November at Arts Visalia will showcase a variety of hand-crafted altar spaces for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The altars will be on exhibit between October 31 ? November 15, 2024. An opening reception will take place on Friday, November 1 from 5:00 pm ? 7:30 pm featuring an Aztec blessing by Tepeyollotl Cuahuitlan at 6:00 pm and a performance by Ballet Folklorico de Lago at 6:30 pm. A cultural presentation featuring family stories about the altar displays and a performance by Mariachi Nuevo Rubi will take place on Saturday, November 2 from 2:00 pm ? 4:00 pm. La Catrina de Visalia will present the history of Día de los Muertos, a performance by Ballet Folklorico Sierra Linda, and a make-your-own sugar skull activity for children (while supplies last) will take place on Saturday, November 9 from 2:00 pm ? 4:00 pm. The Annual Holiday Show & Sale featuring Ernie Weerasinghe: a Retrospective will open Friday, November 22 and run through Saturday, December 21, 2024. An evening reception will be held on Friday, December 6 from 5:00 pm ? 7:30 pm. A presentation on The Art of Ernie by co-curator Aaron Collins will take place on Saturday, December 7 at 2:00 pm. Art classes for children, teens, and adults are available at Arts Visalia. Enrollment and class information can be found online at artsvisalia.org or stop by the gallery. Visit ARTS VISALIA, 214 East Oak Avenue, Visalia, California, Wednesdays through Saturdays, Noon to 5:30 p.m. Follow ARTS VISALIA on Facebook and Instagram and check out our website at www.artsvisalia.org Contact ARTS VISALIA at 559-739-0905 or artsvisalia@sbcglobal.net Support ARTS VISALIA Invest in the Arts at www.artsvisalia.org/support-us or mail your donation to P.O. Box 251, Visalia, 93279