Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • May 27, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Campaigning season ended yesterday throughout Mexico. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/luis-munguia-pronostica-victoria-por-mas-de-10-mil-votos-en-puerto-vallarta/

A sculpture by the late Gloria Elies was inaugurated at Hotel Rosita. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/colocan-obra-pescador-gloria-elies-puerto-vallarta/

Puerto Vallarta will be present at New York Pride. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/puerto-vallarta-estara-presente-en-la-fiesta-pride-de-nueva-york/

Not everyone is happy with Pride Vallarta, apparently. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/cerrar-acceso-plaza-lazaro-cardenas/

LEISURE

REMINDER: We’re all set for tomorrow’s Mini Meet & Greet Lunch (by registration only). https://buymeacoffee.com/ojedapaco/e/252159

Enjoy Guadalajara’s Orquesta Típica for free at the city’s main plaza bandstand next to the Cathedral on Wednesday and Friday evenings. https://www.facebook.com/CulturaJalisco/posts/pfbid0qYaeTxak5ShX9MtJcdKvH3ubY4TEe54k7upsYvg1mfAyeBByLJhe4DjtgaNupx2tl

REMINDER: 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/