Saturday, November 21, 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.
Book Signing: Dancing with Butterflies by Reyna Grande
Saturday, November 21, 2009
2 pm
Wells Fargo Auditorium
Free Admission
In her latest novel Reyna Grande allows four women who are members of a Folklorico dance troupe to each in turn explain the central place that the dance company holds in their personal and public lives. This is Grande's second book, the first won the prestigious Premio Aztlan. For more information call 505/246-2261 ext. 148.
Presentation of Official State of New Mexico Guitar
Saturday, November 21, 2009
6 pm
Albuquerque Journal Theatre
Free
Enjoy a presentation and concert by the renowned Pimentel family as the Official State of New Mexico Guitar is unveiled. Enjoy an evening of music by Ben Perea, Gustavo Pimentel and Hector Pimentel with his band Leyenda. Earlier this year, Governor Bill Richardson declared The New Mexico Sunrise New Mexico's official state guitar. The steel-string acoustic guitar, made of East Indian rosewood, red Sitka spruce, Honduras mahogany, and ebony, features five Zia emblems, inlaid with coral, mother of pearl, and ebony, and adorned with the New Mexico sun, a Navajo star, a bear claw, a roadrunner, the state of New Mexico, and an American flag.
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.
Exhibit: Guadalupe - Goddess of the Américas
Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Thursday, January 7, 2010
10 am - 5 pm daily
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts
Free
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is an iconic figure across the globe. The NHCC Permanent Art Collection includes many portrayals of La Virgen, revealing artists' veneration and imitation of her image. Ranging across media and technique, the Fourth Annual Guadalupe exhibition celebrates the Patroness of the Américas in honor of her Feast Day on December 12. This exhibit is on view through January 7, 2010.
Taller de baile/Dance workshop
Saturday, November 21, 2009
2 pm - 4 pm
PNM Rehearsal Hall
Free
American Style Rumba is characterized by the Latin motion (hip sway) arising from a knee being bent, as opposed to the straight leg style used in International-Style Rumba. Rosa Delgadillo has over 20 years experience in teaching ballroom and Latin dancing. She has competed professionally and Pro-Am receiving many awards. Today, Rosa's passion lies more with sharing her vision and commitment to ballroom with the community at large, although she still competes in the pro-am division with her students in ballroom dancing. Joe Moncada, a native of El Paso TX, started his career performing with the El Paso Association for the Performing Arts. He has danced and performed with the NM Ballet Company, Ballet Theatre of New Mexico, Modern Dance Moving Company, People in Santa Fe, Baila! Baila!, and Ballet Folklorico Rio Grande. Joe has competed in the professional American Rhythm division in Ballroom Dancing for 10 years. He now shares his time between teaching his students to reach a higher level of competitive ballroom dancing and exhibition dancing. The Baile program at the NHCC features a wide variety of teachers and dance styles! Classes are free, but donations of $1 per class are encouraged. Classes are open to all ages and levels. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 246-2261, ext. 189 or email shelle.sanchez@state.nm.us.
