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Happy Valentine´s Day
Valentine was a holy priest in Rome who assisted the martyrs in the persecution under Claudius II.
February, 2009 - Read News
The Loft Gallery - Driven to Abstraction III
It has now become a tradition for The Loft Galeria to present a selection of fine abstract works each December.
December, 2009 - Read News
The Twelve Days of Christmas
The Twelve Days of Christmas is probably the most misunderstood part of the church year among Christians who are not part of liturgical church traditions
December, 2009 - Read News
Cultural Events Program
December cultural activities…
December, 2009 - Read Program
The Lure, and Secrets, of Cuba Memoir unveils the truth behind the façade of the island
When she is forced to cancel a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico at the last minute, she finds herself in Cuba twice…
December, 2009 - Read News
Las Posadas what are they?
Las Posadas is a traditional religious holiday that originated with the Aztecs.
December, 2009 - Read News
John Mooney
New Orleans Blues Legend and Guitar Virtuoso – Live in Puerto Vallarta
October, 2009 - Read Article
Creative Juices Flow in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Creative juices by definition are the motivating, inspiring, or enabling forces that represent the expressive side of one's imagination…
July, 2009 - Read Article
Quantum Painting
Through my work, I would like to awaken people’s minds…
May, 2009 - Read Article - Leer Articulo - Lire en français
Earth Night – Earth Day
Last Saturday some very sensible people decided to give the earth a break…
April, 2009 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
Boat Show Latin America 2009
The new third dock was equipped with two temporary floating fingers to accommodate the yachts in exhibition.
April, 2009 - Read Article - Leer Articulo - Lire en français
Indian Art special, this March
Huichol Again this year we will be able to enjoy the colorful sights of Huichol art work.
March, 2009 - Read Article - Lire en français
Great wining, dining and art,
wrapped in great surroundings
and weather...
Some wine distributors were also offering a great selection of wines from Chile, Argentina and Uruguay for only 10 and 20 pesos a glass!
March, 2009 - Read Article - Leer Articulo - Lire en français
National Charro Championship 2009
We in Puerto Vallarta have preserved a lot of what Mexico is about, to share with you, our welcome guests.
March, 2009 - Read Article - Leer Articulo - Lire en français
The Esthetic Pleasure
I have asked myself a thousand times: What is art?
February, 2009 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
Ballet Xiutla – A Successful Puerto Vallarta Season
All of Puerto Vallarta’s December weekends were very Mexican
January, 2009 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
November arouses all kinds of poetry
No matter what happens throughout the rest of the year, I always know that from the very first day of November, the weather seasoning my perception and all my activities.
January, 2009 - Read Article - Leer Articulo - Lire en français
Los Mangos Library - January 2009
January, 2009 - Read Article - Leer Programa
To Read or to Write?
During several years that I lived among American and Canadian sail-boaters in Nuevo Vallarta I was able to share some excellent and varied literature in English.
December, 2008 - Read Article - Leer Articulo - Lire en français
Love is the true spirit of Christmas
In many places in Mexico, Christmas is a religious holiday where different elements are present.
December, 2008 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
Míralo!... It’s simply unique!
I walked a few steps and discovered a small “gallery of mirrors” that immediately captured my attention.
December, 2008 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
Caution: Woman With a Hammer
Being a female stone sculptor is akin to being a female construction worker in that we are few in number.
December, 2008 - Read Article
Day of the Dead
Commemorates the transitory return to Earth of deceased relatives and loved ones.
November, 2008 - Read Article - Leer Artículo
Los Mangos - Our Library’s XII Anniversary
The Biblioteca los Mangos has great news for the community while it celebrates its twelfth anniversary this month
November, 2008 - Read Article
Jalisco is Mexico, and September is…
Full of Both to the brim!
One of the things about us “Jaliscienses” is that we are so proud of our Mexican heritage! - Octuber, 2008 - Read Article
”Metamorfosis” an Arts Extravaganza
The Biblioteca Los Mangos will be hosting “Metamorfosis” by Gloria Fuentes
Octuber, 2008 - Read Article - Leer Noticias - Lire les news
September 15 – Day of the “scream” of Independence
After the “Grito” at most places people join into a popular festivity with fireworks
September, 2008 - Read News - Leer Noticias
Our Museums - The Navy Museum
The Museo Naval shows us our country as it relates to the sea.
September, 2008 - Read News - Leer Noticias
Our Museum
The main exhibit area in the museum features mainly the history of the cultures of western Mexico.
August, 2008 - Read News - Leer Noticias
In Vallarta there is always
something old too..
Something I will never forget was the performance of the group Volta...
July, 2008 - Read News - Leer Noticias
Los Mangos Library –July’s Activities
Read Article - Leer Articulo
Spanish Experience in PV – Kids love it!
If you spend an afternoon at Puerto Vallarta’s Spanish Experience Center you will see students of all ages from all over the world.
June, 2008 - Read Article
Los Mangos Library –June’s Activities
Read Article - Leer Articulo
Art & Culture News
• Vallarta enjoyed two great shows
• Puerto Vallarta Receives a Musical Gift
June, 2008 - Read Article- Leer Articulo
Always something new!
As it turns out we share with Guadalajara a May Festival; this year’s special guest was Germany and the program includes a series of German artists and performers.
June, 2008 - Read Article
• Promoting Young Vallarta Talent
• Tribute to Vallartense Painter Manuel Lepe
May, 2008 - Read Article
Los Mangos Library – April’s Activities
• Exhibit of the library’s painting workshops
• “Tribulaciones del migrante”
• International Book Day, Reading marathon.
• “Flora and Fauna” Exposition
Read Article - Leer Articulo
Natura Nayarit 2008
It proposes the preservation of the environment and its treasures. The works in the exhibit are mostly based on the local biodiversity.
April, 2008 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
Meet Vallarta’s Best Author’s at
NVBookstore in Nuevo Vallarta
Five of Vallarta’s best local book authors will be together for a group book signing symposium on…
April, 2008 - Read Article
Xiutla And Other Artists Will Bring
Plaza Lazaro Cardenas To Life Every Friday
Weekly performances will continue through the end of April
March, 2008 - Read Article
Vallarta Wine Fest - A Cultural Winefest!
I don't think anybody had an idea of what this was going to turn into.
March, 2008 - Read Article
Song to Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta was the main theme of a conversation last January 5, during a moving event for the official presentation to the local community of the Puerto Vallarta Anthem
February, 2008 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
Song to Puerto Vallarta
Photo Gallery
February, 2008 - See the Gallery
Spanish Experience in Puerto Vallarta
The kitchen smells like an abuela's kitchen, the smells of Mexican cooking still lingering in the air are being pulled past me to the atrium by the breeze.
February, 2008 - Read Article
Dreaming Downtown into a New Existence
Imagine a much wider malecon that not only extends farther along the coast but also into the sea, the possibility conceived by fashioning a series of reefs off the downtown area.
February, 2008 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
Slide Presentation and Pottery Exhibition
at Mata Ortiz Art Gallery
After the slide presentation, Claudia reviewed the ten commandments of a Mata Ortiz collector.
January, 2008 - Read Article
Ada Colorina - The vibrant colors of the Tournament
Ada Colorina embarked on the task of creating a painting that would not only represent the most traditional tournament in Mexico.
November, 2007 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
Vallarta Film Festival - Opening Film Announced
The Vallarta Film Festival will open with the film THE GRAND, directed by Zak Penn and starring Woody Harrelson, Ray Romano, Werner Herzog, Jason Alexander and Richard Kind.
October, 2007 - Read Article
Jimena Odette & Victoria Martínez
Grand Oppening Painting Exhibition
Presidente Intercontinental Puerto Vallarta Resort
October, 2007 - Read Article
Xiutla Marks 13th Anniversary
In 1994 a great promoter of Puerto Vallarta appeared for the first time; a folk ballet that has reached great heights.
September, 2007 - Read Article
Raicilla, an Authentic Mexican Spirit
Several municipalities in the state of Jalisco are identified as producers of raicilla.
June, 2007 - Read Article
The Malagua and their "Tortilla Print" in Highland Park
For the first time in the cultural history of Puerto Vallarta, a local group of artists traveled abroad not only with the purpose to exhibit
May, 2007 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
Survival plan for the holidays! (mainly if you'll be working..)
Puerto Vallarta is known to be a very crowded place during Holy Week (Semana Santa)
April, 2007 - Read Article - Lire en français
Could History repeat itself?
Nuevo Vallarta was born as an appendix to Puerto Vallarta.
April, 2007 - Read Article - Lire en français - Leer Articulo
Ireri Topete - Stone Rivers Underneath the Brush
Chatting with Ireri Topete is like chatting with Puerto Vallarta's new artistic side.
April, 2007 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
Ada Colorina - The Color of the Bay
Smiling easily and with rebellious hair, Ada is one of the most representative brushes of the present palette of colors that stand out in the local scene.
April, 2007 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
The Antidote
There are great moments that fill us with inspiration about the great destiny of Man.
March, 2007 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
A traveler among travelers
We are all travelers, nobody can deny that the course of life is a journey in itself.
February, 2007 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
Omar Alonso: The art of the magical moment
Our ancestors said: "Photography steals a piece of your soul".
February, 2007 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
Unforgettable Christmas Concert at the
Estudio Café of Federico León de la Vega!
In an open setting illuminated by candle lights, the attendees occupied the totality of the placed chairs.
January, 2007 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
Ignacio Cadena, a man with full pockets
A happy man, a friend who is in love with Puerto Vallarta.
January, 2007 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
Tribute to the artist Alejando Colunga,
creator of "La Rotunda del Mar (the Sea Rotunda)"
During his acceptance speech Alejandro Colunga recalled: "life is full of nostalgia"
December, 2006 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
Cultural center Vallarta now with a door to infinity
Being in love with the surroundings, the river, the trees and the art that can be integrated into all this.
December, 2006 - Read Article - Leer Articulo
Our Lady of Guadalupe
On the first days of December we can enjoy and participate in one of the most deeply ingrained and genuine tradition in Mexico.
December, 2006 - Read Article - Leer Articulo - Lire en français
Puerto Vallarta unites to pilgrimage,
a colorful celebration of faith and attraction appeal.
December 2006 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Between the Breeze and Paola
Brisa (Breeze) Paola Espinoza Oliva is a native of Puerto Vallarta
October, 2006 - Read Article
Shark - A Story in The Submarine World – Part III
Many of them come from other seas, having made a long but always merry journey.
September, 2006 - Read Article
Shark - A Story in The Submarine World – Part II
Casper believes "that this could be the reason why sharks have to be constantly on the alert.
August, 2006 - Read Article
Octavio Gonzáles Gutiérrez - Sculptural Legacy
"The Vallarta Whale" besides being his first monumental, was a work being born in his inspiration to be a gift for his daughter.
August 2006 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Shark - A Story in The Submarine World - Part I
This is the store of a shark whose name is Casper Cazón.
July, 2006 - Read Article
Nayarit Governor Ney receives Manifiesto digned by 30 artists and Francisco Toledo
Painter Artist Federico León de la Vega read and hand-delivered the document, which was produced in conclusion of the "El Salado" painting show that took place at the Estudio-Café of Nuevo Vallarta during the month of January.
June, 2006 - Read Article - Leer en Español
Additions to the Peter Gray Museum
The Peter Gray Art Museum at the Centro Universitario de le Costa continues to expand the art collection which is on permanent display there.
May, 2006 - Read Article
Nostalgia - A love story in Puerto Vallarta.
Upon walking the streets it is easy to notice that Puerto Vallarta has been and forever will continue to be a platform where love is found...
May 2006 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Sherri Tracey's Show at Ada Colorina's
Studio and Gallery
The exhibition took place in the framework of the visit by the Sister Cities Committee from Highland Park..
March, 2006 - Leer en Español
First Native Wixaitari Tatei Kie Festival
Puerto Vallarta 2006
25 years ago a dream was born to carry out a community project that could offer the visitors a place where they could learn something about the everyday life of the wixaritaris a Huichol people.
March, 2006 - Leer en Español
Art exhibition - A call for the conservation of the El Salado Estuary
The artists presented their work transmitting how each of them perceives the natural life and its current situation in the estuary and in the bay.
February, 2006 - Leer en Español
Art exhibition - Photo Gallery
February, 2006
Anual Christmas and New Year Message.
February 2006- Leer en Español
Island of the Cuale River - An enchanting corner!
The island is a land extension of approximately one kilometer in the middle of the Cuale River which divides the northern and southern side of the downtown area.
January 2006 - Leer en Español
Fiesta Americana - Mexicana Airlines - Puerto Vallarta.
January 2006- Leer en Español
The Posadas (Seeking lodging) - A Christmas tradition of almost 400 years
The Posadas, traditional parties at the end of the year, have taken place in Mexico for 398 years.
December, 2005 - Leer en Español
The Pilgrimages
It is said that 90% of the Mexicans are catholic and that a 100% of us are followers of Guadalupe.
December, 2005 - Leer en Español
Welcome
Just one day ago you were kept in the womb of your mother: quiet, protected, in a bundle of maternity...
November 2005 - Leer en Español
The sculpture corridor of Puerto Vallarta
One of the newest attraction of Puerto Vallarta and which is quickly turning into one the favorite things amongst locals and visitors, is walking along the boardwalk in order to admire the corridor of sculptures extending along the northern zone.
September 2005 - Leer en Español
I dreamt we would have a park!
I decided to take a vacation taking advantage of the season and the circumstances. Four days should be enough to recuperate the spent energy.
September 2005 - Leer en Español
Fine Art - How does Vallarta stack up?
If I had to describe the art scene in Puerto Vallarta, my key thought would be the remarkable variety of art styles and subjects to be found here
July 2005
Summer delights
It is not necessary to know that the next 21st of July, the summer solstice, is officially the beginning of that season of the year that I like so much; it is enough to feel the enchanting caress of the delicious heat, underneath the radiant sun, in order to know that we are changing seasons
July 2005 - Leer en Español
Puerto Vallarta Streets
In accordance with the definition in the dictionary "romantic" is a sentimental person, inclined to the exaltation of feelings, of idealism, of fantasy or of disinterestedness. And walking through the streets of Puerto Vallarta, especially during the rainy season, I turn precisely into this."a romantic".
July 2005 - Leer en Español
If trees could defend themselves
The moon was in its waning stage, losing the strength and light it had a few days earlier. She looks languid and ungainly, as if showing shreds of sadness on her face. It wasn't only waning, it was sad, most of all, sad.
June 2005 - Leer en Español
Puerto Vallarta Streets
"If there is something that identifies Vallarta from any other tourist destination in Mexico, it is the red roof tiles covering the majority of its houses and buildings. Independent of where you are downtown, each time you turn towards the east, before your eye catches the greenness of the jungle, the red contrasting color is showing up..
June 2005 - Leer en Español
The coat of arms of Puerto Vallarta
The modest housing established on the seashore and in the shadow of a palm tree represents the origin of the port.
May 2005 - Leer en Español
Puerto Vallarta Streets
"They say that distance means forgetting but I do not conceive this reason". is part of the lyrics of a popular song written many years ago and men used to sing it to the beloved woman underneath her balcony during a romantic serenade. When I am walking through the streets of Vallarta mi mind evokes this part of the song and I feel the same, "but I do not conceive this reason".
May 2005 - Leer en Español
Instead of la Mancha whose name I do not want to remember
A few days ago I received a precious gift, my nanny put a special edition of the IV centenary of Don Quixote De La Mancha into my hands,
April 2005 - Leer en Español
Puerto Vallarta Streets
If there is a place that was specifically created in order to beknown and enjoyed by walking through, it is Puerto Vallarta.
April 2005 - Leer en Español
The University makes culture
Guadalajara, Jalisco 7th of February, 2005, eight thirty pm. Rivers of people were walking hastily, almost running on both sidewalks of the great avenue 16 th of September.
March 2005 - Leer en Español
Champoleón's pieces of advice
I was sitting on my balcony thinking about the immortality of the crab, my gaze lost in the horizon, seeing without looking, hearing without listenin..
February, 2005 - Leer en Español
My Dear Friends
The year 2004 is over. I always liked the harmony formed by this number, one two, two zeros and one four, it has something tender, soft, agreeable and graceful.
January, 2005 - Leer en Español
The Pilgrimages
from the 1st to the 12th of December, like every year, almost all the inhabitants of Puerto Vallarta will declare their faith and their gratitude towards the virgin of Guadalupe.
December, 2004 - Leer en Español
The value of unity
Sometimes the weapon of humans, as exclusive owners amongst beings with intelligence and reason, we continue with that old order: "divide and you will win".
December, 2004 - Leer en Español
Artistic exhibition "Puerto Vallarta Mirror" - Nov. 17, 2004
The work will consist of approximately fifteen paintings on exhibition and for sale.
November, 2004 - Leer en Español
The first of November - All Saints' Day
The day received the name of "all Hallow Day" which means "day of all the saints"
November, 2004
- Leer en Español
The virgen of Zapopan
It was my turn to be in the heart of the matter during the pilgrimage of October 12th, day of the virgin of Zapopan ...
November, 2004 - Leer en Español
The taco - The mouthwatering distinguishing national mark!
Eating tacos is so important that in fact we have the popular saying...
Octuber, 2004
The children's poets
Remember some of those poets' works that have been written for the little ones of this world.
October, 2004 - Leer en Español
The woman of the rocking chair
Last week on my daily walk my work caused me to pass by one of the many
Mexican villages full of attraction and tradition.
August, 2004 - Leer
en Español
What
Are Trees Good For?
With the same admiration as always, I took the highway to Conchas Chinas, Mismaloya,
La Boca de Tomatlán...
July, 2004
Paco Renteria in Vallarta Again
July, 2004
The musicians began to come on stage, but where there
used to be four, there are now six members...
El Humor de Gill Gevins - A Small Favor
July, 2004
Miguel was broke again, nothing
new, and in need of what he called a "small" favor.
Vallarta's Whale - balance,
equilibrium and harmony
May, 2004
"Vallarta's Whale" is a symbol of
Puerto Vallarta and of Banderas Bay.
Leer en Español
The Unicorn
On the door of the room, with a painting
faded by time...
May, 2004
Foreign Residents - The best promoters of
Vallarta
Real estate buyers, above all and most importantly,
become upon being residents, are goodwill ambassadors
in their places of origin.
May, 2004
- Leer
en Español
"Omeyokan"
The Gallery of Dr. Ayotl - A
very intimate space of Mexico.
April, 2004
The opening of the "Omeyokan" gallery
coincided with the start of the Art Walk in the romantic
zone. Ada Colorina in San Miguel - Big
success of a local from Vallarta!
April, 2004
The public of San Miguel de Allende was most fascinated
From
My Balcony - By Nacho Cadena
April, 2004
Vallarta with the flavor of a small town
Last
Show of Art Season for Galleria Dante
March 27, 2004
Galleria Dante presents two new artists to Vallarta for
the last show of this season.
Sylvia Is No Dog
March 20, 2004
Mini Movie Musical Madness Will Drive You Wild
Saturdays of Art on the Boardwalk
February, 2004 - Leer
Español
to promote new artistic values and to consolidate
known ones.
Give Credit Where
Credit Is Due
February, 2004
It all began with a phone call,
about two years ago. Following a number of concrete
and well-aimed questions, and my corresponding answers
given as well as.. Is there a new pictorial proposition
in Vallarta art?
January 17, 2004 - Leer
Español
Throughout the history of art in painting, taking
the Renaissance of the 15 th and 16 th centuries in Italy
as a reference point...
Fine Arts in Puerto Vallarta
January 10, 2004 - Leer
Español
We looked for other spaces where we could exhibit
our work...
The sculptures have returned!
January
10, 2004 - Leer
Español
There is no doubt that they have generated
a warm feeling and a great interaction....
The Vallarta Group
January 3, 2004 - Leer
Español
In 1977-1978, new painters
appeared and we formed what we called the "Vallarta
Group".
In city historian Carlos Munguia's latest book entitled..
Epiphany
and the Three Wise Men
January 3, 2004
Lovers of carols and Christmas parties know that this season has 12 days, packed
with golden rings, calling birds and various kinds of gentry, musicians and domestic
workers.
The
70's
December 20, 2003
t that time, in the Seventies,
there were few of us active painters in Puerto
Vallarta...
From
My Balcony "Between Wolf Whistles and Flatteries"
December 13, 2003
I received a very strong,
even thunderous, complaint from Doña Chola,
my dear friend, a little "plump" lady, not to say
chubby...
The "Posadas" -
A 400-Year Old Tradition
December 13, 2003
Very soon after the twelve days
of the "Guadalupana" pilgrimages to the Virgin of Guadalupe
end.
Painters
of the 70’s in P. V.
December 13, 2003
In the Sixties, I was an amateur painter, but I wanted to learn more so I went
to study at...
Painters
of the 60’s in P. V.
December 6, 2003
There is no question that Manuel Lepe speaheaded pictorial
art in Puerto Vallarta, but nearly at the same time,
other painters appeared on the scene as well,
The
Virgen of Guadalupe
December 6, 2003
On December 12th, 1531, the Virgin of Guadalupe is said
to have appeared to Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill.
December
13th. - Tellosa to Open at Galleria Dante
December 6, 2003
Jesus Botello known to most collectors as Tellosa.
Colungas
Brothers to exhibit at Galleria Dante
November 22, 2003
Colunga x 3 = A very talented family of artists. Alejandro,
Bernardo and Gabriel will exhibit together for the first
time in many years on November 29th at Galleria Dante.
1950
– First Pictorial Art Exhibit in PV
Javier Niño - November 22, 2003
Was the first exhibition in our city.
Galeria
Omar Alonso - 2nd Aniversary
Noviembre 19, 2003
Special exhibition of Luis González Palma on
November 25 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Ixtapa
– the Most Important Pre-Hispanic Ceremonial Center
in the Bay of Banderas
Javier Niño - November 15, 2003
The most important ceremonial center found by the Spaniards
upon their arrival to the shores of the Bay of Banderas.
La
Pintada – Cave Painting?
Javier Niño - November 8, 2003
About fifteen years ago, journalist Marco Antonio León
took me to see "La Pintada".
Petroglyphs
and La Pintada
Javier Niño - November 1, 2003
one of the most interesting aspects of the primitive
settlements in our bay is that of the famous "petroglyphs".
Historical
Comments on the Bahía de Banderas
Javier Niño - October 25, 2003
when the Spaniards first saw the majestic valley of
Bahía de Banderas from the hilltop, they trembled.
November
2 - Day of Dead in Mexico
October 25, 2003
This colorful event is also uniquely representative
of the mixture characterizing our culture.
Fiestas
de Octubre in Guadalajara
Octubre 11, 2003
All the fun of the fair with a quintessentially Mexican
flavor.
My
encounter with the pottery of Mata Ortiz
Septiembre 14, 2003 - Leer
Español
During the mid-1970’s this unique art form originated
as inspiration of just one man: Juan Quezada.
September
is for Mexicans everywhere “El mes Patrio”
September 14, 2003 - Leer
Español
Here in PV as in many other towns in Mexico, the celebration
begins on the 13th.
Learn
Spanish
Try a different vacation and learn a lot about this
beautiful country.
Temazcaltoci:
The Granny of the Aztec Sweat Lodge
August 31, 2003
The name of Temazcal, or Temazcalli it’s a fusion
of the words “Temaz”, meaning “bath”
and “calli” meaning “house”.
In times of the Spanish Conquest, baths were found everywhere
throughout central and southern Mexico.
IV
FESTIVAL - Vive La France
July 6, 2003
At La Petite France - In Commemoration of the 214th
Anniversary of the French Revolution.
“An
Homage to John Huston”
Ed Hutmacher - June 29, 2003
Cine-Club Vallarta and the Cultural Department of Puerto
Vallarta, Mexico, will present “An Homage to John
Huston,” November 22 - 29, 2003
Raicilla
- Better Than Tequila!
Anna Reisman - June 29, 2003
A gentleman by the name of Travis who had taken part
in the filming of “The Night of the Iguana”
is presently writing a book about his experience back
then, in 1963.
Beyond
Reach: Frida Kahlo and Salma Hayek
Ed Hutmacher - April 20, 2003
Salma Hayek portrays a foxy Frida Kahlo in the Academy
Award winning movie, “Frida.”
The
Cultural Passion For the Charro Tradition
Ed Hutmacher - March 9, 2003
Puerto Vallarta played host to its "First National Charro Championship"
competition. Ada
Colorina Gallery Inauguration
Anna Resiman/Jesus de Avila - February 2,
2003
Puerto Vallarta is the spirit of Mexico and Ada Colorina is the one who
interprets, captures and transmits its essence most faithfully through her paintings
and other works.
Hand
& Hand
Nacho Cadena - February 2, 2003
There are two activities that go hand in hand in Puerto
Vallarta.
[Spanish
Version]
My
Opinion
Nacho Cadena - January 26, 2003
I have often been asked for my opinion on the various
cuisine types.
[Spanish
Version]
The
Day of the Innocents (El Día de los Inocentes)
January 5, 2003
This day recalls the killing of the "innocents" by King Herod whose
intention it was to eliminate the recently born baby Jesus. Guillermo
Gomez Garcia at Galleria Dante
December 18, 2002 High
honor bestowed on Nacho Cadena
December 8, 2002
The Sociedad Mexicana
de Geografía y Estadística (Mexico's version of the National Geographic
Society) was founded back in 1833 by the President Valentin Gomez. Art
Walk and Art Night big successes
December 8, 2002
As calendar quirks
would have it, both the Art Walk downtown and the Art Night in the Marina were
held the same week, the first on Wednesday evening and the latter Friday. The
days of our Lady Of Guadalupe
December 1, 2002
The Virgin of Guadalupe
is Mexico's patron saint. Dinner-Theater
at Santa Barbara
Anna Reisman - December 1, 2002
We published articles
on the preparations for this season's productions of Vallarta's own Spotlight
Players. A Star…
shining brighter than ever
Anna Reisman - November 10, 2002
It had
been a few years since the Camino Real had set up an outdoor stage to feature
its brightest star. Meg
Munro - A biography of an artist
Mark Callanan - November 10, 2002
Meg is one of the fortunate few who love their job. She's a watercolorist; not
a starving artist tormented by insatiable creative demons but one who has come
to terms with her talents. Puerto
Vallarta's 6th Arts Festival Begins This Week
October 28, 2002
This
year's Arts Festival will be held from November 1st to 17th. It will offer a total
of 61 events including over 380 artists who will perform in eight different venues. Día
de Muertos Celebrations
Ocotber 21, 2002
Día de Muertos (Day
of the Dead) is one of Mexico's most interesting fiestas. The
rebozo - More than a garment for the mexican woman
Ana Luz Velázquez
- September 15, 2002
The "rebozo" is the shawl or wrap Mexican women
use to cover themselves with. It is a blend of the Spanish mantilla with the native
"tocado" or headdress. The
night of the mexicans
Ana Luz Velázquez - September 15, 2002
September begins and automatically all the patriotic symbols appear all around.
The flag vendors are everywhere and the flags are placed in car windows, on the
bosses' desks, in shop windows. Mata
Ortiz ceramics exhibit & conference
August 19, 2002
The seductive
symmetry of the ceramics of Mata Ortiz, a village in the state of Chihuahua, stood
out as one of the most interesting and creative handcrafted phenomena in Mexico. The
Triqui community
July 29, 2002
Located in the Ixtapa neighborhood,
it has been hard for it to adapt to urban food and culture, but it has remained
faithful to its customs and teaches them to the little ones so they will not be
lost. Manuel Lepe
- [1936-1984]
Manuel Lepe Gallery - July 22, 2002
Initiator of the
"Naif" style of painting in Mexico. He brought international fame to
Puerto Vallarta. The
Influence of the french in Mexico
Ana Luz Velázquez - July 8, 2002
The influence of France on world history is undeniable. It appears in the works
of many people and nations, and Mexico is no exception. Feet
first!
Anna Reisman - June 24, 2002
They're young, they're beautiful,
they're full of energy and wow, can they dance!. Strokes
of passion in Romy Alvarado's pictorial vision
Ana Luz Velázquez
- June 24, 2002
She tells how she was the least likely to follow in her father's
footsteps (he was a painter). Cultures
& languages around the world and, of course, in Mexico Magico
Prof.
German Estrada - June 10, 2002
In Mexico as well as in other countries, there
are other cultures where people speak other languages, have different customs
as well as other beliefs; in general they lead lifestyles different from the ones
most of us know. The
most beautiful thing about life is life itself - Nacho Cadena
Ana Luz
Velázquez - May 27, 2002
In Mexico as well as in other countries, there
are other cultures where people speak other languages, have different customs
as well as other beliefs; in general they lead lifestyles different from the ones
most of us know. Come
to the Cabaret!
May 20, 2002
You're right, this is not New York or
Paris, but it is Cabaret time in Vallarta and you're all invited. Le
Cirque du Soleil: joy, color, fantasy and magic
Ana Luz Velázquez
- May 20, 2002
If you saw the last Academy Awards, then you will surely remember
the impressive show put on by the acrobats and malabaristas that surprised the
Hollywood stars. The
arts embrace Vallarta
Ana Luz Velázquez - May 20, 2002
As of
last Friday, the arts are embracing Vallarta. For two weeks there will be exhibitions,
theater, literature, dance and music, much music, in different sites all over
town. Furthermore, all these events are free. The
cinematographic disillusionment of universal literature
Ana Luz Velázquez
- May 20, 2002
Do I go see it or don't I? The uncertainty arose from the fact
that the mention of "The Count of Montecristo" absolutely fascinates
me, but the movie versions I have seen have been terribly frustrating. The
Toltecs, the Aztecs, the Maya - Part 3
Ana Luz Velázquez - May
20, 2002
These were a Maya subgroup that occupied the highland valley of Guatemala.
Their capital was Utatlan (or Gumarcaj in Quiche Maya). |
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