Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • May 4, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

A croc is captured safely in Marina Vallarta. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/capturaron-cocodrilo-en-playa-de-marina-vallarta-2/

A croc is killed by a passing vehicle in Nuevo Vallarta. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/atropellan-cocodrilo-nuevo-vallarta/

Details surface about the man who was chased by the police two nights ago. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/detenido-persecucion-antecedentes-por-robo/

Mayoral candidate Ramón Guerrero makes campaign promises to South Shore communities. https://contralinea.net/promete-ramon-guerrero-obras-de-infraestructura-en-la-zona-sur-de-puerto-vallarta/

Imprisoned Mexicans awaiting sentencing will be the first to vote this year, the first time ever in our country. https://www.notisistema.com/noticias/internos-sin-sentencia-seran-los-primeros-en-votar/

LEISURE

Mexican group El Recodo is stopped by police in Tokyo—maybe they thought they were in Mazatlán?!? https://www.excelsior.com.mx/funcion/banda-el-recodo-concierto-calles-japon-video/1650010

Another pop-up art show is coming. https://www.facebook.com/events/412217311665262/

A third anniversary celebration is coming at Oculto. https://www.facebook.com/events/855571453253855/

Everything is ready for Vallarta Pride 2024. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2024/05/03/todo-listo-para-el-festival-vallarta-pride-2024/#prettyPhoto

Keep on playing, Mateo, wherever you go! https://www.facebook.com/MusicaINBA/posts/pfbid02i2vrEwmsiCvjoshY7odxKvWeqTj2gnaAfNoRo9JvcEUUcYmWw4RXGsrSVsKrADrgl

Episode 8 of The Spotlight is coming up Wednesday, May 8 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/