November 5, 2023 | 12–6 p.m. La Procesión 5:30-6:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY ALTAR EXHIBIT Webster Auditorium Curated by Ulrike Figueroa Vilchis, the Altar builds upon the theme of La Catrina, an iconic figure, who gained her distinct look in Diego Rivera’s 1947 painting “Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central”. Experience a central altar showcasing 25 rebozos. At the altar’s pinnacle, a grand papier-mâché bust resembling Posada’s original La Catrina takes center stage, surrounded by 49 intricately crafted papier-mâché figures by internationally renowned artists Oscar Becerra Mora and Rubén “Mica” Castillo Navarrete from Mexico City.
LA PROCESIÓN Ullman Terrace 5:30 – 6:30pm Join Cachito Dance Project and large-scale Alebrijes Iluminados in a procession in memory of passed loved ones. Begins at Ullman Terrace and concludes in Sunset Plaza near Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Desert Terrace Garden. Join La Procesión at any point along its journey or meet it at its end in Sunset Plaza. Guests are invited to contribute to the tree of life in Sunset Plaza.
PERFORMANCES Ullman Terrace Mariachi Pasión Ollin Yoliztli Dance Academy Rhythm Edition Band Arizona Folklórico Dance Co. Guitarras Latinas Boppart Courtyard Herencia Mexicana SMCC Storytelling Institute Herencia Mexicana SMCC Storytelling Institute Dora Serrano SMCC Storytelling Institute De Cajón Music
12-1 p.m. 1-2 p.m. 2-3 p.m. 3-4 p.m. 4-5:30 p.m. 12-1 p.m. 1-1:30 p.m. 1:30-2 p.m. 2-2:30 p.m. 2:30-3:30 p.m. 3:30-4 p.m. 4-5:30 p.m.
MERCADO Boppart Courtyard Arte de Mi Tierra
Mexican textiles, hand-embroidered goods
Aurora’s Creations
Flower crowns, Catrina hats, bags and fans
Cajitas Lindas
Shrine boxes known as cajitas
Carolina’s Chocolate
Quality dark spicy chocolate candy
Dance Masks by Felipe Horta Tera
Carved wooden masks for traditional dances
Después de La Vida Art
Homemade earrings, headpieces and more
Funkychickeneggranch Mexican folk art
GinasOriginalAZ
Handmade upcycled jewelry
Mano Y Metate Freshly Ground Mole Sauces Dry spice mixes to make Mexican mole
Maxica Colectivo Handmade beadwork
Ullman Terrace Marco Albarran
Día de Muertos art and personal handmade art creations
Monica Gisel
Fine art prints and giclées
Oaxaca Imports
Handmade pottery and artwork
ACTIVITIES Binns Wildflower Pavilion
Face painting | Have your face painted in a Día de Muertos calavera style (Line will be capped when capacity is reached)
Steele Herb Garden
Decorate Sugar Skulls (fee applies) | With Creative Calaveras
Amphitheater
Paper Flowers | Make paper flowers with artist Oliverio B
Ullman Terrace
Nicho Boxes | Create a colorful Nicho with artist Melissa Martinez
FOOD & DRINK Patio Café at Ullman Terrace
Fabulous Food Fine Catering & Events
Gertrude’s Restaurant
Reservations Recommended
Boppart Courtyard
Paletas Betty | Handmade Mexican Ice Cream and Pops
Elliot Patio
La Purisima Bakery | Pan de Muerto, Mexican pastries
BAR SERVICE Desert Terrace & Ullman Terrace
Beer, wine, soda and water available for purchase (Card Only)
All activities and vendors are subject to change. This event may be photographed or recorded for promotional purposes. @dbgphx
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