Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • March 14, 2025

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Banks will be closed on Monday due to a federal holiday. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Abriran-los-bancos-el-proximo-lunes-17-de-marzo-20250313-0187.html

The Pitillal patron saint fiestas begin tomorrow and continue through March 23. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/inician-fiestas-patronales-jesus-resucitado-pitillal/

Tourists are thrilled with beach horseback riding in Puerto Vallarta. But where? https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/turistas-emocionadas-con-viajes-a-caballo-en-playa/#google_vignette

LEISURE

Don’t miss Match that Snatch Game on Monday at 7:30 pm at Nacho Daddy! https://www.facebook.com/events/2805707206278410/

SPECIAL FEATURE: A Conversation with Angela Kelleher

I sat down with the wonderful Angela Kelleher, who partnered with me for the organization and promotion of Hands-On Vallarta, our Volunteer Fair for English Speaking Locals and their Spanish Speaking Friends. Please watch and share wherever you can as the event is coming up a week from tomorrow! https://www.facebook.com/events/1421034055969207

COVER SHOT: Angela Kelleher and yours truly at Café Río, excited about Hands-On 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

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/