Performing Arts

¡Música del Corazón! 10th Anniversary Celebration. John Donald Robb, Jr. Memorial Concert

3:00 pm Música del Corazón celebrates its tenth anniversary with our favorite performers in the Nuevoméxicano tradition with Nueva Luna, a conjunto featuring Lara Manzanares, Rob Martínez, and Felix “Gato” Peralta, with special guest Jordan Wax, the founder of Lone Piñón. Two emerging ensembles join us: A new mix of Jarocho musicians under the leadership of the renowned Laura Rebolloso, and UNM’s Mariachi Lobo directed by Robert Lucero, Jr., with ethnomusicologist Adolfo Estrada. Free Community Event.

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Lensic 360: Chris Botti

7:30 pm Lensic 360 presents GRAMMY-winning trumpeter, Chris Botti. Chris has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades; he’s collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet, including Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and others; he’s topped the jazz charts with numerous albums, earned multiple Gold and Platinum records, performed with symphony orchestras and on prestigious stages from

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Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment

December 15-17, 2023 7:00 pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday 2:00 pm Saturday & Sunday Festival Ballet Albuquerque and the National Hispanic Cultural Center presents an original production, Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment. 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, and lavish western Victorian-era costumes. The 13th anniversary year includes Zozobra, in a production showcasing

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Sandra’s School of Dance: Lights, Camera, Dance Recital 2024

10:00 am, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm Sandra’s School of Dance presents Lights, Camera, Dance Recital 2024. Get ready for Lights, Camera, Dance; a movie-themed extravaganza at Sandra’s School of Dance! Step into the spotlight as our talented dancers bring your favorite films to life through their incredible performances. From iconic dance sequences to show-stopping routines, this recital will transport you to the magical world of cinema. Tickets will be available starting on April 20, 2024 at 10:00 am. $20, $25, & $30 Advance Sales April 20th

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Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company: Xicano Power

8:00 pm Friday, 4:00 pm Saturday National Institute of Flamenco & the NHCC present the Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company in Xicano Power. Xicano Power is the seasonal culmination of Yjastros’ progression and evolution. This performance made its world premiere at the 2023 Festival de Jerez, marking the first time a company from the United States was ever invited to perform in the prestigious international festival. The current concert season marks the performance’s first appearance at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. $48, $58, $68, $78 &

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Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company in Flamenco Fandanguero

8:00 pm Saturday & 2:00 pm Sunday National Institute of Flamenco & the NHCC present Yjastros and invited guests in Flamenco Fandanguero This November, don’t miss FLAMENCO FANDANGUERO, the groundbreaking work produced for Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, made in collaboration among the company’s Artistic Director Joaquín Encinias, Choreographer Marisol Encinias, Theater Director Alejandro Tomás Rodriguez, Musical Director, Sinuhé Padilla, flamenco musicians Vicente Griego, Isa Jurado, and Ángel Ruiz, and celebrated son jarocho musicians Los Vega: Fredi Vega, Raquel Vega, Kike Vega, and Martha Vega. FLAMENCO FANDANGUERO is a thrilling work of dance,

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The iDance 2024 Recital

2:00 pm Join us on September 8 at 2:00 PM at the National Hispanic Cultural Center for the iDance Recital, where our talented young dancers will light up the stage with their passion, energy, and skill. This special event showcases the hard work and dedication of our students, as they perform a variety of captivating routines that reflect their growth and love for dance. Whether it’s their first recital or they’re seasoned performers, each dancer will leave you inspired and entertained. Don’t miss this unforgettable afternoon of

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Film: Bless Me, Ultima

5:00 – 7:00 pm: Reception & Cash Bar 6:00 pm: Levi Romero Pre-Film Talk 7:00 pm: Screening Rudolfo Anaya’s beloved and iconic Bless Me, Ultima returns to the NHCC with Carl Franklin’s screen adaptation. Bless Me, Ultima is set in the 1940s in rural New Mexico, and tells the story of a young boy and the mysterious healer who opens his eyes to the wonders of the spiritual realm. As the entire world is plunged into war and Antonio Marez grapples with the harsh realities all around him, his life is

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Prophets, Pyramids & Paños

1:00pm – 4:00pm Explore music and performance art in various areas of the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) on Saturday, October 28th. The brainchild of composer Nathan Felix, this exploratory, immersive production titled, Prophets, Pyramids & Paños, showcases an array of local talent that will come together to create a surrealistic musical world at the NHCC where attendees can walk through various locations on the NHCC campus including the pyramid and Torreón to see these different site-specific presentations. Free Community Event

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