6-8 pm Join us to celebrate the conclusion of our spring memoir writing workshop with a reading by Ymelda Baca, Patricia Clark, Evelyn Fernandez, María Leyba, Regina Manocchio, Steve Morrow, Elaine Reyes and Leanna Torres who will read excerpts from their memoirs in-progress. For ten weeks, these writers have been writing their lives. Come and listen to the results and celebrate our NHCC writers. To RSVP: valerie.martinez@state.nm.us.
10:30 am to 12 pm The National Hispanic Cultural Center is pleased to offer free children’s programming during the summer. During June, July, and the first two Saturdays in August, families will be able to come to the Center on Saturday mornings for a new activity every week. Please pre-register (so we know how many materials to prepare): https://goo.gl/forms/1mk0uGSN0fqV8pSr1. Free, $5 donations are encouraged to support the artists & purchase supplies Sponsored by Molina Healthcare
12 pm to 5 pm A Vision of History through Fresco… Mundos de Mestizaje by Frederico Vigil is a mural housed in the Torreón on the campus of the National Hispanic Cultural Center. This monumental fresco depicts thousands of years of Hispanic history highlighting diverse cultural connections between people and places from the Iberian Peninsula to the Americas. The 4,000 square foot painting is one of the largest frescos in North America. The digitized imagery of the painting ensures that this culturally significant work can be a (more...)
7:30 pm Nosotros is one of the most recognizable Latin bands in the Southwest United States. They have twice been featured on NPR's Alt Latino, twice been named winners in the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Competition, been awarded 11 NM Music Awards and have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music. This 9-piece Latin music powerhouse seamlessly combines Latin rhythms with elements of Rock, Salsa, Jazz and Cumbia, creating an original sound that is unmistakably Nosotros. But M.E. Schenck of Hyperactive Music Magazine (more...)
2:00 pm Join us for a tour of the exhibition, Because It’s Time, led by Aziza Murray. About her artwork, Study No.1 and Study No. 2 from the series: Whose Type? Aziza writes, “I am often mistaken for someone else, someone who “looks like” me, or asked if my sister/brother/cousin is so-and-so. My new series, Whose Type?, ponders these ideas and asks the viewer to think about and question their own biases (we all have them) and to reconsider outdated beliefs.” Aziza will talk about her work (more...)
5:30 pm Renowned ballerina Alisha Brach, a New Mexico native currently with the Royal Danish Ballet will be joined by professional dancer Da’von Doane of the Dance Theater of Harlem, New York, for an evening of choreographed works featuring solo, pas de deux and ensemble pieces. Ms. Brach and Mr. Doane will be joined by members of local ballet companies for the program finale. Pre-performance reception and “Meet the Artists” post performance reception. Silent Auction including works of fine art, jewelry, clothing and much more. Proceeds from (more...)
11 am This talk is part of the educational programming related to People Powered: New Mexicans and Social Movements. The fourth in our People-Powered (New Mexicans in Social Movements) Series features Henry Jake Foreman. Henry Foreman uses traditional, Indigenous models of knowledge production along with contemporary practices. He is the founder of the Karuna Colectiva that mentors youth in Albuquerque. Indigenous methodologies and epistemologies guide his philosophical and research approaches to working with youth and communities to promote the health of our biosphere. He recently graduated with his Masters (more...)
6 pm to 7 pm Beginning and Intermediate - This class is geared for teenagers and adults. Come learn footwork, partner skills and choreography. No experience necessary. 7 pm to 8 pm Intermediate and Advanced - In order to participate in this class, dancers must know how to keep time, closed position calls, dame, enchufla, and outside turn. Dance classes taught by Sarita Streng, Nick Babic, Adam "El Caballo" Metcalf, Larry Heard, and Rueda 505 Friends. In the meantime, a fun video from Rueda Con Ritmo Dance (more...)
SHORT MYSTERY FICTION WORKSHOP (for beginning mystery writers). Do you love reading a good mystery? Have you always wanted to write one? This eight-week fiction workshop is designed for writers who want to jump into the field of mystery fiction. Inspired by The Hit List, an anthology of short mystery fiction by Latino/writers, you will start a new mystery story from scratch and receive valuable feedback for revision from your fellow writers. The workshop culminates with a public reading of your new story at the NHCC. Those (more...)
7:30 pm AMP Concerts presents Ry Cooder featuring The Hamiltones. Ry Cooder is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and film score composer best known for his unparalleled skill on the slide guitar. Cooder is the recipient of six Grammy Awards, including Best World Music Album, Best Pop Instrumental Album, and the 1997 Grammy for Best Tropical Latin Performance for his work producing the classic album Buena Vista Social Club. Joachim Cooder, Ry’s son, opens the show. $46, $61, $71 The title, content, photos/images and description for (more...)
