I had heard of Germán Esquer during one of my conversations with Nina Mier (of the Primera Toma Film Club), and I became curious about meeting him. He had been described to me as one of the most talented young men in Puerto Peñasco; a musician with a degree in Gregorian chants – tell me […]
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Eddie Wharez is quite a personality here in Puerto Peñasco! I have not yet met a person who hasn’t heard of him; still I was drawn to him as an elusive, mysterious and possibly eccentric character. I had the opportunity to be with Eddie in a neutral environment, in a creative writing workshop, where in […]
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On Wednesday, September 12th, the organizing committee for the upcoming Grand Baseball Fiesta Puerto Peñasco 2012 met with local press to discuss the organization, scope, and expectations of the event, which is set for this coming Oct. 2nd and 3rd. “We want it be an event at the level of the previous ones we have […]
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During the last week of August, the Hermosillo born writer Carlos Sanchez led a Creative Writing workshop in Puerto Peñasco, dousing the nearly 30 eager participants in waves of the creative process. The workshop, sponsored in part by the City and the First Take Film Club (Primera Toma Cine Club), was originally scheduled for 3 […]
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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 […]
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On Monday, August 27th, Dr. Luis R. Vásquez inaugurated his South of the Border Museum in the Old Port, which will be opening its doors to the public as of today, Aug. 31 and be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. The unconventional museum/art gallery exhibits works of art, along with historical […]
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Leer en Español This past Saturday, Aug. 11th, we spent some time at the filming of local musician Alan Munro’s new video “You.” The production crew and cast arrived on Friday to finish up all relevant preparations so as to begin filming at 4 a.m. the next day, and through dawn on Sunday. They filmed […]
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I had heard and read about Agua de Coco. My first experience with them was at the Tech Expo Fair held at the Superior Technological Institute of Puerto Peñasco (ITSPP) earlier this year. There, students had to present business proposals and one of these was for a café, where Agua de Coco was playing. It […]
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Remember the Bacanora stand at Tequila Fest? They had tastings of this endemic liquid, sparking a lot of curiosity. This August we bring you pleasant surprise: The Bacanaora Tour Route (La Ruta del Bacanora) to take place Aug. 25th & 26th. Bacanora has been given a distinct place of origin, which is Sonora, and this […]
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I met Yaya (Gloria Nuñez) during the mini-expo/birthday of local artist Romero Chagoyán at his gallery Barbuda in the Old Port. I was standing outside taking pictures when she and another girl came out. She suddenly asked if I’d like a smoke and a beer, which – though surprised – I readily accepted (I’ve never […]
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