Where to celebrate Dia de los Muertos in New Mexico

October 22, 8:42 AMAlbuquerque Travel ExaminerNeala Schwartzberg

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The National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque has planned many events, often with other community partners. And there are other events scheduled throughout New Mexico.

For more information on Dia de los Muertos events visit http://www.nationalhispaniccenter.org

Here are some outstanding events

Exhibition: Día de Muertos Ofrenda Installation Now through Sunday, November 8, 2009 10 am - 5 pm daily Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts FREE Artist Catalina Delgado Trunk guides teachers and their classrooms to create traditional ofrendas (offerings/altars) for Día de Muertos. The public is invited to visit ofrendas during the NHCC regular hours and special events. For more information call 505/246-2261 ext. 18

Día de los Muertos Vecinos! Art Opening Masks y Más Friday, October 23, 4 – 9pm, FREE The opening includes all local artists, with a special guest Mexican artist Juan Carlos Zamora Aguilar (from famous Aguilar ceramicist family). For more information call 505-256-4183

Opening Reception “Threads From The Dead - Who Do You, Come From?” Friday, October 30, 5 – 8pm, FREE OFFCenter Community Arts presents its annual community non-juried Día de Muertos art exhibit focused on artist’s interpretation of their ancestral history.

Día de Muertos Community Ofrenda Friday, October 30, 2009 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Plaza Mayor FREE Community members and families are invited to contribute to our community ofrenda on the outdoor stairs of the Plaza Mayor honoring families and individuals in an atmosphere of respect, honor, and remembrance. The evening includes a blessing, music, and hot chocolate. For more information call 505/246-2261 ext. 189. This program is sponsored by Daniels Family Funeral Services.

Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration Calavera Coalition, Mesilla’s Historic Plaza Sunday, November 1 – Monday, November 2 The celebration will be held on the actual Day of the Dead. The building of the shrines will begin at 8am on November 1st, and the traditional procession to the Mesilla cemetery will take place on the evening of November 2nd. A donation of three canned goods is requested for altar set-up. Enjoy piñatas, stories, remembrances, hand crafted day of the dead art, great food, and dancing. For more information call 575-647-2639.

In Las Cruces

“Día de los Muertos” is the subject of a new exhibit at Branigan Cultural Center. “Día de los Muertos” remains on display through November 7, 2009. The exhibit features the work of nineteen regional artists in a wide variety of media. In addition to the exhibit, a Día de los Muertos altar will be opened in the classroom October 28 through November 9, 2009. Assembling the altar has become an annual tradition for Jose Tena, along with his dancers and students. On Saturday, October 31st there will be a performance by Ballet Folklórico de la Tierra del Encanto and posolé dinner. It all happens in the Shannon Gallery at the Cultural Center from 11 am to 1 pm. The program and meal are free, on a first come first served basis. More information at http:www.las-cruces.org/museums

In Truth or Consequences

RioBravoFineArt celebrates the tradition of The Day of the Dead (Día de los Difuntos or Día de los Muertos in Spanish) at 110 N. Broadway Truth or Consequences, NM, with over 25 artists State Wide. The exhibition will include diversity of mediums and styles. From Assemblages of found/recycled objects that include metal, wood and glass. Papel picado, decorated sugar skulls, ceramic shrines, azteca tribal paintings, hand glazed tile art, nichos and retablos with religious images and pop art nostalgia folklore representing Hispanic and Mexican traditions. www.riobravofineart.net

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