COCONINO COUNTY — From programs featuring information from the Mexican Consulate to Día de los Muertos celebrations, a variety of events are planned in the region.
Oct. 18 — Coconino Community College invites you to the Flagstaff Consulado Movil Mexicano Ed Talk part of CCC’s ED Talks series. What is the Mexican Consulate, what do they do, and what specific services do they provide? Why are Consulate Mobile services provided in Flagstaff and other locations across the state of Arizona? What education opportunities does the Mexican Consulate offer? Join is for the answers to these questions at an informative Ed Talk hosted by the Phoenix Mexican Consulate. This event will take place Friday, October 18, 2019 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the CCC Lone Tree Campus Commons – 2800 S Lone Tree Rd., Flagstaff. For more information please contact Extended Learning Coordinator Meghan Remington at (928) 226-4174 or meghan.remington@coconino.edu
Oct. 18 — The Northern Arizona Interfaith Council (NAIC) has scheduled an Immigration Forum for 6:30 p.m Friday, Oct. 18 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. There will be a discussion with local law enforcement, the Mexican Consulate and an immigration attorney around ways our immigrant neighbors can protect their rights. We will lay out our strategy which will include concrete commitments from our guests on ways they can support the immigrant community. We hope you and other institutional leaders will join us for this important meeting, in solidarity of our immigrant neighbors.
Oct. 19 — Consulate Mobil, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Coconino Community College Commons / Consulado Móvil Flagstaff, Sábado 19 de october, Coconino Community College, 2800 S. Lone Tree Road, Flagstaff. 9:30AM — 1:30 PM. Tramita tu Pasaporte, Matrícula Consular, solicitud de credential INE y copiers certificates de tu Acta de Nacimiento si fuiste registrado en México o en uno Oficina Consular. El Centro de Defensoría ofrecerá orientacóin legal gratuita en cuestiones familiares y migratorias. Haz tu cita en Mexitel LLAMANDO AL 1.877.639.4835 o en la página mexitel.sre.gob.mx
Oct. 24 — Latin American Film Series presents “Nostalgia for the Light,” 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at Northern Arizona University, Liberal Arts, Building 18, 705 S. Beaver St., Flagstaff. Tonight’s film is Nostalgia for the Light (Patricio Guzmán, Chile, 2010, poetic documentary that juxtaposes two searches that take place in Chile’s arid Atacama desert: astronomers studying the origins of the universe and family members of the disappeared looking for the bodies of their loved ones, killed by the Pinochet dictatorship.) FREE for NAU students, faculty and staff. Contact David Gray David.Gray@nau.edu for more information. The Trial (Maria Ramos, Brazil, 2018).
Oct. 26-27 — Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Celebrate cultural traditions at the 16th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente, a lively Day of the Dead festival. Rooted in community, this weekend-long event is presented in partnership with Flagstaff’s Nuestras Raíces. Don’t miss fine art and unique crafts, music and dancing, colorful and elaborate ofrendas (altars), insightful heritage programs and Day of the Dead inspired crafts for the kids.
Admission
Weekend Pass: $18 adult, $12 youth
Daily Admission: $12 adult; $8 youth (11-17), student & American Indian (with ID); children under 10 free.
Courtyard After Dark Saturday, October 26, 5-8 pm
Enjoy an evening viewing of the community ofrendas (altars) against a backdrop of candlelight and strolling mariachi music. Mexican hot chocolate and pan dulce (sweet bread) available for purchase. Dress warm!
Courtyard After Dark Admission: Included with festival admission or $6 per person. Children under 10 free.
Two-day event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with the return of the Courtyard After Dark program from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Visit https://flagstaffnuestrasraices.org, http://musnaz.org/heritage/celebraciones/ or click here for more info, schedule
Oct. 30 — The Marigold Mural Project, Wed Oct 30th 11:00am – 5:00pm, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Tlaquepaquw, 336 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA mapJoin us on Wednesday October 30th, in our 9th year as we create another 26 foot incredible public mural in the Calle Independencia where visitors and community members can honor the loss of loved ones in their lives and connect with one another through art and public expression. Paint and brushes will be provided on site with the murals from previous years on display for your viewing and inspiration. All week the public is invited to paint on the mural.
Nov. 1 — Sugar Skull sale, for upcoming Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead celebrations, will be presented by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at Banderas Craft Tacos, 11 E. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Presented as part of the Flagstaff First Friday Artwalk.
Nov. 2 — Día de los Muertos Celebration at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Tlaquepaquw, 336 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA map. Join us in the courtyards of Tlaquepaque on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, for one of Tlaquepaque’s most exciting events. Dia de Los Muertos celebrates the timeless Mexican tradition of honoring friends and family who have passed on. Enjoy music, food, fire dancing and more. Public altars are set up throughout the grounds-bring objects, photos, and candles to leave as an offering. Day of the Dead costumes are strongly encouraged. This is a great event for adults and children. This event is free. Free Shuttles to and from Tlaquepaque.
Nov. 27 — David Archuleta Christmas Tour 2019, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen St., Flagstaff. David Archuleta became a star when he was just 16. In 2008 more than 30 million television viewers fell in love with his angelic voice and their 44 million votes made him runner-up in Season 7 of “American Idol.” Soon after, the young Utahan had his first single “Crush,” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the week of its release. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the track sold 166,000. Click here for more information.