Go big, bold, and brilliantly colorful! In this playful class, we’ll create a vibrant sugar skull mural across large panels, filled with colorful patterns, expressive details, and plenty of personality. Whether you’re an experienced artist or haven’t picked up a paintbrush in years, you’ll be guided through the process while having plenty of freedom to add your own creative touch. No perfection required—just come ready to experiment, relax, and have fun working together to create something spectacular.
From the bright lights of Broadway to the vibrant chaos of the art studio, Brent Hedstrom’s journey is nothing short of eclectic. His resume spans theatrical stage makeup for iconic productions like The Lion King, Romeo and Juliet, Terracotta Warriors and Medea, to owning a salon where his mastery of color and form took on new dimensions. A self-proclaimed “art junkie,” Brent Hedstrom channels his creativity into a wide range of visual art. In his studio he works with acrylics and oils on wood panels, resin finishes, metal and paper weaving, and a special passion: marbling all kinds of paper into mesmerizing patterns.
Jacquese Silvas, MAEd, BSBM, is a wellness coach, fitness educator, global presenter, and behavior change specialist with more than three decades of experience helping individuals build healthier, stronger lives. She specializes in strength training, nutrition coaching, healthy aging, and sustainable lifestyle change. Known for her energetic teaching style and practical approach, Jacquese empowers adults to improve their health through evidence-based strategies that support strength, mobility, confidence, and longevity. Whether leading a fitness class, delivering an educational workshop, or coaching clients one-on-one, her mission is to help people live fully, move well, and age with purpose.
Artemis Scantalides is a strength and conditioning coach with over 20 years of experience helping women over 40 build muscle, lose fat, and regain strength in midlife. A 
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Experience Día de los Muertos where tradition, community, and celebration come together. Venture into Tecate for Fundación La Puerta’s beloved festival at Parque del Profesor, where more than 24 years of tradition come to life through spectacular altars, colorful alebrijes, and live performances. Back at The Ranch, deepen your connection to this meaningful Mexican tradition through cultural programming, face painting, festive gatherings, and a Día de los Muertos-inspired Chef’s Table dinner with guest chef Virginia Willis. It’s a week to celebrate life, honor those who came before us, and experience the vibrant heart and soul of our Tecate community.
Kevin M. Sullivan has studied and taught martial arts for over 40 years.
Mark Romero is a globally celebrated Sound and Energy Healer whose transformative work focuses on the profound power of healing through sound frequencies. Recognized as a leading figure in his field, Mark’s journey began when a former top consultant to NASA unearthed the healing potential embedded within his music. From this revelation, 
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Anya Matanovic is an American soprano praised for her “thrilling vocal color” and compelling stage presence. She has performed leading roles with major opera companies including the Metropolitan Opera, Seattle Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Utah Opera, Opera Santa Barbara, New York City Opera, and the New Israeli Opera. Her signature roles include Mimì in La bohème, Violetta in La traviata, Musetta, Gilda, Gretel, and Pamina. She has also appeared in concert with orchestras including the Cleveland Orchestra and Cincinnati Symphony.
Kayleigh Decker, mezzo-soprano, is praised for her “shimmering mezzo-soprano” and a voice of “pure vocal gold.” A superb song interpreter, she has appeared with leading opera companies including Lyric Opera of Chicago, Dallas Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Welsh National Opera, Staatsoper Hamburg, Staatsoper Stuttgart, and Opéra de Monte-Carlo. Her concert appearances include performances with the San Francisco Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Orchestre de Paris, and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. A former Caramoor Schwab Vocal Rising Star and Ryan Opera Center ensemble member, Decker has performed leading roles in operas by Mozart, Rossini, Handel, and others. Her recent engagements include Mercedes in Bizet’s Carmen with Cincinnati Opera and Donna Elvira in Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Kayleigh Decker),
Efraín Solís is a baritone praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for his “theatrical charisma and musical bravado.” A graduate of the San Francisco Opera Adler Fellowship, he has performed with leading opera companies including the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Dallas Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and Opera San José. His roles include Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro, Papageno in Die Zauberflöte, Escamillo in Carmen, Schaunard in La bohème, and the title role in Don Giovanni. He is also an active recitalist and concert performer.
Cheryl Lin Fielding, the Artistic Director of the Parnassus Society, is acclaimed for her “warm, grand, and rich” pianism (New York Sun). A distinguished pianist, collaborative artist, and concert producer, Cheryl has performed at prestigious venues such as Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, and Tanglewood Music Center. Her international performances include concert tours in Europe, Asia, and South America. As the artistic leader of the Parnassus Society, she curates dynamic programs that elevate both emerging talent and world-class artists, creating powerful musical experiences that unite performers and communities. Cheryl’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists is reflected in her work at Dolora Zajick’s Institute for Young Dramatic Voices, and at UCLA, where she serves as a vocal coach and Continuing Lecturer in the Herb Alpert School of Music.
Dr. Shefali Patel, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN who specializes in the full spectrum of gynecologic care. In addition to routine gynecological care, she now focuses on providing expert menopause and perimenopause care. She earned her medical degree, and completed her residency from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NYC. Dr. Patel spends many hours a year in continuing medical education to provide the most current medical care. She has been the guest lecturer for many menopause-related events including leading panel discussions for the M factor -Menopause Documentary, The Lodge at Woodloch, and the Bosom Buddies. http://www.drshefalipatel.com; Facebook – Dr Shefali Patel; Instagram – shefalipatelmd, dr_shefalipatel
After thirty years as an award winning interior designer, Bea Pila has evolved into an influential thought leader on a mission to bring authenticity, alignment, and SOUL to interiors. Through her many talents including drafting, space planning, designing furniture, as well as her hobbies of dancing ballet and cooking for her large family, Bea has learned that it truly does not matter “what” we do, it’s “why” we do it, and she is eager to dedicate the rest of her lifetime inspiring others to ask “why,” to fearlessly follow their heart, and to nourish their soul with the answers within.
Michele de la Reza is a celebrated choreographer, performer, and educator, best known as the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Attack Theatre, a nationally recognized dance company known for its bold and physical storytelling. Attack Theatre collaborates with opera, symphonies, museums and theater companies, sharing new interdisciplinary works throughout the US, Europe and Asia. A Juilliard-trained dancer with a Master’s in Developmental Movement, Michele has performed and created work across the U.S., Europe and Asia with New York’s Perks DanceMusicTheatre and Pittsburgh’s Dance Alloy and Attack Theatre. With her partner Peter Kope, she has received numerous accolades, including three Pennsylvania Council on the Arts fellowships and the Hardie Educator of the Year award; and choreographed the Broadway production of “Squonk” at the Helen Hayes Theater.. As a Teaching Professor of Dance at Carnegie Mellon University, Michele brings an inclusive approach to movement that welcomes performers of all backgrounds. Her passion for dance and joy in expression makes her Broadway dance classes a true highlight—inviting participants to experience the thrill of iconic choreography in a relaxed, fun, and empowering environment.
Stephen Neely, PhD is a dynamic educator, author, conductor, and performer who brings a lifetime of musical and theatrical experience to his teaching. He is the Milton and Cynthia Friedman Associate Professor of Music at Carnegie Mellon University, where he directs the Marta Sanchez Dalcroze Training Center and teaches Dalcroze Eurhythmics—a method that uses movement to deepen musical understanding. With over two decades directing opera workshops and choirs, including 23 years at Pittsburgh’s High School for the Creative and Performing Arts and 11 years as Chorusmaster for Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, Stephen has a passion for helping people of all levels connect with music through voice and movement. His lively, embodied approach to singing invites participants to feel the joy of Broadway classics from the inside out. A TEDx speaker and author, he shares his work around the world in music, theater, and design education.
Since making her Carnegie Hall debut in 2011, prize-winning pianist Rieko Tsuchida has performed internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. Ms. Tsuchida made her professional concerto debut in 2011 performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the California Symphony. She has also performed as a soloist with the Ashdod Symphonic Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic, and San Domenico Orchestra. Her many prizes include the SONY USA Foundation Grant in 2016 from the Salon de Virtuosi, YoungArts NFAA Finalist, and 3rd Prize in the IIYM International Piano Competition. She has also been invited to perform at other prestigious festivals and venues such as the Verbier Festival Academy, Salle Gaveau, and more.
Duo Karolina Mikołajczyk & Iwo Jedynecki is one of the most vibrant and innovative chamber ensembles of the current generation of classical musicians. Recognized by artists such as Krzysztof Penderecki and Maxim Vengerov, in 2024 they have been awarded Poland’s most prestigious prize for classical music – the ‘Polityka Passport’ – with duo being praised for its ‘versatility and ability to navigate through diverse musical realms; virtuosity, unbridled imagination, and ingenuity in selecting and creating new repertoire for the distinctive combination of violin and accordion’. This accolade follows a long line of Grand Prix and First Prizes at international music competitions in addition to performances at prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, Esplanade Concert Hall (Singapore), The Edge Melbourne (Australia), Teatro del Lago (Chile), Guangzhou Opera House (China) and a sell-out debut performance at the Warsaw Philharmonic.
Hailed for his “trademark brilliance, penetrating sound and rich character” (The New YorkTimes), clarinetist Anthony McGill is one of classical music’s most recognizable and brilliantly multifaceted figures. In addition to his dynamic international solo and chamber music career, McGill is Principal Clarinet of the New York Philharmonic—the first African-American principal player in the organization’s history.
From a coal-mining town in western Pennsylvania to the bright lights of Broadway in New York City, Brent Alan Huffman has built a lifestyle and career around music. A Carnegie Mellon University graduate, he led a successful career on Broadway and in domestic and international touring productions, serving as conductor, music director, and/or pianist for Disney’s Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Sister Act, Little Shop of Horrors, Grease, and Leap of Faith. As a singer, he is heard on the film soundtracks of Disney’s Enchanted, Tangled, and Beauty and the Beast.
Monique Mead is a violinist, educator, and researcher whose work bridges artistic excellence with human thriving. An advocate for the healing power of music, she draws on three decades of international performing experience and a career devoted to using music to connect, heal, and uplift communities.