A few years ago, the writer Cristina Rascón visited Puerto Peñasco to lead a writing workshop for a few days…and then stayed on for four months. She was drawn by the environment and wanted to delve in as much as possible. Now, the September edition of National Geographic Traveler Latin America features an article by […]
Congratulations to the local Superior Technological Institute of Puerto Peñasco (ITSPP) on their anniversary! Celebrations surrounding ITSSP’s 13th anniversary began on Thursday evening, Oct. 9th, with a flurry of activity that wound up with singing of the traditional “Las Mañanitas” birthday song. On Friday, Oct. 10th, festivities continue throughout the day with performances by the […]
Fotoseptiembre Sonora 2013 in Puerto Peñasco On Thursday, September 26th, a moving inauguration ceremony was held at the Superior Technological Intitute of Puerto Peñasco (ITSPP) for the photo exhibit “Intromisiones” by Socorro González Barajas. This was part of the official state event Fotoseptiembre Sonora 2013, organized by the Sonoran Cultural Institute through its Visual Arts […]
September honors photographers via Fotoseptiembre Festivals across the country. In Sonora, many of the photo exhibitions making up Fotoseptiembre have taken place in Hermosillo, and other spots across the state. On Thursday, Sept. 26th, we celebrate Fotoseptiembre in Puerto Peñasco with an exhibition of work by Socorro Gonzalez Barajas. The inauguration of Socorro’s exhibition “Intromisiones” […]
By MoKa Hammeken Culture continues to grow in Puerto Peñasco. Bit by bit, the city is making strides and becoming known as a cultural spot in Sonora. It all began by inviting artists to come here, and they soon began ‘inviting themselves’ and now the word is out, recommending others to come to this port. […]
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) – […]
For the love of books! Puerto Peñasco will hold a Book Fair Dec. 7th – 8th [new dates] (10 a.m. – 10 p.m.) in and around the plaza of the Municipal Auditorium (across from City Hall). Organizers have invited editors from across Sonora and Mexico to participate. In addition, photographers and artisans are called to join in […]
By MoKa Hammeken Now that the fury over the Tibetan Monks’ visit to Peñasco has passed, along with the stupor from the long (Mexican) holiday weekend, let me tell you about Lunarte last Thursday, Nov. 15th, in which Jimmy Maldonado, one of Rocky Point’s active local talents, put together an ad hoc artistic event exquisitely […]
LUNARTE Exposición Fotográfica y de Video + Venta de Arte / Photo Expo – Video – Art Sale Por: Jimmy Maldonado Valdés Jueves 15 de Noviembre del 2012 -Entrada libre- Free entry 7:30PM Casa de la Playa, Las Conchas. (Información e Indicaciones en Caseta) Directions at Las Conchas guard gate PROGRAMA: 8:00PM……….…………………CORTE DE LISTON / Ribbon cutting 8:10PM………………………….BIENVENIDA Y RECORRIDO / Welcome and […]
By Nina Mier (Photos courtesy of Dan Lopez) Within the wealth of talent that call Puerto Peñasco home is Daniel Lopez, photographer and graphic artist with a keen eye for beauty. This past year, Daniel had the opportunity to exhibit his work in Chicago; within this review (Spring 2010) of Daniel’s work and background we […]
As we had mentioned earlier this month, in addition to this being Mexico’s most patriotic time, within the cultural world it is also known as fotoSeptiembre, a time dedicated to photography. So, in honor of some of the talent here in Puerto Peñasco, here at RockyPoint360 we have decided to present a virtual mini-gallery through the […]
Just as in other spots across the country, on Friday, Aug. 31st, Sonora launched its 2012 FotoSeptiembre Festival. The event began with prizes awarded for the State Creative Photography Contest and included winners Alfredo Káram of Hermosillo, for his work “CONAGUA,” and Luis Mercado from Cd. Obregón for his piece entitled “Outcasts.” However, the State […]
As reported earlier this week, local photographer Daniel Lopez is currently in Chicago, IL where he will take part in the first of a series entitled “Paraisos Escondidos” (Hidden Paradises), which aims to reflect traditions of a specific town or region in Mexico. This first event, which will take place on Feb. 29, 2012 will […]
