Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • May 31, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

The Mexican government is preparing security measures for Sunday elections. https://vallartaopina.net/gobiernos-de-los-tres-niveles-alistan-gran-operativo-para-la-jornada-electoral/

Interim mayor cancels monthly City Council meeting. Again. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/sin-sesion-ayuntamiento-vallarta/

Puerto Vallarta hopes to strengthen sisterhood ties with New York City. https://vallartaopina.net/buscaran-hermanar-a-puerto-vallarta-y-nueva-york/

Mayor inaugurates new Elizabeth Taylor mural. https://contralinea.net/inauguran-mural-de-liz-taylor-en-el-centro-de-puerto-vallarta/

LEISURE

Another fundraiser is announced to benefit Hotel Mercurio staff. https://www.facebook.com/lanochebarpv/posts/pfbid02qzgey4BXExZH5yR3iKA8u8CE3NkTdF6tRqjvRgYkqmVHQFdMizoUDrEA5h6ZgUyal

Here is the link to the ongoing GoFundMe campaign to benefit Hotel Mercurio staff. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-hotel-mercurios-staff-in-crisis

A new survey is out! Take a couple minutes to fill out this survey we’ve created in partnership with Oculto. https://bit.ly/ocultopv

WATCH: Natalia Lafourcade’s awesome July 2019 concert with the LA Philharmonic conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.

REMINDER: Summer School by the Pool featuring The Pleasant Uprising is tomorrow! https://www.facebook.com/events/1190601308985757/

Episode 12 of The Spotlight is coming up on June 5 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/