Dia de los Muertos Celebration November 2, 2010

Celebrating those who have passed on, this year's altar or ofrenda, is dedicated to fallen cyclists in the hope of raising awareness about bicycle safety and also a celebration of the Gourmet Ghetto mountain lion that was shot during a late night venture into the populated neighborhood. The bicycle altar is a mobile diorama that has been commissioned from Richmond Spokes. It includes sculls made from bike parts, flowers, mounted electrical candles, stands for the community's candles, battery operated lights, a cork board interior for memorial pictures of fallen cyclists, holographic displays of vintage bike races and historic international bicycling moments. In addition, the community may bring photos of their loved ones, candles, breads, or flowers to add to the altar.

A contest for the best grown up Dia de los Muertos costume, papier mache head, or best-decorated bicycle will be awarded at 7:30PM. Winners will receive gift certificates from local businesses. Judges are Lisah Horner, ACCI Gallery; Heather Hensley, North Shattuck Assn.; and Lisa Bullwinkel, Another Bullwinkel Show. A children's Halloween costume contest will be held earlier in the week on Halloween, Oct. 31, 4PM at Epicurious Gardens, 1511 Shattuck Ave.

After the judging, everyone in costume or masks, is invited to walk in a sidewalk candle light procession through the district for about an hour following along a path of strewn marigold petals and strolling to the sounds of serenading guitarists.

Gourmet Ghetto restaurants will create a special Ghoulish Gastronomique menu that will be served from Thursday, October 28 through Tuesday, November 2 for the entire Halloween/Dia de los Muertos weekend. You may find deviled chicken, one-eyed monster pizza, creepy crepes, or ghoul's eye soup on their menus.

Richmond Spokes will provide free bicycle parking or you may take BART and walk north six blocks. For more info visit www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com.

Official Website: http://www.anotherbullwinkelshow.com/day-of-dead/