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Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic a Smashing Success
LivePuntaMita.com

Every year, the Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic keeps topping itself in terms of events, guest chefs and winemakers, golf play, and participants! The IV edition, which took place April 4-6, was a smashing success, with flawless organization and all events filled to capacity.

Celebrate Earth Day at Vallarta Botanical Gardens
Marie Callan

Every year on April 22, over a billion people celebrate Earth Day by inspiring awareness of and appreciation for earth's environment. If you are in the Banderas Bay area, consider visiting the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Traditionally, they celebrate with tree plantings and Gardens tours.

Old Town Farmers' Market Keeps the Celebrations Going
Erin Staley

This week Mexico will be celebrating Semana Santa. If you're in Vallarta, be sure to stop by the Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural for a whirlwind of fun. With live music, international edibles, and unique arts & crafts, we've got it all to keep the celebrations going.

2014 Puerto Vallarta Mardi Gras Video Released
Tim Longpré

Puerto Vallarta's widely beloved 2014 Mardi Gras celebration and impressive lineup of entries have been captured on video by Christian Arias and Elidé Hernández. The Media-Pro production is available to view on the event website, mardigraspv.com.

Puerto Vallarta Bugambilia Festival May 9-11, 2014
Kimberley Bennett

Now in its second edition, the Bugambilia Festival showcases what Puerto Vallarta is all about; a sense of community, remarkably friendly folks, a vibrant culture, good times, great food, and incredible natural beauty. Join us May 9-11, 2014 to explore and enjoy springtime in Vallarta.

Vallarta to Host its First FIVB Beach Volleyball Open
FIVB.org

Puerto Vallarta is preparing to host the first FIVB Puerto Vallarta Beach Volleyball Open from May 6th-11th. While this will be the first FIVB international event in Vallarta, it will be the fifth time that Mexico has hosted a FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event.

10th Annual Vallarta Altruism Festival Set for May 4
Banderas News Team

Scheduled to be held in the beachfront garden at the Marriott CasaMagna Resort in Marina Vallarta on May 4th, the 10th International Altruism Festival promises to deliver a wonderful mix of charity, culture, entertainment, delicious food, and good energy. Reserve your tickets TODAY!

New and Revised Tax Requirements for Foreign Investors
Grace Ramirez

As the world becomes more digitalized and more integrated, our fiscal duties also become more transparent. There have been many changes in each of our respective countries of residence's new and revised tax requirements and, at tax time, it is best to be prepared.

Hunting for the Perfect Easter or Spring Getaway?
BanderasNews.com

Still hunting for the perfect Easter or Spring getaway? Look no further than Las Alamandas Resort. Located 80 miles south of Puerto Vallarta along Mexico's famed Costalegre coast, Las Alamandas is the perfect place to create vacation memories that will last a lifetime.

IFC Celebrates Another Successful Season April 13
Janie Albright Blank

The Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club will celebrate another successful season of serving the community with a buffet brunch at Casa Fantasia on Sunday, April 13th at 10 am. Come learn more about the IFC's charitable programs and what they've accomplished this year.

The Legendary Tom Coster to Perform at the VYC
Richard Williams

The Vallarta Yacht Club is again honored to welcome jazz keyboardist and award winning composer Tom Coster, who will perform a dinner show on April 21 at 6 pm. Tom has been performing for over 50 years and has played with and/or composed for many groups, including Carlos Santana.

Vallarta Men's Chorus Dinner Dance & Auction a Success
pvmenschorus.org

A colorful event in an elegant setting, the Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus' second annual dinner, dance & auction was more than just fun. Guests enjoyed an elaborate evening at Garza Blanca that included silent and live auctions, a sunset dinner, music & dancing - all for a good cause!

Celebrating Semana Santa & Pascua in Puerto Vallarta
Banderas News Team

In Mexico, the Easter holidays are a two-week celebration, combining Semana Santa (Holy Week) and Pascua (the following week). A time of national vacations, 'Spring Break' brings thousands of Mexicans to Puerto Vallarta and the beaches of Banderas Bay for some family fun.

Vallarta Restaurant Week Celebrates 10 Years May 15-31
BanderasNews.com

Every year from May 15-31, dining out in Puerto Vallarta is not only more fun, but also more affordable! For the tenth year in a row, Vallarta Restaurant Week offers you the chance to dine at some of the Banderas Bay region's most recognized restaurants at savings of up to 50%!

2014 Gala Vallarta - Nayarit Surpasses Expectations
Rodrigo Lopez Becerril

With 1,897 business meetings held between 74 travel wholesalers and 90 Banderas Bay area hotels, the 2014 Gala Vallarta-Nayarit, held at Puerto Vallarta's International Convention Center April 2-4th, surpassed expectations, said Jalisco Tourism Secretary Enrique Ramos Flores.

Democrats Abroad Tuesday Film: 'A Royal Affair'
David Kamp and Judy Snow

As part of their Every Tuesday Night Film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico is proud to present this week's movie, 'A Royal Affair.' This 2012 historical drama film will be shown at the Paradise Community Center on April 8th, at 7:00 pm.

Daylight Saving Time in Mexico Starts April 6th
John Thomas

Daylight saving time, usually referred to as the 'Horario de Verano' in Mexico, begins at 2:00 am local time on Sunday, April 6, 2014. So if you are lucky enough to be here in Puerto Vallarta, don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed this Saturday night!

April 4th Vallarta News Brief and Weekend Events
Banderas News Team

There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Puerto Vallarta news headlines and community announcements, plus a couple of this weekend's events that you won't want to miss.

Easter Piano Recital at Biblioteca Los Mangos
BanderasNews.com

Setting the tone for this Lenten period, Biblioteca Los Mangos is proud to invite you to a very special performance. One of Los Mangos's music workshop students, Joshua Rodriguez Macias, will perform a free classical piano recital at the Library on Thursday, April 10 at 7 pm.

FUNdraising Events to Support Vallarta Pride 2014
vallartapride.com

Several local businesses have joined together to create fundraising events for Vallarta Pride 2014, scheduled to take place from May 22nd through the 26th. From book readings and 'Drag Races' to dining and socializing, these events are designed to make Vallarta Pride 2014 exceptional.

Discover the Magical 'Wizard of Oz' April 3-5 at ASPV
Eduardo Garcia

The cast from ASPV’s upcoming musical production of 'The Wizard of Oz' recently presented a short version of the production to passersby at the Los Arcos Amphitheater on the Malecon. The full show will take place at the American School of Puerto Vallarta theater April 3-5.

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