PV’s Entertainers Shine at Open Mic
The fundraiser out at Rancho Santiago went well, with over 30k raised to donate to Karen Lahm, and culminated with a Tribute to Bon Jovi that had the crowd dancing (alongside the horses) and singing along. I left a bit early, having spotted the bus that turns around to head back to Vallarta, passing the front gates of Rancho Santiago. Next week features The Beach Boys!!!!
La Huerta (the old location of El Rio BBQ Bar) was just finishing up their day, and the bus quickly loaded up with extremely happy, spirited concertgoers from that venue. I am so glad Vallarta provides safe public transportation for its inebriated tourists. The bus driver took it all in stride; after all, nobody in the world parties harder or better than the Mexicans, and it made me smile. These Canadians and Americans sang and danced in place – the sheer amount of bodies kept everyone upright, back to Centro. It was a perfect preliminary for Open Mic at Nacho Daddy.
Gouda Gabor, the hostess for Open Mic every Tuesday, over-Glee-ed herself and asked pianist Mark Hartman to take her place for the evening. Mark obliged, looking dashing in his beige linen suit, complete with tie. (Vallarta’s mayor doesn’t wear a tie). A chi-chi night was clearly in store. We had classical music with Andrea Jupina on flute with Mark accompanying, Chopin’s Military Polonaise, and an aria from soprano Sarah Joy. A few major hitters from out of town included Christine Deaver, appearing at Coco Cabaret; Zoe Lewis, who has one more show at The Palm Cabaret and Bar; and Sue Matsuki, freshly arrived from NYC, whose Opening Night at Act2PV is tomorrow at 7 pm.
Loveable locals promoting their shows included Steven Retchless (Coco Cabaret), Angeloo and Nia (both at La Catrina Cantina), and Delilah Beaucoup at Act2PV.
Kimberly G offered a heartfelt ‘Alfie.’ (Kimberly has worked hard on this song she studied with David Sabella during his amazing Master Voice Classes last summer.) Mark Hartman accompanied, offering it was one of his favorites.
One of the night’s brightest lights, Elke Zilla, rendered her Spoken Word, Part Two of Claro que sí which will be published soon in Vallarta Mirror.
A note here for hopefuls to appear onstage for Open Mic: get to Nacho Daddy early and sign up with Lydia. You should be there by 7:15. Stand-up comedian Jordan Parker, who I really enjoy, got there late and couldn’t perform.
A non-stop day today with Scrabble at Qulture, Bingo at Nacho Daddy, Mr. Vallarta Finals at Coco Cabaret, followed by Tonny K’s birthday party at La Catrina Cantina and Angeloo’s show there at 8 pm.