From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Mexicana de Aviación is back, almost. https://vallartaopina.net/mexicana-de-aviacion-sera-una-aerolinea-de-bajo-costo/
Puerto Vallarta is the third national destination among foreign tourists this summer. https://www.notisistema.com/noticias/jalisco-tercer-lugar-nacional-en-turistas-extranjeros/
Stadium courts are in disrepair, says Tribuna de la Bahía. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/rehabilitar-canchas-agustin-flores-70839
There are purple flags at Oasis Beach, but no lifeguards. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/sorprende-contaminacion-playa-holi-70829
A new tropical formation is forming in the Pacific Ocean. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Pronostico-del-tiempo-Incrementa-posibilidad-de-desarrollo-ciclonico-en-el-Pacifico-20230809-0046.html
LEISURE
There is a new Italian restaurant in Marina Vallarta. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/la-tavola-di-vittoria-opcion-cocina-70812
Banderas News recommends local, air-conditioned restaurants (IN ENGLISH). https://banderasnews.com/favorite-puerto-vallarta-restaurants-for-beating-the-heat/
A cow is caught sauntering down Francisco Medina Ascencio a couple days ago. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/vaca-pasea-calles-puerto-vallarta-70849
What’s your favorite beach for swimming? Informador likes Esmeralda. https://www.informador.mx/jalisco/Cual-es-la-playa-mas-bonita-de-Puerto-Vallarta-20230808-0111.html
Here are the so-called ‘crocodile beaches’ you may want to avoid. https://www.informador.mx/jalisco/Puerto-Vallarta-2023-Estas-son-las-playas-cocodrilo-donde-los-avistamientos-de-reptiles-son-comunes-20230808-0056.html
Why Paco? Well, now I know where my nickname came from! https://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/por-que-a-francisco-se-le-dice-paco-o-pancho.html
BONUS: This article about the recording of Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga’s duet (The Lady is a Tramp) will make you feel like you were there (IN ENGLISH)! https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/09/19/high-notes-gay-talese
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/
Paco Ojeda 