Posts Tagged ‘Zarco Guerrero’
Volver II: Gratitude with Curandera Patricia Federico-Ruiz
In a world that is constantly moving at a fast pace, it is easy to lose ourselves. This is why it is so important to be grounded through what we eat, what we practice and what we expose ourselves to. Curandera Patricia Federico-Ruiz, the creator of Volver, envisioned an Earth Day gathering that would help…
Read MoreVolver II with Chef Zarco Guerrero
Cultural Coalition is preparing for its Second Annual Volver II brunch fundraiser! This is a special event, celebrating the culinary arts, healing arts and performing arts thanks to three incredible artists and healers; sculptor Zarco Guerrero, healer Patricia Federico and musician Gustavo Angeles. Volver is about returning to our roots through our cultural practices. Last…
Read MoreMikiztli in Mesa – A Dia de Los Muertos Celebration!
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 no word for death in the Náhuatl language. We viewed death as a transition from this life to the next, called Mikiztli, a transformation or…
Read MoreEverything you’ve always wanted to know about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
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, you might even be unfamiliar with some of the vocabulary or traditions of Day of the Dead. Not to fear though! Today we’re answering all…
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: i.d.e.a. Museum
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. Museum. The i.d.e.a. Museum is known for its ever-changing art exhibitions, hands-on, multi-sensory art projects and its increasing use of technology and STEAM (Science, Technology,…
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