A month or so ago, right after his 2025-26 opening of his show at The Palm Cabaret, I asked Roy Cruz if, after five years, he was getting tired or bored with Freddie Mercury and the music of Queen in his twice-weekly shows. He said, ”The more I research him and his life, the more…
Tag: Derek Carkner
Dust off your jingle bells and festive threads—it’s time to eat, drink, and be merry at the Vallarta School for Girls‘ annual Tropical Christmas Garden Party! Enjoy cheerful entertainment, tasty bites, holiday cocktails, and our most joyful silent auction yet. Celebrate the season with good company, plenty of holiday sparkle, and a warm tropical twist.…
Reservations are recommended, but there is no cover for Christmas in July, with pianist Derek Carkner, who has some special guests coming. This is a fundraiser for RISE Children’s Shelter. Get ready to sing along to your yuletide favorites in a fun, festive evening all for a wonderful cause. Invite your friends to attend with…
This event is designed to showcase the incredible entertainers of Puerto Vallarta as they join forces in a grand benefit show, with all proceeds going to the Vallarta School for Girls. This event is produced by the amazing Mary Porter. Click here to buy tickets.
When I took over the PV Mirror almost a year ago, besides building a gorgeous website and teaching me a bazillion things, Kevin Feltner and I wanted to make the Mirror more than what it was. From many meetings, we realized the biggest puzzle piece missing in Vallarta was a calendar. Not just a list…
Two hours of extraordinary romantic, sad, mellow songs in two languages, Derek Carkner and Diego Guerrero, gave me some Pink Floyd! From 1975, Wish You Were Here blended beautifully with the lyrics of Nina Simone, Sam Smith, Adele, and more. The setting could not be lovelier, with the sun going down, comfy sofas, excellent company,…
Buy Tickets Limited Seating Free Hors d’oeuvres After nearly two years apart, Jordon and Derek are back together for a one-of-a-kind show! This unforgettable night will showcase some of their all-time favorite songs, plus a few exciting new additions to their repertoire. In true Jordon fashion, the evening will span a variety of genres—from rock…
Derek and Diego have been performing together for 5 years. A shared passion for heartfelt love songs inspired them create their first show. With music by Air Supply, Nina Simone, Lionel Ritchie, Roberta Flack, Luis Miguel, Juan Gabriel, and many other singer/ songwriters, Summer Romance will be an intimate evening of music that will touch…
