Mexicali.- With the aim of preventing social and gender violence within the framework of the SAFE CITIES FOR WOMEN program, this morning the non-profit association “Diverse People” had the ribbon cutting of the first mural under this concept: “Without Violence”, in Mexicali. Mural elaborated by the recognized Cachanilla plastic artist …
May, 2017
February, 2017
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10 February
ART HAS NO BORDERS
By: Mario Conde Art has no borders and talent can be shared if there is willingness to make it happen. Imperial Valley has grown in venues where artist can express themselves or teach others what they know. The Old Post Office House of Cultural Arts will be the venue where …
December, 2016
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14 December
BAJA CALIFORNIA WINE ROUTE, AMONG THE BEST 50 DESTINATIONS OF THE WORLD IN 2017: TRAVEL + LEISURE MAGAZINE
This listing is the result of the joint work of the State Government and tourism officers Result of the constant promotion of tourism in Baja California carried out by the State Government headed by Francisco Vega de Lamadrid, through the State Secretary of Tourism (SECTURE); The Wine Route was included …
November, 2016
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29 November
The book “Wine in Mexico and its History” was presented
Great success had the presentation of the book “Wine in Mexico and its History”, which was developed and edited by Raúl Corona, director of Urban Guides of Baja California, where authorities, winemakers from the region, representatives from academics and civil society attended the event. It was held in a prestigious …
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21 November
City of El Centro opens Cultural Center at Old Post Office
By: Mario Conde The City of El Centro and the Mexican Consulate in Calexico signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday, November 18th, 2016 designating the Old Post Office Pavilion as the Cultural Center. The City of El Centro in Imperial Valley has been working to have a closer relationship …
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20 November
The City of El Centro and the Mexican consulate in Calexico celebrated the Day of the Dead
By: Ellie Burgueño Many people came together on Wednesday November 2nd evening in the celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) as a celebration of the life of those who have perished. The event took place at the Old Post Office Pavilion in El Centro, CA, which is …
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20 November
He was raised in Calexico and made it big in Hollywood
By: Mario Conde For that reason, actor Enrique Castillo was honored in his hometown of Calexico by the Calexico Arts Council and was inducted into the “Distinguished Artist Wall” for success as a Calexico native actor in Hollywood. Castillo is known for this work on the movie “Blood in, Blood …
October, 2016
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2 October
The City of Calexico celebrated its 5th “Pretty in Pink” luncheon
CALEXICO, CA – Pretty in Pink is an annual celebration that brings women of all ages together to cheer on the hope, faith and courage from our local survivors. Lunch from 2GO Salads, fashion show by Dillard’s and local art was enjoyed at the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center. More than …
September, 2016
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28 September
88 events presented at October Fest
By: Claudette Sánchez. Mexicali, Baja California. September 26th, 2016.- The Institute of Culture (ICBC) will be celebrating the first 15 years of its October Festival, announced under the slogan “Culture Flourishes in Autumn,” which will be held throughout the month and throughout the State, presenting over 88 events. The Director …
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17 September
Conference: “Footwear Mythology” by photographer Lourdes Almeida
By: Claudette Sánchez. Mexicali, Baja California. Tuesday, September 13th, 2016.- Within the framework of celebrations for the centenary of the Cuauhtémoc School, the conference “Footwear Mythology” by photographer Lourdes Almeida was presented on Tuesday in the Rufino Tamayo Gallery inside the Casa de la Cultura facilities (House of Culture) of …
