From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Mayor-Elect Luis Munguía meets with his Bahía de Banderas counterpart. https://contralinea.net/reunen-luis-munguia-y-hector-santana-para-plantear-proyectos-en-zona-interestatal-turistica/
More nepotism is reported at City Hall. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/escandalo-nepotismo-puerto-vallarta/
Real estate fraud is on the rise throughout Mexico. https://contralinea.net/crece-el-fraude-inmobiliario-y-en-puerto-vallarta-advierten-sobre-la-renta-vacacional/
It’s started to rain and Puerto Vallarta is not ready for the season. https://contralinea.net/comenzaron-las-lluvias-aun-trabajan-con-desazolve-de-rios-arroyos-y-canales/
Landslide warnings along Highway 200 South are issued. https://contralinea.net/advierten-de-riesgos-de-derrumbes-en-toda-la-carretera-federal-200-sur-en-temporal-de-lluvias/
LEISURE
Attend a fundraising event for Hotel Mercurio employees at the Cuale Cultural Center. https://www.facebook.com/events/996987568336216/
A food festival is announced to take place this Sunday. https://contralinea.net/realizaran-festival-gastronomico-sabores-de-vallarta-en-el-parque-hidalgo-el-domingo/
Here is the Facebook event for ‘Sabores de Vallarta.’ https://www.facebook.com/events/446696218208146
More information on the first Saturday Drag Brunch at El Rey Lounge de Versalles https://www.facebook.com/events/s/saturday-drag-brunch-wkarma-la/1592865774603949/
SPECIAL FEATURE: Huauzontles
Soon to be featured in an upcoming dinner at Oculto, the huauzontle is an edible plant endemic to Mexico and not frequently found in local restaurant menus. But it is delicious!
Episode 17 of The Spotlight is on this afternoon at 4 pm. Here are the watch and registration pages for this show:
- Watch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1159129598468159
- Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nU-EAmdU6A
- Register if you have an event, product or service to promote: https://streamyard.com/watch/WZn6dtKTHR7S
The Spotlight now has an explainer video for event organizers looking to connect with a broader audience for free! Check it out and share it with anyone that you know might be interested.
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 