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 Shirley Valentine is Absolutely Superb!
 Twila Crawford
Don't miss New York actress Dana Zeller-Alexis' stellar performance as a plucky, wisecracking housewife on vacation in Puerto Vallarta in "Shirley Valentine's Vallarta Adventure" Thursday nights through Dec 13th at Santa Barbara Theater.
How Far Will the Strong Canadian Dollar Go in Mexico Today?
 Jim Scherrer
Of the nearly 50,000 North Americans in Vallarta, we estimate that 30-40% of them are Canadians. This percentage will surely increase as the Canadian dollar strengthens and the US real estate prices and the US dollar weaken.
Vallarta Society Focuses on Orchids
 T.J. Hartung
The Vallarta Orchid Society Lecture Series Continues on Saturday, November 24th with a special presentation, Photographing Your Pet Orchids and Other Valuables, starting at 1 pm at the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Admission is free.
Artist Lorenzo Bruderer at Sol y Luna
 PVNN
From November 21st-30th, Sol y Luna Art Galleries owner and director Alejandro Baez will be hosting wine receptions for the opening of two art exhibitions - "Regalos del Mar" and "Flesh" - by one talented North American artist: Lorenzo Bruderer.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
From musical theater productions and Home and Garden tours to the Gourmet Festival, art shows and charitable events, there's so much happening in Puerto Vallarta this high season you may get exhausted just from reading about all of the goings-on.
Meet the Artists Season Opener at Dante
 Claire & Joe Guarniere
Be sure to stop by Vallarta’s favorite art gallery on Wednesday, November 14th, as Galleria Dante presents the works of Luis Valui and Hector Buigues at their first "Meet the Artists" night of the 2007/2008 Puerto Vallarta art season.
 Vallarta Red Cross Gathers Aid for Tabasco
 Ariel Dueñas
The great team at the Red Cross Puerto Vallarta, led by Ing. Uriel Almaraz, are doing all they can to raise awareness and donations for the people of Tabasco and Chiapas - but there are only a few days left to gather all the help they can.
Catch the Fever at Buddha Lounge
 PVNN
Be sure to catch the newest & hottest dinner show in town on Sunday, November 18th at Uncommon Grounds Buddha Lounge, where Vallarta's favorite Thespian and Encore Boutique owner, Mikki Prost, will be starring in her own cabaret show, "Fever."
Puerto Vallarta Baby Gives Parents a Break
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta Vacation Baby, the first company of its kind in the Banderas Bay area, provides families traveling with infants and toddlers with a full range of baby products and equipment for a safe and sane holiday.
Cassandra Shaw Meets Success with Style
 Twila Crawford
On Saturday, November 17th from 7-10 pm Cassandra Shaw will be celebrating the success of the new jewelry, accessories and clothing store she opened last October at 276 Basilio Badillo. Refreshments will be served including wine and chocolate.
The Best of the Best in Puerto Vallarta
 Laura Gelezunas
The best of the best gathered at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on November 6, 2007 for the fifth annual Virtual Vallarta Readers' Choice Awards dinner, and BanderasNews video journalist, Laura Gelezunas, was on hand to capture all of the action.
Festival Gourmet International Vallarta
 PVNN
Festival Gourmet International Vallarta, the annual food and wine event that has been tempting the tastebuds of Banderas Bay area residents and visitors for the last 12 years, returns to Puerto Vallarta from November 8th-18th, 2007.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
From International Gourmet Festival dinners and events to theater productions and musical performances to charity fund raisers and health care seminars, there's plenty to see and do while you're Out and About in Puerto Vallarta this week.
 2007 Paradise Village Celebrity Sports Invitational
 Bob Cohen
From November 1st-4th, Hollywood came to Paradise Village and Nuevo Vallarta for the sixth time. Disguised as a sports invitational, the event featured three sports competitions, but winning wasn't at all important. Charity was the big winner.
Face Up at The Rejuvenation of Beauty
 Laura Gelezunas
Everyone wants to put their best face forward and as we age, this may become more of a challenge. A group in Puerto Vallarta lends a hand by showing some options to a live audience at last week's "The Rejuvenation of Beauty" event.
Ayuda a Los Animals Caring Crate Program
 Laura Gelezunas
Ayuda a Los Animals, part of the PEACE non-profit organization, is gearing up for another season of spay and neuter clinics, and there's an easy way for you to lend a paw if you are planning a trip to the Bay of Banderas.
Biblioteca Higuera Holiday Fundraiser
 Pamela Thompson
Get a jump-start on your Christmas shopping and help support the Children's Library in El Pitillal at the same time! With Christmas just around the corner, you won't want to miss the Biblioteca Higuera Holiday Boutique Benefit on November 26th.
Those Oldies but Goodies Opens Nov. 28th
 T.J. Hartung
"Those Oldies but Goodies," a celebration of the golden age of Rock & Roll, featuring local performers Mikki Prost, Len Greenough and Jace Damon opens November 28 at the Agustin Flores Contreras Cultural Auditorium in downtown Puerto Vallarta
Amigos de Bucerias Simply Speaking Series
 Harold Sokolove
Simply Speaking, the Amigos de Bucerias monthly program of informative and entertaining topics presented by persons with a Bucerias connection, will kick off at 7 pm (Jalisco time) on November 7th at the Bucerias Bilingual Cultural Center.
Looking for the Best Place in the World to Retire?
 Jim Scherrer
With International Living's Annual Global Retirement Index ranking Mexico as the world's top retirement haven and Conde Nast naming Vallarta the world's friendliest resort, it's no wonder that so many retirees have migrated to Puerto Vallarta.
Out And About In Puerto Vallarta
PVNN
Have you ever noticed how difficult it can be to find out who, what, why, where and when it's happening around the Bay? Twila Crawford's weekly column, Out and About in Puerto Vallarta will give you all the inside information.
New Beginnings in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit
 PVNN
Luma, the first full-ownership, active adult beachfront community in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, officially began construction with a groundbreaking ceremony and reception at their newly completed sales studio.
Kitchen Comes Alive On Day of the Dead
 Heather McPherson
Despite the dreary name, El Dia De Los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) is marked by vibrant bouquets of marigolds, heaping plates of favorite foods and lively parties that all celebrate lost loved ones in the ancient Mexican tradition.
Day of Dead Keeps Indigenous Roots in Rural Mexico
 Dora Alicia Rascon
On Nov. 1 and 2, Mexico and other Latin American countries celebrate the Day of the Dead. This is one of the most interesting holidays of the Mexican culture, both in its origin and its meaning. The Day of the Dead is also one of the most colorful fiestas and a popular tourist attraction.
5th Vallarta Int'l Half Marathon and 5K
 Bob Cohen
All over Vallarta, athletes are putting on their running shoes in preparation for the major running competition of the year - the 5th Annual Puerto Vallarta International Half Marathon and 5K Run will take place on Sunday, November 4th.
Talk About Shop 'til You Drop!
 Denise Derameé
Everyone has heard the age-old expression Shop 'til You Drop, but Encore Boutique owner Mikki Prost gave the phrase a whole new meaning when she offered Puerto Vallarta shoppers "all you can put on your body for $200 pesos" last week.
Do Mexicans Celebrate Halloween and the Day of the Dead?
 Allan Wall
Do Mexicans celebrate Halloween? Should they? At this time of year these issues are discussed, raising questions and controversies over Mexican identity, heritage, religion and commerce.
Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
 Capt. Juan Pablo
What more can I say - the fishing is great. It's exactly what you expect of Puerto Vallarta this time of year, a lot of dorado, a lot of tuna, a lot of marlin, a lot of most species, and most importantly, a lot of action.
What Your Home Wants You To Know - Residential Electrical 101
 Jim Morrison
Many expats who move to Puerto Vallarta are surprised to find that the electrical outlets in their home are ungrounded, and resolve immediately to have a grounded circuit installed to protect their computers. But protect them from what exactly?
November Breakfast Club
 Pamela Thompson
Be sure to stop by the RoofTop Restaurant at Hospital Medasist on Friday, November 2nd at 10 am for the Puerto Vallarta Breakfast Club! Come and meet new friends, chat with old ones, and find out what is going on in the community.
Online Tools For US Voters Abroad
 PVNN
The Pew Charitable Trusts and Overseas Vote Foundation (OVF) announced new web-based voter services to help the more than six million Americans living overseas take the steps necessary to vote in upcoming elections.
Sol y Luna Día de los Muertos Art Exhibit
 PVNN
Sol y Luna Contemporary Art Gallery in Old Town Puerto Vallarta invites you to a unique Día de los Muertos Celebration, Art Exhibition and Wine Reception on Wednesday, October 31st from 6 to 10 pm.
Serendipity: Thinking Small Leads to the Perfect Mexican Beach Town
 Monique Polak
Along the Pacific Coast north of Puerto Vallarta, visitors argue about which beach town is best. Our goal was to find out. We weren't looking for a lot: a sandy beach, fresh seafood, a laid-back atmosphere and a genuine taste of Mexico.
Happy and Healthy in Puerto Vallarta
 Pamela Thompson
Whether you're a visitor, a snowbird or a full-time resident, HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta's Monthly Newsletter & Calendar will help keep you healthy and happy this November.
A European Bistro on the Mexican Riviera
 Gary T. Beck
BanderasNews food writer and restaurant reviewer, Gary R. Beck, pays a visit to Vitea, a European bistro on the Malecón in downtown Puerto Vallarta serving up exceptional views and creative Mediterranean cuisine that make it a classic.
Puerto Vallarta Remembers Hurricane Kenna
 PVNN
It's been five years since Hurricane Kenna brushed Puerto Vallarta. Photographer Javier Pérez Jiménez has created an artistic photo documentary, which will be on display in various locations around town from October 25th through November 10th.
Celebrating Life and Death in Vallarta 
 PVNN
In Puerto Vallarta, the dead will soon walk the Earth — so let the parties begin! Starting on October 31st and continuing through November 2nd, the dearly departed will rise from their graves and join the living in celebration.
How Do You Get to Paradise?
 Jim Scherrer
Paradise, as defined by some dictionaries and religions, is heaven or any environment that is ultimately pleasurable. We can’t help you get to heaven; however we can give you some good tips on getting to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!
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