Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • July 9, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

The new Compostela-Tepic highway is almost ready. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/nueva-autopista-reducira-tiempo-tepic-vallarta/

President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum is keen on more passenger trains. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2024/07/08/sheinbaum-apuesta-por-el-tren-de-pasajeros-va-por-3-mil-km-de-vias/#prettyPhoto

LEISURE

Save the date for Oculto’s next Mexican specialty regional dinner featuring the cuisine from Puebla, on July 27 at 7 pm. https://www.facebook.com/ocultovallarta

And on the same date, at 11 am, the first ever drag brunch north of the Río Cuale? At El Rey Lounge de Versalles. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/saturday-drag-brunch-wkarma-la/1592865774603949/

Episode 17 of The Spotlight is on Wednesday, July 10 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/