1st Author Readings, "Memorists of San Miguel", 5:00 PM, El Arbol Bookstore Cafe, 1 Aldama St.

1st Day of the Dead Fair, Altar making ceremony, 6:00 to 9:30, Villa Jacaranda, 53 Aldama St.

1st The Light Walk, Cardo, Fray José de Guadalupe Mojica, Sollano, Correo, Corregidore, San Francisco y Plaza Principal, 7:30 PM.

1st Altar Ceremony, 8:30 PM, El Jardín.

1st Guided tour of altars, 9:00 PM, El Jardín.

1st Chichimeca Reservation Dance, 9:30 PM, El Jardín.

1st Fair, 10:30 PM, El Jardín.

1st Art Show, Camila Sand's monoprints intermingle Day of the Dead symbols like zempenchulits owners, sugar skulls and candles, While the traditional "Devil and Muñeca (dolls)" mix with martinis, happy dogs and the Garden of Eden to serve as a focal point for further exploration of the theme of loss and renewal, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Villa Jacaranda Hotel, 53 Aldama St.

1st Book Signing, New York Times best-selling children's authors Linda Lowery and Richard Keep will sign copies of their newest books. Rick's "Clatter Bash!" (Peachtree Press, 2004) captures the bone-rattling fun of the evening in rhyme, with vivid cut paper skeletons. Linda's insightful "Day of the Dead", (Carolrhoda Books, 2004) describes the seasons of life celebrated during this holiday, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Villa Jacaranda Hotel, 53 Aldama St.

1st Artisan's Toys, Heidi and Bill Levasserr's collection of locally-crafted Mexican toys will be on sale. All have a humorous "Muertos" slant, with sequin-eyed skeletons, life-and-death ferris wheels, and creepy-fun calacas, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Villa Jacaranda Hotel, 53 Aldama St.

1st Altar-Making, Join in a candle light ceremony lead by Spiritual Indigenous teacher, María Teresa Valenzula who will bring the meaning and symbols of this ancient tradition to life. Bring a photocopy of a loved one you would like to celebrate. (Donations suggested), 7:00 PM and again 8:30 PM, Villa Jacaranda Hotel, 53 Aldama St.

1st Seasonal Gifts Patrice Wynn brings handmade Muertos aprons, shirts and bolsas. Soap and candle maker Karen Letcher uses seasonal coriander, nutmeg, calendula and pumpkin to please the senses, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Villa Jacaranda Hotel, 53 Aldama St.

1st Sensual Chocolatiers Michael McKenna and Barbara Hartinger will offer their customdesigned Day of Dead cajas de muertos (cof ns) lled with premium chocolate truf es, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Villa Jacaranda Hotel, 53 Aldama St.

1st Dinner Anyone? Enjoy the Villa JAcaranda Restaurant's tables set as small altars and a buffet of traditional "Dia de Muertos" Mexican foods, including one cocktail or beverage, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, 53 Aldama St.

1st Art Opening Gallery House Christina Sol, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, see at ATENCION newspaper for directions, cel. 044 415 101 59 03.

1st & 2nd: The "Cementario Civil" Cemetery will open its gates to the general public for the 1st and 2nd of November. It will be possible to visit 18th century graves and see their inscriptions, and a traditional Day of the Dead altar will erected. This cemetery, one of the oldest in San Miguel de Allende, is located in Col. San Juan de Dios, close to the Mercado de San Juan de Dios and the DIF offices on Av. Insurgentes.

2nd Art Opening Gallery House Christina Sol, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, see at ATENCION newspaper for directions, cel. 044 415 101 59 03.

2nd Guided tour of altars, 1:00 PM, El Jardín.

2nd Guided tour of altars, 3:00 PM, El Jardín.

2nd Tonalli Warriors Dance (Prehispanic Group Dance), 6:00 PM, El Jardín.

2nd Guided tour of altars, 6:00 PM, El Jardín.

2nd "Plays of Magic and Death" Dance with Ballet Mazatl from San Miguel de Allende Casa de Cultura, 7:00 PM, El Jardín.

2nd Chichimeca Reservation Dance, 8:00 PM, El Jardín.

4th Open Art Studios, La Aurora Artists, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Fábrica la Aurora, across the bridge on Calzada de la Aurora.

5th Author Reading, San Miguel Authors'Sala, 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Posada San Francisco, Hidalgo St.

6th Art Garden, Art display and sale by artists, "Los Lavaderos", 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, end of Recreo St.

7th Art Garden, Art display and sale by artists, "Los Lavaderos", 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, end of Recreo St.

7th Literary Reading, Bilingual, 1:00 PM, Restaurante Bugambilia, 42 Hidalgo St.

8th Photography Lecture, Agustin Estrada and Kent Kobersteen, 7:30 PM, Teatro Ángela Peralta, Mesones at Hernándes Macías.

9th Writers' Group, Writers Anonymous: Drop-In Writers Group Readings and Discussion, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, El Arbol Bookstore & Cafe, 1 Aldama.

9th Slide Show and Lecture, "Up, Up, and Away: Ballooning in San Miguel" by Robert de Gast, 5:00 PM, Teatro Santa Ana, Biblioteca Pública.

10th Photography Lecture, Ernesto Bazan and David Alan Harvey, 7:30 PM, Teatro Ángela Peralta, Mesones at Hernándes Macías.

11th Writers' Group, Writers Anonymous: Drop-In Writers Group Readings and Discussion, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, El Arbol Bookstore & Cafe, 1 Aldama.

11th Open Art Studios, La Aurora Artists, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, fábrica la Aurora, across the bridge on Calzada de la Aurora.

12th Regional Haute Cuisine Expo, 11:00 AM a 6:00 PM, Instituto Allende.

13th Art Garden, Art display and sale by artists, "Los Lavaderos", 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, end of Recreo St.

13th Cocktail Art Opening, "Bombas y Bunkers" by Saúl Villa, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Santa Fe 22 A in Allende.

13th Regional Haute Cuisine Expo, 11:00 AM a 6:00 PM, Instituto Allende.

14th Art Garden, Art display and sale by artists, "Los Lavaderos", 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, end of Recreo St.

14th Literary Reading, Bilingual, 1:00 PM, Restaurante Bugambilia, 42 Hidalgo St.

15th Lecture, International Day for Imprisoned Writers, Lucina Kathman, Tony Cohan & Victor Sahuatoba, 5:00 PM, Sala Quetzal, Biblioteca Pública.

15th Photography Lecture, Yolanda Andrade and Arthur Meyerson, 7:30 PM, Teatro Ángela Peralta.

16th Writers' Group, Readings and discussion, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, El Árbol Bookstore & Café, 1 Aldama St.

17th Photography Lecture, Vidal Berrones and Eddie Soloway, 7:30 PM, Teatro Ángela Peralta.

18th Open Art Studios, La Aurora Artists, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Fábrica la Aurora, across the bridge on Calzada de la Aurora.

18th Lecture, Book Presentation "Tell me about the Park", 5:00 PM, Sala Quetzal, Biblioteca Pública.

19th Lecture, "El Placer de la Literatura" in Spanish, by Victor Sahuatoba, 5:00 PM, Sala Quetzal, Biblioteca Pública.

19th Opening Reception, exhibition of paintings "Color of People", by Adriana Martinez Cruz, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, The Loft Gallery, McAllen Texas.

20th Art Garden, Art display and sale by artists, "Los Lavaderos", 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, end of Recreo St.

21st Art Garden, Art display and sale by artists, "Los Lavaderos", 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, end of Recreo St.

23rd Drama Workshop, "Engaging The Archetype" by Bill Pearlman, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Quinta Loreto Hotel, Loreto St.

23rd Writer's Group, Drop-In Writers Group Reading and discussion, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, El Árbol Bookstore & Café, Aldama 1.

25th Open Art Studios, La Aurora Artists, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Fábrica la Aurora, across the bridge on Calzada la Aurora.

25th Open Art Reception, San Miguel Studio Tours, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, la Morada Hotel, 12 Correo St.

26th Open art Studios, San Miguel Studio Tours, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, la Morada Hotel, 12 Correo St.

27th Art Garden, Art display and sale by artists, "Los Lavaderos", 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, end of Recreo St.

27th Open art Studios, San Miguel Studio Tours, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, la Morada Hotel, 12 Correo St.

27th Paper Exhibit Opening, "Cuaderno de Viaje" by Vicemte Rojo, 12:00 PM, Mexican Art Gallery, Bellas Artes.

27th Book Presentation, The Silver King by Edith Couturier, 5:00 PM, Historical Museum, 1 Cuna de Allende.

28th Art Garden, Art display and sale by artists, "Los Lavaderos", 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, end of Recreo St.

28th Open art Studios, San Miguel Studio Tours, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, la Morada Hotel, 12 Correo St.

28th Literary Reading, Bilingual, 1:00 PM Restaurante Bugambilia, 42 Hidalgo.

30th Writer's Group, Drop-In Writers Group Readings adn Discussion, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, El Árbol Bookstore & Cafe, 1 Aldama.

30th Sapanish/English Conversation, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Biblioteca Pública.

30th Art Exhibit Opening, Metamorphosis painted ostrich eggs, 5:00 PM, Galería Casa Diana, 48 Recreo St.