{"id":51484,"date":"2015-10-23T14:10:33","date_gmt":"2015-10-23T18:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.nybg.org\/plant-talk\/?p=51484"},"modified":"2015-10-23T14:10:33","modified_gmt":"2015-10-23T18:10:33","slug":"celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos-with-frida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2015\/10\/garden-programming\/celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos-with-frida\/","title":{"rendered":"This Weekend: Celebrate Day of the Dead with Frida & Our Giant Pumpkins!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Pumpkins<\/a>FRIDA KAHLO: Art, Garden, Life<\/a><\/em> goes out on a particularly high note in its closing weekends, with a bevy\u00a0of exciting Day of the Dead (D\u00eda de los Muertos)<\/a> activities! Live performances from Calpulli Danza Mexicana<\/a>, Jarana Beat<\/a>, and The Villalobos Brothers<\/a> with Los Chinelos de Morelos dancers take over the Conservatory<\/a> lawn and steps throughout the weekend. Giant skeletons, La Catrina<\/em> puppets, and Los Zancudos de Zaachila stilt dancers will be roaming the Garden for all to enjoy. In addition see the Day of the Dead ofrenda<\/em>, or altar, honoring Kahlo in the Conservatory, and Humberto Sp\u00edndola<\/a>‘s The Two Fridas<\/em> come alive (literally)\u00a0in the Library Rotunda.\u00a0You’ll also have fun with hands-on activities such as mask-making and face painting.<\/p>\n

And because Halloween is right around the corner, we are pleased to welcome back master carver Ray Villafane<\/a>, who will carve a giant pumpkin inspired by the Day of the Dead. Come watch, and enter for a chance to win a carving from the master himself.<\/p>\n

Come to the Garden this weekend and celebrate a wonderful Mexican tradition with us!
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Saturday, October 24<\/h2>\n\"IVO_4383\"<\/a>\n

Giant Pumpkin Carving with Ray Villafane Weekend \u2013 10 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/strong>
\nIn the Clay Family Picnic Pavilions<\/em>
\nWatch Master Carver Ray Villafane<\/a> transform giant pumpkins into a D\u00eda de los Muertos tableau. Enjoy daily Q&A sessions with his additional carvers and growers\u201411 a.m., 12, 1, 2, & 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

About the Master Carver of the Giant Pumpkins: Ray Villafane is an American sculptor based in Arizona. Best known for his highly detailed pumpkin carvings, Villafane also sculpts sand and snow and creates action figures and collectibles. A regular competitor on the Food Network, he was a recent finalist on “Halloween Wars.\u201d<\/p>\n

Giant Pumpkin Display \u2013 10 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/strong>
\nIn the Clay Family Picnic Pavilions<\/em>
\nGiant pumpkins from North America once again arrive at the Garden, arranged in collaboration with the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth. See how you measure up against these giants, some weighing more than a ton!<\/p>\n

D\u00eda De Los Muertos Weekend Celebration \u2013 10 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/strong>
\nFRIDA KAHLO concludes with a celebration of the Mexican tradition known for bringing together family and friends to remember loved ones, D\u00eda de los Muertos. Join in the festivities with a procession of larger-than-life skeletons, butterflies, and La Catrina\u2014the grande dame of this colorful holiday\u2014or stroll the Conservatory Plaza with the stilt dancers of Los Zancudos de Zaachila presented by Laura Anderson Barbata<\/a>. Dress the part by creating your own mask to wear or having your face painted for the occasion!<\/p>\n

Performances<\/strong><\/p>\n

Calpulli Danza Mexicana \u2013 12, 2, & 4 p.m.<\/strong>
\nConservatory Steps<\/em><\/p>\n

Jarana Beat \u2013 1 & 3 p.m.<\/strong>
\nConservatory Lawn<\/em><\/p>\n

Skeleton & La Catrina Puppets by Lucrecia Novoa and Mascaraviva \u2013 12-4 p.m<\/strong>.
\nThroughout the Garden<\/em><\/p>\n

Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

D\u00eda de los Muertos Altar \u2013 10 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/strong>
\nOn view in the Conservatory<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a1C\u00e1mara, Acci\u00f3n! Mexican Film Series \u2013 3 p.m.<\/strong>
\nRoss Hall<\/em>
\nSaturday, Frida<\/em><\/strong> (R, 123 min.) The Academy Award-winning film Frida<\/em>, directed by Julie Taymor and starring Salma Hayek. Please note that Frida is rated R. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.<\/p>\n

Sunday, G\u00fceros<\/em> <\/strong>(102 min.) This “wry, visually audacious film” (Filmmaker Magazine<\/em>) is set in 1999, when a year-long university strike both engaged and set adrift thousands of students in Mexico City. Left to their own devices, three students embark on a road trip in search of a Mexican folk rock hero.<\/p>\n

Mask-Masking Workshop<\/strong>
\nDodge Activity Center<\/em>
\nDecorate your own traditional Mexican fiesta mask or make some Frida flair to wear in celebration of D\u00eda de los Muertos! Materials available while supplies last.<\/p>\n

Face Painting \u2013 1-4:30 p.m.<\/strong>
\nPerennial Garden<\/em>
\nWhether you want to look spooky or sweet, join Face Art by Melissa to get your face painted in the spirit of D\u00eda de los Muertos!<\/p>\n

Bird Walk \u2013 11 a.m.<\/strong>
\nMeet at the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center<\/em>
\nThe diverse habitats of the Botanical Garden offer visitors a chance to see dozens of species of birds throughout the year. Bring your binoculars and walk the Garden grounds with an expert to learn about bird-friendly habitats, migrating species, and birds that make a permanent home at the Garden.<\/p>\n

Ross Conifer Arboretum Tour \u2013 12:30 p.m.<\/strong>
\nMeet at the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center<\/em>
\nThe Arthur and Janet Ross Conifer Arboretum is a historic, 15-acre collection of towering pines, elegant spruces, and mountain firs from around the world. These irreplaceable trees were among the first planted at the Garden, some as far back as the early 1900s. Join an expertly trained Guide for a tour of these exquisite specimens.<\/p>\n

Fall Foliage Tour \u2013 2:30 p.m.<\/strong>
\nMeet at the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center<\/em>
\nFantastic fall foliage spreads out across our 250-acres in a sea of orange, crimson, and gold. From maples to oaks to beeches to unexpected surprises, you’ll see everything that’s glorious about fall. Come immerse yourself in all the spectacular colors of the season.<\/p>\n

Sunday, October 25<\/h2>\n\"IVO_4337\"<\/a>\n

D\u00eda De Los Muertos Weekends<\/strong>
\nSee description and details above.<\/p>\n

Giant Pumpkin Carving with Ray Villafane Weekend \u2013 10 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/strong>
\nIn the Clay Family Picnic Pavilions<\/em>
\nWatch Master Carver Ray Villafane transform giant pumpkins into a D\u00eda de los Muertos tableau. Enjoy daily Q&A sessions with his additional carvers and growers\u201411 a.m., 12, 1, 2, & 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

About the Master Carver of the Giant Pumpkins: Ray Villafane is an American sculptor based in Arizona. Best known for his highly detailed pumpkin carvings, Villafane also sculpts sand and snow and creates action figures and collectibles. A regular competitor on the Food Network, he was a recent finalist on “Halloween Wars.\u201d<\/p>\n

Giant Pumpkin Display \u2013 10 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/strong>
\nIn the Clay Family Picnic Pavilions<\/em>
\nGiant pumpkins from North America once again arrive at the Garden, arranged in collaboration with the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth. See how you measure up against these giants, some weighing more than a ton!<\/p>\n

Fall Garden Highlights Tour \u2013 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.<\/strong>
\nMeet at the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center <\/em>
\nExperience the Garden’s renowned landscapes, collections and architecture on this walking tour while enjoying the colorful transition of fall throughout NYBG.<\/p>\n

Ongoing Children’s Programs<\/h2>\n\"IVO_4264\"<\/a>\n

Mario Batali’s Kitchen Gardens \u2014 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m.<\/strong>
\nIn the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden<\/em>
\nGarden beds are filled with plants featured in the favorite recipes of the chefs from Mario Batali\u2019s restaurants. Kids can explore the gardens to solve Mario\u2019s Menu Mystery game.<\/p>\n

Dig! Plant! Grow! Salad Days \u2013 1:30-6 p.m.<\/strong>
\nIn the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden<\/em>
\nPlants and imaginations grow at the Howell Family Garden<\/a>, where kids are allowed!\u2014no, encouraged!\u2014to play in the dirt. Display gardens, such as the Global Gardens and the Bean Tunnel or Salad Bowl, and daily interactive gardening activities delight and inspire. Drop-in activities end at 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Cooking with Frida\u00a0\u2013 2 & 4\u00a0p.m.<\/strong>
\nA part of FRIDA KAHLO: Art, Garden, Life<\/em>
\n In the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden<\/em>
\nHands-on activities in the Edible Academy\u2019s Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden<\/a> bring together children and their families to experience the colors, textures, smells, and tastes of Frida Kahlo\u2019s Mexican kitchen. Cooking demonstrations feature recipes inspired by those Frida served to family and friends, using nutritious, garden-based ingredients. Visitors can explore and tend to the plant staples of Mexican cuisine growing throughout the Family Garden: beans, tomatoes, peppers, chiles, herbs, and more!<\/p>\n

Frida\u2019s Flora and Fauna \u2013 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.<\/strong>
\nA part of FRIDA KAHLO: Art, Garden, Life<\/em>
\n Everett Children’s Adventure Garden<\/em>
\nExperience the inspiration Frida Kahlo found in the natural world that can be seen and appreciated in her artwork. Throughout the Adventure Garden investigate plants and animals growing and living in New York City, using your senses as well as scientific tools to discover your own creative muse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There’s so much to do at NYBG this weekend that it’s hard to list it all out! Join us for Day of the Dead festivities including live music, stilt-dancers, and giant skeleton puppets\u2014and of course an incredible giant pumpkin carving by Ray Villafane and his team of artists!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79032,"featured_media":51509,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[17],"tags":[2758,4756,4743,4489,896,4694,161],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Weekender-pumpkins.jpg","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/ph0lU-doo","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51484"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/79032"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51484"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51484\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51511,"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51484\/revisions\/51511"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51509"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}