Community, Rocky Lounge

Touring with CEDO

MoKa Hammeken

Moonless tidepool adventure [excerpts from Spanish original text] It sounds romantic, doesn’t it? A stroll on the beach at night, with nothing but water at your feet, a headlamp and a small blue net to explore the rocky reef that we know as the Mirador. This is one of the activities I have seen announced […]

Moonless tidepool adventure [excerpts from Spanish original text] It sounds romantic, doesn’t it? A stroll on the beach at night, with nothing but water at your feet, a headlamp and a small blue net to explore the rocky reef that we know as the Mirador. This is one of the activities I have seen announced on various occasions but for one reason or another I hadn’t decided to call up and reserve. Until now. … This is one of the varied activities CEDO offers, and one I was drawn to in being at night while offering the chance to learn more about the sea and its secrets.  I could possibly walk through the area alone (I had thought), but I probably wouldn’t see much as I wouldn’t know where to look. So, if you go with someone who knows where to search, even better, opening both your eyes and curiosity. Everything begins at CEDO when you first arrive. After greeting the whale skeleton, participants

sign a waiver (not so much because the trip is dangerous, it’s just a precaution).  On this occasion, we were welcomed by the smile of Abraham Meza who told us the introductory chat would take place right there, in the seating area. We were just three couples in all, so there was no problem in finding a place to sit. CEDO, given its initials in Spanish, is the Centro Intercultural de Estudios de Desierto y Oceános, having first opened its doors in Las Conchas in 1980. Abraham also explains CEDO’s mission from the beginning has been to help, empower, and work with coastal communities in the Northern Gulf of California region in order to create sustainable environments in line with the natural surroundings (such as, for example, the current MIA program working with regional fishermen). With this in mind, CEDO is in constant movement, developing and implementing programs as well as scientific, cultural, and environmental materials…

Cultura, Rocky Lounge

Carnival rides for Children’s Month

MoKa Hammeken

Fair rides have been set up near the corner of Blvd. Benito Jaurez and Kino since about two weeks before Semana Santa. Have you had your chance to hop on a ride, yet? Live the experience through MoKa’s retelling of the adventure, leading up to Children’s Day on April 30th. There’s nothing better to let […]

Fair rides have been set up near the corner of Blvd. Benito Jaurez and Kino since about two weeks before Semana Santa. Have you had your chance to hop on a ride, yet? Live the experience through MoKa’s retelling of the adventure, leading up to Children’s Day on April 30th. There’s nothing better to let out the child we all carry inside than to step into a fair: the flashy neon colors, aroma of candy, popcorn and other delights, games of skill, but above all the rides! We have a childlike fixation because everything turns, and everything spins us until we burst out laughing. This is how the journey begins: a curious look, one somewhere between astonishment and happiness, and maybe a little uncertainty in not knowing which ride to go on first. Nevertheless, being an adult can certainly help with this decision as many rides are off limits, though that does not make the experience any less fun or enlightening. And that’s how it

was…during a moment of free time I invited a friend to the fair, all in honor of Children’s Month. Upon entering there is a carrousel, which in itself is enlightening as you are told you are an adult, period. You can’t get on, regardless of however much you wanted to ride an elephant or roadrunner up and down, unless it’s to hold onto your kids. In addition to it being a small carrousel, a few spots under each animal seemed to be held together with duct tape, so I don’t believe it would be advisable for an adult. Wearing a frown, I had to pass on that. Every spin around would have been a like a symbolic regression, a time machine as it were. Oh well. Safety comes first. Moving beyond that ride, there were skill games with marbles, fishing, or toy rifles to the right; each with prizes depending on ability. There’s also the…

Photo galleries

Cinemartes XXXV

MoKa Hammeken

Organizado por el Cine Club Primera Toma, se proyectaron el corto “Agonia de una mosca sobre alcohol” y “Pink Floyd The Wall”. Al mismo tiempo que la calle Zaragoza, en el Old Port, se vio asaltada por una comunidad de artistas que mostraron su arte a modo de performance grupal, en medio de una convivencia […]

Organizado por el Cine Club Primera Toma, se proyectaron el corto "Agonia de una mosca sobre alcohol" y "Pink Floyd The Wall". Al mismo tiempo que la calle Zaragoza, en el Old Port, se vio asaltada por una

comunidad de artistas que mostraron su arte a modo de performance grupal, en medio de una convivencia cultural. La velada terminó en la culminación de la película, así como las obras de los artistas allí reunidos.

Cultura, Photo galleries

IV Celebración del día internacional de la danza

MoKa Hammeken

El pasado sábado 12 de abril, presenciamos la IV celebración del Día Internacional de la Danza...

El pasado sábado 12 de abril, presenciamos la IV celebración del Día Internacional de la Danza, bajo la dirección de Mariana Zataraín, en el Hotel Peñasco del Sol, en Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. Esta celebración, comenzó a las 18:00 horas y contó con la presencia de varias escuelas de danza, que nos cautivaron con

su talento en diferentes tipos de bailes. Fue una decisión de la Lic. Mariana hacerlo el 12 de abril, por obvias razones. Sin embargo día en que se conmemora oficialmente el Día Internacional de la Danza, según la Unesco es el día 29 de abril.

Announcements~Avisos

Beautiful Blood Moon

MoKa Hammeken

Pull out your chairs, dig your bare feet into the sand (careful with the sandcrabs), and turn your eyes to the sky tonight, April 14-15, for a sample of what the cosmos has for us. Tonight and into the wee hours of tomorrow is the astronomical event of the year: a blood moon. During dawn […]

Pull out your chairs, dig your bare feet into the sand (careful with the sandcrabs), and turn your eyes to the sky tonight, April 14-15, for a sample of what the cosmos has for us. Tonight and into the wee hours of tomorrow is the astronomical event of the year: a blood moon. During dawn of April 15th there will be a total eclipse of the moon, which marks the beginning of a series of what is popularly known as “four blood moons,” or rather a succession of eclipses to take place between 2014 and 2015 wherein the moon will take on reddish characteristics. This privileged region of North America will be able to see this phenomena a total of four times in coming years,

with approximate intervals of six months: April 15, 2014;  Oct. 8, 2014; April 4, 2015: and Sept. 28, 2015. During this rare phenomenon, the planet’s atmosphere acts as a lens, diverting light from the sun while filtering out its blue components and leaving behind a red light that will be reflected on the moon. The eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the Earth’s shadow, which covers the moon completely. Due to the grand interest the blood moon has aroused, NASA has set up a chat room for curious star gazers to begin at 1 a.m. (EST), Midnight in Mexico City, and 10 p.m. in Sonora. Enjoy the vacation period and get ready with an afternoon nap, pajamas and a night outside to take in the lunar eclipse and the blood moon phenomenon.

News

Luna de Sangre, el inicio de la Tétrada

MoKa Hammeken

“¡Ah! ¿No es cierto, ángel de amor, que en esta apartada orilla más pura la luna brilla y se respira mejor?” – Don Juan Tenorio Saquen sus sillas, pongan sus pies descalzos en la arena (cuidado con los cangrejos)  y volteen su mirada al cielo. Admiren una probadita de lo que el cosmos tiene para […]

"¡Ah! ¿No es cierto, ángel de amor, que en esta apartada orilla más pura la luna brilla y se respira mejor?" - Don Juan Tenorio Saquen sus sillas, pongan sus pies descalzos en la arena (cuidado con los cangrejos)  y volteen su mirada al cielo. Admiren una probadita de lo que el cosmos tiene para nosotros. En la noche ocurre el evento astronómico del año: La luna de sangre. En madrugada del 15 habrá un eclipse total de luna que inaugura la tétrada, el periodo conocido popularmente como 'cuatro lunas de sangre' que es una sucesión de eclipses que sucederán entre 2014 y 2015 y en los que la luna de  adquiere un característico color rojo. Esta privilegiada región de Norteamérica podrá ver este fenómeno un total de cuatro veces durante en este tiempo. Estos cuatro eclipses ocurrirán en aproximadamente intervalos de seis meses el 15 de abril de 2014; el 8 de octubre de 2014; el 4 de abril de 2015, y el 28 de septiembre de

2015 (para que los anoten en sus agendas) Este poco común fenómeno que trae a todos en ascuas, se debe a que la atmósfera del planeta, que se extiende unos 80 kilómetros más allá del diámetro terrestre, actúa como una lente, desviando la luz del sol, al tiempo que filtra eficazmente sus componentes azules, dejando pasar solo luz roja que finalmente será reflejada por la Luna, dándole un resplandor cobrizo. El eclipse ocurre cuando la Luna pasa por la sombra de la Tierra y ésta la tapa completamente, aun contrario a lo que muchos piensen, esto no sucede todos los meses, porque la órbita de la Luna está inclinada con respecto a la de la Tierra. Hay un aproximado de dos eclipses lunares por año, eclipses que normalmente pasan desapercibidos y muy pocos son totales, según afirman expertos de la NASA, sin embargo el obtener cuatro eclipses umbrales o totales consecutivamente es algo…

Interviews / Entrevistas, Rocky Lounge

La Eterna Princesa

MoKa Hammeken

No hubo Carnaval de nuevo este año y hay gente que lo espera con más o menos alegría (como también hay gente a la que le es indiferente, claro). Pero obvio a la que más le duele esta falta de festividad es a Guille, que ha visto a Peñasco festejar carnavales tan alegres y divertidos, […]

No hubo Carnaval de nuevo este año y hay gente que lo espera con más o menos alegría (como también hay gente a la que le es indiferente, claro). Pero obvio a la que más le duele esta falta de festividad es a Guille, que ha visto a Peñasco festejar carnavales tan alegres y divertidos, que ahora le arrancan suspiros en la memoria. Ya había quedado con ella en algún momento, que encantada me dijo que sí. Fui a platicar con ella y de paso hice cite para hacerme un corte de cabello, que ya lo traía medio maltratado. Siendo Guille muy platicador y alegre, dejé la grabadora correr. Este era el momento de que ella nos dejara conocerla, tanto como quisiera. Al fin y al cabo ella es la que tiene las tijeras por el mango, ni nodo de decirle que no. Este era su momento, como en los tantos carnavales, donde ella se lucía orgullosa, entre plumas, brillos, colores y tacones del 11. Ahora tendría que

hacerlo entre palabras. -Entonces ¿ que te parece si lo ponemos aquí? - es lo primero que se escucha en la grabación, que es cuando ella, me empieza a quitar cosas de las manos y a acomodar la silla para el corte- -El chiste es que no te estorbe y que te escuchen a ti- dije yo- y antes de comenzar, déjame nos tomó una foto, así y ya ... Guille se acomodó y yo sonreí sentada frente al espejo, sentada en la silla típica de las estéticas- Espero que salga bien, porque no me peiné en la mañana... bueno si me peiné, pero no como suelo peinarme. Digo, si me pasé la plancha tantito y le hice vuelta en las puntas para que no se viera tan flojito. -Bueno, entonces, acá- cambia de lugar la grabadora - al fin y al cabo esta mesita, se mueve- tararea alguna extraña canción en…

Cultura, Interviews / Entrevistas

Guille – The Eternal Princess

MoKa Hammeken

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…

Cultura

Benito Juarez Day 3/21

MoKa Hammeken

By MoKa Hammeken  (Reprinted from 2012) March 21st is known around the world as the beginning of Spring.  Spring comes to life much as a backdrop to Snow White or Sleeping Beauty; birds joyfully singing, flowers opening and swaying in the wind, fields turn green and leafy trees provide shade to couples who set aside their […]

By MoKa Hammeken  (Reprinted from 2012) March 21st is known around the world as the beginning of Spring.  Spring comes to life much as a backdrop to Snow White or Sleeping Beauty; birds joyfully singing, flowers opening and swaying in the wind, fields turn green and leafy trees provide shade to couples who set aside their jackets for more lighter springtime activities. Nevertheless, for Mexicans, however happy we may be with Spring this is not why we take this day off* (*2014 official bank holiday Monday, March 17). March 21st also coincides with the birth of one of the most famous individuals in Mexican history: Benito Juarez. Who was Benito Juarez?  He was one of the most proactive and iconic Presidents since the time Mexico became a Republic as, through help of a liberal group, he declared Reforms that separated the powers of Church and State. Juarez was born in the small village of Gueletao in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca in

1806. He was indigenous and during the first years of his childhood only spoke Zapoteco. He studied law at the Institute of Science and the Arts and during a time dedicated himself to defending indigenous communities. In 1831 he was an elected official for the city of Oaxaca, local representative in 1833, and Governor of Oaxaca in 1847. He was named the Minister of the Interior in 1857 and subsequently elected President of the Supreme Court of Justice during the administration of President Comonfort. When Comonfort abandoned the Constitution in 1857 in a type of coup, he jailed various citizens (liberals), among them Juarez. Comonfort’s actions led to the Reform War. Freed in 1858, Juarez was proclaimed to be President of the Republic in Guanajuato by the Ministry of Law. It was then, in July of 1859, when he issued Reform Laws that declared State independence from the Church, laws concerning civil marriage and civil registry, laws regarding graveyards and…