Día de los Muertos: Lesson Plans
2020-10-30 - 2020-11-02 | NM
Día de los Muertos is observed on November 1st and 2nd in many countries across Latin American. The celebration is the result of a blending of Catholic Spanish traditions with Indigenous customs and beliefs. It is believed that on Día de los Muertos the veil between the spirit world and real world is lifted long enough for the souls of the deceased to reunite with their families and friends. Those who celebrate Día de los Muertos welcome home the spirits of lost loved ones with music, food, offerings, and other colorful visuals traditions that vary from country to country and region to region.
In honor of Día de los Muertos, we have developed a series of lesson plans that celebrate several of the visual traditions unique to this colorful Latin American holiday. Join us in making a tapete de arena like the ones found in Oaxaca, México, in crafting a barrilete inspired by the giant kites that soar over the cities of Santiago Sacatepéquez and Sumpango, Guatemala, or in designing a myth-based costume worthy of La Calabiuza in Tonacatapeque, El Salvador. Although celebrated at the same time of year, Día de los Muertos is not Latin American Halloween; it is a time for remembering lost loved ones and for honoring Latin American history and culture.

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Click thumbnail for the Tapete lesson plan:

VOCES Summer Writing Institute for Teens
2021-05-31 - 2021-06-24 | NM
9:30 am – 4 pm (MST)
Weekdays, Monday – Friday
Registration link coming soon.
Limited to 15 teens
(Apply early to get in! First come, first served)
Voces is a FREE, month-long writing institute for high school writers. Teens (rising 9th graders through graduating seniors) are inspired to write prose, poetry and monologues through a wide range of experiential activities. The program culminates with chapbooks and a public reading/performance. This free institute is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for teens to experience the equivalent of a writing intensive, with guest writers and artists and a wide range of field trips that inspire writing, at no cost.
Free community event

Circo Latino: ¡El Regreso!
2021-06-18 | NM
1 pm
Live on YouTube and Facebook:
Circo Latino YouTube page here
Circo Latino Facebook page here
Families and friends, we are proud to feature the culmination of our first (of two) Circo Latino 2021 summer sessions! LIVESTREAMING to your very homes and devices.
Join us to witness our explorations of the concept of returning to community after our extended time apart.

CIRCO LATINO MISSION STATEMENT
We are a community of circus artists of all ages who value passion and creative expression. We are curious, courageous, self-disciplined, determined, collaborative, and compassionate. We are committed to love, humor, and fun. Our goal is to build community with respect, to safely develop and deepen our skills, explore culture, create performance, and inspire a sense of wonder and magic.

Virtual Classroom: How Museums Work
2021-07-12 - 2021-07-16, 2021-07-19 - 2021-07-23, 2021-07-26 - 2021-07-30 | NM
2 pm to 4 pm (MST)
Live via Zoom. Register here. A link will be sent out before the first session.
How Museums Work is a virtual, collaborative, teen, summer program presented by museum professionals from the New Mexico Museum of Art, the New Mexico Office of Archeology, the National Hispanic Cultural Center Visual Art Museum, and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.
Free community event

Are you 14-18 years old and curious about what it would be like to work in a museum? Do you dig dinosaurs and artifacts? Are you attracted to art? Do you make art yourself? Do you like collecting things and sharing stories about them? This program is open to creative teenagers, statewide, who would like to learn more about different types of museums and the exciting work that happens behind the scenes. It is FREE!
Join us Weekdays, July 12th through July 30th, 2021, 2-4pm (If this conflicts with your work schedule, please contact us!)
This three-week session will include a variety projects, guest speakers, virtual museum tours and more!
Please contact Elena at ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us or call 505-220-7928 with any questions.

The Musical Adventures of Oliver Twist
2021-11-20 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
2 pm (MST)
New Mexico Young Actors presents The Musical Adventures of Oliver Twist. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, this musical follows the orphan Oliver from his escapades during a life of thievery with Fagin’s criminal gang to the loving home of Mr. Brownlow. The tuneful score is by Scott DeTurk, who is the composer of the music from our popular 2016 production of Pocahontas.
$14; $2 discount for children 12 and younger
School matinees on Thursday and Friday, November 18 and 19, at 10 am both days. To reserve tickets for the school matinees, please call NM Young Actors at (505) 821-8055.

The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.

Visual Arts Museum: First Sunday Free Admission
2021-12-05 | September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes
10 am to 4 pm
The first Sunday of every month the NHCC Art Museum is free to all New Mexico residents. Visit exhibitions such as: Aquí Estamos: New Selections from the Permanent Collection, Tempo y Tiempo: 4 Photographers in NM, and Mira Mira on the Wall: Reflecting on 20 Years of NHCC Exhibitions.
Reserve tickets for the free first Sunday of the month early by clicking on the link below.
All visitors and employees will be required to wear masks or cloth face coverings at all times.

High Spirit Dance: Recital Dancing For Jesus
2022-01-29 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
4 pm
A ballet, jazz, and hip-hop dance recital featuring children, young adults, and professional dancers—an exciting ensemble of students and teachers bringing today’s music to life in high-quality dance productions.
$12, $15, $17
COVID PROTOCOLS:

As the health and safety of our visitors, employees, and the community are our utmost priority, everyone is required to wear an approved mask or cloth face covering when entering any facility on the NHCC campus.
All visitors are encouraged to review the
Department of Cultural Affairs Covid-safe visiting guidelines here.
We appreciate your cooperation.

This event is a rental event, not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images, and description for the event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.

Film: Bajo el silencio
2022-03-04 | NM
12 pm (available for 48 hours
Instituto Cervantes Vimeo Channel Here
In Iñaki Arteta’s Bajo el silencio, a young journalist travels to the Basque Country to interview past members of the ultra-nationalist terrorist group ETA and their ideological allies, to listen to their explanations of their actions, and to find out what mark this history has left on the region following the cessation of the armed struggle in 2011.
2020; Spanish with English subtitles; 153 minutes; rated PG-13.
free community event

In March, Instituto Cervantes initiates a collaboration with the Valladolid International Film Week (SEMINCI), Spain’s oldest film festival, screening four documentaries that have competed in recent years in the festival’s “Tiempo de historia” category. The films selected demonstrate the ability of this genre’s audiovisual narrative to address current issues and societal concerns.
Bajo el silencio: Film Schedule
* March 4: Bajo el silencio (Iñaki Arteta, 2020)
* March 11: Silvia (María Silvia Esteve, 2018)
* March 18: Hija de la laguna (Ernesto Cabellos, 2015)
* March 25: Equipo D: los códigos olvidados (Jorge Laplace, 2019)
All titles will be available on the Instituto Cervantes Vimeo channel for 48 hours, starting at 12 pm on the day on which they are scheduled for viewing.

New Mexico Spanish Spelling Bee
2022-04-30 | NM
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education presents the New Mexico Spanish Spelling Bee. Students in grades 4-8 from across New Mexico represent their school districts or charter schools in the Spanish Spelling Bee Competition. This contest is intended to continue promoting the Spanish language and culture among New Mexico students.
This is a free ticketed event

On Point Dance Studio: A World of Dance
2022-06-26 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
6:00 pm
On Point Dance Studio presents our 2022 Summer Recital. Our students will perform routines they have learned during our spring semester, a combination of Folklorico, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Tumbling and Contemporary.
$20, $25, $30

The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.

Explorar Las Artes: Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime—Gazpacho for Nacho
2022-07-19 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-26–September-7
10:00 am
Listen to the rollicking story, Gazpacho for Nacho and then use your five senses to explore the tasty ingredients of gazpacho! By Tracey Kyle (Author) and Carolina Farías (Illustrator). Our gazpacho will be made with cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, onion, olive oil, pepper, salt, vinegar.
For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers
Free. Register below.
This program generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant.

Día de Familia: Visiones del Futuro
2022-08-07 | September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Celebrate your dreams of the future through the arts! Make a futuristic costume piece with artist Mike Moreno and explore creative dramatic movement for this family friendly free event.
Families can also visit the NHCC art museum for free and learn more about exhibits, including Fronteras del Futuro: Art in New Mexico and Beyond, which explores the intersections of art, science, and technologies. Pencils, crayons, erasers, and colored pencils will be given away to start off the school year with a splash of color!
This program is generously sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico.

Día de Familia: Visiones del Futuro
2022-08-07 | September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Celebrate your dreams of the future through the arts! Make a futuristic costume piece with artists Mike Moreno and Ehren Kee Natay. Explore creative dramatic movement and get inspired with a special presentation by Ehren Kee Natay for this family-friendly free event.
Families can also visit the NHCC art museum for free and learn more about exhibits. Pencils, crayons, erasers, and colored pencils will be given away to start off the school year with a splash of color!
Free family event. Register in advance here.
This program generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant.

Arte Poquito: Música de Bebé
2022-08-11 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-11-–-24
10:00 am
Explore New Mexico music, rhyme, and movement for children between the ages of 0 and 18 months, family members, and their caregivers. Have fun with instruments for toddlers at this family-friendly event!
Arte Poquito is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for infants ages 0 to 18 months and caregivers that nurtures creativity and provides bilingual introductory arts experiences balanced with social interaction. Each program focuses on different aspects of Hispanic/Latine arts, including music, dance, and storytelling. NHCC instructors model the introduction of core arts concepts to infants and caregivers in a supportive environment.
This program generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant.

Explorar las Artes: Hora de Cuentos Preescolares Bilingüe: Green is a Chile Pepper
2022-08-16 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-26–September-7
10:00 am
Story by Roseanne Greenfield Thong (Author) and John Parra (Illustrator).
Explorar las Artes is a free, bi-monthly 45-minute program for children ages 3-5 years old and caregivers that cultivates creativity and self-expression through the exploration of Hispanic/Latine arts and culture. Participants explore the NHCC museum and engage in artmaking, music, movement, dance, drama, and bilingual story time. NHCC instructors model age-appropriate arts techniques that celebrate self-expression, build vocabulary, and strengthen both fine-motor and gross-motor skills in a fun environment.
This program generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant.

Explorar Las Artes: Canta Conmigo
2022-09-06 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-11-–-24
10:00 am
Children 18 months to 4 years explore the arts through singing bilingual Spanish/English songs using rhythm instruments for accompaniment and a floor piano pad keyboard for toddlers.

Explorar las Artes is a free, bi-monthly 45-minute program for toddlers ages 18 months to 4 years and caregivers that cultivates creativity and self-expression through the exploration of Hispanic/Latine arts and culture. Participants explore the NHCC museum and engage in artmaking, music, movement, dance, drama, and bilingual story time. NHCC instructors model age-appropriate arts techniques that celebrate self-expression, build vocabulary, and strengthen both fine-motor and gross-motor skills in a fun environment.
This program generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant.

Arte Poquito: Baila de Bebé
2022-09-08 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-11-–-24
10:00 am
Infants 0-18 months and their caregivers explore arts through traditional NM dance and other dance forms using ribbon sticks, rhythm instruments, and even flamenco.
Arte Poquito is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for infants ages 0 to 18 months and caregivers that nurtures creativity and provides bilingual introductory arts experiences balanced with social interaction. Each program focuses on different aspects of Hispanic/Latine arts, including music, dance, and storytelling. NHCC instructors model the introduction of core arts concepts to infants and caregivers in a supportive environment.
This program generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant.

Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime: Don Gato
2022-09-20 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-26–September-7
10:00 am
El Romance de Don Gato y Otros Cuentos Populares de America Latina
By Lucia M. Gonzalez (Author), Lulu Delacre (Illustrator)
The poem and traditional song “Don Gato” comes to life in this program! Children and caregivers will have the chance to explore the story through acting out the characters, singing the traditional song, making a cat mask, and meeting the Don Gato puppet.
Free community event. For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers.
This program generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant.

¡La próxima Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe Preescolares ya se acerca con el poema popular “Don Gato!”
¡Evento Gratuito! Explorar las Artes: Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe Preescolares
El martes, 20 de septiembre, 2022
10:00 am | Biblioteca de NHCC
¡El poema y la canción tradicional “Don Gato” se llena de vida en este programa! Explora la historia interpretando a los personajes, cantando la canción tradicional, creando una máscara de gato, y conociendo a la marioneta de Don Gato.
Vamos a leer de El Romance de Don Gato y Otros Cuentos Populares de America Latina, por Lucía M. González (autora) and Lulu Delacre (Ilustradora).
Para niños de 3 a 5 años de edad y sus cuidadores.

Explorar las Artes: Baila Conmigo
2022-10-04 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-11-–-24
10:00 am
Children 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers will have the chance to explore arts through traditional New Mexico dance and other dance forms using ribbon sticks, rhythm instruments, and even flamenco.
Explorar las Artes is a free, bi-monthly 45-minute program for toddlers ages 18 months to 4 years and caregivers that cultivates creativity and self-expression through the exploration of Hispanic/Latine arts and culture. Participants explore the NHCC museum and engage in artmaking, music, movement, dance, drama, and bilingual story time. NHCC instructors model age-appropriate arts techniques that celebrate self-expression, build vocabulary, and strengthen both fine-motor and gross-motor skills in a fun environment.
Free community event. Register below.
This program generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant.

Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime: Tía with the Tortilla
2022-10-18 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-26–September-7
10:00 am
The art of storytelling comes to life for children ages 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers with the eerie story of “Tía with the Tortilla.” Children and caregivers will have the chance to explore the story by acting out the characters, dancing La Varsoviana, and making a tortilla mask.
Free community event. For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Please register here or or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance.
This program generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant.

Noche de Familia
2022-10-21 | NHCC Campus, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us at the Center for an evening of Halloween fun for the whole family! Our Noche de Familia will feature trick-or-treating, artmaking, music, and a free screening of Coco at 7:00 pm. The screening is on a first come first served seating. Please arrive early to guarantee a seat.
Free family event. Register in advance below.
This program generously supported by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico’s Healthy Kids, Healthy Families and Bank of America.

Día de Familia: Día de los Muertos
2022-11-06 | September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
The spirit of Día de los Muertos comes alive at our next Día de Familia!
Decorate sugar skulls, craft a mini-ofrenda and marigolds, get your face painted, and contribute to our community ofrenda while you enjoy music and dance traditions of Día de los Muertos.
Free Community Event. Please register here or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance.

Student Outreach: UNM John D. Robb Musical Trust with Alex Manzanares’ Ballet Folklorico Santa Fe
2022-11-09 | NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30
9:00 to 10:00 am
In partnership with the UNM’s John Donald Robb Musical Trust we invite school groups and the community for a free performance and demonstration led by Alex Manzanares and members from Ballet Folklorico Santa Fe in our Bank of America Theatre. Audience members will be asked to participate and learn some of the dances the group performs. Don’t miss it!
This is a free event for school groups and community members. Please register here or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance.
This event will also be livestreamed on the NHCC’s Facebook page.

Arte Poquito: Teatro de Bebé
2022-11-10 | NHCC-BOD-January-2020-Meeting
10:00 am
Infants 0-18 months and their caregivers explore dramatic arts and even visit the NHCC Wells Fargo Theater. This multi-sensory program includes time for socializing and dramatic play.
Arte Poquito is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for infants ages 0 to 18 months and caregivers that nurtures creativity and provides bilingual introductory arts experiences balanced with social interaction. Each program focuses on different aspects of Hispanic/Latine arts, including music, dance, and storytelling. NHCC instructors model the introduction of core arts concepts to infants and caregivers in a supportive environment.
This program is generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant.
Free Community Event. Please register here or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance.

Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime-Indigenous People’s Month, featuring "Estoy Orgullosa de Mi Pasado"
2022-11-15 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-26–September-7
10:00 am
Join us as we celebrate Indigenous People’s Month with a special reading of Estoy Orgullosa de Mi Pasado, by Amy White.
Estoy Orgullosa de Mi Pasado tells the story of a Navajo girl named Tania. When she talks about her clan and their homes, about the clothes she wears, and about what her family produces, we can tell how proud she is of being a Native American girl.
Free community event. For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Please register here, or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance.
Please email carson.morris@dca.nm.gov to schedule a reading for groups of 10 or more.
This program generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant.

Hora Bilingüe de Cuentos Preescolares-Mes de los Pueblos Indígenas, presentando el libro Estoy Orgullosa de Mi Pasado
El martes, 15 de noviembre, 2022
10:00 am | Biblioteca de NHCC
Para niños de 3 a 5 años de edad y sus cuidadores
Para registración y detalles, visitan a nhccnm.org/events
El programa es patrocinado generosamente por Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Explorar Las Artes: Teatro Conmigo
2022-12-06 | NHCC-BOD-January-2020-Meeting
10:00 am
Children 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers explore dramatic arts and even visit the NHCC Wells Fargo Auditorium. This multi-sensory program includes time for socializing and dramatic play.
Explorar Las Artes is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for children 18 months to 4 years and caregivers that nurtures creativity and provides bilingual introductory arts experiences balanced with social interaction. Each program focuses on different aspects of Hispanic/Latine arts, including music, dance, and storytelling. NHCC instructors model the introduction of core arts concepts to infants and caregivers in a supportive environment.
This program is generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant.
Free Community Event. Please register here or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance.

Arte Poquito: Música de Bebé
2022-12-08 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-11-–-24
10:00 am
Infants 0-18 months and their caregivers explore music and rhyme with toddler musical instruments, Spanish rhymes, and even create an art activity with musical notes.
Arte Poquito is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for infants ages 0 to 18 months and caregivers that nurtures creativity and provides bilingual introductory arts experiences balanced with social interaction. Each program focuses on different aspects of Hispanic/Latine arts, including music, dance, and storytelling. NHCC instructors model the introduction of core arts concepts to infants and caregivers in a supportive environment.
This program is generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant.
Free Community Event. Please register here or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance.

Noche de Familia: Encanto
2022-12-09 | NHCC Campus, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Holiday fun for the entire family! Decorate ornaments and craft luminarias, while enjoying music, hot chocolate, and biscochitos. Then, enjoy a free screening of Encanto at 7:00 pm!
Walt Disney Pictures; Directors; Jared Bush, Byron Howard, and Castro Smith; 2021; 99 minutes; PG
Free Community Event. Please register here or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance. Please note the seating of Encanto will be first come first seated.
This program is generously supported by Bank of America and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico.
