From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
There are presently three Blue Flag-certified beaches in Puerto Vallarta. https://www.informador.mx/estilo/Puerto-Vallarta-Tres-playas-con-distintivo-Blue-Flag-en-Puerto-Vallarta-20240313-0144.html
Local authorities hope to get Playa de Oro Beach re-certified by Blue Flag. https://contralinea.net/van-por-recertificacion-blue-flag-de-la-playa-de-oro/
Banderas News reports on the new automatic immigration gates at Puerto Vallarta’s International Airport. https://banderasnews.com/what-automated-immigration-at-vallarta-airport-means-for-you/
Emiliano Zapata businesses meet with local authorities to express concern about sewage, trash collection and excessive billboards. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/empresarios-solucion-drenaje-zona-romantica/
More information about why a giant fig tree collapsed in the parking lot at La Comer. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2024/03/13/la-razon-de-la-caida-del-arbol-en-fluvial/#prettyPhoto
LEISURE
Yesterday in The Spotlight, we featured Carmen Porras from Oculto and Michael Boufford from Bravos and Siam PV as our live guests. Watch the replay here:
The Spotlight will be broadcast weekly on Wednesdays at 4 pm local time.
NEW: If you would like to promote your upcoming event as my guest in the next edition of The Spotlight, please pre-register at the following link. It’s FREE! https://streamyard.com/watch/A8qmd5zssHFi
Dairy Queen is giving out free vanilla ice cream today! https://www.informador.mx/estilo/Dia-del-cono-gratis-Dairy-Queen-regalara-nieves-20240313-0130.html
There is only one opportunity left to enjoy Amy Armstrong and Mark Hartman performing together. https://www.facebook.com/events/373432225507298/373432232173964/
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 