Dia de los Muertos celebrated at Aurora University
Aurora University Latin American students erect a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the dead) altar at Phillips Library October 26.
Elgin Día De Los Muertos concert Oct. 29
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will present its third annual Día de los Muertos concert Thursday, Oct. 29 at at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a two-day Mexican holiday to honor the memory of departed loved ones,
Día de Muertos celebrated at Aurora Library
Every fall, the Aurora Public Library District transforms into a vibrant space of joyful remembrance and cultural connection. Through colorful displays and family-friendly programs, we invite the community to honor Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) with us! This vibrant tradition honors the memory of loved ones who have
Celebrating Day of the Dead at Aurora University
Celebrating Day of the Dead, artifacts honoring departed relatives and friends are displayed on an ofrenda (altar) at Aurora University’s Phillips Library, 315 S. Gladstone Ave. in Aurora.
Preparation under way for Day of the Dead competition
Spooky, scary, skeletons, are decorating the windows of homes all over Aurora in preparation for Halloween. But not all skeleton decorations are intended to be spooky. Some skeletons in particular, known as calaveras, have cultural significance to Mexican culture and represent a time of joyful celebration known as Día de
First Fridays in Aurora will include Day of the Dead activities
Aurora First Fridays will honor the dead November 1 with several venues open with Day of the Dead activities. The event will start with a Day of the Dead prayer ceremony at 3 p.m. at Aurora Public Art, in the David L. Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer
Santori Library Atrium Ofrendas Exhibit to start Monday
Starting Monday, Oct. 28, the Aurora Public Library (APL) will present its annual Ofrendas Exhibit in the Santori Library Atrium, where visitors can view traditionally-decorated altars sponsored by community members and organizations from around the Aurora area. In its third year, the event is dedicated to and in honor of