FLAGSTAFF — Local artist Gerardo Alvarado Vidal will be featured at the 3rd Friday at the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños marketplace from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at at 2532 E. 7th Ave., at the Southwest corner of…
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Radio Sunnyside in need of PSA reading volunteers, now streaming online
FLAGSTAFF — Community Radio station KSZN-Flagstaff 101.5 FM, Radio Sunnyside is in need of volunteers to record Public Service Announcements, underwriting, legal I.Ds and promotional spots. Radio Sunnyside, which went on the air, May 30, is Flagstaff’s first listener-sponsored Community Radio station to acquire…
Flagstaff honors Independence Day with annual parade
AmigosNAZ staff reports Local residents and visitors from around the state arrived early in Flagstaff to get a good vantage point for the annual 4th of July Parade held in downtown. A crowd estimated at 15,000 by some accounts lined…
Flagstaff celebrates Mariachi Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
AmigosNAZ staff reports Once again the sounds of violas and guitars could be heard when Mariachi Azteca de Sol from Tucson performed its annual Mariachi Mass on Sunday June 28 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Flagstaff. Father Patrick…
Record crowd attends 2nd annual ‘Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada and Oldies Car Show’
AmigosNAZ staff reports Several hundred visitors flocked to the parking lot of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church throughout the day to attend the second annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada and Oldies Car Show” fiesta on Saturday, June 27. The free event…
Car show adds shine to Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada 2015
AmigosNAZ staff report Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces continued the “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada” tradition with a classic car show surrounding the festivities in the parking lot of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Flagstaff. Classic Fords and Chevys and chromed-out motorcycles added…
Desierto de Colores Ballet Folklorico de Holbrook a colorful addition to Tardeada 2015
AmigosNAZ staff report Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces continues to expand its free line-up of entertainment at the “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada 2015” fiesta on Saturday, June 27 in the parking lot of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Joining the festivities this year was Desierto…
Mariachi Sol Azteca & Compania de Danza Folklorica Arizona make successful return to Tardeada 2015
AmigosNAZ staff report Calling Flagstaff their second home, Tucson’s Mariachi Sol Azteca and Compania de Danza Folklorica Arizona made a successful return to the “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada 2015” fiesta on Saturday, June 27 in the parking lot of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. The…
Community dances the day, night away to sounds of Grupo Fierro of Tucson at Tardeada 2015
AmigosNAZ staff report The crowd was dancing throughout the day and late into the evening when Grupo Fierro of Tucson took to the stage at the “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada 2015” fiesta on Saturday, June 27 in the parking lot of Our…
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present ‘Summertime Tardeada’ on June 27 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
FLAGSTAFF, AZ — Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invite the public to attend its second annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada” fiesta from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 27 to celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots.…
Volunteers needed to help plan for 2015 ‘Grad Night’ on May 29
FLAGSTAFF — Calling all parents, family, guardians and friends of this year’s Flagstaff area high school grads! Be part of creating a FREE, safe and fun event called Grad Night, for our high school grads (FUSD, charter schools and homeschoolers)…
Fiesta de Mayo returns May 16-17 to Sunnyside, Flagstaff
Carnival opens Thursday, May 14 FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc. will present its 20th annual Fiesta de Mayo on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17 at the Greenlaw Village Shopping Center, 2160 N. 4th St., Flagstaff.…
Community health, information events set for May 16
FLAGSTAFF — “Ahoy to Summer — Anchors Aweigh to Health,” a Children’s Health & Wellness Fair, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at the Flagstaff Aquaplex. Explore all of the fun summer activities and…
KSZN, Radio Sunnyside begins volunteer selection process
FLAGSTAFF — Community Radio station KSZN-Flagstaff 101.5 FM, Radio Sunnyside is selecting and training program hosts, organizers reported in a media release. The station is tentatively scheduled to go on the air in late May, organizers reported in a Facebook post.…
Guest commentary: Cinco de Mayo — A battle for recognition
Editor’s note: AmigosNAZ welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of AmigosNAZ. By Dr. Lily Rivera / Guest contributor…
NAU to present ‘The Border: Words and Music by Peg Bowden and Natalia Serna’ on April 20
FLAGSTAFF — “The Border: Words and Music by Peg Bowden and Natalia Serna” will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday, April 20 in Liberal Arts 136, Building 19 at Northern Arizona University. The event is free and open to the public.…
NAU to present ‘An Evening with Ailyn Morera’ on April 16
FLAGSTAFF — “An Evening with Ailyn Morera” will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at Liberal Arts 136, Building 18 at Northern Arizona University. The event is free and open to the public. Morera will be telling stories…
NAU Immigration Awareness Series to present ‘An Evening with Margaret Regan’ on April 2
FLAGSTAFF — The NAU Immigration Awareness Series will present “An Evening with Margaret Regan” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2 in Liberal Arts 120, Building 18. Regan will read from her new book, Detained and Deported: Stories of Immigrant Families under…
NAU’s Immigration Awareness Series to present ‘Aquí y Allá’ on March 31
FLAGSTAFF — NAU’s Immigration Awareness Series will present “Aquí y Allá,” a film written and directed by Antonio Méndez Esparza, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 at Liberal Arts 120. The feature film follows Pedro de los Santos Juarez, a Mexican…
Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to hold official grand opening on March 28
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc.’s Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños will hold its official grand opening from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at 2532 E. 7th Ave., at the Southwest corner of the Cal-Ranch…
San Diego-based Chican@ comedy troupe Teatro Izcalli to present free performance at NAU on March 10
FLAGSTAFF — Teatro Izcalli, a San Diego-based Chican@ comedy troupe, to present a free performance at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 at NAU’s Ashurst Hall, organizers reported in a media release. Teatro Izcalli’s actos (sketches) address issues such as racism, identity,…
CANCELED — ‘Paint & Wine in the Pines’ to be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center on March 6
DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE MARCH 6 EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. DETAILS TO COME FOR THE NEXT EVENT ON MAY 1 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present its monthly “Paint & Wine in the Pines”…
Tickets available for 2015 Child Abuse Prevention Kickoff Luncheon on March 26
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth (CCC&Y) will present the the 2015 Annual Child Abuse Prevention Kickoff Luncheon Fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Little America, 2515 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff, in…
‘An Evening with Luis Alberto Urrea,’ finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, will be held at NAU on March 4
FLAGSTAFF — The Immigration Awareness Series program “rAn Evening with Luis Alberto Urrea” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at Northern Arizona University at Prochnow Auditorium, directly south across the street from the High Country Conference Center.…
Festival of Dreams shows off new marketplace. Continues Feb. 22
Hover above for a larger image and description of the photo AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — Members of the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños reported a steady stream of visitors and customers during the opening weekend of the new…
Sunnyside neighborhood in Flagstaff celebrates ‘Festival of Dreams’
FLAGSTAFF —The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc.’s Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños will present the “Festival of Dreams” from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 at…
Free movie screening of ‘Underwater Dreams’ to be held at Coconino High School on March 5
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — The free movie screening of “Underwater Dreams” will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at the Coconino High School Main Auditorium, 2801 Izabel St., Flagstaff. Written and directed by Mary Mazzio, and narrated…
Migrant experience to be subject of NAU art continuing through April 30
FLAGSTAFF — A new exhibit that highlights the experiences of migrants who have tried to cross the Mexico border will be on display on NAU’s campus through April 30, the university reported this week in a media release. “Culpable,” a site-specific installation,…
Feast Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe to be celebrated with procession, luminaries, Mariachi Mass, community potluck on Dec. 11 & 12
FLAGSTAFF — The Feast Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe to be celebrated with a procession, luminaries, a Mariachi Mass and community potluck on Dec. 11 & 12 in Flagstaff. The Guadalupanas, with Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and San Francisco de Assis…
Health: Food preparation safety key to successful holiday meals
By the Coconino County Public Health Services District As the holidays approach and families across the county make plans for gatherings, the Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) is stressing the importance of making food safety part of the…
Home / Casa: Attending open houses in Flagstaff
By Egle Rucci / Village Land Shoppe Inc. When you visit open houses in Flagstaff, you get a chance to see a home at your own pace. Viewing a home with your agent is helpful because you can ask questions…
Food / Cocina: Host a merry, memorable holiday party
Editor’s note: A timely article first published in the December 2013 edition of AmigosNAZ. By Metro Editorial Services (MS) The holidays are the most festive time of the year, and no holiday season is complete without a party or two…
‘Paint & Wine in the Pines’ beginning art class to be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center on Dec. 5
CLICK HERE TO RSVP, MAKE PAYMENT FOR DEC. 5, 2014 ART CLASS FLAGSTAFF — The next ‘Paint & Wine in the Pines’ beginning art class @ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday,…
Snowdrift Art Space in Winslow celebrates Día de los Muertos
From AmigosNAZ staff reports While a strong breeze prevented the traditional procession and burning of the offerings to the dearly departed, it was not enough to dampen the spirits at the Snowdrift Art Space which presented its annual Día de…
Region welcomes 11th annual Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum of Northern Arizona
From AmigosNAZ staff reports It was a weekend filled with music, entertainment, and, most importantly, reverence for those who have gone before us as Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the Museum of Northern Arizona partnered for the 11th annual Celebraciones de…
Día de los Muertos events continue in Winslow through Nov. 2
Other events scheduled from Oct. 30 through Nov. 2 WINSLOW — Snowdrift Art Space, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, the Winslow Arts Trust and the Winslow Chamber of Commerce will present a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday,…
Día de los Muertos celebration at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village continues in Sedona through Nov. 2
SEDONA — The third annual Marigold Mural Project for Día de los Muertos will be held from Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, 336 State Route 179, Sedona. The public mural at Calle Independencia allows visitors…
11th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente to be presented at the Museum of Northern Arizona on Oct 25-26. Members reception to be held Oct. 24
Museum member’s reception on Oct. 24 FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the Museum of Northern Arizona will present the 11th annual Celebracíones de la Gente on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26 at the museum. Scheduled entertainment includes Mariachi Sol…
Center for Indigenous Culture to present ‘Ani Cordero’s Latin American Songs of Love and Protest’ on Oct. 17
FLAGSTAFF — The Center for Indigenous Culture will present Ani Cordero in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at CIMC, 213 S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff. Cordero’s Latin American Songs of Love and Protest brings together an extraordinary group of musicians…
‘Border Songs: An Evening of Music and Spoken Word’ on Oct. 11 to benefit No More Deaths / No Más Muertes
FLAGSTAFF — “Border Songs: An Evening of Music and Spoken Word,” an event to raise awareness and benefit No More Deaths / No Más Muertes, will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Northern Arizona University Campus…
October cover story / Portada: Día de los Muertos events come alive in region
Celebraciones de la Gente in Flagstaff, Día de los Muertos events in Sedona, Winslow part of growing movement By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ Soon the aroma of marigolds and copal incense will waft through the air, beckoning spirits to…
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present an ‘Art Class @ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center’ on Oct. 3
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present an “Art Class @ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center” from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 at 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Artist Vangie Rodriguez will lead you in painting sugar…
‘Baila Conmigo – Dance with Me’ to be held Sept. 27 at NAU
FLAGSTAFF — As part of its 2014 Latin@ Heritage Month celebration, Inclusion and Multicultural Services at Northern Arizona University will present “Baila Conmigo – Dance with Me” from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at Ashurst Hall, Bldg. 11, NAU. “Come…
Dancers celebrate opening of the Grand Canyon Salsa Festival 2014
Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — From a picnic and dancing at the Grand Canyon to dance workshops and performances in Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon Salsa Festival 2014 provided a wide variety of opportunities for…
Mercado de Sueños / Dream Market to be held on Sept. 19 in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association and NAU will present the Mercado de los Sueños / Dream Marketplace from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 at 2532 E. Seventh, near the corner of Fourth and 7th streets. Mercado de los…
11th annual Fiesta de Independencia to be held Sept. 21 in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association will present its 11th annual Fiesta de Independencia from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Mercado de los Sueños / Dream Marketplace, 2532 E. Seventh, near the corner of Fourth and Seventh…
Screening of ‘Fruitvale Station’ to be held Sept. 23 at NAU
FLAGSTAFF — As part of its 2014 Latin@ Heritage Month celebration, Inclusion and Multicultural Services at Northern Arizona University will present the screening of “Fruitvale Station” from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the Franke College of Business, Gardner Auditorium. “Fruitvale…
‘Which Way Home’ screening on NAU campus on Sept. 10
FLAGSTAFF — Northern Arizona University’s Latin American Studies will present a free screening of Which Way Home at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the Liberal Arts building, room 120. The 2009 film, directed by Rebecca Cammisa, follows several unaccompanied child migrants as…
September cover story / Portada: Hispanic Heritage Month coming fast
Events include salsa festival, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces First Friday Art Walk, and Hispanic independence celebrations in Sedona, Flagstaff By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ It’s last-minute planning time for upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month events in Northern Arizona. While the month is officially celebrated…
Grand Canyon Salsa Festival 2014 to be held through Sept. 7
FLAGSTAFF — The Grand Canyon Salsa Festival 2014, featuring workshops and dance competitions, will be held Sept. 4-7 in Flagstaff. The event seeks to facilitate education, awareness, and mutual sharing and bring together dance talents from the local, national and…
Vive Selena performance to be held Aug. 31 at Coconino County Fair
FLAGSTAFF — Vive Selena will perform at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 31 at the Coconino County Fair. The tribute to the music of Selena Quintanilla will feature such hits as Baila Esta Cumbia, Amor Prohibido, Techno Cumbia, Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,…
Mercado de Sueños celebrates July 18 gathering in Flagstaff. Next event is Aug. 15
Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — More booths, more art, more music and food could be found at the second Mercado de Sueños / Dream Marketplace held July 18 near the corner of 7th and…
Capoeira Amizade Flagstaff to perform July 25 at Heritage Square, Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Summer Nights on the Square presents Downtown Friday Nights featuring performances by Capoeira Amizade Flagstaff and Jimmy DeBlois from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 25 at Heritage Square, downtown Flagstaff. Capoeira Amizade Flagstaff is a local group of people…
Bilingual report: Mercado de los Sueños / Dream Marketplace to be held on July 18
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association and NAU will present the Mercado de los Sueños/Dream Marketplace with local artists, live music, local vendors and diverse multi-cultural artisans and crafters from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 18. Mercado de los Sueños is a…
Free ‘Concert in the Park’ presented by Hermosa Vida to be held July 9 in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Hermosa Vida will sponsor a free outdoor concert from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 at Bushmaster Park, 3150 N. Alta Vista, Flagstaff. The event is part of a series of concerts on…
Mariachi Mass brings community together at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — With heavenly mariachi music coming from above, more than 150 people took part in a special Mariachi Mass held on Sunday, June 29 at Our Lady of Guadalupe…
Inaugural ‘Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada and Oldies Car Show’ on June 28 draws larger than expected crowds
Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Organizers of the inaugural “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada and Oldies Car Show” on June 28 were hoping all their hard advance work would pay off and bring in…
Literacy fair at Killip Elementary School helps youth, parents get right start on education
Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — Community leaders read to young people, parents and others spoke about the value of education, while youth took part in a variety of activities including exercise programs and…
Mercado de Sueños celebrates its grand opening on June 20. Next event is July 18
Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Music, food and plenty of arts and crafts could be found at the inaugural Mercado de Sueños / Dream Marketplace, which celebrated its grand opening on June 20…
Bilingual report: Mercado de los Sueños / Dream Marketplace to hold grand opening on June 20
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association and NAU announce the grand opening of the Mercado de los Sueños/Dream Marketplace with local artists, live music, local vendors and diverse multi-cultural artisans and crafters from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 20 Mercado de los…