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Rain or Shine Vallarta R.I.S.E.s to the Occasion
 JOY!
Thursday night's Lazy Lizard Charity Bingo was a little wet, but it didn't dampen anyone's spirit. All in all $9487 pesos were raised, which just goes to show that rain or shine, Vallartenses always R.I.S.E. to the occasion!
Margarita's History A Mystery
 Lisa Morrison
A little salt around the rim, a touch of citrus and sweetness, and a big tequila bite - how can something so simple taste so good?
Mexico's Cantina Culture
 Catherine Burgess
Tequila is said to cure virtually every minor ailment or at least help you forget about what might be amiss. The drink is at the centre of all social events as its traditional drinking place – the Cantina – was once at the centre of every Mexican man's social life.
Group Moenia at Christine Club
 PVNN
Over the years, Christine Club has been an excellent stage for great artists like EL Símbolo, Belanova, Nicho Hinojosa. Now Christine Club is proud to present "MOENIA" on their 2007 tour "SOLAR" on Friday June 29th.
Len Lets Loose on Lazy Lizard
 JOY!
Don't miss Charity Bingo Night every Thursday night between 7 pm and 9 pm at the Lazy Lizard. This week, we raised $6180 pesos for the children at R.I.S.E. - thanks to Len and his amazing Blu crew going all out to help make it happen.
The Unexpected Thrill of Mexican Liqueurs
 Charles Perry
Quick, name a Mexican liqueur. If the only one that comes to mind is Kahlúa, you're not alone. Not even many bartenders have yet discovered the host of others, some made by large national or international companies, some associated with particular regions — Jalisco or Baja or southern Mexico.
Lazy Lizard Bingo Night - a SMASHING SUCCESS!
 JOY!
With local celebrity Mama Dolores running the show, the Lazy Lizard's first Charity Bingo Night was a smashing success, raising $4500 pesos for the children at the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza (R.I.S.E.)
R.I.S.E. Kids Sing for their Supper
 JOY!
This week the children at the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, (R.I.S.E.) aren't focused on how tough their lives have been, they are too busy preparing for the concert they will be performing at Lazy Lizard Bingo Night this Thursday.
Lazy Lizard Bingo Benefits R.I.S.E.
 Joy!
Every Thursday from 7 to 9 pm, the Lazy Lizard will be hosting Bingo to raise money for the kids of the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza. But not just any Bingo... THE most outrageous, unreasonably fun, unpredictably interesting bingo every staged!
Vallarta Aids Benefit Needs Your Support
 PVNN
The Tucson Gay Men's Chorus have volunteered to perform a concert to benefit the new HIV/AIDS organization, Vallarta Enfrente el SIDA, and CAPASITS, Vallarta's recently opened HIV/AIDS Clinic, but we need sponsors to help us put on a successful show.
Get Your Love Life Under Control
 PVNN
Gain the confidence to approach women, flirt, test for interest, and close the deal at "Mexico Madness: Dating Essentials for Men." Scheduled to take place in Puerto Vallarta May 25th-27th this workshop teaches men of all ages "How to Get The Girl."
Ultra Premium Tequila
 Ultra Premium Tequila
Voodoo Tiki, the company that produces the World's smoothest Tequila, has partnered with Admiral Imports, a leading US-based drinks importer.
Greg Forest at Punta Mita Time
 PVNN
Texas Barbeque Night at Punta de Mita Time just keeps getting hotter! It started in February with a performance by Claude Morgan, followed by the "King of Tex-Mex" Joe King Carrasco in March. Now, Greg Forest will be heating up the stage on April 28th.
The Vernal Equinox - When Day Equals Night
 PVNN
March 21st marks the first day of spring. This is the traditional time for great spring festivals and here in Puerto Vallarta, the day is celebrated through concerts, shows and traditional Aztec ceremonies at sunset.
New Concept Bar Opens in Romantic Zone
 Patrick Harrison
In the Sky Lounge overlooking Plaza Romy, the quaint shopping plaza on Ignacio Vallarta between Aquiles Serdan and Madero in the Puerto Vallarta Romantic Zone, Flicker offers it all - from Classic Films to Infused Vodkas in glasses made of ice.
One Man, One Year, One Thousand Bars
 Dan Freeman
Drinking a thousand drinks in one bar over the course of a year is a piece of cake; lots of people do that. Having a drink in a thousand different bars is something different altogether. It would require planning and discipline.
Tequila: A Spirited Town
 Dave G. Houser
Although I've traveled throughout Mexico for more than 25 years, my interest in tequila rarely extended beyond an occasional margarita. But it took only a sip of icy cold, crystal-clear El Tesoro de Don Felipe Silver to transform forever my misperception of tequila.
JB Wagoner's Private Stash Unveiled
 Skyrocket Distillers LLC
It's been nearly 10 years since JB Wagoner set out to create the first domestically produced "tequila" by planting agaves in the hills of Temecula, CA. Mexican authorities took umbrage when he tried to call his American version "Temequila", as a nod to its hometown, two years ago.
WSU Student Says Mexican Police Tortured, Extorted Him
 Jacob Jones
A 21-year-old WSU student returned early from vacation in Puerto Vallarta with a terrifying tale. Senior economics major Andrew DeLorenzo said he was finishing up a night of drinking with six friends at a downtown Vallarta club on March 12 when he was seized by Mexican police officers.
Vallarta Nights
 Polly G. Vicars
As you know, Husband and I are often asked, "But what do you do all day?" After we've answered that question, the next query is often "But is there anything to do at night in Puerto Vallarta?"
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.
Lounge + Garden + Restaurant = Ztai, Vallarta’s Hottest New Hang
 Patrick Harrison
In Central Vallarta, tucked between the Malecon and Morelos, you’ll find a truly unique concept in all of Banderas Bay. A new bar? Nope. A new restaurant? Guess again. A new dance place? Uh uh.
Carlos Santana Helping Plan Mexican Restaurant Chain
 therockradio.com
Carlos Santana and his wife Deborah are getting into the restaurant business. They've teamed up with the DSE Corporation to develop a chain of upscale Mexican restaurants under the name Maria Maria, which was the title of a Number One hit song from his 1999 album Supernatural.
Miller to Launch Mexican-Style Beer, Court Hispanics
 Emily Fredrix
Se habla Miller? Miller Brewing Co. is hoping Hispanics speak its name next month when the company introduces a beer flavored with lime and salt. Miller Chill, modeled after a popular style of Mexican beer called a “chelada,” will be test marketed throughout Florida, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and San Diego.
The Show Did Go On!
 Polly G. Vicars
If anyone had doubts that Los Bambinos have what it takes to make it to the top, they only had to have been there during Monday night's windstorm when those five young guys made lemonade out of lemons and gave the performance of their lives.
Add Mexico City to Chic List
 Mercury News
Jim Johnston, 56, who has lived in Mexico since 1994 and exclusively in Mexico City for the past 2 1/2 years as a printmaker and writer, believes that crime is exaggerated, pollution on the wane and nightlife on the rise.
Sammy Hagar Announces 2nd Annual Party Cruise
 Newsferatu
Sammy Hagar invites fans to join him once again for the 2nd Annual “Are We Having Any Fun Yet” Cruise that will make stops in Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan, Mexico and eventually come ashore in Cabo San Lucas to meet him for rockin’ live performances and infamous Cabo Wabo partying.
Tequila Days (and Nights)
 William M. Dowd
Blue agave grows in various parts of Mexico, but nowhere more in abundance than around Tequila, the town that gave the drink its name. From a distance, the huge fields of blue agave give the illusion of water. Close up, they evoke more of a dessert-like feel, the spiky blue-green plants springing from rich, brownish volcanic soil.
Fresh Mexican Limes Still Give Tequila Its Punch
 Maureen Gilmer
When life hands you lemons, break out the tequila and salt. While Mexicans have long drowned their sorrows in this native spirit, new gourmet tequilas offer a huge new variety to today's consumers.
Mexico's Blue Heaven: Both Town and Drink Make Tequila Enticing
 Michael Martinez
Tequila - the drink, not the city - is Mexico's national beverage, a fiery nectar made from the blue agave's sweet juice. Tequila - the city, not the drink - is where visitors come to drink and pay homage to the liquor.
Acid Trip
 Jordan Mackay
If you want to appear cool in the wine world, try calling yourself an "acid freak" - a term that describes someone whose taste has evolved from only enjoying wines that are fruity and accessible to appreciating ones that are racy, structured and austere.
Museum is Abuzz Over Rich Tequila
 Kathleen Miller
An intoxicating attraction has joined the Aztec calendar and the model Mayan Temple at the capital´s National Museum of Anthropology: gold- and platinum- cased bottles of tequila, the country´s most famous liquor.
Hands Off Our Tequila, Mexico Says
 Chris Aspin
Mexico's national pride, bruised time and again by a steady invasion of U.S. investors and culture, took another blow when one of its finest tequila makers was swallowed up by an American company.more »»»
A Drink a Day
 Susan Brink
People drink to drown sorrows, celebrate victories, enhance a meal or loosen up with friends — not necessarily to protect their hearts. Small wonder. Public health messengers — who remind us to quit smoking, eat fresh fruits and vegetables and exercise every day — are not about to tell people to start drinking.more »»»
French, US Drink Makers Eye Mexico's Herradura
 Reuters
Casa Herradura, among Mexico's most famous tequila makers, is in talks with three major U.S. and European drinks companies over its possible sale, the Mexican company said on Monday.more »»»
Casa Noble Tequila Wins Outstanding Tequila of the Decade Award
 24-7PressRelease
Casa Noble tequilas adds yet another very special distinction to its already vast collection of awards and achievements. Outstanding Tequilas of the World (OTW) recently proclaimed Casa Noble as "Outstanding Tequila of the Decade".more »»»
Top Mexican Tequila Sells for $225,000 a Bottle
 Reuters
Forget about the kind of tequila you slam down on the bar or knock back at parties in throat-burning shots with salt and lemon. If you're paying six figures, you might prefer to savor it in small sips.more »»»
Energy Beers Boost Brewing Industry
 Sheila Marikar
For centuries, cracking open a cold one has been the cue to kick back and relax. Now brewers hope Americans will take to a cold beer designed to rev up rather than slow down. Energy beer, a fusion of traditional ale and caffeine, is the latest craze to hit the beer industry.more »»»
Cuba to Boost Alcohol Production Capacity Fivefold
 Ivan Terrero
The Cuban sugar industry is about to embark on an accelerated program of alcohol production, increasing productive capacity fivefold by modernizing existing distilleries and installing new sugar cane fermentation plants.more »»»
Show Takes New Orleans Back to Burlesque
 Ann M. Simmons
In one sequence of "Bustout Burlesque," Nedra Nequan, whose stage name is Perle Noire, or the Black Pearl, springs onto the stage stripped down to a G-string, pasties and yellow featherlike ruffles on her wrists and ankles.more »»»
One Solution to the Margarita Mistery
 Jeanine Lee Kitchel
Was there a Margarita behind the Margarita? Of course. But contrary to what you may have imagined, this woman was not a Mexican beauty but instead a fledgling Hollywood starlet.more »»»
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