The Mexican pop duet Rio Roma will warm hearts for Valentine’s Day with a concert Feb. 13th at the Peñasco EXPO Convention Center. Proceeds from the evening will be put toward the higher-education scholarship program of the municipal DIF (office on Family and Children services). The musical event with the pop stars hopes to delight […]
By: Azucena Mazón & Shandra Keesecker-Rivero The launch of the Tianguis Cultural Fair in Plaza Colosio this past weekend means there’s a new spot to share art and watch artists in action on the malecón. (Tianguis [pronounced “tee-YAN-geese”] is similar to a bazaar or market) With the goal of promoting artists by offering a space […]
Rather than shovels and scarves, for more than eight years January in Rocky Point has meant dusty boots, sand between the toes, and moonscapes over the sea set to the background of rock ‘n roll at Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers annual January Jam. With 2016 being the 20th anniversary marking the release of “Fizzy […]
It’s awards season – which means that here in town nominations are now OPEN for the annual Eddie Awards (ceremony to be held Jan 30 at the Peñasco EXPO Convention Center) Nominations and voting open Jan 11 – 29. To nominate your favorite local or visiting artist from 2015, go to Global Artefacts by Eddie […]
In the lyrics of Roger Clyne’s bout of Jack vs. José, we are given the line “si a Roma fueres haz como vieres,” or rather, When in Rome do as the Romans do, and so why not sit back with some Mexican proverbs and head into the New Year with tequila because…well, when in Rome […]
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 […]
Next to the Casa de la Cultura across from City Hall, and right next to the Municipal Library, the new Municipal Arts Center hopes to open its doors to students by February. The building itself will house a number of programs that form part of Puerto Peñasco’s Introduction to Fine Arts Program, under the auspices […]
Rock + Rotary + Red Cross = Alejandra Guzmán “A + No Poder” La Guzmán! Mexico’s (and quite frankly Latin America’s) Rock Diva, also known as the “Bad Girl of Latin Pop” – not to mention one of the top Latin female rock artists – has added the seaside spot of Puerto Peñasco to her […]
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 […]
With upcoming celebrations in honor Día de la Virgen [Mexico’s patron saint], nightly pilgrimages, and the fervor of “la Guadalupana,” the chapel to the Virgen of Guadalupe built this past year in the boat launch area entering the Old Port is seeing a lot of visitors, and particularly fishermen who take a moment to offer […]
By: Angeles Sánchez and Hiram Peña, Elizabeth García, Ramón Robles and Enrique Robles Students Carlos Enrique Robles Torres and Carlos Ramón Robles Torres, both 5th semester students at the CETMAR #14 technological high-school and each focusing on industrial food production and aquatic recreation respectively, received support from the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts […]
By Wendy Fregozo A few months ago I began a new project and opened up my own art workshop in the Old Port. Calle Zaragoza ends up to be the perfect place. Whenever moving takes place, there are doubts and fears. However, from the beginning Jesús welcomed me with special details; one day he entered […]
Traveling solely with a backpack filled with supplies, a tent, and many goals, Bertha Corte is pedaling her way from the northern part of the country to Guadalajara in an effort to retrace the steps of what can be called “the return of the Caballo Blanco.” Bertha Corte arrived in Puerto Peñasco, having come from […]
“Patti Springer Art in the Park” in Las Conchas Date: Saturday 28th Time: 11 AM – 4 PM Where: Fiesta Park, Sec. 1 Arts & Crafts- holiday gifts! Beer, Wine and Food!! Music, Holiday Dance Performance Silent Auction! Kids Crafts/Balloon Art Call to Artists and Food Vendors: $300 Pesos or $20 USD for a space. […]
In conserving Mexican traditions while promoting community participation in both recreational and cultural activities, the City of Puerto Peñasco invites everyone to a traditional Day of the Dead celebration. Nina Mier, Director of Culture, details the event will take place on days leading up to Mexico’s traditional Day of the Dead, with a series of […]
The Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) is readying to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Events include this weekend’s beach clean-up (Oct. 24th), an environmental contest, along with a fundraising dinner and dance on Nov. 7th. CEDO, which promotes activities encompassing coastal and marine life conservation, research, and environmental education is currently […]