Blooming Together and Tuesday Tributes

It rained for about a minute this morning around 6:15; I hope that’s not a preview for the rest of the day. Do you have your tickets for Blooming Together, the annual Vallarta Garden Club Gala? It’s three weeks tomorrow, January 23rd, at Oscar’s, and after our last board meeting on Monday, it is shaping up to be the best one yet! In the past, we have chosen a particular color scheme: white, pink, and last year’s red was great fun. This year, we decided on blooms, so gentlemen, find your brightest Hawaiian shirt to augment your tan and ladies, the garden is yours.

Far away from the busy streets in Zona Romantica, another musical opening took place last night at Rancho Santiago in Paso Guayabo, just upriver from Paso Ancho. Tribute Tuesday, brought to you again by Kurt Sinner and Hollis Harris of El Rio BBQ fame and Merv Buchanan of Trend Records, Canada, the late, great, Jimmy Buffett presented his greatest hits via Jimmy Parrish. A lot of Buffett fans and Parrotheads showed up to sing along and dance to the distinct Buffett style that tribute artist Parrish has studied and faithfully performed for decades. Even a resident Paso Guayabo horse and cowboy two-stepped to the music at the end of the show. It was a joyous reunion of El Rio BBQ fans, staff, and followers of great music in general. El Rio BBQ’s distinctive black tees dotted the crowd, who devoured the food prepared by chef Hollis; it has been some time since those tasty fabled ribs have been consumed with joy. Sandra Bradley, columnist for Vallarta Mirror, dear friend, and my date for the evening raved about the fish tacos between mouthfuls!

Next week, catch Tribute Tuesday at Rancho Santiago, starring the unforgettable Jeff Scott as Elton John, who is one of the best tribute artists in the world. Just ask Paramount Pictures.