Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit - Local

ActII Entertainment Signs Deal for New Performing Space

Paco Ojeda — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:41:03 UT

ActII Entertainment scores another hit for Emiliano Zapata, the trendy Puerto Vallarta neighborhood, by signing a leasing agreement for a major live entertainment complex, to be located at the corner of Basilio Badillo and Insurgentes streets. Break a leg!

Los Mangos Library Benefits from Two Events

Paco Ojeda — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:24:28 UT

Two events, a special dinner on Thursday evening, and a spontaneous artistic extravaganza on Saturday, help highlight and support Los Mangos Public Library's essential place in our city's cultural development. Read about them and participate!

Meet Puerto Vallarta's Artistic Movers and Shakers (Part 1 of 2)

Paco Ojeda — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:40:33 UT

In a poll conducted in our Vallarta Lifestyles Newsletter last week, we learned that many of you, like us, would like to see Puerto Vallarta blossoming even more as an artistic destination. We help you make connections with some of the region's most influential organizations.

Vallarta Lifestyles May Issue, Now Available Online

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:54:12 UT

The latest issue of Vallarta Lifestyles magazine is now available online for browsing. The annual "Best of Vallarta" edition features people, places, news and events that took place in the past 12 months, that truly celebrate the best our destination has to offer.

Murphy's Irish Pub Announced Trivia Charity Challenge

Paco Ojeda — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:23:31 UT

Murphy's Irish Pub has just announced their Pub Trivia Charity Challenge, a benefit event that will take place on May 15, organized in conjunction with the Puerto Vallarta Navy League, to promote the local Toys for Tots charity.

Local News Outlets Coalesce for Responsible Journalism

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:23:06 UT

Reporting news about Puerto Vallarta, Banderas Bay, Riviera Nayarit and surrounding areas, has changed dramatically in the past few years, a constantly increasing number of news websites and blogs now available to the general public. Unfortunately, not everybody plays by the same rules.

Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Week 2013 Menus Now Available Online

Paco Ojeda — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:22:30 UT

The much-anticipated Digital Edition of Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Week 2013 menu guide is now available online. As in years past, the event takes place May 15 - 31. Now is the time to start making reservations and gathering your friends and loved ones to enjoy 35 of Banderas Bay's finest restaurants.

Altruism Festival Returns for Ninth Occasion

Paco Ojeda — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:46:36 UT

The CasaMagna Marriott Resort Puerto Vallarta and US Consular Agent Kelly Trainor are once again joining forces to host the 9th International Altruism Festival, this year on May 5. The festival is an open invitation to locals and visitors to support 24 benefiting charities through the admission price, $300 pesos.

Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra to Visit Puerto Vallarta

Paco Ojeda — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:51:14 UT

Sergio Zepeda, head of the Vallarta Cultural Institute, recently confirmed that the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra will perform in Puerto Vallarta on May 30, to celebrate the founding of Puerto Vallarta as a municipality, as well as a city.

Old Town Farmers’ Market Greets Estación Gourmet

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:06:25 UT

Culinary students from Centro Universitario de la Costa (CUC, Guadalajara State University’s local branch) and Spain’s celebrity chef, Paco Morales, visited the Old Town Farmers' Market to promote the university's brand new culinary project, Estación Gourmet.

WesMex 2013 Concludes, Favorably

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:04:21 UT

This past Sunday April 21st, the 8th edition of the International Small Boat Regatta WesMex 2013 concluded successfully at the Vallarta Yacht Club. With recorded winds up to 18 knots the regatta scored ten races over three days of fierce competition on Banderas Bay.

Teatro Vallarta Concludes Season Opera Screenings with Giulio Cesare

Paco Ojeda — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:12:09 UT

Teatro Vallarta wraps their season transmissions of The Met: Live in HD live opera screenings with their production of George Frideric Handel's Giulio Cesare this coming Saturday, starting at 11 am. An introductory lecture will be offered by Vallarta Lifestyles' Managing Editor, Paco Ojeda, at 10 am.

Filma13 Launches New, Free Film Screenings at Isla Rio Cuale

Paco Ojeda — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:21:19 UT

Filma13, the same company that has successfully transformed Wednesday evenings at Marina Vallarta thanks to their free movie screenings at the development’s beautiful malecón, has announced a new series of similar screenings to take place on Thursday evenings at La Cuiza, in Isla Río Cuale.

La Cuiza to Host Art Auction to Benefit Hearing, Speaking Impaired

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:34:46 UT

Some of Puerto Vallarta's finest visual artists are working together to help bring much-needed funds for a local non-profit organization that provides support, training and services for the hearing and speaking impaired. To that effect, La Cuiza will host a special art auction that will take place on April 24 at 7 PM.

Frixoleros Performs Friday at La Cuiza

Paco Ojeda — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:16:01 UT

Puerto Vallarta favorites Camila Aguirre and Daniel Sánchez, also known as Frixoleros, will perform a late night set featuring their unique take on traditional Mexican songs this coming Friday, April 19, 10 pm, at La Cuiza. They will be joined onstage by Ampersan, a similar duo.