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Coffee & Headlines • March 12, 2025

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Playa de Oro anticipates a successful certification this week. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/playa-de-oro-se-prepara-para-recibir-certificacion-de-calidad-y-sostenibilidad/#google_vignette

Puerto Vallarta and Vallarta Pride form an alliance. https://vallartaenlinea.net/firman-historica-alianza-vallarta-pride-y-gobierno-municipal/ciudad/12/

Puerto Vallarta fines and shuts an Oxxo store for not respecting the trash collection schedule. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/multa-basura-oxxo-puerto-vallarta/

Puerto Vallarta Neurofeedback expands its offerings with more personnel. https://www.vallartaneurofeedback.com/thursday-sessions

LEISURE

WATCH: Monday’s walking tour through Colonia Santa María is up on YouTube. Check it out!

REMINDER: Teatro Sin Borders’ ‘Harvey’ opens at the American School tomorrow evening. Get tickets here: www.teatrosinborders.com

This weekend’s Michelada Fest will now take place at Holi Beach. https://www.facebook.com/events/1810399759719750

Coffee with chill beats, and arts and crafts this Sunday morning? Only at Café Rio. https://www.facebook.com/events/1354077628951807/

Here’s the event for Diana Frances’ upcoming Improv Workshop. https://www.facebook.com/events/635193452448132/

Arte Daria Centro announces another silk painting workshop. https://www.facebook.com/events/649640834127911/

COVER SHOT: The overpass construction begins at the Las Juntas intersection.

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UPCOMING INTERVIEWS

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Wednesday, March 12

Wednesday, March 19

Wednesday, March 26

  • Greg Moesser • Trovasi Cafe
  • Derek Carkner • Real Estate Services

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/