Tag: Flagstaff Nuestras Raices

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces says ‘Thank You’ to everyone who supported and attended the 21st Annual Anniversary of Celebraciones de la Gente on Oct. 26-27, 2024 at the Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • November 1, 2024 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces this week offered a big THANK YOU to everyone who supported and attended the 21th anniversary annual Celebraciones de la Gente — Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead festival at the Museum of Northern Arizona on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26 and 27.

Celebraciones cultural performances included Mariachi Rubor, a celebrated all-female ensemble, Ballet Folklorico de Colores of Flagstaff, local favorite Alena Chavez and NAU Banda Latino de Caribe. Children and families participated in hands-on activities such as decorating sugar skulls and face painting. Arts and crafts vendors featured art, handmade goods and cultural treasures.

21st annual Celebraciones de la Gente honors vibrant tradition Oct. 26-27 at Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • October 24, 2024 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The 21st Annual Celebraciones de la Gente (Celebrations of the People) takes place Oct. 26 and 27 at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Held in partnership with Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, the community event honors a vibrant tradition with a weekend of remembrances, joy and cultural immersion.

In the spirit of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Celebraciones invites people to experience the magic of colorful ofrendas (altars), unique tributes to loved ones passed, in the museum’s Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard. As the sun sets on Saturday, the courtyard transforms into a candlelit scene for Courtyard After Dark. Visitors can take in glowing ofrendas under the night sky while enjoying Mexican sweets and hot chocolate.

Community concludes 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month with variety of events

by Community Contributor • October 18, 2024 • Comments Off

From a print making demonstration by Southern California artists visiting Flagstaff, to an Ofrenda 101 cultural education session for county employees and an information display at a local library, the community found a number of ways to celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month in Coconino County.

***

The HeArt Box gallery in downtown Flagstaff presented “Sendero Gráfico: Southwest Route” with Los Angeles artists Daniel González and Pável Acevedo on Oct. 15.

The artists displayed and sold a variety of their print work during the event, many which touched on Day of the Dead and the Mexican graphic art tradition. They also demonstrated their ink screen making talents, with patrons purchasing an array of clothing featuring their artwork.

Deadline approaching (Sept. 16) for exhibitors to participate in our new Arts & Crafts Vendors Plaza at the 2024 Celebraciones de la Gente

by Community Contributor • August 30, 2024 • Comments Off

By Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces

The Museum of Northern Arizona and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invite you to participate in the 21st annual Celebraciones de la Gente, a lively Day of the Dead Festival on Oct. 26, 27, 2024

Exhibitor booths will be open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

Please click here to download and fill out a vendor application before we are sold out. The deadline is Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. Send the completed application to ctaillac@musnaz.org or call (928) 440-6480

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates 9th annual Summertime Tardeada on Aug. 10 and Mariachi Mass on Aug. 11

by AmigosNAZ.com • August 16, 2024 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Threatening skies didn’t keep the crowd away when Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrated its 9th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival” on Aug. 10 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Nearly 400 visitors had the opportunity to enjoy the celebration with performances by the all-female Mariachi Rubor Femenil from Phoenix, Ballet Folklorico de Colores – Flagstaff, with dance music by Soul Persuasion from Phoenix.

Mariachi Rubor Femenil will be performing again in Flagstaff during the upcoming Celebraciones de la Gente Oct. 26, 27 at the Museum of Northern Arizona.

The Tardeada concluded promptly at 7 p.m. with a nearby lighting strike at the end of the Soul Persuasion performance. The Tardeada also included the annual Veterans recognition, games for adults and children, food and the return a classic car show.

This year’s Premier Sponsors were the Cococnino County Board of Supervisors, the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC). and San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church, with the support of a number of community groups.

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present 9th annual Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada on Aug. 10

by Community Contributor • August 9, 2024 • Comments Off

Mariachi Rubor Femenil, Soul Persuasion and Ballet Folklorico de Colores — Flagstaff to headline FREE event. Veterans are encouraged to attend so they can participate in the traditional group photo

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present its FREE 9th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival, from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff.

The event was launched in 2014 to pay homage to past traditional tardeada and jamaica celebrations in the neighborhood and at the historic church, which was constructed by the local Hispanic community in 1926.

Premier sponsors for 2024 include Cococnino County Board of Supervisors, the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) and San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church, with additional sponsors to date including AmigosNAZ, APS, Barbara Arnold, Dale Crick Purple Hear Chapter No. 793, Duran Family, Flagstaff Findlay Toyota, Guadalupanas, Lozano’s Flagstaff Mortuary, Mama B’s, Mike and Ronda’s The Place, Nackard Pepsi and Nestlé Purina.

Community celebrates Cinco de Mayo with annual dance at the American Legion in Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • May 7, 2024 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Community members spent a lively evening dancing, enjoying bowlfulls of posole, participating and having a good time during the annual Cinco de Mayo Dance, featuring Los Alambrados, held at the American Legion Mark A. Moore Post 3 on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

The event was presented by the American Legion Auxiliary and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces.

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces / Museum of Northern Arizona among finalists named for 2024 Viola Awards by Creative Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • February 23, 2024 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raices & the Museum of Northern Arizona: 20th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente has been selected as a 2024 Viola Awards Finalists for the Excellence in Collaboration category by Creative Flagstaff.

The winners of the category will be announced on March 23, 2024 at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Flagstaff.

The 20th anniversary annual Celebraciones de la Gente — Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead festival was held Oct. 21, 22 at the Museum of Northern Arizona.

The event, a partnership between Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the Museum of Northern Arizona, featured the return of the the ever-popular InTlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Fire Dancers, Ballet Folklorico de Colores — Flagstaff, El Charro Bohemia, sugar skull and other workshops, and the display of nearly two dozen ofrendas/altars in the historic Jaime Golightly Courtyard.

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces says ‘Thank You’ to everyone who supported and attended the 20th Annual Anniversary of Celebraciones de la Gente on Oct. 21-22, 2023 at the Museum of Northern Arizona

by AmigosNAZ.com • October 27, 2023 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces this week offered a big THANK YOU to everyone who supported and attended the 20th anniversary annual Celebraciones de la Gente — Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead festival at the Museum of Northern Arizona on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21 and 22.

This year’s event featured the return of the ever-popular InTlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Fire Dancers and Ballet Folklorico de Colores — Flagstaff performing on both days of the festival in the Branigar/Chase Discovery Center, along with daily performances in the historic Jaime Golightly Courtyard by El Charro Bohemia.

The 2023 Celebraciones de la Gente was supported in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts which receives support from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional Premier Sponsors include Coconino County District 2 Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez and the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) and APS. Celebraciones presented in partnership with the Museum of Northern Arizona.

The event celebrated the history and culture of Mexican, Mexican American and Latin@ communities in Northern Arizona at this annual fall event, which will include music, dance, food and heartfelt remembrances.

Community members learn about Dia de Los Muertos ofrendas, customs during ‘Ofrenda 101’ and ‘Halloween vs. Día de los Muertos’ presentations at the Flagstaff Public Library

by Community Contributor • October 6, 2023 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Library patrons had the opportunity to learn about Dia de Los Muertos ofrendas, the meaning behind items on a family altar and other cultural customs honoring the dearly departed during a session presented by Flagstaff Nuestras Raices at the Flagstaff Public Library on Oct. 5.

In preparation for its 20th annual Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum of Northern Arizona on Oct. 21-22, Flagstaff Nuestras Raices has been presenting a series of information lectures for Coconino County employees and patrons at the Camp Verde Public Library.

Flagstaff Nuestras Raices President Lydia Anaya and treasurer Becca DeLapp presented the “Ofrenda 101” session, creating a temporary ofrenda in the library’s Community Room.
They presented information about the meaning behind the use of colored candles, marigold flowers, water, salt, and your loved ones favorite foods.

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present ‘Ofrenda 101’ and ‘Halloween vs. Día de los Muertos’ workshops at the Flagstaff Public Library on Oct. 5

by Community Contributor • October 2, 2023 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present a “Ofrenda 101” workshop on from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday Oct. 5 at the Flagstaff Public Library, 300 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff.

Join us for two back-to-back presentations by Flagstaff Nuestras Raices:

OFRENDAS 101

Join us as we learn about the history of creating your own family ofrenda / altar and about the meaning behind the use of colored candles, marigold flowers, water, salt, and your loved ones favorite foods. The presentation will include the creation of an ofrenda!

HALLOWEEN vs DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

Día de los Muertos is celebrated in México and many Latin America countries on November 2nd. Given that Halloween (October 31st), All Saints Day (November 1st) and All Souls Day (November 2nd) tumble into each other, the confusion between the celebrations is understandable. Come hear a brief history of these cultural traditions.

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces takes trip south to teach Ofrenda 101 lesson at Camp Verde Community Library — Presentation reported in the Camp Verde Journal. Click here to see the entire story

by Community Contributor • September 25, 2023 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — In preparation for upcoming Dia de Los Muertos celebrations in the region, members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces took a road trip south to teach an “Ofrenda 101” workshop at the Camp Verde Community Library on Sept. 15.

Community parents and children learned the basics of creating an ofrenda / altar, the placement of colored candles, family photos, favorite foods and other items on an ofrenda.

The library, which created its own ofrenda, is presenting a series of workshops and programs ahead of the annual Dia de Los Muertos Celebration from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Phillip England Community Arts Center, 210 Camp Lincoln Road, Camp Verde

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to celebrate 8th annual Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada on Aug. 12

by Community Contributor • August 11, 2023 • Comments Off

Mariachi de Nuevo Mexico, Soul Persuasion and Ballet Folklorico de Colores — Flagstaff to headline FREE event. Veterans are encouraged to attend so they can participate in the traditional group photo

FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invites the public to attend its 8th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival” from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff.

The event is FREE, open to the public and has drawn upwards of 400 visitors in past years. This year’s Premier Sponsors are the Cococnino County Board of Supervisors and the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC).

Flagstaff annual Cinco de Mayo celebration to be held May 5 at the American Legion

by Community Contributor • May 5, 2023 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff annual Cinco de Mayo celebration will be held from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 5 at the American Legion — Mark A Moore Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff.

Hosted by the Auxiliary and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, the event includes a dinner ($12) from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and the dance from 7 to 11 p.m.

Flagstaff community holds 2022 Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

by AmigosNAZ.com • December 16, 2022 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff community enjoyed the return of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Chapel with the procession from the chapel to St. Francis de Asia Catholic Church on Dec. 11. Once arriving at the church, worshippers attended a Rosary and a play on the origins of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

The next day, nearly 200 luminarias lighted the way for worshipers who came to the chapel for the 6 a.m. Rosary, followed by the performance of Mañanitas and a Mass.

Following the mass, worshipers were invited downstairs to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Center (The Basement) for coffee, hot chocolate and Mexican sweet bread, presented by members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces.

Preparations at the chapel began earlier in the week when members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces gathered in the basement for the creation of the nearly 200 bags of sand and the placement of the candles.

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates its 2022 Tardeada Festival, Mariachi Mass

by Community Contributor • August 26, 2022 • Comments Off

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces honored the region’s Hispanic roots by celebrating the seventh annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklorico Festival” on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church south of downtown Flagstaff

The free event drew more than 250 people with the entertainment stage featuring El Mariachi Tapatio de Tucson, dance music by La Banda Las Catrinas from Tucson, Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff.

The highlight of the event included the presentation of certificates honoring the service of all veterans who attended the celebration.

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present 7th annual Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada on Aug. 20

by Community Contributor • August 19, 2022 • Comments Off

Free event, which has drawn upwards of 400 guests, provides cultural education to community, honors all veterans in region. Mariachi Mass to be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Aug. 21.

FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present its 7th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklorico Festival” from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff.

Community celebrates in-person return of Celebraciones de la Gente

by AmigosNAZ.com • October 29, 2021 • Comments Off

Celebraciones de la Gente, the annual Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead celebration, returned to the Museum of Northern Arizona on Oct. 23-24 with an appreciative crowd who strolled around the historic Jaime Golightly Courtyard to view family ofrendas / altars, view workshops on creating ofrendas, a presentation honoring the more than 400 people who died due to COVID-19 in Coconino County, dance performances by Ballet Folklorico de Colores — Flagstaff and music by Mariachi Tradición de México from Tucson and Los Alambrados Flagstaff.

The 18th annual event, which was hosted by the Museum of Northern Arizona, in partnership with Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, was presented virtually in 2020 due the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

In-person 18th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente returns to the Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • October 15, 2021 • Comments Off

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates the in-person return of Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead when the 18th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente is presented at the Museum of Northern Arizona on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 23 and 24.

Celebrate the history and culture of Mexican, Mexican American and Latin@ communities in Northern Arizona at this annual fall event, which will include music, dance, food and heartfelt remembrances.

In partnership with Flagstaff’s Nuestras Raíces, the museum’s Jaime Golightly Courtyard will be transformed into a beautiful lit setting, with intricately cut papel picado (pierced paper) and lovely arrange ofrendas (altars) to welcome past loved ones to the party.

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates 2021 Summertime Tardeada

by Community Contributor • September 3, 2021 • Comments Off

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces honored the region’s Hispanic roots by celebrating the return of the sixth annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklorico Festival” on Saturday, Aug. 21 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church south of downtown Flagstaff

The free event drew a record crowd, according to event organizers, with the entertainment stage featuring Mariachi Herencia de Cuco Del Cid and Nueva Vibra, both from Tucson, Ballet Folklorico de Colores and Alena Chavez from Flagstaff.

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces announces schedule for 2021 Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada on Aug. 21, 2021

by Community Contributor • August 19, 2021 • Comments Off

To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invites the public to attend its sixth annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklorico Festival” from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff.

The event is FREE, open to the public and has drawn upwards of 400 visitors in past years. See image below for the full schedule.

What is a Tardeada? It’s a vibrant afternoon festival and social dance celebrating Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture and community history. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors is the premier sponsor.

Museum of Northern Arizona / Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces / Coconino County partner to present variety of virtual Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos events

by Community Contributor • October 30, 2020 • Comments Off

Museum of Northern Arizona presents recordings of Sugar Skull livestream workshop, “Day of the Dead Decoded: Ofrendas  101” and virtual view of ofrenda / altar in the Colton Community Garden

While we can’t enjoy a traditional Celebraciones de la Gente, members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, the Museum of Northern Arizona and Coconino County have been busy with a number of virtual Día de los Muertos projects.

Turning of the seasons at the Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • October 26, 2020 • Comments Off

Message from Mary –

Fall is in the air and the oak and aspen trees around the museum are turning gorgeous colors. This is the time of year when we would normally be preparing for Celebraciones, but of course we are not able to have such a large gathering this year. Instead, we’re celebrating Dia de los Muertos with two beautiful community ofrendas. One is in the museum building courtesy of Flagstaff Nuestras Raices and the other in our Colton Community Garden. I hope you’ll come see them.

As the colder weather and shorter days bring us inside, the museum offers many experiences to enjoy indoors, whether by signing up for the Docent Training program, embarking on a virtual trip through the Grand Canyon with geologist Wayne Ranney, or coming to visit the museum. The staff and I look forward to seeing you at MNA, online or in person.

Mary Kershaw
Executive Director & CEO
Museum of Northern Arizona

Celebraciones de la Gente postponed until 2021

by Community Contributor • August 14, 2020 • Comments Off

The 17th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum of Northern Arizona has been postponed until 2021. Originally scheduled for Oct. 24-25, 2020, the Day of the Dead festival was rescheduled for the health and safety of all of our artists, visitors and staff.

Rooted in community, this weekend-long event has been presented at the museum in partnership with Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces. It features fine art and unique crafts, music and dancing, colorful and elaborate ofrendas (altars), insightful heritage programs and Day of the Dead inspired crafts for the kids.

Members of Nuestras Raices and the Museum of Northern Arizona are currently working on virtual Celebraciones de la Gente programming for this year. Details to come shortly.

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces wins big at CCC’s virtual 2020 4th of July Parade

by Community Contributor • July 10, 2020 • Comments Off

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces joined other major nonprofits such the United Way of Northern Arizona, The Literacy Center and the Flagstaff Community Band to secure 1st place in the non-profit category at Cococnino Community College’s virtual 2020 4th of July Parade.

“Thank you again for your participation in the first ever Shoebox Fourth of July Parade. As of right now, the video for the parade (with nearly 60 entries) has been viewed almost 1,500 times,” said April Sandoval, assistant to the CCC president. “We are so appreciative for the many community partners across the county that took the time to make a float. You all made the parade something really special, and we were astounded by your creativity and community spirit. The parade is on our YouTube channel and can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkwFQq_RrZg&t=6s.

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates successful First Friday Sugar Skull workshop

by AmigosNAZ.com • October 11, 2019 • Comments Off

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrated a successful First Friday Sugar Skull workshop at Banderas Craft Tacos in downtown Flagstaff on Oct. 4, 2019. Nearly three dozen sugar skulls were decorated by…

Nov. 1 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present Día de Los Muertos / Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Sale at Flagstaff First Friday Artwalk

by Community Contributor • September 1, 2019 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — To help you get ready for upcoming Día de Los Muertos / Day of the Dead celebrations, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will sell decorated Sugar Skulls ($20 each) at the Flagstaff First Friday Artwalk from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1…

Oct. 4 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces presents annual Sugar Skull Workshop at Banderas Craft Tacos in downtown Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • August 1, 2019 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present its annual Sugar Skull-making workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 at Banderas Craft Tacos, 11 E. Aspen Ave., downtown Flagstaff. Come learn the secrets of turning water and sugar into skulls…

Summer Mariachi Mass returns to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

by AmigosNAZ • July 12, 2019 • Comments Off

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2019 FLAGSTAFF — Once again the sweet sounds of mariachi music filled Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Flagstaff when Mariachi Sol Azteca from Tucson returned on June 30, 2019.…

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates return of Summertime Tardeada Festival

by AmigosNAZ • July 1, 2019 • Comments Off

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ.com FLAGSTAFF — Temperatures in the mid-80s could not deter community members and supporters of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces as the region celebrated the return the Summertime Tardeada Festival at Our Lady of…

Mariachi Sol Azteca, Mariachi Tradición de Mexico to perform at Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada on June 29, 2019

by Community Contributor • June 28, 2019 • Comments Off

Veterans are encouraged to arrive by 11:30 a.m. so they can participate in the traditional group photo and receive their veterans recognition certificates. FLAGSTAFF, AZ (June 21, 2019) — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invites the public…

Flagstaff celebrates 2019 Cinco de Mayo with dinner, dance at the American Legion

by Community Contributor • May 10, 2019 • Comments Off

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF — They were dancing late into the night as the American Legion Auxiliary and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces presented the 2nd annual “Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance,” on May…

June 29 — Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada, featuring mariachi and folklórico performers, returns to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

by Community Contributor • May 1, 2019 • Comments Off

The celebration also includes a tribute to veterans in the region. All veterans are encouraged to attend for the traditional group photo and the presentation of veteran recognition certificates at 11:30 a.m. FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots,…

American Legion Auxiliary, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance on May 4

by Community Contributor • April 3, 2019 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The American Legion Auxiliary and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present a “Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance,” on Saturday, May 4 at American Legion Post No. 3, 204 W. Birch St., Flagstaff. Open to the public. The…

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces presents Ofrenda 101 workshop at CCC

by Community Contributor • October 26, 2018 • Comments Off

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / © AmigosNAZ.com 2017 FLAGSTAFF — Several dozen students, staff members, administrators and community guests gathered in the Commons at Coconino Community College’s Lone Tree campus to receive a unique lesson on honoring departed…

Oct. 5 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces presents annual Sugar Skull Workshop at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cultural Center ‘The Basement’

by Community Contributor • September 1, 2018 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present its annual Sugar Skull-making workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Arts Center “The Basement,” 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Come learn the…

Flagstaff celebrates 2018 Armed Forces Day Parade

by AmigosNAZ • May 22, 2018 • Comments Off

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — The community celebrated the annual Armed Forces Day Parade held Saturday, May 19, 2018 in downtown Flagstaff. The parade theme was “Freedom is Not Free.” The event honored local veterans…

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to participate in 12th Annual Flagstaff Armed Forces Day Parade on May 19

by AmigosNAZ.com • May 18, 2018 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will participate in the 12th Annual Flagstaff Armed Forces Day Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2018 in downtown Flagstaff. The parade theme is “Freedom is Not Free.” During the parade, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will…

Remembering Christina Anaya

by AmigosNAZ.com • May 18, 2018 • Comments Off

File photos by AmigosNAZ / ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — Members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the wider community of Flagstaff were sadden this week to hear of the passing of Christina Anaya, a life-long community advocate in the region. Christina was…

May 5 — American Legion Auxiliary, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance

by Community Contributor • April 1, 2018 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The American Legion Auxiliary and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present a “Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance,” on Saturday, May 5 at American Legion Post No. 3, 204 W. Birch St., Flagstaff. The Dinner will be held…

Ticket available at the door for Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance in Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • April 1, 2018 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Tickets will be available at the door for the “Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance” on Saturday, May 5 at American Legion Post No. 3, 204 W. Birch St., Flagstaff. The event is presented by the American Legion Auxiliary…

Lighting of the ofrendas greet museum members during 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente reception

by AmigosNAZ.com • October 27, 2017 • Comments Off

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — The Jaime Major Golightly Historic Courtyard was aglow with the flickering of hundreds of candles during the opening night reception of the 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente. The…

Visitors enjoy cultural performances, lectures on first day of 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente

by AmigosNAZ.com • October 27, 2017 • Comments Off

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — A record number of families lined up to take part in a sugar skull workshop before heading to attend dance, musical performances and cultural lectures during…

Community honors memories of families, friends with inspiring closing ceremony at 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente

by AmigosNAZ.com • October 27, 2017 • Comments Off

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — A rousing performance by NAU Mar y Sol and the always moving blessing of the ofrendas closing ceremony highlighted the final day of the 14th annual…

Celebraciones de la Gente returns to the Museum of Northern Arizona on Oct. 21-22

by Community Contributor • October 15, 2017 • Comments Off

Member Preview will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 FLAGSTAFF — Celebrate Mexican cultural traditions at the 14th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente, a lively Day of the Dead festival. Rooted in community, this weekend-long event is presented…

Oct. 6 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present annual Sugar Skull-making workshop

by Community Contributor • October 6, 2017 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present its annual Sugar Skull-making workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Arts Center “The Basement,” 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Come learn the…

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates 2017 Summertime Tardeada Mariachi & Folklorico Festival

by AmigosNAZ.com • June 30, 2017 • Comments Off

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…

Fourth Annual Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada Festival to be held June 24 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mariachi Mass set for June 25

by Community Contributor • June 19, 2017 • Comments Off

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…

NAU students present inaugural Día de los Muertos celebration at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center

by AmigosNAZ.com • November 4, 2016 • Comments Off

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…

The lighting of the ofrendas greet museum members during 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente reception

by AmigosNAZ.com • October 27, 2016 • Comments Off

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…

Cultural performances, lectures and activities greet visitors on first day of 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente

by AmigosNAZ.com • October 27, 2016 • Comments Off

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…

Region celebrates second day of 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente

by AmigosNAZ.com • October 27, 2016 • Comments Off

From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Children, and their parents, began the day decorating sugar skulls with activities progressing to musical and dance performances and educational programs during the second day of the 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente. The sugar…

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present sugar skull-making workshop on Oct. 7

by Community Contributor • October 1, 2016 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present a sugar skull-making workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Come learn the secrets of turning water and…

Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Celebration to be held Nov. 2 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

by Community Contributor • October 1, 2016 • Comments Off

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…

Tardeada’s Mariachi Mass returns to Flagstaff

by AmigosNAZ.com • June 30, 2016 • Comments Off

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 Nuestras Raíces celebrates ‘2016 Summertime Tardeada’

by AmigosNAZ.com • June 30, 2016 • Comments Off

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 Nuestras Raíces to present 2016 Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada Mariachi & Folklorico Festival on June 25

by Community Contributor • June 10, 2016 • Comments Off

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 Nuestras Raíces to present youth art class on May 6

by Community Contributor • April 1, 2016 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present a youth art class led by Gabe Schmadel at 6:15 p.m. Friday, May 6 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Center, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Open to children ages 5 to 12.…

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to participate again in the ‘Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe’

by Community Contributor • December 1, 2015 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will join with other groups in the annual “Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe,” with activities scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 and 12. The event traditionally includes a procession starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 at Our…

Winslow community comes out to support Día de los Muertos

by AmigosNAZ.com • November 3, 2015 • Comments Off

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…

Page 1 of 2

1 2 »