• Film: Ella es Ramona/She’s Ramona

    NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30

    7 pm In a comic fable that breaks down gender and body size stereotypes, renowned stand-up comedian Andrea Ortega stars as the titular protagonist, who is wrongly fired from her job at a cosmetics company for her full figure, but whose luck changes when she encounters a psychic selling wish-granting beetles. Directed by Hugo Rodríguez; presented in partnership with Instituto Cervantes and Mexican Consulate in Albuquerque. 2015; Spanish with English subtitles; 83 minutes; not rated. Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before show

  • Jugamos Juntos: Cantando la Cultura, Instruments and Sounds of Puerto Rico

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

    10:30 am -- 12 pm The National Hispanic Cultural Center is pleased to offer children’s programming on Saturday mornings during June, July, and half of August, from 10:30 am to noon. Families can come to the Center for hands-on art activities, bilingual sing-alongs, outdoor activities in the bosque, and story times in the Center’s library. On July 9th, Cantando la Cultura will offer a discovery of instruments and sounds of Puerto Rico with Tony Quiñones. For more information please call or email Elena Baca at 505-246-2261 or ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us. (more...)

  • Domingos en Arte, featuring Viento Callejero

    Patio | Fountain Courtyard 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    6 pm The NHCC’s new summer music and dance series in the Center’s enchanting Fountain Courtyard continues, presented in partnership with Melaza Music. Spend another Sunday evening with us enjoying live music, drinks, and the delicious Latin cuisine of Nob Hill’s Guava Tree Cafe. We have invited some of our musician friends, from the local community and outside, for lively summer get-togethers right next to the beautiful Rio Grande Bosque. Los Angeles trio Viento Callejero represents the newest incarnation of the Latin indie and fusion movement, breaking (more...)

  • La Pasión de Mariachi: Salute to Mariachi History and Excellence

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

    5:30 pm La Pasión de Mariachi is a celebration of the art form of mariachi. The purpose is to create greater awareness, understanding and appreciation of traditional and authentic mariachi music by providing insights into the music, band member make-up, and instruments. Mariachi groups, like orchestras, are typically comprised of 18 to 20 members; many of the instruments, such as the guitarrón, are unique to this form of music. Performances will demonstrate various styles within the genre, including son, huapango, and ranchera. There will also be a (more...)

  • The House on Mango Street — Book Club

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

    Thursdays, July 7, 14 & 21, 2016 5:30 pm — 7 pm Join us for 3 weeks of reading and discussing the seminal work by author Sandra Cisneros. Your registration includes one copy of the book which will be mailed to you or can be picked up after June 6. Registration required. Limited to 25 participants. Please pre-register HERE. $15

  • Film: Buitres/Vultures

    NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30

    7 pm A distinguished writer declares in an interview that he should die consumed by flames, but instead is run over and dies without identification. When an assistant coroner and a photographer kidnap the body to fake his suicide, the case is assigned to an overwhelmed judicial official. Directed by Raúl González Nava; presented in partnership with Instituto Cervantes and Mexican Consulate in Albuquerque. 2013; Spanish with English subtitles; 86 minutes; not rated. Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before show

  • Colcha Community Stitch-Along

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

    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

  • Somos Entretenimiento Presents Una Noche de Comedia con Miguel Aguirre y La Jota “G” de Juárez (Rental)

    NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30

    7 pm Miguel Aguirre el Divo de la Comedia y La Jota “G” de Juárez juntos por primera vez. Un jotorreo como nunca antes lo habías visto—risoterapia para toda la familia. Este es un show para adultos, pero mayors de 16+ acompañados por un adulto serán bienvenidos. Compra tus boletos en La Cabañita restaurant y Machitos con Sabor a Juárez. #SomosEntretenimiento presenta!!! $27, $32, $37

  • Circo Radical Performance “La Vuelta”

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

    6 pm & 8 pm This Friday, July 15th at 6pm or 8pm join the members of NHCC's Summer Institute Circo Radical for a live circus arts performance, "La Vuelta".  Circo Radical is the 4th program of our Summer Institutes and pairs advanced circus arts students with our team of professional circus artists and musicians. Over the course of 2 weeks this diverse group of artists ranging in age from 13-36 has developed a dynamic show exploring themes of identity and belonging.  Stilts, juggling, aerial feats, clowning, (more...)