From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Construction of Mismaloya Pier, scheduled to begin yesterday, has been postponed. https://contralinea.net/posponen-arranque-de-obras-del-muelle-en-mismaloya-supervisan-zona-en-que-construira-el-atracadero/
A leaking CFE transformer near El Salado is a disaster in the making. https://vallartaenlinea.net/espera-cfe-tragedia-frente-a-estero-el-salado/ciudad/25/
¡Tómala! President Sheinbaum reminds that there are 1.5 million illegal US citizens living in Mexico. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/tomala-trump-en-mexico-tambien-hay-estadounidenses-sin-documentos-le-dice-sheinbaum/#google_vignette
French hotel chain to invest in Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta. https://contralinea.net/grupo-accor-incorporara-seis-hoteles-en-mexico-incluyendo-uno-de-puerto-vallarta/
LEISURE
REMINDER: Irreal Visual, a collective exhibition featuring cat-inspired art, opens tonight. https://www.facebook.com/events/2062696130906212/
One of the best views of Emiliano Zapata is celebrating Cinco de Mayo. https://www.facebook.com/events/1626558804659428/
REMINDER: The Rio Cuale Cleanup 2025 is this Sunday. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/earth-day-grounding-event/1875454186524331/
COVER SHOT: A perfect weekend for healing and hooking is here!
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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