Jazz murals go up in Old Port
Office of Art & Culture implements mural program to combat graffiti Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. April 7, 2016. The Municipal administration, via the Office of Art and Culture, is carrying out a mural program in the Old Port with the goal of combatting graffiti and rescuing public spaces by transforming them into urban art, all in […]
Let’s Jam! Jazz in Rocky Point April 22nd – 23rd
In 2002, the Smithsonian Institute determined April as Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), and then in November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated April 30th as International Jazz Day. JAM 2016, indicates the Smithsonian, is “exploring how jazz itself is a form of democracy – as a form of communication, as […]
Nayo Jones to headline Jazz Festival in Rocky Point
In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated April 30th as International Jazz Day. 2016 marks the 5th Annual International Jazz Day, with celebrations set to take place across the globe (jazzday.com), including along the shores of the Sea of Cortez. On April 22nd and 23rd, jazz will make its […]
DL Marble: Making music that’s Hard to Quit
A look at the music I’ve accumulated over the past few years reads like an Event Calendar of who’s playing in Rocky Point: Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, Alfonso Maya, Black Carl, Shurman, The Black Moods, Matt Farris, Carvin Jones, etc. etc. One of the most recent additions is the country Americana notes of D.L. […]
Carnaval traditions return at 2016 Viva Peñasco Fiesta y Cultura
Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. February 22, 2016. Everything is set for the return of traditions and family entertainment at the 2016 Viva Peñasco Fiesta y Cultura, announced City Tourism Director Martín Martínez González. During a press conference, Martínez detailed Puerto Peñasco will dress up from Feb. 26th – 28th with well-known musicians, street theater, and parades […]
State Voice & Guitar Contest awards top contestants
Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. Monday, February 22, 2016. On Saturday, February 20th, the State Voice and Guitar Contest was held in Puerto Peñasco at the Municipal Auditorium “CP Gerardo Portugal Martínez”. The goal of the contest was to promote the professional artistic development of youth via the Sonoran Cultural Institute with support from the National Council […]
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 […]
Voice & Guitar Contest Feb. 20th
On February 20th, Puerto Peñasco will be host to a State Voice and Guitar Contest, promoted by the Sonoran Cultural Institute in coordination with the National Council for Culture and the Arts, and the local administration. The contest will take place this Saturday, with musicians and singers ranging in age from 15-25 participating in the […]
Want to learn something about Chinelos?
There has been a lot of talk recently during these “carnavalesque” days. Most of us get excited about the dancing, music, parade floats, and chinelos of course. “But, what are chinelos?” I heard someone express dubiously, “They’re not from here, I believe.” ..and, they were right. The chinelos, full of music and jumping while inviting […]
Champurrado, please
Who hasn’t tried the famous champurrado (or champurro…) [traditional warm Mexican beverage for Winter]? It’s ideal for the cold, partnered with bread, or possibly a morning with family or for snuggling up next to a fireplace or campfire by night. We ask for, we buy it, and undoubtedly there are those who make a tastier […]