Who We Are, Together: NM Families Project Presentation for Sanchez, Martinez, Tovar and Begley

2-4 pm This project engaged 2-3 generations of seven NM families in testing their DNA and researching their family lineage with the help of the NHCC and experts in the field. For seven Sundays these families will present what they learned about who they are, where they are, where they came from, and from whom they descend, followed by dialogue. Join us to explore the diverse heritage and history of NM through our families: who we are, together. For this presentation, hear more about the histories of (more…)

New Mexico Philharmonic: Music from Within Our Midst

All events at the NHCC through April 30, 2020 have been cancelled / postponed. Please call the NHCC at 505-246-2261 for more information. 3 pm New Mexico Philharmonic presents Music from Within Our Midst. Composer Robert Alexander was appointed choirmaster at St. Salvator in Vienna in 1935 and served as organist at the Vienna Augustinian church. In 1939, he immigrated to New York, continuing his career. His grandson, Dr. Ron Bronitsky, lives in Albuquerque. Alexander’s striking Concerto Grosso for Strings, Op. 164 begins this program. Then, from (more…)

New Mexico Philharmonic: Brass, Winds, & Bach’s Air

3 pm New Mexico Philharmonic presents Brass, Winds, & Bach’s Air. The NMPhil winds and brass step out to warm this midwinter afternoon! Dvořák’s Serenade for Winds, scored for two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, three French horns, cello, and double bass, is both lyrical and intensely beautiful. French horns and trumpets stand out in Crespo’s rollicking Spirit of Brass. Breathe in the beauty of Bach’s “Air on the G String.” Then—four trumpets, four trombones, horn, and tuba frame Jan Koetsier’s Brass Symphony—a masterpiece of the brass (more…)

New Mexico Philharmonic: Glorious Vivaldi!

3 pm New Mexico Philharmonic presents Glorious Vivaldi! Enjoy three of the Italian Baroque concerto master’s finest—Vivaldi’s Concerto Grossi in d minor and g minor, along with the much-loved Concerto for Two Violins in a minor with star violinists Sarah Tasker and Gabriela Fogo. The second half of the program features Albuquerque’s own marvelous Coro Lux and the NMPhil—in Gloria, Vivaldi’s blissful sacred masterwork. Sarah Tasker, violin Gabriela Fogo, violin Coro Lux and Soloists $24, $35, $46, $68

Quintessence: 7th Annual Summer Choral Festival (Rental)

3 pm in the Albuquerque Journal Theatre, with a 2 pm pre-concert lecture in the Wells Fargo Auditorium Quintessence: Choral Artists of the Southwest present a concert of works from their 7th Annual Summer Choral Festival. Join the 100-voice festival chorus performing glorious works of Brahms and Beethoven for choir and orchestra, and the Scholars’ Chamber Chorus performing a fantastic set of works by contemporary women composers. $10 w/ $5 discount for students The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC (more…)

POSTPONED: Who We Are, Together: NM Families Project Presentation for Torres & Urioste

This event has been postponed to a date TBD. Please check back here for further information. 2-4 pm This project engaged 2-3 generations of seven NM families in testing their DNA and researching their family lineage with the help of the NHCC and experts in the field. For seven Sundays these families will present what they learned about who they are, where they are, where they came from, and from whom they descend, followed by dialogue. Join us to explore the diverse heritage and history of NM (more…)

Breathe, Barelas, Breathe: A Staged Reading of a Trilogy of One-Act Plays

7 pm Orpheum Arts Space 500 2nd St, SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 This will be a staged reading of the entire trilogy (90 minutes). Arrive early to see a photo exhibit about Barelas. Followed by refreshments. This trilogy of one-act plays is written by Barelas resident playwrights Raúl Garza, Leonard Madrid and Mónica Sánchez, and inspired by the history, dreams and musings of one of Albuquerque’s oldest neighborhoods. This trilogy has been developed with the support of Artful Life’s El Puente/Barelas project and in partnership with the (more…)

Breathe, Barelas, Breathe: A Staged-Reading of a Trilogy of One-Act Plays

7 pm In the NHCC Wells Fargo Auditorium This will be a staged reading of the entire trilogy (90 minutes) followed by refreshments. This trilogy of one-act plays is written by Barelas resident playwrights Raúl Garza, Leonard Madrid and Mónica Sánchez, and inspired by the history, dreams and musings of one of Albuquerque’s oldest neighborhoods. This trilogy has been developed with the support of Artful Life’s El Puente/Barelas project and in partnership with the NHCC and Homewise. Two additional readings of the plays are below: UPCOMING Saturday, (more…)

Breathe, Barelas, Breathe: A Reading of Excerpts from a Trilogy of One-Act Plays

6 pm Sunday, July 28, 6 pm at B. Ruppe Drugstore parking lot 807 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Free food and drink followed by a reading of excerpts from the trilogy. This trilogy of one-act plays is written by Barelas resident playwrights Raúl Garza, Leonard Madrid and Mónica Sánchez, and inspired by the history, dreams and musings of one of Albuquerque’s oldest neighborhoods. This trilogy has been developed with the support of Artful Life’s El Puente/Barelas project and in partnership with the NHCC and Homewise. (more…)

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