Family Festival
Saturday, March 29, 2008
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Explore contemporary Mexican culture on both sides of la frontera in this daylong Family Festival inspired by the exhibition The Goat's Dance: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide. Enjoy Oaxacan music and dance, hear bilingual folktales, drop by an art-making workshop, and more.

All events are free; no reservations required.

Explore the day's program:

		Music and Dance
		Storytelling
		Strolling Performers
		Art-Making Workshops

Music and Dance

Nueva Antequera
Accompanied by Yatzachi El Bajo Philharmonic Band, Ballet Folklorico Nueva Antequera presents indigenous music and dance representing the seven regions of Oaxaca.
12:30–1:15 p.m.
5:00–5:45 p.m.
Museum Courtyard

Los Pochos with Christina Ortega
Critically acclaimed musical group Conjunto Los Pochos perform songs and dances from southwestern border towns in the Mexican Norteño style featuring guest vocalist Christina Ortega.
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Museum Courtyard

Storytelling

We Tell Stories: Cuentos de la Familia
Renowned children's theater company We Tell Stories reinterprets popular Mexican folktales through colorful costumes, wacky wit, and plenty of audience participation.
11:00–11:50 a.m.
3:30–4:20 p.m.
Museum Courtyard

Olga Loya: Los Cuentos
Celebrate the magic of los cuentos (stories) as Olga Loya shares Mexican folktales, myths, and personal stories inspired by her grandparents, family rituals, and life in East L.A.
12:00–12:45 p.m.
3:15–4:00 p.m.
Museum Lecture Hall

Boxtales Theater Company: Leyendas de Duende
Classic Latin American leyendas de duende (trickster tales) come to life in the hands of Boxtales Theater Company through storytelling, mask work, music, and movement.
1:30–2:15 p.m.
4:30–5:15 p.m.
Museum Lecture Hall

Strolling Performers

Gene Corral: Acoustic Performance with Marimba
Enjoy traditional marimba music from Chiapas with Gene Carrol and his ensemble featuring guitar, flute, and bass.
10:15–11:00 a.m.
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
1:45–2:30 p.m.
4:00–4:45 p.m.

Art-Making Workshops

10th Anniversary Workshop with Elmira Adamian
Construct your own mini museum with Elmira Adamian to commemorate the Getty Center's 10th Anniversary. Using collage techniques, build your own temple to art and culture and fill it with your favorite masterpieces.
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Coronas Workshop with Marcus Kuiland-Nazario
Create your own corona (crown) from corn husks and tissue paper inspired by Garciela Iturbide's photo Comadres, Conversación on view in the exhibition The Goat's Dance: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide.
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Wall Hanging Workshop with Marianne Sadowski
Create a contemporary wall hanging inspired by traditional Zapotec weavings of the women of Juchitán, Oaxaca.
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Create a Frame
Decorate a picture frame using different prints and patterns and then use them to display your favorite postcard-size art.
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Create and Send Your Own Postcard
Create a souvenir of your visit to the Getty Museum using postcards, paintbrush pens, and stamps. We will mail your postcards anywhere in the world!
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

The Family Festival is produced for the J. Paul Getty Museum by Community Arts Resources (CARS).

How to Get Here
The Getty Center is located at 1200 Getty Center Drive in Los Angeles, California, approximately 12 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. See Hours, Directions, Parking for directions and parking information.

More Family Fun!
There's more free fun in store for families at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa. See Tips for Families for all kid-friendly programs.