El Paso Museum of Archaeology
Dia De Los Muertos Exhibit
October 6 – November 8, 2009
A series of recent photographs by Lourdes Moreno from three cemeteries in Michoacan. Available to be viewed on October 20th will be an ofrenda or offering, and small ofrendas made by local elementary school children from Escuela Montessori.
Folk Art Activities for Children
October 24, 2010
Local educators will lead children age six and up in crafts to commemorate Día de los Muertos, a yearly remembrance of ancestors. Materials to make traditional papel picado/pierced paper, a calca/skeleton of Catrina, zempasúchil/marigold flowers, and calcas/skeleton string puppets are provided by the museum.
The program is free to the public; the cost of materials is $2.00 per child. Call or email to reserve a seat and pay materials fee: (915) 755-4332 or guidamr@elpasotexas.gov. Space is limited; first come, first served.
Zip Tour of Día de los Muertos /Day of the Dead Exhibit
October 31, 2009
2:00 p.m.
Museum staff will present a brief tour of the exhibit and discussion of this annual Mexican tradition honoring ancestors. Free admission.
For more information call (915) 755-4332.
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El Paso Museum of Art
Museum Store
Your El Paso Museum of Art Store will have ghoulish gifts on hand for Dia De Los Muertos. Get a head start on your holiday shopping and be sure to stop by when you enjoy the Museum. Books, notecards, journals and more!
For more information call (915) 532-1707.
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El Paso Museum of History
October 31 – November 3, 2009
Your El Paso Museum of History hosts a special display for Dia De Los Muertos. For more information call (915) 351-3588.
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The Past is Sweet! Exhibit
Chamizal National Memorial
The Los Paisanos Gallery at Chamizal National Memorial is currently hosting a “must see” exhibit. It’s a look at park and local history, Mexican culture, folklore, and Day of the Dead all wrapped into one great exhibit. There’s even a little about Frida Kahlo thrown in for good measure. What’s so unique about it? It’s all made entirely of sugar!
This exhibit offers something for everyone so please plan to visit the park soon. The exhibit runs through mid-November.
Los Paisanos Gallery is located in the west wing of the Chamizal National Memorial administrative building. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and during the same hours on Saturdays by requesting access with a park ranger at the visitor center information desk.
For more information call (915) 532-7273.
Exhibit
The Sunland Art Gallery gets an early jump on Día de los Muertos celebrations with an exhibit of paintings depicting the popular Mexican day of remembrance. More than 15 artists created new images of traditional calaveras and catrinas for the exhibit, which runs through October 31st in the gallery at Sunland Park Mall. Prints and cards are also available.
The gallery is open from noon to 6 p.m. Sundays and 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information call (915) 584-3117 or visit their website at www.sunlandartgallery.com.
Festivals
Great Southwest Book Fair
Creepy Creatures and Other Cucuys
Saturday, October 31, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The El Paso Public Library hosts the fourth annual Great Southwest Book Fair to be held at the Main Library. The lineup of authors features a who’s who of literary talent including internationally acclaimed authors and storytellers such as Joe Hayes, Xavier Garza, Graciela Limon, Claudia Martinez, Rich Mussler and Hal Marcus.
The Halloween themed event will include spooky stories as well as a Trick or Treat Parade of Costumes for kids with lots of free candy. Used book dealers and publishers from throughout the Southwest will be on-hand with great bargains for avid readers.
In addition, internationally renowned author, Carlos Fuentes, will be a special guest of the Great Southwest Book Fair, in conjunction with the Mexican Consulate in El Paso, the Instituto Chihuahuense de la Cultura, S-Mart Supermarkets and the Big Read from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Plaza Theater.
Admission to hear Fuentes speak is free but tickets are required. Free tickets will be given away at the Main Library located 501 N. Oregon beginning on Thursday, October 8. In addition, a limited supply of tickets will be raffled off every hour at the Great Southwest Book Fair.
For more information call (915) 543-5433 or click HERE for a complete schedule of events.
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“Dia De Muertos” Morelos
October 31 – November 1, 2009
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Mercado Mayapan presents their annual Dia De Los Muertos event. There will be food, music, danza, altars, a cultural program and artisan goods dedicated to this celebration and the State of Morelos.
Mercado Mayapan is located at 2101 Myrtle, El Paso, TX 79901. For more information contact Maria Medina at (915) 532-6200 or via e-mail at centromayapan@mujerobrera.org.
Website: http://www.mercadomayapan.org
Additional Website: http://mujerobrera.org
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Dia de los Muertos Festival at Concordia
November 1st, 2009
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
SPONSORED BY THE CONCORDIA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION AND THE PASO DEL NORTE PARANORMAL SOCIETY.
There will be Dia De Los Muertos related booths, vendors, games, hay rides, music and fun for the entire family. Portions of the cemetery will be decorated in traditional Mexican style with altars, candles, and painted skulls.
Tickets are $5 Adults (17+), $2 Military (including dependents), $2 Kids and Seniors (60+).
For more information call (915) 373-1513 or email ghosts915@sbcglobal.net.
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La Fe Di¬a de los Muertos Celebration
October 27 – November 2, 2009
FREE
Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe invites the El Paso, Cd. Juarez, and Las Cruces community to join its Day of the Dead celebrations and activities. All events are free of charge, bilingual, and open to the general public.
* Sugar Skull Workshop: Monday, Oct. 27, 2009, 5 to 7 p.m.
* Calaveras de Papel Workshop: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2009
* Day of the Dead Altar Workshop: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2009, 5 to 7 p.m.
* Dia de Muertos Altar Display & Celebration: Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, 5 to 9 p.m. includes live
music and food!
All events will take place at the La Fe Culture & Technology Center, 721 S. Ochoa – Rear Building, El Paso TX 79901. For more information on these events, please call (915) 545-7190.
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Merry Monsters
Boo at the Zoo
It’s Merry, Not Scary!
October 24 – 25, 2009
9:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Free for Zoo Members and kids under 2
Join the El Paso Zoo for costume contests, family photos at the Harvest Grove, live music and fun activities. The animals are kooky, NOT spooky! Come see them squish pumpkins!
$10 for adults; $6 for children (3-12); $7.50 Active Duty Military w/ ID or Seniors
For more information call (915) 521-1850 or click HERE for a complete schedule of events.
In Memory
Ghost Stories of El Paso, Volume 2
Throughout October
$6
Capstone Productions hosts their new film with El Paso history as only the spirits can tell. All new film with new stories and more locations including Fort Bliss, the L&J Cafe and Monteleone’s restaurant. In San Elizario, a psychic confronts a legend about Billy the Kid and the local jail. The program also visits Concordia Cemetery, the Magoffin Home and Sunset Heights Grocery.
Ghost Stories of El Paso, Volume 2 is not intended to prove or disprove ghost stories, but to explore some of the legends and folk tales that are a part of El Paso’s rich history.
Showings:
Scottish Rite Temple:
October 10 & 24 @ 2:00 p.m.
October 31 @ 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.
Adobe Horseshoe (on the Plaza in San Elizario):
October 17 & 18 @ 2:00 p.m.
Tickets for all shows are now available for $6 per person at these locations:
Scottish Rite Theater, 301 W. Missouri, Downtown
The Texas Store, 6232 Gateway East
The Texas Store, 5020 N. Desert Blvd.
Dance Design, 929 Raynolds
The Feng Shui Institute, 4026 N. Mesa
Main Street Gallery, 1456 Main Street, San Elizario, Texas
For more information please visit www.elpasogold.com.
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Annual Candlight Tours – Magoffin Home
October 23 – 24, 2009
Take a step back in time and meet Magoffin family members from the past during the annual Candlelight Tours! Living history, refreshments and tales of spirits are included. You don’t want to miss this event!
Tours times are 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are limited and are currently on sale at the Magoffin Home. Tickets are $5.00 in advance & $8.00 at the door. Cash or checks only.
1120 Magoffin Ave.El Paso, Texas 79901
For more information please call (915) 533-5147or visit www.visitmagoffinhome.com.
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Ghosts of the Past
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
October 22 – 24, 2009
A living history experience for the entire family. Choose between three nightly one-hour tours:
Cobweb Tours (indoors)
Scarecrow Tour (outdoors)
Scythe Tour (outdoors)
Tickets available at the Museum. $5 for adults; $3 for children (17 and under)
For more information about the characters on each tour, please visit www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.
For more information about ticket availability and tour times, please call (575) 522-4100.
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Special Altar
October 26 – November 2, 2009
The CDBG Disability Exercise Program along with the Multi-Purpose Center will display a Dia de Los Muertos altar.
The MPC is located at 9031 Viscount Blvd. and is open to the public 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday thru Thursday and Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
For additonal information call (915) 598-1155.
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