TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Día de los Muertos will be front-and-center at the Tucson Museum of Art's First Thursday event on Nov. 2 with pay-what-you-wish admission and extended hours, 5 - 8 p.m.
Featuring ofrendas by local artists, the special attractions Thursday evening will also include live music from Las Azaleas, a 'Death Cafe' forum and tissue paper flowermaking led by a Museum of Art educator.
Salvadorian pupusas from Brujeria Pupuseria will also be for sale at the East Entry Plaza from 5 - 8 p.m.
- Death Café: Facilitated by Alice Vath and Cara Carrillo
- 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Patricia Morgan and Peter Solomon Sculpture Garden
- An open conversation where participants can share memories of deceased loved ones and discuss "all things death and dying"
- Registration required at the Tucson Museum of Art website
- Live music by Las Azaleas
- Mary Jo Brown Gallery
- Las Azaleas is a Mariachi-inspired Latina musical group whose sounds include tropical and bolero influences
- Altars by the following artists will remain on display through Sunday, Nov. 12:
- Galeria Mitotera : On display in Mooney Hall
- Sophia Mayorga: On display in Mooney Hall
- Ruben Urrea Moreno: Currently on display off-site, at the Consulate of Mexico in Tucson (3915 E. Broadway Blvd.) through Thursday, Nov. 9
The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block is located at 200 W. Alameda St. in Downtown Tucson.
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