Culture

Harry Luge ready to rock country in Rocky Point!

Donning a sure to be seen Banditos tank, I made my way through bikers, leather, and bandanas at the end of March to hear AZ country singer/songwriter Harry Luge play in Cave Creek, AZ during Bike Week. All I really knew about Harry was that he would soon be making his mark south of the […]

Turtle talk

Although high summer temperatures in this region do not provide the best hatching conditions for turtle eggs, some successful cases over the years have made the birth of this species an extraordinary event. The beaches of Puerto Peñasco have become a spot some turtles have chosen to lay their eggs, though in only a few […]

Coastal fishermen take part in “De Pescador a Pescador” exchange

CEDO Press Release: Ángeles Sánchez, Efraín Wong y Paloma Valdivia A group of 6 coastal fishermen from the communities of Bahía San Jorge, Puerto Peñasco, and the Golfo de Santa Clara recently took part in the exchange event entitled De Pescador a Pescador (Fishermen to Fishermen), with support from the Intercultural Center for the Study […]

Taste of Peñasco & Top Chef – May 2nd!

Now in its 8th edition, the TOP Chef and Taste of Peñasco are set for this Saturday, May 2nd. Competing chefs will show off their talents while preparing dishes with a mystery ingredient. The annual event, which will once again take place at Plaza del Camarón (Shrimp Plaza), will begin at 11 am and run […]

Schuk Toak celebrates 5 years in heart of the Sonoran desert

The Schuk Toak Visitors Center at the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve celebrated its 5th Anniversary with a series of artistic exhibits, music, culinary treats, and documentaries. Events at the Visitors Center began at noon on Saturday, March 28th, and went well into the evening filling both the exhibition halls as well as the outside patio. The […]

The Black Moods: “Music is our Medicine”

“Wow, THAT just happened,” exclaimed singer and rock guitarist extraordinaire Josh Kennedy on more than one occasion last week as The Black Moods (currently of Tempe, AZ by way of Missouri) spread their talent across Rocky Point. In addition to playing in nearly every nook and cranny around town, Josh’s echoes of what “just happened” […]

¡Buen viaje don Gilberto!

On March 4th, don Gilberto Castillo Montiel, promoter of the arts and music, former Puerto Peñasco Mayor and founder of the local Chamber of Commerce, among his many other activities, passed away. Azucena Mazón of Rocky Point 360 recalls interviewing Castillo on numerous occasions, sitting down each time for what ended up being long talks […]

Part of proceeds from Bebeto concert to go to Los Rolling Rockies

The grupero singer “El Bebeto” with songs such as “Inténtalo” and “No te creas tan importante,” among many more that led him to take home the 2011 Billboard award as Best Singer in the Mexican Regional Music category along with awards from Bandamax and a nomination to the “Lo Nuestro” awards, will be presenting a […]

Las Cartas de Lilith Genesis presented at The Friendly Dolphin

A meeting space of artists and writers came together at the reopening of the Friendly Dolphin in the Old Port on February 27th. The terrace of the recently reopened restaurant was the spot for a book presentation of “Las Cartas de Lilith Genesis,” by poet Blanka Mendoza. Mendoza was well received by a group of […]

Community Arts Gathering in Ajo March 14th – 18th

On the road to Rocky Point, many travelers go through the town of Ajo, AZ, skirting by the picturesque plaza and hints of the mining history of the small town just under 2 hours from the US/Mexico border.  Those who have driven through Ajo in recent years have surely noticed revitalized shops around the plaza, […]

Pirates, Mermaids and Zydeco coming April 18th

Do you love the Mermaids Arts Market?  Well, the Pirate and Mermaid Extravaganza will be happening again this year! The date is Saturday, April 18th. This year organizers Russ & Naomi Black have invited the super fun cajun & zydeco Bayou Brothers from San Diego with their “music for your feet”!  In addition to a […]

Fantasy rock art

By Wendy Fregozo I always observed the support Sarimar received from her parents, before even meeting her. She went to the same school as my daughters, and both her parents were always present at each of her events. Later, I signed up for a sculpture workshop led by Roberto Ledesma and was surprised to see […]

Fine Arts Program welcomes 2nd class of eager students

Nearly 50 children and youth ranging from 8 to 16 have signed up to be part of the 2nd class of students taking part in the Fine Arts Initiation Program associated with INBA (National Fine Arts Institute). The new class, which opened up participation to students 8 to 16 (though the category is generally from […]

Local musicians and followers of Joaquin Sabina prepare tribute

During an “express” interview with Rodolfo Haros, better known as “Fofo”, the local musician and event promoter detailed the Tribute to Sabina will take place this Thursday, Feb. 26th at El Tapeo Wine Bar. From behind the computer which he uses for design, el Fofo related how they’ve have the idea to do a tribute […]

MoKa goes one on one with MoKa

[Original in Spanish -La entrevista de Moka] “We need to interview you,” said Sami when I announced the upcoming date to go to Hermosillo to sign the (FECAS Grant) agreement. I felt a little strange about the idea. Someone else interviewing me makes me nervous and I stutter, now imagine doing that for our own […]