Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • January 11, 2025

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

City bus schedules will change on weekends, no longer circulating through El Centro. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/restricciones-transporte-publico-vallarta/

Mayor Munguía announces the five new City Managers. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/luis-munguia-anuncio-cinco-nuevas-gerencias/#google_vignette

There is a new LGBTQ+ Diversity Department at City Hall. https://vallartaenlinea.net/creo-luis-munguia-la-primera-direccion-de-diversidad-lgbtq/puerto-vallarta/10/

Why did traffic turn chaotic this week? School is back in session! https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/caos-vial-vallarta-medina-ascencio-colapsada/

LEISURE

Dates have been announced for the upcoming International Charro Championship. Find more details on their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569356758777

Stop by Galería Contempo to check out awesome new watercolors by Juan Carlos Breceda! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063521950765

Great food, but loud on Friday nights! If your idea of going out to dine at a local restaurant includes having lovely conversations with your friends, definitely avoid this one, or choose to sit in the back. https://www.facebook.com/Barbacowvallarta

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 spots 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 15 (FULL)

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/