Things to Do in the DC Area: Fright Fête, Día De Los Muertos … and More!

Things to do in the DC area: Fright Fête, Día de los Muertos … and more!

Lovers of indie bookstores and spine-chilling festivities should head to Fright Fête at Lost City Books in D.C.’s Adams Morgan neighborhood this Friday. This is the fifth Fright Fête hosted on Halloween by Lost City Books. At the event, guests can expect costumes, dancing, snacks and refreshments, a live DJ and even free flash tattoos. “It’s great if you already have plans on Halloween, but maybe this can be like a first stop for you and a frien…

Auraria Campus celebrates Día de los Muertos

Auraria Campus hosted a Day of the Dead celebration Wednesday at Saint Cajetan's.

Día de los Muertos comes alive on Auraria Campus - La Voz Colorado

Once rooted in ancient Mexico, Día de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—has become one of America’s most vibrant and recognizable cultural celebrations.   “Even companies like Stanley and Vans have launched Día de los Muertos lines of shoes, clothing, and cups,” said University of Colorado Denver Education Professor Carlos P. Hipolito-Delgado. “I recently saw the San Diego Zoo doing a Día de los Muertos celebration and there are dozens of events r…