Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • May 24, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Temperatures are expected to be as high as 45ºC in Jalisco today. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/tercera-onda-de-calor-jalisco-45-grados/

The drought severely affects Lake Chapala, now at 39 percent of its total capacity. https://www.informador.mx/jalisco/Preocupa-lago-de-Chapala-este-es-su-nivel-al-dia-de-hoy-20240523-0106.html

City Hall was expected to resolve its conflict with the employee union yesterday afternoon. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/ayuntamiento-debe-cumplir-hoy/

A GoFundMe campaign is established for Hotel Mercurio employees. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-hotel-mercurio-employees-in-need

16 local beach accesses are in desperate need of improvement. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/accesos-playas-vallarta-rehabilitacion/

LEISURE

A tribute for the late iconic artist Manuel Lepe has been announced. https://contralinea.net/invitan-a-la-conmemoracion-en-honor-al-pintor-manuel-lepe/

The 18th edition of Riviera Market along the Pitillal River walkway is coming up. https://www.facebook.com/events/298873256612940/

My favorite version of Irving Berlin’s ‘Heat Wave,’ as performed by Carmen McRae, just because you didn’t ask for it!

Teatro Sin Borders needs your help! By answering a short, 5-minute survey, you will help a local theater company aim for a successful 2024-25 season. https://bit.ly/teatrosinborders

Episode 11 of The Spotlight is coming up on Wednesday, May 29 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/