Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • July 23, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

The Pitillal River retaining wall was fixed in less than a week. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/obras-publicas-vallarta-reparacion-muro-rio-pitillal/

Puerto Vallarta maintained good hotel occupancy between January and May. https://contralinea.net/puerto-vallarta-mantuvo-el-7o-lugar-en-ocupacion-hotelera-entre-enero-mayo-de-2024/

Expectations point to high occupancy this summer, particularly on weekends. https://contralinea.net/alcanzaria-mas-del-90-la-ocupacion-los-fines-de-semana-durante-verano/

The new Guadalajara highway attracts more summer tourists. https://contralinea.net/refleja-el-impulso-al-turismo-en-vacaciones-de-verano-con-la-nueva-carretera-a-puerto-vallarta/

Federal highways in Jalisco are in deplorable state: Alfaro. https://www.notisistema.com/noticias/deplorable-estado-de-carreteras-federales-en-jalisco-alfaro/

We can attest to that, driving from Puerto Vallarta to El Tuito. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/pesimo-estado-de-carretera-puerto-vallarta-el-tuito/

Expect water shortages in Emiliano Zapata today, says SEAPAL. https://www.facebook.com/SeapalVallartaOficial/posts/pfbid0ozQYCu4kjFZsrFpqNHLea6XdNS5BxxRxXiL3HH5Fa6gwFC1TpZSXmow14of53B5zl

LEISURE

Take a look at the route and 13 stops on the upcoming Guadalajara – CDMX train. https://www.milenio.com/politica/comunidad/sheinbaum-anuncia-tren-gdl-cdmx

Episode 19 of The Spotlight is coming up tomorrow 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/