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Coffee & Headlines • March 8, 2025

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

PROFEPA shuts down three real estate developments in Puerto Vallarta. https://contralinea.net/clausura-profepa-tres-desarrollos-inmobiliarios-en-puerto-vallarta/

SEAPAL concludes water pipe improvements in Emiliano Zapata. https://contralinea.net/concluye-rehabilitacion-de-red-de-agua-potable-en-la-colonia-emiliano-zapata/

The Animal Welfare Department concludes another free pet sterilization campaign. https://contralinea.net/direccion-de-bienestar-animal-rompe-record-en-numero-de-esterilizaciones-gratuitas/

There is a cycling race scheduled through downtown Puerto Vallarta tomorrow morning. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/carrera-short-track/

LEISURE

SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Sandi McDonald

Teatro Sin Borders founder Sandi McDonald steps onto The Spotlight to share details about their latest production, “Harvey,” opening this coming Thursday at the American School. https://www.facebook.com/events/987158483333672

COVER SHOT: If people can see giant rabbits, then Luna must be able to participate in a bicycle race, she claims.

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

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/