Oaxaca Cultural Navigator : Norma Hawthorne

The Day Carlos Fuentes Died: Courage to Speak Up

OaxacaCulture — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:35:37 +0000

The Los Angeles Times pays tribute to the life of Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes who died Tuesday, March 15, 2013 at the age of 83. Fuentes was a prolific writer who crafted over 30 novels and non-fiction works. He was … Continue reading →

Third Annual Oaxaca Women’s Creative Writing + Yoga Retreat: Lifting Your Creative Voice

OaxacaCulture — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:08:41 +0000

Arrive Friday, March 8, leave Saturday, March 16, 2013–8 nights, 9 days. Our Third Annual Oaxaca Women’s Creative Writing and Yoga Retreat: Lifting Your Creative Voice is a workshop based in the Zapotec weaving village of Teotitlan del Valle. Imagine … Continue reading →

Are You Safer in Mexico or America?

OaxacaCulture — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:16:15 +0000

Should I travel to Mexico? Is it safe? What about Oaxaca? Robert Reid, Lonely Planet’s US travel editor wrote a blog post on May 10, 2012 about safety in Mexico, offering six reasons why Mexico is safe. The headline is … Continue reading →

Shop Mexico: The Artisan Sisters

OaxacaCulture — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:37:55 +0000

Welcome to our new online store — Shop Mexico: The Artisan Sisters. We are sisters in real life, Norma Hawthorne and Barbara Beerstein. We are passionate collectors and supporters of artists and artisans who express the creativity and vitality of Oaxaca … Continue reading →

Taste Oaxaca: Shop, Cook, Eat

OaxacaCulture — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:21:11 +0000

Immerse yourself in the food culture of Oaxaca during this 7-day, 6-night eating, cooking workshop-tour, January 23-29. Oaxaca is known for her chocolate, mescal, organic maize (corn), fresh fruits and vegetables, abundant chiles, savory spices and family operated kitchens. Superb … Continue reading →

Cinco de Mayo and the Battle of Puebla

OaxacaCulture — Sun, 06 May 2012 00:32:23 +0000

First of all, it’s important to know that today, Cinco de Mayo, is NOT Mexican Independence Day, which is September 16, 1810. Nevertheless, it marks a significant date in history when the French army was defeated in Puebla on May … Continue reading →

Felted Fashion Workshop: Making Wearable Art Oaxaca Style with Wool, Silk and Cotton

OaxacaCulture — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:03:25 +0000

For hands-on fun, escape winter and come to Oaxaca from February 4 to 11, 2013. Together, during this one-week workshop residency, we will be immersed in the textile culture of Oaxaca to create naturally-dyed felted fabric combining wool, silk and cotton that … Continue reading →