Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • January 23, 2025

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Puerto Vallarta attends Madrid’s tourism fair, FITUR. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/puerto-vallarta-inicio-con-fuerza-en_fitur/

SEAPAL announces a temporary street closure in El Centro. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/seapal-vallarta-anuncia-cierre-en-la-calle-morelos-del-23-al-25-de-enero/#google_vignette

A young deer was captured in El Cerro. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/capturan-un-venado-que-andaba-en-calles-de-la-colonia-el-cerro/

A new smartphone cab is announced for Yellow Cabs in Puerto Vallarta. https://banderasnews.com/puerto-vallarta-taxis-embrace-technology-with-new-mobile-app/

The current cold front will continue at least until Sunday. https://www.notisistema.com/noticias/onda-fria-deja-temperaturas-de-hasta-2-grados-en-jalisco-seguira-hasta-el-domingo/

LEISURE

Another foreigner goes viral opening the debate about loud banda music, in Mazatlán. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Extranjero-se-tapa-los-oidos-al-escuchar-musica-de-banda-en-Mazatlan-20250122-0135.html

Attend Luis Villanueva’s Love Lock Down today at Nacho Daddy. https://www.facebook.com/events/1689821481826179/1689821488492845/

The Ceviche and Aguachile Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this Sunday. https://www.facebook.com/events/456773037486622/

Hecho a Mano announces another pop-up art show, this Sunday. https://www.facebook.com/events/648452607517222/

Gouda Gabor hosts special guests Nicolas King and Amy Armstrong this Monday at Nacho Daddy. https://www.facebook.com/events/615581770861331/615581774194664/

Sharon Gerber, our local air fryer queen, has new cooking classes coming up in early February. https://www.facebook.com/events/1023070449851498/1024423653049511/

Local entertainer Sargento Dan is starring in his one-man show based on the successful Mexican jukebox musical, Mentiras. https://www.facebook.com/events/609645228147389/609645231480722/

Sargento Dan is also partnering with Gouda Gabor for a show featuring live music from the iconic TV series, Glee. https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10162952599871303&id=716411302&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=1WFqXssP1o1h4wNV#

REMINDER: Puerto Vallarta Neurofeedback will be offering free sessions this afternoon at the Joint Boutique Hotel for those intending to attend my music appreciation presentation—thank you, Stan! ❤️! Sign up here: https://www.vallartaneurofeedback.com/

COVER SHOT: Talpa de Allende artisans spread warm guava paste over long wooden planks. Once it cools down, prior to turning it into delicious guava paste rolls.

The Spotlight is Puerto Vallarta’s weekly live broadcast by Paco Ojeda | Coffee & Headlines, featuring live, in person interviews with—and giveaways from—local event promoters, and product/service providers allowing the audience to learn more about their upcoming events and products, and what makes them events special. The Spotlight is broadcast in front of an audience from Café Río at the Joint Boutique Hotel & Cowork every Wednesday at 4 pm, or you can watch live on Facebook from the comfort of your home. Or you can watch the replay on YouTube later!

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UPCOMING INTERVIEWS

(* indicates the guest will be offering a giveaway during the interview)

Wednesday, January 29 (FULL)

Wednesday, February 5 (FULL)

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/