DAY OF THE DEAD & MARIGOLD MURAL PROJECT
Wendy Lippman • October 30, 2020
Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village has provided the perfect setting for south of the border fiestas, festivals, and cultural extravaganzas for the last four decades. Unfortunately, this year we are dealing with the unprecedented COVID pandemic and must pause our highly attended Day of the Dead celebration.
There's good news though! Our annual Marigold Mural project is back this year with a NEW SAFE AND EXCITING FORMAT. Join us on Wednesday, November 4 through Saturday, November 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Calle Independencia. This project is unique to Tlaquepaque and an artful way to remember your loved ones. The artist Lovejoy
will be in attendance again this year, handing out markers as she guides and answers questions regarding the mural and your contributions. Face masks and sanitizer will also be available for those who need them.
As in years past, Lovejoy will prepare the mural with her artistic interpretation of a traditional Day of the Dead motif. This year you are invited to bring or share with us a tribute to a lost love one to add to our "Tree of Life, Messages of Love" themed remembrance wall.
Suggested contributions include a letter, picture, or drawing that is 4" x 6" or smaller. Those tributes provided to us will be printed out and added to the wall by our team—please upload them at vistorinfo@tlaq.com.
Murals from previous years will be brought out of storage and placed in the main Calle of Tlaquepaque South to inspire you, or for those of you who have participated in this event before to find and revisit your remembrances from the past.
While you're here visiting and participating in the Marigold Mural Project, be sure to spend the day discovering Tlaquepaque and our inspired Day of the Dead vignettes and decor set up throughout the North and South areas of our village.
Although we are forgoing many of our annual Tlaquepaque celebrations this year to ensure the health and safety of our visitors and community, you can enjoy our Holiday Tree Lighting online this year on Friday, December 4 at 5:30 p.m.
A TRIBUTE TO MEXICAN ART & CULTURE SATURDAY, MAY 6 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
THE ART OF CELEBRATION & REMEMBRANCE OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 2 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Although the pandemic continues, Tlaquepaque is moving forward with the planning for this year's Day of the Dead festivities. We are evaluating the current health situtation daily and value the safety of our guests, merchants, and community. We ask that you check our website at tlaq.com/events before October 27 to monitor updates. Tlaquepaque is an open-air venue; however, all attendees will need to manage social distancing and masking accordingly.
Events at Tlaquepaque are made all the more memorable by the event planning and food the guests enjoy. Whether attending an engagement party or wedding, the beauty of Tlaquepaque’s architecture and grounds is enhanced when the guest’s culinary experience is as artful and delightful as the surroundings. Here are a couple of our exclusive vendors who make that possible.
Tune in this FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 @ 5:30 P.M. to watch our annual tree-lighting ceremony being held this year on TLAQUEPAQUE'S FACEBOOK PAGE . Santa Claus will join us for this pre-recorded event and the Mayor of Sedona will light the twenty-six foot traditional Christmas Tree on display at Tlaquepaque North. Event is co-sponsored by the Sedona Oak Creek Chamber of Commerce. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OR CALL tlaq.com (928) 282-4838
The Micro-Wedding Plan a bite-sized version of a traditional wedding and celebrate with 50 or fewer of your closest friends and family. Usually, a shorter timeline (3 hours instead of 5), these intimate events still include a ceremony and celebration with flowers, cake, music, and more, and can be designed to your liking. Bonuses: More time to spend with each of your guests A more affordable solution or an opportunity to allocate money to the things you care about the most (you no longer have 150 people coming, so you can spend more money on your dress!) Less to plan and manage which can mean less stress For the eco-conscious, a smaller carbon footprint
Since you can't come to us to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year, we're bringing memories of past celebrations to you. Enjoy!
JOIN US TOMORROW TO CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO WITH GAETANO ON FACEBOOK LIVE!
Bursts of color from fragrant seasonal blossoms, sycamores reaching up to the sky, beautifully landscaped plazas and pathways — these are some of the first things that captivate visitors when they come to Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village. Although we are currently closed, our incredible crew continues to work to ensure this Arizona state gem is ready and flourishing when we reopen.
