Centro Cultural Aztlan 32nd Annual Dia de los Muertos Exhibition and Celebration

Date(s): 11/02/2009 - 11/13/2009
Time: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Centro Cultural Aztlan
1800 Fredericksburg Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78201
Phone: 210/432-1896

Map/Directions

Tickets can be obtained at:
Free event

Centro’s main website
http://www.centroculturalaztlan.50megs.com/
Dia de Los Muertos events
http://www.sacalaveras.com

Event Description

Photographs of loved ones grace altars as well as offerings of food and other things associated with Dia de los Muertos. Marigolds, incense, and candles celebrate life. The entire gallery is transformed into a giant installation that is a sumptuous feast for the senses. Some of the altars will be quite traditional while others will be more experimental even integrating technological elements. Enjoy pan de muerto, ponche de frutas, and other treats as you visit with friends. Be prepared to dance when the drum rhythmns of the Urban 15 Carnaval de San Anto dance troupe arrive to lead us in danzas choreographed for the festive occasion! Enjoy a performance by “Calacas de San Anto”, a theatrical and musical group performing ”Calaveras”, a typical Mexican satiric style of poetry inspired by the grad master Jose Guadalupe Posada. Shop for special Dia de los Muertos creations from some of San Antonio’s best artists and artisans in our “Paseo de calaveras” artisan market. The exhibit opens with a reception for the artists on Monday, November 2, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Centro Cultural Aztlan located in the historic Deco Building (1800 Fredericksburg Road @ Fulton). Altars will be on exhibit through Nov. 13. The gallery is open Monday-Friday, 9-5 and on weekends by appointment. Please call 432.1896 if you would like to arrange a field trip or guided tour. For more information call 432-1896 or visit our website with citywide listings of Dia de los Muertos events at http://www.sacalaveras.com or http://www.centroculturalaztlan.50megs.com/

Event Categories

Cultural Centers - Art/Visual, Visual Arts - Installation, Visual Arts - Galleries

Venue Information

Venue Name

Centro Cultural Aztlan

Venue Description

The Beautiful renovated Deco Building.

Centro Cultural Aztlan Website

Directions

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Transportation Options

personal vehicle

Child Care

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Disabled Access

This is available

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