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Cabaret Concert – March 18

Paradise Community Center (127 Pulpito– site of the Farmer’s Market) will host an exciting new entertainment concept on March 18 at 6:00 p.m.–A Cabaret Concert, show-casing a fabulous variety of some of Vallarta’s finest professional talent ranging from classical to flamenco to pop to jazz, and more.

Audience members will enjoy a host of vocalists and instrumental ensembles featuring violin, harp, marimba, keyboard, guitar and flute, to name but a few. Best of all, half of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit programs initiated and administered by CompassioNet Impact, a non-profit organization that serves the marginalized people of Vallarta through 1200/weekly hot meals, a bookmobile, English classes, home building and interest-free business loans, to name a few.

Among the line-up of engaging performers are vocalists–Jamaican-born Roger Kassio (Kass), Kathy Overly, the QuesaDivas (women’s choral ensemble); popular musicians D’Rachel, Samuel Rua Hernandez, Raul Simental Zapata and Andrea Jupina; Time to Play–the vocal/instrumental quartet of Mary & Don MacLachlan, Lois Rogers and Garry Carlson; guitarist Eduardo Leon, Antonio Chavez and his delightful Mirimba Band; the dynamic flamenco group Laboquita, and more!

Ticket-holders are invited to enjoy complimentary Happy Hour libations (beer, wine, sodas, water, margaritas) before the show between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. A self-serve cash bar will offer drinks for purchase during and after the show.

Tickets ($250 pesos, including complimentary Happy Hour from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.) can be purchased at Paradise Community Center (Mon.-Sunday 9:00 a.m. to Noon & beginning at 5:30 p.m.the day of the event. The Cabaret Concert begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.

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2011 Conciertos de Primavera

The Orquestas Sinfónicas Juveniles de San Diego y Tijuana, as part of their Tour Mexico International, integrate into a symphonic ensemble to provide the Conciertos de Primavera accompanied by the Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil de Guadalajara.

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The repertoire consists of music from North America, like Rhapsody in Blue, American composer George Gershwin and our Mexican composer Arturo Márquez, among others, managing to create a binational environment.

The ensemble is led by Dr. Angela Yeung.

There are two performances.

  • Friday March 18, 11 am, at the Auditorio Juan Luis Cifuentes Lemus in Vallarta campus of the University of Guadalajara.
  • Saturday March 19 at 7 pm in the Plaza de la Hermandad, located between the Villa Premiere and Buenaventura Hotels.

This event is Free.

Via Cultural PV organized this event with support from the Centro Universitario de la Costa U of G and the Employers Association of Central Vallarta.

2011 Flower and Garden Show

3rd Annual Vallarta Botanical Gardens Flower & Garden Show is March 23 – 30, 2011.

Exhibit and commercial space is available for suppliers, producers and distributors of the Flower and Garden Industry in Puerto Vallarta. Participating as an exhibitor is free. Promote and sell your products or services.

Information and registration: info@vallartabotanicalgardensac.org or (322) 223-6182
WEBSITE: http://www.vallartabotanicalgardensac.org/es/

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

EVERYDAY 1:00 pm – Daily Tour

23 Wed 2:00 pm T.J. Hartung

  • Mexico’s Gift to Your Taste Buds – Vanilla

24 Thurs 2:00 pm Alicia Partida

  • Blue Agave: From Mythology to the 21st century

25 Fri 2:00 pm T.J. Hartung

  • Orchids Unique to Mexico

26 Sat 11-2 pm Eder Flores

  • French Bouquets

26 Sat 2:00 pm Dr. Korn

  • Dr. Leslie Korn, Etnobotánica, presentation of book

27 Sun 9-5 pm Eder Flores

  • Centerpieces workshop

28 Mon 2:00 pm Neil Gerlowski

  • Tropical Superfoods-Coco & Piña,

29 Tues 2:00 pm Robert Price

  • Garden Tourism

30 Wed 2:00 pm Neil Gerlowski

  • Salsa & Guacamole 101

2011 Vallarta Verde Concert

The 2011 Vallarta Verde Concert will be held on Sunday, april 3rd. from noon to 10 pm at La Huerta restaurant in Paso Ancho. 20 pesos admission.

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PROGRAM

  • 12:00 Energia Solar
  • 13:00 Teatro guiñol Gpo. Ecologico Puerto Vallarta
  • 13:30 Colegio Ameyali (grupo coral)
  • 14:00 Teatro Guñol Nuestra Tierra
  • 2:30 Colegio Nueva Galicia Gpo. Juvenil de danza Folcklorica
  • 2:45 Declamacion sobre el agua
  • 15:00 Frixoleros
  • 16;00 Beverly & Willow
  • 17.00 Querreque
  • 18:00 Bambinos
  • 19:00 Azul
  • 20:00 Texas Embassy Blues Band
  • 21:00 The Baddies
  • 22.00 Joe King Carrasco

This concert includes the best musical groups from around the bay for an all-day concert of a variety of musical styles. Along with the music, there will be art by Vallarta students with an ecological theme, information booths about ecology, recycling, planting of trees, beach and river clean up and ways to keep our area and the planet green. There will be food and drink vendors and even a place to discard used batteries and electronic equipment.

The Vallarta Verde organization works with schools around the bay to promote ecology among the future citizens of our area.

Transportation to la Huerta from the Cardenas Bridge will be provided by Canopy Tours.

There is no admission charge for the concert. Come and help keep Vallarta green.

2011 Vallarta Navy League Charreada

navyleagueThe Navy League is sponsoring a return engagement of the renowned Charro Association of Vallarta on Sunday, March 20, 2011. This exciting event, for young and old, Mexican and Expat, will be held at the Miguel Prieto Ibarria Arena in Mojoneras from noon until 4:00 pm, and will include a full Mexican luncheon following the two hour performance.

Adding to the Mexican flavor of the day, an award-winning Mariachi band will play the entire 4-hour period, and the price is very affordable at just $300 pesos for adults ($350 pesos at the door) and $100 pesos for children.

Tickets are available in advance by contacting Carol Smith (044-322-137-4902 and carolpv(at)prodigy.net.mx) or Laura Joachin (044-322-132-8625 or laura_joachin(at)yahoo.com.) Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

The Mexican Charreada, or rodeo, dates back to colonial times, developing out of the herraderos (brandings) and rodeos (round-ups) of Mexican haciendas. The Mexican National Championships are often held right here in Puerto Vallarta, and you’ll see some former champions performing on March 20th.

If you’d like to sponsor a group of kids from one of Puerto Vallarta’s orphanages, or from “Feed the Children” or any other children’s organization, contact Carol or Laura to get info on discounted pricing. We want to fill the stands, and what better way to do this than to expose youngsters in our area to this cherished Mexican tradition. Other groups/clubs may want to consider organizing bus tours to the Charreada.

The Miguel Prieto Ibarria Arena in Mojoneras is located on the highway connecting Pitillal with the Vista Vallarta Golf Club, near the new Convention Center and the City Bus Terminal. It’s very convenient to all parts of Puerto Vallarta including those living in El Centro, the Marina, and Nayarit.

Don’t miss this chance to witness a rich Mexican tradition, while enjoying an outdoor Mexican luncheon in the company of the performers and an outstanding Mariachi band. CALL NOW!

The Puerto Vallarta Navy League is dedicated to welcoming Navy and Coast Guard vessels and crews from all nations to the friendliest port city in Mexico. Volunteers from visiting ships paint and repair local schools, orphanages and other non-profit facilities. Additionally, Navy League members run the annual Toys for Tots program that delivers many thousands of toys during the Christmas holiday season and constructs playgrounds in depressed neighborhoods.

For more information, visit VallartaNavyLeague.org. To join this outstanding civic and charitable organization contact President Bill Clark at (322) 222-3616. All are welcome; no prior military experience is required.

by Jerry Lafferty – VallartaNavyLeague.org