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Immerse yourself in the traditions and colorful festivities of Día de los Muertos with this exclusive series of classes and events at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio! Craft a beautiful sugar skull, create an altar honoring those who have passed away, then celebrate with the folklorico dance and music production, La Vida de los Muertos! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor and celebrate life in the most vibrant way possible.

Día de los Muertos Sugar Skulls Workshop 
October 29, 2024 at 11 a.m.
In this hour-long, in-person class, learn to decorate the traditional sugar skulls and their significance for Dia de los Muertos. You’ll take home your creation. Class maximum size is 50 people.
Register here: https://events.aarp.org/SugarSkulls24

Día de los Muertos Altar-making Workshop
October 30, 2024 at 11 a.m.
Join this hour-long workshop and learn about what goes into making a Day of the Dead altar and why. Participants are invited to bring a photo to participate in the Community Altar, and you'll also decorate a photo frame to take home. Class maximum size is 50 people.
Register here: https://events.aarp.org/AltarMaking24

La Vida de los Muertos Celebration at Plaza Guadalupe
November 2, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Plaza Guadalupe, 1327 Guadalupe Street, 78207
This free dance production of La Vida de los Muertos will feature performances by the Guadalupe Dance Company, along with their Dance Academy and Mariachi Academy.
Register here: https://events.aarp.org/Vida24

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        </div><p>Immerse yourself in the traditions and colorful festivities of Día de los Muertos with this exclusive series of classes and events at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio! Craft a beautiful sugar skull, create an altar honoring those who have passed away, then celebrate with the folklorico dance and music production, <i>La Vida de los Muertos</i>! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor and celebrate life in the most vibrant way possible.<br><br><b>Día de los Muertos Sugar Skulls Workshop</b>&nbsp;<br><b>October 29, 2024 at 11 a.m.</b><br>In this hour-long, in-person class, learn to decorate the traditional sugar skulls and their significance for Dia de los Muertos. You’ll take home your creation. Class maximum size is 50 people.<br><b>Register here: </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/SugarSkulls24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/SugarSkulls24</b></a></span></span><br><br><b>Día de los Muertos Altar-making Workshop</b><br><b>October 30, 2024 at 11 a.m.</b><br>Join this hour-long workshop and learn about what goes into making a Day of the Dead altar and why. Participants are invited to bring a photo to participate in the Community Altar, and you'll also decorate a photo frame to take home. Class maximum size is 50 people.<br><b>Register here: </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/AltarMaking24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/AltarMaking24</b></a></span></span><br><br><b><i>La Vida de los Muertos</i> Celebration at Plaza Guadalupe</b><br><b>November 2, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.</b><br><b>Plaza Guadalupe, 1327 Guadalupe Street, 78207</b><br>This free dance production of <i>La Vida de los Muertos</i> will feature performances by the Guadalupe Dance Company, along with their Dance Academy and Mariachi Academy.<br><b>Register here:</b>  <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/Vida24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/Vida24</b></a></span></span></p></div>
    
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        </div><p>Immerse yourself in the traditions and colorful festivities of Día de los Muertos with this exclusive series of classes and events at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio! Craft a beautiful sugar skull, create an altar honoring those who have passed away, then celebrate with the folklorico dance and music production, <i>La Vida de los Muertos</i>! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor and celebrate life in the most vibrant way possible.<br><br><b>Día de los Muertos Sugar Skulls Workshop</b>&nbsp;<br><b>October 29, 2024 at 11 a.m.</b><br>In this hour-long, in-person class, learn to decorate the traditional sugar skulls and their significance for Dia de los Muertos. You’ll take home your creation. Class maximum size is 50 people.<br><b>Register here: </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/SugarSkulls24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/SugarSkulls24</b></a></span></span><br><br><b>Día de los Muertos Altar-making Workshop</b><br><b>October 30, 2024 at 11 a.m.</b><br>Join this hour-long workshop and learn about what goes into making a Day of the Dead altar and why. Participants are invited to bring a photo to participate in the Community Altar, and you'll also decorate a photo frame to take home. Class maximum size is 50 people.<br><b>Register here: </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/AltarMaking24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/AltarMaking24</b></a></span></span><br><br><b><i>La Vida de los Muertos</i> Celebration at Plaza Guadalupe</b><br><b>November 2, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.</b><br><b>Plaza Guadalupe, 1327 Guadalupe Street, 78207</b><br>This free dance production of <i>La Vida de los Muertos</i> will feature performances by the Guadalupe Dance Company, along with their Dance Academy and Mariachi Academy.<br><b>Register here:</b>  <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/Vida24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/Vida24</b></a></span></span></p></div>
    
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        </div><p>Immerse yourself in the traditions and colorful festivities of Día de los Muertos with this exclusive series of classes and events at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio! Craft a beautiful sugar skull, create an altar honoring those who have passed away, then celebrate with the folklorico dance and music production, <i>La Vida de los Muertos</i>! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor and celebrate life in the most vibrant way possible.<br><br><b>Día de los Muertos Sugar Skulls Workshop</b>&nbsp;<br><b>October 29, 2024 at 11 a.m.</b><br>In this hour-long, in-person class, learn to decorate the traditional sugar skulls and their significance for Dia de los Muertos. You’ll take home your creation. Class maximum size is 50 people.<br><b>Register here: </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/SugarSkulls24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/SugarSkulls24</b></a></span></span><br><br><b>Día de los Muertos Altar-making Workshop</b><br><b>October 30, 2024 at 11 a.m.</b><br>Join this hour-long workshop and learn about what goes into making a Day of the Dead altar and why. Participants are invited to bring a photo to participate in the Community Altar, and you'll also decorate a photo frame to take home. Class maximum size is 50 people.<br><b>Register here: </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/AltarMaking24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/AltarMaking24</b></a></span></span><br><br><b><i>La Vida de los Muertos</i> Celebration at Plaza Guadalupe</b><br><b>November 2, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.</b><br><b>Plaza Guadalupe, 1327 Guadalupe Street, 78207</b><br>This free dance production of <i>La Vida de los Muertos</i> will feature performances by the Guadalupe Dance Company, along with their Dance Academy and Mariachi Academy.<br><b>Register here:</b>  <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/Vida24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/Vida24</b></a></span></span></p></div>
    
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        </div><p>Immerse yourself in the traditions and colorful festivities of Día de los Muertos with this exclusive series of classes and events at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio! Craft a beautiful sugar skull, create an altar honoring those who have passed away, then celebrate with the folklorico dance and music production, <i>La Vida de los Muertos</i>! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor and celebrate life in the most vibrant way possible.<br><br><b>Día de los Muertos Sugar Skulls Workshop</b>&nbsp;<br><b>October 29, 2024 at 11 a.m.</b><br>In this hour-long, in-person class, learn to decorate the traditional sugar skulls and their significance for Dia de los Muertos. You’ll take home your creation. Class maximum size is 50 people.<br><b>Register here: </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/SugarSkulls24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/SugarSkulls24</b></a></span></span><br><br><b>Día de los Muertos Altar-making Workshop</b><br><b>October 30, 2024 at 11 a.m.</b><br>Join this hour-long workshop and learn about what goes into making a Day of the Dead altar and why. Participants are invited to bring a photo to participate in the Community Altar, and you'll also decorate a photo frame to take home. Class maximum size is 50 people.<br><b>Register here: </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/AltarMaking24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/AltarMaking24</b></a></span></span><br><br><b><i>La Vida de los Muertos</i> Celebration at Plaza Guadalupe</b><br><b>November 2, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.</b><br><b>Plaza Guadalupe, 1327 Guadalupe Street, 78207</b><br>This free dance production of <i>La Vida de los Muertos</i> will feature performances by the Guadalupe Dance Company, along with their Dance Academy and Mariachi Academy.<br><b>Register here:</b>  <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/Vida24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/Vida24</b></a></span></span></p></div>
    
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        </div><p>Immerse yourself in the traditions and colorful festivities of Día de los Muertos with this exclusive series of classes and events at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio! Craft a beautiful sugar skull, create an altar honoring those who have passed away, then celebrate with the folklorico dance and music production, <i>La Vida de los Muertos</i>! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor and celebrate life in the most vibrant way possible.<br><br><b>Día de los Muertos Sugar Skulls Workshop</b>&nbsp;<br><b>October 29, 2024 at 11 a.m.</b><br>In this hour-long, in-person class, learn to decorate the traditional sugar skulls and their significance for Dia de los Muertos. You’ll take home your creation. Class maximum size is 50 people.<br><b>Register here: </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/SugarSkulls24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/SugarSkulls24</b></a></span></span><br><br><b>Día de los Muertos Altar-making Workshop</b><br><b>October 30, 2024 at 11 a.m.</b><br>Join this hour-long workshop and learn about what goes into making a Day of the Dead altar and why. Participants are invited to bring a photo to participate in the Community Altar, and you'll also decorate a photo frame to take home. Class maximum size is 50 people.<br><b>Register here: </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/AltarMaking24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/AltarMaking24</b></a></span></span><br><br><b><i>La Vida de los Muertos</i> Celebration at Plaza Guadalupe</b><br><b>November 2, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.</b><br><b>Plaza Guadalupe, 1327 Guadalupe Street, 78207</b><br>This free dance production of <i>La Vida de los Muertos</i> will feature performances by the Guadalupe Dance Company, along with their Dance Academy and Mariachi Academy.<br><b>Register here:</b>  <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/Vida24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/Vida24</b></a></span></span></p></div>
    
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        </div><p>Immerse yourself in the traditions and colorful festivities of Día de los Muertos with this exclusive series of classes and events at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio! Craft a beautiful sugar skull, create an altar honoring those who have passed away, then celebrate with the folklorico dance and music production, <i>La Vida de los Muertos</i>! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor and celebrate life in the most vibrant way possible.<br><br><b>Día de los Muertos Sugar Skulls Workshop</b>&nbsp;<br><b>October 29, 2024 at 11 a.m.</b><br>In this hour-long, in-person class, learn to decorate the traditional sugar skulls and their significance for Dia de los Muertos. You’ll take home your creation. Class maximum size is 50 people.<br><b>Register here: </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/SugarSkulls24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/SugarSkulls24</b></a></span></span><br><br><b>Día de los Muertos Altar-making Workshop</b><br><b>October 30, 2024 at 11 a.m.</b><br>Join this hour-long workshop and learn about what goes into making a Day of the Dead altar and why. Participants are invited to bring a photo to participate in the Community Altar, and you'll also decorate a photo frame to take home. Class maximum size is 50 people.<br><b>Register here: </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/AltarMaking24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/AltarMaking24</b></a></span></span><br><br><b><i>La Vida de los Muertos</i> Celebration at Plaza Guadalupe</b><br><b>November 2, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.</b><br><b>Plaza Guadalupe, 1327 Guadalupe Street, 78207</b><br>This free dance production of <i>La Vida de los Muertos</i> will feature performances by the Guadalupe Dance Company, along with their Dance Academy and Mariachi Academy.<br><b>Register here:</b>  <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/Vida24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/Vida24</b></a></span></span></p></div>
    
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        </div><p>Immerse yourself in the traditions and colorful festivities of Día de los Muertos with this exclusive series of classes and events at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio! Craft a beautiful sugar skull, create an altar honoring those who have passed away, then celebrate with the folklorico dance and music production, <i>La Vida de los Muertos</i>! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor and celebrate life in the most vibrant way possible.<br><br><b>Día de los Muertos Sugar Skulls Workshop</b>&nbsp;<br><b>October 29, 2024 at 11 a.m.</b><br>In this hour-long, in-person class, learn to decorate the traditional sugar skulls and their significance for Dia de los Muertos. You’ll take home your creation. Class maximum size is 50 people.<br><b>Register here: </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/SugarSkulls24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/SugarSkulls24</b></a></span></span><br><br><b>Día de los Muertos Altar-making Workshop</b><br><b>October 30, 2024 at 11 a.m.</b><br>Join this hour-long workshop and learn about what goes into making a Day of the Dead altar and why. Participants are invited to bring a photo to participate in the Community Altar, and you'll also decorate a photo frame to take home. Class maximum size is 50 people.<br><b>Register here: </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/AltarMaking24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/AltarMaking24</b></a></span></span><br><br><b><i>La Vida de los Muertos</i> Celebration at Plaza Guadalupe</b><br><b>November 2, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.</b><br><b>Plaza Guadalupe, 1327 Guadalupe Street, 78207</b><br>This free dance production of <i>La Vida de los Muertos</i> will feature performances by the Guadalupe Dance Company, along with their Dance Academy and Mariachi Academy.<br><b>Register here:</b>  <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/Vida24" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>https://events.aarp.org/Vida24</b></a></span></span></p></div>
    
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include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244
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View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
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View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136
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