Day of the Dead | Día de los Muertos
Join us for a Day of the Dead event for the whole family!
Join us for a Day of the Dead event for the whole family!
Join the library for a special family Day of the Dead event!
Wednesday, October 26 | 6-7:30pm
Miércoles, 26 de Octubre | 6-7:30pm
Wednesday, October 19 | 6-7:30pm
Miércoles, 19 de Octubre | 6-7:30pm
Local history buffs Pia Kinney James and Char Braxton pay tribute to their legacies in Madison through a discussion of Madison past, present and future. James was the first African American woman police officer and Braxton is on staff with the Odyssey Program. Both are from African American families who have lived in Madison for generations. There will also be a Soul food meal featuring African American food from local African American caterer, Ruthie’s Chili Spot.
This is a tribute to Wisconsin civil rights activist Joe McClain, community activists, and our elders. Learn why elders are important and necessary to Black legacy with additional information about the Committee for a Black History Museum in Madison. Joe McClain testimonials are welcomed. Precious Memories Choir, a choir made up of people with memory loss, their caregivers, family and friends, will sing. A Soul food tribute, with historical African Americans dishes from local African American caterer, Ruthie’s Chili Spot, will be offered.
Farmer Robert Pierce and Chef Ruthie Allen will discuss good food and the roles food and farming play in Madison’s African American community, past and present. The event will include famous Black love songs, food from Chef Ruthie and a chocolate tasting from CocoVaa, and information about the Committee for a Black History Museum in Madison.