From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
The El Salado Estuary is hoping to reopen next month. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/nuevo-personal-sera-contratado-en-marzo-para-reabrir-el-estero-el-salado/#google_vignette
Dry season is coming. Please make rational and appropriate use of water. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/seapal-recomienda-almacenar-agua-ante-reduccion-en-los-niveles-de-abastecimiento/
Montessori St. reopening is imminent. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/calle-montessori-sera-abierta/
Ouch! Uber drivers can now block you if you behave badly. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/uber-bloqueo-usuarios/
Ouch 2! A city bus crashes against a store in Emiliano Zapata—no injuries were reported. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/chocar-camion-negocio-emiliano-zapata/
The ‘Hecho en México’ and ‘Made in Mexico’ certification returns. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Hecho-en-Mexico-Reintroducen-el-distintivo-estas-son-las-reglas-para-portarlo-20250218-0033.html
The International Friendship Club’s Valentine’s Day Raffle breaks records. https://banderasnews.com/ifcs-valentines-day-raffle-breaks-records-helps-local-charities/
LEISURE
The Circo de los Niños in San Pancho announces its latest production, and you do not want to miss it! https://banderasnews.com/circo-de-los-ninos-de-san-pancho-presents-la-maquina-del-tiempo/
COVER SHOT: Our friend Albert has a new chachalaca friend keeping him amused and inspired at his Puerto Vallarta home.
The Spotlight is Puerto Vallarta’s weekly interview series by Paco Ojeda | Coffee & Headlines, featuring 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 interview you. 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)
- Carolan Lassiter • The Annex Studio and Gallery • https://www.facebook.com/TheAnnexStudioandGalleryPV
- Jean Cameron • The Witchery Salon • https://www.facebook.com/thewitcherysalonpv
- Jamie Brickhouse • Dangerous When Wet • https://artvallarta.com/jamie/
Wednesday, February 26
- Jorge Villela • Lucha Libre • https://www.facebook.com/CRDEPORTESENTRETENIMIENTO
- 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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