Local Author Event at Kirkwood Library
Dec
12

Local Author Event at Kirkwood Library

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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Book Signing and Author Feature
Nov
1
to Nov 2

Book Signing and Author Feature

Book Signing and Author feature during Dia de los Muertos at the History Museum.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park November 1 and 2!

Enjoy altars that represent a variety of Latin American cultural traditions, live music and dance performances, an art display, food and drink vendors, a procession through the park, a Catrina dress-up contest, and more. Family zones will offer face-painting for kids, arts and crafts, bilingual storytelling, and other activities.

Schedule of Events

All-day Events

Celebrations take place inside and outside the Missouri History Museum on Saturday from 10am–6pm and Sunday from 10am–5pm. Enjoy the following activities all day each day:

  • Altar viewing and art display
    Grand Hall, main level and AT&T Multipurpose Room, lower level

  • Food and drink vendors
    Check out Sammy’s Taco’s, Tango Argentina, El Chico Bakery, El Rincon de los Helados, and Hispanic Festival. Enjoy tacos, empanadas, street corn, tamales, churros, pan dulce and more.
    Imo’s Family Plaza, north lawn

  • Hispanic business resource tables
    Imo Family Plaza, north lawn

Family Activity Zones

The following activities take place inside the Missouri History Museum on Saturday and Sunday:

  • 10am–4pm | Make-and-take crafts, including monarch butterflies and calaveras and alebrijes masks
    Bank of America Atrium, lower level

  • 10:30am | Cuentos en el Museo bilingual Spanish-English storytelliing
    History Clubhouse, main level

  • 12–4pm | Face-painting (free for kids 18 and younger, $12 for adults)
    Schnucks classroom, main level

Special Events on Saturday

  • 12–4pm | Celebrate loved ones with souvenir printmaking
    Grand Hall, main level

  • 1:00–3:30pm | Live music by Tropifunk, with a brief intermission
    Imo Family Plaza, north lawn

  • 2pm & 4pm | Dance performances by Encore STL and the Dance Society of St. Louis.
    Lee Auditorium, lower level

  • 5pm | Catrina Contest
    Imo Family Plaza, north lawn

  • 5:20pm | Brief performance by Sol Azteca, followed by a quarter-mile procession through Forest Park at approximately 5:30pm
    Imo Family Plaza, north lawn

Special Events on Sunday

  • 11am–5pm | DJ Eric Sensation
    Imo Family Plaza, north lawn

  • 12–4pm | Celebrate loved ones with souvenir printmaking
    Grand Hall, main level

  • 2pm & 4pm | Dance performances by Alma de Mexico St. Louis
    Lee Auditorium, lower level

Get an early preview of the art and altars on Friday, October 31.

Sábado, 1 de noviembre

  • 10am–6pm | Exhibición de altares y arte
    Grand Hall, nivel principial y Sala Multipropósite AT&T, nivel inferior

  • 10am–4pm | Manualidades para llevar, incluyendo mariposas monarch, calaveras y máscares de alebrijes
    Atrio del Bank of America, nivel inferior

  • 10:30am | Cuentos en el Museo, narración bilingue en español e inglés
    History Clubhouse, nivel principal

  • 11am–6pm | Venta de comida y bebidas
    Disfruta de Sammy’s Tacos, Tango Argentina, El Chico Bakery, El Rincón de los Helados y Festival Hispano
    Ofrecen tacos, empanadas elote, tamales, churros, pan dulce y más.
    Imo Family Plaza, jardín norte

  • 1:00–3:30pm | Música en vivo por Tropifunk, con un breve intermedio
    Imo Family Plaza, jardín norte

  • 12–4pm | Pintura facial (gratis para niños menores de 18 años, $12 para adultos)
    Aula de Schnucks, nivel principal

  • 12–4pm | Celebra a tus seres queridos con grabado artesanal
    Grand Hall, nivel principal

  • 2pm y 4pm | Presentaciones de danza por Encore STL y Dance Society of St. LouisAuditorio Lee, nivel inferior

  • 5pm | Concurso de Catrinas
    Imo Family Plaza, jardín norte

  • 5:20pm | Breve presentación de Sol Azteca, seguida de una procesión de un cuarto de milla por Forest Park aproximadamente a las 5:30pm.
    Imo Family Plaza, jardin norte

Domingo, 2 de noviembre

  • 10am–5pm | Exhibición de altares y arte
    Grand Hall, nivel principal y Sala Multipropósito AT&T, nivel inferior

  • 10am–4pm | Manualidades para llevar, incluyendo mariposas monarca, calaveras y máscaras de alebrijes
    (Atrio y aula del nivel inferior)
    Atrio del Bank of America, nivel inferior

  • 10:30am | Cuentos en el Museo, narración bilingüe en español e inglés
    History Clubhouse, nivel principal

  • 11am–5pm | Venta de comida y bebidas
    Disfruta de Sammy’s Tacos, Tango Argentina, El Chico Bakery, El Rincón de los Helados y Festival Hispano
    Ofrecen tacos, empanadas, elote, tamales, churros, pan dulce y más.
    Imo Family Plaza, jardín norte

  • 11am–5pm | DJ Eric Sensation
    Imo Family Plaza, jardin norte

  • 12–4pm | Pintura facial (gratis para niños menores de 18 años, $12 para adultos)
    Aula de Schnucks, nivel principal

  • 2pm y 4pm | Presentaciones de danza por Alma de Mexico St. Louis
    Auditorio Lee, nivel inferior

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In Person Book Launch
Oct
15

In Person Book Launch

Join us for the official AMIGAS Rising Book Signing Celebration Party—an evening of stories, community, and celebration!

AMIGAS Rising: Lifting Others as We Climb has already become a #1 International Best Seller, and now it’s time to gather in person to honor the authors, share in the joy, and keep lifting each other as we climb.

� Date: Wednesday, October 15th
� Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
� Location: St. Louis Community Foundation
#2 Oak Knoll Park, St. Louis, MO 63105

Tickets:
Book Launch + Book: $50 → https://square.link/u/2cTzTne1

Book Launch Only (no book included): $30 → https://square.link/u/IjndWswx

Don’t miss this chance to connect, celebrate, and be part of the movement. Space is limited—secure your spot today and join us in celebrating the authors.

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