Virtual Events For Schools
The Mondavi Center is pleased to continue offering Virtual Events For the 2023-24 season. To kick things off, we are offering two virtual events this fall. Each requires separate registration.
Thanks to our generous donors, the Virtual Events are being offered for FREE again this year.
Registration is open for our first two Virtual Events of the season:
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure
Recommended for grades 1-5
Available October 16 – November 3, 2023
*Access is limited to schools in our 60 mile service area*
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure, a joyous, heartfelt theatrical adventure that delves into the rich, tuneful traditions of Día de Muertos.
A bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences, SUGAR SKULL! uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of twelve-year-old Vita Flores. Vita thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? But when a spirited candy skeleton suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of Día de Muertos. Meet Sugar Skull, a charismatic skeleton with a secret or two. With her skeletal new friend, Vita dances with ancient ancestors, sings with a sorrowful sorceress, escapes the trickster Chaneques, and even meets the famous Catrina Calavera. But can this clever youth gather the missing pieces needed for her family ofrenda before it’s too late?
Shelley Morningsong
Recommended for grades 1-8
Available November 6 – December 1, 2023
*Access is limited to schools in our 60 mile service area*
Celebrate Native American History Month with Native American Music Awards 2019 “Artist of the Year” singer, songwriter and Grammy member, Shelley Morningsong (Northern Cheyenne), accompanied by her husband and musical partner Fabian Fontenelle (Zuni/Omaha) who adds a breathtaking and beautiful element to their performance with his traditional northern plains style dancing, storytelling, and drumming.
Shelley and Fabian live in the Village of Zuni Pueblo in Northwestern New Mexico where Fabian was born and raised. As independent artists they hope to bring education, peace, love, and unity among all through their music, stories, and dance!
Contact Us
Ruth Rosenberg
Director of Arts Education and Artist Engagement
rrosenberg@ucdavis.edu
530.752.6113
Jennifer Mast
Business Services and Arts Education Coordinator
jmmast@ucdavis.edu
530.754.5431
Thank you to our Arts Education Sponsors
Les and Mary Stephens Dewall
MC Friends K-12 Arts Education Fund