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Mnemosyno: ¡Gracias a la vida! A Memorial Celebration for Rosemary Catacalos A celebration of the life and work of Rosemary Catacalos, the first Latina named Texas Poet Laureate. Featured speakers include Linda Hardberger, Cary Clack, Jenny Browne, Naomi Shihab Nye, and others. Featured musicians include George and Aaron Prado and Lourdes Pérez, with tribute music by composer Joël Dilley. Doors open at 6 pm for food, drink, and conversation. A program of music, poetry, and remembrance starts at 7:30. Guests are invited to come wearing colorful and flowerful attire if they so choose––huipiles, rebozos, traditional or non-traditional garments. In order to protect the most vulnerable, masking will be strongly encouraged.