From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
An open water swimming competition from the Marietas Islands to the Malecón is announced. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/nado-por-ballenas-mexico/
The event will benefit ECOBAC a local environmental non-profit focusing on whale research and conservation. Follow them on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/EcologiayConservaciondeBallenas
Event volunteers found a floating refrigerator near the Marietas Islands while engaged in a garbage collection event. https://vallartaenlinea.net/sacan-refrigerator-flotando-en-aguas-de-las-islas-marietas-durante-limpieza/bahiadebanderas/22/
Learn more about the Nado por las Ballenas (I Swim for the Whales) organizers by following their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/nadoporlasballenas
A local judge gets a plea bargain after abusing his authority in a case involving a local policewoman. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/pagara-un-juez-municipal-de-vallarta-7-mil-pesos-como-reparacion-de-dano/
LEISURE
Meet the flamboyant wrestlers! An article (IN ENGLISH) about the new film ‘Cassandro’ and the world of exotic lucha libre wrestlers in Mexico. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/23/mexico-wrestling-exoticos-cassandro-movie-gael-garcia-bernal
WATCH: The trailer for ‘Cassandro,’ starring acclaimed Mexican actor Gael García Bernal in the title role.
GRATITUDE SATURDAY
Two anonymous new members joined us this week. Thank you so much for your support!
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 