From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Puerto Vallarta has an interim mayor. https://contralinea.net/este-martes-en-sesion-extraordinaria-designan-al-alcalde-interno-tras-surtir-efecto-la-licencia-de-michel-rodriguez/
Sad… so far, seven whale calves have inexplicably died in Banderas Bay this season. https://vallartaopina.net/aun-sigue-sin-explicacion-la-muerte-de-siete-ballenatos-en-la-bahia-de-banderas/
In case you were wondering, Montessori St. is not completely paved just yet. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/urge-arreglo-ultimo-tramo-en-calle-montessori/
More masseurs are removed from the beach, this time in Nuevo Nayarit. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2024/02/26/retiran-a-masajistas-en-playa-flamingos/#prettyPhoto
AMLO keeps throwing tantrums about YouTube. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/amlo-youtube-conservador-mananera/
LEISURE
Do you have three minutes? Please help us improve our quarterly Meet & Greets by answering this short, anonymous survey: https://forms.gle/JZhXkqWDWmorG1rn9
We are having another “What’s On Your Mind?” Members-Only Live this coming Thursday afternoon. Join us! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ojedapaco/what-on-your-mind-members-only-live
It’s so nice that Lee Chapman is still creating new works after so many years as an amazing local artist! Check them out at Galería Pacífico. https://www.facebook.com/galeria.p.delarte/posts/pfbid0282LaJ6xqaRkK8SdzEqremdwPeQM3a3BmuRcn7cFQukZ5ickCqKWYbCVdajBkABp9l
A big shoutout to the International Friendship Club and their Home Tours! https://ifcvallarta.org/
SPECIAL FEATURE: Bar Leap 2024
I’ve been so tickled about this creative event, that I couldn’t resist inviting Monzon Brewing co-owner Miranda for an interview to learn more about what they have planned. Here is the link for the event, which takes place in two days: https://www.facebook.com/events/384153017540553
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 