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THE DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CITYWIDE
CELEBRATION AND NYC ALTAR CONTEST
October through November, various locations
This fall, with the support of Goya Foods, El Museo del Barrio and Mano a Mano, in collaboration with a variety of cultural and community-based organizations, present a month-long Día de los Muertos Citywide Celebration, featuring programs and altar installations throughout New York City. (Organizations participating in the altar contest are marked with an asterisk * below.) The NYC Altar Contest will culminate with a family day and award ceremony at El Museo del Barrio on Saturday, November 3 (details below).
CLOSING CELEBRATION AT El MUSEO DEL BARRIO
Saturday, November 3, 2007 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Family Activities, 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Explore ancient and contemporary Día de los Muertos customs through bilingual gallery talks and art workshops. Families create ofrendas (offerings) for our communal altar designed by artist Diego Medina.
NYC Altar Contest Award Ceremony, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Join us at El Museo for the award ceremony of the Día de los Muertos Citywide Celebration. The award ceremony will recognize all participants in the NYC Altar Contest, followed by a performance of Calpulli Mexican Dance in El Museo’s Teatro Heckscher.
Admission: free.
*ADELANTE ALLIANCE, INC.
552 59th Street, Brooklyn www.adelantealliance.org
ALTAR: LOS NUESTROS
On view Saturday, October 27 – Saturday, November 3
This altar represents one aspect of the Sunset Park community and the connection between Mexico and the United States.
OPENING CELEBRATION “OUR ALTAR”
Saturday, October 27, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Everybody from the community is invited to participate in the creation of our altar. Bring along the spirit of Sunset Park.
Admission: donation. To register, call (718) 439-0815 or e-mail oscar@adelantealliance.org.
WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
Thursday, November 1, 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Join us to make calaveritas de azúcar (sugar skulls), and read stories and tales.
Admission: free. To register, call (718) 439-0815 or e-mail oscar@adelantealliance.org.
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Friday, November 2, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Gather with all the community to enjoy a performance, a calaverita’s reading (Day of the Dead poetry), a workshop for children and traditional food.
Admission: donation. To register, call (718) 439-0815 or e-mail oscar@adelantealliance.org.
*ART FOR CHANGE
1699 Lexington Avenue between 106th and 107th Streets www.artforchange.org
ALTAR: THE BORDERS WE CROSSED, THE BORDERS THAT CROSSED US
On view Saturday, October 27
The “The Borders We Crossed, the Borders That Crossed Us” altar will be a collaborative effort by artists of all mediums and community residents who may want to use traditional altar elements but also materials that could be used on the sidewalk to honor those who have crossed borders both in the literal sense but also figuratively. In collaboration with Carlitos Café y Galería, we will make use of the sidewalk to connect both places.
SOAP BOX READING
Friday, November 2, 7:00 pm
Soap Box Reading will use a soap box decorated for Día de los Muertos to honor and read aloud some of the names of people who have crossed different borders.
Admission: Free. No registration required. For information, email: info@artforchange.org
*BRONX COUNCIL OF THE ARTS
1738 Hone Avenue, between Morris Park and Van Nest Avenues, Bronx www.bronxarts.org
ALTAR: DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS 22
On view Saturday, October 27 – Saturday, November 3
BCA staff members will honor the deceased with offerings which may include photos, memorabilia, sculptures, textiles, and a variety of art forms.
*CARLITOS CAFÉ Y GALERÍA
1701 Lexington Avenue, at 106th Street www.carlitosny.com
ALTAR: “LOS AMIGOS DE DON CARLITOS”
On view Saturday October 13 to November 3
Carlitos will feature an altar “Los Amigos de Don Carlitos” honoring the ancestors of some of the patrons and artists that frequent Carlitos Café y Galería. The altar is a result of collaboration among artists, volunteers and friends who have performed, exhibited or made Carlitos Café y Galería a home away from home. This altar will also tell the story of the real Don Carlitos and provide a retrospective of the venue named after him.
LA CASA DE PALABRAS PARA EL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
(House of Words for Day of the Dead)
Friday, November 2, 8:00 pm
8:00 pm Featured Mexican writers and poets; 9:00 pm Open Mic
A night of literature and poetry about El Día de los Muertos, introducing la Casa Azul Bookstore, coming soon to El Barrio! This bookstore will offer a wide range of books and music in Spanish and English featuring Latino authors, musicians and artists.
Admission: free. To register, call (646) 240-5986 or e-mail Eliana@artforchange.org.
CLOSING RECEPTION OF EL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS WITH PULQUE, PAN, CAFÉ DE OLLA Y EL GRAN FANDANGO DEL BARRIO
Saturday, November 3, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm followed by DJ all night
This night will replicate the streets of Veracruz as Semilla brings zapateada y el son to Carlitos. Semilla is a collective of Mexican musicians and dancers living in New York who perform Son Jarocho, a musical blend of Indian, African, and Spanish sounds that originated in the Gulf Coast of México in the Sotavento region. As you enjoy the live music, try the delicious café de olla con pan o los dulces tamales de mole with an invigorating dose of our house pulque. DJ Nativo will play his usual beats of Mexican mix tapping the extraordinary diversity of traditional Mexican music—from Quebradita to Mariachi to Son Jarocho—fused with the sounds of Cuba, Colombia and the Dominican Republic.
Admission: $7.00. To register, call (646) 240-5986 or e-mail: Eliana@artforchange.org
*CHENCHITA’S GROUP COMMUNITY GARDEN,
MORE GARDEN AND MISSION GARDEN
1693-91 Madison Avenue at 112th Street www.commgarden.meetup.com/60
ALTAR: We Will Always Remember You
On view Saturday October 27- Saturday, November 3
11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Honor your loved ones by contributing to our altar.
LIFE WITHOUT YOU
Sunday, October 28, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Share stories, poems, and pictures to commemorate your loved ones. People are welcome to join us at the garden for a Day of the Dead Potluck Celebration for the community. You are welcome to tie a colored ribbon around the gate to honor your dead.
Admission: free. To register, call (212) 348-2733 or e-mail: maull2@aol.com.
SUDDEN INFANT DEATH
Monday, October 29, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Support group for women who need an answer.
Admission: free. To register, call (212) 348.-2733 or e-mail: maull2@aol.com.
COME SHARE ABOUT A LOVED ONE
Thursday, November 1, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Does life go on? Join us for a discussion group.
Admission: free. To register, call (212) 348.-2733 or e-mail: maull2@aol.com.
*COATLICUE THEATRE COMPANY
11 Broadway 2nd Floor – In the Circle www.aich.org
ALTAR: EL LLANTO DE LA RESISTENCIA
On view Sunday, October 28, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Mother Earth is crying out against wars that are destroying countries and cultures, wars against violence, substance abuse, alcoholism, HIV/Aids, those who have died crossing the border in the Rio Grande and the desert, and all of the indigenous leaders who have disappeared and been silenced. She is crying out for the young women in Cd. Juárez and Canada who have been tortured, abused, mutilated and murdered, victims of domestic violence, incest, rape and human trafficking. Mother Earth is crying because humans are destroying the forests, contaminating the waters and sucking her body dry.
COMMUNITY ALTAR
Saturday, October 27 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The community is invited to bring offerings and help create our community altar.
Admission: free. To register, call 212 431-1666.
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
Sunday October 28, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The altar will be created outdoors at Bowling Green Park.
Workshops with Mexican artisans will include paper cutouts, paper flowers and sugar skulls (12:00 Noon – 4:00 pm). Candlelight procession will start in front of the American Indian Community House @ 11 Broadway (6:00 pm). Please bring candles. Program will open with Cetiliztli Nauhcampa, a Mexican dance group, who will welcome our muertitos and all who attend. We encourage you to bring offerings to place on the altar, including flowers, pictures, and mementos. Javier Dzul, Mayan dancer will perform and community members will recite Day of the Dead poetry. Amanecer Norteño will provide music for dancing. Tamales, champurrado and Day of the Dead bread will be served (7:30pm).
Admission: free. To register, call 212 431-1666.
FRIENDS OF OAXACAN FOLK ART (FOFA)
205 Art Bar - 205 Chrystie Street at Stanton www.fofa.us
NYC LAUNCH CELEBRATION OF FRIENDS OF OAXACAN FOLK ART
Tuesday, October 9, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Inaugural fundraiser for the new organization, Friends of Oaxacan Folk Art (FOFA), to assist Oaxacan artist to remain in the region and preserve their crafts, despite a near – total halt in tourism due to last year’s civil strife. The first project will be a traveling exhibition of works by promising young artists. FOFA’S event will feature delicious Oaxacan botanas and cocktails, as well as a silent auction of outstanding folk art jewelry, trips, signed books and gastronomic treats
Admission: $ 55.00. To register, e-mail oaxacanfolkart@aol.com or info@fofa.us
*GEORGE CROMWELL RECREATIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER
Pier No. 6, Bay and Hannah Streets, Stapleton, Staten Island www.nycgovparks.org
ALTAR: EL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS (MEXICAN DAY OF THE DEAD)
On view Sunday, October 28 – Monday, October 29, 11:00pm – 4:00 pm
A joyful Mexican tradition, the Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos), is a special occasion for Mexican families and the community to gather together to honor and remember our deceased loved ones. In this event, Mexican artist Irma Bohórquez-Geisler, with people from the Staten Island Mexican community, will create an ofrenda (altar) to exhibit at the George Cromwell Recreational Community Center. Members of the community will display traditional dishes such as pan de muerto (bread for our deceased), tamales, mole, and a variety of fruits for the visiting souls. Community participants are encouraged to bring and place photographs, special dishes, drinks and belongings of their deceased families and friends. A talk about the meaning of El Día de los Muertos and the offerings displayed at the altar will be given in English and Spanish.
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
Tuesday, October 23, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Artist Irma Bohórquez-Geisler will talk (Spanish and English) about the meaning of El Dia de los Muertos to children in the after school program at the Cromwell Community Center. Irma will bring traditional Mexican folk-art toys and skeletons from her private collection to share in the classroom. Subsequently, a hands-on workshop on traditional crafts will be taught. Children will be encouraged to draw and make a craft to honor and remember a deceased love one. The children will bring their art work and display it at the altar on Sunday, October 28, during the community event.
Admission: free. To register, call (718) 390-8014; cell: (718) 613-1649 or e-mail bill.lacurtis@parks.nyc.gov
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: FAMILY WORKSHOP
Sunday, October 28, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Families will participate in a series of hands-on workshops on traditional crafts taught by artists Tamara Geisler, Irma Bohórquez-Geisler and Silvia Gutierrez. Learn how to make skeleton puppets, colorful paper decorations (papel picado), and marigold flowers. The Mariachi México Lindo band as well as Semilla, a group of Mexican musicians and dancers, will play traditional music. The group Semilla will perform sones jarochos, huastecos and son de tarima (son jarocho is a blend of Indian, African and Spanish sounds that originated in the Gulf Coast of Mexico). Participants will be encouraged to dance.
Admission: free. To register, call (718) 390-8014; cell: (718) 613-1649 or e-mail bill.lacurtis@parks.nyc.gov.
*INSTITUTO CULTURAL DE MÉXICO EN NUEVA YORK
27 East 39th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues www.mciny.org
ALTAR: UNTITLED
On view Saturday, October 27 – Saturday, November 3
Altar dedicated to Mexican cultural and artistic figures created by artist Gabriela Galván.
*MANO A MANO:
MEXICAN CULTURE WITHOUT BORDERS
64 Fulton Street, Suite 403 www.manoamano.us
ALTAR: TRADITIONAL ALTAR
On view Saturday, October 27, - Saturday, November 3
at St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery, 131 East 10th Street at Second Avenue
Traditional altar for the Day of the Dead
DAY OF THE DEAD AUCTION PRESENTED BY
ROCKING HORSE CAFE AND MANO A MANO
Tuesday October 23, 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Location: Rocking Horse Café,182 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street
Auction of artists’ altars and luxury items. Tequila tasting and delicious hors d’oeuvres served.
Admission: $50. To register: http://www.nycharities.org/event/event.aspc?CE_ID=1743
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS / DAY OF THE DEAD
@ SAINT MARK’S CHURCH IN-THE-BOWERY
131 East 10th Street at Second Avenue
Six days of traditional Mexican celebration from Sunday, Oct 28 to Fri Nov 2
> Sunday, October 28 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2-5pm Open Workshop in Altar Building - All Ages
6-7pm Assembly and Procession of Traditional Dancers from Union Square to
St. Mark’s Church for presentation of Altar
7-8pm Presentation of Traditional Dancers at the Altar
Admission: free. For information, call (212) 587-3070
> Monday October, 29 - Wednesday, October 31 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Four Concurrent Open Workshops Daily
Manualidades de Papel - Paper Crafts (flowers, flags, memorial cards, wreaths)
Alfeñiques - Sugar Skulls and Animals
Pan de Muertos - Bread for Day of the Dead
Calaveras - Poetry for Day of the Dead
Admission: free. For information, call: (212) 587-3070
> Thursday, November 1 (All Saint’s Day) 10:00 pm – 7:00am (November 2)
Velación - Candlelight Vigil with Concheros
Admission: free. For information, call: (212) 587-3070
> Friday, November 2 (All Soul’s Day – Day of the Dead) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mariachi performance and break-down of altar
Admission: free. For information, call: (212) 587.3070
*MARIACHI ACADEMY OF NEW YORK (MANY)
St. Paul’s Church, 113 East 117th Street, between Lexington and Park Avenues
www.mariachiacademyny.org
ALTAR: HOMAGE TO UNFORGETTABLE MARIACHIS
On view Tuesday, October 30, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Mariachi Academy of New York will honor the Mariachis who have made history in this musical genre in the last 100 years. We will focus attention on Mexico’s “Golden Age” period who’s musical stars include: Pedro Infante, Lola Beltrán, Jorge Negrete, Miguel Aceves Mejía and Amalia Mendoza among others. A slideshow is included.
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
1000 Fifth Avenue at 81st Street www.metmuseum.org
CELEBRATE THE DAY OF THE DEAD
Saturday, October 27, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Museum invites English- and Spanish-speaking families with children to enjoy films, tours, and music in celebration of this holiday.
Free with museum admission. Reservation required, call: (212) 650-2833 or
e-mail: diadelosmuertos@metmuseum.org
*EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO
1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street www.elmuseo.org
ALTAR: ALTAR PARA LOS MIGRANTES (ALTAR FOR MIGRANTS)
On view, Saturday, October 27 – Saturday, November 3
Created by artist Diego Medina, in collaboration with artist Chio Flores, this three-part altar installation represents the process of integration from one culture to another experienced as a result of migration, which is in essence, a figurative death. In addition, visitors may add offerings to a communal altar designed by Medina.
LATINO CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS: DAY OF THE DEAD
Tuesday, October 9, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join The Central Park Conservancy and El Museo del Barrio in an exploration of the traditions attached to El Día de los Muertos. Through a slideshow presentation by one of El Museo’s artist educators learn the origins of this popular Mexican tradition. Following the presentation, mingle with the rest of the audience while you enjoy pan de muerto and atole, two of the traditional foods connected to the celebration. The program will be hosted at The Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues)
Admission: free. For advance registration, e-mail: public_programs@elmuseo.org.
DAY OF THE DEAD: A CLOSER LOOK AT THE TRADITIONS
Thursday, November 1, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
El Día de los Muertos, celebrated annually in early November, combines the Spanish Catholic feast of All Soul’s Day with pre-Conquest indigenous rituals of death. Susan Aberth, Assistant Professor of Art History at Bard College, will present a visual survey of the altars, objects, and cemetery observances connected with this unique Mexican holiday. With the celebration’s traditional food as a point of departure, Mexican chef, Yolanda Basurto, Institute of Culinary Education, will explore traditional and contemporary traditions and will end the night with a cooking demonstration of the holiday’s most popular dishes. Susan Aberth’s presentation is made possible thanks to the support of the New York Council for the Humanities.
Admission: free. For registration, e-mail: public_programs@elmuseo.org.
*NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
One Bowling Green, * Across from Battery Park www.americanindian.si.edu
ALTAR: CELEBRATING OUR ANCESTORS
On view Saturday, October 27
We are honoring all our family and friends.
WORKSHOP: MAKE A CAJA OBJETO (BOX OBJECT)
Thursday, October 25, 6:00 pm
In this workshop, led by artists Carlos Vazquez and Polina Porras, participants will create a Day of the Dead diorama by making miniature skeletons out of paper clay and placing them in jewelry boxes decorated with fun and festive images. This workshop is appropriate for everyone ages 5 and up.
For registration, call Jorge Estevez at (212) 514-3716
DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 27, 1:00 pm – 5 pm
Honor the memory of ancestors, family, and friends who have departed in this celebration that has roots in the indigenous cultures of Mexico. Join NMAI staff in a day of activities, which include dance performances by Danza Mexica Cetiliztli Nauhcampa, and hands-on workshops featuring papel picado, paper flowers, and skulls. Storytelling by the Colorado Sisters.
Admission: free. For information, call: (212) 514-3709
*QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART
The New York City Building Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens www.queensmuseum.org
ALTAR: LAS VOCES DEL DESIERTO (2007)
On view October 24 through Sunday, November 4
This Altar for Día de Los Muertos, created by artist Paulina Perera-Riveroll, represents the 400 + women who have been murdered in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, over the past 15 years. These women are known as “Las Mujeres de Juarez” (Women of Juárez). The Altar honors them and celebrates their lives. It also serves as a reminder that these crimes are still happening and are still unresolved.
AN EXHIBITION OF ALTARS
On view Wednesday, October 24 through Sunday, November 4
The Queens Museum of Art will feature an exhibition of altars including: El Amor Nunca Se Vá, ofrenda para mi abuela (Love Never Leaves, altar for my grandmother) a large scale room installation by artists Santiago-Hoge, Tributo a los Músicos Callejeros de Nueva York (Tribute to the Street Musicians of New York) by artist Raúl Hurtado, Ofrenda Pa’ Mi Pueblo (Altar for My Hometown) by artist Elvis Solis and Ofrenda Tradicional (Traditional Altar) by artists from United Mexicans of Queens.
Admission: free. For information, call: 718 592-9700 x 135
DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL
Friday, November 2, 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
An afternoon and evening festival featuring traditional art workshops: masks, printmaking, and sugar skulls, live music by Semilla, traditional fandango of Mexico theatrical presentation: Theater of the Dead with Adalgiza Chemountd, traditional Day of the Dead food (bread of the dead and Mexican hot chocolate), skeleton performance aboard the historic trolley of Flushing Meadows Park with pre-Hispanic dance troupe Zompantli and Tarahumara dance by folkloric ballet troupe Telpochtli of Mexicanos Unidos de Queens.
Admission: free. For information, call: 718 592-9700 x 135
*UNION SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION
237 East 104th Street NY, 10029 between Second and Third Avenues www.unionsettlement.org
ALTAR: DESTINY WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
On view Thursday, November 1, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
In memory of immigrants past and present, who have struggled to reach their destiny, a memory installation will be designed as in the Native American tradition as a circle from the four points of the Universe. Comprised of: Mexican incense (Copal), marigolds (Cempasúchil), fruits, photos of departed loved ones, and written expressions from family and friends. Artists, students, and community members will create a symbolic gesture of their love and remembrance.
DAY OF THE DEAD AT UNION SETTLEMENT
Thursday, November 1, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
The free day-long celebration begins with the construction of the traditional altar, followed by handcrafts, workshops and, beginning at 6:00 pm, an evening celebration featuring traditional food, skits, poems, live music & dance and a candlelight vigil. This year’s event will include performances by Mariachi Real de México, the Mariachi Academy and a Mexican dance troupe.
Admission: free. For information, call: (212) 828-6298 or e-mail: mnieves@unionsett.org
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