Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — While local festival goers sought shelter under canopies during the heart of the 90-degree day, members of Mariachi Herencia Musica said it felt like winter to them as their hometown…
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider prEview – June 30th, 2017 You Make A Difference For KNAU KNAU’s fiscal year ends June 30th. Help us finish another year strong. Please don’t delay and contribute today. Your investment makes…
FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invites the public to attend its fourth annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklorico Festival” from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at Our Lady of…
¡Hello Dear Friend! “1070” opens in June 23rd. Be a part of this special opening night event. Meet Anna Flores, the gifted young actress who is bringing the story of “Dulce Avila” and her family to life. Come and enjoy…
FLAGSTAFF — Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to present 3rd annual Patio Opening from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 8 at 2532 E. 7th St., Flagstaff. Music, in-season fruit drinks, fresh baked goodies and friendship. Click here for more information.
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Chapel celebrated its 90th anniversary on Saturday, May 20 with a Mass, breakfast and folklorico dancing and music. The church was built in 1926 on…
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider prEview – May 19th, 2017 Garrison Keillor Returns To Flagstaff August 26th Mark your calendars as KNAU is bringing Garrison Keillor back to Flagstaff on Saturday August 26th with a live…
By Frank X. Moraga • AmigosNAZ It’s Cinco de Mayo weekend and folks are getting ready to celebrate and recognize the holiday in their own way. For some, the holiday is just another reason to head to the local bar and…
Dear friend and partner, greetings! AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection will host two important events tomorrow, Saturday, May 27. Our radio program #4, on The State of Arizona Hispanics Education, takes place from 8 am to 9 am (AZ time). Several…
This year marks the 22nd Anniversary of the Fiesta de Mayo Celebration! The annual Fiesta del Mayo Celebration is one of Northern Arizona’s premier cultural attractions honoring and promoting the importance of history, diversity and cultural harmony. The Fiesta de…
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents 2017 Summer Youth Camps CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates April, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April, Page Public Library announces upcoming events April, Tuba City Public Library announces upcoming events April 28, Deadline…
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy hosts FALA’s 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Extravaganza on April 15th from 6-9pm at Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Fort Valley Road. Tickets are $25 and are available through the FALA office or…
Current News Stories Tell Congress KNAU Matters to You! The President’s FY 18 budget proposes eliminating federal funding for public media. KNAU relies on this essential federal seed money to provide you with the highest quality noncommercial programming and community…
Earth Notes: Spotted Bats National Symphony Orchestra on All Things Considered Next Monday Plan Introduced to Fix Troubled Navajo Veterans’ Housing Program Senate Requires Intervention In Abortion With Signs Of Life Legislation Would Dissolve Arizona State Parks Board Arizona Opera…
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños will present its annual Holiday Mingle from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 at 2304 N. 3rd St., Flagstaff. Please join us in celebrating the holiday season and of this year’s accomplishments at…
FLAGSTAFF — Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for the annual Christmas party at the historic Riordan Mansion State Park in Flagstaff. Mrs. Claus will read stories and the real Santa will be on hand to hear Christmas wishes. There will be…
FLAGSTAFF — With dancers from Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff, music by Mariachi de NAU and a surprise procession to conclude the evening, student club members from Northern Arizona University celebrated their inaugural Día de los Muertos / Day…
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — It is always a special feeling when Museum of Northern Arizona members walk in the Jaime Major Golightly Historic Courtyard to view the flickering of hundreds of candles during the opening night reception of Celebraciones de la…
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Amid unseasonable warm weather, the 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente got to an auspicious start with families lining up to take part in a sugar skull workshop before heading to attend dance and…
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — All good things must come to an end and so it was for the 13th annual Celebraciones de la Gente, presented on Oct. 23, 2016 by the Museum of Northern Arizona and Flagstaff Nuestras…
FLAGSTAFF — A free Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Celebration will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center (The Basement), 224 S. Kendrick…
The Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ is now available in a number of locations throughout Northern Arizona. Please see our list of growing distribution locations below. Also, send an email to fmoraga@amigosnaz.com if you wish to become a distribution…
FLAGSTAFF — Join the Shimoni Campaign for City Council on Thursday September 1st for a welcome back to school Critical Mass, Flash Mob, Dance Party on Campus! We will welcome the students back with a fun bicycle ride around campus ending outside…
FLAGSTAFF – Experience four days of fun at the annual Coconino County Fair this Labor Day weekend. Ft. Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff, AZ will again host the Fair featuring live entertainment, exhibits, livestock shows and auction, carnival rides, interactive activities…
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Last Movies on the Square: Hotel Transylvania 1 & 2 TLC Support Group at Killip – August…
FLAGSTAFF — Radio Sunnyside (KSZN-LP 101.5 FM) will present “La Voz del Pueblo con Laura Rafaela Giacobbe” from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22,” with “Soul y Jazz de Bario” from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 and “Septimo Millenio con Gabriel…
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 16 Click here to see the latest newsletter Thunder Over Flagstaff: August 27th Children’s Music and Arts Festival: August 20th Movies on the Square: The…
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association Inc. has announced 14th annual “La Joya de Sunnyside Fiesta de Independencia” from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños, 2532 E. 7th Ave.,…
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 9 Click here to see the latest newsletter 2016 Voting Records Coming Soon Preparing your child for kindergarten success starts early Family Game Day Thunder…
FLAGSTAFF — Radio Sunnyside (KSZN-LP 101.5 FM) to present “Soul y Jazz de Bario “from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, with “Septimo Millenio con Gabriel Rodriguez” scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19. Radio Sunnyside will then present “La…
FLAGSTAFF —The pre-screening of the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños documentary to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Market of Dreams, 2532 E.7th Ave., Flagstaff. The event also includes the presentation of…
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 26 Click here to see the latest newsletter Children’s Music and Arts Festival Ice Cream Skate – July 30th Movies on the Square: Despicable Me (July…
FLAGSTAFF — Radio Sunnyside to hold first anniversary party from 11 a.m. to4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Market of Dreams, 2532 E.7th Ave., Flagstaff. Visit https://www.facebook.com/sunnysideflagstaff for more information.
FLAGSTAFF — The spirits soared in keeping with the inspiring voices and music when Mariachi Sol Azteca from Tucson performed a Mariachi Mass on Sunday, June 26 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church in Flagstaff. Presented by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, the group…
FLAGSTAFF — Even a little rain could not deter the celebrants and entertainers at the third annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklorico Festival” held Saturday, June 25 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Presented by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, the event…
FLAGSTAFF — Soul in the Afternoon is back for the summer- every 3rd Saturday on the Market Patio 4-6 PM. Visit https://www.facebook.com/MarketofDreams for more information.
Mariachi Mass to be held Sunday, June 26 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invite the public to attend its third…
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association Inc. will present its 21st annual Fiesta de Mayo on May 19-22 at 2532 E. 7th Ave. at the Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños. The Carnival will be held Thursday and…
Northern Arizona University update for April 27: Outstanding seniors earn top honors Humanities professor recognized for scholarship Two Flinn Scholars to call NAU Flagstaff ‘home’ Public Affairs seeks input on NAU News Student-athletes exceed NCAA academic standards NAU researchers, computers…
Gala evening raises money for CCC Fine Arts Dept. and supports student success Truly considered one of Flagstaff’s finest signature art events, Palette to Palate has consistently grown in popularity. This year’s Palette to Palate 14th annual fundraising event will…
Romance, mystery, traditional Mexican coffee, song and dance—come be part of it all at a free poetry reading at Café Bohemia, 2532 E. 7th Avenue, Flagstaff. The event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Part…
FLAGSTAFF — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Jarabe Mexicano at 7 p.m. Friday, May 6 at the Center for Indigenous Music and Culture, 213 S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff. Taking their name from the Spanish term for the mixture of regional…
FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate Arizona Gives Day, a beautiful local partnership between Firefly Gathering Festival and The Flagstaff Music Festival charity has chosen to donate a portion of their Festival proceeds to Willow Bend Environmental Education Center. AZ Gives Day…
FLAGSTAFF — Raices: Afro-Mexican Identities Across Borders to present “Gilberto Guitierrez of Son Jarocho group Mono Blanco” April 1, 2 in Flagstaff. Son Jarocho is a participatory music and dance practice native to the state of Veracruz, Mexico that blends indigenous Mexican, African…
FLAGSTAFF — MEChA de NAU to present César Chávez Week March 30 through April 5. **Events free to NAU Students and Flagstaff Community** Wednesday March 30th: Gallery Day 1 Time: 6-8pm Location: LEADS Center (NAU Campus) Thursday March 31st: Gallery…
FLAGSTAFF — The Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños will hold its 1st year anniversary celebration from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at 2532 E. 7th Ave., Flagstaff. The event includes: Live performances throughout the day with…
FLAGSTAFF — Ladies, grab your girlfriends, come gab and relax at Ms. Gloria’s Sweet Box Party on Sunday, March 20 anytime between 12:30 and 3:00 p.m. at the Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños. Enjoy your favorite tea and…
FLAGSTAFF — Friends of Flagstaff’s Future will benefit from the 3rd annual Beer & Gear Expo starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 at The Orpheum. Click here for more information.
FLAGSTAFF — “Paint and Wine in the Pines” is scheduled to return to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Center “The Basement” from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday March 4 at 224 N. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Click here to…
FLAGSTAFF — The free film screening of “Latino Americans — 500 Years of History” will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 Wednesday, March 9 at The Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Ave., Flagstaff. Presented by the Mudoch Center and…
FLAGSTAFF — This summer, faculty and students from Northern Arizona University plan on taking a trip to Austria to study and film what is happening with various refugee groups as they learn to integrate into Austrian society. To get there, the…
FLAGSTAFF — The In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Fire Dancers returned to Flagstaff for performance at NAU’s “Indigenous Bash” on Nov. 7 at the University Union Fieldhouse. The group recently performed at the 12th annual Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum…
FLAGSTAFF — The community honored Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos with a procession in downtown Flagstaff to the Shrine at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Nov. 2, 2015. The Arizona Daily Sun estimated that…
WINSLOW — Día de los Muertos returned to Winslow with a display of altars / ofrendas, sugar skull and paper flower-making workshops and performances by Winslow Ballet Folklorico on Nov. 1, 2015 at the Snowdrift Art Space. The third annual celebration…
WINSLOW — The Snowdrift Art Space, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the Winslow Arts Trust will present the annual Día de los Muertos Celebration from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 at 120 W. Second Street on Historic Route 66/Second Street in the heart…
FLAGSTAFF — The 12th annual Celebraciones de la Gente came to a festive and fitting conclusion on Sunday Oct. 25 with the traditional blessing of the ofrendas / altars by In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Fire Dancers, music by Mariachi Mexico Antiguo and the…
FLAGSTAFF —The In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Fire Dancers and Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff will return to Northern Ariziona when the community celebrates the 12th annual Celebraciones de la Gente, a lively Day of the Dead festival Oct. 24 and 25,…
From Folklorico dances to lectures and comedy performances, region gearing up for festive month By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ Hispanic Heritage Month is here, with festivities beginning with a folklorico dance performance and continuing through October with lectures, a comedy performance…
FLAGSTAFF — The 12th annual Fiesta de Independencia will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños, 2532 E. 7th Ave., Flagstaff. The Mexican Consulate of Phoenix will perform…
FLAGSTAFF — Ballet Folklorico de Colores of Flagstaff and Compañia de Danza Reginal de Puebla will present a Fiestas Patrias celebration from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Sinagua Middle School. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Ballet Folklorico de…
