By José Antonio Pérez Among movies debuting on Netflix in November, the film “Sonora”, authored by Puerto Peñasco native, writer, historian and novelist, Guillermo Munro Palacio, stands out. The film, which premiered in Puerto Peñasco on August 27, will be available to Netflix subscribers starting on the 29th of November. “Sonora” tells a similar tale […]
While Nov. 20th commemorates the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), the official day off will be Monday, Nov. 18th at which time area schools, athletic clubs, and organizations will take part in the annual Revolution Day parade along Blvd. Juarez. This day commemorating the Mexican Revolution recognizes when Mexico, after being a free and sovereign country for […]
The popular “Rodeo Drive” (Calle 32) in Puerto Peñasco will once again be host to Day of the Dead celebrations Nov. 1st & 2nd. Both evenings will include the display of traditional Day of the Dead altars (contest and judging on Friday), complemented with dance and music, and on Saturday a Catrina contest (awards for […]
The City of Puerto Peñasco announces the 2019 Day of the Dead Altar contest in upholding Mexican traditions and promoting community participation. General guidelines: Open to: Schools, General Public Register at the Office of Art & Culture (across from City Hall) by October 31st – office open Monday-Friday 8 am-7 pm Registration is free. One […]
In preserving Mexican traditions while promoting community participation in cultural and recreational activities, the City of Puerto Peñasco announces the 2019 Catrina Contest in honor of Day of the Dead. General guidelines: Open to the public in general Register at the Office of Art & Culture (across from City Hall) by October 31st – office […]
Day of the Dead and Catrina/Catrin presentations and contests to be held on “Rodeo Drive” (curios shops and galleries on Ave. 32 – former road to Cholla Bay) Nov. 1st and 2nd starting around dusk.
The local COBACH high school invites the community to enjoy their traditional Day of the Dead as well as Catrina & Catrin contests, to be held this year on Thursday, Oct. 31st beginning at 5:30 p.m. The COBACH high school is located on Blvd. Juarez between the Municipal Gym and Albatros bus station (parking on […]
By José Antonio Pérez Puerto Peñasco and the Arizona Office on Film & Digital Media have signed a memorandum of understanding, marking the official launch of the “300 Mile Zone” program, which seeks to promote collaboration and marketing of film productions between Arizona and Sonora. Puerto Peñasco Director of Economic Development, Aide Verduzco, along with […]
By José Antonio Pérez The Malecon Fundadores will once again serve as an extension stage for the 47th annual International Cervantino Festival this coming October 24-27. This will be the eighth time, fifth year consecutively, in which our city serves as an extension site for the prestigious festival. On this occasion, we will be able […]
By José Antonio Pérez Puerto Peñasco historian, chronicler, and author Guillermo Munro Palacio was warmly embraced by applause and well-deserved recognition on Tuesday evening, Aug. 27th, at the local premier of the film Sonora, based on his novel La Ruta de los Caídos (The Route of the Fallen). Family, friends, and invited guests who filled […]
Por José Antonio Pérez El cronista y escritor puerto peñasquense Guillermo Munro Palacio fue arropado en su tierra con aplausos y reconocimiento, durante la presentación de la película “Sonora”, basada en su libro “La Ruta de los Caídos”. Familiares, amigos e invitados presenciaron el filme, rodado en locaciones de El Pinacate y el Gran Desierto […]
Coming off the 20th Anniversary of Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers beach side concerts in Rocky Point this past June, the faithful following of peacemakers from across the country – and the globe – can plan their next RCPM escapade to the beach as dates for January Jam 2020 and next year’s Circus Mexicus have […]
Summer Hours at the Schuk Toak Visitors Center of the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays Open Wednesday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Puerto Peñasco to once again serve as film location: Televisa to begin filming “Infelices para siempre” in late July Rodará Televisa la cinta “Infelices para siempre” Por José Antonio Pérez Los paisajes naturales y atractivos de Puerto Peñasco serán nuevamente escenario de una película, pues en la segunda quincena de julio se rodará el filme […]
