From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Beach flags are now yellow, for the most part. https://contralinea.net/mejoran-las-condiciones-del-mar-en-puerto-vallarta-aunque-con-riesgo-moderado/
The Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center had an awesome 2023. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/buen-cierre-anual-centro-convenciones-vallarta/
The sneaky restaurant expansion in Emiliano Zapata was demolished. So there. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/demolieron-invasion-calle-zona-romantica/
No surprises here: I’m a middle-class Mexican. (INEGI updates their criteria) https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/clase-media-alta-o-baja-asi-es-como-debes-determinar-cual-es-tu-nivel-socioeconomico-segun-inegi/
Want a #homoblessing from the church? Try sneezing instead. Pope now asks that same-sex couples are only a few seconds long. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/global/vaticano-aclara-bendicion-homosexuales-no-visto-bueno/1628426
LEISURE
If you are looking for the Guadalajara-Based Resources guide I mentioned yesterday, you can find it here (for Coffee & Headlines subscribers only). https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ojedapaco/guadalajara-based-resources
SPECIAL FEATURE: A conversation with Kathleen Carrillo
Art walks are back in Colonia Emiliano Zapata and Kathleen Carrillo (of Kathleen Carrillo Galleries) brings us up to speed on the formerly-named SouthSide Shuffle. Connect with her at https://www.facebook.com/kathleen.carrillo.14
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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