Coffee & Headlines • May 12, 2025

From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

An aquarium is coming to La Isla Shopping Center. https://www.facebook.com/RedDeVallarta/posts/pfbid0ybsU3mkAWttMpmVZVwWPRuvMG2Y98hnrUyLQiAoefAdRgqFp2X21A7NbeUQCrHFtl

Interest is growing on the new tourism-related ‘El Buen Fin.’ https://contralinea.net/promueven-el-buen-fin-del-turismo-entre-empresas-de-puerto-vallarta-para-ofertar-servicios-turisticos/

Here is the website for La Gran Escapada, El Buen Fin del Turismo. https://www.lagranescapada.com.mx/authentication/login

Puerto Vallarta enhances security with new police vehicles. https://banderasnews.com/puerto-vallarta-enhances-security-with-new-police-units/

Forest fires affect air quality in Mascota and Talpa de Allende. https://contralinea.net/activan-emergencia-atmosferica-en-mascota-y-talpa-de-allende-por-incendio-forestal/

A sinkhole appeared under a condo building in Emiliano Zapata. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/construccion-de-un-edificio-provoco-socavon/

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LEISURE

Let’s Dine Together! This Wednesday at 5:30 at Rico Indian!
https://www.facebook.com/events/727290389723683/

Trash collectors in Guadalajara got festive on Mother’s Day. https://www.facebook.com/GuadalajaraGob/posts/pfbid02tskaJcpb36QRUEj54VwFMok3kj1xerGcgA95tByqY2bkQ2dEhAhpMS39opbRW2J3l

Did you know that El Rey BBQ Lounge de Versalles offers Taco Tuesdays, with a complimentary tequila with each taco plate? https://www.facebook.com/events/535917879012050/535917922345379/

COVER SHOT: COVER SHOT: Yummy guava rolls and other artisanal treats from Talpa de Allende.

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

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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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