The University of New Mexico and De Colores, Inc. will present the 2006 Hispanic Culture Festival, celebrating its 14th anniversary through art, music, dance, song, food, poetry and leadership recognition. Month-long activities will be held at locations on UNM main campus and throughout the Albuquerque community.
Events include:
· Thursday, Sept. 14 – Body art demonstration, SUB, 11 a.m to 2 p.m.
· Friday, Sept. 15 – Diez y seis de septiembre celebration, El Centro de la Raza, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· Tuesday, Sept. 19 – New Mexico poetry featuring Levi Romero, UNM SUB Atrium, noon to 1 p.m.
· Friday, Sept. 22 – Student art exhibition, SUB and El Centro de la Raza, 4:30 p.m.; Book signing by Naasario Garcia, Ana Baca, Cheo Torres and Andrew Lovato, UNM SUB, 7 p.m.; Salsa Dance, UNM SUB Ballroom, 8 - 11 p.m.
· Saturday, Sept. 23 through Monday, Sept. 24 – U.S. National Body Art Competition, Embassy Suite Hotel (visit nmbodypaintingfestival.com)
· Tuesday, Sept. 26 – Chicano Jam performances by New Mexican musicians, SUB Atrium, noon to 1 p.m.
· Tuesday, Oct. 3 – Performance by Folklorico Lumbre de UNM and UNM Alma Flamenco, SUB Atrium, noon to 1 p.m.
· Saturday, Oct. 14 – “Unsung Heroes” banquet, SUB ballroom, 6 – 9 p.m., dinner; 9 – midnight, dance.
These events are co-sponsored by the UNM Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, UNM El Centro de la Raza, UNM Student Union, UNM College Enrichment/Special Programs, UNM Student Activities Center, UNM Bookstore, UNM Recruitment Services and De Colores, Inc.
For more information, call Jennifer Gomez-Chavez, 277-7763, or Lillian Valdez, 842-1406.
Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu