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Rivera Cuale Newsletter - January 2011
 The Rivera Cuale Team
Happy New Year! Rivera Cuale has started off the New Year on a busy foot, daily greeting many visitors to our gorgeous property! Our guests are always impressed by the beautiful gardens, waterfalls, pool and riverwalk, as well as the quality construction and thoughtful unit layouts.
Art Spreads its Wings in Mexico
 PVNN
Mexico City may be the hub for art in Mexico, but the trend to showing contemporary art in smaller cities is on the move. In Puerto Vallarta, a resort city on the west coast famous for its abundant art galleries, one gallery has planned an international art show around the color red.
This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
 PVNN
Located within the gates of Nuevo Vallarta's prestigious "El Tigre" Golf Club, Villa al Lago is an elegant fully-furnished 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home that radiates a warm, inviting and upscale Mexican Contemporary style.
Mexico Ballet Folklorico Returns to PV
 Patrick Harrison
The celebrated Ballet Folklorico of Mexico will be returning to Puerto Vallarta after a 12 year absence performing 2 performances only, Saturday, January 22, at 7 pm and 9:30 pm, in Vallarta’s beautiful performing arts venue, Teatro Vallarta.
Rivera Cuale / Peace Community Garden
Gretchen DeWitt
Rivera Cuale is partnering with PEACE in the creation of a riverside commnity garden on its grounds. The garden will serve as a hands-on educational space where students can learn about indigenous plants and flowers, composting, nutrition and sustainable food production.
Two Tasteful Nights of Wine Tasting
 Patrick Harrison
On January 29th and February 4th, Sea Coast Wines and Casa Valerie luxury villa rentals will be pairing fine wines with delectable hors d’oeuvres and fine chocolates within two stunning Banderas Bay area villas to produce two very different, but equally memorable, evenings.
Investours Announces Jan. Tour Schedule
 Anna Trowbridge
Banderas Bay's newest non-profit, Investours, is planning three tours in the upcoming weeks: one on the afternoon of January 20 and two on January 27. Tours will continue into February on Thursday mornings and afternoons, so if you can't make it in January, plan ahead for the next month!
Stan Gabruk's Vallarta Fishing Report
 PVNN
We are seeing some warm water stream down from the north from the Sea of Cortez. This warmer water has coaxed the Striped Marlin that were in Mazatlan to Vallarta, there's also Yellowfin Tuna in the 150-225 lb range northeast of El Banco and Blue Marlin in the blue water outside of Corbeteña.
February 13: Hot Love - salsa y salsa
 Johanne Ranger
Get ready for another hot night in Puerto Vallarta on February 13th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm as the Paradise Community Centre hosts 'Hot Love - salsa y salsa!' Come on out and taste salsas made by both local restaurants and amateurs, try on your dancing shoes and support our local community.
January US Consulate Community Network Breakfast
 Kelly Trainor de O.
The U.S. Consular Agency Vallarta, in conjunction with Community Service projects in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco and Riviera Nayarit, sponsors a monthly Network Breakfast. The January Network Breakfast will be held at No Name Bar & Grill in Nuevo Vallarta on Friday, January 21st 9 am.
5th Jaltemba Cup Charity Golf Tournament
 Larry Baron
The 5th Jaltemba Cup Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled to take place at the Compo de Ensueno Golf Course on Saturday and Sunday, January 29 and 30, 2011. Proceeds from the tournament will be used to create a computer lab in the Secondaria Plan de Ayala school in La Penita.
Patrick's hCG Weight Loss Journal: Week 1
Patrick Harrison
Follow Puerto Vallarta's Patrick Harrison on his journey to lose fifty pounds using the Sure Results hCG Diet, a revolutionary system of weight loss that uses naturally produced hormones to signal the rapid release of fat stores.
Vallarta's Tribute to Marilyn Monroe
 pvrpv.com
Don't miss 'Me and Marilyn Monroe,' Billy Kelly’s raw and riveting monologue revealing the parallel lives of the star and storyteller from fame and fortune to drugs and detox, plus special screenings of Marilyn’s most memorable films at the Boutique Theater from January 24-30th.
Menopause Program at The Boutique Theater
 Pamela Thompson
What is menopause and what are the connections between hormones, heart and head? How can you and your family deal with menopause? Don't miss 'Me and My Menopause,' an informative, humorous and enlightening program for women at the Boutique Theater on January 24th from 9:15 am – 12:30 pm.
9th Annual RISE for Hope Fundraiser
 Chris Amo
February 12th marks the date for the biggest and best charity event of the season: the annual RISE for Hope Fundraiser at the American School. From 5-9 pm you'll enjoy delicious food and beverages from Vallarta's best restaurants, entertainment, auctions, and TONS of fun - all for a good cause.
Toys for Tots Delivers Over 7000 Smiles
 Steven Nance
Smiles and hope were everywhere around the Bahia de Banderas last Monday, January 10 as Toys for Tots volunteers distributed over 7,000 new toys to some of the poorest kids in the region on January 10, 2011, the first school day after Three Kings Day.
Puerto Vallarta SPCA 'Top Dog' Contest
 Mark McCoy
By entering the SPCA de PV's first annual 'Top Dog' contest you can tell the world why your furry friend is the best dog in Puerto Vallarta, while raising the funds needed to build a new kennel. For each dollar donated to the SPCA in the name of your dog, your dog will receive one vote.
San Blas Int'l Migratory Bird Festival
RivieraNayarit.com
From January 23–30, 2011, San Blas will be hosting the 7th Annual International Festival of Migratory Birds, offering bird enthusiasts the opportunity to experience guided bird watching tours, insightful conferences, activities for children, dance presentations, plays, music, and more.
Aviana Productions Wins 2 Aegis Awards
 PVNN
In a year-end flourish, Puerto Vallarta's Jon Duncanson and Sylvia Gomez won two North American Aegis Awards for marketing and messaging films produced for two separate Riviera Nayarit luxury properties - the Imanta Resort and the Punta Mita luxury rental property, Palmasola.
Fashion Show to Benefit PuRR Project
 Nicole Martin
On Friday, January 21st, Kathleen Palmer of Deja New is teaming up with Nacho Daddy and PuRR Project no-kill feline rescue shelter for this month's Fashion Show benefit. Don't miss the opportunity to add some pizzazz to your wardrobe and do a 'good thing' all at the same time.
The Magic of Tahiti Comes to Vallarta
 Patrick Harrison – P. Gringo Marketing & PR
The mysteries of the South Pacific come to life as 'The Magic of Tahiti' takes the stage at Vallarta’s beautiful performing arts venue, Teatro Vallarta, for one performance only on Sunday, January 16th at 12 pm.
Becas Breakfast at Daiquiri Dick’s
 Polly G. Vicars
Becas supporters will gather at Daiquiri Dick’s beachfront restaurant at 9:30 am on January 19th for this season's third Becas Breakfast. Becas Vallarta is proud to have the annual support of this popular restaurant and invites you to join us there for breakfast, a raffle and a silent auction.
Puerto Vallarta Home Tours by PEACE
 Gerald M. Rapp
Every Tuesday through April 5th, explore everything from classic, traditional Vallarta casas to graceful haciendas and breathtaking million dollar oceanfront condos on a 3-1/2 hour guided tour in the comfort of an air-conditioned bus.
 Cruising in the Wake of Don Pedro Alberni
 Jim Hume
A few kilometres south of here there's a fly speck on the map marked San Blas, and a few hours after I have finished writing I should be sailing past it in the dark of night.
 Celebrated Jazz Musician Tom Coster to Perform at the Vallarta Yacht Club
 Richard Williams
On Monday January 17, celebrated keyboard player and composer Tom Coster will be in concert at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta.
Diversity Day at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 Andrew Briskin
Don't miss Diversity Day, presented by GoGayPuertoVallarta.com, at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens on January 15. This is the first in a series of events planned throughout the year for the gay and lesbian community and its supporters to raise LGBT awareness - and funds for local non-profits.
2nd Annual Jaltemba Bay Rotary Club Dinner Dance
 Susana Escobido
The Second Annual Jaltemba Bay Rotary Club Dinner Dance will be held at Toñita III on Saturday, January 22nd. Featured is a delicious dinner, lively music, dancing, a silent auction, a floor show, prizes and loads of good fun. It all starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 11:00 pm.
Serendipity: Unexpected and Fortunate Discoveries in Puerto Vallarta
 Polly Vicars
Serendipity seems to have played a major role in our lives in Puerto Vallarta. I can not begin to tell all of the kindnesses, the care and love extended to us from all of the magnificent people here. But the friendship, care and joy they so freely and lovingly give to us is beyond compare.
Sid's Famous Chili at Farmers' Market
 PVNN
Sid's World Famous Chili will premier at the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmer's Market on Saturday, January 8th, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, and most Saturdays for the rest of the season.
Three Days and Nights of Fun for Females
 VallartaGirl.com
From February 18th-21st, the beaches, nightclubs, jungles and rivers of Puerto Vallarta will be filled with female party-goers for three days and nights of fun in the sun and dancing under the stars at one of the largest gatherings of lesbians in Mexico, Vallarta Girl.
8th Annual International Margarita Challenge to be Bigger and Better in 2011
 Bill Bell
The 8th Annual International Margarita Challenge will once again be held at the fabulous Pina Colada Restaurant in Rincon de Guayabitos on Wednesday, February 2nd. Funds garnered from the event provide much needed support to the local food bank and the Emiliano Zapata School in Guayabitos.
SPCA & Purr Project Event at The Boutique Theatre
 Nicole Martin
On Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 7:00 pm, The Boutique Theatre will present 'An Evening with Ellen Langer' - a Charity Event to benefit two Puerto Vallarta non-profit organizations that support animal rights: the SPCA de PV and Purr Project, a no-kill shelter for cats and kittens.
Quixote's - Tapas from the Heart of Spain
 Gary R. Beck
Perched alongside the Nuevo Vallarta Marina, Quixote's provides an authentic Spanish Tapas experience in an open air restaurant, where specially trained chefs use the freshest ingredients to create genuine mouth-watering tapas from the heart of Spain.
Expats in Vallarta January Schedule
 Sara Wise
ExPats in Vallarta, a fun and friendly group of PV residents, visitors and investors from other countries, have scheduled a variety of entertaining social events this month - from Happy Hours at local restaurants to Wine & Appetizer Evenings in private homes.
Global Warming? Not in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!
 Jim Scherrer
Those of us that have lived in Puerto Vallarta for many years agree, the fall and early winter of 2010 was the coldest we've witnessed. However, these consistently below average temperatures in PV haven't seemed to have had much affect on tourists; they are back in full force this year.
Robin's Hoods at The Boutique Theater to Benefit SETAC
 Ed Thomas
The Boutique Theater is opening their 2011 season at 8 pm on Wednesday, January 5th with a showing of Robin's Hoods to benefit the SETAC GLBT Community Center on Puerto Vallarta's south side. Written and directed by Karrie Sebryk, Robin's Hoods gives a hilarious musical twist to an old classic.
Fiesta Vallarta 2011 Brings in the New Year with Style and Culture
 PVNN
Fiesta Vallarta 2011 was THE party to bid farewell to 2010 and usher in the New Year 2011 in Mexico. Showcasing the very best of Puerto Vallarta through both traditional and contemporary acts, the event drew an estimated 20,000 revelers.
MEXLend Broadens Services on a National Scale
 Patrick Harrison
MEXLend, an industry-leading mortgage broker in Mexico, has expanded its services by opening new offices in Riviera Maya and Punta de Mita. As the foremost expert on cross-border lending, MEXLend was the featured speaker at International Living's recent Live and Invest Overseas Conference.
Charles Robert Hardin: Author, Sailor, Pilot
 PVNN
Robert Hardin, better known around the Banderas Bay area as "Captain Bobby," passed away at his home in Yelapa on the morning of December 30, 2010. A celebration of Robert's life will be held in the garden of the Café Eclipse in Yelapa on Saturday January 8th from 2-4 pm.
Craig Stanman Presents "Road Stories" at the Haus der Kunst
 Isaac Nichelson
Take a visual trip around the world and visit the premier of a must-see photography exhibition entitled "Road Stories / Historias Del Camino", by Craig Stanman, taking place at Haus Der Kunst in Puerto Vallarta on January 8th through February 8th.
Simply Puerto Vallarta - Frequent Visitors
 Laura Gelezunas
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico continues to serve up years of vacation memories and fun. In this segment meet three people, who visit Puerto Vallarta every year and have been enjoying the area for around 30 years.
Nuevo Vallarta in Riviera Nayarit Mexico is Officially a Booming International Vacation Resort
 Sue Lyon
Recently released preliminary 2010 census results in Mexico shows Nuevo Vallarta‘s population grew 5.5x faster than the rest of the country; indicating the onset of an impressive economic boom in the area.
No Way José! and the PuRR Project Join Forces to Raise Funds for Cat Shelter
 Patrick Harrison
The first night of Mexican LoterÃa at No Way José! was a puuuuuurfect success as more than 30 people came out to raise funds for our local no-kill cat shelter, the PuRR Project (formerly known as Pet Heaven.)
Win Tickets to Lady Gaga's Monster Ball World Tour!
 PVRPV.com
We're giving you a chance to win a pair of tickets to Lady Gaga's Monster Ball World Tour on Tuesday, May 3rd at Estadio 3 de Marzo in Guadalajara. This is the must-see show of the year.
Can You Travel With an Animal? You Bet!
 Nicole Martin
Many folks vacation to Puerto Vallarta and during their stay and a homeless cat or dog is found! What do you do? Take it home with you of course! Here are a few tips as to what steps should be taken to make sure your new family member receives the frequent flyer miles he/she so deserves.
UN Launches Aztec Ocean Healing Ceremonies at Los Muertos Pier on New Year's Dawn
 PVNN
"This New Year's dawn, 7-8 A.M., January 1st, Mexico's renowned Aztecas, Mayans and Huichols, on behalf of the United Nations, will dance humanity into a new way of being in 2011, at Puerto Vallarta's Los Muertos Pier," said Olympic skier Suzy "Chapstick" Chaffee, co-chair of Native American Olympic Team Foundation (NAOTF).
Tom Lilienthal and Friends at Encore Jan 2
 PVNN
Encore Restaurant and Jazz Bar is proud to present Tom Lilienthal and Friends on Sunday, Jan 2, 2011 at 7:30 pm. Come and welcome the new year with this exciting band that will surely get you dancing from your seats.
2011 PEACE Calendar Available for Purchase
 Becci Burchett
The 2011 PEACE calendars are here and available for purchase at any PEACE event, or at the PEACE headquarters in Punta de Mita. Calendars cost $100 pesos and directly support PEACE community programing.
"Fiesta Vallarta 2011" New Year Party Update
 PVNN
The DJ line up for the Puerto Vallarta New Year´s eve party at Oscar´s on the Cuale river island – Fiesta Vallarta 2011 - in the heart of the Puerto Vallarta´s historic center has been revealed. The 4-DJ, 8-hour + set promises to keep Vallartenses and visitors alike dancing to the wee hours of the morning on New Years eve and new years day.
Sayulita Hosts "Kids Only" Surf Contest
 Alyssa Glaspie
Check out this weekend's beach clean up and first annual "Kids Only Surf Contest / Expression Session" in Sayulita, happening Sunday January 2nd. Kids of all ages (5-75 yrs) and skill levels, as well as boards of all kinds are welcome.
Galleria Dante: 15 Years of Art Perfection
 PVNN
In December, Galleria Dante celebrated 15 years since they transformed their successful Italian restaurant of 7½ years, to the gallery. More than 10 artists will be on hand to greet friends and clients at Galleria Dante on Dec 30th, from 6 to 10 pm during the South Side Shuffle.
Gis Festival Returns to Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
The Festival of Gis and its traditional gastronomic show, El Sabor, in Riviera Nayarit, is targeted to return in 2011, from January 19-21, with greater vigor and many innovations that will make this 2011 especially attractive.
Prudential Represents El Paredón
 Nicole Martin
Tere Kimball and Nicole Martin of Prudential California Realty, Vallarta Division, proudly announce their new marketing relationship with Elias Elias AR, developers of “El Paredónâ€.
Calling All Writers! PV Writer's Conference Hosts Big Names, Feb 25-27
 Roberta Rand
The Puerto Vallarta Writers Group will hold its 6th annual Puerto Vallarta Writer's Conference at Los Mangos Library, Feb. 25th-27th, with a stellar line-up of best-selling authors, publishing experts and writing professionals prepared to share their secrets, boost your confidence and launch you on your own trajectory toward literary fame/notoriety.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta January 2011 Newsletter
 Pamela Thompson
As we finish up the last week of 2010, it is a time to reflect on the past year. We have accomplished a lot of great things and are proud! So, hold on to your hats and prepare for a January that is jam-packed with our regular clinics, some new clinics and as well, some great programs.
San Pancho Pro Attracts Great Surfers to Riviera Nayarit
RivieraNayarit.com
Diego Cadena, Philip 'Bodoque' Hernández, with the addition of brothers Travis and Dylan Southworth, will be among the contenders to win the surfing trophy of Riviera Nayarit in the San Pancho Pro 2011, January 14-16. This is a competition exhibiting the finest surfers on the short board.
Christmas Spirit at the Puerto Vallarta Farmer's Market
 Camila Aguirre
Puerto Vallarta's Old Town Farmer's Market spread festive cheer this year by involving the Market vendors in a "best decorated Christmas table" contest with voters being the customers themselves.
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