Design: Daniel Martin Diaz
(Disclosure: Zocalo Magazine is a sponsor of this event)
Since the May opening of Sacred Machine, a visual arts & curio museum, Daniel Martin Diaz and Paula Catherine Valencia have established a gorgeous Gothic nook downtown at 245 E. Congress St.
As they state on their website, "There is a sort of magic here in the desert that makes it such a unique place. We see downtown Tucson as an energetic enigma and we wanted to be in the thick of it."
Diaz and Valencia dove head-first into embracing their space, with frequent events and hosting monthly soirees in conjunction with 2nd Saturdays.
Over the weekend of September 10-11, they ramp it up with the Santa Muerte Music & Arts Festival, self-described as "a two day event celebrating the folklore of the Southwest showcasing some of the most important underground musicians and cutting-edge international visionary artists. This is a grassroots event created and inspired by artists and musicians."
The visual element of the fete includes over 20 artists with over 30 pieces set to hang. The opening reception takes place on Friday, September 10 from 7pm to midnight. The juried exhibition will award the Best In Show with an honorarium and the opportunity to design the 2011 All Souls Procession artwork. The exhibit runs through November 7.
On Saturday, September 11 the festival's concert features what Sacred Machine is dubbing "A unique group of underground and highly innovative musicians, whose mutual admiration has spawned an epic event of music and drama. The show promises to offer an experience that stimulates the senses, both aurally and visually."
Hosted by the Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St., performers on the bill include: Mostly Bears, Gabriel Sullivan and The Taraf de Tucson, Blind Divine, Ensphere, Strata Divide, WOPR (midnight dance party), and Flam Chen of All Souls Procession.
The all ages show costs a mere $7 for an amazing night of top-notch performances. Visit www.SacredMachine.com for more details.
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