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El Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday that rejoices in the lives of those who have passed on, and lies in the belief that the celebration will bring their spirits back for the day. The celebration will feature national and local entertainment, an exhibition of altars and outdoor shrines featuring a blend of traditional and contemporary personal reflections by artists and community members, hands-on cultural activities for all ages, works for sale, traditional foods, and an opportunity for you to add your own mementos to a community altar.
Tentative Day of the Dead Schedule- Saturday, November 1st
Pre-Celebration
| 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. | Sones de México - Free Children’s Concert Frank M. Basile Auditorium |
Celebration
| 3:00 p.m. | Opening Remarks by Juan Solana, Mexican Consulate of Indianapolis Churchman-Fehsenfeld Gallery. |
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. |
Procession through ARTSPARK Led by Mariachi Sol Jalisiense |
3:30 – 3:45 p.m. |
Mariachi Sol Jalisciense Ruth Lilly Library |
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
Traditional Dances of México Workshop Led by Lorena Iñiguez of Sones de México Seybert Terrace- weather permitting |
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. |
IUPUI Guitar Ensemble Led by John Alvarado Ruth Lilly Library |
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. |
Ensamble Folklorico Aztec Dance- Churchman Fehsenfeld Gallery followed by Traditional Mexican Dances from various States of Mexico Seybert Terrace- weather permitting |
6:15 – 6:45 p.m. |
Storytelling from Pam Valdes Gimmer Ruth Lilly Library |
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
Sones de México- Musical Performance Frank M. Basile Auditorium |
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Also enjoy the following from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Phoenix Theatre- presents Poesia de Calacas
Altars and Shrines on exhibit throughout the Art Center building and ARTSPARK
Calacas, everyday skeletons, throughout the grounds of the Art Center
Traditional Mexican food for sale from Adobo Grill outside on back portico
Dessert Tamales from the Tamale Place
“Record Your Story” in the Conference Room with University of Indianapolis students
Handbags for Healing in the Ruth Lilly Library
Mercado of Day of the Dead goods for sale
Face painting in the Photo Studio
Create folk art vases and paper flowers in the Drawing Studio
Decorate sugar skulls in the Painting Studio
Embellish a Day of the Dead Tin Ornament
More information to come... check back soon!
