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The Shelley Irwin Show

A fall performance series is right around the corner: Dia de los Muertos- A Celebration of Life, Culture and Movement

By Shelley Irwin

Published October 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM EDT

We talk to Laura Armenta about the vibrant spirit of Mexico's most soulful tradition through dance, music and storytelling.

A fall performance series is right around the corner, Dia de los Muertos- A Celebration of Life, Culture and Movement, presented by the Laura Armenta Dance Company. We talk to Laura about the vibrant spirit of Mexico's most soulful tradition through dance, music and storytelling.

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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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