From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Colonia Buenos Aires gets a retention wall along the Río Cuale. https://contralinea.net/inicia-construccion-de-muro-de-contencion-en-ribera-del-cuales-en-colonia-buenos-aires/
Puerto Vallarta says ‘no’ to RZR recreational vehicles. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/no-a-los-rzr/#google_vignette
Puerto Vallarta shifts promotional gears to attract Mexican nationals. https://contralinea.net/puerto-vallarta-trabaja-para-traer-mas-turistas-del-bajio-en-el-verano/
Nighttime closings of Highway 200 North were announced for this weekend. https://contralinea.net/anuncian-cierre-nocturno-en-carretera-200-por-trabajos-en-entronque-de-autopista/
LEISURE
Remember that campaign promise made by former Mayor Michel about building a soccer school in Puerto Vallarta? Don’t worry—he didn’t, either. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/michel-no-cumplio-con-osvaldo-sanchez-con-escuelas-de-futbol-en-puerto-vallarta/#google_vignette
REMINDER: Sargento Dan’s ‘The Men-Ti-Ras experience’ is coming back to Nacho Daddy. https://www.facebook.com/ElSargentoDan/posts/pfbid0EgjUqidAmsbMfy9XASr3txLnjw1eRiCJNQibVWbASc9qCJuGcrLk6cCp7xhpfCp2l
REMINDER: Amy Armstrong performs every Wednesday at 7:30 pm at Nacho Daddy. She is awesome! https://www.facebook.com/events/1571613993433567/1689101208351511/
SPECIAL FEATURE: Siete Machos, by Urania
If you’ve ever wondered what that refreshing scent associated with Mexican traditional peluquerías or barber shops is, it comes in a bottle and has esoteric properties! https://www.excelsior.com.mx/trending/de-que-esta-hecho-el-perfume-mexicano-siete-machos-y-para-que-sirve/1708937
- Shop locally for Siete Machos cologne at Farmacia Guadalajara
- Visit the official website: https://www.urania.mx/
COVER SHOT: Los Muertos Pier at sunset, anime style (thanks, AI!)
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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