Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • March 6, 2025

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Demolition begins at the former Krystal Hotel to make room for three towers. https://www.facebook.com/vtaenlinea/posts/pfbid0uSoiUEFqgUzci6NYkBAxM2VNrRWPwChRf2EjPcEFoXDCDwZHByDMwzWsXU4eWZyYl

Raicilla festival organizers hold a press conference. https://contralinea.net/anuncian-octava-edicion-del-festival-de-la-raicilla-damajuana-2025/

LEISURE

The Saint Patrick’s Day Edition of the Michelada Festival has been announced. https://www.facebook.com/events/1810399759719750/

Cluster member Pamala Sheppard and her buddies will sell delicious edibles tonight (and every Thursday) at the Art & Market Marina Vallarta today. https://www.facebook.com/pamala.sheppard/posts/pfbid034Lc1zCyEwRcKFMogjrmFU6wUrVXS5Dvn6GyqeXMxj1S7ayiGbi2CvJpbsaUZbYxLl?rdid=aEXbs3epGxKfYdQD#

COVER SHOT: Tasty homemade jams by Pamala Sheppard.

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 12

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/