| April 2005 - Heritage Month |
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Saturday, April 16
7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Opening Day Ceremonies: Festivities will include a balloon lift-off, Parade of Eras pageant, artisan market, music and dance performances, children's activities and much more, Balloon FIesta Park. |
Saturday, April 16 - Friday, April 22
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Reading of Don Quixote: "Don Quixote," by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra," has been named one of the 100 greatest novels. To celebrate the monumental achievement of Hispanic culture and encourage re(reading) of classical works, join President Louis Caldera, the Director of the Cervantes Institute, Joaquin Garrido, and others as they read a chapter from the book, noon to 8 p.m. on April 16 and 17, 1 - 7 p.m., on April 18, 19, 20, and 21 and 1 - 3:45 p.m. on April 22, Ortega Hall 335 and the third floor lounge, 277-7361. |
Friday, April 22
2:30 - 4 p.m. |
Historical Walking Tours: Enjoy historical walking tours of UNM's campus by tour facilitators Terry Gugliotta, University Archivist and Joe McKinney, retired University Planner. Meet at Hodgin Hall, space is limited so email or call to reserve a place, evsanch@unm.edu or 277-1989. |
Friday, April 22
4:30 p.m. |
John Gaw Meem Lecture: "Albuquerque's Architectural Identity Crisis," by Chris Wilson, 122 Northrop, 277-5885. |
Saturday, April 30
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Health and Humanity Fest: Explore multicultural health traditions, demonstrations, samples, informational booths and children's and family activities, Maxwell Museum, 277-5963. |
Saturday, April 30
2 p.m. |
Book Event: Featuring "Women of the New Mexico Frontier, 1846-1912," by Cheryl J. Foote and "Return to Abo" by Sharon Niederman, UNM Bookstore, aespo@unm.edu or 277-9752. |
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| May 2005 - Museum/Visual Arts Month |
Thursday, May 5
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
5 de Mayo Celebration: Entertainment and information intended to education the public about the significance of the Mexican battle of Puebla, sponsored by El Centro de la Raza, UNM South Mall, isela@unm.edu or call 277-5020. |
| Friday, May 6 |
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Tour: A day trip to the three 17th-century pueblos of Salinas National Monument, register at Continuing Education at dce.unm.edu or 277-0077. |
Saturday, May 7
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Scavenger Hunt: Prizes will be given away and enter to win larger prizes through the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau, Maxwell Museum, Silver Family Geology Museum and Meteorite Museum, 277-5963. |
Saturday, May 7
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Arts & Crafts Activities: For children and families, Maxwell Museum, 277-5963. |
Saturday, May 7
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Raza Graduation: Music, food and fun to recognize Hispano students for their academic successes, sponsored by El Centro de la Raza. For location and time contact isela@unm.edu or call 277-5020. |
Tuesday, May 10 - Saturday, May 14
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Scavenger Hunt: Prizes will be given away and enter to win larger prizes through the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau, Maxwell Museum, 277-5963. |
Wednesday, May 11
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Indian Bread Baking Demonstration and Sale: Fresh horno bread, Indian tacos, fry bread, pastries and more, Maxwell Museum, 277-5963. |
Thursday, May 12
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Arts & Crafts Activities: For children and families, Maxwell Museum, 277-5963. |
| Wednesday - Thursday, May 13 - 14 |
Crownpoint Rug Auction: Visit this significant monthly cultural event, see traditional weavers and view handmade Navajo rugs, register at Continuing Education at dce.unm.edu or 277-0077. |
Saturday, May 21
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Saori Weaving Demonstration: Demonstrations, hands on weaving, sale of textiles and slide presentation and lecture by Dr. Kathryn Klein, curator of Ethnology, Maxwell Museum, 277-5963. |
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| June 2005 - Dance Month |
Wednesday, June 1
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Lecture: "The Sephardic Legacy: Crypto Jews," by Dr. Stanley Hordes, Continuing Education, dce.unm.edu or 277-0077. |
Tuesday, June 7
6:30 p.m. |
Voices of the Southwest Summer Lecture: Award-winning writer Tony Hillerman will read from his latest book "Skeleton Man," present a talk and answer questions. He will also conduct a book signing at the end of the evening, SUB Grand Ballroom, kwent2@unm.edu or 277-0896. |
Wednesday, June 8
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Lecture: "Forest Health and Fire Prevention," by Karen Takai/Sandia Ragner, Continuing Education, dce.unm.edu or 277-0077. |
Friday, June 10
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Arboretum Walking Tour: Participants will have the opportunity to learn about tree care, landscaping, planting and pruning. The tour begins at the east end of the Duck Pond across from Zimmerman Library and ends at the Welcome Center, email or call to reserve a place, evsanch@unm.edu or 277-1989. |
Saturday, June 11
(departure time verified at registration) |
Field Trip: "Shidoni Foundry, lunch at Gabriel's," register at Continuing Education, dce.unm.edu or 277-0077. |
Tuesday, June 14
6:30 p.m. |
Voices of the Southwest Summer Lecture: Albuquerque Journal columnist Jim Belshaw and collaborator Beth Corbin-Hsi, will present "Closing the Chart: A Dying Physician Examines Family, Faith and Medicine," free, Anthropology Room 163, Contact Dawn Davis at 277-4854 or kwent2@unm.edu. |
Wednesday, June 15
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Lecture: "The Changing Patterns of Nursing," by Sylvia Stuit, Continuing Education, dce.unm.edu or 277-0077. |
Wednesday, June 15
7 - 9 p.m. |
Musical Theater Performance: VanAnn Moore, international singer and actress wrote, directs and stars in the one-woman performance of "Molly Brown," Continuing Education Building, joanrc@unm.edu
or 277-6164. |
Tuesday, June 21
6:30 p.m. |
Voices of the Southwest Summer Lecture: Freelance Journalist Pari Noskin Taichert, will present her debut novel "The Clovis Incident: A Mystery." On the same program noted anthropologist David E. Sturat will read from his Pulitzer entry novel "The Guaymas Chronicles: La Manddera," free, Anthropology Room 163, kwent2@unm.edu, 277-4854. |
Wednesday, June 22
3 - 5 p.m. |
Lecture by American Studies Professor Gerald Vizenor and performance by a contemporary D.J. and native break dancers on Cornell Mall. Sponsored by Kiva Club and Native American Studies Indigenous Research Group. Contact lmellas@unm.edu, 277-5915. |
Saturday, June 24 (departure time verified at registration)
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Field Trip: "Chimayo, Centinela and Ortega Weavers," register at Continuing Education, dce.unm.edu or 277-0077. |
Sunday - Monday, June 25 - 26
(departure time verified at registration)
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Field Trip: "Butterflies at Sugarite Canyon near Raton," register at Continuing Education, dce.unm.edu or 277-0077. |
Tuesday, June 28
6:30 p.m. |
Voices of the Southwest Summer Lecture: Judith van Gieson, the nationally-know, award-winning writer will present "The Shadow of Venus," a Claire Reynier mystery. Price is free. Anthropology Room 163. Contact Dawn Davis at 277-4854, kwent2@unm.edu. |
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| July 2005 - Music Month |
Tuesday, July 5
6:30 p.m. |
Voices of the Southwest Summer Lecture: Demetria Martinez, winner of the Western States Award for fiction presents her book "Mother Tongue." Also presenting on July 5 is Sherry Robinson, jouralist and freelance writer who will discuss her non-fiction book "Apache Voices: Their Stories of Survival As Told to Eve Ball." Price is Free. Anthropology Room 163, Contact Dawn Davis at 277-4854, kwent2@unm.edu |
Friday, July 8 (departure time verified at registration)
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Field Trip: "New Mexico Wineries," register at Continuing Education, dce.unm.edu or 277-0077. |
| Tuesday, July 12 |
Voices of the Southwest Summer Lecture: M David E. Stuart will read from "The Guaymas Chronicles: Zone of Tolerance," and Max Evans, author of "Hi-Lo Country," and "Rounders" will present along with his biographer, Slim Randles, "Ol' Max Evans: The First Thousand Years," free, Anthropology Room 163, 277-4854 or kwent2@unm.edu. |
Wednesday, July 13
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Lecture: "Revolution by Rail: The Coming of the Santa Fe Railroad to New Mexico," by Dr. Spencer Wilson, Continuing Education, dce.unm.edu or 277-0077. |
Saturday, July 16 (departure time verified at registration)
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Field Trip: "Lavender Fields of El Rancho de las Golondrinas, lunch at La Choza, and guided walking tour of Las Vegas," register at Continuing Education, dce.unm.edu or 277-0077. |
Wednesday, July 20
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Lecture: "The 1980 Prison Riot: A Factual Account," by Adolf Saenz, Continuing Education, dce.unm.edu or 277-0077. |
Friday - Saturday, July 22 - 23 (departure time verified at registration)
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Field Trip: "Santa Fe Opera: The Barber of Seville," register at Continuing Education, dce.unm.edu or 277-0077. |
Wednesday, July 27
11:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
Mexican Traditional Medicine Fair: Featuring more than 40 curanderos; and healers from Mexoco; Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Eliseo Torres; Dr. Arturo Ornelas Lizardi/Director of El Centro Desarrolo Humano hacia a la Comunidad in Cuernavaca; exhibitors, lectures, mini-demonstrations, massage, acupuncture, reflexology and much more, sponsored by UNM Work/Life Committee, UNM Cornell Mall, east of SUB, 277-1989. |
Wednesday, July 27
7 p.m. |
Lecture: UNM Music Professor Maria Williams, Native American composers Louis Ballard (Quapaw/Cherokee) and Ravon Chacon (Navajo). Keller Hall. Sponsored by Kiva Club and Native American Studies Indigenous Research Group. Contact lmellas@unm.edu, 277-5915. |
Friday, July 29 (departure time verified at registration)
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Field Trip: "Northern New Mexico Wineries," register at Continuing Education, dce.unm.edu or 277-0077. |
Saturday, July 30
9 a.m. - noon |
Colloquium Series: "Modern Highways and Byways," part of the "All Roads Lead to Albuquerque Tricentennial Colloquium Series." Celebrate the U.S. Territorial and Statehood eras with a cultural presentation, images, photographs, a book exhibit, and a series of lectures, free, Student Union Building, Ballroom C, asclark@unm.edu or 346-2890.
Speakers will include Sam Montoya/NM Stagecoach Association, presenting "Stagecoaches, Buckboards and Wagons: The Early Anglo-American Period;" Laurel Wallace/NM Dept. of Transportation will present "Before the Big I: El Camino Real Highway;" Dr. Art Gomez/National Park Service will present "That Ribbon of Highways: Route 66 and Regional Identity in New Mexico;" Jennifer Riordan/UNM Health Sciences will present "Interstates, Freeway, and Life in the Fast Lane: The Big I Monday Morning Blues;" and Laurie Frantz/State Scenic Byways Coordinator, "Corrales Road: Maintaining an Agricultural Road in an Urban Setting." |