The National Museum of the American Indian: Day of the Dead Event

El Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Saturday, October 31, 2009 1–5 p.m. New York Museum-wide Honor the memory of ancestors, family, and friends in this celebration that has roots in the indigenous cultures of Mexico. Activities include dance performances by Danza Mexica Cetiliztli Nauhcampa, storytelling with Elvira and Hortensia Colorado, and an art installation and sugar skulls by artists Tlisza Jaurique (Mexica/Yaqui/Basque/Xicana) and Marcus Xilliox. Also featured are hands-on workshops featuring papel picado, paper flowers, and plaster skull figures.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS Los Dias de los Muertos/Days of the Dead Saturday, October 31, 2009 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at NMAI Sunday, November 1, 2009 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at NMAH Washington DC National Museum of the American Indian (Sat. & Sun.) National Museum of American History (Sun.) On Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 31 & Nov. 1, during regular museum hours, see an ofrenda (altar) display in the NMAI's Potomac Atrium. On Sunday, Nov. 1, enjoy Los Dias de los Muertos, celebrated in communities throughout the U. S., Mexico, and many other parts of Latin America, with a variety of programs hosted at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, in collaboration with the Smithsonian Latino Center.