A Change of Plans and a Full Weekend Ahead
For every plan A, there has to be a Plan B. I found out late last night that Madeline Milne can’t be at her new Living Room Bookstore and Cafe in 5 de diciembre to meet with Patrice and me this morning. A look at my calendar, that is getting more and more crowded as Season progresses, it’ll be another week before we can get together. While a disappointment, it eases up on the other stuff that has to be done today. Or not – the only two things that can happen, right? You get stuff done or you don’t. Hopefully, either way there is little disruption, but that is life.
A month from yesterday, on December 13th, will be one of the most fantastic events happening in Vallarta. If you have had the pleasure of attending a party at Casa Yvonekka, you know how fabulous they are. This year’s celebration is even more poignant in light of the recent passing of Yvonne Kalman. Her last wish before she died in California last week, was for Frida X to go on without her. Her Yvonneka Foundation will continue, and by attending this fabulous gala next month, you will be honoring her memory exactly the way she would have chosen. It will seem strange not to see her there, resplendent in her family jewels, head adorned with flowers, drink in hand, and a lovely smile on her face. If ever a woman was ‘regal,’ it was Yvonne. Her foundation has saved thousands of dogs from a miserable existence on the streets of Vallarta and will continue to do so with your help, of course. By attending Frida X, 100% of your ticket price goes to Yvonne’s precious puppies. For more information and tickets https://vallartacalendar.com/…/frida-x-annual-fundraiser/
I am excited to see the latest Airotic show called ‘Tease‘ at Coco Cabaret tonight at 9 pm. Tomorrow, also at Coco, I am revisiting one of the most beautiful shows ever produced in Vallarta called ‘Dia de Muertos.’ It is a history of the Day of the Dead traditions in song, dance, and video clips of interviews. My sister is entranced by Day of the Dead and always has been, and I know she will love this show. It made me weep with its raw generosity of spirit, and I am delighted it has been held over past the beginning of November. Everybody will learn something new in this fantastic production. We will stay then for ‘Rock the Opera‘ starring the irrepressible Tonny Kenneth, which follows at 7 pm.
We are also planning a trip to the enormous tianguis on Sunday morning in Mojoneras. Plan B will include extra sleep. We’ll see which prevails! We haven’t been to ‘Mojo’ for more than a year; it will be a great long walk. We can get through the Coapinole tianguis in two hours; Mojoneras requires at least four hours, which will include getting lost in the maze of streets selling everything from a used piece of 1/2-inch PVC to a camper truck. It is intimidating and can be overwhelming the first couple of times you go, but if you are looking for bargains and have the time, Mojoneras is a busy gold mine. Actually, more like an ant hill! Go and enjoy!
Until Monday morning, have a good weekend, and remember to share the love.