In sharing cultural forms of expression, members of the Tohono O’odham nation gathered at Plaza del Camarón (Shrimp Plaza) in Puerto Peñasco on Friday, September 7th for their 1st Folk Art Fair. Ethnic groups from across the region were invited to participate, where all were able to exhibit their wares. Along with Governors from the […]
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 […]
Printmaker, painter, artist, friend. Patti Springer was a well-known artist and long-term Las Conchas resident whose friends sought a way to show off her art in Puerto Peñasco, and so began the tradition of “Art in the Park” about five years ago. Patti was able to be in the first show, and after her passing her […]
Fresh on the heels of the first ever Fashion Show in Puerto Peñasco, which by all measures was a huge success, Naomi and Russ have decided to organize a twice a month event for the whole community to enjoy. It is called Mermaid’s Market and it will be a showcase of local talent. December 1st […]
Grab an earth friendly bag, along with your holiday shopping list, and plan to head to Puerto Peñasco’s 1st Farmers’ Market & Art Show to be held this Sat., Dec. 17, just behind Don Julio’s off Blvd. Fremont, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This is just the beginning! In a brief interview earlier this […]
Just in….! From the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 11 and through Sunday, Nov. 13. Shrimp Plaza will be the spot for the first Tianguis Cultural (Cultural Fair), showcasing work of a number of local artists. Enjoy the bikes rumbling all over town, and then pop on over to Shrimp Plaza for some art. The Tianguis Cultural will […]