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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.
ThurSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2006
StoneMetal Press
1420 South Alamo #104 (upstairs, bldg B), San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 227-0312
BARE BONES: MANY VISIONS for
dia de los muertos
A group exhibit and sale celebrating life across the great divide.
Many community artists represented.
Reception: 5 - 8 pm.
Exhibit on display: October 5 - November 4, 2006.
Viewing hours: Mon-Fri 11 am - 5 pm, Sat & Sun 1-5 pm.
Contact: Le Green Schubert (210) 227-0312.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2006
Centro Cultural Aztlán
1800 Fredericksburg Road, Deco Building, Suite 103, (210) 432-1896
www.sacalaveras.com
Historia y tradicion: The History
of Dia de los Muertos
Ramon Vasquez y Sanchez presents a workshop detailing the history
of Día de los Muertos from Pre-Columbian times to present
day San Antonio.
This workshop is free and open to the public.
Please call
(210) 432-1896 to confirm participation.
October 17, 2006, 6 - 8 pm.
Contact: Denise H. Cadena (210)
432-1896.
ThursDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2006
Centro Cultural Aztlán
1800 Fredericksburg Road, Deco Building, Suite 103, (210) 432-1896
www.sacalaveras.com
Altares y Ofrendas:
Dia de
los Muertos Altar Making Workshop
Ramon Vasquez y Sanchez will guide participants through
the
art
and tradition of creating an altar.
This workshop is free and open to the public.
Please call (210) 432-1896 to confirm participation.
October 19, 2006, 6 - 8 pm.
Contact: Denise H. Cadena (210)
432-1896.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2006
Casa Manos Allegres
La Villita State Historical Park,
418 Villita #6, San Antonio,
TX 78205, (210) 224-5107
Dia de los Muertos Art Reception Exhibit and Sale
Ladislao Loera with be introducing his latest Day of the Dead illustrations
which will be available in matted limited edition prints. Other
works by the artist will be available for sale, including his
functional art pieces. Refreshments will be provided.
Opening reception: October 28, 6 - 9 pm.
Exhibit on display: October 28 - November 19, 2006.
Viewing hours: Daily 10 am - 6 pm.
Contact: Patty Henry (210) 223-5107 (preferred)
or Ladislao Loera (512) 267-0799
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
Southwest School Of
Art & Craft, Ursuline Campus
300 Augusta, San Antonio,
TX 78205, (210) 224-1848.
www.swschool.org
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: LA OFRENDA
A Día De Los Muertos altar created by students, staff, faculty,
board members
and volunteers, of the Southwest School Of Art & Craft.
No opening reception.
Altar on display: November 1 - 3, 2006.
Viewing hours: 9 am - 5 pm.
Contact: Teri Hatch Aguilar (210) 271-3374, thaguilar@swschool.org
Thursday, November 2, 2006
Centro Cultural Aztlán
1800 Fredericksburg Road, Deco Building, Suite 103, (210) 432-1896
www.sacalaveras.com
The 29th Annual Dia de los
Muertos
Altares Y Ofrendas Exhibit
The group exhibit features altares and ofrendas created by local
artists
and members of the community.
Opening reception: November 2, 6 - 9 pm.
Exhibit on display: November 2 - 13, 2006.
Viewing hours: Mon - Fri, 9 am - 5 pm.
Contact: Denise H. Cadena (210) 432-1896.
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San Angel Folk Art
110 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204, (210) 226-6688
www.sanangelfolkart.com
Open Studio with International
Artist DEMETRIO AGUILAR
Demetrio Aguilar will present an in-store demonstration of his
techniques.
Opening reception: November 2, 4 - 6 pm.
Exhibit on display: Starting on October 30, 2006.
Viewing hours:
11 am - 6 pm.
Contact: Leigh Ann Lester (210) 226-6688.
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Rendon Photography & Fine Arts
733 S. Alamo, San ANtonio, TX 78205, (210) 225-2287
Viva Los Muertos
David Casas will give a talk about his art work and show
his
altar dedicated to his late father David Orosco Casas.
Terry Ybanez de Santiago will do a "Day of the Dead Procession"
from the Mexican Cultural Institute to the gallery starting at
7:30 pm.
Opening reception: November 2, 6:30 - 9:30 pm.
Exhibit on display: November 2 - December 1, 2006.
Viewing hours: By Appointment.
Contact: Al Rendon (210) 225-2287.
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SAY Sí
1414 South Alamo, Studio 103, San Antonio, TX 78210, (210) 212-8666
www.saysi.org
Teatro de los Muertos - A Multi-media
Celebracion
Calacas come alive as the flicker of video altars illuminate the
gallery.
SAY Sí honors los muertos with nuevas tradiciones.
Media Art high
school students create video altars, middle school students perform
under the direction of visiting artist Marisela Barrera and high
school students create one-of-a-kind arte popular.
This
will be the last exhibit at SAY Sí's current gallery.
Opening reception: November 2, 6 - 9 pm.
Preview Performance: November 2, 6 - 9 pm.
First Friday Opening: November 3, 6 - 9 pm.
Exhibit on display: November 2 - 25, 2006.
Viewing hours: Mon - Thu 12 pm - 7 pm, Sat 10 am - 5 pm; closed
Fri & Sun.
Contact: Jon Hinojosa (210) 212-8666.
For more information go to www.saysi.org
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Conjunto Heritage Taller
1014 South Presa, San Antonio, TX 78210, (210) 532-7260
Dia de los Muertos ALTAR
AND CONCERT
An altar and a musical celebration dedicated to deceased Conjunto
musicians, with the participation of Conjunto Heritage Taller teachers
and students, and community members. The public is encouraged to
bring photos of favorite deceased conjunto musicians for inclusion
in altar.
Food, drink and live conjunto music.
Opening reception: November 2, 6 - 10 pm.
Altar on display: November 2 - 30, 2006.
Viewing hours: Mon - Thu, 6 - 8 pm; Sat, 10 am - 12 pm.
Contact: Carol Rodriguez (210) 532-7260.
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El Sol Studios
936 South Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205, (210) 226-9700
RUTH GUAJARDO, LARRY S.
AGUILAR, Jasmine Trevino,
Fred Orozco, FRANK HARRIS
III AND OTHER ARTISTS
| DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
A group exhibit and community altar.
Bring photos and other items to include in the community altar.
First Friday opening reception: November 3, 6 - 11 pm.
Exhibit on display: November 2 - 27, 2006.
Viewing hours: Mon - Fri 10 am - 6 pm; Sat 12 - 5 pm.
Contact: Ruth Guajardo (210) 226-9700.
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San Anto Cultural Arts
1300 Chihuahua, San Antonio, TX 78207, (210) 226-7466
www.sananto.org
(Procession starts at Trinity and San Patricio streets)
Dia de los Muertos BARRIO
PROCESSION
Organized by San Anto Cultural Arts, Inner City Development,
P.E.A.C.E.
Initiative and San
Jacinto Senior Home, this traditional community procession starts
at the intersection of Trinity and San Patricio streets.
This free event is open to the public.
Procession time: 6 - 11 pm.
Contact: Manuel Castillo (210) 226-7466.
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Jump Start Performance Company
108 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204, (210) 227-5867
Coco Costello, Dino Fox, SANDY
DUNN,
John McCurney and Adrianna Garcia
| Day of the Dead ALTARS
Individual altars created by invited artists.
Opening: November 2, 6 - 8 pm.
Altars on display: November 2 - 27, 2006.
Viewing hours: Mon - Fri 10 am - 3 pm.
This exhibit is also open on weeks before and after performances.
Contact: Felice Garcia (210) 227-5867.
SATURDAY, November 4, 2006
Centro Cultural Aztlán
1800 Fredericksburg Road, Deco Building, Suite 103, (210) 432-1896
www.sacalaveras.com
Calaveras: Death Becomes Them
An art exhibit and silent auction benefiting Centro Cultural Aztlán.
Featuring the work of the Express-News artists and various other
San Antonio artists including L.A. David, Enedina Vasquez and
Kathy Sosa.
November 4, 2006, 5 - 8 pm.
Contact: Centro Cultural Aztlán (210)
432-1896.
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