Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • January 31, 2025

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

A local family gifts a piece of land to Puerto Vallarta. https://vallartaenlinea.net/regalan-al-ayuntamiento-mas-de-1000-m²-de-terreno-en-zona-hotelera/ciudad/30/

SEAPAL announces water shortages in Emiliano Zapata and surrounding areas today. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/seapal-anuncia-corte-de-agua-en-la-zona-centro-por-trabajos-en-emiliano-zapata/

Puerto Vallarta benefits local students with free backpacks and school supplies. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/gobierno-de-puerto-vallarta-se-une-a-programa-estatal-para-beneficiar-a-estudiantes/#google_vignette

What is going at the new Boca de Chila Port in northern Nayarit? https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/puerto-boca-chila-magno-proyecto-naval/

LEISURE

How much was the 1KM rosca de reyes purchased by the city to offer locals on January 6? https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/no-fue-don-chonito-chatos-rosca-millon/

The International Friendship Club announces a hike to Las Animas Beach. https://www.facebook.com/ifcpuertovallarta/posts/pfbid0157EcgAA9BpTg7sUc7tdwey3WM5qcw4dRsV3XdM81b1Ub8jzp7LZuu4bH2eSa4kml

Are you a volunteer in Puerto Vallarta? Share your experience here: https://www.facebook.com/pacoojedalive/posts/pfbid0ogAdYSKkY8ZiKvpuXZtezXC8R7vtKggCFSWBQRLSDxobpearpSVuhaYavpcmXH7Fl

COVER SHOT: Abarrotes Mascota; the general store at the pueblo mágico of the same name.

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!

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UPCOMING INTERVIEWS

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

Wednesday, February 5 (FULL)

Wednesday, February 12 (FULL)

Wednesday, February 19 (FULL)

Wednesday, February 26

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/