Arts & Culture

Susan Corl holds some of her silk paper creations made with silk from her worms. Photo by Pat McNamara Silkworms are not the first thing that comes to mind when one visits Patagonia. Usually associated with China, their discovery as a valuable commodity was first noted in the 27th century BC. Chinese legend has it […]

Murders, experimental physics and international intrigue: PRT’s “Starstruck” columnist Harold Meckler’s new thriller.

Artwork by Rhonda Brew Upside down  is another way to see,  all the edges are blurred,  lines of separation gone  between outside and inside,  above and beneath.  Suddenly my attention  is released from  what binds and clenches,  needs daily maintaining  arranging or changing,  making plans and lists  of things to do.  Upside down  is another […]

Paula Wittner stands in front of her painting, titled “Boundaries.” Photo by Charlotte Lowe Patagonia artist Paula Wittner has figured out how to spin a pandemic into pure gold. A year ago, Wittner was scheduled to have an international opening of recent works in both Arizona and Sonora. Acknowledging an unusual serendipity, the shows were […]

Andrea Walker’s art is described as “spiritual painting.” Photo by Nick Robb Local artist Andrea Wystrach Walker, professional photographer and spiritual painter, will be promoting her work and donating 20% of the proceeds to the Patagonia Montessori School at an exhibit of her work at the Steak Out Restaurant in Sonoita on Dec. 6. The […]

Christina Wilhelm plays the piano at the Benderly-Kendall Opera House in Patagonia. The concert season has been cancelled due to the pandemic, but performances are being live streamed on the foundation’s Facebook page.  Photo by Marion Vendituoli Like most of us, Christina Wilhelm is feeling the burdens of the COVID pandemic, but she has focused […]

Patti Hughes sells her handcrafted silverwork on Facebook and Instagram. Patti Hughes, a Sonoita resident since 2019, has had a circuitous journey to her current trade as a silver jewelry artist. A native of Huntington Beach California, Hughes worked as a veterinary technician and as a manager of an equine rental string before marriage and […]