About the Museum of International Folk Art: http://www.internationalfolkart.org/ Founded in 1953 by Florence Dibell Bartlett, the Museum of International Folk Art’s mission is to foster understanding of the traditional arts to illuminate human creativity and shape a humane world. The museum holds the world’s largest international folk art collection of more than 150,000 objects from […]
Attend a family-friendly presentation on the use and misuse of prescription medications aimed toward middle school age students and parents given by students from the UNM College of Pharmacy. Ask at the admission desk for the free talk for all museum visitors. Attend 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. presentation on Free Sundays at the museum(first […]
The event will be free on the first Sunday in November as part of free first Sundays at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Visitors can enjoy storytime, hands-on literacy based activities and puppet shows. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. Children can get their own free book after completing […]
Basketry is part of New Mexico’s history- from indigenous traditions to modern balloon baskets and more. Come experiment and learn how to weave, and make a small reed basket to take home. All ages welcome, free with admission
Historians have largely portrayed Major John Chivington as the hero of Glorieta Pass, the bold officer whose surprise attack destroyed the rebel supply train and forced the Confederate retreat to Santa Fe. In contrast, they have depicted Chivington’s superior, Colonel John Slough, as the engagement’s goat, a “martinet” whose incompetence nearly led to the Union […]
Publishing companies in New Mexico may not be the largest, but when it comes to books about local art there are a plethora of small companies that deliver. The New Mexico Museum of Art Library contains a number of materials that were published locally about artists in the museum collection. Featured presses include Twin Palms, […]
“Home on the Range: From Ranches to Rockets” at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum stretches through two galleries and is on display until January 2021. The evening will include refreshments and a talk by longtime White Sands Missile Range public information officer Jim Eckles. Admission is free. Visitors will learn about ranch […]
4th Annual Prickly Pear Harvest in the Kiwanis Learning Garden 1801 Mountain Road NW Saturday, November 9, 2019 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Our Prickly Pear hedge has plentiful pears this year - they ripen late. Come to collect, juice, peel, learn lore, taste recipes! The 12+ page handout is perfect resource for teachers. $5 […]
Come visit Ann Murdy the author/photographer and have her sign her recently published book “On the Path of Marigolds - Living Traditions of México’s Day of the Dead”. Her book illustrates how this celebration of life takes place in Huaquechula, Puebla, Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca and the communities around Lake […]
Join us for our annual program celebrating the sacrifices and valor of our Native American veterans. Program begins at 11:30am and includes: Invocation with Arnold Herrera (Cochiti Pueblo) Community luncheon from Noon to 1:30pm, with opportunity for guests to comment on serving or family servicemembers. Please RSVP for luncheon to Joyce Begay-Foss at 505-476-1272. Screening […]
WHAT: Iberian Harpsichord Concert WHERE: Los Luceros Historic Property, off Hwy 68, County Rd 48, Alcalde, NM 87511 WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 10, 2 pm to 4 pm DESCRIPTION: This free concert will feature music from the Iberian Peninsula, from the Differencias of 16th century Spanish composer Cabeza to the Gallardes of 17th century Spanish composer Cabanilles. Also included will […]
TRANSIT OF MERCURY Nov 11 2019 - 7:00am to 11:00am Location: Sandia Deck There’s a little black spot on the sun today, and it won’t be there again for 13 more years! The planet Mercury will be passing in front of the sun as seen from the Earth at dawn on the morning of November 11, 2019. This […]
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