The Live Stream Concert Event featuring Amy Armstrong of Duo Dorado evolved without a hitch Friday night.

While Americans will be turning their clocks ahead for daylight-saving time on Sunday, March 10, 2019, for most of Mexico, daylight saving time does not begin until 2:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, April 7th.

Valentine’s Day, or as some like to call it, Singles Awareness Day, is met with a variety of attitudes every year, with 2019 being no exception.

Flowers and a date night will get you off the hook for Valentine's Day in most cases and, depending on the flowers, maybe even some brownie points.

At 2,065 meters long, the Kings’ Day bread baked in Saltillo, Coahuila, last week broke a Guinness World Record.

New Year’s Eve, otherwise known as nochevieja or año nuevo, is a big deal in Mexico. 

The sixth gay pride festival in Puerto Vallarta, Vallarta Pride, will take place from May 20 to 27, 2018 and its Organizing Committee is proud to announce the confirmation of the events that will embellish this festivity in honor of the vibrant LGBT community that lives and visits our tourist destination.

Taking place in Puerto Vallarta from May 20 to 27, Vallarta Pride has grown yearly, with its 2017 edition attracting more than 17,000 visitors.

Nayarit this week became the third state in Mexico to allow modifications to birth certificates for gender identity reasons, acknowledging the right to legal equality for transgender people.

An eight-month-old Canadian baby's health card may be the world's first to be marked with gender 'unknown'.

It wasn’t until February of 2015 that the legal process for changing someone’s name and sex was made accesible to the trans community in Mexico City.

The city of Atlanta, Georgia has decided to show their pride permanently.

Over the years it seems I keep getting asked the same question. “Aren’t you afraid to live in Mexico”?

It’s funny how I’ll have a conversations and then they turn into articles.

No matter who you are or how many times you’ve been to Puerto Vallarta, we’ve all dealt with the taxi situation.

There is a timeshare culture in PV, it permeates into the pours of your skin, then gets in your blood stream. As you look around, it’s pretty incredible, with world class sculpture Boardwalks / Malecons. Coconut tree lined streets with world class and famous Art Galleries, world class restaurants, world class Sportfishing, Hotels, Motels and Hostels, and more.

The Corona Virus has made our lives much more challenging over the last several months but we can still find joy and celebrate our friends and family if we know where to go.

If you have lived in Puerto Vallarta long enough, you are well aware of the narrow, bumpy, pot hole filled roads, large, loose rocks, the random, sometimes invisible topes (speed bumps), the low branches, leaning power poles, and odd choices of parking spaces. Chances are that you have had some sort of ding, fender bender, or even an actual crash.

An indigenous woman has won the contest to be the queen of the Nayarit State Fair for the first time.

In Northern California where most people are living their day-to-day wearing masks to avoid smoke inhalation a taquero originally from Guamuchil, Sinaloa is providing a much needed respite with tacos, burritos, tamales, and human kindness.

About 1,500 exhausted Central American migrants from the caravan heading toward the United States border have arrived to a friendly welcome in Mexico City.

Peace Boat's 98th Global Voyage for Peace has depart from Yokohama, Japan on May 8 and will return on August 22, 2018 after visiting as many as 25 ports in 23 countries.

A Mexican airline is offering free flights for families who get separated by President Trump’s “zero tolerance” immigration policy.

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday lauded as a hero a migrant from Mali who scaled an apartment building to save a child dangling from a balcony, and rewarded the young man’s bravery with an offer of French citizenship and a job as a firefighter.

It is sunny, and Puerto Vallarta’s climate makes it a fantastic place to live. Especially if you can enjoy the beach as often as you want and all the activities involved living by the ocean.

Mango season seems to be coming to an end here in Puerto Vallarta. My trees are mostly done, I have one just finishing and one more that still bears green mangoes. But just a month or so ago it was Mango Madness in my neighborhood.

Buying a house is always a great step in anyone’s life, you project your being going through many positive transformations, lifestyle changes, new furniture etc.

Fruit is one of the wonderful gifts that Mother Nature gives us every day. It’s delicious, healthy and helps keep us in shape.

In the case of a serious emergency, are you prepared?

A campaign has been launched to encourage more domestic workers commonly known as muchachas, maids or housekeepers and their employers to sign contracts that define the workers’ rights and give them the benefits to which they are legally entitled.

Teaching your dog how to fetch seems like it should be one of those things that’s so simple it requires no real thought or effort. After all, dogs love both playing and pleasing their humans, and fetch involves both of these things — you should just be able to do it, right?

Getting a new dog is an exciting time, but it can be a bit overwhelming. We all want to start things off on the right foot, and for many of us, that means creating a strong bond with our new best friend. 

Cesar’s fulfillment formula is Exercise, Discipline, and then Affection, in that order — and the best way to provide exercise is to walk your dog. But one of the areas in which people seem to report the most trouble is … walking their dogs. Their dogs pull ahead, or act aggressively toward other dogs, or bark or snarl at everything. When you experience this type of behavior, it can really be a big disincentive to walking, which just makes things worse.

Some of us, when we think of a puppy, imagine an adorably tiny dog that can barely open his eyes stumbling around as he explores the world. Others see a whirlwind of doggy energy that can’t keep still for a second because there are too many balls to chase, scents to smell, and things to pee on… and then roll in.

Here are six dog training ;tips on how to walk your dog and master the dog walk. When I’m out with my dog pack, I often walk about ten dogs at a time, sometimes even off-leash if I’m in a safe area. People are amazed by this, but it’s simple: the dogs see me as their pack leader. This is why dogs follow me wherever I go. Here are 6 tips for mastering the dog walk.

Affectionate, warm, and covered in soft fur, your dog may seem like an attractive bedtime cuddle buddy. If you’ve ever welcomed your pet up onto your bed, you are not alone — not even close. An estimated 79 percent of pet owners share their beds with their pets. As reported by WebMD , a survey from the American Pet Products Association determined that 62 percent of small dogs, 41 percent of medium-sized dogs, and 32 percent of large dogs sleep in their human’s beds.

While it is natural for a dog to sleep with his “pack,” that doesn’t mean that people should engage in this activity. It’s best for Fido to have his own dog bed. Why? Because sleeping with dogs may have health implications for us. In fact, studies have found a number of health risks associated with sleeping with a dog in your bed, including:

Transmission of diseases
A study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that sharing a bed with a pet can result in the transmission of zoonotic agents that can cause serious infections. Zoonotic agents are things that can transmit disease from animals to humans, whether viruses, parasites, or insects. While this is rare among healthy pets, sick dogs can sometimes pass on diseases to humans when dog and master share the covers.

Allergy problems
A more common issue associated with sleeping with pets is the effect it may have on allergies and asthma. Even if you don’t think that you have any pet allergies, sleeping in the same bed or even the same room as your dog can aggravate the smallest of symptoms and cause all kinds of problems.

Sleep problems

If you’ve ever woken up to your pooch sleep-kicking you, vocalizing whatever doggy dreams she’s having, or frequently readjusting his sleeping space on your bed, you probably won’t be surprised to learn that studies have found bedding down with your dog can disturb your sleep. The Mayo Clinic Sleep Disorders Center found that 53 percent of pet owners attributed sleep problems to their furry bedfellow. Though soft and cuddly, allowing your dog into your bed can make a good night’s sleep impossible.

In addition to health issues among humans, permitting dogs to sleep in human beds can cause behavioral problems for dogs, often affecting housebreaking and allowing aggression to develop.

The bottom line? Sleeping with your dog can cause problems for both of you. As difficult as it might be if you love the closeness of sleeping together, the best option is to provide your dog with his own bed. With time and training, your pet will learn to cuddle up in a dog bed every night, and leave human beds to the humans.

This Friday will be Puerto Magico’s fourth weekly Magic Market and Festival, and will be a Grand Opening celebration in the theme of Dia de Independencia.

With so many plans being put on hold this year, there is still a fantastic option in Puerto Vallarta to get out and have fun celebrating Dia de Independencia. Starting at 5:00 Friday afternoon, Puerto Magico’s Magic Market and Festival will host a special celebration bringing food, fun, and fabulous artisan products for you to enjoy.

This week’s Magic Market was a smashing success. There were more vendors, more food, more fun, and more patrons. And we would like to thank YOU, fellow Vallartans, for coming out and showing your support for our local artisans. It is you that makes this a success. Everyone I saw was having a great time perusing while enjoying a variety of freshly cooked food.

You’ve recently seen a lot of hype about the Friday night Magic Market at Puerto Magico. Well, that’s because it’s totally awesome!! And better yet, it is very specifically Puro Mexicano. Every vendor there has been meticulously chosen for their solely Mexican products.

I spoke with Teresita Gonzales, Magic Manager of Magic Market participants. She told me this project has been in the works since January and was planned to begin next spring, but then the Covid disruption occurred. Now that people are starting to go back out and live their lives again, it is the perfect time to get it going. Puerto Magico offers ample space for social distancing while still having fun, and gives the artists a place to display their goods that they have not had for several months. 

The project is intended to promote local and social development towards a solidarity economy. Vendors come from all over the region, bringing many different types of products for a complete experience. Besides the beautifully handcrafted artisanal products, you can find clothing, handbags, beauty care products, health care products, superfood products, baked goods, candies and ice creams, and healthy freshly prepared food. Magic Market has provided an opportunity for persons with original ideas and inspirations to become a reality.

Vendors must first complete an application, and then they will be granted an interview where they can present their products for consideration. There are strict standards by which only Puro Mexicano products and food will be permitted, and this is further supervised at the event. Teresita has been working with these types of vendors for 8 years, and we have her to thank for many of them, but anyone can apply. Just click on any of the links below for more information. Performing artists are welcome to apply as well, as Magic Market is also a fun Friday festival with free entertainment. Please enjoy their performance and show your appreciation generously, as they are working on tips.

Teresita wishes to thank Puerto Magico for making the space available for Magic Market. She would like everyone to know how happy she and the vendors are to receive Puerto Magico’s support of this event, because Puerto Magico believes in their purpose and in the artists, chefs, producers, and entertainers themselves.

Magic Market opens at 4:00 on Friday afternoons, and we hope to see you there. It is held at Puerto Magico, Puerto Vallarta’s new cruise ship terminal. Admission and parking are free, just bring your appetite and your eye for authentic Mexican art.

Magic Market Address: Blvrd Francisco Medina Ascencio, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.

“Si lo puedes soñar lo puedes hacer realidad.” Or, “If you can dream it you can make it into a reality.” Says Wendy Mentira, co-creator of MOLLUSK.

The Magic Market is a varied farmer’s market inside of Puerto Magico. The market includes many artisanal crafts, mouth-watering food, and entertainment.

Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma won three Academy Awards  for best director, best foreign language film and best cinematography.

The accolades for Roma, the award-winning film by Alfonso Cuarón, continued today with the announcement of the Oscar nominations fully 10 of them, including best picture, best director and best actress.

With a twitch of his slender mustache and a burst of witty doublespeak, Cantinflas captured the hearts of film audiences all over Mexico, where he appeared in some four dozen films beginning in 1937.

A Long Beach skateboarder-turned-filmmaker has returned from the Cannes Film Festival with a prize for his short documentary, “Build Ramps Not Walls.”

A Mexico-focused production by Canadian entertainment company Cirque du Soleil will arrive in Mexico in August.

Marvel's "Avengers: Infinity War," the only new wide release this weekend, set a record at the box office with an estimated $250-million debut in the U.S. and Canada, according to figures from measurement firm ComScore.

Mexico's Independence Day is celebrated on September 15 and 16 with festive decorations, delicious traditional foods, lively parades, and boisterous patriotic displays.

Is Benito Juárez's Birthday Memorial a Public Holiday?

Restaurants and tequila producers in Guadalajara, Jalisco, are preparing to say “Salud!” and celebrate the first-ever Tequila Cocktail Week.

International Women’s Day has celebrated the economic, cultural, political and social achievements of women for more than 100 years.

Every February 24 Mexico celebrates National Flag Day.

Constitution Day in Mexico is a holiday every 5th of February to commemorate the approval of the Mexican constitution by the Mexican constitutional congress in 1917, signalling an end of an era of grave discrimination, unfair labor laws, and gross inequalities for Mexican citizens.