FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2018 Contact: Briana Vela [email protected] Center, 1801 Crickets Ave Phone: 806.775.3566 Fax: 806.767.0732

Procesiόn at the November 2, 2018

Lubbock, - The Buddy Holly Center annually participates in Lubbock's citywide observance of the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos, by serving as a host location for Procesiόn with the TTU International Cultural Center, TTU School of Art and the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA). Procesiόn will be Friday, November 2, 2018, from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. between the four locations, and is free to the public.

Procesiόn schedule: TTU International Cultural Center: 5:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m. TTU School of Art: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. LHUCA: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Buddy Holly Center: 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

At the Buddy Holly Center, there will be papel picado craft activities for all ages and face painting in the Interactive Space. There will also be light refreshments and a cash bar. Mariachi Los Galleros will perform in the Meadows Courtyard from 7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.

Celebraciόn will be displayed in the Fine Arts Gallery. This exhibition includes artwork from local, regional and national artists. Artists are asked to interpret Día de los Muertos by creating works honoring departed ancestors, friends, family and even pets. The exhibition will have both 3-D and 2-D works on display in a variety of mediums.

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Programming at the Buddy Holly Center is made possible in part by the generous support of Supporters of the Fine Arts (SOFA), CH Foundation, Helen Jones Foundation and the City of Lubbock. For more information about this exhibit or other events, please contact the staff at the Buddy Holly Center at 806.775.3560 or visit us online at www.buddyhollycenter.org. TM Maria Elena Holly