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  • What is a Musical, Anyway?

    What is a Musical, Anyway?

    Presented April 13, 2023 • April 20, 2023 We continue with our music appreciation lectures with this overview of the musical, sometimes known as ‘the art of throwing the house out the window.’ We’ll start with an overview of the evolution of theater and film through time and their influence on the birth of musicals.…

  • How to Listen to Jazz

    How to Listen to Jazz

    Presented March 9, 2023 What makes jazz music fascinating to some and not so much to others? It’s a personal choice; but like any other music genres, there are identifiable common threads that once better understood, can make listening to jazz a truly rewarding experience. In this lively lecture, we will unpack some of the…

  • Great Mexican Songs

    Great Mexican Songs

    Their composers, their performers, and their stories Presented February 23, 2023 Do you love Mexican music? Are there songs whose melodies you recognize but are not quite sure of their meaning or origin? In this lively presentation you will learn valuable insight on a handful of popular Mexican songs you may have heard before, along…

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  • Cuicacalco

    Cuicacalco

    El Grupo Folclórico Cuicacalco del Profesor Carlos Enrique Peña, basado en Puerto Vallarta, México, bailando una estampa del estado de Jalisco. For more information, email schuy83@hotmail.com. The Puerto Vallarta, Mexico-based Cuicacalco Folkloric Dance Troupe, directed by Carlos Enrique Peña, performing traditional dances from the state of Jalisco. Para más información, envía un mensaje a schuy83@hotmail.com.

  • Alphonse Deserville

    Alphonse Deserville

    Usando cinemagraphs, realizamos un video promocional audaz y atrevido para Alphonse Deserville, diseñador de trajes de baño para caballeros, en Puerto Vallarta. Using cinemagraphs, we created a bold promotional video for Alphonse Deserville, who designs and produces bathing suits for men in Puerto Vallarta.

  • Harvest Time

    Harvest Time

    Una versión de “Harvest Time,” de Herbie Hancock, grabada mientras mi pareja planchaba la ropa… Esta canción formó parte de mi reciente plática de apreciación musical, “Ten Great Songs and Their Stories.” paco-ojeda.com/blog/2014/02/19/ten-great-songs-music-appreciation-lecture-announced/ A quick take on Herbie Hancock’s “Harvest Time.” Recorded at home while my partner was ironing clothes… This song was featured in…

  • Taste Restaurant

    Taste Restaurant

    Un video promocional para el restaurante Taste Restaurant @ Casa Cupula, creado usando cinemagraphs. A promotional video for Taste Restaurant @ Casa Cupula, created using cinemagraphs.

  • Villa Azalea

    Villa Azalea

    Villa Azalea es un íntimo Bed & Breakfast Inn ubicado a 20 km. al sur de Puerto Vallarta Villa Azalea is an intimate Bed & Breakfast Inn located 20 km. south of Puerto Vallarta Lobby Piscina Interior de Día • Inside Pool, Daytime Terraza Interior • Inside Terrace Sala/Comedor • Living/Dining Terraza • Terrace Suite…

  • Summer in Casa Cupula

    Summer in Casa Cupula

    Edición preliminar de un video promocional (no oficial) hecho en Casa Cupula, un exclusivo hotel para gays, lesbianas y amigos de la comunidad, en Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. ¡CONTIENE DESNUDO SENSUAL! Información adicional de la producción: paco-ojeda.com/blog/2013/06/14/the-story-behind-the-orange-briefs/ Rough edit of a promotional (unofficial) video made at Casa Cupula, an exclusive boutique hotel for gay men, lesbians, and…

  • Natasha Moraga

    Natasha Moraga

    La artista visual Natasha Moraga se ha dedicado a transformar espacios públicos de Puerto Vallarta con sus singulares instalaciones de mosaico.

  • Ciudad Guzmán

    Ciudad Guzmán

    Tres lugares emblemáticos en Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, ubicada al sur de Guadalajara. Three landmarks from Ciudad Guzman, Jalisco, located south of Guadalajara. Kiosko • Kiosk San Antonio de Padua El Sagrario