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Coffee & Headlines • March 1, 2025

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

The Malecón and surrounding public areas get a well-deserved scrub. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/quitan-cochinero-centro-vallarta/

The health center at Boca de Tomatlán will be remodeled. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/alcalde-anuncio-reactivacion-de-centro-de-salud-en-boca-de-tomatlan/

Mayor Munguía announced maritime connection improvements between Puerto Vallarta and South Shore destinations. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/habra-escalera-nautica-en-la-bahia-munguia/

New domestic and international flights to Puerto Vallarta are coming. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/vallarta-vuelos-monterrey-morelia-eu-canada/

Fines will be imposed to those that don’t respect trash collection times in El Centro and Emiliano Zapata starting Monday. https://contralinea.net/alistan-para-comenzar-en-centro-y-zona-romantica-con-multas-por-no-respetar-horarios-de-recoleccion/

LEISURE

Puerto Vallarta’s Department of Culture announced the 8th edition of the Raicilla festival. https://www.facebook.com/IVCultura/posts/pfbid02mCF6wWGf6dcYA7PA3h1DWAXmZaGMGTsyFSZdubMaMEPA5JeArgKV15WbFjCPT4S4l

REMINDER: The Mexpup Fundraiser is this coming Wednesday! https://www.facebook.com/events/615173567654798

COVER SHOT: Work in progress! In anticipation of a liquor license, Café Río at the Joint Boutique Hotel & Cowork raised its counter. Salud! https://www.facebook.com/caferiopv

WATCH AND SHARE: Ten Reasons to Volunteer in Puerto Vallarta

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, March 5

Wednesday, March 12

  • Angela Kelleher & Paco Ojeda discuss the upcoming Hands-On Vallarta volunteer fair for English-speaking locals and their friends. bit.ly/3QwCmeg

Wednesday, March 19

Wednesday, March 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/