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. […]
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On Monday, September 2nd, the Puerto Peñasco Municipal School of Classical Ballet, through the Office of Civic and Cultural Affairs, launches its Fall session of classes with sessions open to all ages. This marks the school’s Third Anniversary under the guidance of ballerina and dance instructor Mariana Zatarian. For the Fall session, Mariana has added […]
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Josúe Barrera: Cultural journalism in the hands of individuals devoured in the digital age Over the weekend of Aug. 18th – 19th, Cine Club Primera Toma, A.C. organized a course entitled “Cultural Journalism and the use of New Technologies”, led by Josúe Barrera. Barrera, who is originally from Hermosillo, just this year returned to Sonora […]
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On August 13th, Cine Club Primera Toma, A.C. (First Take Film Club), in partnership with Café Puerto Viejo, held their first of what they hope to be many “CineMartes” (Tuesday Films). On this first occasion, the open air CineMartes presentation on the patio of Café Puerto Viejo showcased the 113 minute film To the Wonder […]
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Among the various artists sharing their talents at this month’s summer camp “Traveling around the World” (organized by Cine Club Primera Toma, A.C.), the multi-faceted Randy Vega is assisting campers in the area of voice and song. Earlier this year, RockyPoint360’s MoKa Hammeken had a chance to sit down with Randy and learn more about […]
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We’re pleased to present this “travel scene” from one of our 360 writers who is out and about this summer. By MoKa Hammeken Walking through the center of Cuernavaca [Morelos] I was drawn to a singular melody; it seemed to be the voice of a saxophone, however I couldn’t spot the shimmering instrument. It is […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Republished from August 2012 – Taste Bacanora at the Tequila Fest tonight May 4! It’s time to learn a bit about Bacanora, a drink made exclusively in Sonora that has won over more than one of us with curiosity as its taste impregnates our palate. Yet, what is Bacanora? Bacanora is a time treasured beverage […]
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As a continued celebration of Children’s Day, which was April 30th, we bring you an interview with one of our city’s young artists who at just 6 years old is already carving out a space in the local world of art. By MoKa Hammeken “By the artist.” That is the title I gave to a […]
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