Art Museum hours and prices HERE ¡Aquí Estamos: The Heart of Arte! celebrates the NHCC Art Museum’s growing permanent collection with a revitalized vibe and a brand new selection of works. This exhibition was a collaborative project as the entire NHCC Visual Arts staff and interns combed through the collection and worked together to decide which […]
NHCC Art Museum Community Gallery The La Ultima Exhibición, curated by Augustine Romero, features visual interpretations of Rudolfo Anaya's celebrated book, Bless Me, Ultima (1972)-a portrait of life in rural New Mexico as seen through the eyes of a young boy during World War II. Anaya tells of the spiritual healer, Ultima, as she guides […]
Curated by Humans of New Mexico, this exhibition features photo portraits and first person stories of everyday New Mexicans and their experiences in social movements. The intent of the exhibition is to engage community in conversation about how social movements have shaped and defined New Mexico and how New Mexicans have influenced social justice work […]
Art Museum hours and prices HERE Now, you can also purchase the catalog for this incredible exhibit. Because It’s Time: Unraveling Race and Place in NM examines race and identity in New Mexico and is a space for artistic expression that grapples with the complexities of who we are, how we are understood, and how that impacts […]
12 pm to 5 pm 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 […]
7:30 pm Plus: Inside Songwriting workshop with Changüí Majadero at 3:00 pm. More information here. Playing Cuban roots music out of East Los Angeles, Changüí Majadero is a blazing five-piece band that has honed a deeply informed and highly personal take on changüí, a surging Afro-Cuban musical tradition that took shape in the late 19th century […]
2 pm to 3 pm Enjoy a tours of the NHCC Art Museum exhibit Because It's Time: Unraveling Race and Place in NM led by Zahra Marwan, who has a piece in the exhibit. Free with NHCC Museum admission Artwork credits: Clockwise from upper left: Corey Pickett, Las Mujeres (1 of 3), 2018. Wood, foam, fabric, repurposed purses. Approximately 83” h. […]
3 pm Quintessence; Choral Artists of the Southwest present a concert of works from their 6th Annual Summer Choral Festival, including the New Mexico Premiere of Robert Cohen’s “Alzheimer’s Stories”, Jocelyn Hagen and Dessa’s “Controlled Burn” and a special set of pieces by the 2018 Choral Scholars. This concert is presented in partnership with Alzheimer’s […]
3 pm Join Changüí Majadero (before their performance for Domingos en Arte) in the History and Literary Arts Building to learn about how the band imagines, writes and puts music to lyrics. New York Music Daily describes the band’s lyrics to Un Burro y un Elefante as a “wry, spot-on critique of American politics” and to Pa […]
5 pm to 6 pm Family and Friends Dance Class - On Tuesday nights in June and July, the National Hispanic Cultural Center is offering Latin American and Hispanic dance classes at 5 pm for families and friends. These classes will foster an intergenerational learning atmosphere. Bring your kids! Bring your grandparents! Bring your neighbors! Learning […]
5:30 pm - 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 […]
9:00 am – 11 am 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 location or […]
10:30 am to 12 pm The National Hispanic Cultural Center is pleased to offer free children’s programming during the summer. During June, July, and the first two Saturdays in August, families will be able to come to the Center on Saturday mornings for a new activity every week. This Saturday, enjoy a great morning of […]
12 pm to 5 pm 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 […]
7:30 pm Get a sneak preview of the future of music as Albuquerque's youth take to the stage. The house band for the night is the Tierra Adentro Music Ensemble, under the direction of Cesar Bauvallet. They'll be joined by some of Albuquerque's most exciting young artists for an evening of original music and performance. […]
This event has been canceled but we hope you will join us for another Because It's Time museum event. 5:30-7 pm During this FUNdraiser for the NHCC Art Museum, in the style of speed dating, participants will have the opportunity to have quick five-minute mini tours by artists whose work is currently on exhibit in […]
7 pm August screenings in the Bank of America Free Thursday Film Series conclude Becoming American: A Documentary Film and Discussion Series on our Immigration Experience. This six-week series is a project of City Lore, a cultural center for the arts and humanities based in New York City. It is funded by the National Endowment […]
6-8 pm Join us to celebrate the conclusion of our spring memoir writing workshop with a reading by Ymelda Baca, Patricia Clark, Evelyn Fernandez, María Leyba, Regina Manocchio, Steve Morrow, Elaine Reyes and Leanna Torres who will read excerpts from their memoirs in-progress. For ten weeks, these writers have been writing their lives. Come and […]
10:30 am to 12 pm The National Hispanic Cultural Center is pleased to offer free children’s programming during the summer. During June, July, and the first two Saturdays in August, families will be able to come to the Center on Saturday mornings for a new activity every week. Please pre-register (so we know how many […]
12 pm to 5 pm 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 […]
7:30 pm Nosotros is one of the most recognizable Latin bands in the Southwest United States. They have twice been featured on NPR's Alt Latino, twice been named winners in the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Competition, been awarded 11 NM Music Awards and have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music. […]
2:00 pm Join us for a tour of the exhibition, Because It’s Time, led by Aziza Murray. About her artwork, Study No.1 and Study No. 2 from the series: Whose Type? Aziza writes, “I am often mistaken for someone else, someone who “looks like” me, or asked if my sister/brother/cousin is so-and-so. My new series, […]
5:30 pm Renowned ballerina Alisha Brach, a New Mexico native currently with the Royal Danish Ballet will be joined by professional dancer Da’von Doane of the Dance Theater of Harlem, New York, for an evening of choreographed works featuring solo, pas de deux and ensemble pieces. Ms. Brach and Mr. Doane will be joined by […]
11 am This talk is part of the educational programming related to People Powered: New Mexicans and Social Movements. The fourth in our People-Powered (New Mexicans in Social Movements) Series features Henry Jake Foreman. Henry Foreman uses traditional, Indigenous models of knowledge production along with contemporary practices. He is the founder of the Karuna Colectiva that mentors […]
6 pm to 7 pm Beginning and Intermediate - This class is geared for teenagers and adults. Come learn footwork, partner skills and choreography. No experience necessary. 7 pm to 8 pm Intermediate and Advanced - In order to participate in this class, dancers must know how to keep time, closed position calls, dame, enchufla, […]
SHORT MYSTERY FICTION WORKSHOP (for beginning mystery writers). Do you love reading a good mystery? Have you always wanted to write one? This eight-week fiction workshop is designed for writers who want to jump into the field of mystery fiction. Inspired by The Hit List, an anthology of short mystery fiction by Latino/writers, you will […]
7:30 pm AMP Concerts presents Ry Cooder featuring The Hamiltones. Ry Cooder is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and film score composer best known for his unparalleled skill on the slide guitar. Cooder is the recipient of six Grammy Awards, including Best World Music Album, Best Pop Instrumental Album, and the 1997 Grammy for […]
5:30 pm to 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 […]
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 […]
12 pm to 5 pm 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 […]
7:30 pm Baracutanga is a seven-piece band representing four different countries (Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, USA) that prides itself on arranging traditional South American rhythms in new and interesting ways, such as huayño and cumbia with Middle-Eastern darbuka or mixing Afro-Cuban bata and Afro-Peruvian festejo with Andean zampoñas, among several other rhythmic combinations. This kind of […]
2 pm A ballet, jazz, and hip-hop dance recital featuring children, young adults, and professional dancers—an exciting ensemble of students and teachers bringing contemporary music to life in high-quality dance productions. $12, $15, $17 no other discounts The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting […]
6: 30 pm PRESENTER: Daybert Linares Díaz SYNOPSIS: In 1999, the release of a documentary “Buena Vista Social Club,” which depicted the process of recording the album of the same title two years prior, became a worldwide phenomenon. After decades of partial musical obscurity due to the U.S. embargo on the island, the international audience […]
7 pm August screenings in the Bank of America Free Thursday Film Series conclude Becoming American: A Documentary Film and Discussion Series on our Immigration Experience. This six-week series is a project of City Lore, a cultural center for the arts and humanities based in New York City. It is funded by the National Endowment […]
5:30 pm to 7 pm Let’s celebrate the release of the Because It’s Time: Unraveling Race and Place Catalog! Join The NHCC in congratulating the artists on their amazing contributions to the exhibition and the catalog. The beautiful catalog will be for sale. Purchase one (or two!) and help keep the conversation going in our […]
Albuquerque Latin Dance Festival is proud to welcome both local and guest instructors to this year's festival. Check out the full schedule below. *schedule subject to change DAte Time Location Instructor Description Level Friday August 24th 10:00AM – 11:00AM PNM-A Patti Smith Connections All Levels Friday August 24th 10:00AM – 11:00AM PNM-B Sarita and Shawn […]
12 pm to 5 pm 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 […]
7 pm ABQ Latin Dance Festival 2018: Home Is Where the Art Is! The Albuquerque Latin Dance Fest returns to its roots. This year, we will highlight all that New Mexico has, all that it does, and all that it is. We humbly invite you to join us in celebrating our local music, dance, and […]
7 pm Wrap up the 2018 Albuquerque Latin Dance Festival at the NHCC with a final evening of music and dance, featuring special guest DJ’s, in the intimate atmosphere of the Center’s Fountain Courtyard. Tickets: This event only: $12 All access pass: $75 (Includes access to Thursday night kick off, Friday night concert, Saturday night […]
12 pm to 5 pm 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 […]
10:30 am David V. Holtby will present “Lest We Forget, World War 1 and New Mexico." The title of Mr. Holtby’s presentation is from his recently published book by the same name, which will be available for purchase at the meeting for $33. More than 14,000 New Mexicans served in uniform during World War 1 […]