History & Literary Arts
NHCC Book Club: Featuring Special Guest Ramón Gutiérrez, Historian and Author
Salón Ortega 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM6:00 pm: Reception and Book Signing 7:00 pm: Author’s Talk followed by Q&A Join us for a special Book Club event featuring a book-signing and author's talk led by author Ramon Gutiérrez! In October, we will be reading New Mexico's Moses: Reies López Tijerina and the Religious Origins of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement, by Ramon Gutierrez. In New Mexico's Moses, Gutiérrez dives deeply into López Tijerina's religious formation during the 1940s and 1950s. An Assemblies of God evangelist turned Pentecostal itinerant preacher, Tijerina used his (more...)
Escribir | Escuchar Latine Author Series: Estella González Reading
Salón Ortega 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM6:00 pm Reception and Book Signing 7:00 pm Reading NHCC | Salón Ortega Join us for a literary evening as we celebrate the launch of Huizache Women, the latest novel by Estella González! Delve into a captivating narrative intertwining the lives of women navigating the complexities of identity, family, and resilience in González's evocative storytelling. Don't miss this opportunity to meet the author, engage in enriching discussion, and hear excerpts from her compelling new work. The Saturday after the presentation, come and participate in an ancillary creative writing (more...)
Escribir | Escuchar Latine Author Series: Estella Gonzalez Workshop
Salón Ortega 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM10:00 am – 12:00 pm NHCC | Salón Ortega This Saturday come and participate in an ancillary creative writing workshop led by Estella Gonzalez, offering a unique opportunity to explore your own narrative voice and craft. This workshop celebrates Huizache Women, the latest novel by Estella Gonzalez! Huizache Women delves into a captivating narrative intertwining the lives of women navigating the complexities of identity, family, and resilience in Gonzalez's evocative storytelling. Don't miss this opportunity to meet the author and engage in enriching discussion. Free community event. (more...)
Stitch Night
HLA Conference Room 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM5:00 to 7:00 pm Stitch socially with us on the second Wednesday of the Month! Bring whatever knitting, crocheting, weaving, or cross stitch, or fiber art projects you’re working on, and join the conversation with your fellow crafters for an informal craft get-together. If you would like to learn the basics of a particular stitching technique, please bring supplies with you, though we will always have basic crochet and knitting materials on hand for an impromptu demonstration! In 2024, we will meet on March 13, April 10, May 8, June (more...)