Dia de los Muertos: “The Air is Dying”

 The Air Is Dying – Dia de los Muertos

A month long series culminates with a gathering at Red Poppy Art House for Dia de los Muertos following a procession to Garfield Park on Friday, November 2nd.

Luis Vazquez and the Family Art program have create an interactive altar installation at Garfield Park and the Red Poppy for Dia de Los Muertos. For these installations we are asking YOU to share your story about your experiences losing your loved ones and remembering your ancestors.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2: 6-7 PM – “MUERTOS OPEN MIC AT THE POPPY”

A one-hour Open Mic, in the spirit of Día de los Muertos, to honor ancestors, personal and historic, who have inspired and informed our lives. También se invita recuerdos festivos, poemas calaveras, cuentos y canciones, as well as political satire. Hosted by poeta y cantante SANDRA GARCIA RIVERA, with guest artist CESAR BARRAGAN bringing la picardía mexicana, and DJ RUMOROSA tuned-in to the soul sounds. Audience is invited to participate on the Open Mic, and with the interactive altar installation entitled “The Air is Dying.”

5:45pm: OPEN MIC SIGN-UP (8 -10 slots)
DJ Rumorosa
Ceremonial welcome by Luis Vazquez
6-7:00pm: OPEN MIC:
Each person has 3-5min to make their offering.

Procession starts at 7pm on 22nd and Harrison. Installation at Garifield Park will be led by Luis Vazques and the Family Art Program team.

If you can’t be present your story can! Made possible by the Marigold Project and the Red Poppy Art House.

For more about the Day of the Dead Mission celebration go to DayoftheDeadSF.org