26th Annual Day of the Dead Exhibition: Death On Installment Plan

• Exhibition dates: Octover 20 to November 17, 2012
• Gala reception: November 2, 2012

Exhibition design: Maurizzio Hector Pineda

The Day of the Dead is a rich and vibrant celebration within the Latino community and MCCLA has a long history of calling upon the dead in the months of October and November. This year’s exhibition title is Death on installment plan • Muerte en plan de pagos.

Mole To Die For Winners

Peoples choice

1st Homemade Mole $100: Dena Cornett
2nd Homemade Mole $75: Rosa López
3rd Homemade Mole $50: Israel Escudero
Honorable mention: Alfonso Ochoa family

Professional

1st Prize: Francisco Hernandez (El Metate, con Sabor a…

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25th Annual Day of the Dead Exhibition: Death in Parallel

• Exhibition open until November 19, 2011
• Inti-Raymi Gallery (2nd Floor)

Through a visual journey of folkloric and contemporary altars, Death in Parallel examines el acompañimiento, the accompaniment of the dead in our everyday lives. A whisper, a fleeting shadow lets us know they are here with us. Other signals are close at hand, but how open are we to acknowledging the presence of our ancestors? Death in Parallel explores this relationship, which eyes open or closed, remains an intimate one. With the creative presentation of stories, photos, home video and personal artifacts, MCCLA continues our participation in a rich and vibrant tradition within our Latino community to call upon the dead as we remember and honor our…

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