Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • August 23, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Did AMLO make an impossible promise by stating that the final stretch of the Guadalajara – Puerto Vallarta highway would be finished in September? (Yes.) https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/promesa-imposible-libramiento-la-cruz/

LEISURE

Today is National Crocodile Day in Mexico. Find out where you can spot them locally. https://www.informador.mx/jalisco/Puerto-Vallarta-Dia-Nacional-del-Cocodrilo-Donde-verlos-GRATIS-y-en-libertad-20240823-0056.html

Follow the El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary’s activities on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/cocodrilarioelcora

The Jalisco Philharmonic has announced its third and final season of the year. http://www.ofj.com.mx/

Episode 23 of The Spotlight is Wednesday, August 28 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/