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Coffee & Headlines • February 17, 2025

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

The city has shut down public restrooms in the Isla Río Cuale. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/clausura-sanitarios-la-islita/

There is much progress along Francisco Murguía St. near Home Depot. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/grandes-avances-en-calle-francisco-murguia/#google_vignette

Mexico is the sixth most visited country worldwide. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/mexico-se-mantuvo-como-el-sexto-pais-mas-visitado-en-el-mundo-sectur/

The Catholic church chimes in on gender issues in Guadalajara. https://www.informador.mx/jalisco/Cardenal-de-Guadalajara-La-ley-de-infancias-transgenero-es-una-aberracion-20250216-0098.html

LEISURE

Here are the links for Transportes del Oeste, the company mentioned on Saturday’s pre-recorded broadcast that provides daily van service between Puerto Vallarta and San Sebastián del Oeste.

How fun! A free Lucha Libre match on Sunday evening at the Pitilla Plaza! https://www.facebook.com/CRDEPORTESENTRETENIMIENTO/posts/pfbid0XGQnqqAHwpzDwPK428B9Lw9PpM5tCPwa3JDGq8yywfKKwzWQpFS9NbVs6t4ya2zHl

Encyclopedia Britannica is not calling it Gulf of America, either. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/enciclopedia-britanica-se-rehusa-a-cambiar-el-golfo-de-mexico-por-golfo-de-america/

SPECIAL FEATURE: Art Supply Shops in Guadalajara

Cluster member and friend Albert Friss asked about this. I was happy to deliver!

COVER SHOT: Guadalajara features about a dozen awesome art supply shops in a three-block radius. This shot was taken at Lumen. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089708362072

The Spotlight is Puerto Vallarta’s weekly 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 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/