Friday, October 29, 2010

Cheekwood's Dia de los Muertos festival comes to life on Saturday

Memorial Altar by Nashville Public Library, Cheekwood 2010
Photo by HispanicNashville.com
Cheekwood's 11th Annual Day of the Dead fall festival is this Saturday. Can you believe it's been 11 years? What a tradition!

Check out all the details:

Cheekwood’s 11th Annual
EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
Fall Festival

Saturday, October 30th 2010
11:00am – 5:00pm

Cheekwood Members FREE :: $15 Adults :: Children Under 18 FREE
All activities are bi-lingual

Event parking available at St. George’s Episcopal Church
4715 Harding Pike (Corner of Harding Pike and Belle Meade Boulevard)
Shuttles will be available to transport you to Cheekwood


Come celebrate with us at our 11th annual Fall Family Day, El Día de los Muertos. In recognition of this Latin American holiday, Cheekwood will bring the traditions of Mexico to Nashville. We’ll celebrate with traditional music and dance, vibrant art activities and authentic Mexican food. Learn about the culture of our Latin American neighbors as you explore the beautiful altar displays, shop in the bustling Mexican marketplace, and enjoy the fine cuisine from local bakeries and restaurants.

Questions about the festival?
Call 615-353-9827 or email hsteinwinder@cheekwood.org.



EVENT SCHEDULE

ART & ACTIVITIES
PAPEL PICADO
Take part in the Mexican art of paper cutting.

MEMORY JOURNALS
Honor your family in a copper-relief journal.

PAPER MARIGOLDS
Make a colorful marigold, the traditional flower
of the holiday.

ANCESTOR TREE
Add your thoughts to the colorful tree of memories.

TOMBSTONE FACTORY
Create a custom tombstone to honor your lost pets.

CALAVERAS MASK
Make a colorful skeleton mask to wear in the parade.
BARRILETES
Create a colorful kite like those flown in Guatemala on the Day of the Dead.

SUGAR SKULLS
A Día de los Muertos tradition! Decorate a sugar skull to honor your ancestors.

SPANISH BINGO
A fun and interactive way to practice your Spanish and learn more about the holiday!

POSADA PRINTS
Be inspired by legendary Mexican printmaker Jose Posada. Draw and print your own design!


TAPETE DISPLAY & COMPETITION
What is tapete? Tapete is the Spanish word for carpet. Usually made with colored sand, these “carpets” are a tradition for Día de los Muertos because, like life, they are temporary. At Cheekwood, participants will use a similar temporary medium, chalk, to create the large-scale colorful murals to honor the deceased. Experience the brilliance of these custom designs before they wash away!

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
GLENCLIFF HIGH SCHOOL
MEIGS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
MT. JULIET HIGH SCHOOL
NASHVILLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
ST. CECILIA ACADEMY
EAGLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
WHITES CREEK HIGH SCHOOL


ALTARS
One of the most important aspects of the Days of the Dead is the creation of a memorial altar for the departed, known as an ofrenda. All across Mexico and beyond, families honor their ancestors by creating altars decorated with items that the deceased enjoyed in life. Learn more about this tradition as you tour the creative ofrendas designed by local groups and organizations!

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF MIDDLE TN
CHEEKWOOD & VANDERBILT CENTER for LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS
CONEXIÓN AMERICAS
NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
TENNder CARE
TIRRC – TENNESSEE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS COALITION
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE and artist PEDRO VERA GONZALEZ
VANDERBILT SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
YMCA LATINO ACHIEVERS


VENDORS
Colorful open air markets line the streets of Mexico during the celebration. Local merchants sell food, flowers, art, and handmade items which people buy to decorate their altars and tombs. Visit the vendors at the festival to discover the talent of local artists, shop for unique gift items, and taste traditional foods!

ART & GOODS
CHEEKWOOD GIFT SHOP
Event T-Shirts and More

ELENA VARGAS
Local Artist | Handmade arts & crafts

HISPANO AMERICA
Peruvian Gift Items

JACKIE ALMAGUER
Local Artist | Handmade arts & crafts

JULES BURCIAGA CARPENTER
Local Artist | Day of the Dead themed pieces

LUCKY CHARM JEWELRY
Jewelry and More

MEXICAN CURIOUS
Mexican Gift Items

NOA CASTRO GARCIA
Local Artist

PLATERIA MARQUEZ
Traditional Silver Jewelry

RACHEL HERNANDEZ HENSLEY
Local Artist | Fiber Art & Mixed Media

VERA’S INNOVATIONS
Mexican Arts and Crafts

VANDERBITL INTERAMERICAN HEALTH ALLIANCE
Textiles and Crafts from Guatemala


FOOD
US BORDER CANTINA
Traditional Mexican Buffet

TAQUERIA EXPRESS
Tacos & More

MAS TACOS POR FAVOR
Tacos & More

KARLA’S CATERING
Empanadas, Charros, & More

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