
Puerto Vallarta Hosts a Blend of Professional and Amateur Talent
I walked all the way to Paso Guayabo yesterday afternoon to see the Hall & Oates Tribute show at Rancho Santiago. The #04 bus was ahead of me on the other side of the river just as I passed Hueco Colectivo. I crossed the bridge, figuring I would take a taxi that are always in abundance around the old El Rio BBQ Bar location, but it was not to be. So, from Centro to Rancho Santiago, if you need to get your steps in, and have no choice but to walk, will take you 40 minutes. The Tribute was well-received and went overtime, much to the delight of the dancers. Again, I made it to Nacho Daddy just in time for the start of Open Mic.
Gouda Gabor easily hosts the blend of professional and amateur talent, with Mark Hartman at the piano. Patriz kicked off the evening looking lovely as always, followed by Delilah Beaucoup and Broadway veteran Susan McCollom. Sarah Joy Heckbert hit the stage twice, and Open Mic had two rare stand-up comics. I am enjoying funnyman Jordan Parker and hope he continues to appear weekly. Sargento Dan and Gouda treated us to a piece of their Monday night triumph, Glee, Steven Retchless promoted his Britney show at Coco Cabaret, and we heard from Gene Berube, Miana, Nia, and the darling of every Open Mic, the winner of 2024 RISE finale, 11-year-old Angeloo. I blew him a kiss last night, he smiled, caught it in midair, and planted it on his cheek without disturbing a note of his song.
If you are lucky enough to have VIP tickets to this year’s RISE contest, you will enjoy a preshow with Angeloo and Sargento. No line-ups either; you get whisked from the front door of Teatro Vallarta to your seat – the best in the house an hour before showtime. A welcome drink awaits, plus gift certificates from some of Season 4’s sponsors. There are only a few of these choice seats left. Contact Lisa Manoogian on Facebook and reserve your VIP package.
Tournament Scrabble at 12:30 today at Qulture and tonight at 6 pm, the first round of Mr. Vallarta at Coco Cabaret. See you there.