From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Mayor Michel requests legal protection to seek re-election. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2024/01/03/es-mi-derecho-senala-michel-sobre-impugnacion-de-paridad/#prettyPhoto
Mayor Michel fires opponent supporters from his administration. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/luis-michel-depura-cercanos-yussara-canales/
Red flag continues at local beaches. https://contralinea.net/bandera-roja-por-seis-dias-consecutivos-en-playas-de-puerto-vallarta/
LEISURE
COSTCO goes nuts with lines of people waiting outside to get a Rosca de Reyes. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/filas-costco-puerto-vallarta-rosca/
And this is happening at COSTCO all over Mexico! https://www.excelsior.com.mx/trending/inicia-reventa-desde-700-pesos-rosca-reyes-de-costco/1628231
SPECIAL FEATURE: Guadalajara-Based Resources
At your request, I’ve put together a comprehensive directory of Guadalajara-based resources I rely on to find out what to do when I visit. The list presently includes 23 Facebook pages, one website (Ticketmaster Guadalajara) and four hotels. Favorite restaurants are coming soon. IMPORTANT: I may have forgotten to click on the option to email the list to you, but if you are a Coffee & Headlines monthly or annual subscriber, you may be able to access it with your BuyMeACoffee credentials. Here’s the link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ojedapaco/guadalajara-based-resources
SPECIAL FEATURE: Galería Contempo WalkAround
I went and had a look at the current exhibition at this amazing art gallery that specializes in contemporary Mexican art. Next time you are in the Basilio Badillo area, stop by and check it out!
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 