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Daiquiri Dick's Does Mardi Gras
Laura Gelezunas

Get ready for a kick-up Cajun style party and get yourself down to Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on Playa Los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta. Celebrate Carnival from Saturday, February 13th through Tuesday the 16th with a DJ spinning tunes, a savory special menu, party favors and fun.

Vallarta Yacht Club Art and Wine Festival
Bill Finkelstein

The Vallarta Yacht Club 8th annual Art and Wine Festival will be held on February 21st from 3 to 6 pm. On display will be art works from local painters, metal workers, photographers and jewelry makers from around Banderas Bay. Wines from Oregon, California, Washington and Mexico will be featured.

Super Bowl Party at bite me! Beach Club
PVNN

Just because you're not a football fan doesn't mean you can't have a great time on Super Bowl Sunday. Whether you're a die-hard sports fan or just looking for a great place to party, join in the fun at bite me! Beach Club on February 7th for a Superbowl Party like no other in Puerto Vallarta!

Fiesta de Garibaldi Call to Vendors
Tina Roesler

Food and crafts vendors of all kinds are invited to apply for a spot at the 28th Annual Fiesta de Garibaldi. As part of Tucson’s Tucson International Mariachi Conference it will take place at Reid Park on April 24, 2010, 10 am - 10 pm.

The Dirty Bitches: From My Point Of View
Frank Sekercak

The fabulous 'Dirty Bitches' - Angelica, Jaqueline, Diva and Marlen - are performing their hilarious and entertaining drag queen show every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday night at 8:30 pm at Club Mañana's new Skybar, located at Basilio Badillo #284 on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.

Food For Sport - If You Have The Stomach For It
Ed Schwartz

With all the attention focused on the Super Bowl, it is easy to overlook a 'sporting event' that will take place on July 4 at Coney Island. The event is called: The International Federation Of Competitive Eating - Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Celebrities Go Low-Key, and Sometimes Nameless, in the Haiti Telethon
Alessandra Stanley

George Clooney is the un-Jerry Lewis of celebrity telethons. The star-studded fund-raiser on Friday that he organized for victims of the Haiti earthquake was a study in carefully muted star power. More than 100 of the most famous actors and music stars in the world went on stage pretending to be nobody.

President O'Bomber Denies CIA Not Connecting Dots On Terrorist Plans
Humor from Lawrence Velvel

In an exclusive interview, President Barack O'Bomber said it was not true "that our (CIA) analysts were not connecting the dots" that might have stopped Nigerian Umar Farouk Abdulmuttalab's attempt to blow up Northwest Flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit Christmas day.

Let PEACE Take You on a Real World Home Tour
Yavette Holts-O'Shea

Every Friday from January 22 - April 2nd, PEACE Real World Home Tours give everyone the opportunity to visit 4 exclusive homes, from luxury to modest, where you will see from the inside out both the differences and similarities in the lifestyles of the locals and expats in the Banderas Bay area.

Escape to the Dance Floor
Sam Rodriguez

Find your true love or the adventure of your lifetime on Sunday, February 14th, at the Hotel Krystal in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. As part of the three-day Love Hot Party 2010, the ever-popular DJ Escape will be spinning high energy dance mixes from 4 pm to 1 am.

2nd Annual Rio Cuale Festival Jan 22-31
Ohio Snaps

The 2nd Annual Rio Cuale Festival begins on Friday, January 22nd and runs through January 31st. 'Culture in Motion' is this year's theme with 67 events and 195 artists that will fill our downtown island with music, theatre, cinema, dance and workshops - and its all free!

Ron Pass at El Pianito in Puerto Vallarta
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No stranger to the spotlight, talented pianist Ron Pass has an extensive background as a performer. He is currently playing here in Puerto Vallarta for the winter season; working as a featured entertainer at the new El Pianito Piano Bar every Thursday-Sunday from 9 pm until 1 am.

R.I.S.E. and Shine on Valentines Day at Villa Suzannah
Sue Fornoff

Celebrate Valentine's Day by attending the third R.I.S.E. and Shine Gourmet Champagne Brunch at the amazing Villa Suzannah in Mismaloya. On Sunday, February 14th, you'll enjoy a fabulous meal while supporting the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, a special shelter for children in Puerto Vallarta.

Cherry Seven Beach Club Opens in Vallarta
Mark de Leon

On Friday, January 15, 2010, the new Cherry Seven Beach Club & Lounge celebrated its official opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The disco is decorated with a very unique blend of furnishings and architecture that lends to its uniqueness, when contrasted with its location.

Kristine W to Perform in Puerto Vallarta
Jeff Dorta

Kristine W – a fixture on the dance scene since her 1996 hit-packed, Rollo produced debut album, 'Land of the Living' will be performing at Club Mañana in Puerto Vallarta on Saturday, February 13th. Kristine will also be the grand marshal at this year's Carnival Parade, which starts at 10 pm.

Great Taste and Art in Bucerias
Harold Sokolove

The First Annual Taste of Riviera Nayarit and Bucerías Calk Art Walk will combine great taste in food and great taste in art. It takes place from January 20th through the 22nd, on a Bucerías city street closed to traffic for the 3-day event.

Becas Valentine Classical Concert Under the Stars
Cecile Scriban

On February 12th at 7 pm, the Westin Resort will host the Becas Vallarta Valentine Benefit Concert Under the Stars, featuring two of Vallarta's own artists, guitarist Mario Blanco and pianist Adriana Martínez, playing classical romantic music that will satisfy the most demanding of music lovers.

Whale Watching Regulations In and Around Banderas Bay
Keith May

Whether you are taking a tour or are a private boater, Keith May, the Executive Director of Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching Forum, tells us everything we need to know about safe and legal whale watching for Banderas Bay's official 2009/2010 whale watching season.

Welcome Addition to Vallarta Dance Scene
Sharon Benson

Dancers are ecstatic to have found Ziggy Alcaraz Mejia, the new Latin dance instructor currently wowing students at Bite Me! Beach Club every Friday from 6:30–8:30 pm. He has a special talent for demonstrating a dance in a way that students pick it up quickly and easily.

Rotary Club of Jaltemba Bay announces 1st Annual Dinner Dance
Eddie Dominguez

In celebration of it's first year, the Jaltemba Bay / La Peñita Rotary Club is hosting it's 1st Annual Dinner Dance on Saturday January 23rd from 6 pm-12 am at Toñita's III in La Peñita. The event is open to all Rotarians, business and community leaders, and the public at large.

January Lecture Series Starts This Week
PVNN

Beginning January 8th, writer and historian Dan Grippo will be presenting 'World Religions: Shared Wisdom, East and West', on Fridays at 10:30 am at the International Friendship Club, Edificio Parian del Puente #13 on Calle Libertad Esq. Miramar on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.

RISE for Hope Benefit Set for February 6
Sue Fornoff

Planning for the 8th annual RISE for Hope benefiting the RISE children's shelter is well underway. Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 6th for the party held on the grounds of the American School. A Feria Carnival theme is planned with many favorite features of a traditional Mexican fair.

Award-Winning Singer Kim Kuzma Performs until January 16 at Bite-Me!
Twila Crawford

What a party! Kim Kuzma displays her extensive vocal range with a big voice and sassy personality that makes her quite a dynamic performer at bite-me! Beach Club on the outside. She sings there until January 16, on Monday and Saturday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Puerto Vallarta International Sculpture Symposium to Become a Reality
PVNN

The City of Puerto Vallarta will provide a backdrop and an inspiration for ten International sculptors as they carve their forms in large blocks of stone during the First Puerto Vallarta International Sculpture Symposium (PVISS), scheduled to take place January 31 - February 13, 2010.

The Dancing Garveys Announce 2010 Tango Classes
Barbara Sands

Barbara and Al Garvey are starting the new year with 'ochos' on Al's new knee as they begin Tango classes on Monday, January 11 at J&B Dancing Club in Puerto Vallarta. Lessons for beginners are from 8-9 pm each Monday for five weeks; intermediate classes follow at 9 pm.

New Year's Eve at the San Pancho Cultural Center
lemmus.com

Join the most spectacular New Year's Eve celebration on Banderas Bay at the Hacienda San Pancho Cultural Center. You'll enjoy classic and Latin performers, entertainment by the Riviera Nayarit Chamber Orchestra, a 3-course dinner, an open bar, music for dancing and fireworks to ring in 2010.

Department of Homeland Security Issues Terrorist ID Cards
Andy Borowitz

In the wake of the Christmas Day airline terror attempt, the US Department of Homeland Security today said it was instituting a bold new series of security measures, including issuing an official "proof of terrorism" I.D. card.

10 Incredibly Unsuccessful Doomsday Prophecies
Ross Bonander

It's simply untrue to say that no apocalyptic prophecy has ever been correct. Such predictions are far too open to interpretation to be wrong. The only thing that can be said for each and every one of them is that they are predicated on a past hoax.

New Year's Eve 2009 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.

American Scriptwriters Increasingly Incorporating Spanish in Their Dialogues
Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology

Nieves Jiménez Carra, a researcher and lecturer at the Pablo de Olavide (UPO) University in Seville has studied how scripts swap from one language to another in American television series and cinema. One of her conclusions is that English-Spanish bilingualisms are increasingly common in scripts.

The Night Before Christmas in Vallarta
David Lyons

Long-time Puerto Vallarta resident, accomplished author and entertainer, R.D. (David) Lyons shares his thoughts on spending Christmas in Puerto Vallarta through his rendition of 'A Visit From St. Nicholas', more commonly known as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'.

2nd Annual Community Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Ric Lehman

This year’s Community Christmas Eve Service will be held on Thursday, December 24th at 5:00 pm at the Cecatur Auditorium, also known as the Agustin Flores Contreras Cultural Auditorium, on the corner of Zaragoza and Matamoros, near the Main Plaza in downtown Puerto Vallarta.

A Magnificent Night at ICON Vallarta
Karla Moreno

On December 4, 2009 as part of the 6th Annual Puerto Vallarta International Film Festival, over 600 guests attended a party at the ICON Vallarta condominium development. Attending this glamorous event were Film Festival stars such as Andrew Keegan, Aaron Diaz and Maria Conchita Alonso.

The Jon Coleman Band Featuring Kyle Cook of Matchbox Twenty Live in Puerto Vallarta
JonColemanMusic.com

You definitely will not want to miss the rare opportunity to witness rising star, Jon Coleman, alongside Matchbox Twenty guitarist Kyle Cook, for 3 unbelievable performances in Puerto Vallarta on December 23rd, 26th and 27th at the Casa Iguana Hotel & Residences in Mismaloya.

Celebrate the Holidays with Vallarta Adventures
prlog.org

With Christmas and New Year's just a few weeks away, Vallarta Adventures is offering a bounty of adventures and special online discounts to brighten-up visitor’s holiday vacations in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

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