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Bilingual exhibition Atlanta
Enjoy Mexican culture at History Center
Next Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., visitors to the Atlanta History Center will be admitted to the 33-acre Buckhead campus free. The day is dedicated to cultural exploration and will feature the annual Day of the Dead celebration and bilingual exhibition "Through the Lens of MundoHispanico: Georgia's Hispanic Community."
The day's events will include storytelling, elaborately decorated altars, Mexican food, music and performances. Visitors can learn about the festival's roots in Mexican history. A highlight of the festival is the decorative altars, or shrines, showcased in the Grand Overlook Ballroom. Those who created them will be on hand to speak to visitors about the tradition behind the objects. The exhibition "Through the Lens of MundoHispanico," on display through Jan. 3, features photographs and stories blended with newspaper articles highlighting the contributions of Hispanics to Atlanta and Georgia business, politics and the arts. The exhibition is presented in English and Spanish. The museum also offers activities for children in the Kid Corner. The museum is at 130 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W. Details: 404-814-4000; www.AtlantaHistoryCenter.com.
Salute to veterans Jacksonville, Fla.
Military spirit sparks 'Week of Valor'
Jacksonville, Fla., home to Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Mayport Naval Station, is celebrating its armed forces heritage and traditions with "Week of Valor," Nov. 4-11, in and around downtown.
The Blue Angels will heat things up with high-flying acrobatics during the Sea & Sky Spectacular, Nov. 5-8. The show also includes amphibious and land assault demonstrations, autograph sessions, an area for children, vendors and interactive displays. Other "Week of Valor" activities will include tours of the USS Klakring and search-and-rescue demonstrations. On Nov. 8, there will be Chinook and Seahawk helicopter displays outside the Jacksonville Jaguars game at Municipal Stadium, a military-themed halftime show and flyover. The annual Veterans Day Parade will be Nov. 11. Details: 800-733-2668; www.makeascenedowntown.com.
November event Weaverville
Blue Ridge galleries unite for fall Art Safari
The fall edition of the Weaverville Art Safari will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 7-8 at studios in Weaverville, Alexander and Barnardsville.
Visitors can mingle with the artists and preview their work at the Art Safari Preview Party, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Reems Creek Golf Course clubhouse, 36 Pink Fox Cove Road, Weaverville. The event, $10 at the door, includes a silent auction, door prizes, cash bar and snacks. Galleries participating in the Art Safari include Appalachian Artistry, Heartsong Artworks., Hoxie Studios, Q Evon Design, Good Fibrations, Lightcap Art Glass, Mangum Pottery, Ancient Fires Glass and Blue Ridge Bison. A map is included in Art Safari brochures; signs along the route will help direct visitors to all locations. Maps and brochures can be found online or at the information booth in downtown Weaverville. The Art Safari is free. Details: www.weavervilleartsafari.com.
Rochelle Reynoldson
