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Javier Navarrette: A Musical Tribute to the Ancestors

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Bay Area rhythm all-star Javier Navarrette and his mighty vocal/percussion ensemble celebrate Día de los muertos at the Poppy with an evening of personal songs, as well as music originating from the Afro-Cuban and Afro-Mexicano song traditions, including rumba, palo, makuta, and son jarocho.Featuring: Javier Navarrette - vocals, percussion Sergio Duran - vocals, percussion Jesse Weber - vocals, percussion Alison Hammond - vocals, percussion, dance Monica Fimbrez - vocals, percussion, st...
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Día de los Muertos – Soñar con espíritus: Altars of Ancestry

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Día de los Muertos is an extraordinarily auspicious time for the Mission community, and the Red Poppy Art House is humbled to participate in the annual celebration that honors the ancestral memory of the departed. We invite all of our community to join us on Wednesday, November 2 for a day of remembrance.The Red Poppy will be open from 5pm to 10pm. During those hours, community members are welcome to bring photos, candles, food, and gifts for our indoor altar. Let’s celebrate our beloved fam...
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Altar para mi barrio: Art, Poetry, Food & Live Music for Day of the Dead

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Día de los Muertos is an extraordinarily auspicious time for the Mission community, and the Red Poppy Art House is humbled to participate in the annual celebration that honors the ancestral memory of the departed. We invite all of our community to join us on Sunday, November 1 and Monday, November 2 for a weekend of art, food, and remembrance.On Sunday evening, curator Alejandro Meza unveils the exhibition, El Mito Contemporáneo del Más Allá, featuring commissioned altars that pay homage to ...
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