El dia de los muertos
Altar for Emma Tenayuca
Houston Institute for Culture will exhibit an altar for Emma Tenayuca to educate about the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead, and to inform viewers about modern issues on the US-Mexico border. A second altar will raise awareness of increasing violence against women in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The event is free; See suggested donations.
October 15 through November 6
4 - 8pm, Wed - Fri; 2 - 8pm, Sat & Sun
5555 Morningside, Suite 204
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 521-3686
Special Screening of "Following the Spirit"
7pm, October 25 - 27
"Darkness into Light: Following the Spirit", produced by San Rafael Films, will be shown at 7:00pm from Tuesday, October 25 through Thursday, October 27. The film's producer Patricia Collins will be on hand for discussion following the film screenings.
www.sanrafaelfilms.com
Educational Resources
Supplimental Education Guide Available:
www.lulu.com/houston
Learn more about the Day of the Dead:
www.houstonculture.org/mexico
Learn more about Emma Tenayuca:
houstonculture.org/hispanic/tenayuca.html
On the Altar
Ofrenda de Emma Tenayuca
Altar for Emma Tenayuca
Ofrenda de la Frontera
Altar for the Border
Tune in to KTRU
Music from the Listening Station can be heard on KTRU, Rice University Radio, 91/7FM in Houston during the World Music Show from 7 - 9pm on Monday, October 24, 2005.
See More Altars
View photos of altars created by students and community members for the 2005 Day of the Dead Festival at MECA.
About the Above Photographs
(Left) Emma Tenayuca standing inside jail, June, 1937. Photographed in San Antonio, Texas. Courtesy of The San Antonio Light Collection, UT Institute of Texan Cultures at San Antonio.
(Right) Calacas, skeletal figures sold in markets during the Mexican traditional celebration of El dia de los muertos, often satirize difficult situations in life. Photograph by Houston Institute for Culture.
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What you can do -
Donate to the Colonias
Visitors are encouraged to bring necessities (shoes, toothbrushes, over-the-counter medicines, food and clothing) to donate to people living in colonias on both sides of the US-Mexico border. They are also encouraged to bring stuffed animals to be given to children living in unincorporated areas on the border during the "Christmas in the Colonias" project.
www.houstonculture.org/border/help
Participate in Discussions
We will offer presentations concerning health and economic conditions on the US-Mexico border, as well as other related interests. The format will present an opportunity of participants to learn more and discuss their views.
Sunday, October 23, 6:00pm - Film Discussion: Frida
Examine the time period and life of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo as it relates to Emma Tenayuca.
Tuesday, November 1, 6:30pm - All Saints' Day: New Orleans
A slide presentation and discussion will consider the city's diverse history and cultural experience.
Thursday, November 3, 6:30pm - Film Discussion: When the Mountains Tremble
Consider social-political issues in Latin America, and the events that led to the Nobel Peace Prize for Rigoberta Menchu.
Sunday, November 6, 6:00pm - Presentation: The US-Mexico Border
A slide presentation and discussion will explore the social, economic and health issues, and factors behind immigration.
All presentations are free. Please arrive early as seating is limited. Light refreshments will be provided.
Enjoy the Listening Station
Hear the historic music of San Antonio and South Texas; labor and civil rights songs; and movimiento music of the Chicano struggle for equality.
La Tienda
You can purchase these books and films in our "little store":
Fiesta con Sabor a Mexico
A recipe book for many festive occasions in Mexico, including El Dia de los Muertos. By Adrianna Diaz de Montes, Juan O' Gorman, and Martha Diaz de Kuri.
Entre los Espacios
(English version: Spaces in Between) Rose Mary Salum masterfully presents vignettes of the universal themes of life, love and death.
"Following the Spirit"
The irresistible spirituality of contemporary Mexico plays against the dark years of struggle. Observances of the Days of the Dead, the revived processions of Corpus Christi, and the canonization of Juan Diego provide bright counterpoints. 56-minute documentary narrated by Edward James Olmos. Directed by Robert Cozens. Produced by San Rafael Films, Patricia Lacy Collins and Robert Cozens.
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More Observances in Houston
Multicultural Education and Counseling
through Arts
1900 Kane Street
Houston, Texas 77007
713-802-9370
www.meca-houston.org
MECA Day of the Dead Festival
Saturday, October 29, 2005, 11:00am-9:00pm
Sunday, October 30, 2005, 11am-6pm
MECA presents its annual Day of the Dead Festival: Honoring our Past, Celebrating Our Future with performance in the auditorium and outside the building, as well as altars by local artists and performances by students of the center.
MECA Performers Schedule
Free
View images of the MECA Day of the Dead Festival
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The Orange Show
2402 Munger Street
Houston, Texas 77023
713-926-6368
www.orangeshow.org
Dearly Departed - Eyeopener Tour
Sunday, October 30, 2005, Noon-6pm
This tour explores diverse attitudes and approaches to death, especially the tradition of the Mexican Day of the Dead. We will visit the annual Dia De Los Muertos ofrendas at Casa Ramirez, where people set altars up in honor of departed loved ones. To see how one artist has interpreted the idea of death, we will visit the Heights studio of nationally renowned artist Sharon Kopriva, followed by a tour of a cemetery and more will keep us busy for the day.
$35 for member; $50 for non-members
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Lawndale Art Center
4912 Main Street
Houston, Texas 77002
713-528-5858
www.lawndaleartcenter.org
Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
November 5 - November 30, 2005
Lawndale's presents its 18th Annual Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos exhibit and celebration. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday 12pm-5pm; Closed Sunday.
Free
Retablo Gala and Silent Auction
Thursday, November 3, 2005, 6-9pm
In this annual event, Lawndale invites Texas artists to create their own interpretation of the traditional tin devotional painting practice in Mexico known as the retablo. Every year the works created for this event range from the very traditional to the more abstract. All proceeds from the silent auction help to fund Lawndale Art Center's annual programs.
$35 per person; Complimentary for Lawndale Members
Family Day/Fiesta
Saturday, November 5, 2005, Noon-4pm
Retablos will be on exhibit and there will be performances by Ballet Folklorico Mixteco at 1:30 and 2:30pm, as well as hot chocolate and pan de muerto.
Free
Nuestra Palabra
Saturday, November 5, 2005, 6pm
In celebration of Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos, Lawndale and Houston's Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Have Their Say will present an evening of literary ofrendas (offerings) to the late Tejano poet, Ricardo Sanchez. It's a unique Lawndale experience where local writers, poets and essayists will offer various forms of poetry and prose honoring this influential and internationally celebrated poet. Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Tony Diaz, author, Founder and Artistic Director of Nuestra Palabra.
Free
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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1001 Bissonnet Street
Houston, Texas 77005
713-639-7300
www.mfah.org
Family and Friends Day - Dia de los muertos
Sunday, October 30, 2005, 1-4pm
Cullen Sculpture Garden - Create a Day of the Dead mural with artist Josef Sifuentes! Watch as artist Lisa Hernandez builds an altar dedicated to grandmothers! Explore the exhibition, Thornton Dial in the 21st Century, with Houston artists! An Much More!
Free
Family Day: El Dia de los Muertos
Sunday, October 30, 2005, 1-4pm
Caroline Wiess Law Building - Bring the entire family for art-making fun at this popular, drop-in workshop.
Lisa Hernandez, dressed as Frida Kahlo, builds an altar for El Dia de los Muertos, while giving an informative talk for visitors to the museum.
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Casa Ramirez Folk Art
241 W 19th Street
Houston, Texas 77008
713-880-2420
Casa Ramirez features its annual altar exhibit and blessing of the altars.
Free
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Museo Guadalupe Aztlan
http://museo-guadalupe-aztlan.org
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NOTE: Please confirm event information with organizers before attending.
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