From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Construction of Puerto Vallarta’s new teaching hospital begins next year. https://www.notisistema.com/noticias/hospital-civil-en-puerto-vallarta-iniciaria-construccion-en-2026/
Puerto Vallarta’s administration opens a new LGBTQ+ office. https://vallartaenlinea.net/instalan-jefatura-lgbtq-del-ayuntamiento-en-el-parque-lazaro-cardenas/puerto-vallarta/04/
Don’t expect political parties to remove their billboards any time soon… https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/piden-al-profe-michel-borre-contaminacion-visual/#google_vignette
The El Zancudo Cemetery could be operational next month. https://contralinea.net/requieren-5-mdp-para-echar-a-andar-parcialmente-el-panteon-en-el-zacudo/
Here come the warmer temperatures! https://contralinea.net/pronostican-mas-calor-para-el-periodo-vacacional-de-semana-santa-y-pascua-hasta-33o/
LEISURE
WALK AROUND: La Magdalena
A new breakfast eatery opened its doors in a quiet area of Colonia Díaz Ordaz, near Versalles, and we absolutely loved it! Check it out in a short, Walk-Around Feature! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063237698422
COVER SHOT: Delicious sweet breads baked in house at La Magdalena
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/
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