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Shots and Bots » Saturday, Jan 31

Busy Day at Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens…

shotsSaturday, January 31 will be a busy day at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Dr. Luis Suarez Lopez will be giving a talk on “Tropical Diseases, Prevention and Vaccination,” and having a vaccination clinic. Meanwhile, the gardens are presenting a photography exhibition and competition.

Dr. Suarez will be offering Flu, Pneumonia, Typhoid Fever, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus boosters, and Yellow Fever vaccines. His talk will begin at 1 PM, and is free to the public. There is a 50 peso donation for entrance to the gardens. His talk is being sponsored by the Vallarta Orchid Society.

Come to the gardens early, have lunch, tour the grounds and orchid house, look at some great photos, learn how to avoid getting a tropical disease, get your much-needed vaccinations, and relax and enjoy having a “mental health” day.

The gardens are located 24 Km south of town, just 3 Km past Chico’s Paradise. The bus to El Tuito will stop at the entrance to the Gardens, and will return you to town. The gardens are open Tuesday-Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In order to insure that Dr Suarez has a sufficient quantity of vaccine on hand, if you intend to receive a shot, please send your name and the vaccinations you want to receive to pvorchids (at) gmail.com, before Friday, January 30. If you are unable to attend, but wish to receive one or more of these vaccinations, send your name and the vaccinations you want to the same email address and we will make arrangements for you.

Painting in the Garden » Galleria Dante, January 27 to 29

Juana Cortez and Oscar Solis will be painting in the garden at Galleria Dante on January 27, 28th and 29th.

Juana Cortez“The work of artist Juana Cortez represents the reality of the world she knew through her grandmother – a proud member of an indigenous group rich in culture and rituals. Originally from Apatzingan, Michoacan, Cortez began her journey in paint under the teachings of artist Oscar Solis, who as her mentor was the person instrumental in helping her to achieve images filled with intense color. The artistic aim of Cortez’s paintings is to convey the essence of her roots to leave that information for posterity of future generations.”

“The great diversity of themes within the Oscar Solis’ paintings reflects his self taught skills, as well as a need to communicate his emotions in a simple and fascinating way. A native of Apatzingan, Michoacan, Solis began to draw as a child, inspired by the comics that came into his hands. Even at that young age, he was clear that he wanted to devote his life to painting. Today this is his primary way of expression and he continues the creative process believing that more and more people will become familiar with and admire his beautiful art.”

Oscar SolisOscar & Juana, both great artists, like to paint different cultures, but Juana says there is still some competition between them. While Juana depicts the various Mexican cultures in their traditional dress, detailing out the lace and fabrics. Oscar paints everything from horses, birds, still life, nudes, Africans, anything so as not to get bored or trapped with anyone subject. They are such a delightful couple. Anyone who meets them are impressed with their gentle, soft-spoken manners and their incredible talent. Their paintings say it all, so we will say no more – it is better said with photos, truly worth a thousand words.

If you want to meet these talented husband and wife team, they can be found painting in the Garden at Galleria Dante this week: January 27 from 2 to 5pm and January 28th & 29th from 11 till 1 pm and 2 to 5 pm. Basilio Badillo 269. 222-2477.

GALLERIA DANTE WEBSITE

– Excerpts from interview at Vallarta Lifestyles. Photos of Oscar & Juana courtesy of Monroe V. Davids….

VALLARTA ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS » January 25 to February 1

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR

January 25 to February 1, 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 is in full force, considering that the world is collapsing economically. Calendar listings have expanded, the weather is mild, and the activity centers on the clubs and social and cultural activities. Vallarta is alive with new openings and beginnings full of promise and high hopes. It’s a pretty exciting time here, the most exciting in years.

SUNDAY January 25

MONDAY January 26

TUESDAY January 27

WEDNESDAY January 28

THURSDAY January 29

FRIDAY January 30

 
SATURDAY January 31

 
SUNDAY February 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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Pearlene Dubois » Santa Barbara Theater, January 8 to 31

Pearlene Comes Alive at the Santa Barbara Theater

From a Gay Mecca East, Provincetown MA, comes the wildly demented Drag Artist Pearlene Dubois with her one hour twisted cabaret show. “Twisted” cabaret because she is, or at least her songs are. You’ll swear you’ve heard them before only to realize you’ll never hear them the same way again.

She’s been belting them out for nearly 15 years, not her first appearance in PV either. You may have seen her about ten years ago at the Aria piano lounge which used to be located on Pino Suarez, or perhaps on Sally Jesse Raphael’s the “Sally Show” or Jay Leno (short viniette) or maybe even in Provincetown. You’ll hear parodies of Madona, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Ricky Martin and more as she shares the highs and lows of her being on the planet.

From New York to Key West, Provincetown to LA and again to Puerto Vallarta, she’s been everywhere. You can see her show at the Santa Barbara Theater at 351 Olas Altas, Thursday through Saturday at 10:30 pm in January with an additional 8 pm show on Fridays. Warning; You may laugh so hard you’ll pee a little.

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The 2009 Puerto Vallarta Civic Calendar

Here is the 2009 official Puerto Vallarta City Calendar of holidays and celebrations. The print is small and in Spanish so click to enlarge to read. Courtesy of the Puerto Vallarta Culture Department. This listing shows all governmental holidays and how the Mexican flag should be flown (full or half staff), where the official ceremony will be held and if civic personnel have to attend. Full staff flying of flags indicates a basic holiday. Half staff indicates a current or historical date of death.

2009 Puerto Vallarta Calendar

Santa Barbara Theater Benefit Jam Session » Sunday, January 25

Sunday, January 25, at 6 pm, there will be a benefit musical jam session at the Santa Barbara Theater and Broadway Cafe for Ann Marie Danimus, owner of the Theater, and all proceeds go to the Santa Barbara Theater Recovery Fund. If you value theater in Puerto Vallarta, this is a good way to become involved.

DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED!
At the Santa Barbara Theater, 351 Olas Altas. Phone: 223-2048

If you’ve ever wanted to get to know or to hang with the theater community here in Vallarta, this is a good opportunity. Meet the people behind the scenes… Come on down with an instrument, a voice, or just an ear!

We will be serving: Nachos, Stuffed Mushrooms, Garlic/Ginger Hotwings, Mini Pizzas and Kettle Corn.

Drink Specials!!! $15-20 peso beer, $20-35 peso margaritas.

We thank the Puerto Vallarta community in advance for supporting us in this endeavor.

Liv Boughn, Actress, Acting Teacher
cell: 044-322-137-5777
US tel: 323-201-2704

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