Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) November 4, 2012

This festival features four days of celebrating Mexican culture and paying homage to the dead - including Michael Jackson. It's a unique way to "travel" to Mexico and attend the traditional celebration hosted by Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders. Special activities include a celebration of the life and music of Michael Jackson as the altar building theme this year and a Michael Jackson dance party too. Workshops include: Paper Crafts for Day of the Dead, Sugar Skulls, Day of the Dead Bread, Poetry for Day of the Dead. Performances include traditional dancers; La Carpa, street theatre based on traditional stories, performed in Spanish and English translation; and Mariachi Tapatio de Alvaro Paulino.