Día de los Muertos
16th Annual Day of the Dead Exhibit
Opening Reception: October 16, 6-9pm
Exhibition Dates: October 16-November 6, 2009
Sponsor: Alice Parman, Ph.D.
Our 16th annual Día de los Muertos exhibit opens with a fantastic Fiesta on Friday, October 16th from 6-9pm. Don’t miss featured entertainment by Ballet Fólklorico Alma de México, Ballet Fólklorico Xochiquetzal and flutist, John Sarantos. This exhibit features artwork created in the spirit of Día de los Muertos and Day of the Dead altars made by local individuals and community groups. Call 345-1571 or e-mail sabrina@mkartcenter.org for tour information. Thank you to our community partners: Albertson's, Café Yumm, Chapala Restaurante Mexicano, The Misson Mexican Restaurant, Rogue Ale, Safeway, Track Town Pizza. Pictured: "Frida Incarnate" by Melissa Acedera.

Día de los Muertos Lecture
by the Amigos Multicultural Services Center
Wednesday, November 4, 7-8:30pm
We invite you to a very special Día de los Muertos presentation by the Amigos Multicultural Services Center (Amigos MSC). For over seven years, members of Juventud FACETA (Amigos MSC’s youth program), ages 14-24, have created stunning, traditional altars for the Day of the Dead exhibit.

This year Juventud FACETA will create a traditional Ecuadorian altar and on November 4th, the group will speak about how the celebration of Día de los Muertos varies not only in regions of Mexico, but also throughout South America. Led by their Program Coordinator, Patricia Cortez, the youth members will also speak about their volunteer-driven, human rights organization, and share their inspirations for this year’s Día de los Muertos altar.