Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • March 17, 2025

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Crime in Puerto Vallarta has decreased under Mayor Munguía’s leadership. https://banderasnews.com/puerto-vallarta-sees-major-drop-in-crime-under-munguias-leadership/

Bidding starts for the construction of the Amado Nervo Bridge. https://banderasnews.com/bidding-opens-for-bridge-that-will-link-nayarit-puerto-vallarta/

The Cuale Market building has not been properly maintained in 50 years, says City Council. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/urge-rehabilitacion-en-mercado-del-rio-cuale/

LEISURE

The Vallarta Farmer’s Market looks good from above at its new location. https://www.facebook.com/VallartaFarmersMarket/posts/pfbid02AhQziNCq4qL1m7jcUcjxH36C7A7pWRYdiFBjHZfi5kbW3QQTDrpQ5y7nnBuDFoZwl

REMINDER: Hands-On Vallarta is this Saturday! https://www.facebook.com/events/1421034055969207

WATCH: HANDS-ON VALLARTA—Meet the Participants

In this follow-up conversation, co-host Angela Kelleher and I discuss the eleven organizations that will participate in our upcoming volunteer fair. Check it out!

REMINDER: Tonight is Match that Snatch Game at Nacho Daddy! https://www.facebook.com/events/2805707206278410/

COVER SHOT: A ‘jimador’ chopping agave plans for tequila manufacturing.

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/