Popejoy Hall, the University of New Mexico’s premier venue and one of the state’s most popular entertainment sites, celebrates its 40th birthday on Sunday, Oct. 1. Festivities to mark the occasion include a noontime lunch on stage with select guests. At 1 p.m., a public celebration starts outside on Cornell Mall, featuring a short ceremony to honor the occasion commencing at 1:45 p.m.
At 2 p.m., a public celebration will take place inside the building. The event includes birthday cake and other desserts. From 2 to 6 p.m., music and dancing will take place in the main lobby, along with face painting, clowns and balloon animals. At the same time, visitors can also take in a slideshow chronicling Popejoy’s history.
Popejoy Hall serves as the home for The Ovation Series at Popejoy Hall and the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. It was named after former UNM President Tom Popejoy, who served from 1948-68. Born on a ranch near Raton, N.M, Popejoy had a 47-year career at UNM as student, faculty member in economics, comptroller and president.
The hall is located north of the UNM Bookstore, which is on the corner of Cornell and Central.
Come to Popejoy Hall to enjoy one of the many performances by one of the fine local companies or by one of the many international touring acts that come to New Mexico for your enjoyment.
For more information, contact Popejoy Hall at 277-3824 or e-mail to inquiries@popejoyhall.com.
Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at September 13, 2006 04:33 PM