Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • April 30, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

There are jellyfish in the ocean, swim not! https://contralinea.net/advierten-de-presencia-de-medusas-en-la-bahia-e-instalan-bandera-morada/

There was also a report of a shark sighting near Camarones Beach. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/presencia-tiburon-alarma-autoridades/

Punta de Mita hotels benefit from the new Guadalajara highway. https://vallartaopina.net/hoteles-de-punta-de-mita-reciben-mas-turismo-carretero-gracias-a-la-nueva-autopista/

Lake Chapala has the lowest water level in two decades. https://vallartaopina.net/el-lago-de-chapala-presenta-el-peor-nivel-de-agua-en-20-anos/

LEISURE

We enjoyed another amazing private dinner at Oculto this past weekend. If you haven’t had the experience, it is highly recommended! https://www.facebook.com/ocultovallarta

SPECIAL FEATURE: Today is Children’s Day

We briefly share the history behind this worldwide celebration and how it switched dates in Mexico while it is celebrated on November 30 in other countries.

Episode 7 of The Spotlight is coming up live tomorrow, May 1, at 4 pm. We have new, updated watch pages below!

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.

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/