• ¡Vamos al Museo!

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

    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 (more...)

  • 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.

  • Panquetzaliztli: An Aztec Celebration of the Season

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    7:30 pm—Saturday 2 pm—Sunday Kalpulli Ehecatl/Ehecatl Aztec Dancers and Friends present Panquetzaliztli, a theatrical performance in three acts. The presentation, an Aztec celebration of the season, draws upon Mesoamerican creation myths and the history behind traditional holiday customs and includes a lyrically performed version of the Panquetzaliztli (Alzamiento de los Estandartes, or Raising of the Banners) celebration, a retelling of the history of Yankwik Tletl (Fuego Nuevo, or the New Fire Ritual, performed during Panquetzaliztli every 52 years), and, as a closing act, the Serpent of Fire Dance. Panquetzaliztli, from (more...)

  • 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...)

  • Film: Selected Films from The Wisdom Archive

    NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30

    7 pm The Wisdom Archive presents the world premieres of Monica Sosaya, Maestra de Tradición and Una Tarde Íntima de Música con Antonia Apodaca y Cipriano Vigil. The screening will also include Monica Sosaya: The Colcha Lesson and an excerpt from a work-in-progress, Cipriano Vigil: Cantautor de la Gente. A new Santa Fe based 501(c)(3) non-profit, The Wisdom Archive is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of traditional art, culture, and knowledge through a YouTube-based video archive. Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before show At 85, Monica Sosaya is the "Grand Dame" of the annual Santa Fe (more...)

  • Fridays @ M’tucci’s Cocina Grill

    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.

  • Performers Ballet & Jazz Company Presents Christmas Joy (Rental)

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    7 pm - Friday & Saturday 2 pm – Saturday & Sunday Come…. Experience the Miracle! Awaken your heart to the true Spirit of Christmas in dance, as The Performers Ballet & Jazz Company presents the 32nd season of its Bravos-Award-winning holiday production, Christmas Joy. Over sixty-five classically trained dancers will once again inspire audiences with a repertoire of moving and inspirational classical ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance performances choreographed to traditional and contemporary Christmas music. A moving and uplifting production, Christmas Joy has become an Albuquerque (more...)