From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
City Hall announces an invitation to El Grito, tomorrow evening. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/invitan-al-tradicional-grito-de-independencia/
Today is National Charro Day! https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/invitan-al-tradicional-grito-de-independencia/
Weekend street closings are announced due to festivities. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2024/09/13/anuncian-cierre-de-vialidades-por-festejos-en-vallarta/#prettyPhoto
By the way, wearing Mexico’s flag or coat of arms is illegal. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Bandera-de-Mexico-Estas-son-las-sanciones-que-puedes-recibir-por-hacer-mal-uso-de-ella-20240913-0140.html
Aside from the state of Sinaloa, other states and cities canceled Independence Day celebrations. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/16-de-septiembre-Estos-son-los-estados-que-CANCELARON-los-festejos-patrios-por-violencia-20240913-0144.html
Tropical Storm Ileana headed north causing no harm in our area. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/tormenta-tropical-ileana-costas-jalisco/
LEISURE
The Iguanas played their first local game last night. Tonight’s game is at 7 pm. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/iguanas-vallarta-primer-juego-casa/
The new Toronto-Guadalajara flight began operating yesterday. https://www.informador.mx/jalisco/Conectan-a-tapatios-con-Toronto-en-vuelo-directo-20240913-0156.html
SPECIAL FEATURE: San Sebastian Photo Show & Tell
After accepting a last-minute invitation to head out to San Sebastián del Oeste yesterday, the least I could do was bring back many photos to share. The town looked beautiful, as always!
Episode 26 of The Spotlight is coming up on Wednesday, September 18. We will be broadcasting from the Joint. Boutique Hotel & Cowork and you are more than welcome to join us! Here are the watch and registration pages for this show:
- Register if you have an event, product or service to promote: https://streamyard.com/watch/4iQvteEj2unm
- Watch live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2279559095734329
- Watch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-n4nJsbYAA
Questions? Feel free to reach out at https://paco-ojeda.com/contact/
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.
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