K-12 Educator's Workshop: Día de los Muertos: Papel Picado, Shrines, and Sugar Skulls
2016-10-13 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
5 pm to 8 pm
Join the UNM Latin American & Iberian Institute and the National Hispanic Cultural Center for a free professional development workshop for K-12 educators focused on Día de los Muertos. Led by artist and educator Arturo Olivas, participants will learn the history behind papel picado, shrines, and sugar skulls, before delving into hands-on instruction in all three elements. Certificates of professional development, refreshments, and supplies will be provided to participants. Registration is required for this free event.
This is a free event with registration. Limited availability.
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 Baca at ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us or call her direct line at 505-383-4734.
This and all other Dia de los Muertos events at the NHCC are generously sponsored by Holman’s USA.

Film: Las Brujas de Zugarramurdi
2016-10-13 | NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30
7 pm
A gang of thieves on the run from Madrid after the robbery of a pawn shop stop to rest in the border village of Zugarramurdi, inhabited and controlled by witches, and find themselves the guests of a family who are preparing for an ancient ritual. The visually inventive film builds toward a jaw-dropping climax, with plenty of laughs, scares, and surprises along the way. Directed by Álex de la Iglesia; presented in partnership with Instituto Cervantes.
2013; Spanish with English subtitles; 112 minutes; rated R.
Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before show

Opening Reception: Fantasía Fantástica: Imaginative Spaces and Other Worldly Collage
2016-10-14 | September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes
6 pm to 8 pm
Join us for a free public reception of this new exhibition, generously sponsored by law firm Montgomery & Andrews. The reception will include music by Keith Sanchez, food by M’Tucci’s Latin Cocina, and a cash bar by Pop Fizz. There will also be the opportunity to gain insight into the artistic process of Rachel Muldez as she installs “Event Horizon” in the museum gallery from 6pm to 7 pm.
This exhibition invites you to explore fantastical forms in unexpected places! Artists Nick Abdalla, Cynthia Cook, Carlos Quinto Kemm, and Rachel Muldez create works that toy with space and expand the parameters of collage. They inspire new ways of thinking about the “stuff” that surrounds us every day as well as what we consider “art-worthy” materials.
Free Public Event

First Friday: Docent Education and Conversation
2016-10-14 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
The First Friday: Docent Education and Conversation for October will be held on October 14th not on October 7th.
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 David Torrez at 505-246-2261 or email him at DavidM.Torres@state.nm.us for more information.
Free event

Colcha Community Stitch-Along
2016-07-15 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
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

Chispa: Latin Diva Series, Las Migas
2016-10-15 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:30 pm
Formed as a flamenco quartet in Barcelona in 2004, Las Migas now performs a repertoire of “Mediterranean music,” including lively Latin rhythms and pensive ballads. The members, Alba Carmona, Marta Robles, Alicia Grillo and Roser Loscos, come from four cities spanning both the geography of Spain and its cultural diversity—Barcelona, Sevilla, Córdova and Lérida. The group has headlined at major theatres and world music festivals throughout Europe; the upcoming tour is its first in the U.S. Their new show, recently launched, begins with an intimate, personal approach and builds in emotional intensity, showcasing the exquisite, heartfelt style that has always characterized Las Migas’ music. The concert, the 25th in the Center’s signature Latin Diva Series, is presented in partnership with Avokado Artists.
$12, $17, $22 with $2 discount for students, seniors, and NHCC members
Las Migas video HERE and HERE.

La Canoa: In The Country of Empty Crosses: The Story of a Hispano Protestant Family in Catholic New Mexico
2016-10-15 | History and Literary Arts Building
2 pm to 4 pm
Arturo Madrid, Distinguished Professor of the Humanities, Trinity University
-In The Country of Empty Crosses: The Story of a Hispano Protestant Family in Catholic New Mexico
Join Dr. Arturo Madrid, Distinguished Professor of the Humanities at Trinity University for a talk on “In The Country of Empty Crosses: The Story of a Hispano Protestant Family in Catholic New Mexico”. This La Canoa: Legacy Talks presentation will explore Dr. Madrid’s remembrances of his Hispano Protestant family in Catholic New Mexico, and the themes of place, culture, and belonging.
A native of New Mexico and a graduate of the University of New Mexico (1960), Dr. Madrid holds a Ph.D. degree in Hispanic Languages and Literatures from UCLA. He is the Norine R. and T. Frank Murchison Distinguished Professor of the Humanities at Trinity University and the recipient of the Charles Frankel Prize in the Humanities in 1996, awarded by the National Endowment of the Humanities. Prior to joining the faculty of Trinity University in 1993, Madrid served as the founding president of the Tomás Rivera Center, the nation’s first institute for policy studies on Latino issues, a position he held from 1984 to 1993.
Free public event

The La Canoa Legacy Series features talks by Hispanic/Latino academic and community researchers with long-standing and distinguished records of research and teaching about New Mexico and the region. Like la canoa—referring in New Mexican Spanish to several utilitarian objects used to receive and transport people and resources and thus provide a service to the community—these talks are meant to serve the community by presenting new or overlooked information about our region to interested audiences. We want them to transport us to new understandings
of our region and its rich cultural and historical inheritance, and to move the conversation back and forth in rich dialogue between presenters and audience members.
The talk will be held in the History and Literary Arts Building-Library on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 2pm.

John Donald Robb Musical Trust: The Annual John D. Robb, Jr. Concert ¡¡Música del Corazón!!
2016-10-16 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
3 pm
This concert honors the contributions of John Donald Robb, Sr., former dean of the University of New Mexico’s College of Fine Arts and a recognized music pioneer. “¡¡Música del Corazón: A Celebration of Nuevomexicano Music!!,” features performances by musicians of all ages who are linked to the Robb legacy. Presented in partnership with John Donald Robb Musical Trust.
Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before concert

Making Art: Día de los Muertos Workshop
2016-10-18 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
9:30 am or 11:30 am
School groups attend a 90-minute session which includes a short lecture on the history of the celebration, a hands-on art station, and a guided tour of our student created ofrenda (altar) installations.
This is a free event with registration. Limited availability. Limit 35 per session
Ofrenda Exhibit opens on 10/18
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 Baca at ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us or call her direct line at 505-383-4734.
This and all other Dia de los Muertos events at the NHCC are generously sponsored by Holman’s USA.

Salud y Sabor: Día de los Muertos: Mexico
2016-10-20 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
5:30 pm — 7:30 pm
Salud y Sabor, a partnership between the Agri-cultura Network, Street Food Institute, and the NHCC, is a free evening of food, art, and entertainment aimed at providing families with an opportunity to connect around nutrition, cooking, healthy lifestyles, and culture.
Once a month, community members gather for cooking demonstrations using fresh, locally grown ingredients, as well as fun art activities for kids and adults, health screenings, and live entertainment. An emphasis is placed on exploring traditional Hispanic dishes, providing basic information/free screenings from local Western and alternative health practitioners, and creating a vibrant atmosphere with art activities and live music. In most months, free samples of local produce are available.
For more information on Salud y Sabor, contact Elena Baca at 505/246-2261, x167 or ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us.
Free public event
This and all other Dia de los Muertos events at the NHCC are generously sponsored by Holman’s USA.

Film: La Festividad de los Muertos/Lanii Xtee Tugul
2016-10-20 | NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30
7 pm
Since pre-Hispanic times, death has played a fundamental role in Zapotec life. The traditional celebration of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, in the Zapotec community of Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico focuses on the importance of family and extended family relations. The celebration includes family-based observances and altars, and continues with a community-wide ritual remembrance in the cemetery.
Presented in partnership with Metamorfosis Documentation Project, a non-profit organization documenting and supporting cross-cultural rituals and dances in the Americas through collaborative projects with mestizo and indigenous communities, in order to preserve these traditions within the communities and share them with a wider audience.
2013; Spanish with English subtitles; 58 minutes; not rated.
Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before show

Opera Southwest Presents Rossini’s Tancredi (Rental)
2016-10-23 - 2016-10-30 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
October 23, 26, 28 & 30, 2016
2 pm—Sundays
7:30 pm—Wednesday & Friday
Rossini’s Tancredi is a fully-staged opera with orchestra, sung in Italian with English translation supertitles and presented in two acts with one intermission. This will be the New Mexico premiere of Rossini’s little-known masterwork.
Set against the exotic backdrop of war, intrigue, and conquest in medieval Sicily, Tancredi follows the romance between the exiled soldier Tancredi and the beautiful Amenaide. When Amenaide is sentenced to death for a crime she did not commit, a disguised Tancredi fights to defend both love and honor.
Filled with some of the most incredible vocal fireworks ever written by Rossini, this is a tour-de-force of bel canto vocal acrobatics that you won’t want to miss. Maestro Anthony Barrese conducts.
$15, $25, $35, $55, $65, $75, $80, $85; discounts for groups and patrons 30 and younger

Making Art: Día de los Muertos Workshop
2016-10-25 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
10 am to 11:30 am
School groups attend a 90-minute session which includes a short lecture on the history of the celebration, a hands-on art station, and a guided tour of our student created ofrenda (altar) installations.
This is a free event with registration. Limited availability. Limit 35 per session
Ofrenda Exhibit opens on 10/18
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 Baca at ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us or call her direct line at 505-383-4734
This and all other Dia de los Muertos events at the NHCC are generously sponsored by Holman’s USA.

Spanish Cooking Class: Fall Recipes
2016-10-27 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
6 pm to 8 pm
The purpose of Instituto Cervantes’ Spanish Cooking Classes is to learn to cook typical dishes from Spain. Join us in preparing these tasty and delicious recipes 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.
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 cuisine cooking class. Come and join us next October 27th, 6:00pm at the Grand Hall (NHCC) and learn with us how to cook tasty and delicious recipes to surprise your friends, family and partners.
The menu is as follows:
APPETIZER: Sopa Castellana (Castilian Soup)
MAIN ENTRÉE: Caldereta de cordero (Lamb stew)
DESSERT: Macedonia (Fruit Salad)
DRINK: One glass of wine provided per person; extra wine may be purchased from Pop Fizz
All attendees are asked to bring a cutting board and a kitchen knife. Please contact Instituto Cervantes by October 26th at 505-724-4777 or at prensa.albuquerque@cervantes.es
One person $35, two people $60

Film: Todos Santos, La Fiesta de las Almas
2016-10-27 | NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30
7 pm
The celebration of Todos Santos in Candelaria, a small farming and weaving community in the southern Andes of Bolivia, is the Yampara culture’s version of Day of the Dead, when the souls of the deceased return to visit their families and partake of the feast celebrated in their honor. Todos Santos serves specific functions to promote well-being within families and communities, reassuring members of their ties to the land and their culture.
Presented in partnership with Metamorfosis Documentation Project, a non-profit organization documenting and supporting cross-cultural rituals and dances in the Americas through collaborative projects with mestizo and indigenous communities, in order to preserve these traditions within the communities and share them with a wider audience.
2012; Spanish with English subtitles; 35 minutes; not rated.
Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before show

Fantasía Fantástica: Studio Tour with Nick Abdalla
2016-10-29 | September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes
11 am & 1 pm
Join the NHCC Visual Arts and Education team for a glimpse into Nick Abdalla’s art studio. Walking into his art space is almost like entering a larger-than-life version of one of his sculptures as twisting shapes and materials sprawl across the floor and wall space. Abdalla is a former professor of art studio at the University of New Mexico and his work is featured in the NHCC Art Museum exhibition, “Fantasía Fantástica: Imaginative Spaces and Other-Worldy Collage”. Abdalla will lead the studio tour, talk about his work and process, and let visitors explore the space where his fantastical creations take form.
Note: Because space is limited (standing room only), each tour will only be able to accommodate 20 people. Tour number 2 is FULL and Tour #1 has only a few spots left.
Please visit the link to fill out your reservation form HERE.
Free with reservation

Día de los Muertos: Hands on Workshop
2016-11-03 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
4 pm to 5:30 pm
The National Hispanic Cultural Center will hold its annual Despedida to celebrate Día de los Muertos with music, poetry and hands-on art making at this time-honored community gathering. This is a great event for all ages.
Workshop – Mini Ofrendas & Sugar Skulls at 4 pm to 5:30 pm
Tour the ofrendas around the NHCC campus; enjoy music, traditional chocolate mexicano, pan de muertos, and sharing of special and heartfelt memories.
For more information please call or email Elena Baca at 505-246-2261 or ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us
Free community event
This and all other Dia de los Muertos events at the NHCC are generously sponsored by Holman’s USA.

Día de los Muertos: Despedida
2016-11-03 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
5 pm to 7 pm
Día de Muertos is an annual traditional holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and many Hispanic communities. Join the NHCC and experienced, knowledgeable local artists to learn about the meaning of this celebration, the traditional arts and crafts associated with the celebration and development of ofrendas that honor families and individuals.
The National Hispanic Cultural Center will hold its annual Despedida to celebrate Día de los Muertos with music, poetry and hands-on art making at this time-honored community gathering. This is a great event for all ages. Tour the ofrendas around the NHCC campus; enjoy music, traditional chocolate mexicano, pan de muertos, and sharing of special and heartfelt memories.
For more information please call or email Elena Baca at 505-246-2261 or ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us
Free community event
This and all other Dia de los Muertos events at the NHCC are generously sponsored by Holman’s USA.

Film: Willie Velasquez, Su Voto Es Su Voz
2016-11-03 | NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30
7 pm
With the rallying cry of “su voto es su voz” (“your vote is your voice”), Mexican American activist Willie Velasquez launched a grassroots movement that changed the nation’s political landscape forever. Through the nonpartisan Southwest Voter Registration and Education Project (SVREP), Velasquez launched over a thousand voter registration drives in 200 cities, creating a movement that has continued to grow in power each year. Directed by Hector Galán; presented in partnership with New Mexico PBS.
Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before show

Siembra, Latino Theatre Season: The Season of La Llorona
2016-11-03 - 2016-11-13 | NHCC-BOD-January-2020-Meeting
By Rudolfo Anaya
November 3-6, & November 10-13, 2016
7:30 pm—Thursday-Saturday
2 pm—Sunday
Rudolfo Anaya, acknowledged as the foremost author of New Mexican Hispanic culture and folkways and acclaimed as the founder of modern Chicano literature, has written over 40 books and plays; this is his first play. His exploration of the Mesoamerican legend of La Llorona, the “Wailing Woman,” gives both historic and human depth to the well-known myth. Presented in partnership with Teatro Nuevo México.
$18 w/ $3 discount for students, seniors, & NHCC members; $10 Thursday shows only

Aliento: CONTRA-TIEMPO, Agua Furiosa
2016-11-04 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:30 pm
CONTRA-TIEMPO, a multilingual Los Angeles-based dance company founded in 2005, is dedicated to transforming the world through dance. The company creates physically intense and politically astute performance work that moves audiences to imagine what is possible. Its unique Urban Latin Dance Theater brings to life voices not traditionally heard on the concert stage, while building community and facilitating dialogue.
CONTRA-TIEMPO’s work is rooted in salsa and Afro-Cuban and draws from hip-hop, urban and contemporary dance-theatre, pushing the boundaries of Latin dance as an expressive cultural form. The company’s artists are a rich tapestry of professional dancers and performers from varied styles.
Their new work Agua Furiosa was developed through a series of site-specific performances connected to distinct bodies of water, and explores issues of race, exile, injustice, water, drought, and upheaval.
$12, $17, $22 w/ $2 discount for students, seniors & NHCC members
Here is a wonderful video of CONTRA-TEMPO HERE.

Aliento: CONTRA-TIEMPO, Agua Furiosa, School Day Event
2016-11-04 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
10 am
CONTRA-TIEMPO, a multilingual Los Angeles-based dance company founded in 2005, is dedicated to transforming the world through dance. The company creates physically intense and politically astute performance work that moves audiences to imagine what is possible. Its unique Urban Latin Dance Theater brings to life voices not traditionally heard on the concert stage, while building community and facilitating dialogue.
CONTRA-TIEMPO’s work is rooted in salsa and Afro-Cuban and draws from hip-hop, urban and contemporary dance-theatre, pushing the boundaries of Latin dance as an expressive cultural form. The company’s artists are a rich tapestry of professional dancers and performers from varied styles.
Their new work Agua Furiosa was developed through a series of site-specific performances connected to distinct bodies of water, and explores issues of race, exile, injustice, water, drought, and upheaval.
This is a free event with registration. Limited availability.
Here is a wonderful video of CONTRA-TEMPO HERE.
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 Baca at ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us or call her direct line at 505-383-4734

Fridays @ M’tucci’s Cocina Grill
2016-11-04 | NM
11 am to 8 pm
M’tucci’s Cocina Grill will serve lunch and dinner on Fridays from 11 am until 8 pm, beginning November 4th. Our buffet will offer a changing and eclectic variety of Latino dishes as well as international favorites. Our full service bar will be open throughout, serving M’tucci’s outstanding cocktails. Cocktails will include fresh Margaritas, fresh Palomas, and a variety of beer and wine.

Chispa: New Latin Music Series: La Yegros
2016-11-05 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8 pm
While La Yegros now lives in Buenos Aires, her family comes from the rural rain forests of northern Argentina, bordering Brazil. She received classical conservatory training in music, and made her professional debut performing before thousands with experimental theatre troupe De La Guarda. Her diverse repertoire includes tropical rhythms, Argentine folk, reggae, dancehall, soul, and Arabic music. The 26th concert in the Center’s signature Latin Diva Series is presented in partnership with Avokado Artists as part of Festival Chispa.
$12, $17, $22 with $2 discount for students, seniors, and NHCC members
La Yegros VEVO HERE.

¡Vamos al Museo!: Día de los Muertos: Sugar Skulls & Mini Ofrendas
2016-11-05 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
The National Hispanic Cultural Center is pleased to offer children’s programming on the first Saturday morning of every month. This is a fun and engaging docent and artist-led family program. Families (limited to 25 participants) get a 30-minute museum tour focused on an art form, source inspiration, artist or type of material. Following the tour, the whole family can create their own artwork in the Pete V. Domenici Education Building Messy Classroom.
A great morning of art-making for children of all ages and families of all sizes!
Please pre-register using the link HERE (so we know how many materials to prepare)
For more information please call or email Elena Baca at 505-246-2261 or ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us
Free, $5 donations are encouraged to support the artists & purchase supplies
This and all other Dia de los Muertos events at the NHCC are generously sponsored by Holman’s USA.

¡Órale! Lowrider: Custom Made in New Mexico
2016-11-05 | History and Literary Arts Building
2 pm to 4 pm
Join author Don Usner, and collaborators Kate Ware and Daniel Kosharek, for a presentation and book signing of ¡Órale! Lowrider: Custom Made in New Mexico, a beautiful photography book that pays homage to an enduring but evolving, cultural tradition with a fascinating compilation of four decades of lowriding, including photographs by New Mexico’s most renowned documentarians with cultural studies of lowriders in their communities. In addition, Levi Romero will read his poem “Wheels” which is featured in the book.
Lowriding is a beloved cultural tradition in New Mexico, especially the northern communities and villages including Española, also known as the lowrider capital of the world. The classic car fixed up for shows and cruising has become a symbol of Hispano and community pride for the car aficionados, artists, and mechanics whose lives are immersed in the culture. Don Usner and collaborators have produced an insightful overview of lowriding in New Mexico, how it evolved, the culture, and the car makers themselves who are also known as lowriders.
This free event will take place at 2pm on November 5th, 2016 in the Library within the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s History and Literary Arts Building.
Free public event

Señora New Mexico (Rental)
2016-11-05 | NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30
6 pm to 9 pm
The mission of Señora New Mexico is to empower women to achieve personal growth in all areas, demonstrating their beauty, culture, and talents. The pageant is exclusively for married women and single women with children. It is a celebration of beauty, style, and cultural appreciation, emphasizing the opportunity for personal development while serving the community.
$22 adults, $12 children 12 and younger

New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra Presents VIVA ITALIA! (Rental)
2016-11-06 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
2 pm
The New Mexico Philharmonic presents VIVA ITALIA! Celebrate the romance of Italy with magical music by her greatest composers! Immerse yourself in Rossini’s beloved Overture to The Barber of Seville, Puccini’s soaring Crisantemi, gorgeous Vivaldi mandolin and guitar concertos, and so much more. Featuring dynamic young virtuoso guitarist Colin Davin. Christopher Confessore (yes, Italian!) returns behind the baton.
$24, $35, $46, $68
Christopher Confessore, conductor
Colin Davin, guitar
Rossini: Overture to The Barber of Seville
Vivaldi: Guitar Concerto in D Major
Vivaldi: Mandolin Concerto in C Major (arr. for guitar)
Boccherini: Minuet
Puccini: Crisantemi
Mascagni: Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana
Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 1

Unveiling of Rudolfo Anaya Bust
2016-11-10 | History and Literary Arts Building
6 pm
Join the National Hispanic Cultural Center for an unveiling and dedication of Reynaldo “Sonny” Rivera’s sculptural bust of Rudolfo Anaya in the Center’s History and Literary Arts Library from 6 to 7 pm, in advance of the Center’s presentation of Mr. Anaya’s work The Season of La Llorona in the Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts at 7:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.
Generously donated by Mr. Anaya, the sculpture was accepted as a general acquisition of the NHCC by its Board of Directors in August 2016, and will be on display in the History and Literary Arts Library. The sculpture is the original prototype from which bronzed busts of Mr. Anaya have been reproduced; the latter currently reside at the Albuquerque Museum and the Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The installation of Mr. Anaya’s portrait in the Library and this dedication were made possible thanks to the generous support of New Mexico Mutual.
Free community event

A beloved native New Mexican, Mr. Anaya is an educator and renowned writer. Considered the father of contemporary Chicano literature, he received the National Humanities Medal from President Barack Obama in 2015 and the National Medal of Arts from President George W. Bush in 2001. Mr Anaya was raised in Santa Rosa and Albuquerque. His most famous works include Bless Me, Ultima (1972), Heart of Aztlán (1976), and Tortuga (1979). More recent works of fiction include Randy Lopez Goes Home: A Novel (2011) and The Old Man’s Love Story (2013).
The NHCC has proudly worked with Mr. Anaya since its opening in October 2000, and has presented many of his works, including the current presentation of The Season of La Llorona as part of the Center’s Siembra: Latino Theatre Season, and the planned 2018 presentation of an opera adaptation of Bless Me, Ultima.

Film: Evita
2016-11-10 | NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30
7 pm
A musical drama film based on Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s stage musical of the same name, Evita follows the life of Eva Perón, from her humble beginnings through her rise to fame, political career, and death at the age of 33. A B-picture actress, Eva Duarte eventually became the wife of Argentine president Juan Perón. Instrumental in her husband’s political success, she attained supreme celebrity in the 1940s as the most beloved, and hated, woman in Argentina. Directed by Alan Parker; presented in partnership with Instituto Cervantes.
1996; English; 135 minutes; rated PG.
Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before show
