Saturday, November 14, 2009
Exhibition: NaturalMente
Friday, July 17, 2009 - Sunday, May 30, 2010
10 am - 5 pm daily
Art Museum
$3 adults, $2 seniors, free for children 16 and under
NaturalMente, a group show in the National Hispanic Cultural Center's Community Art Gallery, features artists that incorporate natural forms and organic materials. The diverse range of media includes photographs by Fernando Delgado, Rita Padilla Haufmann's fiber art, mezzotint prints by Carol Sanchez, and Camilla Trujillo's pottery. Their work reflects inspired responses to nature and creativity. NaturalMente compliments Land/Art, a regional collaboration taking place in the summer and fall of 2009. The exhibition opens on July 17, 2009 and runs through May 30, 2010. Join us for the artists' reception, scheduled for the evening August 7, 2009 at 6pm.
History Exhibit: The Three Sisters - Corn, Beans and Squash
Oct. 10, 2009 - March 1, 2010
Tuesday-Sunday 10am - 5pm
History & Literary Arts building
Free
This exhibit focuses on three main staples that have nourished Hispanic and Native American communities for generations: corn, beans and squash. The botanical, nutritional, gastronomic and cultural histories will be presented along with recipes based on using these three food groups in conjunction with chili and other traditional condiments. This exhibit is part of the 2009 "From Field to Feast" project funded by the NM Community Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Performing Arts of Spain Series: Sarah Aroeste
Saturday, November 14, 2009
8 pm
Albuquerque Journal Theatre
$15 with a $5 NHCC member discount
Fusion music from Spain, the Middle East and Western traditions inspired by her rich cultural heritage - with Sephardic family roots originally from Spain and later settling in Salonika, Greece - the Aroeste sound combines and updates aspects from her unique background. A presenting partnership with Instituto Cervantes, NM Anti-Defamation League, Isaac Liberman Foundation and Casa Sefarad. Part of ¡Celebrate! The Jewish Experience in Spanish Speaking Countries project. Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com and in person at the NHCC Box Office.
Exhibition - Confluencias: Inside Arte Cubano Contemporáneo
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 - Sunday, May 16, 2010
10 am - 5 pm daily
Art Museum
$3 adult, $2 seniors, free for 16 & under, free to all on Sundays
Confluencias: Inside Arte Cubano Contemporáneo is a major exhibition on Contemporary Cuban Art, which provides an exciting overview of what's happening now with significant Cuban artists and various media. The exhibition includes approximately 100 works by 40 artists working inside Cuba.
Book Signing: Moving Beyond Borders - Julian Samora and the Establishment of Latino Studies by Carmen Samora
Saturday, November 14, 2009
2 pm
Salón Ortega
Free Admission
An exploration of the life and career of Julian Samora, the first Mexican-American sociologist in the Untied States. His establishment of the Mexican American Graduate Studies program at Notre Dame and his teaching career paved the way for the evolution of such disciplines as Latino Studies and Border Studies. For more information call 505/246-2261 ext. 148.
