From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Guadalupe María Gómez Basulto has been named new Director of Culture for the city. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/directora-instituto-vallartense-de-cultura/
Puerto Vallarta’s trash crisis is real and not getting better yet. https://vallartaenlinea.net/crisis-de-recoleccion-de-basura-en-puerto-vallarta-solo-19-de-37-camiones-en-operacion/puerto-vallarta/07/
A new city tax for foreign tourists is in the works. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/propondran-aplicar-impuesto-de-270-pesos-a-turistas-extranjeros-que-visiten-puerto-vallarta/#google_vignette
Puerto Vallarta’s Office Against Corruption is handling a complaint related to the former mayor’s wife, Chuyita López, who is currently a City Council member. https://www.facebook.com/VallartaIndep/posts/pfbid0oHJ67SrszhSRV8e84jYr2nhSrWops8hA5M1orpW27v3DBwSgeDgB3H3rxvtmcrg6l
LEISURE
The Joint announces the return of acting classes. https://www.facebook.com/jointpv/posts/pfbid032oRVBNxYFskc9g39PsDmfvLMnNPtTGbZfNw2nDWAMuui2ogSRtdCdAEafE78iuF5l
Also at the Joint, a cacao presentation and tasting. https://www.facebook.com/events/1344344106527707
Episode 33 of The Spotlight is coming up on Wednesday, November 13. We will be broadcasting from the Joint. Boutique Hotel & Cowork and you are more than welcome to join us! Here are the watch and registration pages for this show:
- REGISTER if you have an event, product or service to promote (two guests per show, first-come, first-served, one spot remaining): https://streamyard.com/watch/9E4pnAuuQKfk
- WATCH live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1806582480083005
- QUESTIONS? Feel free to reach out at https://paco-ojeda.com/contact/
EVENTS
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/
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