Tag Archives: Dia De Los Muertos

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with This Cazadores Cocktail (Recipe Included)

Tequila Cazadores is celebrating Dia de Los Muertos this season by giving back to disenfranchised members of Los Angeles’ Mexican-American hospitality community. Now through November 3, the tradition-steeped tequila company founded in Jalisco in 1921 is donating money to No … Continue reading

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Patrón’s Día de los Muertos Celebration was Excelente!

When Patrón throws a party you know it’s going to be a party! My first experience with Patron was in Austin Texas for the introduction of their coffee tequila lacquers. Patrón always sets the atmosphere and provided excellent entertainment. The Patron … Continue reading

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‘Dia de los Muertos’ 2019 Celebrates Throughout the Southland: Your Guide

The 24th Street Theatre Annual Dia de los Muertos Block Party. (Photo by Cindy Marie Jenkins, courtesy of the 24th Street Theatre) UPDATES: 10-21-19***, 10-19-19**, 10-16-19* All events listed are gathered in the spirit of cultural awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of … Continue reading

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From ‘Coco’ to Pacoima: Día de los Muertos Celebrations in L.A.

With contributions by Elise Thompson. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that is also celebrated here in Los Angeles. It brings together families in a cultural melting pot of celebrations to honor the … Continue reading

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Rooftop Chillin: Three Fun Flicks Atop the Montalbán for Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos

If you haven’t made it to the Montalbán Theatre for a rooftop picnic of Umami Burgers, fresh popcorn, cocktails, and a tasty flick (and/or DJ) licking your ears through headphones, be sure to do so before for their Fall season … Continue reading

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Dakota Leather: The One to Watch

Do Halloween wishes come true? As then, as now. When I was a child, I had a traumatizing fear of Santa. When my well-intentioned mother and grandmother would lead me by gloved hands to the mall at Christmas time, I’d … Continue reading

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Wilmer Valderrama Introduces “Muertoons” Animated Series

A new animated series called Muertoons is being produced by Wilmer Valderrama (“That ’70s Show”), who also voices one of the characters. Created by Eric Gonzales with contributor and artist Erich Haeger, the cartoon stars five sugar skull friends and … Continue reading

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A Thin Place, with Dr. Paul Koudounaris

We’re in a thin place– and not just because we’re in weight-obsessed, gluten-intolerant, dairy-free Los Angeles. Pre-Christian civilizations from the Maya to the Celts identified this time of year, between the Autumnal Equinox and Winter Solstice, as a specific period … Continue reading

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Dear Librarian…

“Dear Librarian…”  My continuing struggle against one of the oldest enemies in Los Angeles…  IGNORANCE! Boris K. of Beverly Hills asks, “Dear Librarian, what’s up with Halloween anyway?  Is it just another bullshit commercial opportunity like Christmas, or is there … Continue reading

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Dia de los Muertos

Today is the first day of the 2-day celebration of Day of the Dead. Because of the timing this year between weekends and its proximity to Halloween, there are events happening over the span of two weeks. here are some photographs … Continue reading

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