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Just in time to greet new and returning visitors during our Winter season, The River Cafe has recently updated their image collection, reminding us of their truly spectacular setting on Puerto Vallarta's iconic Isla Río Cuale. Read the rest of this entry to learn why The River Cafe is truly a favorite restaurant for many.
Businesses from La Cruz de Huanacaxtle and surrounding communities have once again joined forces to promote the town in a winter season welcoming event, Party in the Plaza, to take place in La Cruz’s main plaza on Saturday, November 3, 4-7 pm.
Taste @ Casa Cupula has re-opened for the season with a new commitment to satisfying your hunger without guilt. Executive Chef Oscar Rito is forging a new direction in sourcing local and organic ingredients, for the freshest food that tastes so good, it’s hard to believe it is healthy.
Vallarta Lifestyles’ Managing Editor Paco Ojeda has volunteered to offer free introductory lectures, in English and Spanish, as a complement to the Live in HD opera series broadcast from The Metropolitan Opera in New York, now available in Puerto Vallarta. The first broadcast to be featured will be Giuseppe Verdi’s Otello, this coming Saturday, October 27, at 12 pm.
Act II Entertainment opens their season with The Rocky Horror Show, directed by David Restivo, with musical direction by Rhonda Padmos. The stage version of the cinema cult classic opens at midnight on Halloween at The Palm Cabaret and Barand will run through the end of December.
The Centro Historico Art Walk Association has announced that their weekly Art Walks held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 10:00 PM will begin this season on October 31st and will continue through Wednesday, April 24th, 2013.
Aside from their legendary Mediterranean menu, Trio brings back their annual soufflé celebration from October 12 to 28. Both sweet and savory options are available on their special menu.
On Sunday, November 11, a fundraising event will be held to benefit the SETAC Community Center and the newly formed Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus. The Gala will be held at the Bistro Balsamar Restaurant, starting at 6:00 pm with a cocktail reception followed by dinner and performances by ACT II Entertainment and members of the chorus.
Local favorite mariachi singer Jorge Acosta has once again partnered Daiquiri Dick’s the highly popular Olas Altas eatery, where he will present a dinner concert on Friday, October 26 along with local guitarist Eduardo León and other musical guests. Two seating choices will be available.
Sayulita Surfers Ryan Helm and Fernando Stalla just returned home after having participated in one of the world’s most important stand-up paddle surfing events of the year, the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle, which took place in Dana Point, CA on September 29 & 30.
A series of inspirational films will be screened at the Boutique Theatre as part of a new series, titled Inspirational Movie Night, beginning with "You Can Heal Your Life," on Sunday, October 28. The film is based on the best-selling book of the same name.
The Banderas Bay Women's Shelter (BBWS) Annual Charity Golf Classic will be played this year at the Vista Vallarta Club de Golf, a signature course designed by Tom Weiskopf, on November 16. 100% of funds raised during the tournament will go directly to the Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter.
Teatro Vallarta announces a rare opportunity to experience the Montreal Ballet, under the direction of Eddy Toussaint, for one show only, Sunday, October 14, 8:00 pm. Tickets are $300 Pesos for general seating and $400 Pesos for preferred seating and are available now through Ticketmaster and at Teatro Vallarta.
Galería Contempo recently announced its reopening for the forthcoming Winter season with a special exhibition of new works by Mexican artist Abelardo Favela. The successful Emiliano Zapata gallery first exhibited works of the artist on January of this year, and the public’s reception to his colorful depictions of everyday life was very favorable.
La Palapa will host this year's VirtualVallarta.com Readers' Choice Awards on Wednesday, November 7 Tuesday, November 6. The results were made public by the organizers during the summer months, and are available to review online. The ceremony gathers representatives from winning restaurants to celebrate together and look forward to another successful Winter season.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort, its first all-inclusive resort in Mexico. Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort features 259 luxury rooms and suites and is owned and managed by Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe.
As is now traditional in Puerto Vallarta, many local restaurants take some time off during the summer months to give their staff a well-deserved break, implement improvements, and try out new offerings. The beginning of October heralds restaurant re-openings throughout town.
VirtualVallarta.com has just received news from Teatro Vallarta that the theater has concluded all the licensing and testing required by the Metropolitan Opera and Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional, their country-wide representative, to broadcast the acclaimed Live in HD Opera broadcasts from The Met in New York City.
Grupo Vidanta recently announced its first night-time golf tournament. Titled “Golf Night Out—Day of the Dead Edition,” the event will take place on Wednesday, October 31, starting at 6 pm at El Nayar course in Nuevo Vallarta.
A fundraising paddleboarding/sailing competition to help support PEACE Mexico’s Action for Food Drive program has been recently announced and will take place on September 29, 4 pm, at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.
