From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Governor Alfaro takes a 15-day leave of absence. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/motivo-alfaro-solicitar-licencia/
Shout-out to Monzón Brewing for their absolutely awesome and refreshing Viva La Vida watermelon blonde ale! https://www.facebook.com/MonzonBrewing
LEISURE
SPECIAL FEATURE: Mexico City Musts (Historic Downtown)
Cluster friends are planning a trip to Mexico City and staying at a hotel along the beautiful Paseo de la Reforma. Here are some suggestions of places to explore:
- Museo del Mural de Diego Rivera https://inba.gob.mx/recinto/46/museo-mural-diego-rivera
- Museo de Arte Popular https://www.map.cdmx.gob.mx/
- Palacio de Bellas Artes https://palacio.inba.gob.mx/
- Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución) https://mexicocity.cdmx.gob.mx/venues/plaza-de-la-constitucion-the-zocalo/
- Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México https://granhoteldelaciudaddemexico.com.mx/en/
- Museo del Templo Mayor https://www.templomayor.inah.gob.mx/
Episode 17 of The Spotlight is on Wednesday, July 10 at 4 pm. Here are the watch and registration pages for this show:
- Watch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1159129598468159
- Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nU-EAmdU6A
- Register if you have an event, product or service to promote: https://streamyard.com/watch/WZn6dtKTHR7S
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/
Paco Ojeda 