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.

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.

The 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

Here’s the program for the Puerto Vallarta New Years Celebration on the Malecon:

http://visitpuertovallarta.com/events/fiesta-vallarta/

Features:

• Mega Stage on the Malecon
• 150.000 watt sound system
• LED lighting, robotics and lasers
• 4 mega screens
• Full half hour of fireworks at midnight

The main act this year will be the approximate 30 minute fireworks spectacular at midnight. The fireworks will be set off along the length of the Malecon including Los Arcos, the Sea Horse and across from La Dolce Vita restaurant.

There will also be live music and assorted circus and dance performances.

A second fireworks display will be set off at 2 am above the south Malecon where the “after party” dance event will be held at Oscar’s (300 pesos at the door). The city has confirmed that it has invested close to $300,000 pesos to usher in the New Year.

Elizabeth Taylor & Noche de la Iguana benefit Fiesta for Los Mangos Biblioteca. Villa Leonarda is the famed residence in Gringo Gulch where the stars partied in the days of Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor and John Huston.

• 6 pm to 2 am, Friday, November 19
• Villa Leonarda (Guerrero 414, centro)
• 100 pesos (includes one cocktail and food)
• Live music, auction

Tickets may be purchased at the Los Mangos Library, Francisco Villa 1001, at the Hotel Belmar on Insurgentes or at the door.