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Of Art and Catharsis

By Naomi Black This is a story about what goes on in my head. It may be interesting to somebody and probably really, really boring to the masses. Yesterday, Russ and I took a long walk and I voiced what was on my mind. Finally, making – what was for me – a tough decision. He told […]

Art Walk in Old Port Dec 28

Following Christmas festivities, enjoy the talents of artists from Puerto Peñasco and Tijuana during the 4th Art Walk through the Old Port, to take place Dec. 28th. The Open House at selected galleries and restaurants, along with an art display at Plaza Colosio, will welcome visitors from 1 pm – 6 pm.  Check the map […]

FAOT en Puerto Peñasco 21-23 de enero

Vive la Magia del Festival Internacional Alfonso Ortiz Tirado (FAOT) en Puerto Peñasco del 21 al 23 de enero en el Auditorio Cívico Municipal “C.P. Gerardo Portugal Martínez” a las 19 horas. Entrada gratis. Lunes, 21 de enero a las 19 horasRecital de música mexicanaHumberto Oviedo, barítonoIlución Hernández, piano Martes, 22 de enero a las […]

Tianguis Cultural – Art Fair Feb. 24th

The invitation is for this Saturday, Feb. 24th  10 am – 5 pm on the Malecón in the Old Port.  Come and see the work of painters and artisans from across Puerto Peñasco.  Painting expo, hand-crafted candles, jewelry, hand-crafted soaps, weavings, and more! Estás invitado este sabado 24 de febrero, en Malecon Fundadores, 10 am […]

FAOT 2018 – Festival Alfonso Ortiz Tirado – Álamos

Puerto Peñasco will be a sub-site to the annual Alfonso Ortiz Tirado Festival (FAOT), celebrated each January in the colonial town of Álamos, Sonora. The annual celebration of music and the arts, from opera to rock – is named in honor of Mexican tenor Alfonso Ortiz Tirado, born in Álamos on Jan. 24, 1893, and […]

Old Port Art Walk Dec. 30th

On December 30th, art galleries, curios shops, and restaurants across the Old Port will take part in an “Art Walk,” showcasing creations of local artists.  The route, which is drawn out so people can participate at their leisure, will open up at 4 p.m. Envisioned by Adelaida del Real y Pastor, the Art Walk route […]

Voting phase of “Beautify your Street”

The “Beautify your Street” contest along the curios street popularly known as “Rodeo Drive” has begun the voting phase on the 17 murals created by artists who participated in the event. Organized by real estate agent Ellie Balderrama, in coordination with business owner Eddie Wharez and Erick Plata, the project aimed to beautify the area […]

Contest aims to dress up road to La Cholla

In an attempt to fill the “curios” area toward La Cholla with color, “Beautify your Street” organizers invited shopowners and artista to take part in the program set to wrap up on September 6th. Ellie Balderrama, together with Eddie Wharez and Erick Plata of Global Artefacts, came up with the idea with the sole goal […]

Puerto Peñasco artists on display in Paris

Nearly 30 artists from Puerto Peñasco and invited guests have their art on display in Paris as part of a collective exhibition entitled “La Virgen de Guadalupe.” The collective exhibition will be on display Feb. 19 – 25 at the Galería Métanoïa du París. This has been made possible through the joint efforts of the […]

Opera event provides astounding finale to 2015

In a glittering black one-shouldered ball gown, soprano Roció Olalde strode across the stage of Puerto Peñasco’s municipal auditorium on December 30th while chilly blue lights reflected off the freshly painted walls around her. Olalde, who has performed in numerous international festivals and currently resides in Sweden, had returned to Peñasco this time accompanied by […]

City promotes holiday programs

With approximately 300 students currently enrolled in dance, theater, and music classes either via the Fine Arts Initiation School (EIAA – INBA) or directly through programs of the local Casa de la Cultura, the arts are present in Puerto Peñasco. To round out the year, the calendar bursts with various holiday presentations at the Municipal […]

Calendar for Cervantino in Peñasco! Oct 8th – 10th

Celebration of XLII International Cervantino Festival in Puerto Peñasco The Science of Art / The Art of Science October 8th – 10th, 2015 in the Old Port Calendar of Events* *subject to changes Thursday, October 8th ¡VIVAMOS EL ARTE! ¡LET’S LIVE ART! 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Welcome Interactive burst of artistic demonstrations on different […]

2015 Eddies recognize local artists!

Beyond its beaches and spectacular sunsets, Puerto Peñasco is a community full of artists and active cultural event promoters. For a third year in a row, this past Saturday evening the annual Eddie Awards recognized many of these diverse accomplishments from 2014 during a night of music, good spirits, and good friends. The stage for […]

Eddie Awards 2015

Por tercer año consecutivo, Eddie abre la convocatoria para  los premios Eddie Awards 2015, en el que se reconoce a los artistas locales, y les invita a participar a todos ustedes para encontrar a los artistas del año, así como a los promotores culturales que por su desempeño, participación y creatividad se haya destacado en […]