From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Puerto Vallarta forms a new Tourism Advisory Council. https://banderasnews.com/puerto-vallarta-forms-new-tourism-advisory-council/
President Sheinbaum addressed the country from Mexico City’s Zócalo yesterday. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Aranceles-Claudia-impulsa-fortalecer-mercado-interno-empleo-y-programas-sociales-20250310-0021.html
Approximately 350,000 people attended President Sheinbaum’s Zócalo event. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/sheinbaum-califica-evento-en-el-zocalo-como-muy-bueno-se-mostro-la-fortaleza-del-pueblo
TODAY IN HISTORY: Emiliano Zapata takes up arms in Villa de Ayala Morelos.
On a day like today, but in 1911, Emiliano Zapata took up arms in Villa de Ayala, Morelos. His protest against the land theft perpetrated by the Porfirian followers from the peasants was later reflected in the Plan of Ayala manifesto. The plan called for the expropriation of lands taken by wealthy landowners and their redistribution to peasants and Indigenous communities.
LEISURE
Kudos to the Amapas Neighborhood Association for another successful clean-up event! https://www.facebook.com/avcaac
COVER SHOT: Amapas volunteers lend a helping hand cleaning up sidewalks and other public spaces in the neighborhood. Bravo!
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
- Angela Kelleher & Paco Ojeda discuss the upcoming Hands-On Vallarta volunteer fair for English-speaking locals and their friends. bit.ly/3QwCmeg
- Diana Frances • Improv Workshop • https://artvallarta.com/cleavage/
Wednesday, March 19
- Sargento Dan • The Mentiras Experience • https://www.facebook.com/events/609645228147389/609645234814055/
- Jordon Carnegie • Hedwig & The Angry Inch Update • www.thepalmcabaret.com/hedwig
Wednesday, March 26
- Greg Moesser • Trovasi Cafe
- AVAILABLE • Sign up for an interview here: www.bit.ly/thespotlightPV/
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.
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