ESO celebrates Día de los Muertos with concert, free activities

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra has a special celebration planned for those attending its Saturday, Nov. 2, Día de los Muertos concert. Ticket holders can enjoy activities in The Hemmens Cultural Center lobby starting at 12:30 p.m. Free crafts, coloring activities, and facepainting will be available for children, and the Angel Salas Trio will perform in the lobby. Food from Vern’s Tavern, Sammy’s Mobile Taqueria & Cantina, and Mama Lee’s Popcorn will be available for purchase.

The 2:30 p.m. concert features José Carlos Díaz singing favorites like Sabor a mi and La Llorona, plus music from Latin America including Sobre las olas and Huapango, and featuring Elgin’s own BFH dance ensemble.

The concert is being held in partnership with Gail Borden Public Library and the City of Elgin. Families attending the Library’s morning festivities are encouraged to continue their Día de los Muertos celebration at the ESO’s event.

Concert tickets are available in advance at www.ElginSymphony.org and will also be available at the door on the day of the event. Tickets are $25, and $5 for students. The ESO offers free youth tickets for children age 17 and under with a paid adult ticket. Call the ESO Box Office at 847-888-4000 for more information about this program.