Last year I produced two stories about the annual, multicultural Day of the Dead show that Rene Yañez produces. This year, a piece I produced is a part of it!
Unfortunately, Bill Sorro passed away while our show about him was up at Manilatown Center. The audio installation, "A Serving of Love" Fireplace, moved from Manilatown to Somarts.
Besides the physical change in location, I'm excited because many more people will be exposed to Bill's life and values. At the opening, I heard from two people who knew Bill but didn't know that he passed on. One person told a story about the parties the Sorros and Robles had at Somarts where they roasted pig and talked story late into the night. Another young person said that her parents were part of the struggle to save the I-Hotel.
Also, this exhibition includes tours from school children who I hope will like to play with the bricks that are movable and have audio.
The show is up until November 3.
Also, YOU can participate in the show by contributing photos of your deceased loved ones or alters from your own culture. Make your contributions of digital photographs by going here.
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