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Puerto Vallarta Coffee & Headlines • December 11, 2023

Señor Air inaugurates fight to Cabo. Parking at Sam’s may not be free for much longer. More forgotten promises by Mayor Michel. The Guadalupe torch is on its way. PLUS: Make awesome chili at home with the help of an expert.

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Welcome to Coffee & Headlines! Coffee & Headlines is a community-sponsored project produced by Paco Ojeda for Puerto Vallarta English-speaking locals.
Find answers to all your questions here: https://www.paco-ojeda.com/faq
Need help finding an answer to your question? Then kindly ask it here: https://paco-ojeda.com/contact/
Subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletter here: https://paco-ojeda.com/newsletter/
Did you learn something new and useful? Then consider supporting Coffee & Headlines here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ojedapaco
Coffee & Headlines is also made possible by the following Community Partners:
Apaches Martini Bar https://www.facebook.com/apachespuertovallarta
Best Cord Cutting TV https://bestcordcuttingtv.com/
Bistro Mercurio https://www.hotel-mercurio.com/restaurant-/-bar.html
Hotel Mercurio https://www.hotel-mercurio.com/
Joint. Boutique Hotel & Cowork http://www.jointpv.com/

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

New direct flight to Cabo San Lucas is announced. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/nueva-ruta-cabo-san-lucas-vallarta/

The free Sam’s parking lot will no longer be free starting in January. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/instalan-plumas-estacionamiento-sams/

Nuevo Nayarit beaches close due to croc sighting. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/cierran-playas-en-nuevo-vallarta/

Where’s the football school? Another broken promise by Mayor Michel. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/pv-escuela-futbol-michel-oswaldo-sanchez/

The Guadalupe torch is approaching Puerto Vallarta. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/clima-lleva-limite-antorchistas/

LEISURE

Travel+Leisure names the top cities in Mexico for US retirees—according to experts. https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-places-to-retire-in-mexico-8410786

WATCH: Our friend Gina from Whiskey Kitchen—aka Chef Gina Rae—has launched her own YouTube channel.

EVENT REMINDERS

DECEMBER 21: RISQUÉ • Five Centuries of Bawdy Songs
Get ready to laugh and blush a little as we enjoy five centuries’ worth of dirty-minded composers, from the vulgar to the funny to the sublime. https://www.facebook.com/events/580008314272061/

JANUARY 11: SOULFUL STORYTELLERS • Exploring the Impact of Mexico’s Traditional Songwriters
Embark on a captivating journey into the heart and soul of Mexico with “Soulful Storytellers.” This presentation explores the lives and legacies of five influential Mexican traditional songwriters: Agustín Lara, Consuelo Velázquez, Armando Manzanero, José Alfredo Jiménez, and Juan Gabriel. https://www.facebook.com/events/886257132945227/

JANUARY 25: SO MANY VERSIONS! • The Art of Interpretation in Classical Music
Did you know there are well over a thousand different recordings of Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony available for purchase today? Why the abundance, and how do we select the one that resonates with Beethoven’s original vision? Join me as we unravel the secrets hidden within musical notation, exploring how composers communicate with conductors and soloists. We’ll also delve into the daring decisions of music score editors throughout history, including some unconventional renditions of classical masterpieces that may leave you pondering, ‘What were they thinking?’ https://www.facebook.com/events/1080539156299307/

Puerto Vallarta Coffee & Headlines • December 11, 2023

Señor Air inaugurates fight to Cabo. Parking at Sam’s may not be free for much longer. More forgotten promises by Mayor Michel. The Guadalupe torch is on its way. PLUS: Make awesome chili at home with the help of an expert.

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Welcome to Coffee & Headlines! Coffee & Headlines is a community-sponsored project produced by Paco Ojeda for Puerto Vallarta English-speaking locals.
Find answers to all your questions here: https://www.paco-ojeda.com/faq
Need help finding an answer to your question? Then kindly ask it here: https://paco-ojeda.com/contact/
Subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletter here: https://paco-ojeda.com/newsletter/
Did you learn something new and useful? Then consider supporting Coffee & Headlines here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ojedapaco
Coffee & Headlines is also made possible by the following Community Partners:
Apaches Martini Bar https://www.facebook.com/apachespuertovallarta
Best Cord Cutting TV https://bestcordcuttingtv.com/
Bistro Mercurio https://www.hotel-mercurio.com/restaurant-/-bar.html
Hotel Mercurio https://www.hotel-mercurio.com/
Joint. Boutique Hotel & Cowork http://www.jointpv.com/


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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

New direct flight to Cabo San Lucas is announced. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/nueva-ruta-cabo-san-lucas-vallarta/

The free Sam’s parking lot will no longer be free starting in January. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/instalan-plumas-estacionamiento-sams/

Nuevo Nayarit beaches close due to croc sighting. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/cierran-playas-en-nuevo-vallarta/

Where’s the football school? Another broken promise by Mayor Michel. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/pv-escuela-futbol-michel-oswaldo-sanchez/

The Guadalupe torch is approaching Puerto Vallarta. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/clima-lleva-limite-antorchistas/


LEISURE

Travel+Leisure names the top cities in Mexico for US retirees—according to experts. https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-places-to-retire-in-mexico-8410786

WATCH: Our friend Gina from Whiskey Kitchen—aka Chef Gina Rae—has launched her own YouTube channel.
https://youtu.be/H2Sr2OeKxcw?si=WUkkzYR_g94J7fip


EVENT REMINDERS

DECEMBER 21: RISQUÉ • Five Centuries of Bawdy Songs
Get ready to laugh and blush a little as we enjoy five centuries' worth of dirty-minded composers, from the vulgar to the funny to the sublime. https://www.facebook.com/events/580008314272061/

JANUARY 11: SOULFUL STORYTELLERS • Exploring the Impact of Mexico’s Traditional Songwriters
Embark on a captivating journey into the heart and soul of Mexico with “Soulful Storytellers.” This presentation explores the lives and legacies of five influential Mexican traditional songwriters: Agustín Lara, Consuelo Velázquez, Armando Manzanero, José Alfredo Jiménez, and Juan Gabriel. https://www.facebook.com/events/886257132945227/

JANUARY 25: SO MANY VERSIONS! • The Art of Interpretation in Classical Music
Did you know there are well over a thousand different recordings of Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony available for purchase today? Why the abundance, and how do we select the one that resonates with Beethoven’s original vision? Join me as we unravel the secrets hidden within musical notation, exploring how composers communicate with conductors and soloists. We’ll also delve into the daring decisions of music score editors throughout history, including some unconventional renditions of classical masterpieces that may leave you pondering, ‘What were they thinking?’ https://www.facebook.com/events/1080539156299307/