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Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Mexican Revolution Day
 Lorena Sonrisas
Puerto Vallarta will be filled with the sights, sounds & flavors of Mexico this week as the city celebrates the 104th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. The celebrations begin with the official observance and parade on November 17th and continue from November 20-22.
November 14 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 Vallarta news headlines, some community announcements, and a couple of this weekend's events that you won't want to miss.
 Daiquiri Dick's 9th Annual Puerto Vallarta Pet Picnic
 Laura Gelezunas
Get ready for a doggone good time! The 9th Annual Pet Picnic returns to Daiquiri Dick's on December 6th at 11 am. Grab your four-legged friend and head to the restaurant's patio overlooking Los Muertos Beach on the South side of Puerto Vallarta for a howling good time.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a Food Lover's Paradise
 Russell Faulkner
One of Mexico's most popular destination for food culture and world-class restaurants, Puerto Vallarta has a vibrant culinary scene - second only to Mexico City. If dining out for every meal is your idea of a dream vacation, PV has something delicious for every taste and budget.
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta Set to Open December 2014
 Globe News Wire
How would you like to spend your winter vacation in a brand-new all inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - while saving up to 60 percent? Playa Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the upcoming opening of Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta, with Grand Opening Savings for a limited time.
Cirque du Soleil to Open Theme Park in Nuevo Vallarta
 Mary Forgione
Montreal-based Cirque du Soleil has partnered with resort developer Grupo Vidanta to open a first-of-its kind theme park in Nuevo Vallarta. The park will feature a common storyline, performances by Cirque artists, and an outdoor arena for as many as 5,000 spectators.
The Berries are Back at PV's Old Town Farmers Market
 Erin Staley
With Puerto Vallarta's Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural in full swing again, we are delighted to fill our bags with 'make it, bake it, grow it' goodies. So what's at the top of our shopping list this week? Juicy, just-picked strawberries and blackberries from Frutas Frescas!
Kaiser Maximilian Welcomes Gourmet Festival Guest Chef
 Laura Gelezunas
It is time to celebrate culinary excellence at the 20th Annual Festival Gourmet. Chefs from all over the world have gathered in Vallarta to cook at area restaurants from November 13-23. Kaiser Maximilian is featuring Executive Chef Chris Bradley from Untitled Restaurant in NYC.
Tweeting Gone Wild: Birdwatching at Las Alamandas
 Ed Placidi
Mexico's Costalegre is home to about 270 species of birds. Las Alamandas' bird watching tours are individually planned to fulfill each guest's expectations and preferences. On the excursions, guests may hike forest trails, visit sweet-water lagoons and sail to island rookeries.
Rain Couldn't Stop Vallarta's IX i madonnari Festival
 Marie Callan & Tim Wilson
After 3 days of hard work on the part of the participants, including dealing with Friday night's rain, the ninth edition of the Puerto Vallarta 'I Madonnari' Festival ended on Sunday, November 9th, with awards given in the adults, teenagers and children's categories.
Thanksgiving in PV? Let Daiquiri Dick's Do the Cooking!
 Laura Gelezunas
There are those of us who enjoy the eating part of Thanksgiving more than the cooking part. If you don't feel like turning on the oven and heating up the house, especially in Puerto Vallarta, you can get your turkey fix at Daiquiri Dick’s Restaurant several ways.
Jalisco Researching Drug Tests at Roadside Checkpoints
 Maricarmen Rello
Given the decline in alcohol related traffic accidents in 2014, Jalisco's Ministry of Health has proposed 'rapid' drug testing in addition to the breathalyzer tests during the 'Operation Lifesaving' roadside checkpoint campaign, and at the scene of accidents, throughout the state.
9th Hook the Cure Tournament Reels in $420,000 USD
 Gary Green
The Ninth Annual Hook the Cure event, held in Puerto Vallarta Nov 6-9th, was highlighted by festivities, celebrity appearances, auctions and an awards gala. A bevy of people from all over the world supported the event, which netted $420,000 USD for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
VYC Junior Sailing Fundraiser a Cirque du Solei Dinner
 Ibis de Teresa
The Vallarta Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program is holding their bi-annual fundraiser on November 15 - the weekend of the Regatta de la Revolución, November 15th & 16th. The event begins at 5:30 pm and the price of dinner tickets is $350 pesos for adults and $175 pesos for children under 12.
Canadian Priest Takes a Vallarta Vacation with Meaning
 Nancy MacPhee
For the past four years, Fr. Eloi Arsenault has spent his winters in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. But he's not staying at world-class resorts. The retired priest is living among the poorest of the poor and, with help from back home, working to make a better life for the children of Mexico.
Drag Derby Beautifies Olas Altas & Pulpito Street Plaza
 C.D. Selph
Remember last May's Pulpito Drag Derby? Remember how much fun we had betting on our favorite contestants as they wobbled on the cobblestones and galloped-up the stairs alongside the soon-to-be completed funicular? Wonder what those piles of brick on either end of Pulpito will become?
ACT LGBT Presents 'Facebook & Digital Marketing Trends'
 Mijo! Brands
Puerto Vallarta's LGBT Association of Commerce and Tourism has organized a free informative session, entitled 'Facebook and Digital Marketing Trends for 2015,' and presented by Carlos Guzman of Ooh! Marketing at The Red Room at ACT II Stages on Tuesday, November 11th at 6:30 pm.
Purr Project Offers Cat Lovers 'Superior' Tours!
 Marilyn Khan
You've heard many times about the 150+ cats and kittens living happily at the Purr Project Ranch. Now you can meet them! Superior Tours Vallarta is now offering visits to the feline shelter in roomy, 10-passenger air-conditioned vans, every other Wednesday throughout the season.
2nd Taste of Nuevo Vallarta and 14th Chili Cook-Off
 Richard Williams
On December 6th from 4-8 pm, the Marina Nuevo Vallarta Malecón will host the Vallarta Yacht Club's 2nd Taste of Nuevo Vallarta and 14th Annual Chili Cook-off. Make plans now to enjoy music, competitive chili sampling, and 'tastes' from some of the Banderas Bay area's finest restaurants.
November 7 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 Vallarta news headlines, some community announcements, and a couple of this weekend's events that you won't want to miss.
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