Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • July 30, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Puerto Vallarta welcomed 1.8 million airline passengers in the first half of this year. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/vallarta-recibio-millon-pasajeros-primer-semestre-2024/

Puerto Vallarta commemorates Los Arcos de Mismaloya Day. https://contralinea.net/entregan-reconocimiento-en-el-tercer-aniversario-del-dia-de-los-arcos-de-mismaloya/

Interim Mayor Pepe Martínez traveled to Wasilla, Alaska, to establish bonds with a new sister city. https://vallartaenlinea.net/gira-de-alcalde-pepe-martinez-por-alaska-dio-origen-a-proyectos-para-vallarta/puerto-vallarta/29/

LEISURE

Interesting… numbers show that foreign tourists are not interested in exploring the Maya Train. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Tren-Maya-interesa-poco-al-turismo-internacional-20240729-0051.html

We have details on the upcoming conference by Pulitzer Prize Winner Cristina Rivera Garza. https://www.facebook.com/ReporteDiarioVallarta/posts/pfbid02NJtm1qjTfPGjfXSaT5P1qixnfGUWAe2mo4hRPjSzV9vt5B63nCfnzYTrddKL3WgDl

Oculto announces a ‘Salsa Master’ salsa-making class. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/salsa-master-public-class-at-o/1517202315854285/

Despite the heat, Amapas Neighborhood Association volunteers will gather for a clean-up day. https://www.facebook.com/avcaac/posts/pfbid027dpSpT5nsmDAPbazAWqhzUUrgQVAKSvd2QmDDE59VAaxfMBrdK5cdBoL6YE9Ldg8l

Yesterday we failed to include the upcoming events link for El Rey Lounge. Here it is. https://www.facebook.com/elreyloungepv/posts/pfbid02ZkTFW1rzbQmcjyRgAEFsenXcoypFaEyfyh1XaB3njfov7SL4xbjf9UKmdEsUPUVQl

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/