Moonlight Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos Bajo la Luna)

The Point Arena Lighthouse welcomes back the Moonlight Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos Bajo la Luna) student art exhibit and celebration on Friday, Nov. 1 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This special community event is the presentation of the Pacific Community Charter High School (PCCHS) students and faculty and is free to all. The exhibit will remain on display through Tuesday, Nov. 12. The lighthouse is located at 45500 Lighthouse Road just north of downtown Point Arena.

The exhibit of student art inspired by the popular Día de los Muertos celebration will be displayed in the Buttress Room in the base of the Lighthouse Tower, and the students will be decorating the circular staircase that leads to the top of the Tower with paper marigolds, pressed tin art and other surprises and decorating its landings and the Lantern Room at the top of the Tower with student art. The displayed art is by students of PCCHS, Point Arena Elementary, Pacific Community Charter Elementary, Manchester Elementary, Forager School and Horicon.

There will be a Community Altar in the Whale Watch Room Gallery (WWRG) of the Fog Signal Building Museum watched over by a Catrina, and the public is invited to bring their own offerings to add to the altar in memory of their loved ones. The Mexican Food Truck will be on hand selling from its large and varied menu, and Pacific Community Charter Schools (PCCS) will be selling Jamaica, Horchata, Champurrado and candies to raise funds to support its educational programs. Limited edition commemorative items of the event created by local artist Angelina Wilson using her one-of-a-kind designs will also be available. Finally, a silent auction table filled with donations from local businesses will help raise funds for important school programs.