Happy Friday, y'all!!

Happy Friday, y'all!! Didja make it through the work week alive and kickin'? I had a four-day week and it felt so much longer!! Ugh. If you're going to be out and about, stay safe in the storms. But seriously, why go out when you can have all the cuddles with your beer margarita wine bottle, Netflix, and a tub of Nutella?

Los Muertos Bailan (The Dancing Dead)

South Texas is rich with culture and history. It only makes sense for the monthly Jardin del Arte to host a special festival for los meurtos (the dead).

Lately, Bunny has been asking about our heritage, culture, and our family tree. She's fascinated with Dia de los Muertos - or The Day of the Dead - and the movie THE BOOK OF LIFE was a great stepping-stone to introduce her to calaveras (skulls), pan de muerto (bread of the dead), and music.

Check out this amazing altar! Full of baskets of fresh fruit, bread for the dead, photos, candy, and other knick-knacks. 

Calavera crafts for the kids. Thank you Dustin Sekula Memorial Library for the fun crafts (and my Harry Potter ticket)!

This beautiful girl we bumped into dressed as La Calavera Catrina. 

Local vendors also set up gorgeous dia de los muertos displays...

RobotAnnie

RobotAnnie

RobotAnnie

 Bunny bought a beautiful figure in the black dress from this vendor based in Mexico.

Arte-Sanias

And there were also local artists who should have a gallery showing for their Mexican-American art.

Artist Noe Vela

I wish I had a link to his work. Mr. Vela is an amazing artist that needs to be known. All I have is his email: noevelasart@myspace.com

And a photo of the artist himself here.

(I lost the card with the artists information on this intricate art piece. If you happen to have this information, please comment below.)

There was also a lively performance by classical folklórico dancers, Conceptos Entidad Dancística. 

The folkloric dancers were Bunny's favorite part of the night. The flare of the dresses, the dancing, the music... I love that she is learning about her culture at an early age (not an adult like myself) and she's curious about most of what she was introduced to tonight. 

Can't wait for next months Jardin del Arte. Until then don't forget to grab your ticket for A Night at Hogwarts!! 

For more information about Dia de los Muertos and Mexican traditions, visit Thaneeya's Art Blog: Art Is Fun.

*I was not compensated for this blog entry nor was I asked promote any local activity for my community.