GREENLEE COUNTY — The Day of the Dead will be celebrated in style this weekend in Greenlee County.

The Morenci Community Center hosts a special Dias de los Muertos evening with swimming, a movie, music and crafts. The family-friendly event takes place on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m

The 11th annual Colors of Copper Art Show takes place Friday and Saturday at the Art Depot at Clifton Train Station.

The show features multiple types of art, including painting, sculpture, photography and more, as well as ofrendas and poetry; and requires all artists to incorporate copper into the submitted piece in some way. The theme this year is Dias de los Muertos.

De Kleuren van Koper is open both days from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

On Saturday, from 8 p.m. to midnight, the Clifton Social Club will host a Dias de los Muertos bailer, with a DJ and menudo.

In Graham County, Eastern Arizona, Hispanic Heritage Corp. the third annual Dias de los Muertos Car Show, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the south campus of Eastern Arizona College.

Prizes will be awarded in multiple categories, with Best of Show awarded to the overall, crowd choice, motorcycle and bicycle.

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