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Planning on swimming in the ocean? The water’s fine here. Three years have passed since the murder of a former Jalisco governor at a local restaurant. Uh-oh, there’s a new Covid-19 variant out there. How to manage persistent ambulant vendors. PLUS: Mexico is a big moviegoing country!

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Street vendors are on the rise during the holiday season. https://contralinea.net/en-vacaciones-decembrinas-crece-el-ambulantaje-el-10-en-franja-turistica/

A new flight from Guadalajara to Tulum has been announced by Viva Aerobús. https://www.notisistema.com/noticias/abren-la-ruta-aerea-guadalajara-tulum/

It’s been three years since the murder of former Jalisco Governor Aristóteles Sandoval. https://vallartaopina.net/aristoteles-sandoval-a-tres-anos-de-su-muerte/

Meet Pirola, the new Covid-19 variant. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/pirola-nueva-variante-covid-cdmx/

LEISURE

Specialists deem local beaches fit for swimming this holiday season. https://www.notisistema.com/noticias/playas-de-jalisco-son-aptas-para-su-uso-recreativo/

Puerto Vallarta’s 10 downtown stairs from El Centro to El Cerro are getting some attention. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/rehabilitan-andadores-el-cerro-vallarta/

Who knew! Mexico is the fourth largest moviegoing country in the world (IN ENGLISH). https://mexiconewsdaily.com/lifestyle/movie-theater-attendance-in-mexico-is-fourth-highest-in-the-world/

EVENT REMINDERS

THURSDAY: RISQUÉ • Five Centuries of Bawdy Songs
Get ready to laugh and blush a little as we enjoy five centuries’ worth of dirty-minded composers, from the vulgar to the funny to the sublime. TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST! https://www.facebook.com/events/580008314272061/

JANUARY 11: SOULFUL STORYTELLERS • Exploring the Impact of Mexico’s Traditional Songwriters
Embark on a captivating journey into the heart and soul of Mexico with “Soulful Storytellers.” This presentation explores the lives and legacies of five influential Mexican traditional songwriters: Agustín Lara, Consuelo Velázquez, Armando Manzanero, José Alfredo Jiménez, and Juan Gabriel. https://www.facebook.com/events/886257132945227/

JANUARY 25: SO MANY VERSIONS! • The Art of Interpretation in Classical Music
Did you know there are well over a thousand different recordings of Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony available for purchase today? Why the abundance, and how do we select the one that resonates with Beethoven’s original vision? Join me as we unravel the secrets hidden within musical notation, exploring how composers communicate with conductors and soloists. We’ll also delve into the daring decisions of music score editors throughout history, including some unconventional renditions of classical masterpieces that may leave you pondering, ‘What were they thinking?’ https://www.facebook.com/events/1080539156299307/