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Christmas Eve Candle Light Service
Ric Lehman

The Church at the Santa Barbara Theater is sponsoring the First Annual Community Christmas Eve Candle Light Service on December 24th, 2008 at 5:30 pm. Please join us as we celebrate the Christmas Story through scripture and song.

The World Poker Store Expands The Bar Poker League to Mexico
InterestAlert

The World Poker Store, an international entertainment company, announces the expansion of The Bar Poker League to Mexico. Liga Mexicana de Poker has entered into a Letter of Intent agreement to become a licensee of The Bar Poker League.

Mexican Playboy Puts Nude Virgin Mary on Cover
Hugo Daniel

Most people would not think porn and religion were a match made in heaven. But Playboy appears to believe they're a winning combination and has put the Virgin Mary nude on its cover to celebrate Christmas.

Mexico’s Holiday Season Lasts Well Into 2009
The Log

Starting with the Virgin of Guadalupe Day, Dec. 12, Mexico’s winter calendar is full of cultural holidays that many may never have experienced.

Macabre Mexican Mummies Eye World Tour
Robin Emmott

A set of macabre mummified corpses, some with their mouths eerily agape or wearing the boots they were buried in, has captivated Mexico and will soon be off to tour the world.

Comedians Take Over Puerto Vallarta!
PVNN

Puerto Vallarta's newest comedy club will make you Gay! Laugh out loud and happy! Comedians are taking over Puerto Vallarta and the San Franciscan Resort to entertain us and add more humor and laughter to our lives while here in Paradise.

5th Puerto Vallarta Film Festival
PVNN

Get ready for the best cinematic experience in town! The 5th Annual Puerto Vallarta Film Festival opens December 10 at Cinemark Plaza Caracol featuring five consecutive days of full-length films and documentaries from Hollywood and around the world.

Naked News, "The Program With Nothing to Hide", now Available in Spanish
PRNewswire

Naked Broadcasting Network Inc, is proud to announce that Fourth Screen International has launched Naked News en Espanol, a new Spanish language on-line extension to the world-renowned Naked News brand.

LAPT Nuevo Vallarta Cancelled
PokerNews

The PokerStars.com LAPT Nuevo Vallarta event was suspended late on Day 1 during the middle of play by local gaming officials. It was announced just a short while ago that the tournament as a whole has been canceled.

Len Sure Knows How to Throw a Party!
Mike Sole

Open Bar flowing, backed up traffic, people blocking Olas Altas, a buzz in the air, chanting from the crowd... it could only be Len throwing another over-the-top street party and fashion show to celebrate the anniversary of blu THE ***** Salon and Spa.

Mexico's Best Cultural Festivals
Judith Gille

For adventuresome and curious travelers, Mexico offers an array of colorful festivals offering visitors an intimate view of Mexican ceremonies and celebrations. Here's a sampling of the country's finest festivals and cultural events, including the best places to enjoy them.

Cassandra Shaw Jewelry 1st Anniversary
Twila Crawford

On Friday, November 14th, Cassandra Shaw will be throwing an anniversary party, complete with refreshments and live music by Lenny, to celebrate the success of her new jewelry, accessories and clothing store on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.

Guayaba Fair in Talpa de Allende
Jenny McGill

About twelve years ago the ruling fathers of Talpa de Allende thought this town should have an annual guayaba fair. Coffee and chicle are also featured, but it's the Feria de Guayaba which will run from the 15th to the 22nd of November.

Festival Gourmet International Vallarta
PVNN

Prepare your palate! Festival Gourmet International Vallarta, the annual food and wine event that has been tempting the tastebuds of Banderas Bay area residents and visitors for the last 13 years, returns to Puerto Vallarta from November 13th-23rd.

PV to Host 2008 Mr. Gay Mexico Finals
Aaron Watson

Thought September's Mr. Gay Puerto Vallarta Competition was hot? Watch for the Mr. Gay Mexico Finals, hosted by 'La Prohibida' Tomy Sawer and special guest Martin Mazza, scheduled to take place in Puerto Vallarta on December 6th, 2008.

New Season Opens With a Bang at the Santa Barbara Theater
Ann Marie Danimus

Nine shows are lined up between now and Christmas at Santa Barbara Theater on Olas Altas. New shows Bums on Broadway and Liza MANelli open on Nov 7th & 8th, and old favorites Fever, Nunsense and Always, Patsy Cline run midweek through December.

Make-A-Wish Gala Dinner & Las Vegas Fantasy
PVNN

On Saturday, December 20th Oscar's Restaurant will host the first annual Make-A-Wish Gala Dinner and Las Vegas Fantasy to help them raise the funds they need to continue granting the wishes of Mexican children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Obama Infomercial a Ratings Hit
Reuters

Barack Obama's campaign "infomercial" was the most-watched telecast in U.S. prime time on Wednesday, drawing an "American Idol"-size audience that easily eclipsed even the climax to baseball's World Series.

blu Prepares to 'Go Wild' Again!
PVNN

blu, Puerto Vallarta's five-star salon and spa is looking for male and female models to work the runway at this year's anniversary party and fashion show, 'Phase 4 Begins Now!' which will be held in front of blu Salon and Spa on November 29, 2008.

Malkovich to Direct El Buen Canario (The Good Canary) in Mexico City
Andrew Gans

John Malkovich, who previously directed a production of The Good Canary in Paris, will now direct a Spanish-language version of Zach Helm's play in Mexico City.

Election Night Gala and Election Results Watch on November 4
Paul Crist

On U.S. Election Night, Tuesday November 4th, Restaurant Marazul and the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico have teamed up to celebrate the conclusion of this historic election in the United States.

David Letterman's Top 10 Swipes at the McCain-Palin Ticket
Matea Gold

The late-night talk-show host hasn't missed an opportunity to skewer the candidates since McCain stood him up at the last minute.

Upcoming PV Cultural and Sporting Events
PVNN

Every year, Puerto Vallarta hosts a series of cultural and sporting events that are a magnet for visitors - and this year is no exception. Check out the PV Tourism Board's calendar of upcoming events to see what's happening around Banderas Bay.

Acting Classes for Kids, Teens & Adults
T.J. Hartung

Starting Monday, November 17th, professional actress and teacher Liv Boughn will be offering acting classes for kids, teens and adults at Santa Barbara Theater, 351 Olas Altas on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.

Roving Gringo Raises Spirits Around Mexico
Chris Hawley

He bounds around Mexico like a fanatical tourist, weaving through Indian markets and colonial churches while urging his viewers to "Come on! Come on!" and spewing Spanish in an awful American accent. The "Gringo in Mexico," as Robert Alexander is known, has a hit TV show that is half travelogue, half food fest and 100% enthusiasm for all things Mexican.

Forrest Gump Explains the Mortgage Crisis
Off the 'Net

Mortgage Backed Securities are like boxes of chocolates. Criminals on Wall Street stole a few chocolates from the boxes and replaced them with turds.

Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas

As Banderas Beat heads into its second year, we look forward to bringing you even more entertaining and informative video reports covering everything from the hottest places to eat, drink and shop in Puerto Vallarta to information about Banderas Bay area real estate, tourist attractions, events, and charitable organizations.

Spanish-Language TV gets as Bloodthirsty as the Rest
Glenn Garvin

It's hard to say which is more audacious: Miami's Spanish Broadcasting System tossing aside the telenovela model that's been the backbone of Spanish-language television since the dawn of TV, or the grisly subject matter of its first full-blown dramatic series: vampires.

Telemundo Pacts with Televisa for Soccer
Della de Lafuente

Telemundo Communications Group Sunday announced an agreement with Grupo Televisa that gives the U.S. Hispanic network broadcast rights to televise the home soccer games of six top Mexico soccer teams in the U.S.

Santa Barbara Theater Casting Call
T.J. Hartung

The Puerto Vallarta theater season is quickly approaching - and it's time to start casting for this year's Christmas play. Tryouts will be held on October 6th and 7th from 4-7 pm at Santa Barbara Theater, Olas Altas #351 on the South Side of Vallarta.

Mr. Gay Puerto Vallarta 2008 Results
Aaron Watson & Juan Ceja

The Mr. Gay Puerto Vallarta Competition, organized by and benefitting the local non-profit Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA, A.C., captivated the audience as they watched 9 handsome, and hunky men competing for the title of Mr. Gay Puerto Vallarta 2008.

Night Beat: Get Wet at Aquah
Laura Gelezunas

BanderasNews videographer Laura Gelezunas and reporter Oscar Cruz visit Aquah Strip and Lingerie Club in Marina Vallarta, an adult entertainment venue where you'll find fabulous women and impeccable service in an atmosphere like no other.

Tracking the Heartbeat of Banderas Bay
Banderas Beat with Laura Gelezunas

As we celebrate the First Anniversary of Banderas Beat, Laura takes a look back at some of the most spectacular homes, eateries ranging from fine dining to taco stands, a variety of charitable endeavors and some of her favorite tours she's featured over the past year.

Obama's Acceptance Speech a TV Hit
David Bauder

Barack Obama's audience for his acceptance speech likely topped 40 million people, and the Democratic gathering that nominated him was a more popular television event than any other political convention in history.

Ujena Jam 2008 Underway in Puerto Vallarta
PVNN

More than 180 models and photographers from eight countries are in Puerto Vallarta this week for the world’s largest live swimwear model and photographer search, the 24th Annual Ujena Jam, and the BanderasNews team caught the opening ceremony on video.

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