by amapaspv | Apr 3, 2017 | Events, News | Noticias, Street
On March 23, mostly Gringo ANA co-hosted our first bilingual, bicultural celebration of international friendship with mostly Mexican sister association Viejo Vallarta (part of Emiliano Zapata) at the Lions Club, and it was a blast.
Over 300 guests sampled great food provided by 40 top Vallarta restaurants and caterers, accompanied by Mariachi music. Margaritas flowed freely, along with goodwill, as Mexicans, Canadians and U.S. citizens dined and drank together, enjoying some amazing folkloric dancing, as well as Act II Stages star Brittany Kingery, who channeled Linda Ronstadt’s Cansiones De Mi Padre.
The event took in 88,000 pesos. After expenses, the money will be used by ANA and Viejo Vallarta to purchase a pair of pressure-washers to clean our respective areas’ streets and sidewalks – goodbye nasty street stains and odors, hello, cleanliness!
by amapaspv | Nov 26, 2016 | Events
PUERTO VALLARTA Nov 26, 2016: Taste Restaurant at Casa Cupula is pleased to announce that it will host the 2nd Annual Amapas Neighborhood Association Dinner Dance “Homecoming” Thursday, December 1, 2016.
The annual Dinner Dance is already the social event of the season for members of the ANA and friends. This year’s theme is “Homecoming”, recognizing that the ANA is welcoming back many part-year residents from the US and Canada for the winter season.
“Last year’s inaugural Dinner Dance was successful beyond our greatest expectations,” said Robin Spencer, ANA’s Events Manager and Board Member. “This year’s guests will be treated to a four course dinner with dessert, welcome drink, wine and hors d’oeuvres prepared by Taste’s amazing chefs. Musical entertainment will be by the amazing Paul Fracassi. We’ll also have a DJ so there will be dancing all night”.
Taste’s Creative Mexican Cuisine will begin with a Cupula Salad and Cream of Poblano Soup, and includes a choice of Chile en Nogada or Lamb Mixiote as the main course, with a platter of Huitlacoche Risotto. A dessert sampler platter will top off the experience which is being provided at cost to the ANA by Taste.
A cruise aboard the party boat “Tequila Sunrise” with catered lunch by Robin Spencer will be auctioned off to benefit the ANA. Everyone attending will receive corsages and boutonnieres by Flowers to Go, as well as a gift bag with great prizes. Each individual or couple attending will be professionally photographed by Josef Kandoll Wepplo at the event’s “Step and Repeat”.
The Amapas Neighborhood Association is one of Puerto Vallarta’s largest and most active neighborhood associations. With over 400 members, the Association’s goal is to improve the quality of life in Amapas, focusing on security, infrastructure, responsible development and member social events. “This year we took on our largest project ever, to repave a major section of Calle Hortencias, now in process,” said Tom Swale, ANA’s President. “We just opened a new office at 111-3 Rodolfo Gomez to better serve our members, and provide space for our many meetings with city officials.”
Tickets are a $1,900.00 peso donation, and include everything – even tax and tip!
Tickets are available at the ANA Office during business hours, or by paypal. just click the “button” below:
Out of town members who cannot make the event are encouraged to donate to the ANA at www.gofundme.com/ANADinnerDance2 With the event provided at cost by Taste, the ANA expects to raise over $70,000 pesos from the Dinner Dance. All proceeds will be used by the ANA to further its work. The ANA expects a sellout crowd again this year, so book tickets soon.
Taste Restaurant’s recent renovations include air conditioning and a new awning to allow for a lovely dining experience rain or shine. With large indoor and outdoor video screens, the restaurant hosts intimate private dinners and large events.
Taste Restaurant is located at Casa Cupula boutique hotel, and is open for dinner serving Creative Mexican Cuisine from 6pm-11pm Wednesday to Saturday. Breakfast and lunch are available from 9am-5pm under the direction of Chef Cesar Bajaras. Casa Cupula’s legendary Sunday Mimosa brunch is open to the public from 10am to 2pm.
Hours: Monday-Saturday Breakfast & Lunch 9-5
Dinner Wednesday-Saturday 6-11
Sunday brunch 10am-2pm, Sunday Pool Party 2-6pm
322-223-2484 x151 or taste@casacupula.com
Visit Taste at www.taste.com.mx for more information and online reservations.
by amapaspv | Nov 8, 2016 | Events, News | Noticias
Following “the Low Season That Wasn’t” (national and international tourism was up, business was good, parking was bad), the coming High Season will be jumpin’ with even more people, events and activities.
Check out our November ANA Calendar, and save these dates!
Thursday, November 10, ANA ‘Office Party’ at Fusion Bar/Restaurant. Let’s all get together, from 6 to 8 (or so) for a special ‘ANA Happy Hour’ to support our new ANA office and help pay for necessary furniture and equipment!
ANA Consultation Meeting on Wednesday, November 16 – 4pm at ‘Taste’ restaurant in Casa Cupula. Bring your complaints, comments and suggestions.
ANA’s November Night Out on Friday, November 18 – our informal monthly get-together from 6pm to 8. This month’s Meet and Greet will be held in Ventanas del Mar, featuring fabulous sunset views and some of your favorite Vallarta people (your friends and neighbors)!
ANA Presidents Reception: Monday, November 21 place to confirm.
Reserve your tickets for ANA’s Annual Dinner Dance on December 1! This year’s theme is ‘Homecoming,’ so dust off those blue suede shoes – seating (and fabulous food) is limited!
by amapaspv | Oct 14, 2016 | Events, Junta Vecinal, News | Noticias
Last month, ANA’s president and administrator met with their counterparts in El Centro – the heart of the Romantic Zone – to open lines of communication and find ways to work together on common problems.
While not quite next-door neighbors, our two associations have common interests and similar problems. Working together makes our voices louder.
by amapaspv | Aug 16, 2016 | Events
This year’s Pulpito Drag Derby was held on Thursday, May 26, kicking off Vallarta Pride’s climactic weekend of parties, parades and events, and doubling attendance from the previous year.
Volunteers helped backstage, ran our seven crazy Challenges, and sold T-shirts, beer, water, and bets on who would be the $5,000 peso First Prize winner.
Our expenses, itemized below, including a $5,000 peso donation to local charity S.E.T.A.C., totaled $96,201.20 pesos. Income, including sponsorships for the overall event, Challenges, and individual Drag Contestants, totaled $149,070 pesos, leaving us with a net profit of $52,868.80.
A heartfelt thank-you to our volunteers, and for your participation and support!
See you at next year’s Pulpito Drag Derby –
The Pulpito Drag Derby 2016 Organizing Committee
EXPENSES
Stage, Talent and Meetings: $ 5,924.00
Equipment Purchases & Rentals: $19,011.00
Manager & Labor: $ 8,800.00
T-Shirt Purchase: $14,000.00
Challenges & Props: $10,961.00
Posters & Advertising: $ 2,200.00
Beverage Costs: $ 5,955.20
Prizes & Awards: $24,350.00
S.E.T.A.C. Contribution: $ 5,000.00
TOTAL EXPENSES: $96,201.20 PESOS
INCOME
Sponsorships: $80,000.00
Drink & T-Shirt Sales: $32,070.00
Bet Sales: $37,000.00
TOTAL INCOME: $149,070.00 PESOS
NET PROFIT: $52,868.80 PESOS
by amapaspv | Jun 14, 2016 | Events
The third annual Pulpito Drag Derby, kicking off the big Vallarta Pride/Memorial Day weekend, featured 16 high-heeled Drag Contestants competing for $8,000 pesos in cash prizes as they raced up and down Pulpito sidewalks and tackled 7 wacky Challenges. Angie Star, sponsored by Coco’s Kitchen, won the Pinnacle Resorts First Place check for $5,000 pesos – for the second straight year. La Morena, sponsored by La Noche, took 2nd place for $2,000, and Blondies’ Karla Fifi finished third, taking home $1,000 pesos.
The event, hosted at a brisk and hilarious pace by Mexico City-based comedian/drag chanteuse Hugo Blanquet and co-hosted by local real estate star Marc Serrao, began with a Wet T-Shirt Contest (Men’s Division). Ten strapping young men in tight white T-shirts rode ‘Max,’ the Mechanical Bull, to the delight of some 2,000 spectators, were hosed down in the Pose Down, soaking their t-shirts (some of which had to be removed), as they were judged for ‘Hotness, Wetness, Physicality, Personality and Physicality.’ The three judge panel declared Brandon Karim the Wet T-Shirt Winner.
A thoroughly mixed crowd of Norteno visitors and Nationals filled Pulpito Plaza – the intersection of Pulpito and Olas Altas – buying souvenir t-shirts and betting on the Derby contestants. Bets placed on the winner won three times their face-value in Pulpito Pesos, good for food and drink at many local bars and restaurants.
Our special thanks to our sponsors, and the two dozen ANA members and neighbors – you know who you are – who volunteered their time and energy to run the Derby, manage the stage, wrangle the contestants, judge the events, and sell bets, beer and t-shirts!
Thanks to many generous sponsors and great crowd participation, this year’s Derby netted $50,200 pesos for street improvements and lighting in the Pulpito area, plus an additional $5,000 pesos to local charity SETAC.
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