From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Electricity and water shortages continue in Puerto Vallarta. https://vallartaopina.net/falta-de-energia-electrica-provoca-perdidas-economicas-en-hoteles/
Markets and restaurants are also affected. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/urgen-locatarios-mercado/
The lack of stoplights resulted in traffic chaos throughout the city. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/caos-vehicular-por-falta-de-semaforos/
SEAPAL announced that only six out of 41 water sources are operating due to electricity problems. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2023/10/11/informa-seapal-vallarta-que-por-el-huracan-lidia-solo-funcionaran-6-de-sus-41-fuentes-de-abastecimiento/
There are no clear answers from the City yet as to when services will be restored. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/principales-afectaciones-por-lidia-falta-de-luz-y-agua/
Massive boulders block Highway 200 south of Puerto Vallarta. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/piedras-mismaloya-incomunicada-boca-tomatlan/
Riverside homes in Pitillal are threatened by the river’s increased current. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/casas-pitillal-derrumbarse-rio/
Vallarta Food Bank has established a Hurricane Lidia Disaster Relief program. https://www.facebook.com/vallartafoodbank/posts/pfbid0pzg3qp7fNJZAXHNpeHqEhmz821h7AHPSzf8e1pH6M3bJxxkS4c51MQ4H4Ygk3QT5l
LEISURE
Regretfully, due to air conditioning problems at the Joint Boutique Hotel and Cowork’s Event Center, I have to cancel and postpone this afternoon’s presentation on Country Music. It will be rescheduled for the future, I promise!
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 