Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • May 18, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Puerto Vallarta prepares for double anniversary celebration. https://contralinea.net/alistan-eventos-para-la-celebrar-el-doble-aniversario-de-puerto-vallarta/

Political campaign robocalls were made from one of City Hall’s buildings. The city denies involvement. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/llamadas-uma-fines-electorales/

Mayoral candidate Ramón Guerrero condemns robocalls made against him. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2024/05/17/condena-mochilas-guerra-sucia-con-recursos-publicos/#prettyPhoto

A priest in Puebla raised eyebrows by endorsing a presidential candidate in the middle of his sermon. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/parroco-causa-polemica-al-pedir-en-plena-misa-que-voten-por-xochitl-galvez-en-puebla-video/

A survey identified the cities in Mexico with the best quality of life. Please take it with a grain of salt. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Estas-son-las-ciudades-en-Mexico-con-mejor-calidad-de-vida-20240517-0078.html

LEISURE

We are having a Mini Meet & Greet Lunch and a few spaces remain. Care to join us? https://buymeacoffee.com/ojedapaco/e/252159

Episode 10 of The Spotlight is coming up on May 22 at 4 pm. Here are the watch and registration pages for this week’s show:

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/