Thanks, mil gracias, to everyone who helped make this celebration a reality! (Please see the many collaborators listed below!)
Enjoy these photos of the Procession on Nov 2nd and some of the workshops, more soon!
La Catrina ~ Nov 2 ’23 (photo by Ciro Diaz)
Paper Marigolds workshop by CAT Oct 28 ’23
Alebrijes workshop by Juntos Oct 20 ’23
We gathered as an inclusive Middlebury community and honor ancestors and departed loved ones through art, song, dance, communion/togetherness, and creativity…
In collaboration with students, faculty, staff and community members, including:
Alianza ~ Ofrenda & Picture Frame workshop
CAT (Creating Art Together) ~ Paper Marigolds workshop
Chad Kim & Brys Peralta ~ Skate Dancers
Charlie Grossman ~ Mask Making workshop, Stilt walker and super volunteer
Chellis House ~ Ofrenda
Creative Process ~ Life Map performance on the tennis court
Ellie Ross ~ super volunteer and special meal leader
Gamut Room ~ La Llorona storytelling y declamación venue
Grupo Folklórico de mis Raíces ~ Baile Folklorico:
Andrea Lopez, Gio Palacios, Isbeth Bustos, Estefani Avila, Ashley Aparicio, Alexandra Valdivia, Kailey Mendoza, Chris Saavedra-Mendez, Jesus Pedroza, Andres Santana
Juntos ~ Ofrendas & Alebrijes painting workshop
Mi Gente ~ Ofrenda
Middlebury Choir
PALANA ~ Ofrendas & Mask Making workshop
ResLife ~ Ofrenda
Tessa Husted & Robin Potter ~ Calavera Soccer players
Aylin Atzin & Ciro Diaz ~ videography & photography
And numerous students, staff and faculty who lent a hand throughout the month and on November 2nd ~ angels!
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE Staff and Faculty of Departments, Programs and Offices:
Theatre, Music, Film, Luso-Hispanic Studies, American Studies, Dance
Anderson Freeman Center
The Knoll
Beyond the Page
Student Activities, Events, Facilities, Public Safety & Horticulture
COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
Hearthunder Art Collective
Rodrigo Placencia, with Reagh Greenleaf & Jon Jon March
St. Mary’s Church
Catholic Migrant Ministry of Addison County
México en Vermont ~ Alicia Rodriguez
Doña Alejandra’s Tacos
MANY THANKS to OUR SPONSORS:
Middlebury Performing Arts Council (MPAC)
Council of the Arts (CotA)
Center for Community Engagement (CCE)
Middlebury Intercultural Leaders Coalition (MILC) Flex Fund
PALANA
and YOU!
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