Fall Festival
Día de los Muertos
Now - October 30, 2011
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10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Throughout the Garden
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Come to the Garden for Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a colorful tradition celebrated throughout the American Southwest, Latin America and Mexico that honors and celebrates departed loved ones in a festival setting. Enjoy entertainment that will bring the history of the holiday to life with song, dance and storytelling. Experience the Desert Botanical Garden’s interactive altar honoring Día de los Muertos, the Garden’s past and present and the act of gardening itself. Delicious food, pastries and beautiful art will be available for purchase in the Garden’s Mercado. |
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Attending the Celebration
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Entertainment & Activities |
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Cooking with Frida Kahlo | Sunday, 2-4 p.m.Members: $50 / General Public: $62
NOTE: Class is FULL. Please e-mail AdultEduc@dbg.org to be placed on a wait list.
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Ofrenda | October 21 - November 2, Daily
Webster Auditorium
Admission to the Garden and exhibit will be free on October 25, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. during the CALA Festival Target Free Day. Free admission includes the Mariposa Monarca (the Monarch Butterfly Exhibit, open 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Please note: Parking is limited. |
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Cuisine and Culture of Día de los Muertos |October 27, 6 - 8 p.m.
Cuisine and Culture of Día de los Muertos kicks off the Día de los Muertos celebration at the Garden. An interactive experience, the evening begins with the history of Día de los Muertos present by multimedia artist Zarco Guerrero. Followed by dinner catered by Silvana Salcido Esparza, executive chef/owner of Bario Café. A cash bar will be available serving beer, wine and margaritas |
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El Mercado | Throughout weekend
 Visit with local and international artists and vendors at the Garden’s Mercado. From painting, sculpture, and photography to traditional pastries – discover elements of the American Southwest, Mexico, Latin America and beyond. |
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La Procesión | Sunday, October 30 - 5 p.m. The Día de los Muertos festivities at the Garden will culminate with La Procesión or Procession. The ancient indigenous tradition of marching as a community to ancestral burial sites honors those who have gone before us. La Procesión will express the holiday’s rich cultural legacy with vibrant color, deep symbolism, pageantry and a blend of music and dance. |
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Masters of Oaxaca The Garden is pleased to present its first “Masters of Oaxaca” program which will showcase three expert artists from Oaxaca Mexico. This program will be held in October at the Garden as part of our annual Día de los Muertos celebration to be held on October 29 and 30. This artist-in-residence program will allow Garden guests the opportunity to observe these talented and gifted artists demonstrating their artwork while learning about their process. The artists will also take part in community outreach programs and have their artwork featured at the Garden’s Mercado. Click here to learn more about our artists and see photos of their work. |
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Questions? Call 480.481.8188, Monday – Friday 8am-4pm or Visit the Admissions Box Office 8am-8pm daily All activities are subject to change. This event will be photographed/videotaped for promotional purposes. |
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This program is a Showcase Event of the CALA Festival, Celebración Artística de las Américas, a bi-annual festival to create shared arts experiences that encourage cultural understanding between people of the Americas. |
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Supported by the Consulate General of Mexico in Phoenix.
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Dinner at Frida Kahlo's home most likely had a big helping of drama on the side, but that is what set the famous Mexican artist's table apart from others. La Panchita of the Phoenix Fridas, a collective of Latina artists, will share tasty recipes that borrow from the Kahlo's era but are updated for modern palates. Expect bold, authentic flavors, seasonal ingredients and lots of culinary history- art, music and politics-to spice up your autumn kitchen table. 
Ofrenda or Offering, in the traditional Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos, is created to remember the dead and to honor ancestors. All nine installations are original pieces that have been created specifically for this exhibition. 
