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FIELD TRIP VISITS
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Oct. 10 - Nov.16
Visit the gallery with your group and get a guided tour of the
exhibit, fun and educational Day of the Dead information and a hands-on cultural art activity! Choose from: - Calaca Tin Ornaments or Bottle Cap Magnets ($5/student)
- Sugar Skulls ($7/student)
- Guided Tour ($3/student)
Groups of 10-60 can reserve 1.5 hour spots Tuesday - Friday for groups of 10-60. |
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INFORMATION
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Please call 816-221-2349 to register for Tours and Workshops
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D�a de los Muertos
Art Exhibit and Street Festival
October 7 - November 12, 2011
First Friday Opening Reception
Friday, October 7, from 6-10pm
This wonderful exhibit celebrates the colorful and loving holiday of Mexico. The exhibit hosts altars created by local artists and families as well as a display of Day of the Dead inspired works of art. The evening's festivities include live music, food and fun! Come dressed as a your own Day of the Dead inspired character, and experience the celebration, memories, love and creativity!
6:00 - 9:00PM DJ Makossa & Mariachi Grupo Musico
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Day of the Dead Street Festival
Saturday, October 8, from 1-9pm
Experience the largest and longest running Day of the Dead Festival in Kansas City! Watch live entertainment hosted by MC's Manny Martinez & Viviana Medellin from Taste of Tejano KKFI, enjoy delicious food from Ricos Tacos Lupe, and browse wonderful handmade art and gifts from Evil Pawn Jewelry, BB Loco Designs, many other local artisans. Kids will enjoy the carnival area with fun games, face painting and great art activities. The exhibit of altars and artwork will also be open all day.
2011 Street Festival Entertainment:
Rose Marie's Fiesta Mexicana Folkloric Dance Group, Grupo Axe Capoeira, Grupo Trio Aztl�n, Grupo No Limitz, Dia de los Muertos Fashion Show, Breakdancing & Freestyle by Leo Night & Reckless Ray, El Grupo Atotonilco Mexican Folkloric Dance Group, Nova 4, Making Movies, Theatre Tech Productions,Jalape�o Eating Contest, Car show & car altar Contest.
*Please note that the schedule is subject to change
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Second Reception
Friday, November 4 from 6-9pm
Another night of fun, this time the same week as the Mexican holiday! To celebrate we will listen to live music and parade through the West side Neighborhood in festive costumes. Everyone is invited to join in the fun!
6:00 - 9:00PM Mariachi Grupo Musico & KCAI Parade
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Workshops
Howl at the moon...become your other self
Don't miss this exceptional mask making workshop and opportunity to interact with an amazing artist and educator, Dr. Richard Bay. He will share his wonderful portfolio of masks and world experiences. We will provide all the materials, and fun!
Friday, October 21, 2011 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Workshop Fee: $30
Saturday, October 22, 2011 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids Workshop Fee: $20
Dead Printz
Come make your print for Day of the Dead using simple drawing and printing methods! We'll combine collage materials to give your imagery life for this Day of the Dead project.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
10:00am - Noon All Ages Fee: $25
Mini Altars
Come create your own small, personalized altar using traditional colors and symbolism of Day of the Dead. Please bring photos and small personal objects and we will provide all the fun
decorating materials.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
1:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Fee: $30
Collection of Calacas
This fun holiday workshop will teach you how to make a variety of skeletons including sugar skulls, skull bead necklaces, and more!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
10:00am - Noon All Ages Fee: $30
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Please call
816-221-2349
to register for Tours and Workshops
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