From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Puerto Vallarta receives an LGBTQ+ nod. https://banderasnews.com/puerto-vallarta-wins-gold-for-lgbtq-travel-and-marketing/
Learn more about the Magellan Awards. https://www.travelweeklyawards.com/
Alas de Águila Foundation celebrates 25 years. https://banderasnews.com/alas-de-aguila-foundation-celebrates-25-years-of-giving-back/
Follow Alas de Águila on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/falasdeaguila
LEISURE
Do you have plans for Friday evening? Let’s make a statement at Beware the House on Haunted Hill! https://www.facebook.com/events/1189562675485377/1206149647160013/
REMINDER: The First Annual Pollinators Festival is on Saturday. https://www.facebook.com/events/883692473873086
REMINDER: The SPCA 2024 Annual Fundraiser Brunch is on Sunday. https://www.facebook.com/events/1444355986522273/
The Spotlight is our weekly in-person live show to promote local events, organizations, and product/service providers. It is produced every Wednesday at 4 PM from the Joint. Boutique Hotel & Cowork’s Café Río and you are welcome to join us! Participation is free but you must register (see, below).
REGISTER: We only have one spot left between now and the end of the year, on December 18. Registration for January shows will begin early December. https://bit.ly/thespotlightpv (please see schedule, below).
UPCOMING INTERVIEWS
An * indicates that the guest has offered a giveaway prize. Thank you for your generosity! ❤️
Wednesday, November 20
- Megan Gallagher • Community Learning Services • https://epifanialearning.com/
- Raphaël Pathé* • Talk to Spirits • https://twma.as.me/schedule/61d9e074
Wednesday, November 27
- Jorge Villela • Lucha Libre • https://www.facebook.com/CRDEPORTESENTRETENIMIENTO
- Karina Brougham* • Vagabundas Versalles • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093642265005
Wednesday, December 4
- Lawrence Goodwin* • El Rey Lounge de Versalles • https://pvexperiences.com/
- Gianel Hernández • Ghost Tours • https://vallartaghostwalk.com/
Wednesday, December 11
- Rick Hepting* • Xplanta • https://www.xplanta.com/
- Stan Wagner* • Home Safety Audits • https://puertovallartaownersreps.com/home-safety-audits
Wednesday, December 18
- Jordon Carnegie* • Hedwig and the Angry Inch • www.thepalmcabaret.com/hedwig
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The Spotlight will not be produced on December 25 or January 1. We’ll be back with The Spotlight on January 8!
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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