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  • Awards Ceremony: Cervantes Drawing Contest for Students

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    3 pm to 4 pm Instituto Cervantes, the National Hispanic Cultural Center, and the Education Office-Embassy of Spain present the awards for a student drawing contest to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote. Students in three age categories, ages 6-8, 9-11, and 12-15 were invited to submit original drawings depicting any subject matter relating to either Don Quixote or Miguel de Cervantes. A special grand prize will be awarded courtesy of Honorary Consul of Spain Fred Mondragón. First, (more...)

  • Cervantes & Don Quixote Exhibition Opening

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    2 pm to 5 pm Instituto Cervantes presents an exhibition in four parts, paying homage to Miguel de Cervantes, the famous author of Don Quixote de la Mancha, and commemorating the 400th anniversary of his death. The first part, “Quijotes del celuloide,” displays posters from various movies made about Don Quixote over the years. The second, “Don Quixote Quotes,” comprises universal quotes regarding the influence of Cervantes' work on English literature. “Back to Barataria,” the third part, is a journey around the southern states in the U.S.,  with (more...)

  • Only the Road/Solo El Camino: Eight Decades of Cuban Poetry

    History and Literary Arts Building

    Join poet and author Margaret Randall on Dec. 3 for a presentation, reading and book signing of ONLY THE ROAD/SOLO EL CAMINO: Eight Decades of Cuban Poetry. This book, featuring the work of more than 50 poets born between 1902 and 1981, paints a full and dynamic picture of modern Cuban life and poetry, highlighting unique features and idiosyncrasies; changes across generations; and the ebbs and flows between repression and freedom following the 1959 Revolution. It is the most complete bilingual anthology of Cuban poetry available to an English readership.

  • Making Art: Other Worldly Collage – Inspired by Fantasía Fantástica

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    10 am to 12 pm Students visit the NHCC Art Museum for a facilitated discussion about a current exhibition, a piece of art or art-making technique, followed by a hands-on art making project inspired by the museum visit. Watch as your own brilliant students discover their inner creativity. This is a free event with registration. Limited availability.  Limit 35 students For a PDF with all of the education opportunities please click HERE. If you would like to register please click HERE. For more information please contact Elena (more...)

  • Spanish Cooking Classes: Christmas Recipes

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    6 pm to 8 pm Are you ready to take your cooking skills to the next level? Instituto Cervantes Albuquerque, in partnership with the National Hispanic Cultural Center, presents a new Spanish cooking class: Christmas Recipes! Come join us, and learn how to cook delicious holiday dishes to surprise your family and friends. During the class, participants can learn Spanish as well, as it is taught in Spanish and translated into English. The menu is as follows: Appetizer:  Sopa de marisco (shellfish soup) Entrée:  Solomillo de cerdo (more...)

  • Colcha Community Stitch-Along

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    9:30 am – 12 pm Join our monthly gathering for colcheras of all skill levels led by Annette Gutierrez Turk. If you are beginning or advanced in the traditional New Mexican style of embroidery, bring your current colcha project along and enjoy these monthly, informal, community work sessions to share ideas, resources and encouragement! For more information, call Elena at 505-246-2261 or e-mailing elenad.baca@state.nm.us. Free event

  • First Friday: Docent Education and Conversation

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    9:30 am – 12 pm On the first Friday of each month, NHCC docents and core volunteers meet for coffee and conversation along with monthly presentations on topics that build the knowledge and skills of the docent core to give tours, educate the NHCC visitors and share the NHCC mission and programs. For more information on the NHCC Docent and Volunteer program, Please call Annette Lujan at 505-383-4783 or email her at Annette.Lujan@state.nm.us for more information. Free event

  • Saturdays in the Museum

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    2 pm to 3 pm National Hispanic Cultural Center Art Museum presents Saturdays in the Museum Tours every Saturday afternoon starting at 2 pm. Each tour will be different depending on the exhibit and theme. Free with NHCC Museum admission

  • Colcha Community Stitch-Along

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    9:30 am – 12 pm Join our monthly gathering for colcheras of all skill levels led by Annette Gutierrez Turk. If you are beginning or advanced in the traditional New Mexican style of embroidery, bring your current colcha project along and enjoy these monthly, informal, community work sessions to share ideas, resources and encouragement! For more information, call Elena at 505-246-2261 or e-mailing elenad.baca@state.nm.us. Free event

  • La Canoa: Latinos in the Public Media and the Popular Imagination

    History and Literary Arts Building

    2 pm to 4 pm Join Michael A. Olivas, University of Houston law professor and native New Mexican, as he looks at this topic through several lenses, including depictions in the popular press; film and television industries; and music. He will show how the widespread and relentlessly negative characterizations of Latinos have serious consequences in all areas of the public imagination and the polity. New Mexico has a long and significant history of music, movies, and literature that have contributed to the historical record, and he will (more...)