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From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
Local environmental groups have concerns about the new piers. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/ambientalistas-contra-muelles-vallarta/
Another high-tech bribe request from local traffic cops is reported. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/agentes-transito-vallarta-mordida-transferencia/
Mexico’s economy improved during the first quarter of 2025. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/economia-mexico-crece-primer-trimestre-2025/1713385
LEISURE
Mexico celebrates Día del Niño every April 30. https://www.informador.mx/cultura/Dia-del-Nino-La-razon-de-que-se-celebre-cada-30-de-abril-en-Mexico-20250430-0058.html
The ‘largest balloon parade in the world’ is coming to Guadalajara on May 4. https://www.notisistema.com/noticias/se-prepara-gdl-para-recibir-el-desfile-de-globos-mas-grande-del-mundo/
Stop by today’s Pop Up Art Show at Café con Cielo. https://www.facebook.com/events/589930584094604/
Get funcked up with Amy Armstrong and her band tonight at Nacho Daddy. https://www.facebook.com/events/1446942583351977/1446942596685309/
Enjoy a special Prime Rib Night at Whiskey Kitchen on Friday. https://www.facebook.com/events/1886915428797773/
COVER SHOT: Of course, Polly wants a cocktail!
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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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