Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • April 2, 2025

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

IMPORTANT: In today’s reporting of the upcoming local exhibition of works by Guadalajara-born artist Felix d’Eon, I accidentally credited a painting of Emiliano Zapata, which was displayed at the Fine Arts Palace in Mexico City to him, when the work was created by Fabian Cháirez from Chiapas. I sincerely apologize to both artists for this mistake. —Paco

81 years ago yesterday, Cabo Corrientes became a municipality separate from Puerto Vallarta. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/cabo-corrientes-81-separo-vallarta/

Governor Lemus confirms a new teaching hospital in Puerto Vallarta. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/lemus-confirma-hospital-civil-vallarta/

Guadalajara University welcomes Karla Planter, its first female rector. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/karla-planter-rectora-de-udg/

Mexico’s Sheinbaum and Canada’s Carney converse. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/llamada-sheinbaum-carney-mexico-canada-primer-ministro/1708313

LEISURE

Just in case you are wondering, this is how much a drunk driving ticket will set you back in our state. https://www.informador.mx/jalisco/De-cuanto-es-la-multa-por-manejar-en-estado-ebriedad-en-Jalisco-este-2025-20250401-0190.html

Galleria Dante celebrates renowned sculptor Oscar Zamarripa this coming Friday evening. https://banderasnews.com/dantes-meet-the-artist-night-supports-sculptor-oscar-zamarripa/

SPECIAL FEATURE: A Love Letter to Felix d’Eon

Guadalajara-born Chicano artist Felix d’Eon has an exhibition in town through the month of June and we tell you why this matters. https://www.facebook.com/events/624745133523141/624745166856471/

COVER SHOT: Queer lotería cards created by Felix d’Eon

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

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/