El Dia De Los Muertos
Remembering Dr. Suess
Presented by
Dos Amigas, Artsy Mamas and Boro Book Warehouse
What: El Día de los Muertos is a way to honor and remember people that have passed away. It is a holiday specifically set aside to reminisce about the person's life, and in many ways, to celebrate their accomplishments and contributions.
Why: To expand cultural horizons and to have fun!
Who: Families and Children of all ages
When: Monday, October 26, 10am-12pm
How: The holiday is celebrated, like holidays everywhere, with family, friends, and food. Families visit cemeteries of their relatives, decorate their tombstones (much like we do on Memorial Day), prepare the deceased's favorite food, and console one another by telling tales of the person's life. If the family lives far away from the cemetery in which their loved one is buried, an ofrenda, or offering can be set up in the home. Ofrendas often include the person's favorite flowers and marigolds which are thought to attract the spirits of the dead. Ofrendas may also have sweet bread called Pan de Muerto, pictures of the deceased, candles, favorite clothing or articles of the deceased, and anything the family wants to include in the ofrenda. These ofrendas range from the extremely elaborate to the very basic and are simply a way to remember the person.
How much: $2 per family
What else: Join the Dos Amigas and Artsy Mamas as we construct an ofrenda to Dr. Suess, eat Pan de Muerto, decorate Caleveras de Azucar, and make Papel Picado.
Is it Halloween? Is it evil???
El dia de los Muertos is a reverent holiday that is peaceful and respectful. El Día de los Muertos is typically celebrated in Mexico, and now, in this country. In general, the Mexican people view death both respectfully and temporary instead of something evil or unholy. Contrary to popular American belief, this is not in any way a scary holiday, nor is it related to Halloween, though the two holidays are close to one another in date.
Meditate and Create
An evening of Gratitude
presented by Artsy Mamas and Center for the Arts
Who: Mamas of all shapes, sizes and ages
What: An evening of gratitude. We will be creating gratitude art such as a gratitude journal, gratitude beads, or a gratitude rock, enjoying a guided meditation, snacks, and one another's company.
Where: Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro
When: Saturday, November 8th, 7:00-9:30
Why: Because November is the month of Thanksgiving and we feel it is important to focus on the wonderful gifts we have been given as artists, as mothers, and as beautiful women.
How much: $5.00/person
Registration is required by Monday, November 3rd
You may register by calling Mandy at 907-8084 or emailing artsymamas@gmail.com.
