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Coffee & Headlines • April 8, 2025

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Half of Puerto Vallarta is without running water until tomorrow. https://contralinea.net/casi-130-colonias-se-quedaran-dos-dias-sin-suministro-de-agua-potable-por-reparacion-de-linea-de-conduccion/

Jellyfish have been reported in nearby municipalities. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/agua-mala-monitoreo-vallarta/

Where are the caca-water beaches this season? Not in Puerto Vallarta! https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Semana-Santa-Seis-playas-de-Mexico-estan-contaminadas-y-no-son-aptas-para-vacacionar-alerta-Cofepris-20250408-0034.html

Puerto Vallarta continues to reach for the sky with more condo construction authorizations. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/puerto-vallarta-creciendo-verticalmente/

International tourism is lower than average at Puerto Vallarta’s International airport. https://contralinea.net/continua-a-la-baja-el-turismo-internacional-en-el-aeropuerto-de-puerto-vallarta/

A dead whale calf was found at Amapas Beach. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/hallan-ballenato-sin-vida-en-la-playa-de-amapas/

Local artists unite to raise funds for Jordon Carnegie. https://banderasnews.com/pvs-top-entertainers-star-in-benefit-concert-for-jordon-carnegie/

LEISURE

Movie theater complex closes for good at Plaza Caracol. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/cine-plaza-caracol-puerto-vallarta-cierran/

SPECIAL FEATURE: Three Very Different Events With Something In Common

I’ve chosen to showcase these three events published on Facebook’s event section for three reasons: 

  1. All three events were published on Facebook Events, where events go, and where they are easily searched for and found by people near and far.
  2. All three events feature attractive images, sized to appear properly as the event header.
  3. All three events feature compelling descriptions on the nature of the event and why we may consider attending them.

Thank you, event organizers! The events are:

COVER SHOT: Great sombrero prices! Unfortunately, you have to travel to Guadalajara to partake.

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/