Coffee & Headlines • February 20, 2024

From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

The Church of Guadalupe restoration project shows progress. https://banderasnews.com/restoration-of-the-church-of-guadalupe-dome-progress-and-plans/

Carnival details are announced. https://contralinea.net/en-plena-cuaresma-dan-a-conocer-el-programa-de-carnaval-en-puerto-vallarta-iniciara-el-proximo-jueves/

A business owner who broke the law by digging into the Malecón without a permit claims it was ‘a misunderstanding.’ https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/malentendido-justifican-haber-abierto-malecon/

A new Hyatt hotel is coming to Puerto Vallarta next year. https://contralinea.net/el-proximo-ano-hyatt-inaugurara-su-primer-hotel-breathless-en-puerto-vallarta/

LEISURE

12 years later, they still claim it will only take two hours, 45 minutes to reach Guadalajara on the new highway. https://www.informador.mx/jalisco/Puerto-Vallarta-2024-Cuanto-tiempo-se-hara-desde-Guadalajara-con-la-via-corta-20240220-0057.html

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/