From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Playa de Oro earns its White Flag https://banderasnews.com/playa-de-oro-earns-white-flag-for-environmental-sustainability/
The Mayor of Bahía de Banderas acknowledges sewage problems at Sayulita Beach. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/confiesan-derrame-de-aguas-negras/
This is a reminder from the Federal Consumer Protection Bureau that restaurants are illegal to add a tip to your bill. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/profeco-prohibe-pedir-propina/
Just like Puerto Vallarta, the Municipality of Bahía de Banderas is also carrying considerable debt from past administrations. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/ayuntamiento-bahia-banderas-arrastra-juicios/
Be careful where you step at Los Muertos Pier! https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/denuncian-el-mal-estado-del-muelle-de-los-muertos-y-su-riesgo-para-la-seguridad/
LEISURE
The Annex Studio & Gallery PV has their weekly open studio on Saturdays. https://www.facebook.com/events/961588176041629/
Bing Young performs a concert on Sunday afternoon. https://www.facebook.com/events/1810244653132161/
The Bucerías Oyster Festival is coming up on April 19 and 20. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/festival-del-ostion-2025/
A local exhibition featuring cat-inspired art? I’m there! https://www.facebook.com/events/2062696130906212
Thank you, Ryan Donner & Associates, for giving back to the community through your annual Río Cuale Cleanup! https://www.facebook.com/events/631876509731183/
I experienced the best of vibes at Raíces Chocolatería yesterday afternoon! Check it out! https://www.facebook.com/ConCacaoVallarta
WATCH: My latest walking tour. This time it’s the Malecón at Sunset, in case you are elsewhere and missing it!
COVER SHOT: Los Muertos Pier (but I took this picture back in 2013!)
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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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