Thursday, October 31, 2019
Dia de los Muertos altar for the victims of the August 3 Walmart shooting here in El Paso
This beautiful altar (ofrenda) is on display on the third floor of the UTEP Library. It honors the 22 victims of the August 3 Walmart mass shooting. Dia de los Muertos will be particularly poignant this year in El Paso.
Friday, October 25, 2019
El Paso Symphony Orchestra - Coco in Concert
Disney Pixar
COCO IN CONCERT
with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra
DATE: Saturday, November 2, 2019, 7:30pm
LOCATION: Plaza Theatre
COCO IN CONCERT
with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra
DATE: Saturday, November 2, 2019, 7:30pm
LOCATION: Plaza Theatre
Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos at the Plaza Theatre with Academy Award-winning animated film Coco in concert with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra performing Michael Giacchino’s beautiful score live to film. This heartwarming film follows aspiring young musician Miguel as he travels to the Land of the Dead.
Information & website
Information & website
Dia de los Muertos - Art Celebrates Life - Border AIDS Partnership Spotlight
Border AIDS Partnership annual fundraiser featuring silent art auction work and skull decorating competition by noted artists
Where: El Paso Community Foundation Room, 33 N. Oregon St.
When: Saturday, November 2, 2019
Time: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Tickets: 20
Website: borderaidsep.org
Mesilla, New Mexico Dia de los Muertos events
DATE: November 2, 2019
LOCATION: La Mesilla Plaza, Mesilla, New Mexico
CONTACT: 575-639-1385
Altars, Day of the Dead artists, music, dancing, parade, food, activities for kids and arts vendors. Free to the public. Donation of non-perishable food items will be given to the Casa de Peregrinos Food Pantry.
Dia de Muertos Artfest - Deming, New Mexico
DATE: November 2, 2019
LOCATION: Historic Courthouse Park, Deming, New Mexico
Website: Dia de Muertos Art Fest hompage
Pan de Muerto, Copal, Mexican folk art, alebrijes, jewelry, Day of the Dead folk art, embroidery, incense, traditional Mexican dresses, religious items, face painting, traditional Mexican foods and beverages, sugar skull tattoos.
From I-10W: Take exit 82A from I-10 W. Turn Left on S Gold Avenue. Continue south, courthouse park is located on the corner of Gold and Ash Street.
From I-10E: Take exit 82A from I-10 W. Turn Right on S Gold Avenue. Continue south, the courthouse park is located on the corner of Gold and Ash Street.
Parking: Parking is available on Ash Street by the Holy Family Church. Additional parking is located on the south side of the Courthouse Park & the Family Dollar Parking lot.
Street Closure: Ash street from Gold Avenue to Platinum Avenue will be closed for the festival.
Sixth Annual Dia de Muertos Celebration - Lincoln, New Mexico
Sixth Annual Dia de Muertos Celebration - Lincoln, New Mexico
DATE: November 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Lincoln, New Mexico
Calle La Placita (12 miles east of Capitan, New Mexico) on Highway 380
Hosted by the Friends of Historic Lincoln and the Lincoln Merchants Association.
DATE: November 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Lincoln, New Mexico
Calle La Placita (12 miles east of Capitan, New Mexico) on Highway 380
Hosted by the Friends of Historic Lincoln and the Lincoln Merchants Association.
UTEP Library Dia de los Muertos Altar
DATES: Monday, October 28 - Friday, November 8
LOCATION: UTEP Library, 3rd Floor Gallery
HOURS: Regular Library Hours
CONTACT: 747-5697
LOCATION: UTEP Library, 3rd Floor Gallery
HOURS: Regular Library Hours
CONTACT: 747-5697
Concordia Cemetery Diá de los Muertos Festival
DATE: November 2
TIME: 2-8 PM
LOCATION: 3700 Yandell Drive
TICKETS: $5
Website: Concordia Cemetery Dia de los Muertos Festival Facebook page
TIME: 2-8 PM
LOCATION: 3700 Yandell Drive
TICKETS: $5
Website: Concordia Cemetery Dia de los Muertos Festival Facebook page
Resurrection Ball
Resurrection Ball
Location: Club Here I Love You, 115 S. Durango St.
Date: November 1, 2019
Time: 8 PM November 1 to 10 AM November 2
Admission: $15 + fees
Website: Resurrection Ball Facebook Page
DJ Amanda Jones, from Los Angeles, will lead the Resurrection Ball. Live art, face painting, drum circle, dancers, altar, food trucks and more. Wear your best Dia de los Muertos attire. Tickets availablle through eventbrite.com, Red Door Vintage, 2225 Montana, and The Headstand, 4409 Dyer.
Location: Club Here I Love You, 115 S. Durango St.
Date: November 1, 2019
Time: 8 PM November 1 to 10 AM November 2
Admission: $15 + fees
Website: Resurrection Ball Facebook Page
DJ Amanda Jones, from Los Angeles, will lead the Resurrection Ball. Live art, face painting, drum circle, dancers, altar, food trucks and more. Wear your best Dia de los Muertos attire. Tickets availablle through eventbrite.com, Red Door Vintage, 2225 Montana, and The Headstand, 4409 Dyer.
La Fe Dia de los Muertos
La Fe Dia de los Muertos
Date: November 1, 2019
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Venue:
Admission: Free
La Fe Día de los Muertos: Join Centro De Salud Familiar La Fe for an evening of dance, music, a community altar display and cultural arts.
Dia de los Muertos - Downtown El Paso
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
November 2, 2019
2 PM
One Arts Festival Plaza
2 PM
One Arts Festival Plaza
Venue: El Paso Museum of Art
Admission: Free
Contact Name: El Paso Museum of Art
The Downtown Arts District will host Dia de los Muertos on Saturday, November 2, from 2-9 p.m.
Last year, more than 10,000 people celebrated this regional tradition. Celebrate with free hands-on activities, music and artisan vendors located throughout the Arts District from the El Paso Museum of Art to the El Paso Museum of History. Celebrated artist collective from Mexico City, Colectivo Ultima Hora, will once again transform Dia de los Muertos with fantastical splendor and color. You won’t want to miss the Desfile de Alebrijes Parade up Santa Fe and the evening concerts in Arts Festival Plaza.
This year's cempasuchil
I planted my cempasuchil in a new location this year. While it wasn't as big a space, it did quite well, peaking the second and third week of October. Some grew over five feet tall!
Café Mayapan - Dia de los Muertos 2019 Events
Several great events coming to the annual Dia de los Muertos Festival at Café Mayapan!
https://www.facebook.com/CafeMayapan/
https://www.facebook.com/CafeMayapan/
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