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Archives for December 2008

2008 New Year’s Eve Fireworks » December 31, midnight on the Malecón

Puerto Vallarta New Years Fireworks
The municipal government of Puerto Vallarta has organized an event called “Espectáculo Pyromusical” a Pyromusical Fiesta, a show of fireworks and multicolored lights at midnight, December 31, 2008, at 3 locations on the Malecón: the Los Arcos Amphitheater, the Sea Horse sculpture and the sculptures of Neptune and Nereida.

The street bordering the Malecón, Paseo Díaz Ordaz, will be closed to vehicular traffic from 5 pm on. For safety, people are asked not to bring liquids in glass and aluminum containers.

Los Arcos fireworksDuring the event, there will be a show of computer simulation in the third dimension, a combination of visual beauty and music that includes a mixture of Carmina Burana and la Oda a la Alegría, in performance before the midnight fireworks.

At the 00:00 hour there will be a spectacular fireworks show (including aerial and traditional Castillos) lasting about 40 minutes. Thousands of people are expected on the Malecón for this Puerto Vallarta Tradition.

The City of Puerto Vallarta is prepared to bid farewell to 2008 and welcome 2009 in high style.

¡Próspero Año Nuevo!

“Allegro” en los Arcos del Malecón » December 28 to 30

To close this year the Vallarta Arts and Culture Department has prepared three days of music, dance and fun for all who are in the city.

The first night, December 28, the all-Vallartense band, Allegro, with Amauri on bass, Jorge Ortega on drums, Cesar on the keyboard, the vocals of Vanesa, four players who already have a long history and have also been part of important bands in Puerto Vallarta and in different parts of the country.

Performances will be from December 28 to December 30 at the Los Arcos Amphitheater on the Malecón at 8 pm and they are free.

Circo Manaos » December 28, 29, 30

Circo Manaos, three nights of free entertainment will be presented from December 28 to December 30.

Fuoco di Strada

  • “Fuoco di Strada” A pair of jugglers, Monica Rodriguez Diaz and Jeús Inzunza Jimenez, will perform two acts, one with glass spheres and one with fire.
  • “Extreme Flair” will be formed by Osvaldo Garcia Perez, Alejandra Campos and Mariana Diaz Echauri Quevedo, appear to show viewers a lucidor where bartenders demonstrate their unique way of preparing and serving drinks, throwing bottles to unimagined heights.
  • “Prana” with Alejandro Peredo, Juan Mendez and Peredo Homer who close the show with an entertaining presentation of Malabarismo.

SCHEDULE:

  • December 28 – Pitillal Plaza, 6:30 & 8:30
  • December 29 – Park Lázaro Cárdenas, 6:30 & 8:30
  • December 30 – Park Hidalgo, 6:30 & 8:30

Christmas Eve Candle Light Service for Gringos » 5:30 pm

The Church at the Santa Barbara Theater, located at Olas Altas #531 on the south side of Puerto Vallarta, is sponsoring the First Annual Community Christmas Eve Candle Light Service on December 24th, 2008.

The doors will be opened at 5:10 pm for the 5:30 to 6:30 pm service. “The Christmas Story” will be shared through scripture and song and music will be provided by the QuesaDivas and Nick Salmans.

Donations will be accepted to buy books for the new Vallarta Bookmobile, operated by a group of local students and volunteers whose mission is to work internationally with organizations and individuals to help rural children in Mexico gain the much-needed access to books to spark the love of reading that could change their lives forever. For more information, visit VallartaBookmobile.com.

The event is in English.

PV ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS » December 21 to January 1

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR

December 21, 2008, to January 1, 2009

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.

SUNDAY December 21

MONDAY December 22

TUESDAY December 23

WEDNESDAY December 24

THURSDAY December 25

FRIDAY December 26

 
SATURDAY December 27

 
SUNDAY December 28

MONDAY December 29

TUESDAY December 30

WEDNESDAY December 31

THURSDAY January 1

 
If you have an event that you would like to see listed here, please email events (at) pvscene.com. The Listings are Free.
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ExpoVerde 2009 » Feb 24 to Mar1

The Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens Flower and Garden Show.
February 24 to March 1, 2009. Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm.

Expoverde 2009

DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, February 24

  • 2 pm – Charlotte Semple of Xocodiva Artisan Chocolates
  • 4 pm – Pasqual, the basketmaker “Basket-weaving Demonstration”

Wednesday, February 25

  • 2 pm – TJ Hartung of Vallarta Orchid Society “Orchids, Myths & Facts”
  • 4 pm – Pasqual, the basketmaker “Basket-weaving Demonstration”

Thursday, February 26

  • 2 pm – Sergio Alpenia of Archie’s Wok “Growing Orchids in your Home”
  • 4 pm – Jesus Mendez Luna, ND “Iris Diagnostico and Natural Medicine”

Friday, February 27

  • 2 pm – Thomas of Superior Coffee
  • 4 pm – Maripepa González of Florart “Basics of Flower Arrangement”

Saturday, February 28

  • 2 pm – Rick Hepting of XPlanta Nursery “Medicinal & Shamanic Plants of Mexico”
  • 4 pm – Maripepa González of Florart “Basics of Flower Arrangement”

Sunday, March 1

  • 2 pm – Robert Price, Curator of Vallarta Botanical Gardens “Basics of Landscaping”
  • 4 pm – Pascual, the basketmaker “Basket-weaving Demonstration”

Vallarta Botanical Gardens is located 30 minutes south of Old Town on Carretera 200 at Km 24. Buses depart from Aguacate & Carranza every half hour (15 peso fare each way). Entrance fee to the Botanical Gardens is $50 pesos for the whole day. The Flower & Garden Show, held in the hacienda, is free.