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Festival Oralidad

Reception—6 pm, Cayetana Romero Lobby Introduction to Festival Oralidad—6:30 pm, Wells Fargo Auditorium Concert, Nacha Mendez Trio—7:30 pm, Bank of America Theatre Reception and festival introduction free to the public; concert tickets $17 w/ $2 discount for NHCC members, purchase Here Please note: Both the festival introduction and the 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 (more…)

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3X Grammy Award Winner: Spanish Harlem Orchestra

7 pm Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the three-time Grammy®-winning salsa and Latin jazz band, sets the gold standard for excellence in authentic, New York style, hard core salsa. Whether in a concert hall or at an outdoor jazz festival, there is no easing you in—they come at you full force, from start to finish. Their energy on stage and their rich sound and musical precision leave audiences mesmerized until the last note is played. With an unwavering respect for the music’s storied history, the ensemble’s thirteen world-class musicians

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The 21st Revolutions International Theatre Festival

The 2021 Revolutions International Theatre Festival, from October 20 through November 6, 2021, spotlights the cultural wisdom, resilience, and creativity of Colombia, Haiti, and Uganda through performances, panel discussions, and workshops all live-streamed and featured on-line. Produced by Revolutions Inc, a new nonprofit organization and laboratory space dedicated to supporting and nurturing artists, and presented in collaboration with the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the festival will build upon the legacy of Tricklock Company and its deeply rooted artist-centric approach to production and collaboration. The three-week festival seeks

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Baila! Baila!’s Christmas in New Mexico 2021

7 pm Friday, 2 pm & 7 pm Saturday Baila! Baila!’s annual holiday show is a whirlwind extravaganza, taking audiences on a journey through the sights and sounds of Christmas in New Mexico. Music, song, and dance with the traditional Southwestern flair that has been cultivated in our state over the generations, as well as unique segments saluting Christmas traditions from around the world, will delight theatregoers of all ages. In 2021, Baila! Baila! will be celebrating their 32nd year in spectacular fashion. Christmas in New Mexico features

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Mundos de Mestizaje: Torreón Tour

11 am (MST) The National Hispanic Cultural Center is offering a guided tour of the Mundos de Mestizaje fresco by Frederico Vigil twice a week, Thursdays and Fridays at 11 am. 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.

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Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company Presents Yjastros By Design

8 pm—Friday 2 pm & 8 pm—Saturday Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company Presents Yjastros By Design, the seasonal culmination of the company’s progression and evolution. This season’s performances show the company’s resurgence from a challenging period that has deepened the members’ resolve to continue honing their flamenco expression in new ways. Yjastros By Design features intricate re-imaginings of choreographic masterpieces set on Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company by Artistic Director Joaquín Encinias, together with guest artist Lidón Patiño from Castellón, Spain, and other choreographers. Both Encinias and Patiño will take the

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Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment

7 pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 2 pm Saturday and Sunday Festival Ballet Albuquerque is partnering with the National Hispanic Cultural Center to present an original production, The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment, choreographed by Patricia Dickinson Wells.  The beloved holiday classic is transported to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s, with added elements of the state’s heritage and traditions including Spanish dancers, southwestern snakes, sheep and shepherdesses, a lively fandango, a storyteller doll with children, Mr. Coyote, Ms. Roadrunner, and lavish western Victorian-era costumes. This

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Christmas Joy

2 pm & 6:30 pm Saturday, 2 pm Sunday Magnify Dance Ensemble presents Christmas Joy. Come…Experience the Miracle!….Awaken your heart to the true Spirit of Christmas in dance as Magnify Dance Ensemble presents the 37th season of its Bravos Award-winning holiday production. Over sixty-five classically trained dancers will once again inspire audiences with a repertoire of moving and inspirational classical ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance performances choreographed to traditional and contemporary Christmas music. $25, $33 w/ $2 discount for students, seniors and NHCC members. Group rates available.

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The Musical Adventures of Oliver Twist

2 pm (MST) New Mexico Young Actors presents The Musical Adventures of Oliver Twist. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, this musical follows the orphan Oliver from his escapades during a life of thievery with Fagin’s criminal gang to the loving home of Mr. Brownlow.  The tuneful score is by Scott DeTurk, who is the composer of the music from our popular 2016 production of Pocahontas. $14; $2 discount for children 12 and younger School matinees on Thursday and Friday, November 18 and 19, at 10 am

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