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Welcome to the
Olvera-Street.com
E-Newsletter!
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October 2006
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Bienvenidos! Since October is such a busy month, this is a reminder of all the great things to see!
You are invited to come down to Olvera Street, Friday, October 27, from 7 PM - 9 PM for the “Viva El Amor Eterno” Annual Dia De Los Muertos Juried Exhibition at the Pico House Gallery. The public is invited to participate, and to put on their joyous Calavera mask's and attire on for the celebration. This event is free.
In addition, we have gladly added the Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández as a must see production. Our subscribers will receive a $5 discount while ticket last!
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. Please feel free to forward this e-newsletter to anyone who you think would be interested.
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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.
Award Ceremony:
November 2, 2006 from 7 PM - 9 PM
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.
Featured Artists:
Gallery Blessing by Iztaccihuatl Ballet Folklórico
Adam Loera, Al Herion, Annamarie Sandoval, Bonjunnie Comostiles, Carla Jessica Garcia, Carmen Alcázar, Conchita Sousa, Cyndi Hidalgo-Knies, Debbie De La Cruz, Elvira Benitez, Ernie Herrera, Frances Loera, Gabriella Quintero, Geri Aida Hess, Ginette Rondeau, Irma Tapia, John Trausch, Juliane Backmann, Julie Soto, Marcus Loera, Margaret & Richard Beltran, Mathew Loera, Miguel Angel Bracamontes, Ofelia Esparza, Oscar Loera Jr., Patricia Lazalde, Raul Pizarro, Samantha Bracamontes, Temoc, and Tony de Carlo
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!
We sadly regret that there is a possibility that Maestro Elvis Castillo may not join us this year due to the ongoing civil unrest in Oaxaca. Our prayers are with him and the families of this beautiful country.
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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”
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 Beltran, 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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Save $5* on Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández!
October 30, 2006 @ 8pm at the Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills
"Passionate...impeccable...and unequaled point of entry to the riches of a fabulous culture!"
- Los Angeles Times
In 1952, Amalia Hernández, dancer and choreographer, founded the Ballet Folklórico de México, having embarked, at a very early age, on a never-ending quest to rescue the dancing traditions of Mexico. The vital search became a basic need to reflect not only in Mexico but the rest of the world, the beauty of the Universe in motion which started with the pre-Colombian civilizations and grew with the Hispanic influences of the Vice royal era up to the popular strength of the Revolutionary years. Amalia Hernández and the Ballet Folklórico de México have developed the choreographies for 40 ballets, composed of 76 folk dancers. The music, technical perfection, sophisticated wardrobe and original choreographies, create this singular character of the Ballet. Amalia Hernández and the Ballet Folklórico de México have been distinguished with more than 200 awards in recognition to their artistic merits.
Don’t miss out on this special opportunity!
Performance Date/Times
Monday, October 30, 2006 8:00 pm
*Tickets subject to availability. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Other restrictions may apply. No refunds, cancellations or exchanges. Offer not available at Ticketmaster outlets.
Use promotional code: MEXICO
Seating Limited! Act fast for the best available seats.
3 Ways to Buy:
1) Click to Order Online
2) Call Ticketmaster: 213-480-3232
3) Order in Person: Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills Box Office
8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Box Office Hours: Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday 12pm-5pm, Box Office Phone: 323-655-0111
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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 20, 2006, according to a CNN count: “There have been 3,021 coalition deaths, 2,786 Americans, two Australians, 119 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 21,077 U.S. troops have been wounded in action, according to the Pentagon.”
That is 154 more deaths and more than 1,304 U.S. troops that have been wounded since last month.
 That is a total of 1,771 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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“Te Queiro Siempre”
I Will Love You Always
© 2006 Ginette Rondeau
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“Viva El Amor Eterno”
“I do not fear death
as I know those who have died before me
will welcome me back with their loving embrace.
My senses will be awakened by the sweetness
of the Dia De Los Muertos yearly celebration.
I shall be remembered for eternity,
as my decedents will be preparing and adorning
their altars in my honor and for other beloved.
There will be a sense of excitement
as they will be creating my favorite foods,
bringing me gifts that my soul has inspired
as they welcome me back.
At my altar,
there will be the lovely aroma of the copal,
and a glass of water for my long journey
that will quench my thirst when I arrive.
The salt and sweets will remind me of
the bitterness and sweetness of life.
I will see my family spending the day
lovingly cleaning my grave
and adorning it with zempasúchil (marigolds),
baby breath, candles and more.
There will be great day of
laughter, music, and poetry.
I yearn to hear the memories of me
they tell the children so they may
know who I am.
Yes, it will be a joyous occasion
as I will be reunited
with my dear family and friends!
Thank you, gracias.
I know I will not be forgotten.
As your memories of me will continue
from generation to generation.
- Ginette Rondeau
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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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