Afro Mundo: Liz Olivia Fernandez

2:00 pm, Social Justice Film Screening, Discussion to immediately follow. We will show 30 minutes total of Uphill on the Hill and Hardliner on the Hudson. They are unreleased. Both docs are 30-40 minutes each but given an hour 20 minutes is generally too long for audiences; we’ll show abridged and polished 15-minute segments of each. In Uphill on the Hill, award -winning Cuban journalist Liz Olivia Fernandez travels to Washington D.C., where she exposes the political interests driving the U.S. government’s Cold War-era policy toward Cuba. (more…)

Afro Mundo: Faith in Blackness

7:00 pm, Panel Discussion to immediately follow How do we explore the uniqueness of AfroLatine Spirituality? How can we center the experiences of Black Latines and allow those experiences to help us understand Latine Spirituality and Theology? What can we learn from the lived experiences of AfroLatines and that relationship to their spiritual practices? Faith in Blackness: An Exploration of AfroLatine Spirituality is a short-form documentary which will highlight the lived experiences of AfroLatine individuals of different faith traditions by sharing their stories and how their Blackness (more…)

Noche de Familia: Invierno

5:00 – 7:00 pm Head to the NHCC for an evening of family-friendly fun with a focus on celebrating winter and the holidays. Sip on hot cocoa and nibble biscochitos as you enjoy winter crafts. Join us at 7:00 pm for a free screening of Disney*Pixar’s Encanto in the Bank of America Theatre. Free Community Event, generously supported by NM Gas.

Gale Memorial Lecture Series 2023-2024: Justin Favela

6:00 pm In collaboration with the University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts, the Center will host Nevada-based artist Justin Favela as he presents his lecture “Give It a Rest: A Latinx Artist in Repose.” The lecture is based on Favela’s recently completed durational performance Reposo: A Hispanic Artist Rests For The Entirety Of Hispanic Heritage Month. This event is part of the 2023-24 Gale Memorial Lecture Series: “Disobedient Gestures: Afro-Latinx and Queer Latinx Artist against the Grain.” Free Community Event. Please register below.

Film: Americonned Documentary: New Mexico Premier

5:00 pm Golden Goose Kitchen presents Americonned. The super-rich determines virtually every aspect of the lives of the other 90% of Americans. This film examines the hidden struggles of American families, the calculated political maneuvers of the elite, and the long overdue uprising of American workers. With affection for the middle-class and the outrageous attempt to color them as lazy, the film explores the question: How do we make sure workers are paid what they are worth, instead of believing they are only worth what they are (more…)

Arte Poquito

10:00 am Arte Poquito is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for babies and toddlers ages 0 months to 4 years and their caregivers that cultivates creativity and self-expression through the exploration of Hispanic/Latine arts and culture. Participants explore the NHCC Museum, Performing Arts Center, and engage in artmaking, music, movement, dance, drama, and bilingual story time. NHCC instructors model age-appropriate arts techniques that celebrate self-expression, build vocabulary, and strengthen both fine-motor and gross-motor skills in a fun environment. Free Community Event. Please register below or call the NHCC Welcome Center at (more…)

Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime

10:00 am Head to the Center for our next Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime, featuring a pair of Halloween tales: Just a Minute! A Trickster Tale and Counting Book, by Yuyi Morales, and Los Gatos Black on Halloween, by Marisa Montes. Free Community Event. For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Please register below or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance. This event is generously supported by NM Gas.

Sandra’s School of Dance: Lights, Camera, Dance Recital 2024

10:00 am, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm Sandra’s School of Dance presents Lights, Camera, Dance Recital 2024. Get ready for Lights, Camera, Dance; a movie-themed extravaganza at Sandra’s School of Dance! Step into the spotlight as our talented dancers bring your favorite films to life through their incredible performances. From iconic dance sequences to show-stopping routines, this recital will transport you to the magical world of cinema. Tickets will be available starting on April 20, 2024 at 10:00 am. $20, $25, & $30 Advance Sales April 20th (more…)

Sixth Annual Women’s Art Show: Linda Valencia Martinez

10:00 am — 4:00 pm Linda Valencia Martinez’s vision was to highlight NM women artists and give them the opportunity to showcase their art and sell it at the same time. This is a great opportunity to start your Holiday shopping and support local! Kelly Sanchez (Martinez, Hart, Sanchez & Romero, P.C.), Hispano Chamber of Commerce, and Margarita Maestas Free community event

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