Puerto Vallarta is no stranger to live music, but on Sunday, February 22, the city will witness something truly extraordinary. International headliner and former Broadway...
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.
On Being Lazy
It is so lovely to be (semi-) retired; it has been six weeks since the last issue of Vallarta Mirror was published. Perhaps this month...
We Be Scrabblin
At 12:30 sharp today, we begin our Scrabble Tournament, the first one of the year. January’s tourney drew no takers, so we just played regular...
Pretty in Pink
Fuchsia was Yvonne Kalman’s favorite color, so when invitations to her Celebration of Life dinner were sent out, it was requested that attendees wear pink,...
Back-to-Back Blockbusters
The year-long wait for Jordon Carnegie‘s return to The Palm Cabaret in ”Hedwig and the Angry Inch’‘ is over. A packed house – overpacked, actually...
A Variety of Dreamboys
I wasn’t sure who the dreamboys in question were: the dancers from Kim LaRue’s Follies or the singers Seth Sikes, Nicolas King, and Sargento Dan....
Madonna Reimagined: Waleska Brings the Queen of Pop to Life
Every Sunday night at 9 PM, in the heart of Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone, Coco Cabaret transforms into a high-energy celebration of one of pop...
Arte Puro – Pure Art
Luna Rumba Productions brought together two of Banderas Bay’s finest musicians a couple of nights ago at Casita & Garden, and the concert sold out...
Gimmee Shelter
I had the best morning yesterday at the International Friendship Club’s Home Tour. I know, I know, what took me so long, and I am...
Presenting Ava Nicole Frances
I always wonder, when I listen to BIG voices, how they would sound singing a lullaby. Most of them don’t bother, preferring to steamroll over...
All The Stars Came Out
With Kevin Anthony as host for the fourth year running, ”Stars with a Heart” kicked off yesterday afternoon at Teatro Vallarta with a short movie...
Oh, What a Night!
The Wonderland Gala is over. All in all, it was a smashing success. The interior of Oscar’s Restaurant on the Island was decorated with huge...
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Returns for One Night
Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant live entertainment scene will once again play host to one of its most celebrated productions as Hedwig and the Angry Inch returns...
Listening to Heaven
Our Lady of Guadalupe filled up after Mass last night for a fundraising concert for the Church led by David Boz, a Victoria, Canada trumpeter....
From BBs to Shelter
The Broadway Boys debuted at Coco Cabaret on Monday, and if you missed them, run to get tickets for their show tomorrow at 5 pm....
Stephanie Pope is All About Love
This tall, majestic 61-year-old wife and mother is used to big crowds seeing her perform in such productions as Chicago and Pippin. And here she...
From Sadness to Happy Madness
The staff – more like the family that comprises La Catrina Cantina – gathered their friends and customers together to their collective heart to say...
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...