Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • October 12, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

The Church of Guadalupe celebrates its 103rd birthday today. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/parroquia-vallarta-celebra-103-anos/

Two Japanese vessels visit Puerto Vallarta. https://www.reportediario.com.mx/noticias/puerto-vallarta/llegan-a-puerto-vallarta-los-buques-kashima-y-shimakaze

The giant Day of the Dead catrina is returning to the Malecón. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/puerto-vallarta-catrina-dia-muertos/

Sections of the iconic El Parián building in Tlaquepaque will have to be demolished. https://www.notisistema.com/noticias/reconocen-que-parte-de-el-parian-debe-ser-demolido-por-seguridad/

LEISURE

Presidenta Sheinbaum gets her official portrait. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Claudia-Sheinbaum-comparte-su-foto-oficial-presidencial-20241011-0124.html

CDMX Day of the Day Parade is back. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/desfile-de-dia-de-muertos/

PROFECO chimes in on a worthy Mexican wine. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Profeco-destaca-este-vino-tinto-mexicano-por-tan-solo-195-pesos-20241011-0111.html

Episode 30 of The Spotlight is coming up on Wednesday, October 16. 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: 

EVENTS

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/