Experience compelling and bold storytelling with Indonesia’s Papermoon Puppet Theatre in a heartfelt performance exploring love, memory, and longing. “Papermoon breaks through cultural barriers that usually separate us from one another, such as differences in language, nation, history, politics, and so on.”– Geleran (Indonesia) How do we remember those we’ve lost? Puno, Sewing Memories tells the touching story of Tala, a young girl learning to cope with the loss of her father. Through this beautiful puppetry performance, Tala discovers the meaning of life, death, and the memories we carry with us. Based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Papermoon Puppet Theatre creates unforgettable stories through puppets, art, and imagination. Founded in 2006, this world-traveled company blends traditional puppetry with modern storytelling. Their performances spark wonder and remind us that everything around us holds a little bit of life and magic. From Indonesia to stages around the globe, Papermoon Puppet Theatre brings people together through the universal language of art and story. Presented in Tornabene Theatre. Artist's Site Instagram Facebook

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the unforgettable Lila Downs in a moving tribute honoring the lives and memories of those who have passed. “A stunning voice, a confident multicultural vision grounded in her Mixtec Indian roots.”– Los Angeles Times Join us for a powerful evening of music, memory, and tradition with Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning singer Lila Downs. Born in Oaxaca and raised between Mexico and the U.S., Lila’s music is a beautiful blend of ranchera, folk, jazz, and blues, filled with stories of love, justice, and heritage. Known for her soulful voice and passionate performances, she brings a deeply personal touch to every song she sings. In Día de Muertos, Lila Downs presents music from her latest release, La Sánchez, alongside classic favorites, in a moving tribute full of color and emotion. Join us in your favorite Día de Muertos-inspired attire or with calavera face paint and dance the night away in this joyful celebration of culture, connection, and music that transcends borders and hearts. Presented live in Centennial Hall. Artist's Site Instagram Facebook

See Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Booker T. Jones live in a magical evening filled with melody, rhythm, and harmony. “One of the legends of soul music”–The New Yorker Booker T. Jones is an American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer, and arranger. Best known as the frontman of the band Booker T. & the MGs, he has worked with countless award-winning artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries and has earned a Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement. Along with the band, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. Jones continues to record and tour internationally, both as a solo artist and as head of Booker T.’s Stax Revue. As part of the first house band for Stax Records, he formed the category-defining group Booker T. & the MGs, whose first recording, “Green Onions,” was an international sensation, selling more than one million copies and winning a place among Rolling Stone’s top five hundred songs of all time. Not stopping there, Jones continued to push soul music’s boundaries, refining it to its essence and then injecting it into the nation’s bloodstream. Nearly five decades after he first made his entrance onto the scene, Jones paved the way for modern soul music and is largely responsible for the genre’s rise and enduring popularity. Presented in La Rosa. Artist's Site Instagram Facebook