From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Two wanted criminals are captured near the Maritime Terminal. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/detienen-puerto-vallarta-pareja-extranjera/
Municipal police almost botched the capture due to lack of communication. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2025/02/18/falta-de-coordinacion-entorpece-operacion-encubierta-y-genera-caos-en-puerto-vallarta/
SEAPAL announces water shortages in several neighborhoods today. https://www.facebook.com/VallartaOpinaOficial/posts/pfbid02pekM7YeZfjRXUz81baXzbUi1j1WgVvzmU62dkU8S3WTZUBceD3VaQb8mBA8FeXhml
Palmares Beach walkway to be revitalized. https://banderasnews.com/palmares-beach-walkway-to-be-revitalized-with-major-investment/
The chaos near Las Juntas has begun with final projects connecting the new highway with the airport expansion and Francisco Medina Ascencio Ave. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/ejecutaran-10-obras-viales-en-la-zona-de-las-juntas/
The Malecón gets new environmentally-friendly lighting. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/malecon-de-puerto-vallarta-estrena-iluminacion-moderna-y-sostenible/
Volaris announces a new domestic flight connecting Puerto Vallarta and Morelia. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/vuelo-vallarta-morelia-confirmado-volaris/
LEISURE
This Spoken Word event taking place this Friday caught my attention. https://www.facebook.com/events/1362931284867429/
Dangerous When Wet—Booze, Sex, and my Mother opens Friday! https://www.facebook.com/events/1268086417781021/1268086431114353/
Galería Contempo hosts an opening reception featuring the work of late sculpture Gloria Elies this Friday. https://www.facebook.com/events/971433641170093/
It warms my heart to learn that cluster member and friend Daniel Houze made a major podcasting equipment donation to the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center! https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02rqDLQEdaim6mQJz5duz1FyK2nnNDSp6AQzenEVHZhVikEq9pwB1hzh3q6iRPB2xJl&id=61556193794789
El Rey Launge de Versalles published their latest menu on Facebook. Check it out! https://www.facebook.com/elreyloungepv/posts/pfbid02Z43wxeRZ47vbo7krLS8MSn1ic3eNHQw1hqCuUvG9bmJGnE6qaSbDm7ZpxakFJ5yXl
SPECIAL FEATURE: Rosa Mexicano
We unpack a little bit of history behind small, budget-friendly eateries in Mexico that feature comida corrida, and focus on a lovely one, in the heart of Versalles. Check out Rosa Mexicano when you want an affordable lunch, and follow them on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/rosamexicano1979
COVER SHOT: Delicious Machaca con Huevo, served at Rosa Mexicano.
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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