From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Puerto Vallarta invests in a 14.1 million peso suction truck for SEAPAL to use during the rain season. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/entregan-camion-equipado-para-el-desazolve-de-redes-sanitarias/
Why so many crocs lately? It turns out, they are schtuping. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/avistamiento-cocodrilos-playas-reproduccion/
A new ‘Chair Law’ is approved to help protect employees who work on their feet for long hours. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Ley-Silla-Cuanto-tiempo-tienen-las-empresas-para-implementar-esta-normativa-20240201-0126.html
LEISURE
Ahuehuete tree #2 is doind great at Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma. https://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/ahuehuete-de-reforma-reverdece.html
If you hate having to self-promote, you may want to read this. https://www.vox.com/culture/2024/2/1/24056883/tiktok-self-promotion-artist-career-how-to-build-following
SPECIAL FEATURE: World Wetlands Day
Today is World Wetlands Day and we take a moment to unpack these unique ecosystems of which there are over one hundred in the state of Jalisco alone. https://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/dia-de-los-humedales.html
Learn more about the organization behind World Wetlands Day. https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/
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 