From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Seven new improvement projects for Puerto Vallarta were approved by the City Council. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/luis-munguia-impulsa-7-nuevas-obras-para-puerto-vallarta-en-2025/
Construction of the Amado Nervo Bridge could commence as early as April. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/puente-amado-nervo-podria-adelantarse-a-abril-si-ajustan-el-proyecto-ejecutivo/#google_vignette
Governor Lemus experienced firsthand the chaos of driving into Puerto Vallarta from points north. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/ingreso-a-puerto-vallarta-broncon/
Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón is still a sore spot for the city in need of improvements. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/malecon-sin-mantenimiento-temporada-alta/
The city’s four new natural protected areas also need some TLC. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/parques-urbanos-vallarta-logro-ecologico-inversion/
LEISURE
Galleria Dante announces the first ‘Meet the Artist’ night of 2025. https://www.facebook.com/events/870515745268760/870515761935425/
Gouda Gabor announces ‘Hello Gorgeous,’ with Seth Sikes and Mark Hartman. https://banderasnews.com/gouda-gabor-friends-in-hello-gorgeous-at-nacho-daddy/
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).
There are only two spot left in February (on the 26th) and January is full. March pre-registrations will begin on the first week of January. Please 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, January 8 (FULL)
- Todd Friedman* • TV Services & Show Production • https://bestcordcuttingtv.com/
- Beto Sempere* • “The New 20s” Charleston Dance Show • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557966085336
- Gouda Gabor • “Hello Gorgeous,” with Seth Sykes and Mark Hartman
Wednesday, January 15 (FULL)
- Mari Torres de González* • Acupuncture – Biomagnetism • https://www.facebook.com/AcupunturaBiomagneticaVallarta/
- Neil Gerlowski* • Flavors of the Forest Foraging Hike and Feast
Wednesday, January 22 (FULL)
- Séa (Shay) Byrne • New album, released December 2024
- Pamala Sheppard* • Homemade Jelly & Other Treats
Wednesday, January 29 (FULL)
- Ashley Werter • Photographic Services
- Linda Vazquez* • Puerto Vallarta Chili Cookoff
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 