tion of science, technology and commerce for many newspapers and magazines in the U.S. and abroad.
CHOCTAW NATION FESTIVAL: WE ARE HERE Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Museum-wide The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma presents a tribal festival, We Are Here! This two-day festival highlights Choctaw culture through a variety of events that include music, dance and cultural demonstrations.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: DAY OF THE DEAD Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Museum-wide The migration of the monarch butterflies home to Mexico is believed by many com- munities to be the spirits of their ancestors returning and marks the start of the Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Join the Museum in its annual Dia de los Muertos
program. This colorful celebration of life includes food demonstrations by the Museum’s Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe and a cultural presentation of La Danza de los Tecuanes (Dance of the Jaguars and Dance of the Old Men). Learn how to create papel picado butterflies, marigolds and sugar skulls. Co-sponsored by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
SYMPOSIUM SEIZING THE SKY: REDEFINING AMERICAN ART Thursday, Nov. 5 Rasmuson Theater Seizing the Sky celebrates Kay WalkingStick and considers her renowned work as a launching point for a fresh perspective and dialogue about contemporary American art. Speakers from diverse viewpoints and backgrounds will discuss how WalkingStick and other Native artists are redefining art in America. A reception and preview of the exhibition will follow.
Playing Comanche hand games during the Comanche festival.
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