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Moto Cross III of Puerto Vallarta - April 29 and 30th
 Bob Cohen
The III Rally of the Puerto Vallarta Moto Cross was announced and will be held on April 29th and 30th, Saturday and Sunday. Officially named Moto TT III Desfio a Las Guacas 2006 at a press conference held at the La Explosiva Sports Bar by Benito Castillo, the Director of Sports for Televisa radio 94.3 FM.more »»»
Banderas Bay Trading Company Expands
 PVNN
The Banderas Bay Trading Company recently celebrated the opening of their new upscale "warehouse" store with an opening cocktail party. Join Banderas News Video Journalist, Laura Gelezunas, as she shows us the art of decorating in high style. more »»»
El Negro Grand Opening Party - a Splashing Success
 PVNN
An explosion of tastes and colors was unleashed on a crowd of around 300 guests at the Gala Opening of El Negro Restaurant on March 30th. Join Banderas News Video Journalist, Laura Gelezunas, as she pulls up a seat and gives us a taste.more »»»
Additions to the Peter Gray Museum
 PVNN
The Peter Gray Art Museum at the Centro Universitario de le Costa continues to expand the art collection which is on permanent display there. The museum has also recently added a snack-bar, serving snacks and soft drinks.more »»»
Company's Coming
 Harold Sokolove
Claudio Estrada, the Director of Proteccion Civil Y Bomberos for the Banderas Bay area, is preparing for the crush of visitors that will be visiting Vallarta during the Semana Santa holidays.more »»»
Restaurant Owner, Columnist and Poet
 Elena del Barrio
Nacho Cadena is a celebrity in Vallarta for his charismatic personality and active cultural and social life. He claims to follow the sun, and this is no flippant remark, but his inspired way of saying he lives the moment.more »»»
Corre Vallarta Carrera 10K Semana Santa Run Results
 Bob Cohen
At 8:00 AM Sunday morning, a group of about 200 runners lined up outside the Sports Stadium across from the Sheraton to kick off the busy Semana Santa week with a 10K run. For some it was competitive due to the prizes and pride; for others it was a healthy fun run.more »»»
Third Annual American School Scramble
 PVNN
Don't miss the fun on Saturday, May, 27th, as a 9 am shotgun start kicks off the Third Annual American School Scramble at El Tigre Golf Club. All amateur golfers, men and women, with or without handicaps, are invited for this fun-filled event to raise funds for the American School of Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
I Love to Cook - an Interview with Oscar Galvan
 Kathy Taylor
A few days following his fist win in a professional cooking contest, the Thierry Blouet Vallarta Trophy, Kathy Taylor had the pleasure of interviewing one of Mexico's hottest young chefs, Oscar Galvan.more »»»
Vallarta Trophy Cooking Competition
 Kathy Taylor
One of Mexico's rising culinary stars, 24 year old Oscar Galvan, Executive Chef of Agave Grill in Puerto Vallarta, was crowned on March 19th at the First Annual Thierry Blouet Vallarta Trophy Cooking Competition.more »»»
Corre Vallarta Carerra 10K Run
 Bob Cohen
There will be a 10K race this Sunday, April 9th at the Municipal Sports Stadium across from the Sheraton resort starting at 8:00 AM. The race is called the "Corre Vallarta Carrera 10K Semana Santa 2006." The event which expects a strong turnout is promoted in coordination with the State of Jalisco Sports Association.more »»»
The World Comes to Puerto Vallarta
 Josef Kandoll
Passengers on The World, one of the most deluxe cruise ships on earth, recently spent two days in Puerto Vallarta enjoyed gourmet meals prepared by some of the finest restaurants in the area, including: Café des Artistes, Daiquiri Dick's, La Palapa and Los Xitomates.more »»»
RISE in Puerto Vallarta
 Keith Amo
The Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, a non-profit shelter in Puerto Vallarta for babies and children under the age of 14, is currently providing for 50 children. If you are able to help even in a very small way, the kids who live in this wonderful place can continue to “bloom and grow” through the spring, summer, and fall months.more »»»
He Vows to Look U.S. in the Eye
 Sean Mattson
As night fell over a cramped working class neighborhood in this city that thrives on American and foreign tourism, presidential candidate Felipe Calderon might have caught even his supporters off guard describing the country he envisions.more »»»
Hatalsky Back in Winner's Circle at the Puerto Vallarta Blue Agave Golf Classic
 Sports Network
Morris Hatalsky shot a 2-under 70 on Sunday to win the Puerto Vallarta Blue Agave Golf Classic by one shot over Scott Simpson. Hatalsky ended the tournament at 9-under-par 207 for his third win on the Champions Tour and first since the 2003 Columbus Southern Open.more »»»
April Events at Cornerstone Hospital
 PVNN
In April, Cornerstone Hospital is planning a series of health-related activities and events designed to keep you healthy and happy all month long. From some great support groups to Skin Clinics and check-ups, the staff at Cornerstone is ready to assist you in any way they can. more »»»
Banderas Bay Regatta
 Kathy Taylor
The first annual month-long Festival Nautico continues with the running of the 10th annual Banderas Bay Regatta from March 31st to April 2nd. The best viewing area is from the shores of Nuevo Vallarta, and all activities will be based at Paradise Village.more »»»
Gato Romero at the Blue Agave Golf Classic
 PVNN
Though the official inauguaration of the Blue Agave Golf Classic began Wednesday, the week long celebration had already started, with some of the biggest names of golf in Mexico already here in Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
Sculpture of Mexican Dancers to Grace the Malecón
 Jim Callan
Jim Demetro, known throughout the United States for his sculptures featured in both public locations and private collections, brings his artistic work to Puerto Vallarta with two life-sized statues which will become a part of the new Malecón extension.more »»»
Hospital Cornerstone Upcoming Events
Pamela Thompson
Here's to a healthy Semana Santa! Spring is here, Easter is just around the corner, and Cornerstone Hospital is offering a variety of health-related events to help you stay healthy and feeling your very best.more »»»
Local Animals Looking for Love
 PVNN
For over 1½ years the Animal Shelter of Puerto Vallarta has been promoting the wellbeing, respect and care of all animals. Join Banderas News video journalist, Laura Gelezunas, as she takes a look at this fairly new facility and puts on this week's Pet Parade to show us some of the cuddly creatures who are ready for a new home.more »»»
Join the Pirates For Pupils Spinnaker Sail March 28th
 Sue Fornoff
Tuesday, March 28th is the date for this year's Pirates For Pupils Spinnaker Sail. Everyone is invited to join in this fun day on the water. The event begins at Vallarta Yacht Club at Paradise Village Marina at 9.00 a.m. - Jalisco time.more »»»
Local Author Publishes New Book
 Kathryn Hardin
Yelapa-based American writer, Robert Hardin, has recently published his third novel. FEDERAL OFFENSE is a courtroom thriller set in the San Francisco Bay Area. The book is timely - criminal defense attorney, David Armstrong, has to contend with illegal powers the F.B.I. and federal prosecutors have assumed in their "War on Terror."more »»»
Gala PV - Mundo Cuervo
 PVNN
After two days of intense negotiations, the participants in this year's Gala PV took some time to enjoy a Mexican Fiesta at the Sheraton Hotel, and Banderas News video journalist Laura Gelezunas had a front row seat at the party.more »»»
Festival Nautico Catch and Release Fishing Tournament
 Kathy Taylor
A part of the month-long Festival Nautico, the Banderas Bay Catch and Release Fishing Tournament will be taking place at the newly opened Opequimar Yacht Club in Marina Vallarta on March 25th, 2006 from 7 am to 5 pm.more »»»
Talking Tourism at the Annual Gala PV
 PVNN
On March 14th and 15th, the annual Gala PV took place at the Fiesta Americana Hotel. Join Banderas News video journalist, Laura Gelezunas, as she takes a look at how this event helps increase tourism in Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
Banderas Bay Fishing Report
 Myles Lineberger
The fishing has been up and down for the past month but with a good Captain and some luck you can catch fish both offshore and inshore. The fishing in the bay gets harder and harder every year and it's because of over fishing, mostly with illegal nets.more »»»
Lending a Hand to Turtle Rescue
 Cindy Loose
The next evening, as we release the newest batch of turtles hatched that day, I wish them luck in their perilous journey. I say a little prayer that each mother, on her return, will find a tortuguero waiting to greet her.more »»»
From the Hands of Two Masters
 Kathy Taylor
Two of the world's top chefs, Thierry Blouet and Gerard Dupont, are offering bilingual cooking classes in the elite setting of Puerto Vallarta's Café des Artistes on March 21, 23, 24 and 25th.more »»»
Charity Golf Tournament Volunteers Needed!
 PVNN
So, you enjoy golf... But what if we told you that volunteering for the Vallarta Blue Agave Golf Classic would not only give you the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the greatest names in golf - but would also give you the chance to give something back to the community that gives us all so much?more »»»
Vallarta Blue Agave Golf Classic
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is the place to be from March 27th-April 2nd, as the PGA Champions Tour and ClubCorp host the Blue Agave Golf Classic at the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at Vista Vallarta Golf Club.more »»»
Thierry Blouet Vallarta Trophy Cooking Competition
 Kathy Taylor
Maintaining his status as one of the culinary visionaries in this Pacific paradise, Thierry Blouet, owner of Puerto Vallarta's outstanding restaurant Café de Artistes, has established the first ever local chef competition. Entry deadline is March 8th, and the competition will take place on March 19th in the Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor.more »»»
Strategic Hotels Acquires 47.5 Acres for Upscale Resort, 55 Luxury Homes
 Gail Kalinoski
Strategic Hotels and Resorts is planning to build a luxury, all-suite resort and approximately 55 homes on 47.5 oceanfront acres in Nayarit, at the La Solana Hotel and Villas development site, adjacent to its Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita.more »»»
The American School Presents My Fair Lady
 PVNN
The American School of Puerto Vallarta is a place where bright, energetic and motivated students and teachers work together to discover the joys of learning. This month, school librarian Renee Perez is hard at work with her cast of very talented students - rehearsing for their next theater production, My Fair Lady.more »»»
San Pancho Could Become Mexico's Next Hot Stop
 Alfredo Corchado
Maybe it was the impossibly bright orange sunset over the Pacific Ocean, the sound of waves crashing onto the shore, briefly disturbing the peace and the silence around us. Or it may have been the eclectic crowd – old hippies, yuppies and the ultrarich – enjoying the isolated innocence on an unspoiled Mexican beach.more »»»
Vallarta Race Proves to Be 1,000 Nautical Miles of Fun
 Catherine French
In 1953, San Diego Yacht Club began hosting international races that start in the waters just off Point Loma and finish in various ports in Mexico. This year, 15 boats entered the Vallarta Race, and even with plenty of ups and downs, racers enjoyed the lighthearted event.more »»»
Champions Tour Cart Ban Lifted for Puerto Vallarta Golf Classic
 Bill Fields
The Champions Tour Division Board voted this week to allow players to again use golf carts on the Champions Tour, beginning with the Puerto Vallarta Golf Classic Mar. 31-Apr. 2 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.more »»»
Linh Goben, soon to be Commodore of the Punta Mita Yacht & Surf Club
 latitude38.com
Today's Photo of the Day is of the lovely Linh Goben, soon to become Commodore of the Punta Mita Yacht & Surf Club on Banderas Bay. She's not Commodore yet because the club won't be founded until March 27, the night before the Pirates for Pupils Spinnaker Run for Charity from Punta Mita to Paradise Marina.more »»»
Total Fitness - with No Boys Allowed!
 PVNN
Total Fitness Gym in Marina Vallarta has been helping women get into shape for over four years. Recently, the gym was sold to Elisa Tovar, a long-time physical fitness instructor. Join video journalist Laura Gelezunas, as she takes a tour of the revamped fitness salon.more »»»
Banderas Bay Nautical Festival Continues
 Latitude38.com
This is the first year of the nearly non-stop month-long Festival Nautico de Bahia de Banderas in Mexico, and the action has been hot and heavy. It all started with the end of the San Diego to Vallarta Race.more »»»
Resort Offering Free Weddings at Vallarta Palace
 LoveTripper.com
Couples find plenty of good reasons to marry in Mexico but Palace Resorts offers another good reason: free weddings. Guests at Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort, Aventure Spa Palace and the new Vallarta Palace can take advantage of a free wedding package.more »»»
Blue Blazes Takes Top Honors in San Diego to Vallarta Race
 latitude38.com
Dennis Pennell's San Diego-based R/P 50 Blue Blazes took top honors in both Americap Division 3 and in fleet in the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta race, which, for most entries, ended with a slow crawl to the finish line.more »»»
Thomas White Sued for Alleged Sexual Abuse in SF
 Bay City News
A San Francisco financier who faces criminal charges of so-called "sexual tourism" has been sued in federal court by three young Mexican men who claim he sexually abused them at his villa in Puerto Vallarta in the mid-1990s.more »»»
In Their Own Words...
 Doug Davies
The controversy surrounding the development of the new La Cruz Marina has captured international attention, calling into question the security of ANY real estate investment by foreigners in Mexico. But what about the beachfront homeowners on "ground zero" in La Cruz... Who are they, where are they from, and what do they have to say?more »»»
Second Annual Puerto Vallarta Dog Show
 PVNN
Over 300 canines from Puerto Vallarta and the Banderas Bay area got to strut their stuff during the Second Annual Puerto Vallarta Dog Show, and Banderas News video journalist Laura Gelezunas was there to put the spotlight on man's best friend.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Festival Indigena Wixaritari - Tatei Kie
 PVNN
Offering the world a glimpse into the rich ancesteral customs and cultures of Mexico, the first annual Festival Indigena Wixaritari - Tatei Kie is scheduled to take place at Plaza Caracol in Puerto Vallarta from March 4th-26th.more »»»
Eclectic Jewelry Designer Visits Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
Eclectic jewelry designer Lou Zeldis will be visiting Puerto Vallarta, and you can meet him at Viva Jewelry and Boutique at 274 Basilio Badillo in Old Town on Wed, March 8th from 6-11 pm. Zeldis sells privately through galleries in Tokyo, New York and Los Angeles, and for the last three years at Viva Jewelry in Vallarta.more »»»
Between Piales and Manganas
 Adán Leyva
Earlier this month, droves of "Cowboys" from fifteen states in Mexico came to Puerto Vallarta to compete in the 4th edition National Charro Championship, but the Tracomsa Charros of Nuevo Leon left the competition in the dust, winning the championship with 344 points.more »»»
Bahia de Bandera Hosts National Children's Optimist Regatta
 PVNN
Scheduled to take place on March 3rd, 4th, and 5th, the first event of the month-long Festival Nautico is the Children's Optimist Regatta, in which junior sailors will be competing for a place on Mexico's National Optimist team and a chance to advance to the North American, European and World Championship Regattas for Optimist sailors.more »»»
Volunteer Vet Clinic in Punta Mita
 Sue Fornoff
When most people think of a trip to Punta Mita, they dream of sun, sand, and cerveza. But for Canadian Veterinarians Alex Hare, Dave Szentimrey, Karen Hill, Herb Loeman, and vet tech Erin Hennessey, it was an opportunity to help people and their pets in the small town of Emiliano Zapata.more »»»
WorldHotels Welcomes Nine Mexico Boutique Hotels
 PRWEB
WorldHotels, the world’s fastest growing group of independent hotels, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Puerto Vallarta, Mexico-based Mexico Boutique Hotels to provide nine of their destination hotels with sales, marketing and distribution services.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Squeeze
 Daniel Bernardi
“Puerto Vallarta Squeeze” has ambiguously sat on the shelf since its completion in 2003 with the exception of the odd private screening and will finally be released on DVD in the States on April 11, 2006.more »»»
Beach Home Loses Beach
 J.N. Sbranti
A Modesto couple has learned the hard way about the perils of buying property in Mexico. The $680,000 beachfront home they purchased last spring on the Pacific Coast is no longer next to the beach: The water in front of their home is being filled in, and the new land that's being created will be developed.more »»»
Crocs in Vallarta?
 Bob Cohen
Hop on a boat, stroll on the beach, or walk to a meeting, CROCS are the most comfortable and versatile shoes you'll ever own. This week, a group of Puerto Vallarta residents were invited to a Crocs party at a great new restaurant in town; Joe Jack's Fish Shack.more »»»
Racing the Wind
 Kathy Taylor
Three of the premiere sailing events in Mexico take place in March right here in Vallarta. These internationally recognized races are part of the month-long Festival Nautico, sponsored by the states of Nayarit and Jalisco who share the shores of beautiful Banderas Bay.more »»»
Vaya con Dias, Richard
 Marilyn "Sunshine" Grande
Last Thursday, a large group of Richard Kaplan's friends and loved ones gathered together to bid him good-bye - and BanderasNews video journalist, Laura Gelezunas was there to capture the memories of some of Richard's closest friends.more »»»
Fourth National Charro Invitational February 16-19
 PVNN
Mark your calendars for Feb 16-19th for the 4th National Charro Invitational. This year teams from fifteen states throughout Mexico will come to Vallarta to compete in what is truly the Mexican national sport.more »»»
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