Masked Parade – Cultural Coalition

Mikiztli in Mesa – A Dia de Los Muertos Celebration!

By carmen November 3, 2016Behind The Scenes, Blog, Dance, Dia de los Muertos, Events, Festival, Festivals, Music

Mikiztli [mee-keesh-tleeh] and its history can be found tracing far back into Anáhuac, the original name of pre-colonial Meso America. Before the arrival of the Europeans, the indigenous peoples had…

Everything you’ve always wanted to know about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

By carmen October 22, 2016Behind The Scenes, Dia de los Muertos, Events, Festivals, October Festival

If you’ve never celebrated Dia de Los Muertos before, or learned about its history you might have some questions about the origin of the holiday. If you’re not a Spanish-speaker,…

Community Spotlight: i.d.e.a. Museum

By carmen October 6, 2016Behind The Scenes, El Puente, El Puente Fest, Events, Festivals, Music, October Festival

This week on the 20th anniversary blog series it only feels right to talk about a community fixture catering to kids and families in Mesa for 38 years, the i.d.e.a.…

Barrio Stories featured at El Puente Fest!

By carmen August 27, 2016Artist Updates, Behind The Scenes, Dance, El Puente, El Puente Fest, Events, Festivals, Music, October Festival, Theater

At this year’s El Puente Fest in Tempe, the guests will be treated to a delightful scene from the ground breaking play that features four outstanding eight-foot tall processional sculptures…