Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • May 11, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

The heatwave has reached Jalisco. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/ola-de-calor-en-jalisco-40-grados/

Parts of Yucatán have been in the dark since Monday. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/ola-de-calor-en-jalisco-40-grados/

A sewage spill is detected along the Pitillal River near Playa del Holi. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2024/05/10/vertido-de-aguas-negras-contamina-playa-del-holi/#google_vignette

Puerto Vallarta’s Fiestas de Mayo are around the corner. https://vallartaenlinea.net/fiestas-de-mayo-estan-listas-para-hacer-bailar-a-vallarta/puerto-vallarta/11/

LEISURE

The Vallarta Garden Club presents Live Music on the Lawn tomorrow. https://www.facebook.com/events/965120558594005/

SPECIAL FEATURE: Mexico’s fascination with madre

Mexico may hold mothers in the highest of places, but mothers also get the shortest end of the stick in many vernacular phrases we unpack today.

Episode 9 of The Spotlight is coming up on Wednesday, May 15 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/