Read the full article by Marie-Elena Schembri at Sacramento News & Review
With the chill of November air comes the turning of leaves, delectable home-cooked meals and the joy of family traditions. You may feel a natural urge to bury yourself in cozy blankets and bed down for the approaching winter — but you won’t want to sleep on these exciting November events!
The month began with events steeped in both artistic and cultural tradition, as the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos was celebrated throughout the city. This vibrant celebration of deceased loved ones involved many careful applications of art, from the hand-cut papel picado paper banners and tissue paper or real flower garlands to the handmade decorations that adorn ofrendas. Day of the Dead celebrations are a treat for the senses with fragrant cempasuchil marigolds, elaborate costumes and treats like sugar skulls and pan de muertos (bread of the dead) to entice loved ones to visit.
Sacramento History Museum recognizes this tradition with its Día de Los Muertos art exhibit, which runs through Nov. 10. Sol Collective has partnered with the City of Sacramento to create “an immersive exhibition space and a unique arts and cultural goods market” with Day of the Dead altar installations in Old Sacramento at 1110 Front St.