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Sept. 3, 2005 Issue #62
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:
• THE TRAGEDY ON THE GULF COAST
• WHAT´S HAPPENING IN VALLARTA
• FIESTAS PATRIAS SCHEDULE
• ONLINE ART SPECIALS
THE TRAGEDY ON THE GULF COAST
Who could believe that the historic city of New Orleans, as well as Biloxi and so many other Gulf coast areas could be so devastated by a hurricane? As we all watch the news and see the terrible suffering and desperation experienced by the victims of this disaster, we must stop and give thanks to God that we are in a safe place, and think how we can best offer help to the people who have lost everything, including family members.
Wherever you are, please check with the Red Cross, and the Salvation Army,or other charities to see how you can send some aid as quickly as possible before the situation gets any worse. Among the 60 nations who have offered their help for the tragedy was our Mexican president Vicente Fox.
It brings to mind our hit by Hurricane Kenna here in Vallarta, but the damage was limited to a small section of the ocean front, and did not affect the rest of the city. After two years we are just now getting the seafront repaired, with the extension of the Malecon to Olas Altas completed.
Keep in mind that if you are warned about a pending hurricane or storm, go to a safe place before it hits. Our lives depend so much on electricity, water, access to food, fuel, transportation and a roof over our heads, all that we take for granted, it is just impossible to comprehend being without these essentials. Pray for the victims of this terrible tragedy and help them however you can.
WHAT´S HAPPENING IN VALLARTA
September is the month when Mexico celebrates Fiestas Patrias, or Mexican independence with the Grito of "Viva Mexico" on the night of the 15th at the City Hall, music, fireworks and festivities, continuing on Sept. 16, which is a national holiday. Everything is decorated with red, white and green of the Mexican flag and a queen of the Fiestas Patrias is crowned the week before. This is always an exciting and colorful time in Puerto Vallarta.
To read a complete article about the history of the "Grito" and the struggle for Mexican independence, go to http://www.mexonline.com/grito.htm
SCHEDULE FOR FIESTAS PATRIAS
Sept 12 - Exposición "Los Símbolos Patrios", 9 am, City Hall
Coronación Reina Fiestas Patrias (Crowning of the Queen)
Sept 13 - Triatlón de la Independencia, 9:30-11 am, Malecón
Sept 14 - Desfile Dia del Charro, 11 am-12:30 pm, Main streets
Sept 15 - Carrera Ciclista Fiestas Patrias, 9-11 am
Carrera de Burros, Meseros, 7-9 pm
Noche Mexicana, 8-10 pm, Los Arcos del Malecón
Desfile "De las Antorchas" 9:15-10 pm, Calles Juárez-Diaz Ordaz-Morelos
Fiesta Charra 10-10:30 pm, Plaza Principal
Audición Coral Mexicana - Mtro Tomas Mojica 10:30-10:45 pm, Plaza Principal
Abanderamiento Presidente Municipal 10:45-11:00 pm, Pasillo Frontal Presidencia Municipal
Ceremonia Grito de Independencia - 11-11:15 pm, Balcón Presidencial
Castillo y Fuegos Pirotécnicos (Fireworks) - 11:15-11:30 pm, Plaza Principal
Baile Popular Street Dance - 15 de Septiembre 11:30 pm - 16 de Septiembre 2 am, Plaza Principal y Malecón
Sept 16 - Día de la Independencia, Todo el día (México)
Desfile Militar Cívico (Military Parade) - 10 am-12 pm, Main streets
Voleyball Playero (Beach Volleyball) - 12-1:30 pm, Playa del Malecón
Carrera Atlética - 6-7 pm (Circuito Río Amazonas Fluvial Vallarta)
Festival Mexicano - Ballet Xiutla - 7-7:15 pm, Los Arcos del Malecón
All businesses are invited to decorate their display windows for Fiestas Patrias and all residents are invited to attend the special events planned for the celebration.
All during September Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant & Café Olas Altas 380-B will as every year celebrate "Mes Patrio"
and the Mexican Independence Day for the whole month, offering specialties form Mexico like Chiles en Nogada and many other dishes, besides the restaurant´s regular menu. More information: 223-0760
There will be a photography contest at the Library (Biblioteca Los Mangos) from Sept. 9 to 28 with examples of our top photographers competing for the prizes. Check with the Culture Dept. for hours for viewing the photos.
Parque Làzaro Càrdenas
Sunday, September 4, 2005
4-7 pm
Enjoy Your Park
Ballet Folklorico
Puppet Show
CULTURE IN THE PARK
On Sunday, August 21, 2005 in Parque Làzaro Càrdenas in Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, about 300 people gathered to enjoy the presentation of the Ballet Folklorico Azteca from the University of Guadalajara and various sketches by the university players.
The daughter of "India Marìa" was the master of ceremonies in the event which included short presentations by university professors and local ecology leaders on the importance of green areas in the center of the city of Puerto Vallarta and their reasoning for opposing the city government's program of converting 4 city parks into parking lots. The public is invited once again this coming Sunday, September 4, 2005 for more free entertainment and messages on the environment of the city.
ONLINE ART SPECIALS
Now is the time to purchase that favorite artwork that you may have seen at Galeria Vallarta during your last visit. Possibly it is still available and at a special discount, since our artists are preparing for a very busy season, with Old Town Art Walks every week starting on Oct. 26. These artists have authorized big savings on their existing paintings:
Javier Zaragoza (realistic oil portraits of Mexican natives)
Dimitar Krustev (oil and mixed media ethnic paintings)
Dionicio Becerra (oil landscapes of Puerto Vallarta area)
Steven King (impressionist oil landscapes)
Claudia Nery (oil, acrylic, watercolor contemporary stylized paintings)
Steven Fischer (oil abstracts and figurative paintings)
Richard Quigley (whimsical oil paintings of faces and landscapes)
During September ONLY a large selection of signed lithographs by famous mexican artists are also reduced up to 40%. Please email us at webart@galeriavallarta.com to request photos and special prices of your favorite artist´s works via email. Payment can be made by Paypal or by check to set your painting aside until you come to Vallarta, or your purchase can be sent to you via DHL insured to your door.
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