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Becas Crystal Ball a Great Night for All
Polly G. Vicars

A great time was had by all at the 2009 Becas Crystal Ball! Thanks to a lot of hard work, generous donations by local businesses and the community's support, Puerto Vallarta scholarship students will be assured of having their lives changed through education.

Incredible Edible Insects
Robert Alexander

If you’ve seen my TV show on Unicable, “GEM – Gringo En Mexico,” you know that I climb up rocks, rappel back down them, and ride cables over wide canyons. But I also do something a little more wild than that: I eat insects for a living!

2009 Miss Gay Vallarta Coronation Feb 28
pvscene.com

On February 28th at 8 pm, the winners of all of the Miss Gay Vallarta 2009-2010 contests previously held in Puerto Vallarta and surrounding areas will compete for the crown at the nh Krystal Hotel. All proceeds will benefit five local charities.

Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano at La Frontera Tucson International Mariachi Conference
TucsonMariachi.org

La Frontera Tucson International Mariachi Conference is celebrating its 27th year April 22-25, 2009. This event is a permanent fixture on the Tucson cultural calendar and beckons mariachi and baile folklórico aficionados from around the country.

Musical Theater at the American School
Renee Perez

Since 1990, the students at The American School of Puerto Vallarta have been entertaining Puerto Vallarta audiences with quality musical theater. For this year's Spring Musical, they will be performing "Oliver" from March 5th-7th at 7:30 pm.

There's a Poet in Everyone
Sylvie Scopazzo

One of my most important responsibilities a manager has is to keep the staff dedicated, motivated and content. So I decided to offer my Canopy Los Veranos staff a chance to win fabulous prizes by entering a Valentine's Day poem writing contest.

New York Comedians Converge in Vallarta
PVNN

New York City-based comedian, actor and singer Paul Hallasy will be headlining at the San Franciscan Comedy Club March 18-22 and March 25-29. Comedienne Andrea Kolb, crowned 'America's Funniest Mom' on The Oprah Winfrey Show, will be the opening act.

Puerto Vallarta Wine Fest 2009
PVSCENE/PVNN

The 3rd annual Puerto Vallarta Wine Festival, scheduled to take place at various locations throughout the city between February 22nd-28th, fuses wine and culture through wine tastings, art exhibitions, photo competitions, concerts and more!

Mexico's Chupacabras Meets the X-Files
Ed Hutmacher

Do you believe in 'Goatsuckers'? Are Chupacabras real critters, urban legend, or blood-sucking creatures from outer space? The truth is out there. Confused? So were agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully...

2009 National Charro Championship Events
PVNN

Droves of 'Cowboys' from all around Mexico will be in Puerto Vallarta from February 18th-22nd, entertaining residents and visitors with hot rodeo competition, artistic exhibitions and performances during the 7th Annual National Charro Championships.

BIG DOG Treasure Hunt
PVNN

S.F Productions would like to invite you to participate in our televised program for the Travel Channel on the 13th of February.  We aim to put you and/or your company in the spotlight of over 90 million viewers and give you the opportunity to win $10,000 US in cash.

PJ's Comedy Club is Busting Out Exciting Comedy Shows and Box Office Hits
PVNN

Laughter is the best medicine for the spirit, body and mind. Offering a month long line up of laugh-out-loud comedy shows and box office hits, a visit to PJ's Comedy Club should top your list of things to do in Puerto Vallarta this month.

Top 10 Smartest $1 Investments
John Q. Reader

In these times of economic uncertainty one has to be ingenious in getting more for one's money. Have a dollar in your pocket? Don't know what you can do with it? Here are some ideas.

Why is Racial Humor Funny?
Desiree Cooper

We need only to compare the racial rhetoric of people like comedian Chris Rock, reformed radio shock jock Don Imus and "Seinfeld's" Michael Richards to know one thing: Your race determines when, and under what circumstances, you can wield racial humor.

Becas Vallarta Enlivens Ball With len
PVNN

The Board of Directors of Becas Vallarta A.C. has decided to liven up this year's Becas Crystal Ball, scheduled to take place on March 5. They have invited the famous or infamous len - depending on your point of view - to be the emcee for the ball.

Kinsey Sicks: Wake the F@#k Up America
PVNN

Club Mañana, the largest and most popular gay nightclub in Puerto Vallarta, is proud to present seven performances of The Kinsey Sicks' traveling show Wake the F@#k Up America continuing through February 11, 2009.

Changes Come to Santa Barbara Theater
Ann Marie Danimus

One of Puerto Vallarta's most popular entertainment venues, the Santa Barbara Theater, has made some exciting changes and additions to the entertainment schedule, including some new shows, the return of Charity Bingo and Classic Movie Night.

Painting Workshop Exhibition to Benefit Becas Vallarta, A.C.
Mary Ellis - PVNN

Director Lucille Shipley and her workshop participants are having their annual workshop exhibition on Saturday & Sunday February 14th & 15th 2-6 pm at the workshop studio on Calle Zaragoza #414 (next door to the Casa Kimberley pink bridge.)

Warming Trend
Mark Shanahan & Paysha Rhone

While the rest of us are huddled beneath a pile of blankets trying to survive another batch of frigid weather, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are busy catching some rays south of the border.

US Cable Companies Tune in Mexican Channels
Ayala Ben-Yehuda

After launching two entertainment channels in Texas last fall, Mexico's Grupo Multimedios plans to enter more Spanish-speaking markets in the U.S.

Becas Vallarta Benefit Concert
PVNN

The Becas Vallarta Valentine Benefit Concert Under the Stars, scheduled to take place at the Westin Resort on February 6th, offers couples the opportunity to celebrate their love at a romantic outdoor concert on the edge of Banderas Bay.

Jazz Jam Session at Vallarta Yacht Club
PVNN

Tom Coster, who played with Carlos Santana in the 70's and 80's and with the jazz group "Vital Information" led by former Journey drummer Steve Smith for 18 years, will be playing at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta on February 16, 2009

V.E.S. Red Ribbon Night at Club Mañana
PVNN

Do not miss the charity event of the season this Friday, January 23rd, as Club Mañana hosts a charity benefit for Vallarta Enfrenta el Sida, MC'd by the one and only Cassandra with headliners Joanna, Mikki Prost and Diva, from 8-10 pm.

La Frontera Tucson International Mariachi Conference 2009
Tina Roesler

La Frontera Tucson International Mariachi Conference is celebrating its 27th year April 22-25, 2009. This event is a permanent fixture on the Tucson cultural calendar and beckons mariachi and baile folklórico aficionados from around the country.

Fantasy Island Star Passes Away
Wired PR News

exican born actor Ricardo Montalban has died at the age of 88. As reported by the Associated Press, Montalban died at his home Wednesday from age related complications.

Dish to Launch in 5-6 New Cities in Mexico
BNamericas

New Mexican satellite TV entrant Dish Mexico is planning to launch in 5-6 additional cities in February and in the longer term is also considering launching a mobile TV service using a WiMax platform, Felipe Chao, Dish Mexico's VP for institutional relations and corporate communications, told BNamericas.

Puerto Vallarta's 1st Rio Cuale Festival
PVNN

Every Friday and Saturday through the end of the month, music, theater, folk and contemporary dance performances along with folk, plastic and culinary arts demonstrations will enhance the beautiful landscapes of the River Cuale Island.

Spanish Language TV In US Could Be Changing
Mic Mell

Univision and Grupo Televisa are in court over a major royalty fiasco. Univision is the largest Spanish language television network in the U.S. They are now locked in a heated court battle with Grupo Televisa, a Mexican company that is the world's leading creator of Spanish language soap operas and dramas.

Jennifer Aniston Flaunts Bikini Bod in Mexico
US Magazine

Jennifer Aniston showed off her bikini bod during her New Year's getaway to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with beau John Mayer.

Grown-ups: Get Your ACT Together at the Santa Barbara Theater
PVNN

Due to popular demand, professional actress and acting instructor, Liv Boughn, will begin teaching a new acting class for adults beginning January 6th, 2009 at the Santa Barbara Theater on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.

Mexicans Return Home for Migrant Truck Parade
Eduardo Verdugo

Organizers of central Mexico's annual parade of tricked-out "trocas," or trucks, say more migrants are returning to their homeland, and many are planning to stay for a while.

New Year's Eve 2008 PV Party Planner
PVNN

New Year's Eve is an explosive time in Puerto Vallarta... IF you know where to party. As Puerto Vallarta's Liveliest Website, BanderasNews.com is proud to answer that question in our Guide to Banderas Bay's Best Places to Party on New Year's Eve.

Ann Marie Danimus: You are Not Going to get Her Down!
Twila Crawford

Gossip and maliciousness have continued to besiege the Santa Barbara Theater, but owner Ann Marie Danimus is a spunky, feisty, talented and amazingly positive person who wants to move on and look forward to the theater's future.

Bust a Gut at San Franciscan Comedy Club
Mike Sole

Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors have always enjoyed a variety of entertaining diversions, from musical artists and local theater to street performances and the like, but now there's something new in our entertainment repertoire - comedy.

Life is a Broadway Cabaret at Blue Seas Beach Club
PVNN

Blue Seas Beach Club on Los Muertos Beach on the south side of Puerto Vallarta is presenting a series of Friday night cabaret events that may set a new standard for dinner theater performances in the Banderas Bay area.

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