Vallarta Yacht Club celebrated the completion of the 32nd Annual Banderas Bay Regatta in March, an event that continues to embody the spirit of fun, camaraderie, and world-class sailing. This year’s regatta, themed around the classic sailing film Captain Ron, delivered an unforgettable experience for all participants, with three days...

Recap: Good Morning, From Here, April 5 - 11 Monday What do peaches, brie, mushrooms, and salted caramel espresso have in common? La Casita & Garden for pizza and martinis! Last Friday, we explored those food groups while awaiting Dabit and Ale to entertain a comfortably full house of...

The Vallarta Gay+ Community Center (VGCC) is proud to recognize and express our heartfelt gratitude to Mikel Alvarez for his invaluable contributions as Treasurer over the past year. Mikel played a critical role in the early development of our organization, offering not only his financial expertise but also opening...

Recap: Good Morning, From Here, March29 - April 04 Monday I finally caught the Burlesque show at Coco Cabaret on what turned out to be their closing night. I had heard it was funny; hilarious is more like it. I also heard it was well done; cleverly brilliant is more...

Conny Celis knows that many folks appreciate homecooked meals using fresh local ingredients. She has had several small eateries, some out of her home, some in neighborhood locations, and one at a Saturday Market here in Puerto Vallarta because she loves seeing people enjoying what she creates. I asked her...

By Paige Newman There may not be as many fully vegan restaurants in coastal Puerto Vallarta as in Guadalajara, the closest major city also in the state of Jalisco. But there are many places vegans, vegetarians, and other curious eaters can go in Puerto Vallarta and the nearby state...

by Leslie Eggerling Anyone who has ever tried to build a charitable organization will find that the path to success comes with unlimited roadblocks. Unless you have personal wealth, the biggest roadblock is typically fundraising. Regardless of your best intentions, money is a big hurdle. But having volunteers who...

Recap: Good Morning, From Here, March 22 - 28 Monday My dear friend, writer Sandra Bradley, and I, could hardly squeeze into Patricia Gawle's Gallery over the weekend to see new and exciting art exhibits. This large space can barely enclose the explosive energy of a number of painters, sculptors,...

Héctor's Story My name is Héctor. I was born in Nayarit and raised in Tabasco, Mexico—a region filled with rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and a warmth that echoes through its people. However, my vibrant upbringing took an unexpected turn when I entered a relationship as an adult and learned...

Recap: Good Morning, From Here, March 15 - 21 Monday Happy Saint Patrick's Day to all the Irish and Wannabees today; wear something green and, "May you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead." And that's mercifully it for my Gaelic! It was a busy weekend...