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NOV. 2, 2003, ISSUE 42
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:
· CULTURAL OVERLOAD FOR NOVEMBER
· JOHN HUSTON HOMAGE
· SEE PARIS WITH DIMITAR KRUSTEV
· NICOLAS DE JESUS IN PARIS
· BECA FUNDRAISER
CULTURAL OVERLOAD FOR NOVEMBER
The Season has officially started and the weather is absolutely perfect for attending all the events in our historic center of Vallarta during the November Festival of the Arts. Halloween was an exciting night with lots of costume parties, a street dance in front of Kit Kat (wild costumes) and of course the traditional altars for Dia de los Muertos around City Hall, in the galleries and other locations. Galeria Vallarta featured an altar for Frida Kahlo and an exhibition of paintings and crafts with day of the dead themes.
Sat. Nov. 1 featured an exhibit at Galeria Dante for Rocío Sanchez and Edgar Martinez. Thursday, Nov. 6 is the concert at the Camino Real at 9 p.m.
Fri. Nov. 7 is the opening of Oscar Espinosa´s bronze sculpture show featuring musical themes at Galeria Vallarta in Plaza Neptuno--6-10 p.m.
The Arts Festival starts on Nov. 7 through the 23rd and includes special events and concerts throughout the city, but I will mention those that will be in Los Arcos outdoor theater, across from City Hall. You can get a complete schedule at the tourist office or the city cultural dept. Remember all these events are free and sponsored by the Municipal govt.
An opening parade will leave Hotel Rosita at 7 p.m. Friday night along the Malecon and a concert byTania Libertad will follow in Los Arcos at 8 p.m.
Sat. 8th - Elena Duran & Trio - from Broadway to Hollywood and jazz from England to Mexico.
Sun. 9th - a rock concert "La Calavera" in Los Arcos.
Mon. 10th - Presentation of the book "Panorama Historico de Puerto Vallarta and the Bay of Banderas" by Carlos Munguia, Main Plaza, 8 p.m.
Tues. 11th - sacred music by the Refugio Choir at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church - 9 p.m.
Wed. Nov. 12 - Old Town Art Walk featuring coctails and expositions in 12 central galleries - 6 to 10 p.m. Galeria Vallarta will present surrealism by Jaime Cabrera and Hellmuth Bornemann in oils on canvas. Also a special song and dance presentation "Argentina to Mexico" at the Hotel Fiesta Americana at 8 p.m.
Thurs. 13th - Joselo Cardozo, Trova from Cuba, Los Arcos at 8 p.m.
Fri. 14th - Photographic exhibit by Yesika Felix and music by Mario Blanco at Los Mangos Public library at 7 p.m.
Sat. 15th - Jazz by Daskandonga in Los Arcos at 8 p.m. Galeria Dante presents watercolors by Meg Munro and sculpture by Azucena Mendez from 6 to 10 p.m.
Sun. 16th - Folkloric dance presentation by Benito Juarez school at 7 p.m. and the Xiutla Municipal Ballet at 8 p.m. - Always a great show!
Mon. 17th - Classical music, piano and violin by Sergio Matos and Cuauhtemoc Rivera at Hotel Westin Regina at 9 p.m.
Tues. 18th - Classical German piano music, Hotel Westin Regina, 9 p.m.
Wed. 19th - Estudiantina from the Preparatoria Regional, Main Plaza at 8 p.m., Trio dÁrgent from France - flute trio at Hotel Camino Real at 8 p.m.
Thurs. 20th - Youth group presents theater, music and poetry, Los Arcos 7 p.m.
Fri. 21th - Pro Danza academy of Jalisco presents children´s classical dance, 8 p.m.
MORE SPECIAL EVENTS
NOV. 26 is another Old Town Art Walk from 6 to 10 with the fantastic sculptures of Daniel Palma at Galeria Uno, Gabriela Uribe at Galeria Corona, Marta Gilbert at Galeria Arte Latinoamericano, and Javier Zaragoza´s realistic oil portraits at Galeria Vallarta. The other gallery shows will be announced later.
On Friday, Nov. 28th the first Marina Decor-Art Night events will begin with 9 locations to visit for cocktails and exhibitions from 6 to 10 p.m. Those participating are: Artell, Galeria Rodo Padilla, Arte Primitivo, Galeria Meshik, Galeria Vallarta, Equilibrio, Galeria EM, Galeria Arte de las Americas and Galeria Flores. This will be our first event to feature the area´s top decorators, as well as art, glass and sculpture galleries.
Sat. Nov. 29th brings Gabriel and Bernardo Colunga´s fantastic sculptures to Galeria Dante, 6 to 10 p.m.
HOMAGE TO JOHN HUSTON
Sat. 22...Photographic exhibit by Gabriel Figueroa, Homage to John Huston, 6 p.m. Galeria Omar Alonso, and opening ceremonies for the 8 day John Huston homage at Centro Cultural Cuale at 7:30 p.m., followed by a mariachi concert in Los Arcos at 8 p.m. and a mariachi mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe church at 9:30.
Puerto Vallarta Film Festival will present the following free screenings and presentations from Nov. 23-29th at the Rio Cuale Cultural Center on the east end of the island, with introductions and panel discussions about John Huston at 7:30 and screenings at 8 p.m. 23rd - The Maltese Falcon, 24th - The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, 25th - The African Queen, 26th - Moby Dick, 27th - The Night of the Iguana with introduction by Danny Huston and Gabriel Figueroa, 28th - Prizzi´s Honor, Nov. 29th - The Dead.
The gala closing dinner and concert at the Westin Regina Resort will require tickets which can be obtained by calling 322-222-3593 or go to the website ww.puertovallartafilm.com Guests will be welcomed by Vallarta´s leading mariachi group and the Ballet Folklorico Xiutla. A string quartet from the Guadalajara Philharmonic will entertain during cocktails on the terrace. There will be a photo exhibit by Gabriel Figueroa Flores, and a grand buffet presented by all of Vallarta´s best restaurants will be followed by a concert by Susana Harp from Mexico City. The Huston family will receive a bronze award and there will be a slide show of John Huston when he was living in Puerto Vallarta. The evening will close with a dance performance, fireworks and dancing under the stars.
Excerpts from an article by Anjelica Huston:
"My father´s love affair with Mexico dates from his teenage years on a quest for adventure as a lieutenant in the Mexican Calvary. Here was the idea that you could still commute with nature, lose yourself in the elements of sun, rain, wind and water, in the spirit of the people, who loved and accepted him as one of their own. Mexico represented the untamed spirit, from the depths of the jungle to the heights of the Mayan civilization, from the bloody battles of the natives and conquistadors to the sophistication of Mexico City in the 30s and 40s. He was inspired by the art in Mexico, and was a great admirer of Diego Rivera, Covarrubias, Tamayo, Siqueiros and the architect Barragan. My father´s legacy in Mexico, particularly in Puerto Vallarta, lives on in wonderful ways. Las Caletas was his refuge. He found great happiness there in his last years...in the jungle, beside the sea, lit by the stars. My family and I thank you for this beautiful tribute to John Huston...a man who carried Mexico in his soul."
SEE PARIS WITH DIMITAR KRUSTEV
Many of you have seen and admired the art of Dimitar and Helen Krustev, who have exhibited at Galeria Vallarta for many years, specializing in the indigenous people of Mexico. Dimitar was born in Bulgaria and is a writer and photographer, as well as a fine artist, with a MFA degree. Now he is offering a seven day art appreciation tour of Paris from April 29th to May 6, 2004, called "PARIS IN THE SPRINGTIME Through the Eyes of an Artist". The tour will include the museums of Paris--Musee Du Louvre, Musee dÓrsay, Musee Rodin, Musee Antoine Bourdelle, the famous art school LÉcole de Beaux Artes, the Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Cathedral of Sacre´Coeur, the Eiffel Tower, the Opera Garnier, the Jardin de Tuelies and Jardin des Luxemburg, a chance to photograph street scenes, to stroll on the Champs Elysees, to sit at sidewalk cafés to absorb the spirit of Paris. Other options are a boat ride on the Seine, a trip to the Chartres Cathedral, Versailles, to see a night show at the Follies Bergeres or Moulin rouge etc. The price is very reasonable and you can obtain more information from him in Ajijic, Mexico, telephone and fax from the US 011-52-376-766-3381. Price includes airfare, hotel and tour guide. Sounds like a wonderful trip!
NICOLAS DE JESUS IN PARIS
The unique artworks of Nicolas de Jesus, who specializes in Dia de los Muertos themes, as well as indigenous village scenes on handmade bark paper, have now been shown in Paris in two exhibitions. Nicolas made a name for himself when he helped to initiate the engraving workwhop at the Mexican Fine Arts Museum in Chicago where his work appeared in books and videos, and later he returned to his native village of Amelyaltepec, Guerrero, where he produces his finely detailed etchings. He has created one artwork called Paris with skeletons flying around the Eiffel Tower, as well as homages to the Twin towers in New York. A great selection of his etchings are now on exhibit at Galeria Vallarta.
BREAKFAST TO BENEFIT BECAS VALLARTA, A.C.
La Hacienda Restaurant on L. Cardenas Street has a monthly breakfast to benefit one of the charitable organizations in Vallarta. November 19, 2003 their breakfast is to benefit Becas Vallarta A.C., a tax-deductible charitable organization whose main purpose is to raise funds for scholarships for deserving youngsters in Puerto Vallarta. Becas Vallarta provides scholarships to approximately 300 students in Vallarta each school year. Come and enjoy the ambience of the restaurant and at the same time help some of Vallarta's youth. Remember: Wednesday, November 19, 2003, 9:30 A.M., La Hacienda Restaurant, Corner of Aguacate & L. Cárdenas, Col. Emiliano Zapata. Cost: $80 pesos. Space is limited. For tickets call Mariel Fregoso at 221 0789 or Mary Ellis at 222 1478
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NEW FELGUEREZ FIGURES FOR CHRISTMAS
Those of you who collect the whimsical metal and paper mache sculptures of Felguerez will be pleased to know that the new catalog has a number of new figures, but at the same prices as last year. The orchestra has increased in variety and there are a number of sports represented. Please email webart@prodigy.net.mx for more information. Great idea for Christmas gifts.
FOR RENT:
Commercial local on Guerrero St. in central Vallarta. Call 222-0290 for information.
ATTENTION ARTISTS, GALLERIES AND CULTURAL GROUPS:
There is a new website being developed to cover all of Vallarta´s wide variety of art and cultural events. The price is very reasonable and you can put in the information yourself or list your events in the calendar section. Contact Dianalynn Clayton at Dianalyn@pvart.com or call her at 224-3525 to get involved during the developing process.
SUBSCRIBE AND UNSUBSCRIBE INFORMATION:
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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