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Thursday, October 21, 2010

CELEBRATE THE DAY OF THE DEAD @ THE NEWARK MUSEUM

Celebrate the age-old traditions of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with live music and dance, gallery tours, and art-making workshops.  Decorate a sugar skull and a dancing skeleton, make a paper marigold and taste Mexican hot chocolate.

Latino Heritage Festival: Dia de los Muertos WHEN: Saturday, October 30, 12:30–4:30 PM
WHERE: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark
973.596.6699
FREE with Suggested Museum Admission (includes bilingual presentations)

mexico beyond mariachiMexico Beyond Mariachi presents
CelebraciĆ³n del Dia de los Muertos: La Calavera Sonriente
Performance: 2:30 PM



Day of the Dead Ofrenda (Altar)Help decorate the ofrenda for deceased loved ones.

Take Part in Exciting Workshops:

  • Decorate Sugar Skulls
  • Papel Picado (Paper Cutting)
  • Dancing Skeleton Puppets
  • Marigolds for the Ofrenda
Enjoy Scrumptious Treats:
  • Pan de Muertos (Bread of the Dead)
  • Chocolate Caliente (Mexican Hot Chocolate)
New Members Perk: Early Admission!
Come at 11 AM before activities are open to the public!  Reserve show seats, nosh and do an activity.  Call 973.596.6699 to let us know you're coming.

Arriving later in the day? Use the Members Express line.

Not yet a member? Join today!