Day of the Dead celebration at WYO

On this holiday, the WYO, Downtown Sheridan Association, Little Goose Enrichment and Sheridan County Public Library System will partner to host a family-friendly communitywide celebration.

The day will kick off with a 2 p.m. free showing of the movie “Book of Life,” a 2014 animated film (Rated PG) that tells the story of a bullfighter who embarks on an afterlife adventure to fulfill the expectations of his family and friends on the Day of the Dead.

Following the movie, at 3:30 p.m., children’s activities will take place in the Mars Theater with Little Goose Enrichment and Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library.

At 4:30 p.m., outdoor festivities will include local face painters, Kathryn Stevens, Papa Binos and DJ Mario Montaño.

To wrap up the evening, the WYO will host Grammy-Winning Villalobos Brothers, one of today's leading contemporary Mexican ensembles. These classically trained violinists blend son jarocho, jazz, rock and classical traditions to create an electrifying and deeply moving sound. With virtuosic musicianship and heartfelt cultural storytelling, the Villalobos Brothers transform the stage into a joyful, multigenerational celebration of life, memory, and music.

While the rest of the day’s activities are free and open to the public, the 7 p.m. show from the Villalobos Brothers cost $30 per person, $26 for seniors and military members and $20 for students. Tickets are available through the WYO box office, online at wyotheater.com or by phone at 307-672-9084.

The Villalobos Brothers performance is sponsored by the WYO’s Major Season Sponsors: Best Western Sheridan Center, Ron & Kris Butler, Scott Davis & Mary Ludemann, E.C. & Edith M. Gwillim Memorial Fund, Andy & Jeannie Hall, Mary Kay in Memory of Kim, Forrest E. Mars Jr. Charitable Foundation, Kathy McNickle, Gary & Susan Miller, Joe. F & Roberta H. Napier Foundation, Sheridan Media, The Sheridan Press, Thickman Family Foundation, Mary Tobi, The Welch Foundation, Wolf Creek Charitable and Stephanie’s Purpose with additional support from Georgia & Frank Boley, Dr. Lawrence Gill and Sheridan Arts Council.

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