Re: day of the dead altar

[Portland Day of the Dead]

Hi, thanks for your interest in building an altar at the Day of the Dead celebration.

If you haven't already, you might want to check out the site (NW corner of 30th and Alberta, behind Guardino Gallery). If you have a specific location in mind, you can let us know beforehand so we can reserve it for you on the day. Or you can just show up and find a spot.

The NW and NE corners are where the main altar and T-Horse will be. I think the space to the left as you enter from 30th is also spoken for.

The event is on rain or shine, so please consider weather protection when designing your altar. Electricity will be available, as will rest rooms in the gallery. To minimize fire danger, please be mindful of candles, and bring a bucket for water and/or a fire extinguisher.

We'll start setting up at 3 p.m. on the 29th. We have until noon the next day to clean up, so you can leave your altar up overnight (at your own risk). Please be sure to clean up completely, leaving no debris for our hosts to contend with.

For last-minute updates, you're welcome to join the mailing list at http://groups.google.com/group/pdx-day-of-the-dead

Looking forward to meeting you and enjoying your altar!

love Stella Maris
503/233-3693

On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 11:34 PM, christopher reitmaier <way...@graffiti.net> wrote:

hi. i was interested in creating an altar as part of the day of the dead procession on alberta. any protocol or should i just show up and begin building an altar behind guardino's...? thanks.


> Subject: PDX Day of the Dead Celebration at Last Thursday on Alberta (10/29)
> *
> *2nd Annual Portland Day of the Dead Procession
> *7 p.m. October 29, 2009 (Last Thursday on Alberta)
> Meet in the Alberta Co-op parking lot (1500 NE Alberta)
>
> Inspired by el Día de los Muertos, join this community parade in honor of
> our beloved dead. Bring candles and photos, and wear skeleton masks or
> makeup if you like. Dancers, drummers, musicians and performers are welcome.
>
> *Community Altars
> *3-11 p.m., Thursday, October 29
> Behind the Guardino Gallery at 2939 NE Alberta
>
> Bring photos, mementos, flowers, food, etc., and arrange them in a way
> that’s meaningful to you. Families, community groups and individuals are
> welcome to create altars in honor of particular people or groups. Acoustic
> musicians and other performers can help create an atmosphere of reflection,
> remembrance, and joyous celebration. Templekeepers and altar artists are
> needed to prepare the space, tend altars, and clean up.
>
> *Get Involved
> *Join the mailing list at http://groups.google.com/group/pdx-day-of-the-dead
> *
> *or contact in...@pdxdayofthedead.org.
>
> For more Portland Day of the Dead events, see www.pdxdayofthedead.org.
>
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