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Coffee & Headlines • April 1, 2025

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Parking meters in Puerto Vallarta are still on the drafting board. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/sin-definir-instalacion-parquimetros-vallarta/

Satulita residents reject car-free weekends. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/caos-cierre-vehicular-sayulita/

SPECIAL FEATURE: The Performance by Los Alegres del Barranco at Guadalajara’s Telmex Auditorium

A performance by a musical group from Sinaloa this past weekend outraged many, including, stirring the controversy of narco corridos, a musical genre that features lyrics that speak approvingly of illegal activities, mainly drug trafficking.

LEISURE

How many tacos do we eat per year? The answer may surprise you. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Dia-del-taco-Cuantas-toneladas-de-tacos-comen-los-mexicanos-al-ano-20250331-0059.html

Taco consumption is on the rise, according to a popular delivery platform. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Dia-del-Taco-2025-Aplicacion-de-comida-reporta-mas-de-40-millones-de-pedidos-de-tacos-en-2024-20250331-0170.html

SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Greg Moesser from Trovasi Cafe

A new breakfast spot in Emiliano Zapata promises tablecloth service, gourmet coffee and creative bites starting at 7:30 in the morning. We connected with its owner and creator. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569709943568

COVER SHOT: Another day, another bus ride.

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, April 2

Wednesday, April 9

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/