CCMA/MAC Celebrate Frida Kahlo's Birthday July 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Glen Ellyn IL

05 July, 2021

1:36 PM

Description

The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) and the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), presenters of this summer's "Frida Kahlo: Timeless" exhibition, mark the birthday of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo with a joyous outdoor celebration 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday, July 6. The event features a special appearance by Miss Mexican Heritage; members of the acclaimed Mariachi Monumental De México providing musical entertainment including a joyful rendition of "Las Mañanitas" (the traditional song sung in Mexico to honor one on their birthday); face painting; printmaking workshop conducted by Instituto Gráfico de Chicago; strolling Frida Kahlo look-alikes; vendors selling Mexican wares; fare by Santa Fe Restaurant and more. Attendees are welcome to dress in Frida-inspired clothing, flower crowns and accessories and encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry & COD Student Fuel Pantry. Access to the event is available with purchase of a ticket to view the "Frida Kahlo: Timeless" exhibition for July 6. In honor of Kahlo's birthday, beginning on July 6, $10 timed tickets are being made available for entry after 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in July with code FRIDA10 (tickets subject to availability; restrictions apply). For more information visit Frida2021.org. CCMA and the MAC host "Frida Kahlo: Timeless," presented by Bank of America, now-Sept. 6 at 425 Fawell Blvd., on the campus of College of DuPage. This multi-faceted exhibition features the largest Frida Kahlo exhibition in the Chicago are in more than 40 years as well as a multimedia timeline, 100+ photographic images from the artist's life, a children's area, a Frida Kahlo-inspired garden designed by Ball Horticultural Company and more.