From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
The COVID-19 vaccination campaign for children continues. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/vacunacion-pediatrica-vallarta-covid/
Buses in Puerto Vallarta not turning the air conditioner on—what else is new… https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/calor-constante-transporte-unibuspv/
The Federal Consumer Protection Bureau warns against vodkas and rums that don’t meet the grade. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/profeco-retirara-rones-y-vodkas-con-sabor-a-durazno-tamarindo-coco-y-mango/
Interoceanic passenger train trial runs begin. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/tren-de-pasajeros-interoceanico-arranca-pruebas/1608077
LEISURE
SPECIAL FEATURE: School Flag Escorts
We share the origin of this very Mexican tradition that is honored in just about every elementary and high school in the country on a weekly basis. https://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/escolta-escolar-mexicana.html
REMINDER: Is there a music appreciation presentation that you’d like to enjoy during a future visit to Puerto Vallarta? Check this out: https://paco-ojeda.com/encore/
COVER SHOT: Chapultepec Castle, Mexico City
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/
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