Coffee & Headlines • June 27, 2023

From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

It finally rained in Puerto Vallarta. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/al-fin-llueve-en-vallarta-68601

Here come the hurricanes. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Clima-hoy-en-Mexico-Conagua-anuncia-el-primer-ciclon-en-Mexico-checa-cuando-llega-y-que-estados-afectara-20230626-0074.html

Heavy rains are expected throughout Jalisco this week. https://www.informador.mx/jalisco/Clima-hoy-Jalisco-Busca-tu-paraguas-Vienen-lluvias-muy-fuertes-por-desarrollo-ciclonico-20230627-0042.html

Pitillal River sediment level is concerning. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/cauce-rio-pitillal-alto-68576

The Federal Tourism Secretary announced 45 new Pueblos Mágicos. https://vallartaopina.net/sectur-autorizo-45-nuevos-pueblos-magicos-mexico-suma-ya-177-sitios-para-explorar/

Three of the new Pueblos Mágicos are in Jalisco, bringing the state total up to 12. https://guadalajarasecreta.com/nuevos-pueblos-magicos-jalisco/

LEISURE

The Federal Consumer Protection Bureau (PROFECO) names the best rum made in Mexico. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Profeco-Para-la-fiesta-Te-decimos-cual-es-el-mejor-ron-mexicano-y-a-buen-precio-20230626-0119.html

EVENT REMINDERS

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/