Coffee & Headlines • August 1, 2023

From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

As expected, the city reacts to the announcement that a local beach is not fit for swimming. https://contralinea.net/inicio-la-vigilancia-sanitaria-por-niveles-de-bacterias-de-enterococcus-en-la-playa-del-holi-alvarez-zayas/

Residents from local colonias without water are preparing for possible legal action against the city. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/denuncias-michel-seapal-falta-agua-70403

Tropical storm Dora will bring increased rains to Mexico’s Pacific coast. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Lluvias-en-Mexico-hoy-Estos-son-los-estados-que-tendran-afectaciones-por-tormenta-tropical-Dora-20230801-0047.html

Time to wear face masks again due to Covid-19, says the National University. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/unam-pide-retomar-cubrebocas-covid-70393

No cause for concern about Covid at this time, says Hugo López-Gatell. https://www.notisistema.com/noticias/asegura-lopez-gatell-que-no-hay-motivos-de-alarma-por-un-posible-repunte-de-covid/

LEISURE

Learn the latest updates from the PuRR Project (IN ENGLISH). https://banderasnews.com/august-news-from-puerto-vallartas-purr-project-shelter/

COVER SHOT: Learning that Coffee & Headlines follower Sean Hale has published a book for children on adoption gave me the feels in the best possible way! Find the book at Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/0228862388

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.

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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.

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