Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • July 25, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

The new bridge over the Ameca River now connects Puerto Vallarta and Nayarit. https://vallartaenlinea.net/concluyen-union-de-orillas-del-nuevo-puente-sobre-el-rio-ameca/puerto-vallarta/24/

Governor Alfaro inaugurates new runway at Guadalajara’s International Airport. https://banderasnews.com/enrique-alfaro-inaugurates-second-runway-at-guadalajara-airport/

Puerto Vallarta’s new International Airport terminal will be ready before year’s end. https://banderasnews.com/vallarta-airports-new-terminal-will-be-ready-by-end-of-2024/

LEISURE

SPECIAL FEATURE: Considering Tequila

Now that the new Guadalajara highway is ready, it is time to reconsider a weekend in Tequila.

Yesterday’s announcement of a Tequila and Raicilla Festival became an overnight Tequila and Mezcal Festival. Surprised? Neither are we. https://www.facebook.com/events/830712119019651/

The Pleasant Uprising performs tonight at El Gusto Lounge. https://www.facebook.com/events/1244187740292421

There are still three patio tables available for Saturday’s Drag Brunch at El Rey Lounge. https://www.facebook.com/events/1592865774603949

Episode 20 of The Spotlight is coming up on Wednesday, July 31 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/