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Coffee & Headlines • February 21, 2025

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Another drought season warning is published by the National Water Commission. https://vallartaenlinea.net/pronostican-gran-sequia-este-ano-en-vallarta-80-de-agua-en-pozos/ciudad/20/

Wild deer are spotted roaming near the CUC. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/video-venados-puerto-vallarta/

Bahía de Banderas municipal employee busted for double dipping. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/funcionario-bahia-banderas-sueldo-vallarta/

President Sheinbaum toughens laws against internal affair interference. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/reformas-constitucionales-habra-mano-dura-en-defensa-de-soberania/1701120

LEISURE

The New York Times chimes in on great tacos al pastor in Puerto Vallarta. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/mejores-tacos-pastor-segun-new-york-times/

Here’s the original NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/es/2025/02/19/espanol/estilos-de-vida/el-eterno-atractivo-de-puerto-vallarta.html

COVER SHOT: Check out the awesome pulled-pork tacos, now available at El Rey Lounge de Versalles! https://www.facebook.com/elreyloungepv

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UPCOMING INTERVIEWS

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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/