From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Governor Lemus announces new hotels in Puerto Vallarta and Costalegre. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/anuncian-dos-nuevos-hoteles-de-cinco-estrellas-en-puerto-vallarta-y-costalegre/#google_vignette
The new Tepic highway will decrease travel times. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/la-autopista-tepic-compostela-reducira-traslados-a-la-costa-sur-en-50-minutos/
Jalisco prepares to welcome deported Mexican nationals. https://www.notisistema.com/noticias/jalisco-listo-para-recibir-aviones-de-eu-con-deportados/
LEISURE
The International Charro Championship begins on Thursday. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2025/01/27/puerto-vallarta-realizara-campeonato-internacional-charro/#prettyPhoto
The International Friendship Club raffle fundraising campaign is moving along. https://banderasnews.com/ifcs-valentines-raffle-hits-midway-point-join-the-cause/
PROFECO says: Cinépolis must offer refunds to disgruntled filmgoers. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/funcion/profeco-ordena-hacer-efectiva-garantia-de-la-cinta-emilia-perez/1696665
Google announced a name change for US users on their maps for the Gulf of Mexico. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/google-renombrara-golfo-estados-unidos/
COVER SHOT: A happy resident at Puerto Vallarta’s butterfly sanctuary, Jardín Mágico. https://www.facebook.com/jardinmagicopv
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. 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!
If you are a local event producer, organizing a fundraiser, offering a weekly special at your restaurant, or performing at a local venue, we’d love to feature you live. It’s FREE, but you must register. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE A SPOT: https://bit.ly/thespotlightpv
UPCOMING INTERVIEWS
(* indicates the guest will be offering a giveaway during the interview)
Wednesday, January 29 (FULL)
Watch LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1262071411751416
- Ashley Werter • Photographic services • https://www.nomadfamilyphotogroup.com/
- Linda Vazquez* • Puerto Vallarta Chili Cookoff • https://pvchilicookoff.com/
- Frankie Victoria • Vallarta Cares • https://vallartacares.org/
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/
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