10th Annual Dia De Los Muertos October 24, 2009

Hollywood Forever Cemetery Presents - 10th Annual DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

We graciously and enthusiastically welcome the city of Angels and beyond to embrace, honor and celebrate the memory of the departed as we commemorate the 10th annual Dia de Los Muertos at your historical Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Hollywood Forever, the resting place of Hollywood's immortals requests your presence for the Nations largest and most authentic Day of the Dead celebration. Witness this colorful ancient indigenous based Mexican ceremony as we welcome our guests to celebrate life and ancient traditions fused with modern culture.

Join us as we illuminate the evening sky with the various mosaic flavors of life, remembering and paying homage to the dearly departed as we joyfully walk hand in hand with the recollections of the spirits we pay tribute to. Allow the ingrained history of this ancient tradition to capture the heart of the newly curious, sustain the hopes of the returning and quench the thirst of the surrounding souls.

Hollywood Forever the only cemetery in the country which opens its gates to commemorate this tradition will hold this annual event:

Saturday, October 24th, 2009
4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

The Ceremonial Altar Set-Up:
Friday, October 23rd, 2009
5:00 p.m. onward.

PROCESSION & CALENDA
4:00–7:30 Banda Filarmonica Maqueos Music by Estanislao Maqueos
4:00–11:00 Aztec Rituals:
Telpochcalli Coyolxauhqui by Ruben Wallee Xocoyote by Jaime Calvillo
Kalpulli Huehuetiliztli by Eduardo Martinez Citally by Elizabeth Becerra
Danzas de Aztlan Paola Hidalgo Spirit Cleanse

LA CAPILLA HISTORICA STAGE
MC Ramon Castillo “El Monchis”
4:30 Telpochcalli Coyolxauhqui Ceremonial Aztec Blessing
5:00 Ballet Folklórico “Xhanat” Presenting Indigenuous Michoacan
5:45 Tatalejos Presenting a Comedy of Revolution
6:30 Floreadores Artistic Lasso Performance
6:45 Katherine Castillo & Julian Zapata Folklore
7:20 Ballet Folklórico “Xhanat” Presenting Indigenuous México
8:20 Las Cafeteras Sones from Veracruz, México
9:00 Jose Luis & Siria Shaage New Era

CATHEDRAL ART EXHIBIT
Ricardo Linares • Art Chabolla • Mary Barnhill • Daniel Franco • Lisa Cabrera
Kathy Braceland • Ramon Castillo • Ana Malvaez • Mary Clark Camargo • Chris Dimitrijevic
Carlos Flores • Pinche Minchi • Michelle Urbina • Ginnette Rondeau • Daniel Franco
Manuel Plascencia • Elias Vargas • Armando Becerril • Alfredo Villafania
Francisco Cabello • Lucie de Hoyos • Fernanda Uribe
CATHEDRAL PERFORMANCES
5:00 Carlos Velasco Guitarist
6:00 Rune Dans Contemporary Dance
7:00 Péndulo Cero Contemporary Dance from Tijuana, México
Catalejo Contemporary Dance/Flamenco from Tijuana, México

MUERTE Y TRADICION STAGE
MC Gustavo Vargas
4:20 Xocoyote Ceremonial Aztec Blessing
4:50 Las Cafeteras Sones from Veracruz, México
5:30 Floreadores Artistic Lasso Performance
5:50 Ballet Folklórico “Xhanat” Presenting: Los Viejitos Dance
6:05 Ballet Folklórico International Presenting: La Llorona Play
6:15 Ballet Folklórico Crystal de Los Angeles Dancing Until Death
6:45 La Santa Cecilia Popular Music of all Times
7:30 Altar Awards Winners & Production Staff Presentation
8:00 Xavier Quijas Yxayotl Welcomes the Arrival of the Souls
8:45 Gabriel Castañeda Fire Dance Ritual
9:15 Lila Downs World Renowned Singer & Songwriter

ALTAR EXHIBITS Offerings to the Beloved
4:00 –11:00

KIDS ART CENTER Face Painting, Arts & Crafts
4:00 – 9:00

PAINTING DEMONSTRATIONS
4:00 –10:30 Maria Estrada “The Skeleton with Cempasuchil” at Cemetery Entrance
Manuel Plascencia “The Awareness of Being” at the Cathedral

FEATURED ARTIST OF THE YEAR Susanne Longo
AERIALIST
6:00 & 8:00 Rita Circus Presenting Alebrije

LA FIESTA ETERNA Documentary Film Screening
5:00 , 6:30, 8:00 & 9:30 in the Chapel

SPECIAL THANKS
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Tyler Cassity
President & Co-Founder
Jay Boileau
Vice President
Yogu Kanthiah
Chief Financial Officer
Deisy J. Marquez
Founder & Executive Production Director
Celine Mares
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Adela Marquez
Co-Founder & Production Manager
Liliana Rosas
Public Relations & Artist Coordinator
Robert J. Kiser
Graphic Designer
Gabriel Lopez
La Capilla Stage Director
Francisco Ramirez
Scenery Designer
Art Chabolla
Cathedral Art Exhibit Director
Susana Urrutia
Children Department Manager
Bricia Lopez
La Guelaguetza Catering Director
Gloria Arjona
Muerte y Tradicion Stage Director
Walter Orellana
ELS Lighting Director
Curtis Zavodny
Lead Sound Engineer
David Page
El Jimador Public Relations Manager
OTIS College Students
Eric Garcetti
L.A. City Council President
Source Film Studios
DBS Ruben Silva
Keepers Security
Paramount Pictures
WELCOME
10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION • OCTOBER 24, 2009
8:00 PM • HOLLYWOOD FOREVER WELCOMES THE ARRIVAL OF THE SOULS • Alumbrada with Xavier Quijas Yxayot

Official Website: http://www.ladayofthedead.com/