From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Puerto Vallarta prepares for Semana Santa. https://vallartaenlinea.net/prepara-gobierno-municipal-a-la-ciudad-para-vacaciones-de-semana-santa/ciudad/02/
Governor Lemus says the largest sports center in Jalisco will be built in Puerto Vallarta. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/lemus-inversion-polideportivo-vallarta/
There will be no new theater for the Cuale Cultural Center; the current one will be improved upon. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/rehabilitaran-teatro-del-cuale-no-construiran-uno-nuevo-para-puerto-vallarta/#google_vignette
Rain season is coming; so are the crocs. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/cocodrilos-zona-urbana-vallarta/
A new era of train travel in Mexico begins. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/inicia-construccion-de-trenes-de-pasajeros-y-carga/1708547
LEISURE
Mascota hopes to attract more local residents and visitors. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/pueblo-magico-mascota-vallarta/
WATCH: Our deep dive into Mascota and surrounding towns from February 1, 2025!
COVER SHOT: AI-generated art for my upcoming “Oh, That One!” music appreciation presentation.
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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/
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