From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
The Senate has approved the new federal tax for cruise ship travelers entering Mexico. https://www.facebook.com/vtaenlinea/posts/pfbid034C9Hs9TQsLKf2YBkzhRq2FoSs1HjpxQ6L1vBEfWzfrErMSRTKRJkDtr992GsGg7Hl
Local tourism industry providers protested the new tax at Puerto Vallarta’s Maritime Terminal. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2024/12/03/protestan-en-puerto-vallarta-contra-el-nuevo-impuesto-federal-a-cruceros/#prettyPhoto
Mexico’s minimum wage will increase by 12 percent in 2025. https://www.informador.mx/economia/Salario-minimo-2025-Asi-quedara-el-aumento-por-zonas-de-Mexico-20241204-0056.html
LEISURE
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Caravan is coming a week from Friday. https://banderasnews.com/coca-cola-caravan-brings-christmas-cheer-to-puerto-vallarta/
Christ Church by the Sea announces its upcoming concert. https://www.facebook.com/events/906668151574259
Monzón Brewing announces toy drive. https://www.facebook.com/MonzonBrewing/posts/pfbid036QFHtsm3qwVYSGAJfpzJkrz6bQDNwsxF6hKjMRAwW4RVMiJpKyGmcEfopWQuREF3l
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).
Registration for January and February interviews has begun. Use this address to pre-register: https://bit.ly/thespotlightpv (please see the schedule below).
UPCOMING INTERVIEWS
(* indicates the guest will be offering a giveaway during the interview)
Wednesday, December 4
WATCH LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/events/551148587834233
- Lawrence Goodwin* • El Rey Lounge de Versalles • https://pvexperiences.com/
- Gianel Hernández • Ghost Tours • https://vallartaghostwalk.com/
- Jorge Villela • Lucha Libre • https://www.facebook.com/events/550563237687800/
- Carmen Porras • Oculto • https://www.facebook.com/events/s/-public-dinner-classic-el-arra/436934796124276/
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 • Real Estate Services • https://ryandonner.com/agents/derek-carkner/
- 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 