Contributor: Socorro González Barajas Having garnered two awards at the 2008 Sundance film festival, this Friday, February 15th the original film Sleep Dealer of New York filmmaker Alex Rivera makes its way to Puerto Peñasco (6 p.m. Meet & Greet, 7 p.m. Film at CitiCinemas). Having won the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize and […]
I am the son of a fisherman, a family of fishermen, that is me. Of the sand…a narrator of the desert and sea. I write themes that have not been written about this place. – Guillermo Munro Guillermo Munro Palacio in times of blue, sand, and fishing nets Honored 2013 FECAS Emeritus Creator By Nina […]
The cultural sphere of Puerto Peñasco is continuing to grow and thrive. There’s a wealth of talent coming from both the Mexican and American (foreign) community living here, and those who have taken their talents beyond our shores. Last year’s first Film Workshop, organized by the Primera Toma (First Take) Film Club, did much to […]
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) – […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pull out your sombreros, sweaters, and shot glasses. Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers’ annual January Jam at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay is just around the corner. There’s always a bit of a homecoming feel when Roger and crew make their way to Rocky Point with their six-string rock-n-roll “countryesque” tunes, laced with a smattering […]
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 […]
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 […]
De Tín Marín, de Do Pingüe, Cúcara Mácara títere fue. Yo no fuí, fue Teté, pégale, pégale que ella merita fue. Embracing the name “de do pingüe” from the popular Mexican children’s chant (similar to eeny meeny miney moe in English), the Cine Club Primera Toma will run a Children’s Theater Workshop from Jan 12 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you remember the Des-paloozada this past March that put a damper on the 2nd Peñasco Palooza by nearly blowing us all off the beach? We’ve been anticipating news as to when the tunes would return to town and now Chango’s Bar is excited to announce the presentation of Steve McCarty and Friends on Saturday, Dec. 29th. If […]
Inspiring us to write ~ Creative Writing Workshop II with Horacio Valencia In addition to sharing enthusiasm for the art of film, the Primera Toma Film Club, under the guidance of Nina Mier and Socorro Gonzalez have been fundamental in opening up other avenues of culture in Puerto Peñasco. Among these offerings have been ongoing […]