SATURDAY, November 3

Multimedia presentation on The Day of the Death tradition by Mexican art expert Gregorio Luke at the El Paso Public Library, 12:30 – 2:00 - 501 N. Oregon.

Gregorio Luke, former Director of the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, Ca. will discuss the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead through an illustrated, multimedia presentation at the El Paso Public Library.

Luke will explore the Day of the Dead tradition in Mexico and its relationship to other regions of the world through the use of slides and documentary films from his extensive research library.

Luke is the former Consul for the Cultural Institute of Mexico in Los Angeles, Deputy Director of the Mexican Cultural Institute of Washington, D.C., and First Secretary of the Embassy of Mexico in Washington D.C. He has lectured extensively on Mexican art in museums and universities in Mexico, Europe, and the US.

Event sponsored by the Consulate General of Mexico, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department and the El Paso Public Library.

A DIA FOR CHILDREN TO REMEMBER
A great opportunity to visit the beautiful Philanthropy Theatre and the newly expanded Main library in downtown El Paso while enjoying the performing arts. These enchanting children’s tales offer positive lessons to all. Some of the performances are bilingual, English/Spanish, and last from 30-45 minutes.

LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
La Llorona - Story Telling – Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. The El Paso Public Library Children’s Department will feature their traditional story telling event “La Llorona” by storyteller Becky Gutierrez, Children’s Services Supervisor. It is said her whaling cries can still be heard today as real as the day this story was first told. Dressed in white, La Llorona continues to glide along the banks of the Rio Grande calling out for her children, “Mis Hijos, donde están mis Hijos”. Don’t miss your chance to relieve this hauntingly memorable tale. 501 North Oregon, Phone: (915) 541-4106. FREE ADMISSION!

PHILANTHROPY THEATRE at the Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center 125 Pioneer Plaza

2:00 Performance – Bocón - Children’s Theatre by Eden Enterprises
A young boy from a war-torn Central American village befriends the mythical La Llorona on his perilous journey to Los Angeles. Bocón is a universal coming of age story about finding your own voice. FREE ADMISSION.

3:30 History of Chocolate by Manos Arriba Puppet Theatre
Stop guessing where chocolate comes from – join the popular Manos Arriba Puppet Theatre in an interactive discovery of the history of chocolate. FREE ADMISSION.

5:00 Performance – The Caravan - Children’s Theatre by Eden Enterprises
Based on a Puerto Rican poem, this one-act play tells the story of Saltimbanqui, the magician who learns a life lesson on how to get along with others from his young assistant, Beatriz. FREE ADMISSION.

6:30 Dia Dance Performance
Baloons and Dia offerings will be provided to children attending the performances.

Creative Kids oLo Gallery 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
“Papel Picado” workshop for children ages 5 and up at the Creative Kids oLo Gallery. 504 San Francisco St. Cost is $10.00 and includes materials. http://www.creativekidsart.org.

Festival Dia de los Muertos 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at La Mujer Obrera and Centro Mayapan. This event transports the culture of the most traditional states in Mexico to El Paso - arts and crafts, live traditional music and dances, foods including pozole, tamales, champurrado and many more. Artisans, musicians and cooks from Mexico will be part of this event. Come and visit Mexico and its people without leaving the country! A great number of altars will also be on display. 2000 Texas El Paso, TX 79901. For more information call: (915) 351-1070. FREE ADMISSION!