Paco Ojeda

Coffee & Headlines • November 21, 2024

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

There is a new Emiliano Zapata sculpture at the eponymous market. https://www.facebook.com/ToursDuJourMexico/posts/pfbid02WRKp2LBeHYBMEZi1C1gFYWy4qUavurwPNxfE9xmfxX5PP2EGpMhFf4u9p5LHRnJJl

SEAPAL announces temporary water shortages for several colonias today. https://www.facebook.com/SeapalVallartaOficial/posts/pfbid02yTh4Uqw4bnY81F9GBCKEhSDoJwoAcNo4n1J4Ea7wsmqD92TuyoNct1FwUhZJRWcSl

Puerto Vallarta had a lively parade for Día de la Revolución. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/colorido-desfile-por-la-revolucion-mexicana-une-a-puerto-vallarta/

LEISURE

Enjoy a Selena tribute for MXN 250 cover. https://www.facebook.com/rougetheatrepv/posts/pfbid0bsvgF64T4W3SUCaRqD9HvdndEM2H2C5A7y5wAeHuA2w2RqzmvfRxYkFhjzchWQEyl

Learn more about the Rouge Theatre and its events. https://www.facebook.com/rougetheatrepv

Mónaco, one of Puerto Vallarta’s best bands, performs on Fridays at Monkey Business. https://www.facebook.com/MonkeyBusinessVallarta/posts/pfbid0MbgD449gJp7RquLtUwTwM6fvL17GTNVizFYZeZpz6zeFxgAagXP5utrHU5JZE1KGl

Learn more about Monkey Business. https://www.facebook.com/MonkeyBusinessVallarta

WATCH: Yesterday’s The Spotlight! We had a great conversation with Megan from Epifanía about her special volunteering programs for students visiting Puerto Vallarta, and also for local students. www.epifanialearning.com. Also Raphael, who is a local medium, told us about his experience building a live performance that combines music and medium readings, and how he is looking for a new venue, but you can still book him for private events and small groups at https://twma.as.me/schedule/61d9e074

The Spotlight is our weekly in-person live show to promote local events, organizations, and product/service providers. It is produced every Wednesday at 4 PM from the Joint. Boutique Hotel & Cowork’s Café Río and you are more than welcome to join us! Participation is free but you must register (see, below).

REGISTER: We have no interview spots left between now and the end of 2024.. Registration for January shows will begin early December. https://bit.ly/thespotlightpv (please see schedule, below).

UPCOMING INTERVIEWS

Wednesday, November 27

Wednesday, December 4

Wednesday, December 11

Wednesday, December 18

The Spotlight will not be produced on December 25 or January 1. We’ll be back with The Spotlight on January 8!

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/