Sunday, November 3, 2013
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO
The Nelson-Atkins is hosting a variety of activities on Sunday, November 3 to celebrate Dia de los Muertes. For more information and/or to reserve tickets for events, click here.
Day of the Dead Altar Installation
Kirkwood Hall | Plaza Level
Noon-5 p.m.
Experience the installation honoring artists Frida Khalo and Diego Rivera and created by Mattie Rhodes Center, local artists and teens. Follow the flowers on the floor and place your own remembrance on the community altar.
1-1:10 p.m.
The celebration kicks off with a special welcome and thank you to our community partners.
1:10-1:30 & 2:40-3 p.m.
Listen to Maria Vasquez Boyd and Jose Faus, members of the Latino Writers Collective, read works by and inspired by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.
2-2:30 p.m.
Enjoy performances by the talented students from Mariachi Azteca Juvenil of Alta Vista Charter.
El Grupo Atotonilco Mexican Folkloric Dance
Atkins Auditorium | Lobby Level
FREE | Tickets required |
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Enjoy traditional dances from across Mexico with El Grupo Atotonilco, a Mexican folkloric dance group made up of dancers of all ages.
BLOCH LOBBY
1-4 p.m.
Pick up a print by The Print Factory, fresh off their mobile printing press. While supplies last.
2-3 p.m.
Delight in the Mariachi music of Los Musicos.
3-4 p.m.
Dance the cumbia or rumba to the acoustic stylings of Trio Aztlan.
NOGUCHI COURT | Bloch Building, Lobby Level
1-1:30 & 2:30-3 p.m.
Enjoy stories inspired by Mexican culture with storyteller Joyce Slater of the Kansas City Storytelling Celebration during this special story time for preschoolers.
FORD LEARNING CENTER | Nelson-Atkins Building, Lobby Level
1-4 p.m.
Classrooms 4 & 5
Create your own calavera, or Day of the Dead skull mask.
Classroom 3
Learn how to make papel picado with artist Xanath Caraza.
Classroom 2
Decorate a tiny sugar skull to take home with you.
FOOD
Rozzelle Court Restaurant
Plaza Level, Nelson-Atkins Building
12-4 p.m. | Enjoy a la carte brunch or an afternoon snack in Rozzelle Court. Kid-friendly options available.
Mexican Food
Bloch Lobby | 1-4 p.m. | $2-$5
Savor tacos and other Mexican-inspired fare available for purchase.