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For 20 years now, Community Arts & Culture (CAC) has prided itself on fostering an appreciation of a vast assortment of cultures, including Afro-Indigenous traditions. Last year, CAC and Ameyal Mexican Cultural Organization teamed up to bring twin Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations to downtown Doral and the Upper Keys. This year, the events return to the Doral Yard on Sunday, October 30, and will enjoy an extended run in Islamorada at the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center (FKHDC) beginning today and culminating at the Florida Keys Brewing Co. (FKBC) on November 2.
First up is a special installation of several traditional Dia de los Muertos altar displays at the FKHDC, which is located at 82100 Overseas Highway in Islamorada. Museum admission is required to view the display. Next, is an afternoon of family-friendly fun at Doral Yard (8455 Northwest 53rd Street Doral, FL 33166) including a sugar skull workshop at 2 p.m. and a traditional procession plus live music by Ameyal beginning at 6 p.m. Finally, the sugar skull / procession / live music comes to FKH&DC on November 2 and ends at the FKBC (81611 Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036).
“We’re pleased to be again working with Ameyal, the Doral Yard, and the Florida Keys Brewing Co., all of whom have proved to be vital community partners and solid supporters of our artistic and cultural vision,” says CAC Founder and Executive Director Jose Elias. “Our thanks to the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center for joining us this year. We look forward to these great events celebrating our ancestors.”
Established in 2013, the FKHDC is a world-class history and discovery center that accurately reflects the Florida Keys in a multi-faceted and interactive environment. It occupies a two-story, 7,500 square foot facility located in the heart of Islamorada on the property of the Islander Resort. Major themes of interest are the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane, the Flagler’s Over-Sea Railway, as well as the area’s fishing and maritime heritage. The FKHDC offers an annual lecture series, as well as undertake projects that fit with our mission and vision. Learn more at KeysDiscovery.com.
The Doral Yard is a community gathering space designed to foster local entrepreneurship and culture, created by the Yard Hospitality and Place Projects teams. Expanding on the Wynwood Yard concept, the venue brings culinary delights, live entertainment, and round-the-clock events to the downtown area. A 20,000-square-foot space is divided into two indoor / outdoor zones: The Hub and The Backyard, which includes a full liquor bar, a grassy turf area for gathering and dancing, and a stage; the outdoor space is fully covered. Visit DoralYard.com for more details.
FKBC is the gateway to the Morada Way Arts District in Islamorada and was founded with the hopes of bringing great beer to the island chain and beyond. All of their island-themed beers are brewed with top-quality ingredients to make the best beer possible. The tasting room faces the Old Highway, but there is a private residence for rent on the second level, and an expansive beer garden out back complete with an outdoor stage. Learn more at FloridaKeysBrewingCo.com.
Ameyal is dedicated to fomenting and spreading popular Mexican culture by focusing on sharing the richness of its cultural heritage through four pillars: pre-Hispanic dance, traditional music, folkloric ballet, and cultural dissemination. Their intention is to create a welcoming epicenter that supports all stakeholders in the community during the cultivation of Mexican artistic expression. To learn more about them, navigate to Ameyal.org.
Events free are open to the public of all ages, but tickets are required for the sugar skull activities in Doral and Islamorada. Limited edition tanks, tees, totes, and hoodies are available to commemorate the 2022 events – there’s a two-step order and payment process live on the web now.
For more information, visit. communityartsandculture.org/
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