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Free Fashion Shows at Los Arcos Hotel
 PVNN
Brigitte Coussard of Cousart Designs recently announced that she will continue to host her free fashion shows in the lobby of the Los Arcos Hotel on Olas Altas every Wednesday night at 8:30 pm - at least through the end of April.
What's "Cooking" at Punta Mita Time
 PVNN
From radio talk show hosts and famous musicians to classic movies and excellent cuisine, seems like owner/chef Art Mendoza is always cooking up something special at Punta Mita Time Restaurant in Punta de Mita, Nayarit, México.
Legal Woes Continue to Dog Bounty Hunter
 Nick Lewis
There is still hope that Duane (Dog) Chapman, the 53-year-old American bounty hunter made famous by a reality show on A&E, will not have to face extradition charges to Mexico in Puerto Vallarta's infamous Andrew Luster case.
Telenovela Dramatizes Lessons for Immigrants
 Lupita Figueiredo
Welcome to Grand Caf, a coffee shop where immigrant women often meet and share their goals and aspirations while the shop owner, originally from Mexico, himself enters the discussion, attracted by the presence of Sylvia, a member of this group.
Season's Final Concert by Katmandu
 Polly G. Vicars
Katmandu's season-ending performance, described as a fusion of Mexican-Canadian-Indian styles with free flying, playful exchanges between the music and the sensuous Middle Eastern and Indian dances, is coming up at Cafe des Artistes on April 18th.
Camp Casey Peace Awards on 6th Street
 makingpeace
The First Annual Camp Casey Peace Awards were presented amid laughter, tears and standing ovations from an overflow crowd at the Spill Bar on 6th Street on Thursday, April 5.
Barking Bounty Hunter Talks Trial
 Don Kaplan
This Dog says he's been mistreated. Duane "Dog" Chapman, the Hawaii-based bounty hunter and star of A&E's "Dog the Bounty Hunter," faces extradition and possible prison time in Mexico over his role in the Andrew Luster case.
New Series Based on Mexico Roars onto Cartoon Scene
 Agustin Gurza
This is the tale of "El Tigre," a new animated TV series about Latinos that was actually created by Latinos. It's a story of immigration, ambition, defeat, triumph and, of course, romance.
The Dog's Legal Battles
 Fox News
It's going to be quite a year for Duane "Dog" Chapman. As season four of his hit reality show “Dog the Bounty Hunter” begins on A&E, Mexico wants him not to hunt criminals, but to put him in the slammer.
Mexico Offers Local TV Licenses
 Michael O'Boyle
After previously quashing NBC-Universal owned Telemundo's hopes of entering big into Mexico, Mexican regulators said last week they would auction off some local broadcasting licenses.
Latinos Apply Pressure to PBS Over Burns' WWII Documentary
 kristv.com
Hispanic groups unhappy with an upcoming Ken Burns documentary on World War II are stepping up pressure on PBS because the series omits mention of the role Latinos played in the war.
Jessica Simpson Visits Mexican Orphanage
 Associated Press
Jessica Simpson showed up in person on Tuesday to donate a new minivan to an orphanage in the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo.
Hawaiian Lawmakers Throw Dog A Bone
 Josh Grossberg
Call it a Doggy treat. Duane "Dog" Chapman, the star of A&E's hit reality series, Dog the Bounty Hunter, and his wife, Beth, were honored Tuesday by lawmakers in their native Hawaii for all of their crime fighting efforts over the years.
Audiences are BeDazzled! at Santa Barbara Theater
 PVNN
Santa Barbara Theater's newest musical sensation, BeDazzled! offers Puerto Vallarta musical theater lovers a veritable joy ride through decades of fabulous musicals and show-stopping songs every Thursday at 8 pm through the end of March.
The Vernal Equinox - When Day Equals Night
 PVNN
March 21st marks the first day of spring. This is the traditional time for great spring festivals and here in Puerto Vallarta, the day is celebrated through concerts, shows and traditional Aztec ceremonies at sunset.
Red Bull X-Fighters: The Future Begins in Mexico
 Red Bull X-Fighters
The seventh Red Bull X-Fighters season gets underway in Mexico City on March 23 – and promises to deliver the kind of class sporting acts and incomparable atmosphere that we've come to expect from the world's most atmospheric FMX series since 2001.
New Concept Bar Opens in Romantic Zone
 Patrick Harrison
In the Sky Lounge overlooking Plaza Romy, the quaint shopping plaza on Ignacio Vallarta between Aquiles Serdan and Madero in the Puerto Vallarta Romantic Zone, Flicker offers it all - from Classic Films to Infused Vodkas in glasses made of ice.
One Man, One Year, One Thousand Bars
 Dan Freeman
Drinking a thousand drinks in one bar over the course of a year is a piece of cake; lots of people do that. Having a drink in a thousand different bars is something different altogether. It would require planning and discipline.
Middle East Theater: In the Last Act, America Self-Destructs
 Michael Winship
Saturday night I was looking forward to a performance at the Culture Project, in downtown Manhattan's Soho neighborhood, of a one-man show called "My Trip to al-Qaeda." I wasn't disappointed. It's thoughtful, informative and dramatic.
Festival Indigena 2007 - A Curious Mix of Ancient and Modern Cultures
 Kathy Taylor
The Festival Indigena 2007, which continues through March 25th at Plaza Caracol, is an oasis of culture and ancient civilization in extreme contrast to the contemporary atmosphere, merchandising and entertainment found in this ultramodern mall.
Dog-in-Jail TV Would be a Hit
 Charles Memminger
The idea of Duane "Dog" Chapman languishing in a Mexican jail for illegal bounty hunting no doubt has program executives at the A&E television channel in a moral quandary. Yes, you don't want Chapman extradited to Mexico and thrown in the slammer but, man, what great TV that would be!
Cockfighting Ban Approved in New Mexico
 Tim Korte
Gov. Bill Richardson signed a measure Monday that outlaws cockfighting in New Mexico, leaving Louisiana as the only state where the centuries-old bloodsport remains legal.
Ay Caramba: ‘Simpsons Movie’ Faces Boycott
 Associated Press
Longtime Mexican voice-over actors say they were promised dubbing work on ‘The Simpsons Movie’ in exchange for ending a 2005 strike.
Vallarta Nights
 Polly G. Vicars
As you know, Husband and I are often asked, "But what do you do all day?" After we've answered that question, the next query is often "But is there anything to do at night in Puerto Vallarta?"
St. Petersburg Ballet Visits Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
On March 9th the Centro Universitario de la Costa in Puerto Vallarta will be hosting the St. Petersburg Grand Ballet Company as they perform three acts featuring 40 talented Russian dancers on the stage in the college's auditorium.
Mexico Media Giant Ventures into Gambling
 Ioan Grillo
Mexican media conglomerate Televisa, better known for its Spanish-language soap operas and its stable of pop stars, said Thursday it plans a big expansion in a new, potentially lucrative business: gambling.
Chapmans Receive Official Ruling From Mexican Court
 Mona K. Wood
Contrary to prior unofficial reports of a ruling from the Second District, the court's action does not "clear the way for the Chapmans to be extradited to Mexico," explained the Chapmans’ lawyer, William C. Bollard.
In Mexico, El Chamuco is Back
 Edward M. Gomez
The satire magazine, whose title is slang for "devil," had suspended publication several years ago; the revived version of the wickedly witty humor sheet whose contributing artists skewer the country's controversial politicians in high style hit Mexican newsstands last week.
Mexico's Showcases
 Marla Dickerson
Mexican directors have been winning recognition this award season for the heavily nominated films "Babel", "Children of Men" and "Pan's Labyrinth." If there were a prize for best movie theaters, the nation would be a strong contender as well. The country's cinemas offer a luxurious escape to patrons in a case of privatization done right.
Festival Bahia de Banderas 2007
 Sue Fornoff
This year's International Festival de Bahia de Banderas features a lineup of activities sure to interest everyone. There are sporting events for participants and spectators, a whale photo contest, a ceviche competition and plenty of entertainment.
Saturday Night Fights - Muay Thai at Señor Frogs
 Bob Cohen
Carlos Solorio, the Professor, manager and owner of Lanna Gym in Puerto Vallarta, will be making a "comeback" as he headlines a nine bout card of Muay Thai at Señor Frogs in El Centro on Saturday, February 17th beginning at 6:00 pm.
US Military Tells Jack Bauer: Cut Out the Torture Scenes ... or Else!
 Andrew Buncombe
While 24 draws millions of viewers, it appears some people are becoming a little squeamish. The US military has appealed to the producers of 24 to tone down the torture scenes because of the impact they are having both on troops in the field and America's reputation abroad.
Angelica Vale, Mexico's Ugly Betty, Says She Struggled with Looks in Real Life
 Istra Pacheco
Being ugly may be in fashion for TV viewers around the world, but not for those who experience its repercussions in real life, says Angelica Vale, star of the popular Mexican soap opera The Prettiest Ugly Girl.
Mexican Reverie
 Michael Werbowski
Ricardo entered the Farolito, the Puerto Del Sol, no, it was actually El Nivel just off the Zocalo and near the Presidential Palace. He stepped into a noisy, smokey paradise - or perhaps hell. It opened in 1855 and hardly ever shut down for a single day since. Except for the funeral of the owner last week.
Dazzle in Starlight - Becas Vallarta Goes All Out on 45th Anniversary
 Peter Gray
To help make the 45th Anniversary Gala something unique and special, the Becas Ball committee has commissioned Michael Schultz of Kit Kat to transform the beach front patio at the Westin Resort and Spa Hotel into a grand and glamorous ballroom.
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