Dia de los Muertos Library Series
We are very excited to announce the 2014 Dia de los Muertos Library Series leading up to the 2014 Dia de los Muertos PHX Festival! We will be presenting several performances exploring Day of the Dead traditions and themes at the 12 branches of the Phoenix Public Library. Join us at your local branch for a fun time!
Schedule
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An Imaginary Trip through the AmericasA 45-minute presentation with live music in four different languages and instrument demonstrations from various regions of Latin America. September 6th, 2014 | 11:00am September 27th, 2014 | 2:00pm October 4th, 2014 | 2:00pm October 11th, 2014 | 2:00pm |
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Cesar SaysA 45-minute performance in which Zarco Guerrero portrays the life and times of this iconic historical figure through his unique masked characters and their reverent yet humorous style of story telling. September 27th, 2014 | 11:00am |
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La Cultura Cura: Celebrating the Latino Heritage in Dance with PrimaveraThe roots of baile folklorico, or folk dancing, will be explained and explored in the narration provided by Maria Leon, Principal Dancer. The different regions of Mexico will be highlighted in many dances that are strongly connected with the expression of cultural identity, with styles and costumes reflecting the many diverse influences from Europe, to Africa and Meso-América. September 20th, 2014 | 11:00am October 11th, 2014 | 2:00pm October 18th, 2014 | 2:00pm |
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Dia de los Muertos Storytelling FestivalThe Dia de los Muertos Storytelling Festival puts life into perspective in a delightful and engaging way, helping us to accept and even to laugh at our most primal fears about death. October 11th, 2014 | 11:00am |
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Storytelling and Poetry JamFeaturing Arizona author Stella Pope Duarte and the local literary group Los Hijos de La Llorona, this presentation highlights the importance of writing and sharing the spoken word. Born and raised in the Sonorita Barrio in South Phoenix, Ms. Duarte currently writes from her home in Phoenix, Arizona a few miles away from the place of her birth. Los Hijos de La Llorona is a local organization of poets and community writers who express the cultural legacy of Latin America through their literature. October 2nd, 2014 | 6:30pm |
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Frida KahloIn this visually engaging lecture, Carmen Guerrero talks about the Life and Times of Frida Kahlo, who is now considered the most famous and celebrated female artist in the world. Discussion includes the impact Frida had on Mexican culture and her continued influence on aspiring contemporary artists. September 6th, 2014 | 2:00pm |
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Face to Face in a FrenzyFace to Face in a Frenzy is a maniacal one-man masked manipulation that mirrors the mystery of the mind and heart in myriad fantastic faces. With a master’s touch, Zarco Guerrero personifies eccentric prototypes forcing us to examine our most innate feelings and thoughts on such themes as self-esteem, bigotry, aging, abuse and denial. September 20th, 2014 | 2:00pm |