12:45 pm Enjoy a flamenco dance master class with Alice Blumenfeld before the performance of (Des)Encaracolarse. The class will include a short lecture about the history of flamenco, the basics of flamenco dance technique, and a short “patada” (flamenco choreography). All ages welcome, no previous experience necessary. Limited to 50 people. $25
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm On the first Thursday of the month, NHCC invites adults for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting, which includes snacks, refreshments, and beer & wine for sale from Pop Fizz. This is a great opportunity for friends to hang out, a unique date night option, or a place to come solo and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. Please pre-register using this link HERE (so we know how many materials to prepare) For more information please call or email Elena Baca at (more...)
7 pm This British-American film is based on Seth Grahame-Smith’s 2009 novel of the same name, parodying Jane Austin’s 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice. In 19th century England, the five Bennet sisters, all trained in weaponry and martial arts, must cope with the pressures to marry while protecting themselves from a growing population of zombies. Elizabeth Bennet and wealthy zombie killer Mr. Darcy fall in love, despite their class differences, while battling the undead uprising. Directed by Burt Steers; presented in partnership with Instituto Cervantes. 2016; English; (more...)
2 pm to 5 pm Join the National Hispanic Cultural Center in celebrating the life of Dr. Orcilia Zuniga Forbes on October 8, 2016, in the Albuquerque Journal Theatre and Cayetana Romero Lobby, both within the NHCC's Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts. Dr. Zuniga Forbes was born on June 17, 1938, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, and passed on August 28, 2015. The eldest of eight children and mother of two, Dr. Zuniga Forbes was a remarkable woman who cared deeply about her family and community. (more...)
7:30 pm—Saturday 2 pm—Sunday Bank of America Theatre—Saturday; Visual Arts Sculpture Garden—Sunday Argentina’s Luis Luján and Andrea Mottura perform timeless classics in Spanish, English, and Italian, as well as the duo’s original compositions, with guitar accompaniment by Luis. They have toured Latin America and Europe for the past four years, incorporating the stories of their travels to accompany their music. $17, with $2 discount for students/seniors/NHCC members
6 pm to 9 pm The Miss New Mexico Latina and Miss Teen New Mexico Latina pageants are the preliminaries to the national Miss U.S. Latina and Miss Teen U.S. Latina pageants, followed by Miss America Latina del Mundo—the most prestigious and longest-running pageant system in the world for Latinas. $17, $22, $32, discounts available for kids 12 and younger.
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 **Workshop only, 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 (more...)
10 am to 5 pm Each year the Education Department at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, works with schools and community organizations, to host an Ofrenda (altar) Exhibit, in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Your altar Installation dates are October 12-14, 2016 The exhibit runs October 18-November 11, 2016 Please provide your own tables, boxes or structure for you Altar. We cannot accommodate all requests for tables, since they are also used for many other programs and rentals. Thank you! Please use this link HERE to (more...)
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 (more...)
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. (more...)
