Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • July 15, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Color palettes for downtown facades were presented by local authorities. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/presentan-propuesta-de-colores-a-utilizar-en-el-proyecto-fachada-vallartense/

Former Mayoral candidate Ramón Guerrero hasn’t said a word since losing the elections. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/ramon-guerrero-ni-sus-luces/

Pitillal residents block traffic to raise awareness of a retainer wall along the Pitillal River in dire need of maintenance. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2024/07/11/realizan-bloqueo-piden-atencion-a-muro-de-contencion-del-rio-pitillal/

Nothing has been done to improve the pavement along San Salvador St., apparently. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/sigue-en-pesimas-condiciones-calle-san-salvador/#google_vignette

A new tropical formation has developed in the Pacific Ocean. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Clima-HOY-Comienza-la-posibilidad-de-que-un-ciclon-aparezca-en-el-Pacifico-20240713-0056.html

LEISURE

Amazon Prime Day in Mexico starts tomorrow. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/amazon-prime-day-2024-fechas-y-horarios-del-gran-evento-de-ofertas-en-mexico/#google_vignette

A mango festival is coming on July 20 at Plaza Lázaro Cárdenas. https://contralinea.net/anuncian-el-6to-festival-del-mango-en-la-plaza-lazaro-cardenas/

Mexican ballet superstar Isaac Hernández will join the American Ballet Theatre. https://www.informador.mx/cultura/Isaac-Hernandez-el-primer-mexicano-en-formar-parte-del-American-Ballet-Theatre-de-NY-20240711-0101.html

Episode 18 of The Spotlight is coming up on Wednesday, July 17 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/