OPENING RECEPTION FOR MEXICAN ARTIST DUO JUAN CARLOS BRECEDA AND ARGELIA ROJAS ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29TH, AT GALERIA CONTEMPO JUAN CARLOS BRECEDA Applying rough brush strokes of contrasting colors, discarding depth or perspective, Juan Carlos Breceda creates simple forms filled with energy.  Women and animals are the central themes in his work. ...

Today’s crossword focuses on articles published in Vallarta Mirror over the past week. Need a clue? View all articles published from December 17-23, 2023.

Saturday Patrice and I went to the Friday Market on the Isla Cuale to stock up on Ricardo Mazcal's herbal merchandise. One of them - Maz-mix, a pre/pro-biotic - has been a daily go-to for me for ten years, and it has kept me at my healthiest. He is in the...

I do remember Castor Oil was in my grandmother's vocabulary, and my mother would give us a dose for constipation. That's about as far as my knowledge goes when it comes to castor oil. However, my friend and colleague mentioned Castor oil plasma used on inflammation and joint pain...

It never fails when you are a parent, am I right? You get past MILE ONE in your car, and a sweet little voice pipes up, "I have to go to the bathroom! It's a 'mergency!" Or you spend all evening and patience and tears doing the math homework...

Fabulous Friday, December 225:30 – (CLOSING NIGHT) The Divine Experience – a Bette Midler tribute featuring Delilah Beaucoup 9:30 – (CLOSING NIGHT) Thank Yule for Being a Friend – a hilarious Christmas comedy featuring the Golden Gays 9:30 – It’s Raining Men – a male dance revue featuring the...

Christmas in Mexico is a vibrant celebration deeply rooted in cultural traditions that blend indigenous customs with Spanish influences. Families across the country come together to create a joyous atmosphere filled with warmth, love, and the unmistakable spirit of the holiday season. From mouthwatering culinary delights to heartfelt songs...

In my first column, I introduced the concept of being 'nice.' As small children, we are taught to 'be nice.' The word 'nice' originates from the Latin nicere – to not know. There was also a saying, "You do not walk in that person's shoes," - so how can we judge?...

(Used with permission) There are a few of us up at 5 AM, some friends sending love, a bird at a feeder, mysterious beings in the underbrush, the crippled pup in his bed, and maybe you. The emptied farmhouse is silent, the only child gone; outside, there is distant lightning...

It's nearly Christmas, then we have year-end festivities and a new slate to begin 2024. I am so excited about how far Vallarta Mirror has come in just a few weeks. Thanks to everyone who has written with positive and not-so-positive comments; it's all good! We will continue to...