With Semana Santa around the corner, we are reminded of many local traditions that have taken place across Puerto Peñasco over the years. One of these, carnaval, in past years wouldn’t have been the same without the spectacular presence of Guille who, as Moka describes, has become synonymous in many ways with the colorful festivities. […]

With Semana Santa around the corner, we are reminded of many local traditions that have taken place across Puerto Peñasco over the years. One of these, carnaval, in past years wouldn't have been the same without the spectacular presence of Guille who, as Moka describes, has become synonymous in many ways with the colorful festivities. (Excerpts from original in Spanish) The Eternal Princess By MoKa Hammeken There was no Carnaval this year, though there are still those who more or less anticipate its arrival with joy (just as there are those who don’t, of course). Yet, one individual who truly misses the festivities is Guille who has seen Peñasco celebrate such spirited and fantastic carnavals, which now draw sighs from memory. I had arranged to meet with her one day, to which she charmingly agreed. I went to her salon to chat, and along the way made an appointment so she could cut my hair given it was a bit mistreated. This was her moment, as in

so many carnavals, shining proud amongst feathers, glitter, colors, and size 11 heels. Now she would have to do this through words. “So, how long have you been here? I understand you are nearly a Rocky Point icon,” I began. “Wow, can you believe that? You’re so mean,” she joked, “Well, I arrived here around nineteen seventy….five… It was Semana Santa, or a little before. The town was beautiful! You should’ve seen how beautiful Peñasco was…and I fell in love.  It was…let me clarify.” “Why? It’s not anymore?” asking the obvious. “Well yes, it’s different and it’s grown a lot, of course, but not like before. Now there are other things and it’s nice, but not like the peacefulness. Before it was virgin, and had its spirit…there were no hotels, all the beaches were ours, the people were simple. It was more romantic.” “I went right into cutting hair as soon as I…

Cuando hizo su exposición, Carlos Sánchez le hizo una entrevista bastante buena (la pueden leer en la página de MamboRock) y le pedí permiso para ponerla en la página, para que ustedes pudieran conocer más de Socorro en su momento, pero cuando se lo comenté a Socorro, me dijo “No que, tú dijiste que me […]

Cuando hizo su exposición, Carlos Sánchez le hizo una entrevista bastante buena (la pueden leer en la página de MamboRock) y le pedí permiso para ponerla en la página, para que ustedes pudieran conocer más de Socorro en su momento, pero cuando se lo comenté a Socorro, me dijo “No que, tú dijiste que me ibas a entrevistar y quiero que tú me entrevistes”. Entonces me encogí de hombros y le agradecí a Carlos, ni qué decir. Entonces, desde hace tiempo que he querido entrevistar a Socorro (checando mi agenda del año pasado, tengo varias notas al respecto), pero es tímido y esquivo como un pez. Es una persona intrigante, de plática amena e interesante y un amante del cine. Hablar con él de imágenes (ya sea estáticas o en movimiento) es adentrarse a un mundo alterno diferente del que no nos habíamos percatado. Conoce de nombre, como si de cuates se tratara, tanto a directores como a fotógrafos, ilustradores y escritores. Es muy introspectivo y reflexivo pero en ocasiones suelta comentarios sin ponerte

sobre aviso, agarrándote en curva, revelando un ser juguetón y de humor truculento pero divertido. Me hacía burla porque cuando ya iba decidida a entrevistarlo, se desaparecía en sus múltiples obligaciones, o se ponía a platicar con Ariel y me daba largas “mejor mañana”, “ahorita ando cansado”, “no se me ocurre nada”. Otras veces salía fuera del puerto, estaba organizando algo junto con Nina, tenía que adelantarle a su proyecto; tenía otros compromisos, otras veces yo no podía. “Ya vez, es que tienes que hacer cita con tiempo pues” decía divertido mientras yo torcía la boca. -Entonces por internet. Te mando las preguntas y me las contestas a tu tiempo y ritmo- le comenté un día por chat - Nel- escribió casi de inmediato- el chiste es que tú la escribas. Ante mi insistencia, uno de los tantos días de diciembre me dijo a modo de…

En un giro extraño, de esos que da la vida, Luis se vio envuelto en traer a David Aguilar en concierto a Peñasco. La idea original parecía ser algo pequeño y amistoso para apoyar a su amigo en su nuevo gran proyecto, pero al hablar con David surgió esta idea que habría de beneficiarle, sobretodo […]

La obra llegó a Peñasco a actuar el rol de la mujer. Un día recibimos un mensaje en nuestra página de que un grupo de Hermosillo venía a presentar una obra de teatro. Me entusiasmó bastante, me llamó la atención pues se presentaría en un escenario pequeño, de una forma más íntima, en un bar. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The community of artists within Puerto Peñasco continues to grow. A welcome addition to this landscape is Xochitl Jasso (Xoja [pronounced So-Ha]), originally from Monterrey, with a theater background who moved to the area just last Fall and quickly jumped onto the Peñasco stage (literally). This past weekend, Xoja’s second group from a children’s theater […]