Hispanic Heritage Month
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Latin Dance for Seniors
SOLD OUT *this event has filled to capacity. Please join us for our other Siempre Creativo dance programs for seniors by clicking HERE. 1:30 – 3:30 pm Latin Dance for Seniors will feature 4 weeks of Latin dance lessons taught by instructor Carlota Silva. Classes run for four consecutive Wednesdays from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Latin Dance for Seniors is part of the NHCC’s Siempre Creativo program which provides a free multidisciplinary arts programs for seniors. A free Community Event, generously supported by AARP. Please register (more...)
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Mexican Independence Day Celebration in partnership with the Mexican Consul
5:30 – 7:30 pm In collaboration with the Consulate of Mexico, the National Hispanic Cultural Center is proud to host a celebration of Mexican Independence Day featuring vendors, dancing, and much more! On Sept. 12, the Center will be joined by the Consulate of Mexico providing a formal flag unveiling and the traditional Grito, a celebration announcement of independence. The courtyard of the celebration will be adorned with Mexican flags and other decorations. The event will feature local vendors selling aguas frescas, churros, and other delicious foods (more...)
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Exhibit Reception: Rendered Presence: Artistas de Nuevo México
5:00 - 7:00 pm Join us for a free public reception celebrating the opening of Rendered Presence: Artistas de Nuevo México. Guest curated by Vicente Telles, the exhibition explores artworks by artists living and working throughout New Mexico. Many of the artworks are figurative and created on a scale that challenges limited understandings of New Mexican art. In their own way, each artist explores identity and the self, art history, and the expanse of Hispanic, Chicana/o/x, and Latina/o/x contemporary art. Acompáñenos en una recepción gratuita celebrando la (more...)
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Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime
10:00 am Stories come to life through art, movement, and more! For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. This month, we will be reading Fresh Juice/Jugo Fresco by Robert Liu-Trujillo, and making fresh juice to go along with the story! Free Community Event, generously supported by NM Gas. Bilingual Storytime is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. For school, childcare, or homeschool groups; please reach out to the NHCC Librarian at amy.padilla@dca.nm.gov to find out about group options and available dates. We are unable to (more...)
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Latin Dance for Seniors
1:30 – 3:30 pm NHCC | Salon Ortega Latin Dance for Seniors will feature 4 weeks of Latin dance lessons taught by instructor Carlota Silva. Classes run for four consecutive Wednesdays from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Latin Dance for Seniors is part of the NHCC’s Siempre Creativo program which provides a free multidisciplinary arts programs for seniors. Free Community Event, generously supported by AARP. Please register a maximum of 2 people for the Siempre Creativo art and dance classes to make space for everyone who would (more...)
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Latinx Games Festival 2024
Session Times TBD Latinx Games Festival is a celebration of Gaming, Latino Culture and Latin American Game Development! Join us In-Person at the National Cultural Hispanic Center from September 20th - September 22th, 2024. Featuring insightful panels, playable Latino made video games, career advancement opportunities, the first ever Latino Games Exhibition, and The Latinx Game Awards, this festival connects our community to the video game industry and plants the seeds for a culturally richer, more mature video game industry. This event exists as an industry-wide call to action (more...)
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Colcha Community Stitch A-Long
9:30 am in-person 10:30 am Zoom – cancelled for September, please check back next month Our Colcha Community Stich-A-Long is open to all levels of experience in an informal setting. This workshop is instructed by Annette Gutierrez-Turk. Annette has taught colcha, a Spanish Colonial embroidery style, to groups internationally and at the NHCC for many years. She is also an award-winning artist, most recently recognized in 2019 at Traditional Spanish Market in Santa Fe. Annette is taking September off. Please check back next month for instructions and (more...)
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Latin Dance for Seniors
1:30 – 3:30 pm NHCC | Salon Ortega Latin Dance for Seniors will feature 4 weeks of Latin dance lessons taught by instructor Carlota Silva. Classes run for four consecutive Wednesdays from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Latin Dance for Seniors is part of the NHCC’s Siempre Creativo program which provides a free multidisciplinary arts programs for seniors. Free Community Event, generously supported by AARP. Please register a maximum of 2 people for the Siempre Creativo art and dance classes to make space for everyone who would (more...)
NHCC Book Club
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm The NHCC is thrilled to announce that we will be reconnecting in person with lovers of literature, folks who love to read, and those who enjoy talking about the far reaches of Latinidad. We will meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month in the Center’s HLA Conference Room. In September, we will be reading Familia by Lauren E. Rico. Familia explores the story of two young women who are brought together by a genealogy test and a haunting question that shakes their understanding (more...)
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Escribir | Escuchar Latine Author Series: Reading: Michelle Otero
6:00 pm: Reception and Book-signing 7:00 pm: Reading NHCC | Salón Ortega Join us for a literary evening with acclaimed writer and Albuquerque's first poet laureate, Michelle Otero in celebration of her recent publication, Vessels: A Memoir of Borders. Exploring themes of identity, heritage, and the transformative power of storytelling, Michelle's poignant reflections promise to inspire and resonate whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of great writing or simply curious about the depths of human experience. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to connect through the beauty (more...)