Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • July 3, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

The Puerto Vallarta Malecón letters are being restored. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/inician-la-restauracion-de-las-letras-de-puerto-vallarta/

City Hall gets details about the new highway’s final stretch. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/desarrollo-urbano-vallarta-proyecto-entronque-autopista/

Heavy rain causes havoc overnight in Guadalajara, tumbling down over 120 trees. https://www.informador.mx/jalisco/Temporada-de-lluvias-Caen-mas-arboles-por-tormentas-en-Guadalajara-20240703-0023.html

Increasing river flows drag trash and debris into the ocean. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2024/07/02/lluvias-arrastran-basura-a-playa-del-holi/

Major-Elect Luis Munguía puts pressure on the outgoing administration regarding trash collection. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/munguia-pide-gobierno-problema-basura/

LEISURE

Did you know that Mexico has the most cacti species in the world? https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/english/mexico-has-the-most-cacti-world/

Could it be that some folks in Yucatán are not keen on a new Poseidon sculpture? https://www.excelsior.com.mx/trending/yucatecos-se-organizan-destruir-poseidon-lluvias-facebook/1660473

Episode 16 of The Spotlight is today at 4 pm. Here are the watch and registration pages for this 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/