At the second annual Twilight celebration of the Day of the Dead, Sausalito Marin City after school students participated in an array of activities. The Art Room was awash with vibrant color, featuring work created by students–a large altar, watercolor pastel skeleton, papel picado, and tiny clay food offerings. Thanks to Mentor Artists Brooke Toczylowski, Suzanne Joyal, Kate Rees, & Evan Bissell for inspiring and guiding the students with their creations.
Mentor Artist Lead Students in a Sing-Along
Students were called into the Art Room with a Aztec Conch shell trumpet and drum. They packed in for a lively sing-along with Mentor Artist Rhonda Benin. Then they were treated to a traditional Oaxacan performance, beginning with a call to the Four Directions by Mentor Artists Ernesto Hernandez Olmos and Nydia Gonzalez, with assistant drummer Amiel Gonzalez. Students were eager to get involved in the activities and came up to the stage to play turtle shell drums, deer antlers and shakers.
Students Participate in Traditional Oaxacan Performance
Festive food was donated by Carlos Santana’s restaurant Maria Maria in Mill Valley, and three creepy but tasty “brain cakes” were provided by The Pleasure is Mine Catering in Tiburon.
