nr-monarch-butterflies-up-144-pct-in-mexico.htm Monarch Population in Mexico Increased by 144 Percent 1504 monarchs.gif Associated Press The number of Monarch butterflies that reached wintering grounds in Mexico is up 144% over last year, experts said Wednesday. According to data presented by Mexican environmental authorities, this year, the butterflies cover 14.95 acres, up from 6.12 acres a year ago. ----------------- ent-democrats-abroad-vallarta-academy-awards.htm DA Film Series: Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees 1511 oscar.gif Democrats Abroad Costa Banderas From February 3-23, Democrats Abroad Costa Banderas will present 'Academy Award Month,' featuring 8 of 2018's best films - all of which have been nominated for Best Picture Oscars - followed by an Oscar Party on the 24th! The venue will be Incanto in downtown Puerto Vallarta. ------------------ art-angeline-kyba-2019-art-exhibition.htm Art Exhibition by Angeline Kyba Opens February 7 1012 angelinekyba10.gif BanderasNews.com Don't miss the opening reception of Angeline Kyba's newest art works on Thursday, February 7, from 6-9 pm. Everyone is invited to come to the artist's home studio in downtown Puerto Vallarta to celebrate the opening of the exhibition, which features 40 + oil paintings.