Celebrate The Dance Shared Between Life And Death
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), honors those who have passed away while also celebrating the continuation of life.
Join us for this festive celebration that brings communities together to honor both the living and the dead, with an emphasis on joy. Love goes beyond the grave.
($11 Online Ticket Sales close at 1pm on Sat. Nov. 3rd. $15 at the door).
Latin Dj’s:
DJ Reni - Portland, OR
& DJ ChikA - Portland, OR
‘El Catrin’ Y ‘La Catrina’ - Best Dressed Contest
(Day of the Dead, King and Queen - best dressed contest)
$200 in Giveaway prizes!
Need Help With Your Makeup?
Featured Makeup Artist’s:
Stephanie Von Aydan - is a local theater performer and Special Effects Makeup Artist. She specializes in a sugar skull inspired style that takes traditions and mixes them with a contemporary twist. She'll have 4 simple sugar skull (traditional) looks to choose from at the party. These will take approx. 20 minutes each at $10 per person. She will be taking appointments before the party for more intricate looks. Please contact her directly at (541) 900-3070 for idea collaborations and prices. Space is limited!
Ana Karen Robles - is a local passionate makeup artist and will also be available to take appointments from 12-6 on day of event. Call MAC (inside Macy’s) at 541-317-6375 to book and appointment with Ana.
Twist Cocktail Co.
Cocktails, beer and wine will be available for purchase
($11 Online Ticket Sales close at 1pm on Sat. Nov. 3rd. $15 at the door).
Schedule of events:
8pm - Doors Open
8:30 pm - Salsa Dance Lesson followed by StudioK folkloric dancers
9 pm to 1 am - Dj Reni & DJ ChikA from Portland, OR.
Music & Dancing (Latin Mix: Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia & much more!)
12 am - ‘El Catrin’ Y ‘La Catrina’ - Best Dressed Contest (Day of the Dead, King and Queen - best dressed contest)
Need some ideas?
($11 Online Ticket Sales close at 1pm on Sat. Nov. 3rd. $15 at the door).
(Though the dates of this holiday occur near the traditional time of Halloween, Dia de los Muertos is an entirely different celebration. For those who honor, it is an important social and spiritual time which recognizes the cycle of life and death that connects all human beings.)
*A percentage of proceeds from this event will go to the ‘LDA traveling dancers fund’. Thank you for your support!