Ever wonder how can you maximize your visit to Tybee Island? We have gathered the best insider tips so you can plan a dream trip to one of the most unique places you'll ever visit. BEST PLACE TO LAY DOWN YOUR TOWEL Park near the Tybee Beach Beach and Pavilion ( Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328) use the bridge in front of the Tybee Island Marine Center turn right and walk towards the rock formation close to the sand dunes. This portion of the beach has a smoother sand, lots of shallow areas that are perfect for little kids to bathe safely, is less crowded, and because it's close to the sand dunes you will see a large variety of seaside birds.
"Legend says that the gates of heaven open at midnight, and that the souls of dead children – angelitos – are the first to visit their loved ones still on earth. They roam the earth for just one day, and then the following midnight, the gates are opened once again to allow the adult souls to descend".
The Atlanta History Center has presented this annual family program in collaboration with the Instituto de Mexico and the Mexican Consulate with support by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council for more than eleven years.
This is a free admission day at the Atlanta History Center. Guests are invited to enjoy the outdoor festival, and if time permits, to continue their free day adventures with a variety of Atlanta History Center offerings from discoveries of signature and traveling exhibitions to historic house experiences and explorations of beautiful gardens and trails.
Food and drinks are available for purchase. For more information, please call 404.814.4000.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
Performances, Outdoor stage
12:30 -1:00 PM General Welcome, Information on day’s events
1:00 - 1:20 PM Alma Mexicana; perform regional dances of Guerrero and Michoacán
1:25 - 1:40 PM Alberto Soler; singing both traditional and originals
1:45 - 2:25 PM Aztec Dancing: Chicahua Yolotli performs Apache Dance, Paloma Dance, and Fuego Dance
2:30 - 2:35 PM Information on events
2:35 - 3:00 PM Alma Mexicana; perform regional dances of Sinaloa, Chiapas, and Jaliscos
3:05 - 3:20 PM Alberto Soler; singing both traditional and originals
3:25 - 3:30 PM Information on events
3:35 - 4:15 PM Aztec Dancing: Chicahua Yolotli performs Caballo Dance, Tonatzin Dance, and Antigua Dance
4:30 - 5:00 PM Pepe Lopez performs Mariachi
12:30 -1:00 PM General Welcome, Information on day’s events
1:00 - 1:20 PM Alma Mexicana; perform regional dances of Guerrero and Michoacán
1:25 - 1:40 PM Alberto Soler; singing both traditional and originals
1:45 - 2:25 PM Aztec Dancing: Chicahua Yolotli performs Apache Dance, Paloma Dance, and Fuego Dance
2:30 - 2:35 PM Information on events
2:35 - 3:00 PM Alma Mexicana; perform regional dances of Sinaloa, Chiapas, and Jaliscos
3:05 - 3:20 PM Alberto Soler; singing both traditional and originals
3:25 - 3:30 PM Information on events
3:35 - 4:15 PM Aztec Dancing: Chicahua Yolotli performs Caballo Dance, Tonatzin Dance, and Antigua Dance
4:30 - 5:00 PM Pepe Lopez performs Mariachi
Ongoing Activities, Grand Overlook Ballroom
• Display of altars
• Art Exhibitions
• Traditions of Alebrijes— a display of five original pieces from artist, Jocobo Angeles from Oaxaca, Mexico. Plus, 175 pieces completed by the students of the Westminster Schools. The art selected for display culminated from a series of workshops Angeles’ conducted to share his techniques with the students. The art pieces range from small to medium works and showcase artistic patterns on various forms and materials. For more information, visit www.tilcajete.org.
• Local artists: Calaveras, paintings— this exhibition displays about 10 pieces of skull themed (Calaveras) art utilizing different presentations from painting to sugar creations. Local artists include Hijo de la Luna, Roberto Hernandez, Stephanie Anderson, and many more.
• The life and works of Jose Guadalupe Posada— this photography display of roughly 10 reproductions pays tribute to the works of Jose Guadalupe Posada and showcases the historical journey of typical Calaveras on Day of the Dead. Artistic support provided by Miguel Martinez of Mundo Hispanico.
• Display of altars
• Art Exhibitions
• Traditions of Alebrijes— a display of five original pieces from artist, Jocobo Angeles from Oaxaca, Mexico. Plus, 175 pieces completed by the students of the Westminster Schools. The art selected for display culminated from a series of workshops Angeles’ conducted to share his techniques with the students. The art pieces range from small to medium works and showcase artistic patterns on various forms and materials. For more information, visit www.tilcajete.org.
• Local artists: Calaveras, paintings— this exhibition displays about 10 pieces of skull themed (Calaveras) art utilizing different presentations from painting to sugar creations. Local artists include Hijo de la Luna, Roberto Hernandez, Stephanie Anderson, and many more.
• The life and works of Jose Guadalupe Posada— this photography display of roughly 10 reproductions pays tribute to the works of Jose Guadalupe Posada and showcases the historical journey of typical Calaveras on Day of the Dead. Artistic support provided by Miguel Martinez of Mundo Hispanico.
Ongoing Activities, Outdoor Rotunda
• Traditional Mexican Food
• Face painting
• Children's workshop area (Sponsored by Delta Dental)
• Face painting
• Children's workshop area (Sponsored by Delta Dental)
StoryCorps at Kenan Research Center
• StoryCorps is in partnership with the Atlanta History Center and Public Broadcasting Atlanta to record, preserve, and share the stories of communities in Atlanta.
• Make an appointment to share your oral history during the Day of the Dead program. Reservations required by October 11, 2013, please call 404.536.0166 or email idmgabriela@bellsouth.net.
• StoryCorps is in partnership with the Atlanta History Center and Public Broadcasting Atlanta to record, preserve, and share the stories of communities in Atlanta.
• Make an appointment to share your oral history during the Day of the Dead program. Reservations required by October 11, 2013, please call 404.536.0166 or email idmgabriela@bellsouth.net.
Support: Funding for this program is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of Fulton County Arts Council, the Institutio de Mexico, and the Mexican Consulate.
Photos by AJC and Discover Dekalb.
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