The Nutcracker Ballet in the Land of Enchantment

National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Festival Ballet Albuquerque, with choreography by Patricia Dickinson Wells, and full live orchestra under the baton of Maestro Guillermo Figueroa, present The Nutcracker Ballet in the Land of Enchantment. This beloved holiday classic comes to life in the late 1800s in territorial New Mexico, with many surprises including Spanish and flamenco dancers, dancing southwestern snakes, […]

The Nutcracker Ballet in the Land of Enchantment

National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Festival Ballet Albuquerque, with choreography by Patricia Dickinson Wells, and full live orchestra under the baton of Maestro Guillermo Figueroa, present The Nutcracker Ballet in the Land of Enchantment. This beloved holiday classic comes to life in the late 1800s in territorial New Mexico, with many surprises including Spanish and flamenco dancers, dancing southwestern snakes, […]

Colcha Community Stitch-Along

National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Join our monthly gathering for colcheras of all skill levels led by Annette Gutierrez Turk. If you are beginning or advanced in the traditional New Mexican style of embroidery, bring your current colcha project along and enjoy these monthly, informal, community work sessions to share ideas, resources and encouragement! For more information, call Elena at […]

Los Pleneros de la 21 Premiere Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena Ensemble Performs at the NHCC

National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Los Pleneros de la 21 (“LP21”), an Afro-Puerto Rican bomba and plena ensemble featuring musicians, dancers, and artisans, returns to New Mexico for a four-day National Performance Network (NPN) residency, Redobles de Cultura Boricua, which will include workshops and other activities as well as the group’s concert at the NHCC.  LP21’s complex, multi-part vocal harmonies, set to the rhythms of […]

50 YEARS OF MUSIC, ACTIVISM, AND EDUCATION: Iconic Chilean Ensemble Inti-Illimani Comes to the NHCC on Anniversary Tour

National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) and Avokado Artists showcase legendary Chilean ensemble Inti-Illimani, as part of the series Festival Chispa Presents, on Wednesday, October 11 at 7:30 PM in the NHCC’s Albuquerque Journal Theatre. Tickets are $22 and $27, with a $2 discount for students and seniors and a $3 discount for NHCC members, […]

The Piñata Exhibit (Sure to be a Smash Hit!)

National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

The Piñata Exhibit (Sure to be a Smash Hit!) celebrates this popular art form with over 175 examples from Mexico, California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas and New Mexico. Traditional and iconic works, alongside creations by contemporary piñata artists, illustrate how piñatas maintain their historical and social importance while also reflecting transnational shifts in popular, political, and […]

Outstanding in His Field: San Ysidro—Patron Saint of Farmers

National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Each spring, New Mexico communities celebrate San Ysidro (aka San Isidro or Saint Isidore) the patron saint of farmers, gardeners, and workers. San Ysidro blesses the fields, brings rain and discourages drought, and assures a healthy growing season for local crops such as chile, beans, corn and squash. The exhibition highlights contemporary and traditional depictions […]

¡Aquí Estamos: The Heart of Arte!

National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

¡Aquí Estamos: The Heart of Arte! celebrates the NHCC Art Museum’s growing permanent collection with a revitalized vibe and a brand new selection of works. This exhibition was a collaborative project as the entire NHCC Visual Arts staff and interns combed through the collection and worked together to decide which pieces should welcome in 2017. This […]

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