Puerto Vallarta, Jal – Those that have experienced the work of “Pueblo es Cultura” –People is Culture – have learned to develop their artistic inclinations and to share their creativity with the community. As instructed by the Meyer, Cultural Brigades visit two communities of Puerto Vallarta each week, bringing this cultural project closer to the people.

Last week, for example, Mismaloya experienced happy and festive moments listening to the Town Music Band, watching Papos the Clown and participating in the workshops the mobile program “Pueblo es Cultura” has to offer.

Once more Vallarta Cultural Institute presented local artists and offered free workshops in spaces which has been rehabilitated and can now be used as get-together places.
At 5:00pm word went around that something was going on at the Basketball court, next to Casa Iguana Hotel. Children gather around work tables where drawing and painting lessons where being offered by artists of the category of Jose Mendoza, who was pleased to share his trade and who said that because of technology children had forgotten that they are ways to have fun and learn at the same time.
Misael, a very enthusiastic child who insists he is seven years old, but his mom says he is only five, said he likes colors and loves painting little fishes. Drawing is his favorite pass time.

“As soon as I saw paints I brought my child so he could learn and have fun. I am glad they offer free workshops; this is the second time they come to Mismaloya” expressed Rosario, Misael’s mother.

Same as Misael, eight years old Laura, approach the Reading workshop table where she discovered a book with a very attractive cover: “OZ the Magician”.

We allow them to read whatever they want to read; we have all kinds of books; we help them choose, we read with them and if they do not finish a book they like, we allow them to take it home, as long as they promise to take good care of it; explains Ernesto, person in charge of Reading workshops.

Engraving and dress making workshops were also very popular. Women who learned to cut and make pants and blouses can now design their own clothing.

The most daring children attended the Circus Arts workshop, where mime Maclovio, holding on to a rope, was teaching children how to ride a monocycle. Juggling games made everyone laugh. Soon enough the children were doing what the mime was teaching them.

A workshop on healthy and responsible sex awareness was also offered. Flyers, preservatives and personal advice were distributed among participants. This kind of workshop gives young people information on VIH. There are occasions where people hesitate to approach the topic, but our advice takes away these fears and leads them to avoid risky practices; explained a member of the staff.

The plaza was crowded with couples dancing together with Danzoneros de Adultos (Adult dancers group) to the music of Puerto Vallarta Municipal Band. The natural acoustic of the mountains were key to the broadcast of Nereidas tunes all over Mislaloya, inviting people to come and join “Pueblo es Cultura”.

At the end of the journey, children and adults took home the art work and the knowledge they had acquired in the workshops, with the promise to continue practicing the techniques at home; which is the purpose of “Pueblo es Cultura” program; a program that incentivizes the creativity of the people of Puerto Vallarta.

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Puerto Vallarta, Jal.- It’s our 15th year!! And this year’s celebration will be better than ever!

Puerto Vallarta, Jal.- The Banderas Bay Region is home to over 300 species of different birds and will be the site this March 5 through 8 for the Puerto Vallarta

The place where artists will find a space to share their works of art with freedom of expression.

Puerto Vallarta, Jal.- A lot of people dream of writing their memoirs. Puerto Vallarta’s Maurice Monette did more. He did it. Now he is willing to share the secrets of how he did it.

Producciones Unda’s version of the award winning musical Chicago, with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse, continues its run at the recently opened Nuevo Vallarta Stage & Forum theatre, in Nuevo Vallarta. Several months ago, artistic producers Aggie Unda and Alberto Mejía partnered with Nuevo Vallarta business owners to create a brand new performing arts venue for audiences living in the North Shore. The project has been successful, with the aforementioned production, performances by the popular Canadian singer, Kim Kuzma, and other artists.

Chicago continues with 7:30 pm performances on February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27. Tickets are $450 pesos per person. For more information, please call (322) 303-0572.

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A total of 14 hotels and six restaurants received this international symbol of prestige in the service industry; the Grand Luxxe in Nuevo Vallarta received its first 5 Diamond accolade.

The Riviera Nayarit’s hotel and service infrastructure was endorsed with its own share of the Diamonds presented worldwide by the AAA (American Automobile Association).

Fourteen hotels and six restaurants located in Nuevo Vallarta, The Mainstream, and Punta de Mita, the Riviera Nayarit’s Glamour Peninsula, were chosen for this prestigious accolade.

A total of 10 hotels received the 4 Diamond Award and four received the 5 Diamond Award; five restaurants were awarded 4 Diamonds and one received 5 Diamonds. With 3 Diamonds there are 26 restaurants and 13 hotels in the Riviera Nayarit.

“Riviera Nayarit is really starting to show its outstanding quality and service and variety of choices”, said Tony Perrone, AAA Manager for Latin America.

This year (2015) there were only eight hotels in the world that received the top 5 Diamond Award, among them the Grand Luxxe in Nuevo Vallarta. The rest were endorsed with their same yearly awards—some of them having received them for over 10 years.

The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to congratulate the winners. Below is the complete list of the Riviera Nayarit’s 4 and 5 Diamond winners.

5 Diamonds – Hotels:
Grand Luxxe (2014); Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit (2007); Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico (2001); The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort (2009).

4 Diamonds – Hotels:
Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta (2009); Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta; (2006); Marival Residences & World Spa (2011); RIU Palace Pacifico (2009); The Grand Bliss (2011); The Grand Mayan Nuevo Vallarta (2006); Villa La Estancia (2008); Casa de Mita (2004); Hotel Cinco (2010); Iberostar Playa Mita (2014).

5 Diamonds – Restaurants:
Carolina at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort (2010).

4 Diamonds – Restaurants:
Epazote (2011) – Grand Luxxe; Frida (2010) – Grand Velas; Lucca (2006) – Grand Velas; Piaf (2006) – Grand Velas; Aramara (2003) – Four Seasons.

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Performance-Thursday, March 26 at 8.00 p.m, 2015
A Uniquely Beautiful Modern Dance Production

Puerto Vallarta. Jal.- Vallarta Cultural Institute and House of Graphic Memory are inviting to a Conference on “Chronicles and Poems about Puerto Vallarta as seen by its Residents” , which will take place this Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 pm at River Café Restaurant. The object of this conference is to share anecdotes about people and events that throughout the years have been part of the identity of the city.

Personalities of Puerto Vallarta’s Culture and Society such as Berenice Dueñas, Vivian Curiel, Francisco Quezada Hernández, Félix Fernando Baños López, Eduardo Gómez Encarnación, architect Luis Álvarez and Juan Manuel Gómez Encarnación, will be exposing at this conference.

Participants will review the history, chronicles, and bibliographies of the city as well as literary creations inspired on Puerto Vallarta, a city that although young, it has a historic baggage to share.

“We will have the opportunity to spend an enjoyable moment with people who love and are grateful to Vallarta, knowledgeable people who do research about Vallarta and take it upon themselves to share their knowledge,” said Sergio Zepeda, director of Vallarta Cultural Institute; and he went on to say that this event is one of the activities of House of Graphic Memory, which is a place where one can appreciate a priceless photo archive, complied with the help of Puerto Vallarta citizens.

The Conference will be directed by guitar expert Antonio Navarro Gutierrez. Entrance is free. The River Café is located at Isla del Rio Cuale.

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Puerto Vallarta, Jal- With the idea of educating children and adults in matters of prevention and to learn about the work done by Lifeguards in Puerto Vallarta beaches, International Lifeguard Day was celebrated last Sunday morning.

Camarones beaches were the stage where groups of rescuers made a display of different water rescue techniques and First Aid maneuvers. Invitations to the event were extended by Puerto Vallarta’s Lifeguards.

Children participated in water rescue strategies and First Aid lessons taught by expert instructors, and later, they all enjoyed putting into practice, with the help of the Lifeguards, some of the techniques they had learned. Foot ball and volley ball games were also played at the beach for the occasion.

Lifeguard chief Esteban Gaxiola, informed that the purpose of this kind of activities which were part of the celebration, is for people to get to know the work of the lifeguards and have people be participants in learning skills that can help them save lives, and to to generate awareness of the dangers of the ocean, and at the same time, to understand why beach recommendations and signs should be obeyed.

International Lifeguard Day is celebrated on February 4 in honor of ten Argentinean rescue workers who lost their lives when, on the line of duty, were carried away by a riptide in the ocean of Mar de Plata.

Calderon Gaxiola pointed out that the group of Lifeguards was organized in 2006 with join efforts from municipal government and the Municipal Maritime Federal zone. They were given basic tools to start guarding all the beaches in the area to prevent incidents.

As the years went by, the Lifeguard group, under the coordination of Municipal of Civil Protection and Firemen, has been very successful and, thanks to their constant training and certifications in different topics, they stand out among rescue workers of other regions. They are now considered the best among the best at international level.

Puerto Vallarta is the only touristic area in Mexico that has lifeguards 24 hours a day.

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Five regional civil associations benefited thanks to the actions and relationship of the Fundación Punta de Mita with national and international foundations; the associations include:

The largest tourism showcase in all of Mexico, Tianguis Turístico Mexico celebrates its 40th year with the 2015 event that will take place at Mundo Imperial in Acapulco, Guerrero. Expo of Mundo Imperial is located in the most exclusive and newest area of the town, known as Acapulco Diamante, with fast and easy access by main highways from any point.