Being the parent of teenagers is fun, weird, and frustrating. You live with people who are as tall as (or taller than) you but still seem to need so much help.
They know more than you about niche subjects like TikTok or pre-calculus, but they don’t know how to...
For 24 years, The Palm Cabaret has provided some of the best entertainment in Puerto Vallarta. Often, Grammy-award winners come to vacation and wind up onstage in this intimate theater in the heart of the Romantic Zone.
The Palm Cabaret has been a stepping stone in countless careers, from drag queens and tribute...
There has been a lot of talk and thought about the state of the Earth, the state of Gaia, and the general consensus is that things probably can't continue at the pace they've been continuing without consequence.
It's not hard to see that there's been a proliferation of pollution...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here: March 04 - 08, 2024
Monday Last week, I stopped in at SOLutions Mexico to meet Guatemalan painter Pedro Cruz Sunu. He flew here at Vallarta Mirror columnist Sheryl Novak, also the owner of SOLutions Mexico's, request. Her showroom was transformed into a color-splashed fiesta....
Banderas Bay lost a great friend on January 28 when John Henry Kreitler passed away. John was at his home in Northern Kentucky, where he was surrounded by the love of family, friends, and his church community.
John and his wife Patsy Meyer spent many winters in their Mismaloya...
Nestled in the vibrant cultural tapestry of Guatemala is an artist whose work transcends boundaries, blending tradition with innovation and capturing the essence of the nation's rich heritage.
Pedro Arnold Cruz Sunu, an accomplished painter, has carved a niche through his distinctive artistic style and unwavering commitment to preserving...
As the largest entertainment venue in Banderas Bay, Act2PV brings you the best of the best entertainment. With multiple shows every evening in three different theaters (the beautiful Danny’s Main Stage Playhouse, the intimate Casa Karma Red Room Cabaret, and the beautiful, fully-stocked Mary Ann’s Melody Bar & Lounge),...
By Arlene Pervin
Most people, when they hear the word tuba, think of a huge brass instrument, but I associate the word with a tropical drink and the signature sight of the tuba vendors that station themselves along the Malecon of Puerto Vallarta.
The tuba vendor slings his wares, hung...
Blue and white ceramics have always been a favorite of mine since my grandmother gave me a small delicate pitcher from Italy. It is at least 100 years old and today sits in my home here in Vallarta. Imagine my surprise when, shortly after I moved here, I walked...
Are you the kind of migraine sufferer for whom excessive sound can trigger or worsen an attack? Take a week off - this column is not addressed to you.
"Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast… to soften rocks, or bend the knotted oak." (William Congreve)
Hmmm. I...
Peppermint oil is from the peppermint plant, a cross between watermint and spearmint that grows in Europe and North America. Peppermint oil is commonly used as flavoring for foods and beverages and as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics.
It's also used for various health conditions and can be taken...
Parenting is a challenge no matter where you live. It doesn’t seem like there’s a way to truly prepare yourself for how different your life is going to be. However, from the very beginning, I knew that having my children in Mexico, far from my home country of Canada,...
For 24 years, The Palm Cabaret has provided some of the best entertainment in Puerto Vallarta. Often, Grammy-award winners come to vacation and wind up onstage in this intimate theater in the heart of the Romantic Zone.
The Palm Cabaret has been a stepping stone in countless careers, from drag queens and tribute...
A famous children's fable is called 'The Ugly Duckling.' In the fable, there's one little duck that looks different and feels different from his brothers and sisters and never quite feels like he or she belongs.
The other siblings also notice this and point out that there's something just...
The last reception of the season at Galeria Contempo presents Luis Espiridion, Friday, March 8, from 6 to 9 pm. Enjoy a glass of wine while perusing this Guadalajara sculptor's work.
The sculptural work of Luis Espiridion has a deep and playful feeling. In this exhibition, Espiridion leaves nothing...
For 18 years, Amigos del Magisterio, a group of volunteers, has worked to supply basic foodstuffs to the poor of Puerto Vallarta, especially those living in Colonia Magisterio, its poorest suburb.
The mission of Amigos del Magisterio is to alleviate hunger and promote dignity, mainly by providing food to those...
Recap: Good Morning, From Here February 24 - March 01
Monday It's 4:30 in the morning; I have coffee in hand and don't even know where to start sorting out the recent magic in Vallarta.
It is clinging to me like saran wrap—the magic. I felt like I was barely...
Memory foam and latex have become top-notch materials for crafting high-quality mattresses, each for distinct reasons.
While both deliver excellent comfort and pressure relief, significantdisparities exist between memory foam and latex mattresses, particularly in price, support, and sustainability.
When navigating Mexico's mattress market, you will likely encounter memory foam and latex,...
