Ancient Roots/Modern Rituals. Dia de los Muertos
Made possible in part through a grant from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Events Through the Month of October for a Variety of Audiences
WORKSHOP Learn About Ofrendas: A Cultural Tradition in partnership with Casa Ramirez
One of the most important components of Dia de los Muertos is the ofrenda. Learn why ofrendas are created, the symbology of ofrendas and how to make one of your own in your home. The workshop will be taught by Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez, owner of Casa Ramirez and the artist Lizbeth Ortiz who has created ofrendas around the US. She created an ofrenda with residents of New York City after personally witnessing the tragedy of 9-11. Most recently, she created one with the community of Uvalde to memorialize those killed in the school shooting.
FREE EVENT. Limited to 30 participants.
Oct 8, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Casa Ramirez
241 W 19th St. Houston, TX 77008
The KPMG TALK The World In Between – Ancient Roots of Día de los Muertos in partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The days surrounding Día de los Muertos transcend worlds: the worlds of the living and the dead, the worlds of Europe and Latin America, the worlds of today and yesterday. Día de los Muertos is a loving, glorious celebration of life and death.
Día de los Muertos originated among the ancient Mesoamerican peoples, who emphasized honoring their ancestors. Today’s commemoration blends indigenous celebrations with teachings of Catholicism.
Discover the rituals and the multifold meanings of a tradition when the veil separating worlds is thin, when perhaps it is possible to symbolically commune with loved ones on the night that their souls return for a visit.
A dance performance by Ambassadors International Ballet Folklorico will take place thirty minutes prior to the start of the talk. Please join us to welcome the start of another year and to remember and celebrate those who have come before us.
Dr. Javier Urcid, Brandeis University Oct. 22, 2022. 7:00 pm The Brown Auditorium Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
PLEASE NOTE: This lecture is free with with registration. To register, click the box below.
CULINARY ADVENTURE Taste & Remember - Día de los Muertos in partnership with Xochi and Chefs Hugo Ortega, José Luís Ortega, and Elvis Espinosa
Oaxacan Cuisine and Mezcal Tasting
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at a delightful afternoon of Oaxacan food and mezcal featuring the family stories and recipes of James Beard Award-winning chef Hugo Ortega with his brother José Luís Ortega, and Elvis Espinosa.
$65 per person
Oct. 23, 2022. 4:00 - 6:00 pm Xochi 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010
FAMILY EVENT Dia de los Muertos Celebración Cultural Familiar in partnership with BakerRipley Ripley House and the Mexican Consulate
Bring the abuelos, los tíos, the niños for a festive family celebration and outpouring of love and remembrance for those who are not with us. There will be hands-on archaeological activities, Ballet Folklórico dance and music, food, and crafts. Ripley House and the Mexican Consulate will be offering resources and information for health screens, voting, immigration, and Houston-based companies.
Oct. 29, 2022. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm BakerRipley Ripley House Plaza 4410 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77011
Free Admission
CEMETERY TOUR
Twilight tour of Historic Hollywood Cemetery to learn about traditions commemorating the lives of loved ones at their gravesites.
Oct. 30, 2022, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Historic Hollywood Cemetery Tour departure and parking: Zion Lutheran Church 3606 Beauchamp St, Houston, TX 77009
PLEASE NOTE: The tour will depart by bus at 4:00 pm from parking lot at Zion Lutheran Church . All participants must park at Zion Lutheran Church. Please do not park at Hollywood Cemetery as there is only space for people visiting their families.
Free admission - limited to 25 participants
Donations gratefully received.
