From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Mexico will reach Day Zero in 2024. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Dia-cero-se-aproxima-Estas-zonas-se-quedaran-sin-agua-en-Mexico-en-2024-20240419-0151.html
A kite festival will take place this afternoon at Playa Holi. https://contralinea.net/un-centenar-de-papalotes-volaran-al-atardecer-en-la-playa-del-holi-este-sabado/
LEISURE
The Spotlight now has an explainer video for event organizers looking to connect with a broader audience for free! Check it out and share it with anyone that you know might be interested.
The new owners of the Vallarta CoWork will join me in the next episode of The Spotlight (this coming Wednesday at 4 pm) to share details about the space. They are hosting a Sunset Happy Hour, in case you’d like to attend. https://www.facebook.com/events/442209791716565
The book I’m currently reading (Dark Matter, by Blake Crouch) will be a miniseries on Apple+ this coming month. Check out the trailer:
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 