This Friday: a "pretty" delicious way to help Milagro

Our Thanksgiving newsletter could hardly convey how grateful we are for all our patrons and donors, and among the individuals who shine in their energy and efforts for Milagro and the local community is multitalented Joaquin Lopez, a dynamic part of the family-owned restaurant La Bonita, which frequently dedicates the proceeds of a given day to a cause or organization. He was honored with the 2014 Spirit of Milagro award at ¡Viva Milagro!

This Friday December 12, La Bonita Restaurant's 2710 N Killingsworth location will be dedicating its proceeds to Milagro once again. It is a great opportunity to enjoy delicious, authentic Mexican food by one of the best local restaurants, you will be supporting a great organization as well as the philantropic efforts of a local artist, entrepreneur and leader.

If you've been there, you know you're in for a treat, like one of the 16 Best Burritos in America. If you haven't, this is a great opportunity to discover your new favorite place!

Thank you for saying ¡Viva Milagro!

No one puts together a Day of the Dead Festival like Milagro, and no one throws a fiesta like we do, either!

We want to thank all our patrons and supporters for making ¡Viva Milagro! a resounding success!

With the delightful , holiday-inspired menu by Mayahuel Catering, the bubbling energy of Nurys Herrera as Mistress of Ceremonies, and the company of new and long-standing friends, our fundraising family-style dinner was full of the cheer and celebration that makes the season special. As a special feature, Joaquin Lopez, tireless performer and promoter of the Latino arts, received the Spirit of Milagro Award:

Fret not if you missed out on the fun at ¡Viva Milagro!, you have a year to plan to attend next year, and make sure not to miss the rest of our upcoming celebrations and events, like our yearly posada, coming to El Centro Milagro this December 14, 1-5pm. Mark your calendars, it's free!

Mouth-watering anticipation for ¡Viva Milagro!

¡Viva Milagro! is just around the corner! 

A special night that many in our Milagro family look forward to as an indispensable part of the holiday season, full of traditional Mexican arts and culture, delicious food and merriment, live music, a silent auction featuring the stunning creations of talented visual artists from Mexico and Portland, and a chance to mingle with Milagro’s staff, its Board of Directors, fellow audience members, family and friends. 

This year, Mayahuel Catering has planned a very special Día de Muertos menu; the dishes have been inspired by a different tradition surrounding Day of the Dead. 

MENU

First Course: Ensalada de Campo Santo:

 Cemetery salad of mixed greens, flowers and berries with an aromatic hoja santa vinaigrette.

Second Course: Tamal de Novenario: 

The classic Mexican treat, Oaxaca-style and stuffed with shrimp, with a chile ancho seasoning sauce, is traditionally served during the novenario, a nine-day period of prayer and vigil for the recently departed complete with food and drink.

and Tamal de Muerto:

"Dead Man’s tamal with chile ancho, chile verde and cheese.

Third Course: Mole Verde de Puebla con Carnitas: 

Tender pork in Puebla-style green mole (pumpkin-seed sauce).

  

Fourth Course: Cuachala de Calabacitas:

A traditional squash-based stew served in the fall in Jalisco and the surrounding region.

Dessert: Capirotada con salsa de guayaba:

Mexican-style bread pudding with guava sauce.

Drinks: Aguas de tamarindo & Jamaica:

Delicious water-based drinks made with tamarind pulp and hibiscus blooms.
 

and Wine by Yamhill Valley Vineyards.

 Come join us for the annual toast clamoring ¡Viva Milagro!

Don’t forget to bring photographs of your dearly departed to place on Milagro’s Día de los Muertos altars, specially built each year and curated by local artist Pepe Moscoso. Join us in remembering loved ones who have passed on before us. 

It’s a night not to be missed - if you haven’t yet had the opportunity to attend, this is your time to join us! We’ve increased the attendance limit to 90 to ensure that even more Milagro supporters can take part in our favorite event of the year. Get your tickets now!

Coming up: Day of the Dead and ¡Viva Milagro!

Does it seem like every restaurant, bar, and theatre is having a “Day of the Dead” special these days? Portland’s largest and longest running Día de Muertos Festival is only a month away at Milagro! You’ll experience an entire month of authentic arts, crafts, culture, cuisine, theatre, and traditional altars built especially for the occasion!

On Friday, October 17, get ready to join Shakespeare and his characters in the Land of the Dead, with ¡O ROMEO!, Milagro’s 20th original Day of the Dead production. Come early and tour the creative and inspiring Día de los Muertos altar exhibit in El Zócalo, curated by local artist Pepe Moscoso.

And on Tuesday, November 4, start your holiday season with ¡Viva Milagro! - Milagro’s sensational family-style fundraising dinner of Mexican cuisine, created this year by Jaime Soltero’s amazing Mayahuel Catering. With Milagro’s beloved Nurys Herrera emceeing, music by Portland’s own Edna Vasquez, a silent auction of gorgeous Day of the Dead-inspired art, and hilariously touching honorary Calaveras, this is THE quintessential event of Milagro’s season, and an extraordinary night for everyone!  Get your tickets here!

Silent Auction Sneak preview:


This summer, we at Milagro have been especially blessed with a wealth of Mexican and Latin American art and textiles that have been donated to the theatre, many of which will be up for bid during the ¡Viva Milagro! Silent Auction.
Over the years, Board President John Rodarte has brought back some sensational pieces found on his many visits to Mexico, and this year is no exception. Thank you, John! You have exceptional taste, and Milagro is better for it!

Catrina Dolls by Sabino Arroyo, an artisan living in Mexico and the protege of Juan Torres, who is considered the maestro of this art form.

Huichol art by Luis Castro

Shadow boxes

Intaglios by Nicolás de Jesús

Finally, Rob Singer, formerly of Scappoose, Oregon, graciously donated a gorgeous oil painting by Nicaraguan artist Alejandro Benito Cabrera.

Be sure to come to ¡Viva Milagro! to bid on your favorite items and bring a little Día de Muertos to your home!