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Cristina Rascón, microempresaria de las letras

Creative Writing workshops continue their routes through town and instructors are leaving their imprints on Peñasco’s literary talents. Each workshop draws more interest and adds more youth to the ranks of aspiring writers of all ages. During the past Creative Workshop, held Feb. 4 – 9, we even had two 13 year old participants, each […]

New instruments for Puerto Peñasco Music School

The Puerto Peñasco Music School, which is nearing its fifth anniversary, currently includes 77 young musicians, 41 of whom have just recently entered the musical ranks. On Feb. 19th the Music School Board, accompanied by Jesús Romero Chagoyán, City Director of Civic and Cultural Affairs, made a presentation of new instruments representing the third and […]

A celebration of music and art in Alamos ~ FAOT 2013

Maestro Sonorense 2013 – Leticia Varela The traditional Alfonso Ortiz Tirado Festival (FAOT) in Alamos, Sonora, now in its 29th year, got underway on Friday, Jan. 25th and wrapped up on Feb. 2nd.  RockyPoint360 guest writer Carlos Sanchez was in Alamos for the entire festival, composing notes for the Cultural Institute of Sonora (ISC) – […]

Feb. 2 Día de la Candelaria

“We dress “Niños Dios” By MoKa Hammeken (republished from 2012) At this time of the year, this is a very popular sign that can be seen particularly in small villages and towns across Mexico. The signs are hung on telephone poles or doors of homes in preparation for February 2nd festivities, the Día de la Candelaria (Candlemas […]

Learn to draw the human form ~ Art course Feb 11 – 15

Contributor:  Francisco J. Ureña Duarte Ever thought of drawing? For people interested in learning or bettering their abilities on drawing Human Figures, there will be an Art Drawing Workshop: 1-2-3 of the Human Figure held Feb. 11 – 15 at the Superior Technological Institute of Puerto Peñasco (ITSPP) that is open to the public. The […]

Miriam Rogero, tratando de enderezar esa rama que creció torcida

Among its many meanings, the Alexander Technique is defined as “the art of making good use of one’s self,” and “a simple educational body method whose objective is to find balance and the body’s natural liberty in order to learn how to move easier; once learned, this is never forgotten.” From Jan. 14th – 18th […]

January Jam VI under Full Moonshine

I knew the music of Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers had the power to move people; what I had not realized was Roger’s keen impact on the weather and ability to shift cloud patterns in preparation for a welcome night of music at JJ’s Cantina for the 6th edition of January Jam. Though rain had […]

Fiesta Awards recognize outstanding artists of 2012

There are the Oscars and Tonys, and now Puerto Peñasco is home to the Eddies. To complement the 10th Anniversary of his home design showroom near the entrance to “Rodeo Drive”, Eddie Wharez of Diseños Casas y Jardin held an extravaganza on the chilly evening of Jan. 12th to celebrate the 1st Fiesta Awards for […]

Coffee with a model ~ Reyna Leyva

By MoKa Hammeken One may imagine a model of international caliber to be a bit ostentatious or inaccessible, though as the saying goes, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Thanks to an invitation from local journalist Suzy Mazón, I joined up with her for an interview in order to meet a very talented and […]

Kings Day / Día de los Reyes Magos

January 6th is the date when the Three Wise Men (Kings) set about on their peculiar forms of transport (horse, camel, and elephant) and deliver gifts to children around the world, and Mexico is no exception. Kings’ Day is one of the most anticipated days for Mexican children as in various parts of the country […]

Call for Nominees for Outstanding Artist 2012

Diseños Casa y Jardín by Eddie Wharez extends a cordial invitation for everyone to participate in finding the Artist of the Year 2012 for their performance, work, participation and creativity displayed in Puerto Peñasco, or abroad, that has lifted our city up on a regional, national, and international level. Contest rules: All native Puerto Peñasco […]