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 Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
Between all of the snowbirds returning to the Banderas Bay area for the winter and so many of our favorite art, music, charitable and community events going on, there are plenty of things to see and do while you're Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.
Nacho & Carmen Jacobo: Sharing a Passion for Mexican Art
 Roberta Rand
When you step into the Indigena Gallery on Calle Juarez in the heart of Puerto Vallarta's bustling Old Town, the first thing you notice is the sheer volume of art and artists represented. The gallery features two floors and over 5,300 square feet of display space. No knock-offs from China here.
 Spotlight on Vallarta: Learn Spanish at the Spanish Experience Center
 SF Productions
In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, we interview the staff and students at the Spanish Experience Center to get a handle on how the 'immersion' approach to language learning can help students pick up Spanish more quickly and effectively than other language learning programs.
Animal Lovers Celebrate Their Work Toward a Kinder World
 Pegeen White
More than one hundred and twenty very well intentioned and generous people attended the SPCA-PV's Evening Under the Stars fund raiser at Hacienda San Angel on November 28th, resulting in the organization's most financially successful event ever.
San Pancho's Galeria Corazon is Moving to New Location
 Ed Schwartz
Galeria Corazon owners Judi and John Levens have teamed up with Judith Anderson's Galeria Serendipidty to share a new space at the corner of Avenida Tercer Mundo and Calle Cuba, one block from the beach in San Pancho. A formal opening and reception will take place at 6 pm on December 20.
Live in Mexico and Save Using the INAPAM Card
 Jennifer McVey
The Mexican government, in an effort to help keep Mexico an appealing place for retirees and expatriates around the world, has created the INAPAM card to give senior citizens over the age of 60 who are legal residents of Mexico a discount on many services and products that they need.
June Rosen Lopez 9th Annual Holiday Open House
 PVNN
If you haven't started your Christmas shopping yet, you won't want to miss local jeweler June Rosen Lopez's 9th Annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 13 from 2 to 8 pm. June invites you to visit her home and gallery, where you can see her new creations and find gifts for everyone on your list.
Puerto Vallarta Chamber Orchestra Holiday Concert
 PVNN
The Puerto Vallarta Chamber Orchestra begins its fifth season by performing with the Banderas Bay Community Choir on the newly expanded outdoor amphitheater stage at the American School (Colegio Americano) in Marina Vallarta on Sunday, December 13th at 8 pm.
Another Important December Event - Banana Cantina’s First Charity Dinner for Becas Vallarta
 Polly G. Vicars
December just gets better and better in Vallarta. Get out your calendars again and mark December 9th at 7 pm for the first Charity Night of the season at Banana Cantina. Owner Debbi Eagan has teamed up with renowned chef Seth Cloutman to design a very special evening to benefit Becas Vallarta.
Democrats Abroad's John Chudy Ph.D at IFC
 Paul Crist
On December 9th at the International Friendship Club, Democrats Abroad Guatemala Chairman John Chudy Ph.D. will present a slide show and discussion exploring what went wrong to derail the US economy and whether the stimulus package approved in early 2009 can effectively correct its trajectory.
Becas: A December of Fun and Good Works
 Polly G. Vicars
The leisurely pace of this beautiful city by the sea is palpably quickened every December, especially for Becas Vallarta! On the 1st, Guiterrez Rizo begins its Round-Up for Becas, the Annual Becas Posada is on the 5th at Los Mangos Library and the River Cafe Becas Breakfast is on the 16th.
Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
 Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas
In this edition of Banderas Beat, Laura introduces us to Sierra del Mar Los Arcos, exclusive condominium residences on the south shores of Puerto Vallarta that offer much more than spectacular views and a new diva in town who'll make you look and feel great.
Puerto Vallarta Film Festival December 2-6
 Alex Gomez
Don't miss the 6th Annual Vallarta Film Festival! Scheduled to take place December 2nd-6th at Cinemark Theater in Plaza Caracol, the 2009 PV Film Fest will feature five consecutive days of full-length films and documentaries from Hollywood and around the world.
Charity Whale Watching with Healthcare Resources & Ocean Friendly Tours
 Polly G. Vicars
Pam Thompson’s HealthCare Resources is working with Ocean Friendly Tours to provide exciting Charity Whale Watching this season with a portion of each ticket sold going to benefit three different charities: Becas Vallarta, The Street Children of Puerto Vallarta, and Los Mangos Library.
Concierto Clásico de Otoño a Big Success
 Cecilia Scriban
With another celebration of the young Vallartans' classical music over, we wish to sincerely thank the Director, Lic. Ricardo Murrieta and his most attentive staff again for hosting and helping with our young people's free concert this past Friday, November 20 at the Biblioteca Los Mangos.
An Evening with Hans King at Abbey Hotel
 Ed Thomas
Physic medium and spiritual teacher Hans King will be speaking at the Abbey Hotel, Pulpito 138 & Olas Altas on the south side of Puerto Vallarta, on Friday, December 4th at 7:30 pm.
Kim Kuzma Live at bite me! beach club
 Grant Hunermund
Every night's a party when Kim Kuzma comes to Puerto Vallarta! The sexy girl next door with the big voice who belts out everything from R&B standards to her own beat-driven dance tunes will be playing at bite me! beach club on November 30th from 6-8 pm and every Monday and Saturday in December.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
From the latest news and local happenings to where to go and what to do while you're Out and About in Puerto Vallarta, Twila's got the scoop. So if you want to be 'in the know,' be sure to read this week's column.
Jazz & Blues Night at the Polo Club
 Bill Bell
Thursday Night is Jazz & Blues Night at the Polo Club in San Pancho, Nayarit. From 6:30 to 8:30 every Thursday Night, you can hear one of the best new bands on the Coast playing Originals, Jazz standards, French standards and Blues, in one of the Banderas Bay area's most magical settings.
Mijo! Brands Launches Beach Concierge
 Daniel Gomez
Mijo! Brands has launched Beach Concierge in Puerto Vallarta. The full service, private, concierge-services company is dedicated to providing its local and visiting clients with a full roster of services focused on making life luxuriously simple.
Living in Paradise is 'Paradise'
 Polly G. Vicars
In reading Jim Sherrer’s great article on BanderasNews today entitled 'Dangerous Living in Mexico?' I agreed with almost everything he said. However, I have to correct a few misconceptions about Vallartenses or Mexicans from any part of this beautiful county...
Puerto Vallarta - A Biker's Heaven!
 Sylvie Scopazzo
On the weekend of November 27th, the streets of Puerto Vallarta will be roaring with the sounds of revving motorcycles. The "Ovejas Negras 69" will be hosting a biker event located at the Flamingos fair grounds just behind the Plaza Santa Maria near the Mega Commercial Centro.
Chad Buck Exhibition at T Fuller Fine Art
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco Bay area constructivist painter Chad Buck offers an exhibition of new work at T. Fuller Fine Art on December 5th at 7 pm. The new exhibit, which features silverpoints on linen canvas as well as new transcendent paintings, will be on display through January 9, 2010.
Sally's Corner Inauguration November 27
 Pamela Thompson
In loving memory of Sally Conley and her very own little library in El Pitillal, "Biblioteca de Higuera", we are so very proud to announce the opening of El Rincon de Sally. Mark your calendars for November 27th for the Biblioteca Los Mangos Anniversary Celebration & Inauguration of Sally's Corner.
Dangerous Living in Mexico?
 Jim Scherrer
Have you heard the horror stories about traveling through Mexico? Worst yet, can you imagine living there? Well, being the adventurous and courageous retirees that we are, in 1997 we bought a beautiful new mountainside villa overlooking Banderas Bay and downtown in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Vallarta Thanksgiving 2009 Dinner Planner
 PVNN
Vacationing in Vallarta and don't feel like cooking a big turkey dinner? Not to worry, many Banderas Bay area restaurants are set to serve Thanksgiving dinner with all the traditional dishes. Here are just a few of the places in Vallarta to get your turkey and dressing dished up for you...
Slow Food: Eating Locally, Literally
 Laura Gelezunas
Take time to savor the flavors. Make a meal an occasion. Enjoy food traditions from Puerto Vallarta and the Bay of Banderas at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on Los Muertos Beach. Be sure to secure your seat for the special Slow Food feast on Saturday, November 28 at 7:30 pm.
Early Birds Have All The Fun!
 Polly G. Vicars
On November 18th, one hundred and fifty Vallartenses and visitors gathered at La Palapa Restaurant on Los Muertos Beach for the first Becas Breakfast of the season, raising enough money for 22 junior high or 6 senior high or five university becados to have their scholarships paid for another year!
Christmas in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Jim Scherrer
With perfect weather, beautiful beaches, fabulous restaurants, very hospitable, gentle, and courteous English speaking locals, clean water and food, safety and security a major priority, and activities galore, you'll not have a Merrier Christmas than in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Humpback Whales Return to the Banderas Bay
 Keith May
It is with a HUGE smile on my face that I inform you all that the Humpback whales have indeed returned to Banderas Bay. I have received two credible reports of Humpback whales in the bay – the first being on November 1st near Le Kliff and the second on November 11th near Los Muertos pier.
Vallarta Orchid Society Lecture Series: Growing Orchids from Seeds - Part 1
 T.J. Hartung
The Vallarta Orchid Society lecture series continues this month with a series of talks on the complexities of growing orchids from seeds. Join us for the first talk, which will take place at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens on Saturday, November 28, starting at 1 pm.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
Twila Crawford
With all kinds of fun things to do, from festivals and fundraisers to checking out the food at some new and some of your long-time favorite restaurants, there's always something to keep you entertained while you are Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.
Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
 Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas
In this edition of Banderas Beat, Laura shows us what's cooking this month - from a behind-the-scenes look at the Festival Gourmet with Kaiser Maximilian guest Chef Jeremy Kittleson, to how Kuko's, a new pizza joint on the south side, tosses up a great pie.
Mexican Revolution Day 2009
 Allan Wall
Mexico has a number of fiestas patrias, and the one coming up next is the November 20th celebration of the anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. Well, it's called November 20th, although it's now officially celebrated on the third Monday of November, which is today, so happy Mexican Revolution Day!
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