecologico, a free all-day concert organized by Vallarta Verde, a group of young and ardent ecology-minded activists who are working to foster "green" thinking among Vallartenses.
New Show at Santa Barbara Theater is Hot!
 Twila Crawford
Local performer Mikki Prost, who is managing the Santa Barbara Theater for new owner Ann Marie Daminus, will be opening her one-woman cabaret, Fever, tomorrow night at 8 pm. The show will run every Thursday throughout the month of April.
Mexican Judges Freed Suspect by Accident
 Associated Press
Two Mexican judges said they accidentally released a suspect in the shooting death of a vacationing University of Colorado student.
Design in Nature Photography Workshop
 T.J. Hartung
An introductory photography workshop entitled "Design in Nature" led by professional local photographer Paul Van Vleck will be held at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens on Saturday, April 12th, from 12-3 pm.
Doing Some Good in the Neighborhood
 Debbi Egan
If you haven't been to Banana Cantina for a Local Celebrity Charity Night you are missing a great time! It is always such a "feel good" kind of night - and everyone could use more of those! Join us on Wednesday to help us raise funds for AUTISM02.
Great Food - No Matter What You Call It
 Margarita la Bonita
Do you love Tamales? Well, I have found the best ones in town at a wonderful new restaurant, right in the center of downtown Puerto Vallarta, called Enchiladas, or is it Chilaquiles? No matter what you call it, it is certainly worth checking out.
Two Jailers Behind Bars, Judge Sought
 Howard Pankratz
The Mexican judge who ordered the release of a man under arrest in the killing of University of Colorado student David Parrish is being sought by Mexican authorities.
 Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
 Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas
In the April 2008 edition of Banderas Beat, Laura gives us a glimpse of Marina Vallarta, the 2008 Huichol Festival at Plaza Caracol, the wildlife found at Las Caletas, some Divas in training at Salon Diva's and other great things to do in Puerto Vallarta this month.
New Owner at Santa Barbara Theater
 Twila Crawford
A new owner, Ann Marie Daminus, takes over Santa Barbara Theater, 351 Olas Altas, effective April 1, 2008. Local performer Mikki Prost will manage the theater for Ann Marie. T.J. Hartung, with local theater background, also will help out Mikki.
Suspect in U.S. Student's Death Abroad Escapes
 Associated Press
One of two suspects in the killing of a University of Colorado student who was vacationing in Puerto Vallarta has escaped from jail, police said Sunday.
Out And About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
Want to get the inside scoop on everything that's going on in Vallarta? From things to do, where to eat, shows to see, classes and charitable endeavors to the latest news and gossip, be sure to read this week's Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.
Celebrating an Ancient Easter Ritual in an Old Mexican Town
 JOY!
Good Friday is the day Christians mourn the death of Jesus Christ. This year I was in San Sebastian. I arrived at the church just in time for the service. The simple ceremony, these simple people, this humble place, touched me more than I can say...
April Events You Won't Want to Miss!
 Pamela Thompson
For those of you who are still enjoying the remainder of the high season here in Puerto Vallarta, there are plenty of entertaining and educational events planned for this April that you won't want to miss!
Adventures in San Sebastian
 JOY!
Semana Santa is a good time to flee Vallarta and leave it to the tourists who flock to the beach for the holiday. So, on Good Friday, I drove up the mountain to San Sebastian del Oeste with some friends.
2007 Second Home Sales Rise by 30% in Punta Mita, Mexico
 Business Wire
Despite continuing news of sluggish homes sales in the U.S., residential sales rose sharply for 2007 at Punta Mita, a 1500-acre, master-planned, luxury second-home resort community, located on Mexico’s stunning Pacific Coast.
Nh Hoteles Invites Children and Youth to Participate in the 2008 Drawing Contest
 PVNN
As a responsible member of the Puerto Vallarta community and tourism industry, Hotel Nh Krystal Vallarta is inviting children and teens to participate in their 2008 Environmental Awareness Drawing Contest, which continues through April 18th.
Mexico Real Estate: How to Navigate Mexican Tax Laws
 Linda Neil
Mexico real estate is becoming increasingly more attractive to foreigners. The influx of foreigner investors has led to an increased demand for housing and has made the acquisition of rental properties an increasingly attractive investment.
V.E.S. Free Health Fair at Remance Clinic
 Paco Arjona
On Friday, April 4th, the Remance Clinic in Puerto Vallarta will be offering free medical testing and counseling for a broad range of medical conditions at a health fair presented by Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA, CAPASITS, and COMUSIDA.
Easter Week Beach Brigade to Prevent HIV
 Paul Crist
Last week, while Puerto Vallarta was host to thousands of visitors for Semana Santa, or Easter Week, the local non-profit Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA, A.C. (Vallarta Confronts AIDS) was busy spreading the word about HIV.
Kiwanis One Day to Benefit R.I.S.E.
 Gary Green
Kiwanis One Day, a global day of community service, is slated for Saturday, April 5, 2008. Here in Puerto Vallarta, the Kiwanis Club will host a special Kiwanis One Day afternoon volunteering at the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza (R.I.S.E.)
Vallarta to Host World Fireworks Fiesta
 PVNN
Preparations are underway for the International Fireworks Symposium, scheduled to take place in Puerto Vallarta in April of 2009. China and Brazil were bidding for the event, but negotiations by Puerto Vallarta officials are bringing the event here.
Becas Breakfast at Boca Bento on Basilio Badillo
 Polly G. Vicars
David Leterman's Top Ten Lists always give me a good chuckle, so in trying to write an article to remind everyone about the April 1st final Becas Breakfast of the 2008 Season, I thought I would make my own Top Ten...
The 2008 PVScene Cartoon Contest
 PVNN
There's just not enough humor in Vallarta, so PVScene is offering $1001 pesos to any artist who can create a cartoon that makes light of some facet of life in Puerto Vallarta. The deadline for entries is March 28th at 5 pm - so enter today!
Meet Vallarta's Authors at NVBookstore in Nuevo Vallarta
 PVNN
Five of Vallarta's favorite published authors will get together at the NVBookstore in Paradise Plaza Mall in Nuevo Vallarta for a group book signing symposium on Wednesday, April 9th from 10:30 am until 12 Noon (Jalisco time.)
Retirement in Puerto Vallarta - Ready to Live in Luxury?
 Jim Scherrer
After a lifetime of hard work, isn’t it about time that you enjoy the fruit of your labor? When you are ready to start living like a king you’ll find the retirement destination of your dreams at an affordable price in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Conman's Former Mexican Mansion Up for Sale
 Charles Rusnell
The Puerto Vallarta cliffside mansion that once belonged to convicted Canadian conman Alyn Waage is up for sale. The listing price is $3.5 million US and the seller is Marco Antonio del Toro.
de Santos - THE Place To See and Be Seen
 Gary R. Beck
BanderasNews food writer and restaurant reviewer, Gary R. Beck, checks out the culinary creations and after hours action at THE place to see and be seen in Puerto Vallarta - the fashionable and very popular de Santos Restaurant.
Banana Cantina Seaman Volunteer Fund
 PVNN
On Wednesday, March 26th, Laura and Xavier Joachin of PV Law Legal Service, will guest host Banana Cantina Charity Night to help the Puerto Vallarta Navy League raise funds to replenish their Mariner Volunteers' Entertainment Fund.
CasaMagna Vallarta Receives EDGE Award
 PVNN
On March 6th in Nashville Tennessee, CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & SPA Front Office Director, Gabriela Gadea, was awarded with Marriott International's prestigious EDGE Award for the Caribbean and Latin America Region.
Learn Something in Your Spare Time in Puerto Vallarta
 Jim Scherrer
Now that you’ve finally retired and have some free time, perhaps you might be interested in learning some things that you previously never had time to learn. Chances are, no matter what your area of interest might be, there are retirees in Vallarta that possess expertise in that area and are willing and anxious to share it.
Need a Pick-Me-Up in the Morning?
 Patrick Harrison
Banderas Bay's favorite bakery, Pie in the Sky, recently announced that starting on April 1st, 2008 they'll be offering a new Early Morning Happy Hour every Tuesday from 10 am to 12 noon at both their Bucerias and Puerto Vallarta locations.
Help Huicholes Save the World
 JOY!
Easter is a time of honouring sacrifice, a time of hope and new life. We all have the opportunity to help the Huicholes offer healing to our troubled world by bringing them what they need to continue their sacred work.
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