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Coffee & Headlines • February 11, 2025

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Jalisco’s Finance Committee approves foreign tourist tax. https://www.notisistema.com/noticias/avalan-en-comisiones-nuevas-cuotas-a-turistas-extranjeros-de-puerto-vallarta/

There is finally progress on the pavement of Montessori St. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/notable-avance-en-calle-montessori/#google_vignette

Ouch! A local PEMEX station was flag among the most expensive in the country. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/gasolinera-de-puerto-vallarta-es-senalada-por-precios-elevados-en-la-mananera/

Are Puerto Vallarta’s bicycle paths worthy? It depends on who you ask. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/puerto-vallarta-sin-ciclovias-dignas-movci/

LEISURE

Local firefighters unveil a sexy calendar to raise funds. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/a-la-venta-sexy-calendario-2025/#google_vignette

The Bird and Nature Festival is approaching. Learn more about this event in tomorrow’s The Spotlight! https://banderasnews.com/vallarta-botanical-garden-bird-and-nature-festival-february-23/

The MexPup FUNraiser is approaching. Learn more about this event in tomorrow’s The Spotlight! https://www.facebook.com/events/615173567654798/

Oculto is offering a public dinner featuring the cuisine of Yucatán. Learn more about this event in tomorrow’s The Spotlight! https://www.facebook.com/events/2033824340374212/

Cuyutlán announces Carnival in March. https://www.colimanoticias.com/del-6-al-8-de-marzo-carnaval-de-cuyutlan-2025-la-magia-que-resurge-de-las-olas/

WATCH: How to Attract More Volunteers to Your Website

This is a 28-minute deep dive featuring tips for local nonprofits, in anticipation of our upcoming Hands-On Vallarta volunteer fair. https://www.facebook.com/events/1421034055969207/

SPECIAL FEATURE-COVER SHOT: Go down the Glee memory lane with Gouda Gabor, Sargento Dan and David Maiocco at the piano! There are only two shows left—don’t miss it! https://www.facebook.com/events/599141482760185/599459429395057/

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)

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/