October 2018
Usher First Meeting
Ushers escort the Procession and are a critical part of our collective self-responsibility for this event. They help to make sure floats and musical groups are distributed appropriately in the Procession. And they keep in touch via radio app to update on the status of parts of the Procession. Available to answer questions for people in the street. It’s a great way to serve your community and help people get more engaged with the Procession! Basic guidelines for what to…
Learn moreNight of Grief & Mystery Concert
They are nights in which love letters to life are written and read. There’s some boldness in them. They have that tone. These nights have the mark of our time upon them, and they’ve become timely, urgent, alert, steeped in mortal mystery, quixotic, with some swagger. What would you call such a thing? Part poetry, part lamentation, part book reading, part ribaldry, part concert, part lifting the mortal veil and learning the mysteries there…that’s what’s in store. The doors are…
Learn moreASP CraftShop: Aluminum Flowers with Jody
Guest Artist Jody cummins will join us to help show us how to make aluminum can flowers, used to decorate crowns, altars, masks and costumes for All Souls Procession. We will have some materials on hand. Items to bring to add personal meaning to your creation: 3-5 Different Colored Sharpies, beads and buttons, thin jewelry guage wire, pipe cleaners, and anything you would like help attaching the completed flowers to! Reserve a ticket today!!! Location shared after ticket purchase.
Learn moreDeadline for Submissions to the Ancestors Project
Submit photos of your loved ones here to have them included in the projection at the Finale and other locations.
Learn moreAll Souls CraftShops: Papier-Mâché Wednesdays at MSA
Join us to make a fabulous papier-mâché creation on Wednesday evenings in October. We will be at the MSA Annex. Look for the shipping containers West of the Finale Grounds.
Learn moreASP Obon Dance & Chant Workshops
ASP Obon Dance & Chant Workshops Saturdays Oct. 20 and 27, 12:30–1:15pm Wed. Oct 24, 5:30–6:15pm RiP Factory, 1013 S. Tyndall Ave Learn the dance and chant, and walk with us during the Procession. You can learn them in one session, but come to others for practice, work on costumes and the Procession Drum Cart.
Learn moreAll Souls CraftShop: New Orleans Parasol Altars
Join us to decorate a beautiful New Orleans Style Parasol to carry with you in the procession. Items to bring: Beads, Feathers, 1 inch strips of fabric, Mardi Gras Beads (Basic Materials Are Provided) Reserve a ticket today!!! Location shared after ticket purchase.
Learn moreProcession of Little Angels Art & Costuming Craftshop
Join our volunteers to create costumes for kids to wear at the Procession of Little Angels! We will also be cutting out wings for kids to paint at the event and preparing other craft projects for the children to engage with as they engage with grief and loss in a child-friendly way. Free to attend. Donations are very helpful to cover the cost of supplies and of the Procession of Little Angels itself.
Learn moreASP Memorial Lantern Making Workshops
ASP Memorial Lantern Making Workshops Thursdays in October (Oct. 4, 11, 18, & 25), 5:00pm–8:00pm Takamatsu Restaurant, 5532 E Speedway Blvd Decorate a lantern cover in honor of your loved ones. Lanterns will be distributed before the Procession on Nov. 4, carried along the route and covers burned in the Urn during the finale. Donations accepted & encouraged.
Learn moreASP Craftshop: Elegant Paper Flowers with Maria’s Paper Petals
Join us for Paper Flower making with Maria of Maria’s Paper Petals. Come make a paper flower, to become part of your personal altar, costume, or head dress. Location in Barrio Hollywood, listed when you reserve your ticket. (Materials Provided, Donations are Appreciated) Reserve a ticket today!!! Location shared after ticket purchase.
Learn moreASP Obon Dance & Chant Workshops
ASP Obon Dance & Chant Workshops Saturdays Oct. 20 and 27, 12:30–1:15pm Wed. Oct 24, 5:30–6:15pm RiP Factory, 1013 S. Tyndall Ave Learn the dance and chant, and walk with us during the Procession. You can learn them in one session, but come to others for practice, work on costumes and the Procession Drum Cart.
Learn moreAll Souls CraftShops: Papier-Mâché Weekends at MSA
Join us to make a fabulous papier-mâché creation on Saturday and Sunday evenings in October. We will be at the MSA Annex. Look for the shipping containers West of the Finale Grounds.
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