2004 DIA DE LOS MUERTOS EVENTS CALENDAR

Most Día De Los Muertos events are free and open to the public.
Some events require registration and some require admission fees.
Please contact individual venues for detailed information about each event.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2004

Guadalupe Bookstore: Arte, Cultura y Más
1301 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART SALE
The Guadalupe Bookstore: Arte, Cultura y Más, will transform
into a market filled with traditional and contemporary
merchandise and art in celebration of Día De Los Muertos.
Come in and browse. Sale: October 1 - November 7.
Store hours: Mon - Fri, 10 am - 6 pm, and during Guadalupe events.
Closed holidays.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2004

Guadalupe Theater
1301 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

THE GUADALUPE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS WORKSHOPS
- LA OFRENDA -
Learn how to create altars in memory of
deceased loved ones, with images and objects
that once evoked happiness for them.
Workshop registration and fee required.
Workshop hours: 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2004

Esperanza Center Casa De Cuentos
816 South Colorado, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 228-0201

CALAVERA WRITING WORKSHOP
Conducted and facilitated by Gloria Ramírez and Alicia Gaspar de Alba.
Workshop limited to 20 participants. Registration required.
Workshop hours: 10 am - 1 pm.
Sign-in and pan dulce reception: 9:30 am.
Reading and performance of calaveras to be announced.
Contact: Gloria Ramírez (210) 228-0201, lavoz@esperanzacenter.org.

Guadalupe Theater
1301 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

THE GUADALUPE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS WORKSHOPS
- PAPER MACHE CALAVERAS -
Learn paper maché art techniques for creating
fantasy-filled artistic skeletons and skulls.
Workshop registration and fee required.
Workshop hours: 1 - 4 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

EL MUNDO DE LAS CATRINAS
Guadalupe Dance Company - Grupo Mono Blanco
The Guadalupe Dance Company explores the world
of La Catrina, a female skeleton dressed in fancy clothing;
a character created by Mexican engraver Jose Guadalupe Posada.
The performance will feature the extraordinary musical ensemble
Grupo Mono Blanco from Veracruz, México.
Evening performance time: 8 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2004

Guadalupe Theater
1301 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

EL MUNDO DE LAS CATRINAS
Guadalupe Dance Company - Grupo Mono Blanco
The Guadalupe Dance Company explores the world
of La Catrina, a female skeleton dressed in fancy clothing;
a character created by Mexican engraver Jose Guadalupe Posada.
The performance will feature the extraordinary musical ensemble
Grupo Mono Blanco from Veracruz, México.
Matinee performance time: 3 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2004

Centro Cultural Aztlan
803 Castroville Road # 402, San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 432-1896

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS WORKSHOP
Local artists teach young people to build a traditional
Altar De Muertos and explain the key elements
of the pre-columbian tradition of the ofrenda.
Workshop conducted and facilitated by Gabriel Quintero Velasquez.
Workshop hours: 4 - 5:30 pm at Centro Cultural Aztlan.
Contact: Ramon Vasquez y Sanchez (210) 432-1896.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2004

Guadalupe Theater
1301 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

THE GUADALUPE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS WORKSHOPS
- SUGAR SKULLS AND PAN DE MUERTO -
Learn about Mexico’s long history of creating sugar skulls and
pan de muerto. Discover the symbolism behind the different
traditional shapes of pan de muerto. Experience shaping
the bread dough, and tasting delicious pan de muerto
samples from local bakeries.
Workshop registration and fee required.
Workshop hours: 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2004

Guadalupe Theater
1301 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

THE GUADALUPE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS WORKSHOPS
- SPLENDID OFFERINGS OF FOOD AND DRINK -
Learn wonderful recipes for delectable foods and drinks served
during the Día De Los Muertos celebrations.
The workshop also includes developing different table setting
for foods and drinks.
Tasting is mandatory. Workshop registration and fee required.
Workshop hours: 1 - 4 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2004

Centro Cultural Aztlan
803 Castroville Road # 402, San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 432-1896

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
A community workshop on the value of maintaining the
Día De Los Muertos tradition.
Elders from the community will illustrate the workshop with
personal altars from their homes.
Presented by Ramon Vasquez y Sanchez.
Workshop hours: 4 - 5:30 pm.
Contact: Ramon Vasquez y Sanchez (210) 432-1896.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2004

Guadalupe Theater
1301 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

THE GUADALUPE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS WORKSHOPS
- CALAVERAS -
Learn how to write calaveras, verses of sly mocking humor
and simple rhymes that make fun of public figures
and current events.
Workshop registration and fee required.
Workshop hours: 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2004

Guadalupe Teatro Space
1304 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

JOHNNY TENORIO BY CARLOS MORTON
The Guadalupe opens its theater season presenting
a classic teatro play written in 1983 by
highly acclaimed and honored playwright Carlos Morton,
a former Guadalupe Theater Arts Director.
His work combines elements of fantasy and humor
with a serious social message.
The play is set in San Antonio on the eve of Día De Los Muertos.
Performance time: 8 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2004

Guadalupe Theater
1301 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

THE GUADALUPE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS WORKSHOPS
- PAPEL PICADO AND PAPER FLOWERS -
Learn how to create Día De Los Muertos papel picado designs
and beautiful paper flowers with cut-out tissue paper.
Workshop registration and fee required.
Workshop hours: 1 - 4 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

Guadalupe Teatro Space
1304 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

JOHNNY TENORIO BY CARLOS MORTON
The Guadalupe opens its theater season presenting
a classic teatro play written in 1983 by
highly acclaimed and honored playwright Carlos Morton,
a former Guadalupe Theater Arts Director.
His work combines elements of fantasy and humor
with a serious social message.
The play is set in San Antonio on the eve of Día De Los Muertos.
Performance time: 8 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2004

Guadalupe Teatro Space
1304 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

JOHNNY TENORIO BY CARLOS MORTON
The Guadalupe opens its theater season presenting
a classic teatro play written in 1983 by
highly acclaimed and honored playwright Carlos Morton,
a former Guadalupe Theater Arts Director.
His work combines elements of fantasy and humor
with a serious social message.
The play is set in San Antonio on the eve of Día De Los Muertos.
Performance time: 3 pm matinee.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2004

Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
116 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 227-6960

AZUL ESTRELLA - DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
Rene Alvarado, Claudia Alarcon, Louis Balderez, Francis Barrera,
Cakky Brawley, Rachael Delgado, Henry De Leon & Rick Cisneros,
Gene Elder, Javier Garza, Mr. Danny Geisler, Antonio Gomez,
Marcy Gutierrez, George O. Jackson, Will Larson, Debra Vasquez,
Bernice D. Appelin-Williams, Kevin Williamson
and Students from Jefferson Magnet Fine Arts High School.
Opening reception: 5:30 - 8:30 pm.
Exhibit on display: October 28 - 31, 2004.
Viewing hours: 12 - 6 pm.
Contact: Bernice Williams (210) 227-6960,
bernice@bluestarartspace.org.

San Antonio College Visual Arts & Technology Center
950 Lewis, San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-2894

CELEBRACION DEL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS - SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
Altar created by a committee of faculty and students.
No opening reception.
Exhibit on display: October 28 and 29, 2004.
Viewing hours: Thu, 8 am - 1 pm; Fri, 8 am - 12 pm.
Contact: Richard Arredondo (210) 733-2894.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2004

San Antonio College Visual Arts & Technology Center
950 Lewis, San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-2894

CELEBRACION DEL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS - SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
Altar created by a committee of faculty and students.
No opening reception
Exhibit on display: October 28 and 29, 2004.
Viewing hours: Thu, 8 am - 1 pm; Fri, 8 am - 12 pm.
Contact: Richard Arredondo (210) 733-2894.

Casita de Mujerartes
1412 El Paso, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 223-2585

RECORDANDO LAS MUJERES DE JUAREZ
- VISITA CON MIEMBROS DE LA CARAVANA A JUAREZ -
Mujerartes, Mexico Solidarity Network and the
Esperanza Peace & Justice Center,
all host the last United States stop in a ten-day trek
by the International Caravan for Justice
in Juarez and Chihuahua,
on its way to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
Reception time: TBA.
Contact: Cindy Rodriguez (210) 223-2585,
Christina Valero (210) 228-0201.

OFRENDA DE JARDINES
A project en el Westside para los Días De Los Muertos
with Gente del Westside.
Participating sites include:
Casita de Mujerartes, 1412 El Paso Street;
La Casa De Cuentos, 816 South Colorado Street;
Plaza Avenida Gudalupe, Guadalupe Street;
the historical tiendita at 2113 Guadalupe and other sites.
Exhibits on display: October 29 - November 2, 2004.
Contact: Michael Marinez (210) 228-0201.

Guadalupe Teatro Space
1304 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

JOHNNY TENORIO BY CARLOS MORTON
The Guadalupe opens its theater season presenting
a classic teatro play written in 1983 by
highly acclaimed and honored playwright Carlos Morton,
a former Guadalupe Theater Arts Director.
His work combines elements of fantasy and humor
with a serious social message.
The play is set in San Antonio on the eve of Día De Los Muertos.
Performance time: 8 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2004

Casita de Mujerartes
1412 El Paso, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 223-2585, (210) 228-0201

MERCADO DE MUERTOS - VENTA DE ARTESANIA
One day sale of works hecho a mano by
La Colectiva Mujerartes De Esperanza.
Sale hours: 9 am - 6 pm.
Contact: Cindy Rodriguez (210) 223-2585.

Guadalupe Bookstore: Arte, Cultura y Más
1301 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

CALAVERA READINGS BY XAVIER GARZA
The Guadalupe Bookstore: Arte, Cultura y Más, presents Calavera and
Cucuy readings by author and poet Xavier Garza. Calaveras are sly,
mocking, humorous rhymes about public figures and current events.
Cucuy stories are about supernatural beings that parents use
to provide moral guidance for their children.
The Cucuy stories are from Garza’s book:
Creepy Creatures and Other Cucuys.
Reading date and time: Saturday, October 30, 3 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

Guadalupe Campus
Guadalupe and Brazos Streets, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 271-3151, extension 23

OFRENDAS DEL DIA DE LOS ANGELITOS
Presented by the Guadalupe Art Education program,
with children and youth from schools and community organizations
creating elaborate altars with flowers, photos, folk art, papel picado,
sugar skulls and many other traditional ofrenda items.
Performances by the Guadalupe Dance, Theater and
Musical Arts Education programs will be presented
throughout the opening day. Free admission.
Opening time: 12 pm at the Guadalupe Theater.
Exhibit on display: October 30 - November 7, 2004.
Viewing hours: Oct 30 - 31, 12 - 6 pm; Nov 1, 10 am - 6 pm;
Nov 2, 10 am - 8 pm; Nov 3 - 5, 10 am - 6 pm;
Nov 6 - 7, during events at Guadalupe Theater.
Contact: Mary Jessie Garza-Mansur (210) 271-3151, extension 23.

Guadalupe Teatro Space
1304 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

JOHNNY TENORIO BY CARLOS MORTON
The Guadalupe opens its theater season presenting
a classic teatro play written in 1983 by
highly acclaimed and honored playwright Carlos Morton,
a former Guadalupe Theater Arts Director.
His work combines elements of fantasy and humor
with a serious social message.
The play is set in San Antonio on the eve of Día De Los Muertos.
Performance time: 8 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

Instituto De México
600 Hemisfair Park, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 223-5100

LONG LIVE DEATH
A Gemini Ink writing class with instructor Tita Valencia.
Registration and class fee required.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 27.
Class hours: 9 am - 4 pm.
Contact: Xelena Gonzalez (210) 734-9673.

La Casa Rosa Studio
527 East Dewey Place, San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 732-4017

EL FESTIN DE LA MUERTE BY LUIS LOPEZ
Altars, offerings, paintings, giclees and sculptures
for departed loved ones, and for those looking
for new horizons but found sweet death.
Opening reception: Saturday, October 30, 6:30 - 10:30 pm.
Exhibit on display: October 30 - November 2, 2004.
Viewing hours: After opening, October 31 - November 2, 4 - 8 pm.
Contact: Luis Lopez (210) 732-4017.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2004

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Visitor Center
6701 San Jose Drive, San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 932-1001

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
Altar by San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
& Mission San Jose Parish.
A special two-day activity-based event about Day of The Dead will be held on October 31 and November 1, from 10 am to 3 pm at Mission San José.
The park will have activities and exhibits to explain the history behind
Day of The Dead; its symbols and the relevance to our community.
Visitors can participate in making the traditional papel picado,
paper marigolds, clay skulls, and skeleton puppets.
A special puppet show will be presented for children.
All Saint’s Day mass on November 1 at 8 am.
All Soul’s Day mass on November 2 at 8 am.
No opening reception.
Exhibit on display: October 15 - November 30, 2004.
Viewing hours: 7 days a week, 9 am - 5 pm.
Contact: Elizabeth Dupree 9210) 534-8875, extension 227.

Guadalupe Theater
1301 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 271-3151, extension 28

CINECALAVERAS
The Guadalupe Theater presents a film and video showcase
that centers around the theme of Día De Los Muertos and Cucuys.
Free admission. Screening times: 1 - 4:30 pm.
Contact: Pedro Ramirez (210) 271-3151, extension 28.

Guadalupe Teatro Space
1304 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

JOHNNY TENORIO BY CARLOS MORTON
The Guadalupe opens its theater season presenting
a classic teatro play written in 1983 by
highly acclaimed and honored playwright Carlos Morton,
a former Guadalupe Theater Arts Director.
His work combines elements of fantasy and humor
with a serious social message.
The play is set in San Antonio on the eve of Día De Los Muertos.
Performance time: 3 pm matinee.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

Market Square
514 West Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 207-8600

LOS ALTARES DEL MERCADO
A DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
Market square tenants, invited artists and participating
elementary, middle and high school students.
Opening reception, blessing and procession: 1 pm.
Exhibit on display: October 24 - November 7, 2004.
Viewing hours: 7 days a week, 10 am - 6 pm.
Contact: Jesse Moreno (210) 207-8601,
jessemo@sanantonio.gov.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2004

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Visitor Center
6701 San Jose Drive, San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 932-1001

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
Altar by San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
& Mission San Jose Parish.
A special two-day activity-based event about Day of The Dead will be held on October 31 and November 1, from 10 am to 3 pm at Mission San José.
The park will have activities and exhibits to explain the history behind
Day of The Dead; its symbols and the relevance to our community.
Visitors can participate in making the traditional papel picado,
paper marigolds, clay skulls, and skeleton puppets.
A special puppet show will be presented for children.
All Saint’s Day mass on November 1 at 8 am.
All Soul’s Day mass on November 2 at 8 am.
No opening reception.
Exhibit on display: October 15 - November 30, 2004.
Viewing hours: 7 days a week, 9 am - 5 pm.
Contact: Elizabeth Dupree 9210) 534-8875, extension 227.

Centro Cultural Aztlan
803 Castroville Road # 402, San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 432-1896

THE CHILDREN’S DAY
Poetry readings about Día De Los Muertos by young people
from the community, presented by Randy Jones of the
San Antonio Public Library, Las Palmas Branch.
Readings: 5 pm in the Las Palmas Mall courtyard.
Contact: Ramon Vasquez y Sanchez (210) 432-1896.

Instituto De México
600 Hemisfair Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 223-5100

OFRENDAS DEL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
Opening receptions: Monday, November 1, 7 pm;
Tuesday, November 2, 7 pm.
Viewing hours: Tue - Fri, 10 am - 5 pm; Sat - Sun, 12 - 5 pm.
Contact: Isabel Rico (210) 223-5100.

VIVA LA MUERTE - CALAVERAS READING
Tita Valencia and students from her Gemini Ink
“Long Live Death” lecture and writing workshop.
Reading date and time: Monday, November 1, 7 pm.
Contact: Rosemary Catacalos or Xelena Gonzalez (210) 734-9673.

UNAM - San Antonio
600 Hemisfair Park, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 222-8626

IN MEMORIAM BY JAIME PADILLA
Photographic images of rural graveyards
in the State of Guanajuato, Mexico;
dedicated to Maestro T.R.Esquivel.
Artist's reception: Monday, November 1, 2004, 6 pm.
Exhibit on display: November 1 - December 10, 2004.
Viewing hours: Mon -Thu, 9 am - 5:30 pm; Friday, 9 am - 4 pm.
Contact Ana Maria Fox Baker (210) 222-8626.
Performances by Carnaval de San Anto &
the Guadalupe Dance Company
in Plaza Mexico, at 7:30 pm.
In partnership with Instituto de Mexico,
La Paloma Riverwalk and Los Cocos Bakery.

ALTAR DE LOS MUERTOS
Traditional Altar De Muertos by UNAM faculty and staff,
following traditions from the town of Totolapan,
in the state of Morelos, México.
Opening reception: 6 pm.
Exhibit on display: November 1 - 5, 2004.
Viewing hours: Mon - Thu, 9 am - 5:30 pm; Fri, 9 am - 4 pm.
Contact: Ana Maria Fox Baker (210) 222-8626.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2004

Centro Cultural Aztlan
803 Castroville Road # 402, San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 432-1896

SCHOOL TOURS AT THE GALLERY
The gallery will host school tours for elementary, middle and
high school children from the San Antonio area.
Staff will be on hand to talk of the importance of Día De Los Muertos.
November 2 - 15, 10 am - 5 pm at Centro Cultural Aztlan.

MALL DE MUERTOS
Las Palmas Mall businesses hosts altars and decorations
created by members of the community in
commemoration of Día De Los Muertos.
Coordinated by Ramon Vasquez y Sanchez.
10 am - 5 pm at Las Palmas Mall.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS - PASEO DE LOS NIñOS
A walk from the Las Palmas Library to Centro Cultural Aztlan
with children dressed as characters from the painting
“Sueño De Una Tarde Dominical En La Alameda Central”  by Diego Rivera.
Coordinated by Becky Gutierrez of the
San Antonio Library, Las Palmas Branch.
The Paseo starts at 5 pm at Las Palmas Branch Library
and ends at Centro Cultural Aztlan.

LA MUERTE ES PAREJA
Arturo Almeida & Danny Guerrero, Henry De leon & Rick Cisneros,
Joan Frederick & Spirit Guide, Ann Kinser & Michael Mehl,
Veronica Prida & Omar Rodriguez, Claudia & Carlos Treviño.
Artist selection by Michael Mehl.
Opening reception with ponche de fruta, pan de muerto
and calavera readings: 6 - 9 pm.
Exhibit on display: November 2 - 15, 2004.
Viewing hours: Mon - Fri, 10 am - 5 pm.
Contact: Michael Mehl (210) 737-8255.

CARNAVAL DE LOS MUERTOS
Carnaval de San Anto performs its annual
Día De Los Muertos dance and procession ritual.
The parade of dancing and drumming calaveras,
will begin at Centro Cultural Aztlan at 7 pm.
Carnaval De San Anto will also perform at
the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
and at the Esperanza Peace And Justice Center.
Procession time: 7 - 10 pm.
Contact: Catherine Cisneros (210) 736-1500,
urban15@dcci.com, www.urban15.org.
Urban 15, 2500 South Presa, San Antonio, TX 78210.

San Anto Cultural Arts
1300 Chihuahua, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 226-7466

BARRIO PROCESSION
With artists, youth, adults and elders from our community.
Procession time: 6 - 11 pm.
Procession starts at corner of San Patricio and Trinity streets
and ends at San Jacinto and El Paso streets.
Contact: Manuel Castillo (210) 226-7466.

Henry A. Guerra Jr. Library
7978 Military Drive West, San Antonio, TX 78227
(210) 706-8500

JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL DAY OF THE DEAD DISPLAY
John Jay High School Art Students.
Opening reception: Tuesday, November 2, 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
Exhibit on display: October 17 - November 13, 2004.
Viewing hours: Mon, 1 - 9 pm;
Tue - Wed, 9 am - 9 pm; Thu - Sat, 9 am - 5 pm; Sun, 1 - 5 pm.
Contact: Linda Gonzalez - John Jay High School (210) 706-8500.

Conjunto Heritage Taller
1012 South Presa, San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 532-7260

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR AND CONCERT
Altar by Conjunto Heritage Taller students, board members and supporters,
dedicated to Conjunto musicians Tony De La Rosa and Isidro Lopez,
who died in 2004. Attendants are encouraged to bring photos of
their favorite Conjunto musicians who have passed away.
These photos will be included in the altar.
Opening reception: Tuesday, November 2, 6 :30 pm.
Live Conjunto concert: 6:30 - 10 pm.
Exhibit on display: November 2 - 28, 2004.
Viewing hours: Mon - Thu, 6 - 8 pm; Sat, 10 am - 1 pm.
Contact: Carol Rodriguez (210) 531-0720, (210) 710-3599.

El Sol Studios
936 South Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 226-9700

FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNITY ALTAR PRESENTATION AND EXHIBIT
Larry Aguilar, LA David, Rachel Delgado, Ruth Guajardo (Altar),
Frank Harris III, Liz Hernandez, Robert Salinas, and more.
Opening reception and procession: 6 - 9 pm.
Exhibit on display: November 2 - 29, 2004.
Viewing hours: Mon - Sat, 10 am - 6 pm; Fri, 10 am - 8 pm.
Contact: Ruth Guajardo (210) 226-9700.

Jump Start Performance Company
108 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 227-5867

ALTARES Y OFRENDAS
Various Artists.
Opening reception: 6 - 8 pm.
Exhibit on display: November 2 - 28, 2004.
Viewing hours: Mon - Fri, 10 am - 4 pm.
Contact: Felice Garcia (210) 227-5867.

San Angel Folk Art
110 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 226-6688

NOCHE Y DIA - NOCHE DE ANIMAS - DIAS DE LOS MUERTOS
Communal Altar. Featuring the works of Mexican master Alfonso Castillo.
Visitors are encouraged to participate.
Opening reception: 5 - 7 pm.
Exhibit on display: October 26 - November 7, 2004.
Alfonso Castillo’s work on display until November 21, 2004.
Viewing hours: 7 days a week, 11 am - 6 pm.
Contact: Hank Lee (210) 226-6688.

Trinity University, Coates Center
1 Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 999-8525, (210) 999-8507

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR AT TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Emma Ortega and the Latino Exchange Student Organization.
Altar assembly on Thursday October 28 is open to the public.
Opening reception with hot chocolate and pan de muerto
on Tuesday, November 2, 7 - 9 pm.
Exhibit on display: October 28 through most of November, 2004.
Viewing hours: 7 days a week, 8 am - 9 pm.
Contact: Jennifer Mathews (210) 999-8507.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2004

Guadalupe Theater
1301 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

LA CASA DE RIGOBERTA MIRA AL SUR
Compañia de Teatro Nicaraguense Justo Rufino Garay.
Presented by the Guadalupe and the National Performance Network,
this play is about the complex exchanges between the deceased and those
living in our world. The play, which is not about ghosts, gives the viewers
many opportunities to interpret the meanings of life and afterlife.
The play is presented entirely in Spanish with no simultaneous translation.
Opening reception: 7 pm. Performance: 8 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

Say Sí
1414 South Alamo, Studio 103, San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 212-8666, www.saysi.org

OJOS DEL ALMA - EPOCA JUVENTUD
EYES OF THE SOUL - YOUTH EPOCH
Say Sí High School & Middle School Art Students.
Collaborative project created by Say Sí’s media arts & visual art students,
provides the viewer with a multimedia / multisensory experience
grounded in historical cultural traditions.
Opening reception: 6 - 9 pm.
Exhibit on display: November 5 - 25, 2004.
Viewing hours: Mon - Thu, 12 - 6 pm; Sat, 10 am - 4 pm.
Contact: Diana Reyes, Victoria Montalto (210) 212-8666.

Keller Rihn Studio
1420 South Alamo, Suite 104-K, San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 887-4753

ALTARED SENSES
Magda Chellet, Maureen Doebbler, Jennifer Janak, Deborah Keller-Rihn,
Susan Mayfield, Noel Merriam, Lisa Mittler, Susan Oaks, Joann Tilton,
and others.
Opening reception: 6 - 9:30 pm.
Exhibit on display: November 5 - 26, 2004.
Viewing hours: By appointment after First Friday.
Contact: Deborah Keller-Rihn (210) 887-4753.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2004

Guadalupe Theater
1301 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

LA CASA DE RIGOBERTA MIRA AL SUR
Compañia de Teatro Nicaraguense Justo Rufino Garay.
Presented by the Guadalupe and the National Performance Network,
this play is about the complex exchanges between the deceased
and those  living in our world. The play, which is not about ghosts,
gives the viewers many opportunities to interpret
the meanings of life and afterlife.
The play is presented entirely in Spanish
with no simultaneous translation.
Evening performance: 8 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

Southwest School Of Art & Craft
300 Augusta, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 224-1848, (210) 271-3374

SATURDAY MORNING DISCOVERY - SEASONAL ART
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
This Saturday Morning Discovery program
conducted by Miriam Moore and Jesse Castro,
is a free introductory art experience
offered to youth, ages 5 - 16.
Program: 9:30 - 11:30 am at the Southwest School of Art & Craft.
Contact: Regina Sanders at (210) 224-1848, extension 321.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2004

Guadalupe Theater
1301 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

LA CASA DE RIGOBERTA MIRA AL SUR
Compañia de Teatro Nicaraguense Justo Rufino Garay.
Presented by the Guadalupe and the National Performance Network,
this play is about the complex exchanges between the deceased
and those  living in our world. The play, which is not about ghosts,
gives the viewers many opportunities to interpret
the meanings of life and afterlife.
The play is presented entirely in Spanish
with no simultaneous translation.
Matinee performance: 3 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2004

Guadalupe Theater
1301 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 351-7787

LA OFRENDA DE HONOR
Closing the Día De Los Muertos celebrations at the Guadalupe,
the community is invited to bring photos of loved ones
who served in the military and have passed away.
The photos will be placed on a large altar conmemorating Veterans Day.
Free admission.
Viewing time: 10 am - 5 pm.
Contact: Dolores Zapata Murff (210) 351-7787.