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Latino Arts
Latino Arts presents seasonal exhibit "Day of
the Dead Ofrendas" Oct. 22-Nov. 18, with an
opening reception Nov. 6 at 5pm.
The 2026 exhibit is inspired by wheat and
corn, symbols of food, community and life.
Exploring the Indigenous roots and European
influences of crop cultivation, the exhibit exam
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ines how traditions have blended to shape Día
de los Muertos.
Visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the exhibit
at 8:30am on Oct. 29 as part of the "Café con
Arte" series. Tickets are $5 and include coffee
and churros.
The Gallery is open to the public 10:30am-
7:30pm, Monday-Friday, with a $1 donation
requested.
Latino Arts hosts Pinto con Tinto: Calaveras
at 5:30pm Oct. 29. Participants will paint a life-
size skull in dynamic colors to celebrate Día de
los Muertos, a Latin American tradition honor
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ing loved ones, life and memory. This relaxed
event also features wine and tapas. Tickets are
$40 and the event is for ages 21 and over.
Visit latinoartsinc.org for tickets and more
information.
Pabst Mansion
The Pabst Mansion's "Illuminating the Dark"
tours allow guests to see a hidden side of the
magnificent building.
Four tours are offered between 4:30 and
6pm every Friday and Saturday in October,
with two additional tours at 6:30 and 7pm
on Halloween. While not a haunted house or
ghost tour, the experience invites visitors to
explore the dimly lit Mansion by candlelight,
including rarely seen corners and rooms.
Participants have the opportunity to hear a
guide tell lesser-known stories of the stately
home of beer baron Frederick Pabst and his
family.
The Mansion hosts a Dark Tour & Tea from
4:30-7pm Oct. 9, an event which includes
signature teas, savory bites, delectable
desserts, champagne, and a candlelit tour.
Tickets for each event are available at
pabstmansion.com.
