22nd Annual Dia de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead Event, Art Exhibition and Celebration

On Saturday, October 22nd,  the Pasadena Playhouse and ​Zona Rosa Caffe presented the 22nd Annual Dia de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead Event Art Exhibition and Celebration.

El Molino Avenue was transformed into a festive Dia De Los Muertos evening of fun that’s both free and family-friendly! The Friends of The Pasadena Playhouse  have made flowers for decorating a  patio and a story board honoring  Gilmor Brown and famous actors-alumni of the Playhouse College of Theatre Arts. The Friends had Bake and Crafts Bazaar from 9 am to 3 pm and joined the festivities around the courtyard, in the Carrie Hamilton Theatre, and Playhouse Plaza later.

Events and activities included mini-tours at the Playhouse, children’s calaca face painting and crafts by Little June Bugs,  sounds from Gonzophonic and Friends with special guests along with visual projections by Julian Felix from Culture Remixed, fresh marigolds from Jacob Maarse, Quetzal  Folklorico Dancers, Calavera screen printing by  Pasadena City College Graphic students,  Bob Baker Marionettes, candle-making with artists  from L.A.’s iconic Olvera Street, and polaroid photos from Walt Girdner Photo Studio & Gallery. 

​The Playhouse neighbors at Zona Rosa Caffe, TLT Foods, redwhite+bluezz, and Monopole  Wine   had offered  delicious coffee, wine tasting, and food.

Art  exhibition featuring  works of Jose Ramirez, Cathy Ashworth, and Kalli Arte can be viewed  at Zona Rosa Caffe until  November 13th. 

​Photos and a story board  by  Patti  La Marr. ​

Our story board paid special tribute to the  stars, who  walked the  Halls of the  Pasadena Playhouse with  Gilmor Brown:  

 James  Arness/Gunsmoke;  
Raymond Burr/Perry Mason,  Ironside;  
Carolyn Jones/The Addams  Family;
Victor Jory/Gone with the Wind,  The Miracle Worker,  The Green Hornet;  
Rue McClanahan/Golden Girls; Leonard  Nimoy/Star  Trek;  
​Gloria Stuart  /Titanic, and ... Siki, Gilmor Brown's cat/Pyewacket  in the  Playhouse  production  of  Book, Bell, and  Candle.