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Bienvenidos! Welcome to October, as the leaves fall and the days become shorter as we wind our way toward the annual Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) fests. What better place to celebrate the cerebral, festive holiday than at Olvera Street, the historical birthplace of Los Angeles.
Day of the Dead has transcended the international border in recent years, and is now fully celebrated in the United States as well as Mexico. Here in the City of Angels, there will be a major art exhibit, “Viva El Amor Eterno” at the Pico House Gallery at the south end of Olvera Street, opening on Friday, Oct. 27, and continuing through November 26. Come by and view the heartfelt works by some of Los Angeles’ top artists. Bring the entire family to journey this wonderful tradition of honoring the beloved. The public is invited to participate. This event is free.
But that’s not all...
The Olvera Street Merchants will hold their annual celebration October 18 to November 2, which will feature childrens’ workshops, community altars, the Muertos Festival on October 28 and 29, and the candlelight Novenaria procession,
All this and more, all month on Olvera Street. Bookmark our *See L.A* link as a reference, and come see us at Olvera Street.
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What’s Happening on
Olvera Street!
The Pico House Gallery
Art Reception
and Art Exhibition
© 2006 Ginette Rondeau
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Ginette Rondeau, curator of the annual
Día De Los Muertos Art Juried Exhibition,
is proud to present
“Viva El Amor Eterno”
Artists’ Reception and Gallery Blessing:
Friday, October 27, 2006
7 PM- 9 PM at the Pico House Gallery
424 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(Adjacent to Olvera Street by the Placita)
Exhibition: October 28 - November 26, 2006
Gallery Hours: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday
10 AM - 3 PM
Friday - Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM
Closed Tuesdays
Free to the public. The public is invited to participate.
The exhibition will be filled with heartfelt works of all types of mediums: paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and installations. The gallery will highlight both traditional and contemporary works. Bring the entire family to journey this wonderful tradition of honoring the beloved.
One of the many altars two year’s ago was in Dedication to all the Casualties of War in Iraq. For more information see Press Release, Altar Dedication or e-mail Ginette Rondeau, Curator.
To learn more about Dia De Los Muertos, click here!
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Maestro Elvis Castillo
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Featured Guest: Maestro Elvis Castillo
We are very fortunate to have internationally known Elvis Castillo from Oaxaca, Mexico, demonstrate his magical art of wood carvings during the “Viva El Amor Eterno” exhibition.
The artistic wood-carving techniques of the Zapotec people are legedary, honed over hundreds of generation. Each of the wooden sculptures are hand-carved from the wood of the Copal (or Copillo) tree. Each piece is hand-sanded and painted in bright and exciting motifs. Oaxacan wood carvings were featured on the cover of the Smithsonian magazine (May, 1991).
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Olvera Street
Dia De Los Muertos Festival
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The Olvera Street Merchants will hold their annual Dia de Los Muertos celebration from October 18 through November 2 at El Pueblo Historical Monument, home of world famous Olvera Street. The following festivities are free to the public:
- Children’s workshops will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 18-20; 25-27 and October 30-November 2. The workshops include mask and necklace making and will provide students with a history of this colorful and beloved Mexican celebration. A piñata breaking takes place each day following the workshops. Workshops are designed for School Groups and reservations are required. To make a reservation contact:
Valerie Hanley (213) 716-1373
- Muertos’ Festival will be on the weekend of October 28-29. Enjoy face painting, street theater performances, strolling mariachi bands, Aztec dancers, puppets, ballet folklorico, piñatas and other fun family activities.
- The candlelight Novenaria procession will be held nightly from October 25- November 2 beginning at 7 PM on Olvera Street. This traditional pre-Columbian procession evokes special memories of deceased loved ones with colorful pageantry and indigenous blessings. Following each procession, free pan de muerto (sweet bread) and champurrado (a Mexican hot beverage) will be served.
- The Dia de Los Muertos community altars (las ofrendas) and Merchant family altars will be on display outdoors in the Plaza area and in the various shops on Olvera Street from October 28-November 2 for everyone to view and reflect upon.
- The art exhibit “Viva El Amor Eterno” will be in the historic Pico House Gallery October 27-November 26. This exhibition will be filled with paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs highlighting both traditional and contemporary works. Exhibit Hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 AM to 3 PM. and Fridays-Sundays 10 AM to 6 PM. 424 Main Street, Los Angeles.
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Supporting
Our Community
“Events Around Town”
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Downtown Art Walk
The Downtown Art Walk is a monthly, self-guided tour of the art exhibition venues in Downtown Los Angeles, which includes commercial art galleries, public museums, non-profit spaces, and grassroots arts venues.
Next Art Walk: Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006
Free to the public!
For more information:
213-842-8574, www.downtownartwalk.com
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© 2006 Luis Becerra
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“They Don’t Always Remember”
Artists: Luis Becerra, Cindy Suriyani, Long Nguyen
Artists Reception: Saturday, October 14, 7-10 PM
Exhibition Dates: October 14 - November 18, 2006
Wed – Sat 12 PM – 6 PM
Bamboo Lane Gallery
418 Bamboo Lane
Los Angeles, California 90012
(Chinatown)
For more information call: 213.620.1188
http://www.bamboolane.com/
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Long Beach Art Walk
The Downtown Long Beach East Village Art Walk takes place the second Saturday of each month. East Village is located in the village just east of the Downtown center, along Linden Ave., between 1st Street and Broadway.
Saturday, October 14 from 4 PM to 10 PM
2nd Saturday Art Walk has been the premier monthly event in the heart of Downtown Long Beach's East Village Art District for the past nine years. View art openings, fine dining, live entertainment, and shopping all within walking distance. The Art Walk has help Artists of all levels and to encourage the growth of the businesses in Downtown Long Beach's East Village. It has taken a desolate section of Downtown and helped to turn it into one of the most unique destination points in Long Beach.
For more information: www.artwalklbc.com
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Self Help Graphics
Dia De Los Muertos
Altar Exhibit
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“Tanscendence/ Regeneración”
The butterfly has been chosen as the icon for this year's Day of the Dead celebration. It symbolizes the hope that this cycle of life will also touch all of us in today's convoluted world. Because along with the remembrances of our departed loved ones, the butterfly can also serve to remind us of our desperate need today, for renewal, for healing, and for moving forward toward a better society.
Artist/Curator:
Ofelia Esparza
Featured Artists: Ofelia Esparza, Rosanna Ahrens, Margaret Beltran & Richard Beltan, Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin, Elena Esparza, Consuelo Flores, Rigo Maldonado, Margaret Sosa, Juana Flores, Ginette Rondeau, Semillas Del Pueblo, and Rowen Avenue Elementary
Noche de Ofrenda, October 21
Self Help Graphics & Art invites you to celebrate the blessing of the altars. 6 PM. Coffee and pan de muerto and 7 PM. Blessing of the Altars. Performance by Tatalejos
The Procession, November 2
The celebration begins with a procession, lead by Board President Armando Duron. Participants are asked to meet at CINCO PUNTOS (Cesar Chavez & Lorena) at 5 PM. We will then proceed to SELF HELP GRAPHICS & ART, & Gage. Participants are encouraged to dress in Calavera mask's and attire.
Exhibition dates October 21 - November 26, 2006
Tuesday through Saturday 11 AM - 4 PM
SELF HELP GRAPHICS & ART
3802 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
For more information visit
www.selfhelpgraphics.com or call 323) 881-6444
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“Cowboy Seance”
Raising the Literary Dead Icons
SATURDAY, OCT, 28
Present a night of performance and art
Art Reception: 7:30 PM - 10 PM
Featured Artists: Pamela Becerra,Mindy Bird,Mark Fisher, Jim Gardner, Michele Hubacek, Dale Kim, Mark Lucero, Maritza Mejia,Cole Miller, Michael Lewis Miller, Valentina Moeur, Justin Rightsell, Ginette Rondeau, and John Trausch
Acres of Books
240 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802
(Long Beach Blvd. & 3rd St.)
For more information call: 310-644-6441
Admission to the event is free.
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Movies to See
Now available on DVD
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A recent film that came and went very fast in the theaters that is now available on DVD and VHS is:
“The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada”
Julio Cedillo, playing the title role, is shot by a Border Patrolman and quickly buried in the Texas desert. The body is found, and then reburied in the town cemetery. Tommy Lee Jones plays Pete Perkins, a friend of the deceased who kidnaps the Patrolman and forces him to disinter the body. With the lawman captive, he ties the corpse to a mule, and sets out to honor Estrada’s request to be buried in his Mexican hometown. But first he has to find it. Rating: R
To view the trailer:
www.sonypictures.com/classics/threeburials/
“Deeply felt and full of dark humor that reflects the absurdities inherent in life (and death), Jones' movie is ultimately an affirmation that every human being is important - not just to friends and family, but to society as a whole.”
- Glenn Whip, Daily News
To see reviews visit: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/three_burials_of_melquiades_estrada/
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Somebody’s Children
News About Our World Update
Iraq War
At Olvera-Street.com, the spirit of giving, understanding, compassion,
and support goes far beyond our doors.
 As of October 9, 2006, according to a CNN count: “There have been 2,977 coalition deaths, 2,744 Americans, two Australians, 118 Britons, 13 Bulgarians, six Danes, two Dutch, two Estonians, one Fijian, one Hungarian, 32 Italians, one Kazakh, one Latvian, 17 Poles, two Romanians, two Salvadoran, three Slovaks, 11 Spaniards, two Thai and 18 Ukrainians in the war in Iraq.
The list below is the names of the soldiers, Marines, airmen, sailors and Coast Guardsmen whose deaths have been reported by their country's governments. The list also includes seven employees of the U.S. Defense Department. At least 20,687 U.S. troops have been wounded in action, according to the Pentagon.”
That is 110 more deaths and more than 914 U.S. troops that have been wounded since last month.
 That is a total of 1,727 more deaths since the original 1250 deaths we honored at Olvera Street for the 2004 Dia De Los Muertos. Note, May 1 was the three year anniversary when President Bush announced “Mission Accomplished!” and the end of hostilities in Iraq.
You can view casualties in the war in Afghanistan and examine U.S. war casualties dating back to the Revolutionary War.” at the CNN web site.
The “Altar of the Iraq War” was created on October 28, 2004 to honor and respect the memories and lives of all those who have died. NOTE: It does not count the estimated 100,000-200,000 Iraqi deaths, including women and children.
* (The "Altar of the Iraq War" honoring the dead was created by six artists and does not necessarily reflect the thoughts of the Olvera Street merchants or El Pueblo Historic Monument.)
We send our love to them, their families, and dear friends. The “Altar of the Iraq War” will be re-created at this year’s “El Amor Eterno” Dia De Los Muertos Juried Exhibition at El Pueblo Gallery.
The altar will dedicated to their memories so they won’t be forgotten,
true to the meaning and spirit of íDa De Los Muertos!
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What’s Happening on
Olvera Street!
Mailbox to Heaven”
created by Ginette Rondeau
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“Mailbox to Heaven”
If you know someone who died in the Iraq War and would like to share your story in honor of his or her memory, please submit it to
webmaster@Olvera-Street.com
Just make sure you write “Stories to Share”
in the subject line of your email.
To write a private letter to a beloved one,
visit: www.MailboxToHeaven.com
The Mailbox to Heaven will be featured at the
Pico House Gallery
for the Annual Dia De Los Muertos Juried Exhibition
Exhibition: October 28 - November 26, 2006
Gallery Hours: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday
10 AM - 3 PM
Friday - Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM
Closed Tuesdays
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Recent History on
Olvera Street
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CITY’S 225TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
AND POBLADORES WALK
Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, San Gabriel Mayor David Gutierrez and Los Angeles City Councilmembers joinrf thousands of Angelenos for the City of Los Angeles’ 225th Birthday Celebration and Pobladores Walk, sponsored by Disney, on Sept. 4, 2006.
The day began at 7 AM with the annual re-enactment of the Pobladores Walk, which will reenact the 9-mile trek the first settlers of Los Angeles traveled by from the San Gabriel Mission to found the City at El Pueblo (Olvera Street).
The 225th Birthday Celebration at Olvera Street included entertainment, birthday cake, information booths, artisan demonstrations, a children’s fun zone, and festivities for everyone. Mickey Mouse and Grammy Award Winner Pepe Aguilar were in attendance.
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Mexican Independence
Day Celebration
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September 16 and 17 was the Mexican Independence Day Celebration at El Pueblo of Los Angeles Historical Monument (home of Olvera Street). Live music, dancing, and entertainment, and carnival rides thrilled the visitors.
To learn about the history of
Mexican Independence Day, click here!
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EXHIBIT EXPLORES ARTISTS' VISIONS
OF LOS ANGELES
FOR THE CITY'S 225TH BIRTHDAY
Now through October 16, in commemoration of the City of Los Angeles’' 225th birthday on September 4, El Pueblo Historical Monument will present L.A. 225: LOS ANGELES THROUGH THE EYES OF ARTISTS. L.A. 225 is a free exhibit that explores artists' perceptions of the cultural, political, social, historical and geographical character of Los Angeles. The exhibition features the work of such artists as Barbara Carrasco, Robbie Conal, Ricardo Duffy, George Evans, Victor Gastelum, Clement Hanami, Leo Limon, Sandra Low, Dominique Moody, Jose Montoya, Frank Romero, Lola Scarpitta, Richard Wyatt, Tony de Carlo and is curated by Mariann Gatto and Shervin Shahbazi.
The Pico House Gallery at El Pueblo Historical Monument:
424 North Main Street, Los Angeles, 90012.
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What’s New Next Month
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Ginette Rondeau, curator of the annual
Día De Los Muertos Juried Art Exhibition,
is proud to present
“Viva El Amor Eterno”
Award Ceremony:
November 2, 2006 7 PM - 9 PM
The Pico House Gallery
424 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(Adjacent to Olvera Street by the Placita)
Exhibition: October 28 - November 26, 2006
Gallery Hours: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday
10 AM - 3 PM
Friday - Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM
Closed Tuesdays
Free to the public. The public is invited to participate.
The exhibition will be filled with heartfelt works of all types of mediums: paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and installations. The gallery will highlight both traditional and contemporary works. Bring the entire family to journey this wonderful tradition of honoring the beloved.
One of the many altars two year’s ago was in Dedication to all the Casualties of War in Iraq.For more information see Press Release, Altar Dedication or e-mail Ginette Rondeau, Curator.
Olvera Street’s
- Novenaria and the Dia de Los Muertos community altars (las ofrendas) and Merchant family altars will be on display outdoors in the Plaza area and in the various shops on Olvera Street from October 28-November 2 for everyone to view and reflect upon.
To learn more about Dia De Los Muertos, click here!
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Got Gas?
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As a public service we at Olvera-Street.com want to help you find the least painfully-expensive gas in your area. To find out the best gas prices around, click here!
If you have any other suggestions for links that our community can either learn or benefit from such as scholarships, community programs, et cetera, please submit them to us.
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A Family Reunion, National Affirmaiton
"For all eternity,” muses an old man, “
my descendants will remember me and,
on the eve of every second of November,
I will come back to them.
I will find the house filled with food, incense,
the light of candles, and warmth.
And I will come in and, forever and ever,
that one night of the year,
I will be among my own!”
- Horcasitas 137
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May all your wishes and dreams come true.
We hope you will have a wonderful time during the Dia De Los Muertos celebration!
John Trausch, Editor & Ginette Rondeau, Director
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