The staff – more like the family that comprises La Catrina Cantina – gathered their friends and customers together to their collective heart to say...
Vallarta Mirror: Arts, Life, and Entertainment in Puerto Vallarta
Vallarta Mirror has been closely associated with the voice and vision of Marcia Blondin, whose beloved column From Here captures the heart, culture, and creative life of Puerto Vallarta.
While Vallarta Mirror is no longer publishing, Marcia continues to write about the city she loves—its people, performances, restaurants, and everyday magic. Her posts can be found here in the Around Town section of VallartaCalendar.com, where her storytelling lives on, just as thoughtful, observant, and heartfelt as ever.
Read more about Marcia Blondin, her life, and her decision to close Vallarta Mirror.
Eat, Eat and Dance
Trovasi again for breakfast? And why not! Delicious food, an interesting location, excellent wait staff, a charming owner, and new friends with expansive ideas and...
Stars With a Heart: When Performance Becomes Purpose
Puerto Vallarta has long been known for its rich cultural life, where music, theater, and performance flourish alongside a strong sense of generosity and community...
When the Blues (Brothers) Call
One of my favorite shows of all time returns today at 5 pm at Coco Cabaret. I have seen the real-life brothers Dahl from Ontario...
Lies, Lyrics, and Laughs
Besides a goodly bump of an earthquake this morning in Centro around 7:15, how’s everybody doing? I felt the oddest change of air pressure like...
Nicolas King – Surviving and Thriving
It’s a new year, and Nicolas King is starting anew with fresh energy, positively looking forward to whatever is coming, and practicing resilience every day....
A Non-Stop Weekend
Season in Vallarta holds great gifts: returning friends and colleagues who come back annually, get in touch, and for a couple of hours, memories and...
Big Hair, Bigger Feelings, and a One-Man Musical Event
If the idea of attending a Spanish-language musical gives you pause, The MEN-TI-RAS Experience is here to change your mind—and probably your playlist. This iconic...
Gypsy Geo is Back
There was not a seat to be had at Bar Frida last night as we waited to hear Geo Uhrich play the violin for us...
Gay Mixer and Open Mic
With an hour left to go, Sanctuary PV, was pushing that magic 300-head count. That’s a lot of cocktails to serve in two hours. I...
Puerto Vallarta’s Live Music Venues
Dozens of places in Vallarta offer live entertainment. I have put these in alphabetical order, and believe me, this is a short list. Every bar...
Merry Christmas, Again, Jamie
There are lots of people who love Christmas, and then there’s Jamie Alexander. We could call it an obsession; I don’t think Jamie would mind....
All Things Merry and Bright
Welcome back! To my uncluttered, fabulous life and Happy New Year. It seems to have been a long ‘holiday season’; I am relieved to start...
A Night of Glamour, Generosity, and Hope for Women in Need
Puerto Vallarta’s spirit of generosity and community will be on full display on Tuesday, January 20 at 6 PM, when the second annual An Evening...
From Here, With Love
Today is the last publication of Vallarta Mirror. I am grateful to the many contributors who have written on various topics from raising spiritual awareness,...
CelloVoci Brings Heaven to Teatro Vallarta
”Night Divine’‘ was superbly named. Last evening’s love fest of a concert at Teatro Vallarta went off without a hitch, with hundreds and hundreds of...
From Uptown Funk to Double Standards
I woke up dreaming of my mom making grilled cheese sandwiches. With every bite, butter would dribble down my face, over my hands. Clearly, I...
Marcia Blondin: Four Decades From Here
In 2026, Marcia Blondin will mark 40 years since Puerto Vallarta quietly but decisively altered the course of her life. What began as a two-week...
Happy Boxing Day, and a Look Ahead
Happy Boxing Day to my fellow Canadians. Lots of places in town will be serving great sandwiches with leftover turkey today, including Fridas and Langostinos...
A Christmas Week Filled With Love
Merry Christmas, everybody! When Bogie finally got me up this morning, it was a full-blown day. And a gorgeous one, to boot! Nary a sign...