By MoKa Hammeken* We intercepted Mariana Zataraín during one of her intense practices at the Municipal Auditorium just so we could speak with her about the upcoming International Day of Dance celebration, to be held for the third time here in Puerto Peñasco on Friday, April 19th at Hotel Peñasco del Sol. ….. “The presentation […]
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Semana Santa festivities in Puerto Peñasco may generally be associated with the sounds of banda, yet this year the electronic dance rhythms and “urgent mix of modern electronic” music of internationally known Infected Mushroom, Panoptica, and Black & Blonde lit up the stage at the Bonita RV Park along the Calle 13 on Friday, March […]
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Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with one of Puerto Peñasco’s prolific personalities whose voice can be heard gracing the airwaves each Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. on her show “Rocky Point Ramblings,” on 106.1 FM . Rosie Glover. Behind Rosie’s voice and eclectic personality is a treasure trove of stories and […]
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Creative Writing workshops continue their routes through town and instructors are leaving their imprints on Peñasco’s literary talents. Each workshop draws more interest and adds more youth to the ranks of aspiring writers of all ages. During the past Creative Workshop, held Feb. 4 – 9, we even had two 13 year old participants, each […]
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Among its many meanings, the Alexander Technique is defined as “the art of making good use of one’s self,” and “a simple educational body method whose objective is to find balance and the body’s natural liberty in order to learn how to move easier; once learned, this is never forgotten.” From Jan. 14th – 18th […]
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By MoKa Hammeken Do you know Monica? I met Monica when, upon taking my dog out one day, her small Chihuahua bravely came out with a mind set on picking a fight. Luckily, Jordan just looked at her with surprise and kept to himself. If not, our encounter could have been completely different. We exchanged […]
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By MoKa Hammeken One may imagine a model of international caliber to be a bit ostentatious or inaccessible, though as the saying goes, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Thanks to an invitation from local journalist Suzy Mazón, I joined up with her for an interview in order to meet a very talented and […]
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