Escribir | Escuchar: Hispanic & Latine Writer Series Presents ire’ne lara silva
2022-05-13 | NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30
6:00 pm Reception | Lobby, Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts
7:00 pm Reading
8:00 pm Booksigning
The National Hispanic Cultural Center presents award-winning author ire’ne lara silva. She is the author of four poetry collections, furia, Blood Sugar Canto, CUICACALLI/House of Song, and FirstPoems, two chapbooks, Enduring Azucares and Hibiscus Tacos, and a short story collection, flesh to bone, which won the Premio Aztlán. She and poet Dan Vera are also the co-editors of Imaniman: Poets Writing in the Anzaldúan Borderlands, a collection of poetry and essays. ire’ne is the recipient of a 2021 Tasajillo Writers Grant, a 2017 NALAC Fund for the Arts Grant, the final Alfredo Cisneros del Moral Award, and was the Fiction Finalist for AROHO’s 2013 Gift of Freedom Award. Most recently, ire’ne was awarded the 2021 Texas Institute of Letters Shrake Award for Best Short Nonfiction. ire’ne is currently a Writer at Large for Texas Highways Magazine and is working on a second collection of short stories titled, the light of your body. Website: irenelarasilva.wordpress.com
This is a free ticketed event, registration required.

Escribir | Escuchar: Hispanic & Latine Writer Series Gritos Creative Writing Workshop with ire’ne lara silva
2022-05-14 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Gritos: On Finding the Sources of Our Voices…
While gritos are most often associated with mariachi groups, el Grito de Dolores, or Mexican culture, we will be looking at gritos from another viewpoint—as a way of finding our own deepest personal voice, to ground the creative mind in our bodies, to root the voice in our hearts, and to both release and control emotion in the body and voice. There will be various visualization exercises, a lot of playing with physical stances, a great deal of sound-making experimentation, and a few short writing/art prompts to examine how we perceive our voices. No experience or familiarity with gritos is needed.
This is a free ticketed event, registration required. Space is limited. Lunch provided.

Artist Chisme: Creative Conversations
2022-05-14 | September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes
1:00 pm
Join us for some Chisme and creative conversation in our Art Museum Sculpture Garden with artists from our current exhibition Tempo y Tiempo: 4 Photographers in New Mexico. This program provides participants the chance to engage in deep conversation, connect on a personal level with each other, NHCC Staff and guest artist(s).
Program included with the price of Museum Admission (limited to 25 people)
Please Book Your Spot Here!

Bob & Rhea Better Call Saul Improv Comedy Show
2022-05-19 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8:00 pm
Join Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn, and special guests for a night of comedy in Albuquerque!
A night of entertainment like no other is headed your way, as your favorite TV lawyers, Bob Odenkirk andRhea Seehorn, join forces with special friends from Better Call Saul and improvisers from The Box Performance Space. This performance will raise funds for Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company and New Day Youth & Family Services.
$20, $30, $50

COVID PROTOCOLS:
This event will require either a proof of vaccination completed at least 14 days prior to the event or a negative COVID test administered by a health care professional within 72 hours of the event. Originals or photos of documents with a matching ID will be accepted. Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company respectfully requests visitors to wear masks during the performance.

This event is a rental event, not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images, anddescription 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.

Mundos de Mestizaje: Torreón Tour
2022-05-19, 2022-05-20, 2022-05-26, 2022-05-27, 2022-06-02, 2022-06-03, 2022-06-10, 2022-06-16 and 3 more dates | NHCC Torreón, 1701 4th street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
11:00 am (MST)
The National Hispanic Cultural Center is offering a guided tour of the Mundos de Mestizaje fresco created by artist Frederico Vigil. Tours of the fresco are offered Thursdays and Fridays at 11am. Located in the Torreón on the NHCC Campus, Mundos de Mestizaje depicts thousands of years of Hispanic culture, history, and identity.
Admission for the tour is $2 and tickets are available for advance purchase below. Tickets can also be purchased in the New Mexico Mutual Welcome Center, depending on availability. Capacity for each tour is limited.
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 sharing and learning experience for students and families anywhere. We invite you to explore the imagery, history and complexities of the Mundos de Mestizaje mural.
Discover on your own by clicking the link HERE.
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Wynonna Judd
2022-05-20 | NM
In light of recent events, it is with great sadness that we announce the cancellation of the Wynonna Judd show scheduled for Friday, May 20th.
From Wynonna: “Thank you for allowing me the time to process and to heal, and we hope to return to Albuquerque in the future. I appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.”
If you purchased tickets you will be issued a full refund at point of sale. Please call the NHCC Box Office at 505-724-4771 if you have questions regarding your tickets.

AMP Concerts presents Wynonna Judd. Once dubbed by Rolling Stone as “The greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline,” Wynonna Judd first gained fame as part of one of the most successful musical duos of all time, The Judds, selling over 20 million records worldwide and attaining the status of music royalty with fans and critics alike. Wynonna will embark on her first-ever Herstory & Hits tour to commemorate the 30-year anniversary of her debut solo tour, taking fans on a celebratory journey through the musical tapestry that shaped her career. With hits such as “No One Else on Earth,” “I Saw the Light,” “Is It Over Yet?” and more, this once-in-a-lifetime anniversary tour is not to be missed!
$37, $52, $67
AMP Members pre sale begins Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 10 am with promocode. General Public sales begin Friday, March 25, 2022 at 10 am
Approximate time of event: 2 hours including intermission.

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.

High Spirit Dance: Recital Dancing For Jesus
2022-05-21 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
4:00 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

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.

Film: Museo
2022-05-26 | NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30
5:00 pm–7:00 pm DJ, cash bar, and food truck
7:00 pm Film Screening
Well into their 30s, Juan and Benjamin can’t seem to finish veterinary school or leave their parents’ homes in Satélite, Mexico City’s version of an American suburb. On a fateful Christmas eve, however, they decide it’s finally time to distinguish themselves by pulling off the most infamous heist of cultural artifacts in all of Mexican history—looting the country’s iconic National Anthropology Museum. Museo Directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios features Gael García Bernal, Simon Russell Beale, Lynn Gilmartin, Ilse Salas.
2018; Spanish with English subtitles; Alonso Ruizpalacios Director;
Film Screening Free

Carla Morrison
2022-05-28 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:30 pm
Raw, emotional retellings of personal heartbreaks are the bedrock of acclaimed singer-songwriter Carla Morrison’s material, and this honest approach have earned her multiple Grammy nominations and Latin Grammy wins over the course of five albums. Snowballing from her 2010 debut Mientras Tu Dormías to 2012’s Déjenme Llorar and the 2016 release of Amor Supremo, her success grew rapidly. Her words speak to the larger pursuits in life—family, career, child-rearing, friendship, lifelong relationships—and there are lessons in her delicate voice if you listen for the deeper meanings
$27, $37, $47

Approximate time of event: 2 hours including intermission.
COVID PROTOCOLS:
This concert will require either a proof of vaccination completed at least 14 days prior to the event or a negative COVID test administered by a health care professional within 72 hours of the event. Originals or photos of documents with a matching ID will be accepted. AMP Concerts respectfully requests that you wear a mask in the theatre.

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
2022-06-05 | September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes
10 am to 4 pm
The first Sunday of every month the Visual Arts Museum is free to all New Mexico residents. During this time, visitors are encouraged to explore the NHCC’s Visual Arts Museum art exhibitions such as Aquí Estamos: New Selections from the Permanent Collection, Tempo y Tiempo: 4 Photographers in New Mexico, and Fronteras del Futuro: Art in New Mexico and Beyond.

Mundos de Mestizaje: Torreón Tour
2022-06-09 | NHCC Torreón, 1701 4th street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
This tour has SOLD OUT!
11:00 am (MST)
The National Hispanic Cultural Center is offering a guided tour of the Mundos de Mestizaje fresco created by artist Frederico Vigil. Tours of the fresco are offered Thursdays and Fridays at 11am. Located in the Torreón on the NHCC Campus, Mundos de Mestizaje depicts thousands of years of Hispanic culture, history, and identity.
Admission for the tour is $2 and tickets are available for advance purchase below. Tickets can also be purchased in the New Mexico Mutual Welcome Center, depending on availability. Capacity for each tour is limited.
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 sharing and learning experience for students and families anywhere. We invite you to explore the imagery, history and complexities of the Mundos de Mestizaje mural.
Discover on your own by clicking the link HERE.
(It may take a moment to load. Microsoft Internet Explorer is NOT recommended. Best experienced with Safari, Firefox or Chrome.

Dr. Carmen Tafolla: Book Reading and Signing
2022-06-10 | NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30
6:00 pm Reception
7:00 pm Book Reading and Signing

Don’t miss the third event in NHCC’s ESCRIBIR | ESCUCHAR: NHCC’s Hispanic and Latine Writer Series, featuring author Dr. Carmen Tafolla.
Dr. Tafolla has written more than 30 books, and was named the state Poet Laureate of Texas in 2015. She currently serves as the President of the Texas Institute of Letters and has received numerous distinctions, including the prestigious Americas Award, presented to her at the Library of Congress in 2010; first Poet Laureate of the City of San Antonio 2012-2014; five International Latino Book Awards; two Tomas Rivera Book Awards; two ALA Notable Books; the Art of Peace Award; the Texas 2 by 2 Award; and Top Ten Books for Babies.
Reception begins at 6 p.m. in the Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts | Free ticketed event
This event generously supported by AARP.

Fronteras del Futuro: Art Workshop with Augustine Romero
2022-06-11 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
10:00 am
During this workshop, participants will engage in a family friendly museum tour of Augustine Romero’s sculptures in Fronteras del Futuro: Art in New Mexico and Beyond. Our project is inspired by his “gutter drones” which are sculptural mixed media creations. During this all-ages workshop, we will be working with wooden shapes, wheels, paint, and a variety of tools to create our own sculptural art piece to take home.
Meet at the Museum. Art making will be held in the Domenici Education Building – Art Room
Free Ticketed event (Donations encouraged at the door)
For more information contact ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us

Día de Familia: Pinturas, Palabras, y Paletas
2022-06-11 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
11:00 am–3:00 pm
Día de Familia: Pinturas, Palabras y Paletas!
Bilingual children’s book reading by Dr. Tafolla, a storywalk, and fun activities.
Join us for a lively family day featuring celebrated children’s author Dr. Carmen Tafolla, who will read from her children’s books. Participate in a bilingual storywalk, paint watercolor paletas, and make a book for writing your own story. Pete V. Dominici Education Building
Free, registration recommended
This program generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant.

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 35 presents Estévez / Paños y Compañía: La Confluencia
2022-06-11 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8:00 pm
Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 35 presents Estévez / Paños y Compañía, winners of the Spanish National Dance Prize for Choreography in 2019, in La Confluencia. Their new exploration into flamenco’s multifaceted evolution features fiveprodigiously talented, inimitable male dancers of danza estilizada and flamenco. Original and riveting, La Confluenciapowerfully imagines the forces that coalesce to make flamenco the evocative art that it is. (U.S. Premiere)
$50, $65, $80, $95

Colcha Community Stitch A-long
2022-06-14 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
9:30 am (MST) on the second Tuesday of the Month
Live via Zoom on February 8 and hybrid: on Zoom and onsite beginning March 8, 2022
Our Colcha community Workshop is open to all levels of experience in an informal setting. This workshop is instructed by Annette Gutierrez-Turk. Annette has taught this art form to groups internationally and at the NHCC for many years. She is also an award winning artist, most recently recognized in 2019 at Santa Fe Spanish Market. Annette will demonstrate as well as answer questions. We hope you will join us every month on the second Tuesday, for this virtual stitch-a-long. Everyone will have a chance to share what they are working on.

Please register here every month and we will email the zoom link to you
Questions: Please email Elena at ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us or call 505-220-7928
Thank you to the Sandia Mountains-EGA for their continued support of this program.
This is a free community event
Colcha Community Stitch-A-Long dates:
February 8th, March 8th, April 12th, May 10th, June 14th, 2022
For more on Colcha, please watch this video.
Colcha Circle Video
Here is the pattern used in the beginner colcha kit. Click thumbnail to enlarge.

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 35 presents Eva Yerbabuena: D’Madrugá
2022-06-16 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8:00 pm
Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 35 presents Eva Yerbabuena y Compañía in D’Madrugá. Flamenco’s grande dame returns to the Festival with a work of pure inspiration transmitted with unmatched beauty, depth, and energy. Miraculous and groundbreaking, Eva Yerbabuena illuminates what it is to be one of the world’s great dancers. (U.S. Premiere)
$50, $65, $80, $95

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 35 presents Fiesta Flamenca
2022-06-17 - 2022-06-18 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8:00 pm
Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 35 presents Fiesta Flamenca, a star-studded gala evening of music and dance, illustrating the range and dynamic styles presented in Festival Flamenco. Elegance, sophistication, and physical brilliance challenge the audience to experience flamenco in all its forms. This vibrant display of artistry exemplifies flamenco’s depth and distinct characteristics. In spectacular performances of powerful flamenco, headlining artists of Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, along with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, share the stage for an evening of unforgettable music and dance. Each evening of Fiesta Flamenca showcases a unique cast!
Friday’s cast features Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, Mercedes de Córdoba, Paloma Fantova, Concha Jareño, and Alfonso Losa.
Saturday’s cast features Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, Rafael Estévez, Valeriano Paños, Pastora Galván, José Maya, and Eva Yerbabuena.
$60, $75, $90, $105

Film: The Red Star (Argentina)
2022-06-23 | NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30
5:30 – 7:00 pm Tango demonstrations, tapas, and cash bar in Salon Ortega
7:00 pm film screening
The Red Star (A Purim Story) is a mockumentary about Laila Salama, a mysterious woman who may have contributed to the 1960 kidnapping of Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires, but who has been omitted from the official history. Director Gabriel Lichtmann presents her story through a series of interviews with a colorful cast of characters; putting together the pieces, the film discovers a secret that had been hidden for decades.
2021; Spanish with English subtitles; 72 minutes; not rated.
Free community event
The Bank of America provides generous support for this film series

New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus presents NakedMan
2022-06-24 - 2022-06-25 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:30 pm
New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus presents the New Mexico premiere of NakedMan, a 16-movement song cycle about gay men’s lives, and the bravery required to love authentically and without shame. Over sixty gay men were interviewed about their experiences coming out, finding love, facing discrimination, serving in the military, wrestling with religion, losing loved ones, and accepting themselves. Their stories were woven together into NakedMan, an empowering, epic collection of anthems laying bare the lives and souls of gay men, championing love and healing over hatred and fear.
$22, $27, $37, $47

The live performance will include images and dancers showing partial nudity.

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.
