For 2nd time in Puerto Vallarta we´ll have this amazing festival for peace. Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27 in Boca. There will be live music, camping, food, art, DJs and a circus. The price is $150 pesos at the door and $100 advance purchase. Gates open at 4 pm on September 26.

Earthdance was conceived in 1996 by artist/musician Chris Deckker, as a vision to unite the whole world through the universal platform of dance and music. Earthdance has now become the largest global synchronized dance event in the world.

Earthdance has shown how the potent combination of music, dance and technology can be harnessed for positive and humanitarian aims. For one night all around the globe, people join together to dance as one global community, united with a common vision for peace and humanitarian aims.

Each year Earthdance has a theme, this time being: “Blessing the Children” and a percentage of the profit will be donated to Mundo Ceiba A.C., an organization with ecological activities operating in Oaxaca and Puerto Vallarta. This year Mundo Ceiba received a donation of a piece of land to build an ecological school, to bring workshops to the children and adults interested in taking care of mother nature.

Force productions supports national artists and this time they´ll bring 4 electronic projects with their talented live acts. Rasta Vibracion will give a live reggae concert on Sunday morning.

Also, talented djs that have played in NY and in other locations around Mexico will be in charge of keeping the party on.

Join Earthdance to give peace a dance this September 26th. At 5pm will be a prayer for peace synchronizing 360 locations in 60 countries around the world!!

donation $150pesos
presale $100 at: 044 322 228 99 73

“Expats Helping Expats and Having Fun Doing It”

Expats in Vallarta is a group of expats from different countries, mostly from the U.S. and Canada, living in the Puerto Vallarta area. The purpose of the group is informal fellowship and assistance for expat residents or visitors living, working or investing around Vallarta or considering it. There is no membership fee or requirement; pay only for what you consume or use.

Sara Wise and Tish Holloway, hosts of Expats in Vallarta:

This week’s meeting is at Harry’s Bar on Tuesday, August 18, 5 pm. 15 peso beer, 30 peso margaritas and daiquiris (flavored), fruit martinis and rum punch, 30 peso wine, red or white, Snacks: Cool Creative Burgers, Cool Appetizers.

WEBSITE: http://www.expatsinvallarta.com/index.html
MAP: (Harry’s Bar)

Meet New Friends! Bring All Your Friends! Drop Ins Welcome!

Are you looking for a way to escape the heat of Vallarta…
even for just a day?

Join in on our day trips to the Hacienda Jalisco in San Sebastian, high in the Sierra Madre mountains.

Enjoy a big “carne asada” with all of the fixin’s at the 180 year old Hacienda Jalisco. Learn about the history of the Hacienda and charming pueblo of San Sebastian.

Visit “La Quinta” – the local coffee roasting center. Take a tour of the Hacienda Jalisco and spend some time in the town.

Make new friends!

Cost: 550 pesos per person
Includes: Round trip transportation, complete lunch, tour of the Hacienda Jalisco, tour of “La Quinta” coffee roasting center.
Depart: 9:30 am
Return: Approximately 5:45 pm
Upcoming dates:

• August 19, 2009
• September 2, 2009
• September 16, 2009
• September 30, 2009

Reservation only!

• Contact Pamela Thompson
• 22 29638, 044 322 107 7007
• A href=”mailto:info@haciendajalisco.com”>info (at) haciendajalisco.com
• www.haciendajalisco.com

Just a few comments from the excursion done on August 5, 2009:

What a great day and great experience. Joe”s tour and history was terrific. I love to know more about my adopted country. Then of course there was Joe and Monica’s lunch, best homecooked meal I have had in ages

The Hacienda is lovely, Joe is enthusiastic and a warm host. His information about how the Hacienda was run, the former occupants and owners, the ledgers & banking – it was quite interesting and lively in that setting. Loved the trip into town and the stop at the coffee roasters. Fun to see and smell and taste coffee production – and learn and appreciate the organic process.

The food was delicious – The explanation and walk around the grounds to see how silver was made was truly a highlight. Took some wonderful pictures! Again, Joe’s enthusiasm and knowledge brought it to life for us. He’s a good guide. I can’t think of anything that would have significantly made our time on the hacienda any better.

Oh my gosh Pamela, What fun, beauty, food and all the extras…Your son and wife are incredible..Truly, as far as i can see, nothing needs to be done, i think the place and its inhabitants says it all, simply wonderful..thank you.. I would love to go again…

I can only say it was a perfect day. The people were great as well as Joe and his wife and all the staff at the Hacienda. The food was outstanding as was the tequila that Joe served at our table.

We want to thank you so much for organizing this trip, and your son, his wife and the staff for all the work, and all of you for your hospitality today. We did have a wonderful day. The lunch was delicious and Joe’s historical background very informative. We did make new friends and we enjoyed the whole group.

Dates are filling up fast – so make your reservation as soon as possible! We hope to see you soon!

UjENA JAM Bikini week in Puerto Vallarta, August 29 to September 7.

The UjENA Jam is the place to get noticed, build portfolios, network with leaders in the industry, gain valuable knowledge in the workshops, compete in exciting events, get exposure, win cash and prizes from UjENA and partnering companies, and have FUN!

“This Ujena Jam is a milestone for the company, it will be our 25th anniversary,” says Bob Anderson, Ujena Jam Founder and Director. “Every year we add a new event or aspect, and this year we’ll be having a 100 meter freestyle swim, and our 5K race, which has always been a big draw for PV’s local fitness and running buffs.”

Ujena’s 5K race will be sponsored by Personal Trainers Vallarta who will lead the warm up session and help set the pace for the September 6th race, which starts near the track across from the Sheraton at 9 am. Local sign ups can be done the day of the event starting at 7:30 am. $1000 in cash prizes are being awarded the winners.

This year the USA Vegan Vixens, a dance and entertainment group, will be providing a fashion show modeling Ujena’s new “organic” collection at the Clubkini Party held in conjunction with Maxim en Español’s “hotties” party at Punto V on Friday. “These are organic, plant-based fabrics,” says PR director Catherine Cross.

The Ujena Jam is the world’s largest live model and swimwear competition in the world. “Puerto Vallarta provides not only natural beauty and scenic backdrops, but we’ve been doing this for so long, the town is used to us and everyone really participates in a fun, festive and party atmosphere,” says Bob. “It’s really true that PV is Mexico’s friendliest city.”

Some of this year’s highlight nights will be on Sunday, August 30th at the Mandala Club, on Monday, August 31st at the Jungle Bar with the Ujena Staff in sexy animal prints, on Wednesday, September 2nd with a welcome party at Hilo, and on Thursday, September 3rd’s White-Fest at Glam.

This year’s Maxim en Español Ujena Clubkini Party, an annual costume party that’s always a big hit, will be held on Friday, September 4th at Mandala with a $10,000 pesos cash prize for the best costume.

On Sunday, September 6th, 2009 Ujena Jam Week culminates with the UjENA Image Awards Show (50 Image Awards will be presented by Ujena and more than 35 Jam Partners) at Nitro Club and an after party, celebrating 25 years of Ujena Jams in the Sky Bar.

MORE INFORMATION:

• WEBSITE: http://www.puertovallartajam.com/
• VIDEOS: http://www.ujena.tv/
• PHOTOS: http://www.ujenatalent.com/

SCHEDULE

Sunday, August 30
7:30AM Sunrise Photo Shoots
9:00AM 4th Annual Ujena Jam Golf Tournament (Vista Vallarta Golf Course)
UjENA TALENT WORKSHOPS
(One Hour workshops each at the Golf Coursel)
10:00AM Getting The Most Out of Your Camera (Keith McNulty)
11:00AM On Location Makeup and Styling For Print (Catherine Cross)
1:00PM Working With the Light (Bruce Brandon)
4:00PM Party by the Sea and Open Staff Shoot (PuntoV Downtown PV)
Photo Shoot until Sunset.
9:30PM Ujena Jam Media Martini Party (Mandala Downtown)

Monday, August 31
7:30AM Sunrise Photo Shoots
Arrivals for seven night package
1PM – 4PM Registration (At Crown Golden by Front Desk)
UjENA TALENT WORKSHOPS
(One Hour workshops each at the Hotel)
10:00AM Bikini Model Posing (Trisha Tompkins with Crystal)
11:00AM Editing and Selecting Images for Print (Addison Fitzgerald)
1:00PM On Location Photography (Steve Manente)
4:00PM Open Staff Shoot at Hotel (All Jam participates are invited) Photo shoot until Sunset
9:00PM Ujena Jungle Party (The Jungle downtown)

Tuesday, September 1
7:30AM Sunrise Photo Shoots
UjENA TALENT WORKSHOPS
(One Hour workshops each at the Hotel)
10:00AM Styles of Photography (Bruce Brandon)
11:00AM Getting The Most Out of the JAM
(Kimmie Anderson and David Rojas)
1:00PM Photographing Celebrites (David Eisenberg)
4:00PM Photo Shoots Until Sunset
Free Night

Wednesday, September 2
7:30AM Sunrise Photo Shoots
1PM – 4PM Registration (At Crown Golden by Front Desk)
UjENA BIKINI EXPO and CASTING DAY 1
10:00AM – 4:00PM (Book Photo Shoots, Cast, Network and Shop)
Check In For Bisbee’s Off Shore Fishing Tournament (At Expo)
7:00PM UjENA JAM Networking Party at EXPO
7:45PM – 8:45PM Orientation for Jam Participates (Required Event)
8:45PM – 10:00PM UjENA JAM Networking Party (continues)
10:00PM Official UjENA JAM Welcome Party (HIlo Club Downtown PV)

Thursday, September 3
7:30AM Sunrise Photo Shoots
7:30AM Bisbee’s Off Shore Ujena Jam Fishing Tournament Day 1
UjENA BIKINI EXPO and CASTING DAY 2
10:00AM – 4:00PM (Book Photo Shoots, Cast, Network and Shop)
Photo Shoots All Day
8:00PM – 9:30PM UjENA JAM Networking Party at Expo
9:30PM Ujena All-White Party (Glam downtown)

Friday, September 4
7:30AM Sunrise Photo Shoots
7:30AM Bisbee’s Off Shore Ujena Jam Fishing Tournament Day 2
UjENA BIKINI EXPO and CASTING DAY 3
10:00AM – 2:00PM (Book Photo Shoots, Cast, Network and Shop)
1:00PM – Photos are Due For Models and Photographers (At Expo)
(20 images for photographers, 10 images for Models and Makeup Artists on CD)
2:00PM – Judged Photo Shoot site TBA (All Models and Photographers are required to attend)
8:00PM – 9:00PM UjENA JAM Networking Party at Expo
9:30PM Maxim en espanol Ujena Clubkini Party (PuntoV downtown)
(All models need to wear Ujena bikini or Clubkini Top)

Saturday, September 5
7:30AM Buses leave for Ujena 5k from Hotel
9:00AM – 4th Annual Puerto Vallarta UjENA 5k (Required event)
10:15AM – 3rd Annual Ujena Jam Bikini Acrobatics Championships
12:30PM – Announcement of Ujena Top 20 Models and Top 10 Photographers
(You must be present to win – location is by pool at hotel)
4:00PM – Ujena Finalists Shootout
8:30PM – UjENA JAM Networking Party (at Hotel)
10:00PM – UjENA JAM Costume Party (Mandala downtown)
(Cash prize for best costumes)

Sunday, September 6
10:00AM – Ujena 50m and 100m Freestyle Swim Competition (at hotel)
10:00AM – Ujena Finalists Interviews (at hotel between and after swim competition)
2:00PM – Rehearsal for Ujena Top 20 Models and Staff
8:00PM – 4th Annual UjENA Image Awards Show (50 Image Awards will be presented by Ujena and more than 30 Jam Partners)
10:00PM – UjENA 25th Year Birthday Bash (Sky Bar downtown)

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