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 RENO,
NEVADA-
The "Day
of the Dude" has arrived at the University of Nevada, Reno, just
as it has for the last fourteen years. What, exactly, is the Day of the
Dude? Edw Martinez, Chairman of UNR's Art Department, would probably be
glad you asked. He'd tell you it's an exhibit celebrating the Mexican
observation of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Since that festival
roughly coincides with Halloween, the show celebrates the American holiday,
too.
Surrounding
Edw Martinez' "Day of the Dude" mural are ceramic skulls by
Michael Sarich, who also teaches at UNR.
While Edw
Martinez enjoys an international reputation as a print maker, he is best
known around his own community for his famous Valentines. What started
as something small back in 1973 has grown to the point that Edw now sends
as many as 700 every year, each a work of art.
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