From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Another tollbooth will be added to the final highway stretch between Bucerías and Puerto Vallarta. https://vallartaenlinea.net/cobraran-por-usar-el-nuevo-tramo-de-autopista-bahia-vallarta/ciudad/19/
Seapal claims 93 percent of Puerto Vallarta has continuous running water. https://vallartaenlinea.net/asegura-el-seapal-que-el-93-de-vallarta-ya-tiene-agua-establemente/puerto-vallarta/19/
Krispy Kreme opens a shop at Galerías Vallarta’s Liverpool. https://www.reportediario.com.mx/noticias/puerto-vallarta/krispy-kreme-abre-su-primera-sucursal-en-puerto-vallarta
SPECIAL FEATURE: Mexican Revolution Day
Today we commemorate Mexico’s Revolution and featured a short video with a historical overview of how this important event played out.
LEISURE
Enjoy a free Mariachi concert at Los Arcos on Friday evening. https://www.facebook.com/events/1505526860160113/
REMINDER: There will be a cacao presentation and tasting at Joint Boutique Hotel & Co-work on Saturday. https://www.facebook.com/caferiopv/posts/pfbid0fhd3uGXqozAYtxAESSAss3dP5EFvvosNfmLK8pWFomHfTTdHJE9rbJ7MaRnzXsYel
REMINDER: Saturday Drag Brunch with Karma returns on December 7. https://www.facebook.com/events/1638360743701113/
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 more than welcome to join us! Participation is free but you must register (see, below).
REGISTER: We have no interview spots left between now and the end of 2024.. Registration for January shows will begin early December. https://bit.ly/thespotlightpv (please see schedule, below).
UPCOMING INTERVIEWS
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
- Derek Karkner •
- Gina Hendrix* • Whiskey Kitchen • https://www.facebook.com/whiskeykitchenversalles
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/
Paco Ojeda 