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Jerry Jones is a long-time LGBTQ journalist, with more than 20 years of experience. He is passionate about telling the stories of the LGBTQ community in Puerto Vallarta, and connecting the community to its people. Jerry is the founder of Out & About Nashville (now OutVoicesNashville), which he sold in 2020. He has more than 20+ years of experience in journalism, public relations, marketing, and digital media management. Jerry is also an advanced emergency medical technician and has spent much of his career helping those in need.
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Passenger Shares Photos and Experience on PV Delice Party Boat Sinking
On December 31, 2020 around 5 p.m. the party boat, PV Delice, sank to the bottom of the ocean while crew frantically called for help to rescue passengers.
Hotel Mercurio Closed, Assets Seized
Hotel Mercurio Was Closed Friday Night, May 17, 2024 and all of the assets inside were seized. All of the guests were left on the street.
Louis Whitaker Arrested, Indicted by U.S. Federal Grand Jury on Child Pornography
Whitaker was Alias in Puerto Vallarta, Wyatt Maxwell is...
Michoacán Earthquake Felt in Puerto Vallarta
An earthquake that hit near Coalcoman, Michoacan, in the early morning hours of January 12, 2025, was felt in Puerto Vallarta, with some buildings evacuating its residents.
Couple Urges Caution After Puerto Vallarta Grindr Incident
The gay married couple from Anaheim, California were visiting Puerto Vallarta in mid-October when they became victims of a drugging and robbery from a Grindr hookup. While they are both embarrassed by the incident, they are using the horrific experience to warn other to be cautious. Both are praising the response of the local police and hotel officials
Man Stabbed, Killed on Venustiano Carranza in Zona Romantica
A man has died after being stabbed in Zona Romantica, according to local news media reports, a highly unusual occurrence in the normally peaceful and tourist heavy area.
Who Will Be the Next Miss What a Drag?
It is an entertainment show like no other, straight men dressing in drag, drag mothers coaching and hilarious performances all to raise money for the domestic violence women's shelter Casa Esperanza and Compassion for the Family.
Tunnel Bar Opens in East Emiliano Zapata
A new “everybody friendly” bar has been opened at Basilio Badillo 447, adding to the quickly expanding options of restaurants and bars that have recently opened in the East Emiliano Zapata neighborhood
OAPV Staff Member Robbed, Wants Others to Know to Avoid Poorly Lighted Area
Out & About PV Magazine staff member and graphic designer Marco Encinas was robbed on Monday, March 6, 2023, and wants to use the experience to warn others of the area where he was robbed.
‘Stars With a Heart’ Benefits Vallarta Food Bank, Sunday, March 5 at ACT2PV
On Sunday, March 5, entertainment acts and starts from all over Puerto Vallarta will join forces to raise money for the Vallarta Food Bank.
La Catrina Cantina Offered Entertainers Respite During Pandemic
Juan Alvarado created La Catrina Cantina as a way to help entertainers suffering during the pandemic. As the venue comes up on its second anniversary, he has no regrets.
Mexican Group Raíces Wins Talent Contest, ‘So You Think You Can Rise’
With an audience of more than 800 people watching, the Mexican group Raíces took home the top prize of $10,000 pesos after being voted by the audience as the winner of the talent contest So You Think You Can Rise, which was held Feb. 26, 2023 at Teatro Theater in Puerto Vallarta.
Joint Coworking Hotel Celebrates First Year, Hosts Art Auction and Fundraiser
On Feb. 25 Joint Cowork hotel and event space held it's first anniversary as a fund raiser for the ROPMPE festival, an art festival to be held in March this year and led all by local female visual artists.
Louis Whitaker Arrested, Indicted by U.S. Federal Grand Jury on Child Pornography
Whitaker was Alias in Puerto Vallarta, Wyatt Maxwell is Legal Name
Popular Puerto Vallarta entertainer Louis Whitaker was indicted by a federal grand jury in...
Finalists Prepare for SYTYCR Talent Competition at Teatro Theater for $10,000 Pesos Prize
Tickets are selling fast for the final competition of the talent show So You Think You Can Rise, to be held on Feb. 26 at Teatro Vallarta.
Urban Dogs Celebrates Two Years Providing Unique Comfort Food Creations
For two years Urban Dogs, restaurant in Colonial Versalles, has been serving up unique creations of hot dogs and hamburgers.
Restaurant Veteran Christopher Maluck Purchases The Swedes Bar & Bistro
The Swedes Bar & Bistro has a new owner, with restaurant industry veteran Christopher Maluck recently taking over.
Galleria Dante and Di Vino Dante Restaurant Celebrate Success
Galleria Dante is one of the largest fine art galleries in Puerto Vallarta (and the third oldest), representing more than 60 artists with an amazing collection that includes 85 percent Mexican artists.
Jordan Rae Walker Wins Final Round of So You Think You Can Rise Talent Competition
The fifth and final round of the talent show, So You Think You Can Rise, ended Sunday, Feb. 5 sending Jordan Rae Walker (@jordanraewalker )to the big grand finale.
BeefDip Bear Week Brings $240 Million Pesos Economic Benefit to Puerto Vallarta
BeefDip Bear Week, one of the largest and longest running bear events in the world, is bringing with it approximately $240 million pesos economic benefit for Puerto Vallarta (or equal to approximately $12 million USD).
Mexican Drag Queen Jeybra Brings Fire to the Stage
Jeybra Queen (the name is a take on the Zebra) arrived in Puerto Vallarta about three years ago, and brought to her act something not many other people can do - acrobatics and aerial arts combined with fire.
Two Winners Named in Round Four of SYTYCR Talent Competition
Rafael Alonso Camacho and Groupo Raices both impressed the judges and audience so much that dual winners were announced.
Inspired by Nature, Guzman Paints from the Heart
Luis Guzman has known since he can remember that his hands and heart were meant to paint.
Studs Bear Bar Opens Bear Week With Drag Bunch
Studs Bear/Leather Bar will start a new Sunday tradition on Sunday, January 29 with its version of Drag Brunch.
Record Attendance of More than 3,500 Expected for BeefDip Bear Week
More than 3,500 bears will be coming to Puerto Vallarta as part of the 19th annual BeefDip Bear week, which will be held Jan. 29 to Feb. 5, 2023.
Vallarta Gay Medical Clinic Opens in Zona Romantica
Vallarta Gay Clinic (VGC) has opened in Zona Romantica with a promise to focus on providing LGBTQ+ patients with primary healthcare services.
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