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LOS ARTISTAS DEL BARIO Art Exhibition » February 27

LOS ARTISTAS DEL BARIO ART EXHIBITION

LOS ARTISTAS DEL BARIO

Milan Mansfield
Come and meet the new generation of 4 Puerto Vallarta boys who will be showing their works of art at a one-night exhibition and cocktail reception on Friday, February 27th at Espacio de Angeles, Lazaro Cardenas 452, Colonia Emiliano Zapata (223-9832) from 6 pm to 9 pm. This event is being held in the old Machis Restaurant location at the corner of Lazaro Cardenas and Jacarandas.

Sebastian Loza
These very young artists, Alessandro Luthi, Ernesto Gispert, Milan Mansfield and Sebastian Loza, ranging in ages from 11 to 13 years old, have dedicated themselves to painting for the past three years in the Workshop of Maestro Oscar Montiel. It´s an extraordinary moment in any life to find a calling at such a young age!

Ernesto Gispert
What´s more extraordinary is their desire to create a scholarship fund for a less fortunate child by donating 15% of the proceeds from the sale of their paintings and they have chosen R.I.S.E. (Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza) in the hopes that another young artist will have the opportunity to be nurtured in the craft of art as well. Maestro Montiel will match the proceeds raised.

Alessandro LuthiInstead of kicking back with a video game after school, these exceptional young boys made their way to Montiel´s workshop, mixed a palette, found a brush and set to work on their latest creations from lyrical animals to impressionistic still life’s to natural realism landscapes, offering something to every art lover.

Not only is the art fantastic, meeting these young boys will be a real treat.

BACH, BEETHOVEN AND JAZZ » Vallarta Chamber Orchestra, March 15

BACH, BEETHOVEN AND JAZZ
PUERTO VALLARTA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA’S MARCH 15 CONCERT

Canadian Composition to be performed in March Chamber Orchestra Concert

Prepare for an evening of musical treats on March 15 at the American School when the Vallarta Chamber Orchestra presents its spring concert. One of theses treats will be a performance of Hinemoa and Tutanekai by John Robertson, a Canadian composer and arranger. This composition features the string section and local flautist, d’Rachael.

John Robertson was born in New Zealand where he began his study of music with three years of his post secondary training being in music. He moved to Canada in 1967 and took a three year course at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Although his career was not in music, composing has been a life long passion.

Mr. Robertson has had his compositions performed about thirty times, including four times by the Puerto Vallarta Chamber Orchestra. Since first becoming associated with the orchestra, numerous pieces have been arranged by Mr. Robertson to suit the orchestras specific instrumentation.

The same concert also features local bassoon player, Emilia Torres who will play the first movement of the J.C. Bach Bassoon Concerto. The very talented, Ms. Torres has been a member of the orchestra for four years.

Filling out the program are works by Beethoven, Bach, Verdi and Grieg. Truly there will be something for everyone in this magical evening of music. The concert begins at 8 p.m. The American School is located directly south of the airport, near Plaza Marina. For further information please call Mary MacLachlan 322-134-8855.

PV ENTERTAINMENT and EVENTS » The Week of February 15 – 22

the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR

February 15 to 22, 2009
(UPDATED: February 20, 6 pm)

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.

PICKS OF THE WEEK: Without a doubt, the Traditional Charro Rodeo from Feb 18 to 22 (especially the Malconeada on Friday night) and the Mardi Gras Parade in Old Town on Saturday, Feb 21, are astounding events. Also check out the Wine Festival Fiesta in Park Cardenas on Sunday night.

SUNDAY February 15

MONDAY February 16

TUESDAY February 17

WEDNESDAY February 18

THURSDAY February 19

FRIDAY February 20

SATURDAY February 21

SUNDAY February 22

 

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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1st Annual Quixmixto Surf Tournament » March 7 & 8

The small surf town of Quimixto, just south of Puerto Vallarta, will be the home of the 1st Annual Quimixto Surf Tournament on March 7 and 8, 2009.

Over 60 International and National entries and 6000 spectators are expected. 800 spectators are expected each day. Since this small beach town is accessable only by water taxi, I’m a little skeptical of these figures, but it DOES sound like a good time. Water taxis will be available for 25 pesos per person from the beach at Boca.

Registration for the tournament is from Wednesday February 25 until March 6 at a cost of 250 pesos per entrant.

Activities will be from 9 am to 6 pm each day.

Prizes will be awarded to the first four places, where the first place will receive 10,000 pesos, the second 5,000 pesos, 3,000 for third 2,000 pesos for fourth.

A Bikini Contest will also be held, with visitors judging the winners.

Puerto Vallarta Wine Fest 2009 » February 22 to 28

Throughout the City of Puerto Vallarta from Sunday, February 22 to Saturday, February 28, the 3rd annual Puerto Vallarta Wine Festival will infuse wine and culture to tourist and local, alike.

Wine Fest

The Puerto Vallarta Wine Festival is not only a tourist attraction, but above all, a reward for the visitor’s loyalty. That is why it is organized during high season when there are lots of tourists on place, so they can find in Vallarta not only Sun and Beach but also superior quality events.

Wine Fest Cup
The Vallarta Wine Fest is a party for everyone; everybody is part of it and everybody is an organizer. It’s a party of the village, spreading the Arts & Wine culture to all of the social classes of the city.

Based in the success of 2007, for 2008 the chosen slogan is: LA CULTURA ESTÁ DE FIESTA. Along with the Wine-related events, the training and qualification centers for professional and amateurs, a true storm of cultural events is organized: a poetry contest, a photography contest, a plastic arts exhibition of the Centro 10 group, a youth wine-theme painting exhibition, concerts, country fairs…. Party. It is Party time for Culture.

PUBLIC SCHEDULE (Only events open to the public without cost):

February 22

FIESTA in PARQUE LÁZARO CÁRDENAS, 6 pm to midnight

  • Music by the Municipal Band
  • Vino ($10 & $20 pesos a glass)
  • Bocadillos al costo
  • Fiesta & Dance
  • Open to the Public

February 26

8 pm – PLAZA PITILLAL & PLAZA DE IXTAPA

  • Teatro Urbano Itinerante
  • Open to the Public

9 pm – PARQUE LÁZARO CÁRDENAS

  • Verbena Popular – Music
  • Vino ($10 & $20 pesos a glass)
  • Bocadillos
  • Fiesta & Dance
  • Open to the Public

February 27

8:30 pm at the Plaza de Armas (Presidencia Plaza)
MUNDO JOVEN, electronic music night with DJs Luis Flores, Carlos Rodríguez & Gybo Calderón

VIDEO OF THE 2008 WINE FEST PHOTO CONTEST:

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INVITED COUNTRY: ITALY

HOSTING RESTAURANTS:

  • Azul 96
  • Café des Artistes
  • Cava 5
  • Dolce Vita
  • Frascati
  • La Petite
  • Le Kliff
  • Portobello
  • The River Café
  • Thierry’s Steak House
  • Trio
  • Vitea

WINE FEST WEBSITE

Vallarta Yacht Club 6th Annual Art and Wine Festival » February 22

Sixth Annual Art and Wine Festival

by Kathy Taylor – PVNN

Vallarta Yacht Club Logo

Over 50 different California, Oregon, and Washington state wines will be offered to taste and compare at the Vallarta Yacht Club’s Sixth Annual Art and Wine Festival in Nuevo Vallarta.

The Sixth Annual Art and Wine Festival will be held at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta on Sunday, February 22nd, from 3 to 6 pm.

Local artists, photographers and jewelry makers will display their work, with some pieces offered for sale, coordinated by local artist Mary Ladner.

Meanwhile, Mary’s husband, Rob, an alumni of the University of California Winemaking School who conducts tastings at the Silver Mountain Winery in Santa Cruz California, will preside over the Wine Festival. Rob promises some exceptional wines, from tasty bargains to $40 bottles in a unique tasting procedure.

Admission to the event is $100 pesos, which will give each attendee 10 tasting tickets. Wines will vary in “tasting value” from one to six tickets. Favorite wines will also be available for purchase by the glass.

Over 50 different California, Oregon, and Washington state wines will be offered to taste and compare. There will also be some Mexican, Chilean, Spanish, Italian, and other fine wines to sample, all accompanied by gourmet appetizers.

Visit the silent auction tables where you can bid on art, jewelry, fine wines and liquors, and other items. The proceeds from the event go to the Vallarta Yacht Club and are used to support the Junior Sailing program and to promote sailing opportunities for youth in the Banderas Bay area.

For more information, contact Rob or Mary Ladner at (322) 297-1557.