Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • August 21, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Canadian airlines increase flight frequency for this upcoming Winter season. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2024/08/20/puerto-vallarta-consolida-su-atractivo-turistico-con-aumento-de-vuelos-canadienses-y-nuevas-rutas/#prettyPhoto

City Hall now blames the weather for increasing delays in completing the Medina Ascencio Ave. lateral road. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/retraso-en-obras-de-las-laterales-por-lluvias/#google_vignette

CDMX-Querétaro train will take five years to complete, says Canadian Pacific Kansas City Mexico. https://www.milenio.com/videos/negocios/tren-mexico-queretaro-tardaria-anos-revela-estudio-cpkc

LEISURE

Whiskey Kitchen announces a tasting event. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/tequila-whiskey-raicilla-bourb/2593859600821502/

There are still seats available for this Saturday Drag Brunch at El Rey Lounge de Versalles. https://www.facebook.com/events/1018722429713010/

Time Out Magazine singles out Guadalajara among top five cities in the world with the best nightlife—who knew. https://www.informador.mx/jalisco/Guadalajara-es-una-de-las-mejores-ciudades-en-el-mundo-para-salir-de-noche-de-acuerdo-con-Time-Out-20240820-0103.html

Episode 22 of The Spotlight is today 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/