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Film: Disney Pixar’s Coco

10:00 am Head to the NHCC as we present Disney Pixar’s Coco to kick off our Dia de Familia: Día de los Muertos celebration. Despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named Héctor, the two new friends embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. (more…)

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Arte Poquito: Música de Bebé

10:00 am Infants 0-18 months and their caregivers explore music and rhyme with toddler musical instruments, Spanish rhymes, and even create an art activity with musical notes. Arte Poquito is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for infants ages 0 to 18 months and caregivers that nurtures creativity and provides bilingual introductory arts experiences balanced with social interaction. Each program focuses on different aspects of Hispanic/Latine arts, including music, dance, and storytelling. NHCC instructors model the introduction of core arts concepts to infants and caregivers in a supportive

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Explorar Las Artes: Teatro Conmigo

10:00 am Children 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers explore dramatic arts and even visit the NHCC Wells Fargo Auditorium. This multi-sensory program includes time for socializing and dramatic play. Explorar Las Artes is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for children 18 months to 4 years and caregivers that nurtures creativity and provides bilingual introductory arts experiences balanced with social interaction. Each program focuses on different aspects of Hispanic/Latine arts, including music, dance, and storytelling. NHCC instructors model the introduction of core arts concepts to

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Ninth Annual John D. Robb, Jr. Concert: Música del Corazón

2:30 pm- Pre-concert discussion and dance lessons 3:00 pm- Concert begins Join us on Sunday, Nov. 13 for a celebration of the regional folk traditions of New Mexico, presented in collaboration with the UNM John Donald Robb Musical Trust. The 9th Annual John D. Robb, Jr. Concert: Música del Corazón will feature performances of Baroque Fandangos of New Spain and Historic Fandangos of New Mexico. The performers are as follows: Noe Garcia Jacinto ~ Spanish and Baroque Guitar, with choreographer and dancer Carlos Menchaca. A special presentation of the

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Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime-Indigenous People’s Month, featuring “Estoy Orgullosa de Mi Pasado”

10:00 am Join us as we celebrate Indigenous People’s Month with a special reading of Estoy Orgullosa de Mi Pasado, by Amy White. Estoy Orgullosa de Mi Pasado tells the story of a Navajo girl named Tania. When she talks about her clan and their homes, about the clothes she wears, and about what her family produces, we can tell how proud she is of being a Native American girl. Free community event. For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Please register here, or call the NHCC

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Lecture: Indigenous Influences on Spanish Language- Guarani and Nahuatl

7:00 pm Dr. Josefina Bittar, a professor at the Languages and Applied Linguistics Department at UC Santa Cruz, and Dr. Carson Morris, NHCC History and Literary Arts Program Manager, present lectures on the influences of Guarani and Nahuatl on the Spanish language. Please join us for a pre-talk reception beginning at 6:00 pm. Free Community Event, register here or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance.

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The Mountains Wore Down to the Valleys Opening Reception

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join us for an opening reception to celebrate the artists behind our newest exhibition, The Mountains Wore Down to the Valleys! The Mountains Wore Down to the Valleys is a collaborative sound and visual installation by New Mexican artists Adri De La Cruz and Marisa Demarco. The multi-phase exhibition begins with a sound experience that transforms over the course of 72 hours as 20 musical compositions on vinyl records erode over time.  Stories of strength emanate from another record that plays multigenerational interviews

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Arte Poquito: Arte de Bebé

10:00 am Infants 0-18 months and their caregivers will have a chance to explore visual arts and even visit the NHCC Art Museum. This multi-sensory program includes time for socializing and art exploration. Arte Poquito is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for infants ages 0 to 18 months and caregivers that nurtures creativity and provides bilingual introductory arts experiences balanced with social interaction. Each program focuses on different aspects of Hispanic/Latine arts, including music, dance, and storytelling. NHCC instructors model the introduction of core arts concepts to infants and caregivers

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Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime: Tía with the Tortilla

10:00 am The art of storytelling comes to life for children ages 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers with the eerie story of “Tía with the Tortilla.” Children and caregivers will have the chance to explore the story by acting out the characters, dancing La Varsoviana, and making a tortilla mask. Free community event. For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Please register here or or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance. This program generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of

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