From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
The first long weekend of the year was a huge success for Jalisco. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/primer-puente-vacacional-2025/
76 new city buses are set to arrive today and put into service within a week. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/llegan-este-viernes-76-nuevos-camiones/
Governor Lemus attends the laying of the first stone of the Hotel Chablé in Costalegre. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/inicia-construccion-hotel-chable-costalegre/
The Chalacatepec Airport will be ready this fall. https://www.notisistema.com/noticias/aeropuerto-de-chalacatepec-abrira-entre-septiembre-y-octubre-lemus/
Nayarit bans corridos tumbados. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Asi-es-la-prohibicion-de-corridos-tumbados-en-Nayarit-20250207-0078.html
President Sheinbaum chimes in on the Nayarit prohibition of corridos tumbados. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Sheinbaum-Prohibir-los-corridos-tumbados-en-espacios-publicos-Esto-dice-la-Presidenta-20250207-0074.html
LEISURE
Puerto Vallarta announces AgroFest 2025. https://www.facebook.com/vtaenlinea/posts/pfbid023Hm7snNcZarEaPEVeF3j8ubgwHwjQvM9N6E7pB8i96NGi5Tsw83dKk7aVSfAi6zyl
Puerto Vallarta announces the Third Fiesta del Cacao. https://www.facebook.com/IVCultura/posts/pfbid07tnEsHxe1ycNVMsJyuD4D7G7hHkaNvgVMPaZ1hZXTps7591uUjAnWa4DRRqtr1g3l
COVER SHOT: Lucha libre returns to Puerto Vallarta in March!
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.
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, February 12 (FULL)
- Carmen Porras / Miranda Mortimer • MexPup Fundraiser • http://www.mexpup.com/
- Nancy Holland • Vallarta Bird and Nature Festival • www.vallartabirdandnaturefestival.com
Wednesday, February 19 (FULL)
- Carolan Lassiter • The Annex Studio and Gallery • https://www.facebook.com/TheAnnexStudioandGalleryPV
- Jean Cameron • The Witchery Salon • https://www.facebook.com/thewitcherysalonpv
Wednesday, February 26
- Space still available! Sign up at www.bit.ly/thespotlightpv
- Space still available! Sign up at www.bit.ly/thespotlightpv
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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