From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Remember the new foreign tourist tax? It’s not being collected yet. https://contralinea.net/hasta-crear-fideicomiso-podran-cobrar-impuesto-a-turistas-extranjeros-seria-en-abril/
Mismaloya residents hope for improved security and infrastructure. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/mayor-vigilancia-playa-mismaloya/
The former city payroll chief was busted with embezzlement—ouch! https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/vinculacion-procesos-exjefe-nominas/
LEISURE
REMINDER: This is the last week to enjoy Teatro Sin Borders’ production of ‘Harvey’ at the American School. Get your tickets here. www.teatrosinborders.com
REMINDER: There is a silk painting workshop this weekend you may want to check out. https://www.facebook.com/events/649640834127911/
Guadalajara’s annual Festival Cultural de Mayo has announced their programming. https://www.festivaldemayo.org/
If you attended Hands-On Vallarta this past weekend, we could use your feedback. Participating organizations, too! https://forms.gle/7rk5S9qWdLj1Rsfi9
COVER SHOT: Guadalajara’s Palacio de Gobierno (Government Palace)
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 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/
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