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World AIDS Day March » December 1

An Open Invitation from V.E.S. on World AIDS Day

– by Ed Thomas

The 1st of December, World AIDS Day, is the day when individuals and organizations from around the world come together to bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic.

Here in Puerto Vallarta, World AIDS Day will be commemorated with a march along the Malecón that begins at Parque Hidalgo on Monday, December 1st at 8:30 am and ends at Los Arcos with speeches by different state and local dignitaries.

world aids day marchPV World AIDS Day participants will gather at the Parque Hidalgo at 8 am to prepare for the 8:30 am start. We would love to have a big turn out for this march. There is always a good turnout from the schools and the women of Vallarta, but we would like to show that the expats and the seasonal residents care about what goes on here locally.

Also for those marching we ask that you wear a white shirt or T Shirt. We will provide the red ribbons, and if you would like to make and carry a banner with supporting words or the name of a friend/relative with the virus or affected by it all are welcome. Also in other cities people have carried Red & White balloons feel free to do so at this event.

VES will be providing free rapid testing that day at three different sites along the Malecón; at the end near the fishing boats, at the seahorse statue, and at the Los Arcos Amphitheater. The tests, which take approximately 15 minutes, will be available at all three locations from 10 am-2 pm and from 3-7 pm.

Helping out the VES mobile detection unit that day will be a crew from CAPASITS (Centro Ambulatorio para la Prevencion y Atencion del VIH/SIDA e Infecciones de Transmision Sexual) and a crew from SSJ (the Secreteria de Salud Jalisco.)

As 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of the first World Aids Day celebration in 1988, the theme of this year’s observation is “Keep the Promise – Stop Aids.”

Worldwide HIV & AIDS Statistics
AIDS statisticThe latest statistics on the world epidemic of AIDS & HIV were published by UNAIDS/WHO in July 2008, and refer to the end of 2007.

More than 25 million people have died of AIDS since 1981.Puerto Vallarta’s HIV/AIDS non-profit organization, Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA, and CAPASITS, work together to provide high-quality medical care, counseling and psychological support, education and prevention programs, and outreach to at-risk communities in the Banderas Bay area. For information, assistance, or to volunteer or donate, please visit VallartaEnfrentaSida.org.

Blu’s Block Party » November 29

I love street parties in Puerto Vallarta and this one is probably going to top my list of the most memorable. What can you say? If this block party doesn’t blow the bloomers off of Vallarta, nothing can. Blu’s Salon is celebrating the beginning of its 4th year in business here in Vallarta with this modest approach to street partying.

(from Blu’s own words – never mind that he speaks of himself in the third…):

So here’s the deal. When blu throws a party, we tend to go over the top. I mean what’s the point of inviting 300 of your friends to close down Olas Altas, if you’re not going to give them something to talk about for a long, long time … right?

Well blu is in a party mood again, and when that happens, you need to be ready for anything. Saturday, November 29, 2008, is the night to put in your calendar now. On this particular night, there will only be one place to be from 8 till 10 pm. And that’s on the sidewalks and in the street in front of blu, the five star salon and spa, at Olas Altas 513. This party is free and open to the public. What a great way to start off the season – with free blu Mojitos, free blu Margaritas and free red and white wine.

But wait! That’s not all. No siree. blu is also ready to show off a little … with fashion, hair, jewelry, fashion and – oh yeah – more hair. At exactly 9 pm, we’ll have a fabulous fashion show. Each stylist will have their own models upon whom they will have worked their own form of magic. And, let me tell you, from the designs I’ve seen, they will all be a sight to behold.

Learning from our first fashion show, this year we’ll have a raised runway behind the curbside fencing in front of the salon, so everybody can see from anywhere – complete with special lighting, music and even a smoke machine! You’ll see it all: from what you can wear on the streets of Vallarta to what the runways in Europe are showing us. It will all will be revealed at the Phase 4 Begins Now party and fashion show.

It’s show time, and blu is geared up and ready to show off a little. With local merchants helping with dresses and jewelry and blu taking care of the rest … I guarantee you a good time will be had by all. And you never know, you may have more fun than you expected, and you may see a little more than you thought you would. Is that a big enough tease for you?

The fashion show – complete with raised, underlit, plexiglass runway – begins promptly at 9:00 pm. It’s Phase 4 Begins Now. 4 years of Fabulous. It will be like no other Anniversary Party ever on Olas Altas. Come see what it’s like to be drenched in len’s life!

Blu's Street Party in Puerto Vallarta

THE DAILY SCENE » November 23 to 29

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR

November 23 to 29, 2008

The Puerto Vallarta Daily Schedule of Events is continually updated. Last-minute additions and corrections are frequent. Click on most listings for more information about individual events.

The tourist High Season in Puerto Vallarta has begun. Calendar listings have expanded, the weather is mild, and the activity now centers on the clubs and social and cultural activities. The city is alive with new openings and beginnings full of promise and high hopes.

PICKS OF THE WEEK: Unfortunately, my picks of the week are both at the same time on the same day. Saturday night at 8 pm. Blu’s Block Party and the JARAMAR Concert, on opposite sides of town…. Such is life.

SUNDAY November 23

  • MUSIC » Municipal Band, 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
  • DANCE » the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
  • VALLARTA GOURMET FESTIVAL » various areas (expensive)
  • MUSIC » Rescate, Gospel Rock concert, Real del Oro, 6 pm, 200 pesos
  • SPORTS » Vallarta Copa 2008, soccer tournament
  • SPORTS » Vallarta Golf Cup Tournament

MONDAY November 24

  • BENEFIT » Biblioteca de La Higuera Annual Fundraiser, Music by D’Rachel, food & drink, 6 pm, 250 pesos
  • MUSIC » Los Bambinos, Santa Barbara Theater, 8 pm, 220 pesos
  • CONCERT » Live Jazz at the Presidencia, 8:30 pm, free

TUESDAY November 25

  • THEATER » Fever, Mikki Prost, Santa Barbara Theater, 8 pm
  • ART » Malecón Sculpture Walking Tour, 9:30 am, Free
  • SEMINAR » Dr. Linda Abbott Trapp, Faith in Hard Times, 10 am, Christian Community Church, Free

WEDNESDAY November 26

  • THEATER » Nunsense, Santa Barbara Theater, 8 pm
  • FILM » Charlie Chaplin Film Festival, 8 pm, Cuale Ctr, free
  • HOME TOURS » International Friendship Club Vallarta Home Tours, 10:30 am
  • MUSIC » Chris Kenny sings the Blues, Cafe Roma, 7 pm, no cover

THURSDAY November 27

  • NEW MOON
  • MUSIC » Municipal Band, 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
  • US THANKSGIVING DAY » Be thankful you’re in Puerto Vallarta….
  • THEATER » Always, Patsy Cline, Santa Barbara Theater, 8 pm
  • HOME TOURS » International Friendship Club Vallarta Home Tours, 10:30 am
  • VALLARTA FEVER » Club Manana, et al…
  • LATIN FEVER » Paco’s Ranch, et al…
  • CONCERT » Jesse and Joe, Plaza Caracol Anniversary, 6 pm, FREE

FRIDAY November 28

  • FILM » Les Miserables, Los Mangos Library, 7pm, 15 pesos (English)
  • THEATER » Bums On Broadway, Santa Barbara Theater, 8 pm
  • CONCERT » Vallarta Chamber Orchestra, Los Mangos Library Benefit, 6 pm, 200 pesos
  • DANCE » Xuitla Folkloric Ballet, 7 pm, Cardenas Park, free
  • MIME » Mimo Ray, Plaza Peninsula, 8-9 pm, Free
  • PERFORMANCE » Monstruos Invisibles, Cuale Cultural Center, 8:30 pm, 40 pesos, seating limited to 30 people.
  • VALLARTA FEVER » Club Manana, et al…
  • LATIN FEVER » Paco’s Ranch, et al…
  • KARAOKE » Cafe Roma, 6-9pm, no cover

 
SATURDAY November 29

  • LITERARY » Vallarta Writers’ Group Meeting, 10:30 am, at IFC
  • THEATER » Liza MANelli, Santa Barbara Theater, 8 pm
  • MUSIC » A Tribute to Tere Montenegro, 8:30 pm, Los Arcos Amphitheater, Free
  • THEATER » Apenas son las Cuatro, Cuale Cultural Ctr, 8:30 pm, 40 pesos
  • ORCHID SOCIETY » Orchid Sex, monthly meeting at the PV Botanical Gardens, 1 pm, Free
  • DOGS & CATS » Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm
  • VALLARTA FEVER » Club Manana, et al…
  • LATIN FEVER » Paco’s Ranch, et al…
  • CONCERT » Jaramar Soto at the Marina Malecon, 8 pm, Free & Exquisite
  • STREET PARTY » Blu’s 4th Anniversary party and fashion show. 8 – 10 pm, Olas Altas 513, Old Town
  • FILM » Les Miserables, Los Mangos Library, 4pm, 15 pesos (English)
  • Kids of the Dump + Pizza » Café Roma, 3 pm

 
SUNDAY November 30

  • MUSIC » Municipal Band, 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
  • MUSIC » Latcho & Andrea, Flamenco & Gypsy music, Ritmos Beach Cafe, 8 pm
  • DANCE » the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
  • VALLARTA FEVER » Club Manana, et al…
  • LATIN FEVER » Paco’s Ranch, et al…

 
If you have an event that you would like to see listed here, please email events (at) pvscene.com. The Listings are Free. Display Ads cost an Arm and a Leg (or 2).
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Free Luche Libre » December 5

Luche Libre sponsored by PRI on December 5 at Plaza de Toros la Paloma. 5 pm. Free entrance with a kilo or more of food.

free PRI Luche Libre

THE DAILY SCENE » November 16 to 23

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR

November 16 to 23, 2008

The Puerto Vallarta Daily Schedule of Events is continually updated. Last-minute additions and corrections are frequent. Click on most listings for more information about individual events.

The tourist High Season in Puerto Vallarta has begun. Calendar listings are expanding. The weather is cooling, the rain has ended and the activity now centers on the clubs and social and cultural activities. The city is alive with strange new openings and beginnings full of promise and high hopes.

SUNDAY November 16

  • MUSIC » Municipal Band, 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
  • DANCE » the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
  • VALLARTA GOURMET FESTIVAL » various areas (expensive)
  • MUSIC » Rescate, Gospel Rock concert, Real del Oro, 6 pm, 200 pesos
  • SPORTS » Vallarta Copa 2008, soccer tournament
  • SPORTS » Vallarta Golf Cup Tournament

MONDAY November 17

  • NATIONAL HOLIDAY » Revolution Day, All banks, schools, government offices closed
  • SPORTS » Vallarta Copa 2008, soccer tournament
  • VALLARTA GOURMET FESTIVAL » various areas (expensive)
  • MUSIC » Los Bambinos, Santa Barbara Theater, 8 pm, 220 pesos
  • CONCERT » Live Jazz at the Presidencia, 8:30 pm, free

TUESDAY November 18

  • THEATER » Fever, Mikki Prost, Santa Barbara Theater, 8 pm
  • ART » Malecón Sculpture Walking Tour, 9:30 am, Free
  • VALLARTA GOURMET FESTIVAL » various areas (expensive)

WEDNESDAY November 19

  • THEATER » Nunsense, Santa Barbara Theater, 8 pm
  • VALLARTA GOURMET FESTIVAL » various areas (expensive)
  • HOME TOURS » International Friendship Club Vallarta Home Tours, 10:30 am
  • CONCERT » Jazz concert at CyCs, 5 – 10pm
  • FIDO CLUB » Organizational meeting for a Vallarta home-dining club, La Huerta Restaurant, 6 pm, 80 pesos.
  • FILM » Charlie Chaplin Film Festival, 8 pm, Cuale Ctr, free

THURSDAY November 20

  • HOLIDAY » Revolution Day (the *real* holiday), Parade on the Malecon, 9 – 11 am
  • THEATER » Always, Patsy Cline, Santa Barbara Theater, 8 pm
  • VALLARTA GOURMET FESTIVAL » various areas (expensive)
  • HOME TOURS » International Friendship Club Vallarta Home Tours, 10:30 am
  • BIKE WEEK 2008 » Hide your daughters…

FRIDAY November 21

  • FILM » Henry and June, Los Mangos Library, 7pm, 15 pesos (English)
  • THEATER » Bums On Broadway, Santa Barbara Theater, 8 pm
  • VALLARTA GOURMET FESTIVAL » various areas (expensive)
  • CONCERT » Los Mangos Fall Youth Concert, 6 pm, donation
  • DANCE » Xuitla Folkloric Ballet, 8 pm, Cardenas Park, free
  • KARAOKE » Cafe Roma, 6-9pm, no cover
  • BIKE WEEK 2008 » Hide your daughters…

 
SATURDAY November 22

  • LITERARY » Vallarta Writers’ Group Meeting, 10:30 am, at IFC
  • THEATER » Liza MANelli, Santa Barbara Theater, 8 pm
  • THEATER » Apenas son las Cuatro, Cuale Cultural Ctr, 8:30 pm, 40 pesos
  • DOGS & CATS » Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm
  • FILM » Henry and June, Los Mangos Library, 4pm, 15 pesos (English)
  • VALLARTA GOURMET FESTIVAL » various areas (expensive)
  • BIKE WEEK 2008 » Hide your daughters…
  • Kids of the Dump + Pizza » Café Roma, noon

 
SUNDAY November 23

  • MUSIC » Municipal Band, 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
  • DANCE » the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
  • VALLARTA GOURMET FESTIVAL » various areas (expensive)
  • BIKE WEEK 2008 » Hide your daughters… one last time

 
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Biblioteca de La Higuera Annual Fundraiser

Very Sadly, Sally Conely died of a heart attack this morning, December 1, 2008. She will be dearly missed.

Biblioteca de La Higuera Annual Fundraiser
Calle Hidalgo #256 – El Pitillal
Monday, November 24, 2008, 6pm to 9pm

Tickets: 250 pesos includes two drinks (wine or soft drinks), food plate, two raffle tickets (and we have some fabulous raffle prizes!)
Music by D’Rachel

Yes! It’s that time of year again – the event that “kicks off” the high season as we gather to raise funds for Sally Conley’s little library in El Pitillal. Sally’s life has been dedicated to books, reading and teaching these joys to children.

Tucked away behind a giant higuera (rubber) tree, once you enter this magical world filled with pint-sized chairs, colorful paintings and craftworks made by the kids, you are immediately whisked back to your childhood days of finding that very special book in the library and entering your own private world.

Keeping the library up, running and growing is an ongoing financial struggle. This is the 4th annual fundraiser with all previous events being a great success with lots of fun and surprises!
As last year, we will have resplendent gift baskets for sale for your holiday shopping needs, economically priced and filled with amazing goodies!

Tickets available now:

Pamela Thompson

  • EMAIL: pmt15 (at) hotmail.com
  • EMAIL: pamela (at) healthcareresourcespv.com
  • TEL: 22 29638 or 044 322 107 7007

Sally Conley

  • EMAIL: sallyconley (at) prodigy.net.mx
  • TEL: 224 2078

We hope to see you there!

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