From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
The Malecón will finally get some TLC in September. https://vallartaenlinea.net/arreglaran-el-malecon-a-mas-tardar-dentro-de-3-semanas/puerto-vallarta/09/
Progress on the final new highway stretch is reported. https://vallartaenlinea.net/avanzan-obras-de-la-via-corta-por-valle-de-banderas/puerto-vallarta/10/
Mayor Michel announces more improvements, this time in Colonia La Vena. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/profe-michel-dio-banderazo-de-arranque-de-obra-en-la-vena/
Jalisco gets tougher on reckless driving. https://vallartaopina.net/infractores-reincidentes-no-podran-renovar-la-licencia-en-el-estado-de-jalisco/
The controversy over the legality of Malecón and Main Plaza vendors continues. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/vendedores-plaza-armas-permisos-70904
LEISURE
An open sea swimming race is coming to Puerto Vallarta in November. https://vallartaopina.net/vienen-400-nadadores-al-evento-de-aguas-abiertas-cruce-vallarta/
SPECIAL FEATURE: Esquites
If you haven’t yet, discover the pleasure of eating corn in a cup, purchased from a street food vendor, of course. These are commonly sold at night at the Main Plaza, Pitilla’s Plaza, the Malecón and other places. Yes, you could prepare them at home, but there is something intangible about the pleasure of enjoying them out on the street!
EVENT REMINDERS
Thursday, November 6 • 5 PM
STRINGS ATTACHED: ESSENTIAL VIOLIN CONCERTOS
The violin has been called the instrument that most closely resembles the human voice — capable of singing, crying, soaring, and dazzling with virtuosity. But what makes certain violin concertos stand out as timeless masterpieces? In this music appreciation evening, we’ll journey through ten of the greatest violin concertos ever written. From Beethoven’s noble and expansive Violin Concerto in D, to Tchaikovsky’s fiery and passionate Concerto in D Major, to Barber’s lushly lyrical American treasure — and many gems in between — we’ll discover how composers have used the violin to capture the full spectrum of human expression.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1124043659930801/
Thursday, November 20 • 5 PM
¡AZUCAR! • The Life and Music of Celia Cruz
Everyone knows her voice. Everyone knows ¡Azúcar! But how much do you really know about Celia Cruz—the woman who left everything behind to follow her music? From the dance halls of 1950s Havana to the concert stages of New York and Mexico, Celia’s journey was marked by courage, exile, and an unstoppable joy. Join Music Storyteller Paco Ojeda for ¡AZÚCAR! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz — a vibrant, heart-pounding exploration of the Queen of Salsa, her struggles, and her triumphs.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1177814007623307/
Paco Ojeda 