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From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Puerto Vallarta receives Top Destination Mexico award from Trip Advisor. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/vallarta-destino-turistico-favorito-2025/
Nayarit has awesome Pueblos Mágicos for you to explore. https://enroutecommunications.com/nayarits-pueblos-magicos-provides-historical-and-cultural-offerings/
Uh… maybe don’t wear this t-shirt in Mexico? https://www.excelsior.com.mx/trending/turista-estadounidense-causa-indignacion-en-mexico-por-usar-playera-del-golfo-de-america
LEISURE
SPECIAL FEATURE: The Gulf of Mexico, a Brief History
The name has its roots documented in historical maps from the 16th and 17th centuries. Learn about its history.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Día del Trabajo
Today is Labor Day in Mexico and we share a bit of the history behind this global celebration and how it reached our country.
REMINDER: 80s and 90s Disco Night at the Lázaro Cárdenas Park. https://www.facebook.com/events/558683636676283/
Sharon Gerber is back with another air fryer cooking class. https://www.facebook.com/events/2703028846574644/
COVER SHOT: Mexico celebrates Labor Day on May 1.
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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