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Dia de los Muertos

Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery and Workshop
222 E 6th St
Tucson, Arizona  85705

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When:  October 29 - November 19


You are invited to join us in our annual homage to Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead with a cultural celebration in the tradition of the Hispanic Southwest. Community groups, guest artists and gallery members pay personal tribute to Dia de los Muertos with altars, ofrendas (offerings), paintings and sculpture. All events are free and open to the public, donations appreciated!

Saturday October 29 – 6:00 to 10:00 PM
Lighting of candles, blessing of altars & ofrendas, music by Mariachi Herencia de Mexico and Issa Mirazo, food, refreshments and children’s art activities.

Wednesday November 2 – 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Dia de los Muertos - Lighting of candles, music, community potluck, refreshments and children’s art activities. Music by Robert Lee Benton Jr.

Saturday November 6 – 6:00 to 8:30 PM
Lighting of candles, music, refreshments and children’s art activities.

Exhibition runs October 29 – November 19, 2005
Regular gallery hours: Friday and Saturday 1:00 – 5:00 PM or by appointment

Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop
222 E. 6th St. (1 block east of 6th St. & 6th Ave.)
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 881-5335
Raices Taller 222 is Tucson’s only Latino based non-profit cooperative contemporary art gallery located in the Historic Warehouse District


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Cost / Pricing
free

Contact
Ceci Garcia / John Salgado 520)881-5335



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