Coffee & Headlines • December 16, 2023

From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

AMLO inaugurated the Maya Train yesterday. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/fotos-amlo-inaugura-tren-maya-hoy-15-diciembre-2023/1625503

Puerto Vallarta is set to have the highest hotel occupancy rate in the country during the second half of December. https://contralinea.net/puerto-vallarta-tendra-el-mejor-promedio-de-ocupacion-nacional-en-vacaciones-de-fin-de-ano/

Federal Deputy Bruno Blancas presents his second annual report. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/exhorto-diputado-blancas-inicio-de-la-construccion-puente-federacion-antes-que-termine-sexenio-de-amlo/

Sorry, Mayor Michel. You cannot be mayor again due to your gender, by the book. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/adios-profe-morena-debera/

Same thing for pre-candidate Luis Munguía. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2023/12/15/peligra-candidatura-de-luis-munguia/#prettyPhoto

LEISURE

Consider yourself lucky—we don’t have bears rummaging through our trash as they do in Monterrey. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/monterrey-oso-comida-calle/

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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