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March 2, 2006 - Issue #68
News and Features about Puerto Vallarta on Mexico´s Gold Coast
Tips and Topics on Living in Your Own Dream Location
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CONTENTS:
• MARCH SOCIAL EVENTS
• ARTISTS OF THE MONTH
• THE BOTANICAL GARDENS OF VALLARTA
MARCH SOCIAL EVENTS
As always, March is one of the busiest months of the year for social and charity events. Our town is filled with visitors from all over the world, enjoying our fabulous weather, cuisine, shopping, ecological tours and the great art scene.
March 4 is the date of the famous Becas Ball at the Westin Regina Resort. A cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, dancing and a silent auction of art, crafts and services will be included in the fabulous evening where everyone gets a chance to wear their most fashionable outfits, and contribute to the scholarships for hundreds of local students who might not have the opportunity to pursue their education. This is the 45th year of this event. If you cannot attend, donations will be welcomed. Information can be obtained from their website: www.puerto-vallarta.com/amf-
The Fiesta Charro to benefit the children of Vallarta with cancer will be held on Sunday, March 5th from 1-5 p.m. at the Lienzo Charro el Prieto Ibarria Rodeo Bullring in front of the University UNIVA on the road to the Rastro Monjoneras. This fun filled afternoon of Mexican culture will feature an exhibition of the best charros of Mexico, with women and men dressed in clothing representing every state of Mexico. There will be plenty of music, beer, agua frescas and piñatas for the children. Tickets are $350 pesos and include food, drinks, music and the exhibitions.
On March 17th and again on March 26th there will be a a buffet-dinner dance at the Hotel Tropicana, Los Muertos Beach, to benefit the Casa Hogar orphanage. Food will be provided by Kit Kat, Trio, Xitomates, El Dorado and Las Palomas restaurants. The Xiutla folkloric ballet group will perform on Mar. 26. Call 222-3675 for tickets and information.
March 18 is the date of the International Friendship Club Casino Night at Hotel Canto del Sol. This will bring Las Vegas to Vallarta for a fun filled evening with proceeds going to the IFC charities.
The Sunset Music Cruise is a special evening of fun every Friday night which leaves from Marina Vallarta Dock C-16 at 5 p.m. This is in front of the Restaurant La Terraza de Roma on the Marina Malecon. Kenton will entertain you with his songs and guitar, with a wide range of musical styles. The $500 pesos ticket includes food, drinks and entertainment.
The Blue Agave Golf Classic tournament will be held at the Vista Vallarta Golf Course (designed by Jack Nicklaus) from March 27 to April 2. They are looking for volunteers to work 4 or 5 hours a day during the tournament. Information can be obtained at 289-2672 or at their website: www.vistavallartagolf.com. The organizers of the tournament will donate over $50,000 to local charities such as Becas Vallarta, Make a Wish Foundation, Toys for Tots, Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, the IFC and the Children of the Dump.
Tango classes are being held at Plaza Caracol on Thursday at 7 p.m. for beginners and 8 p.m. for intermediates. Also you can attend practice sessions at the J & B Dancing Club every Tuesday from 8-10 p.m. Information at alybarbara@yahoo.com
Santa Barbara Theater productions of the month are: The Mariachi Story, A historical presentation of Mexico's famous music--Dinner show every Saturday. Vaudeville Vallarta, every Sunday, Los Bambinos in concert every Monday and Phantom of the Opry, opening March 3. Call 223-2048 or www.SantaBarbaraTheater.com.
ARTISTS OF THE MONTH
Javier Zaragoza opened his exposition "Traditional Mexico" on March 1 at Galeria Vallarta for the weekly Art Walk. Javier was present to greet the many guests who appreciated his realistic oil portraits of local Ajijic natives from the town where he lives and owns his own gallery. Highlights of the show were a large painting of the Danza de los Viejitos (Dance of the Old Men of Patzcuaro), a groups of Mariachis, Dia de los Muertos, and several rich oils of fishermen from the Lake Chapala area. Javier formerly worked for Warner Brothers in the US and studied art in Los Angeles. but has returned to live and paint in his native Ajijic, Jalisco. The show will continue until March 14th. Photos of Zaragoza's beautiful paintings may be sent to you by email - webart@prodigy.net.mx.
Steven King and Barbara Dunn will share the spotlight on March 15 at Galeria Vallarta with Steven's impressionist oils and Barbara's watercolors of typical Vallarta beach scenes in small format. Barbara also has some art cards and prints of her paintings.
Dimitar and Helen Krustev will return to Galeria Vallarta for their annual show entitled "Mexican Natives" on March 29th. They have had dual shows of her acrylics and his oils and mixed media all over the world. They also lead art and cultural tours to various countries of Europe each spring. Dimitar is a painter, photographer and writer, having published several books about his travels and adventures.
Galeria AL will feature art by Meme during March, as well as new works by Marta Gilbert. La Nana Gallery will present Sergio Lugo, Galeria Pacifico is featuring Juan Ezcurdia and Leonardo Galleries has a showing of Cuban artist Exposito. Galeria Dante is featuring Oscar Capeche from Feb. 24 to March 9 and sculptures by Luis Espiridion.
A new gallery has opened in the new section of Plaza Caracol, near the Cinemark movie theaters. This interesting gallery combines paintings, masks, sculpture and jewelry from a variety of local artists. Be sure to visit them soon.
THE BOTANICAL GARDENS OF VALLARTA
I have always thought that Vallarta with it's tropical climate should have a botanical garden, and now the idea has become a reality with the dream of owner Bob Price, who purchased 25 acres south of town a couple of years ago and after much hard work has opened the Botanical Gardens of Vallarta.
Bob was owner of the Mango Tree restaurant at Cocoa Beach, Florida and has created a larger scale garden restaurant at his botanical gardens. There is also an orchid farm and he, along with orchid grower T.J. Hartung have organized an Orchid Society.
A cobblestone drive winds into the gardens with jungle plants and colorful flowers, as well as 6000 blue agave plants in the background. This plant is the source of tequila. On the property there is a natural swimming hole, waterfalls, a tropical bird sanctuary, jungle trails and a fern grotto.
The location is 24 kilometers south of Puerto Vallarta on the coastal highway. Three kilometers past the village of Las Juntas and Los Veranos is the Plantation House, perched on a ridge overlooking the jungle. Continue to Km marker 24 and into the driveway of the Botanical gardens. You can take the bus which goes to El Tuito. Free admission. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues. through Sunday. Email: bobinpvmex@yahoo.com.
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
When you have visited Vallarta and failed to purchase something you loved, it's so easy to shop online. Our website: www.galeriavallarta.com features our major artists and jewelry designers, and although it is impossible to have photos of every piece of art, you can email us for photos of more paintings, jewelry, sculptures, posters, etc. The website includes the art walk map and calendar of shows, and a shopping cart shows you how to make your instant payment via Paypal.com. We contact you via email to assure availability of the item and advise you of shipping costs. We also have a link to All Posters.com who have the largest selection of posters in the world which they can ship to you.
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About Living Your Dream is by free subscription to our own mailing list. To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an email to WebArt@GaleriaVallarta.com with "subscribe or unsubscribe to Dream" in the subject line. If you would like to place an ad or submit an article, please contact Barbara Peters, Galeria Vallarta, Juarez 263, (322) 222-0290 or at WebArt@GaleriaVallarta.com
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