From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
There is more to the university’s turtle thefts than meets the eye. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/robo-de-55-tortugas-casquito-de-vallarta-del-cucosta-podria-implicar-trafico-internacional/
New Amado Nervo bridge will not be completed until 2027. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/puente-amado-nervo-en-2027/
LEISURE
An age-old question: where does the used toilet paper go? PROFECO answers. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Profeco-revela-si-el-papel-de-bano-se-desecha-en-el-WC-o-el-bote-de-basura-20250107-0112.html
SPECIAL REPORT: Fuego 322
We finally made it to this fun Korean Grill right off the Malecón. Food was great, fun factor was high, and we had an awesome time. But you have to do your own grilling, which may not be for everyone. Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fuego322
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 22 (FULL)
- Séa (Shay) Byrne • New album, released December 2024 • https://seabyrne.com/2024/12/05/press-release-blue-skies-the-album-by-sea-byrne/
- Pamala Sheppard* • Homemade Jelly & Other Treats • https://www.facebook.com/semillasdeaztlan
- Gary Green • Amapas Neighborhood Association • https://www.facebook.com/events/1106637204278745
Wednesday, January 29 (FULL)
- Ashley Werter • Photographic services • https://www.nomadfamilyphotogroup.com/
- Linda Vazquez* • Puerto Vallarta Chili Cookoff • https://pvchilicookoff.com/
Wednesday, February 5 (FULL)
- Berthe Saint-Cyr* • Medical services • https://sanmare.mx/
- Delilah Beaoucup* • A Night of Jazz • https://act2pv.com/shows/a-night-of-jazz-delilah-beaucoup/
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 