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110 IN THE SHADE: We celebrate National Poetry Month
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (386+ words) Come one, come all. This is National Poetry Month. It's time to write a poem dedicated to a loved one or about a dream you've had, perhaps, a hope or desire that can't be conveyed in a text or email....
Mexican Consulate announces upcoming art exhibit at SDSU
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (557+ words) The Mexican Consulate in Calexico held a press conference to promote the art exhibition entitled "Past and Present," which will be held at the SDSU-IV Steppling Art Gallery starting on April 14. CALEXICO "A press conference was held on the lawn…...
Congressman Ruiz proposes federal airspace protections for music festivals
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (386+ words) From left to right, Ajah El Sayed, Suzie Nisthauz, Heather Henriksen, and Jenny Chen, all hailing from New York City, strike a pose in their vibrant red outfits on the first day of weekend two at the Coachella Valley Music…...
ONE CYR'S VIEW: CBS ends Radio News as upheaval continues
1+ week, 5+ day ago (608+ words) We recognize that this is a difficult time for those who will be leaving CBS News." Tom Cibrowski and Bari Weiss, respectively president and executive editor, and editor-in-chief, of CBS News, have announced bad news in a joint statement CBS…...
ECESD Arts Festival returns April 1 with Pop Art Theme
1+ week, 5+ day ago (300+ words) EL CENTRO " The El Centro Elementary School District (ECESD) Annual Arts Festival is back, and this year it's bursting with color, creativity, and bold expression, inspired by the vibrant world of Pop Art. Building on the success of past themes…...
Harlot Heart United to host Day of the Arts Festival
2+ week, 3+ day ago (467+ words) Get unlimited access with our Fair Special - Digital Access Subscription. Read our E-Edition, the digital replica of the print newspaper online, access content in exclusive sections including Family, Health, Business, Farm and more. Use promo code'digitalfair to take advantage of…...
Remembrances Photography Exhibit on Display at IVC
2+ week, 4+ day ago (279+ words) The entrance of the Juanita Lowe Art Gallery displays the name of its most current exhibition." Artist Jorge Estrada (left) and art gallery manager Jose Olmedo (right) prepare for the ribbon cutting of the exhibition." Entrance to the art gallery…...
LAND OF EXTREMES: Why networks? A different way to see the past
3+ week, 4+ day ago (403+ words) This column is the first part of a two-part series on how I approach artifacts at the Imperial Valley Desert Museum and how objects help us understand relationships between people and the landscape. I will begin with a small change…...
MEXICALI BRIEFS: Baja California grants cultural heritage status to rodeo and border festivals
3+ week, 6+ day ago (948+ words) Baja California grants cultural heritage status to rodeo and border festivals The state of Baja California has officially designated the rodeo, the Fiesta de la Misi'n, and the Fiesta de las Fronteras as protected cultural heritage sites, honoring traditions that…...
From Brawley to the big screen: How actor Anthony De La Cruz and filmmaker Roy Dorantes are making world-class cinema in Imperial Valley
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (713+ words) He cashed in stocks, bought equipment, and within a month was back on stage. His band eventually recorded at Westlake Studios in Los Angeles " where Michael Jackson made Thriller " and fame seemed within reach. Then his drummer didn't show up…...