November 1 — Celebrate El Dia de los Muertos at the Indianapolis Art Center
The Day of the Dead honors the Mexican tradition of honoring ones ancestors once a year through a celebration of their life. The Art Center began providing Day of the Dead programming in 2000 as a response to the growing Hispanic and Latino populations in Indianapolis. Through the years the Art Center has found Day of the Dead programming to expand and bridge all communities because of a common experience shared among all people—death.
When: Saturday, November 1, 3:00-8:00 p.m.
Where: Indianapolis Art Center 820 East 67th Street Indianapolis, IN 46220
The Indianapolis Art Center invites families to celebrate the festival of Day of the Dead. This year’s celebration will be on Saturday, November 1, 2008, from 3-8 p.m. with activities taking place throughout the months of October and November. The Indianapolis Art Center’s Outreach Department began providing Day of the Dead programming in 2000 as a response to the growing Hispanic and Latino populations in Indianapolis. Through the years the Art Center has found Day of the Dead programming to expand and bridge all communities because of a common experience shared among all people: death. Communicating the historical importance of this celebration through art activities engages children and adults in discussion regarding their own beliefs and connected people from all walks of life.
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