VROCC 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala

This event celebrates and honors partners and community leaders for their support of our vision and mission for the past 11 years!

The Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) is a non-profit organization promoting Latin American arts and culture as an engine for stronger communities and economic growth.

VROCC uses the power of arts & culture to teach, inspire and perpetuate family values to help raise loving individuals as well as future leaders who respect elders and the community. We believe in the power of arts for social change and encourage creative entrepreneurship among youth, aspiring and professional artists, as well as community members.

VROCC is a Latina women-led organization effectively serving the social, economic, cultural, and artistic needs of East Boston, a predominantly Spanish-speaking, neighborhood of nearly 50,000 people with the highest foreign born population in the city (57%).

At the Gala, we will celebrate over a decade of inspiration and transformation that VROCC has brought to the community. As we continue to expand to support the soaring demand for our services, we look forward to sharing our exciting plans to acquire a new building in East Boston. This gala will help us get closer to our 2030 vision of being an organization recognized for expanding Latin American culture, achieving social change, and promoting racial equity. To date, we have impacted over 200,000 individuals through our diverse programming, and we are eager to grow even further with the support of our community.

Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) presents “2024 Dia de Muertos,” New England’s largest multi-day “Day of the Dead Celebration”, offering a series of activities to immerse in this thoughtful tradition honoring our ancestors and deceased loved ones. This year VROCC marks its 12th year bringing this rich tradition for everyone to enjoy.

VROCC’s “Dia de Muertos” multi-day, multi-site series includes Altar installations and exhibitions, a Catrina’s Parade, a Festival, workshops, and lectures comprising spoken word, dance, music, theater, artmaking, technology, and culinary experiences.

Events will take place from October 2nd through November 3rd. 2024. 

Timeline

Every Wednesday between October 2nd and 23th

  • Activity: Mural making Mosaics ( Telling our stories) 
  • Goal: Complete the mural by October 23rd. And install on Saturday October 26th 
  • Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 
  • Location: VROCC

Friday  October 11 and 18th

  • Activity: Catrina makeup workshops for volunteers helping on Sunday, November 3rd
  • Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Location: VROCC

Saturday October 12th 

  • Activity: Organizing Material 
  • Goal: Organize material and  Basement for Dia de Muertos activities and Festival  
  • Time: 10 am – 2:00 pm 
  • Location: VROCC

Every Saturday from October 12th to 26th

  • Activity: Mojiganga Making / ( mosaics) 
  • Goal: Upgrade Catrinas, Skulls & Judas stored in the basement and create 2 Mojigangas
  • Time: 12 am – 2:00 pm 
  • Location: VROCC

Thursday  October 24th 

  • Activity: Folklorico and Mexican Dance Rehearsal for the festival and the Parade on Sunday November 3rd. (Experienced dancers are welcomed to join) 
  • Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  • Location: VROCC

Friday, October 25th

  • Activity: Night of the Catrinas with Illuminus at VROCC
  • Location:  8 pm lights at VROCC, 9 pm after hours
  • Details: Cash Bar only, DJ, and Catrinas Contest

 Sunday, November 3rd

Event 1: ICA Exhibition – HUMAS

  • Activity: Exhibition of the altars at the ICA
  • Time: 10-4pm event
  • Location: ICA Watershed 256 Marginal St. East Boston

Event 2: Viva La Vida Parade from ICA to Central Sq. Park 

  •  Leave at 1:00 pm:  Dance and music groups 

Event 3 :Central Sq. Park Dia de Muertos Festival

  •  Live Music, Catrinas Parade, Dance, Vendors ( trucks) 
  • Location: VROCC and Central Sq.park
  • Time: 1 pm – 8 pm

 

The Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) presents “2024 Día de Muertos”, New England’s largest multi-day Day of the Dead celebration. This year marks VROCC’s 12th anniversary of honoring this rich tradition, inviting everyone to connect with their ancestors and loved ones.

The event features altar installations, exhibitions, a Catrina Parade, festival, workshops, and lectures, encompassing music, dance, theater, art, technology, and culinary experiences.

Join us from October 2 to November 3, 2024.

 

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