Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • August 2, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Public showers may be coming to Los Muertos Beach. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/plan-piloto-de-regaderas-en-playas/#google_vignette

City Council approves creation of three new city parks. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/formalizan-creacion-de-tres-parques/

Water levels in reservoirs throughout the state of Jalisco increase. https://www.informador.mx/jalisco/Este-es-el-nivel-de-las-presas-de-Jalisco-comparando-mayo-y-julio-20240802-0042.html

Governor Alfaro continues to lobby for improvements on Jalisco federal highways. https://www.notisistema.com/noticias/jalisco-busca-que-la-federacion-le-regrese-2-mil-mdp/

The next tropical development to look out for is called Daniel. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/huracan-daniel-cuando-pacifico-mexicano/

LEISURE

The Federal Consumer Protection Bureau evaluates Mexican wines. https://www.informador.mx/tecnologia/Profeco-revela-cuales-son-las-mejores-marcas-de-vino-tinto-mexicano-20240801-0139.html

The monthly list of new classical albums by The New York Times is here. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/01/arts/music/classical-music-albums-august.html

WATCH: Episode 20 of The Spotlight, featuring Carmen Porras from Oculto and Sandi McDonald and Pamala Sheppard from Teatro Sin Borders.

Episode 21 of The Spotlight is coming up Wednesday, August 7 at 4 pm. We will be broadcasting from the Joint. Boutique Hotel & Cowork. 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/