Day of the Dead Extravaganza at Casa del la Cuesta

Day of the Dead Extravaganza at Casa del la Cuesta

Altar Talks, Oaxacan Master Weaver Exhibit and Sale,
Mask Museum Tours, Oaxaca Wood Carvings

By Barbara Erickson

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 29, 30 & 31 and Monday, November 1
1:00 PM–Talk on Traditions of the Day of the Dead Altar

1:30 – 4:30 PM– Open House at Mask Museum and Oaxaca Rug Weaver Exhibit & Sale

Please wear masks when you come. Thank You

At Otra Cara de México Mask Museum and Gallery; Cuesta de San Jose #32, Colonia Azteca

Master Zapotec weaver Jacobo Mendoza returns for the first time in 2 years to show and sell his masterpiece rugs and wall hangings for the Day of the Dead celebrations at Casa de la Cuesta B&B. Friday October 29 through Monday November 1 visitors can enjoy a Day of the Dead Extravaganza. Each day at 1:00 PM Heidi LeVasseur will give an informative talk on the traditions of Day of the Dead in front of her stunning personal altar.

From 1:30 to 4:30 PM Jacobo Mendoza will show his weavings and give talks on natural dyes, Oaxacan folk art carver Blanca Gomez will display and sell her whimsical carved alebrije figures and paintings.

As a special treat, Another Face of Mexico / Otra Cara de Mexico Mask Museum, which hosts a special collection of 650 ceremonial masks – will be open to the public during the show. There are select masks for sale as well.

There is no admission fee for the Mask Museum, Altar Talks or Exhibitions.

On Sunday and Monday between 2:00 and 4:00 PM You can have your face painted.