From the time I was very young I’ve had a natural interest in music, but it was not revealed to me as a life´s driving passion until the miraculous night when I discovered the soul of the cello in Carlos Prieto´s hands. It was a revelation that left me infected forever after with the mysteries […]
Claudia Platt: Retrato de familia / Family Portrait: continuity of timeworn photography A retelling of the families that we are. Idiosyncrasy, context, looks that speak about daily life. Looks, some of which, appear to lose themselves on the horizon. At the Bicentennial Gallery in Hermosillo, Sonora, Claudia Platt, photographer with a degree in Hispanic Literature, […]
By Azucena Mazón Sonora Governor Guillermo Padrés Elías commented he was proud the area of the Pinacate has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. During his June 25th visit to Puerto Peñasco, the State leader remarked he was thrilled the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve and Grand Desert of Altar now form part of the […]
UTPP Press Release During his recent visit to Puerto Peñasco, State Secretary of Education and Culture (SEC) Jorge Luis Ibarra Mendívil visited the Technological University of Puerto Peñasco (UTPP) where he presided over the program “Talking about Education.” Ibarra was accompanied by Puerto Peñasco Mayor Prof. Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta and by Engineer Luis Felipe Romero […]
S U M M E R D A N C E 2 0 1 3!! CURSO INTENSIVO DE DANZA del 8 al 26 de Julio, dirigido a Niñ@s y Jovenes de 3 a 17 años. ( se anexa Horario ) *CLases de Ballet *Salsa *Coreografía *Taller de Sensibilización *Proyección Cine De Arte para pequeñitos * […]
Como parte de su programa de enseñanza continua, la Universidad Tecnológica de Puerto Peñasco abre el próximo lunes 17 de junio la oportunidad para que estudiantes, empleados, y ciudadanía en general puedan capacitarse en el aprendizaje del idioma inglés. Tal y como se informó con anterioridad será este lunes 17 de junio cuando se aperture […]
The (not so small) World of Destiny Dance Academy By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero (Photos courtesy of Destiny Dance Academy) Tucked into a corner of Plaza Fremont, the unpresuming Destiny Dance Academy is preparing to take on the world…first with a Saturday performance in Puerto Peñasco and then a July trip to California to be part of […]
In celebration of World Oceans Day, June 8th, the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) invites everyone to participate in a Tide Pool excursion in the area of Mi Playa. Saturday, June 8th 8 AM!! Meet up spot is at 6:45 a.m. at the Pemex station near the turn to Las […]
Acoustic Carpet with Richard Scott and Friends are playing a fundraiser concert on June 6, 2013 6:30 p.m. at Las Conchas Fiesta Park Tickets $5.00 US Bring your own drinks, chairs, and if you like snacks. For more information contact Lori Ramirez 382-0139 Fundraiser for Las Conchas Community Relations Committee
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero [first published in May 2013] Within the cycle of life here in Puerto Peñasco, June brings with it a fanfare of music guided by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers’ Circus Mexicus, hitting the playas this summer for version XXII! Circus Mexicus is so much more than a concert, it’s a 4 day […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero The first week of June in Puerto Peñasco brings with it a flurry of notes, rhythm, and all around music! For the annual Peacemaker faithful of Roger Clyne, this means Circus Mexicus and musical festivities stretching from June 6th through the 9th. Much by coincidence, though as a great way to get […]
On Monday, May 27th, Nina Mier, Director of the Primera Toma Film Club, brought together a small gathering for the presentation of acknowledgements to participants enrolled in recent writing workshops. The gathering was also a bit of a brief farewell for writer, author, and instructor Cristina Rascón. Though Cristina had originally planned to stay on […]
CEDO announces 19th Environmental Contest “Local problems, young solutions, emerging actions” Contributor: CEDO The Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) announces its XIX Environmental Contest under the theme “Research and Awareness about Climate Change.” Young students from throughout the region will play an important part in research, awareness, diffusion, and drawing […]
First Published in May, 2012 Mothers’ Day, 10 de mayo, is a very special and much celebrated date in Mexico. Schools hold parties in which children show off their talents. Restaurants, hotels, spas and different stores present attractive packages and discounts to pamper and celebrate Mom. Mom, this marvelous woman who takes on various forms […]
Cine Club Primera Toma, with support from the City office on Civic and Cultural Affairs, will be presenting a 30 hour History of Art Seminar – with a focus on painting, that will be led by Painter Julieta Olalde at the AV Hall of the Municipal Public Library (across from City Hall) [Instruction in Spanish]. […]
