Archive | February 2012

Riviera Nayarit to Host Kitesurfing Competition in March

Via Scoop.itPuerto Vallarta

In March, a series of kitesurfing competitions will be held in Riviera Nayarit as part of the Regata Copa México Edición Nextel Bicentenario.
Via www.banderasnews.com

Electro Beach in Puerto Vallarta, February 25th, 2012 through April 6, 2012

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(New York, NY) December 1st, 2011 – College Travel Experts in association with Prime Social Group present the first ever Electro Beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico beginning February 25th, 2012 through April 6, 2012 for a 42 night Spring Break music experience like no other.

College students will have the opportunity to party with the Biggest DJs in the World, set against the beautiful backdrop of PuertoVallarta’s luxury hotels, villas and beaches. Superstar DJs Tiesto, Calvin Harris and Laidback Luke have just signed on to the already stellar lineup of Grammy Nominee Avicii, Steve Aoki, DJ Chuckie,DadaLife, Porter Robinson, LA Riots and Manufactured Superstars.

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Of recent, PSG has been recognized by the industry and their peers as one of the most-respected concert promotions agencies in the college space. Responsible for the promotion of two Tiesto College Invasion Tour shows in Madison, WI and Ypsilanti, MI, as well as acts ranging from Avicii in Cincinnati and Skrillex in Columbus, co-founders Zach Ruben and Adam Lynn both view Electro Beach as the future of EDM that’s concentrated for college students.

“Our mission was to construct a platform in which college students in a 17- 22 market had to opportunity to gather with their friends and witness the level of talent that perform at shows across the world – the outcome was Electro Beach,” said Zach Ruben, Co-Founder of PSG.

The Electro Beach experience spans over six-weeks of college Spring Break, and is being sold on a perweek basis. Each weekly festival pass is an all-inclusive package starting at $199, with VIP tickets being sold for $399 each.

The event is also being sold as an all-inclusive travel package that is starting at $1100, depending on the departure city and the hotel. Another accommodation being offered during the experience is luxurious villas, being provided by CTE.

More information  on what to do in Puerto Vallarta

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FANDANGO returns to Teatro Vallarta March 3 in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico The dance troupe FANDANGO triumphantly returns to Puerto Vallarta after a successful tour across Mexico on Saturday, March 3, 9:00 pm, in Vallarta’s beautiful performing arts venue Teatro Vallarta.

Tickets are $200 Pesos for general seating, $300 Pesos for preferred seating and $400 Pesos for VIP seating and are available now through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com.mx), at the Ticketmaster Outlet in Galleries Vallarta Mall (across for the cruise terminal) and at the theatre’s box office Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm.

Teatro Vallarta is located in El Centro at Uruguay 184, just south of LEY’S grocery store on the main street as you enter downtown.

First presented at the inauguration of Teatro Vallarta, Fandango takes audiences on a colorful journey through the rich and magical history of México.  From the prehispanic myth that gave birth to tequila to the celebrated music of the mariachi, Fandango is a vibrant 90-minute celebration of song, dance and theatre.

Featuring 15 live musicians and 30 dancers, Fandango captures the warmth and spirit that is México.  During its successful cross-country tour, FANDANGO received a prestigious 2011 LUNAS DEL AUDITORIO nomination for best live spectacular, now local audiences can experience what others have enjoyed across the country as FANDANGO returns to Banderas Bay.

For years, locals have been yearning for a state-of-the-art performance space that could handle world-class touring productions.  With FANDANGO, expats, local nationals and visitors alike can now enjoy this top production without having to travel to Mexico City.  Come support the arts in Banderas Bay and purchase your tickets today to FANDANGO.

More on things to do in Puerto Vallarta.

2012 San Pancho Music Festival

The 12th annual San Pancho Music Festival will be opening in San Francisco (San Pancho), Nayarit, Friday February 24th at 5:00pm. The Festival will be held for three days, Friday through Sunday the 24th through the 26th.  Performances are free to the public and begin each afternoon at 5pm, typically ending prior to 12pm midnight.

San Pancho’s Music Festival is a vibrant, eclectic expression of performing art traditionally held annually for 3 days during the last weekend of February. It began informally in 2001, and by 2006 included some 116 performers. The Music Festival attracts some of the most colorful musicians from around the world, including international acts from Europe, the U.S., Chile, Guatemala, France and Germany. Regional talent has also been retained to include the traditional Mexican and Latin music of local musicians.

Traditionally there is no fee to attend, and performers are not paid. The Festival is entirely supported by the gracious contributions of local musicians and international recording artists, and by the local residents of San Pancho. Artists come to perform because they enjoy performing in the intimate venue and magical surroundings of San Pancho. It is a truly wonderful balance of amateurs and professional performers coming together for 3 days to share an unforgettable and enriching musical experience in one of the most beautiful regions of Mexico. Donations are encouraged, but there is no intent for the Festival to profit from the performances. Additionally, proceeds from sales of music and video CDs go directly to the performing artists.

This year the Festival has been moved to the community park in San Pancho due to street construction and remodeling of the Plaza. Seating in the park is festival seating only, and is somewhat limited. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. Restaurants and bars will be open throughout the event to serve the crowd.

For current information and directions, please visit the Music Festival website: http://www.sanpanchomusicfestival.com

FRIDAY Feb. 24th

5:00 Nuiwarika (Grupo de Danza – Folklore Dancing)

6:00 Olivia de la Cruz

7:00 Frida’s Eyebrow

8:00 No Walls

9:00 Steve O’Connor

10:00 Jeff Oster

 

SATURDAY Feb. 25th

5:00 - open -

6:00 La Turquesa

7:00 The Coolerators

8:00 Werther Ellerbrock

9:00 Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars

10:00 Jam Session (with others to be announced)

Jeff Oster, trumpet Chas Eller, keyboards

Bryan Savage, alto sax Steve Goldberg, flugelhorn

Werther Ellerbrock, guitar Dov Schiller, percussion

Tom Lillienthal, bass Lazaro Poey, drums

 

SUNDAY Feb. 26th

5:00 - open -

5:30 Los Compas (musica nortena)

6:00 Awacero (trova Mexicana)

7:00 Sons of the Beach (featuring Jodi Moran)

8:00 Latcho & Andrea (Blonde Gypsies)

9:00 Tatewari

9:45 Jazz Tubo (with Beto and Carlos)

10:30 Atrakadero

Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park

Via Scoop.itPuerto Vallarta

Once inside the beautiful scenery of the desert, moving on roads full of valleys, cacti and mountains, crossing rivers dry, with the strong afternoon sun plus the dust and wind, visitors feel a growing desire to finally arrive to the marvelous goal of this journey: Cabo Pulmo.
Via www.cabosanlucas.net

The 7th Annual Puerto Vallarta Writers Conference, Mexico …

Via Scoop.itPuerto Vallarta

One of my regular contributors*, Ted Druch, emailed me to say that he’s directing the next Writers Conference at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Sadly, I’m too far away but for anyone less geographically-challenged, here are the …
Via morgenbailey.wordpress.com

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