National Hispanic Cultural Center Seeks Executive Director
NHCC News:
ALBUQUERQUE The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) in Albuquerque is searching for its next executive director. As the administrative and executive officer of the Center, the position requires a seasoned administrator with a record of successful leadership of a multidisciplinary organization, ability for oversite of a professional staff, and experience working collaboratively with boards such as the National Hispanic Cultural Center Board of Directors and the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation. The position is appointed by the Governor.
A division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), the NHCC’s mission is the preservation, promotion, and advancement of Hispanic culture, arts, and humanities. With an annual operating budget of approximately $3 million, the Center presents exhibitions, lectures, book readings, performing arts, and educational programs that are meaningful to
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Albuquerque will celebrate 315 years with virtual performances, fun activities, online shopping and more this April.
The Department of Arts & Culture has teamed up with local businesses and artists to commemorate Albuquerque’s birthday from April 10 through April 25.
A virtual performance by Albuquerque musician Lara Manzanares will be part of Albuquerque’s 315th birthday celebration. (Courtesy of The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs)
Mariachi Tenampa kicks off the celebration with its rendition of “Las Mañanitas.” Mayor Tim Keller will introduce the group and officially wish the city happy birthday at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 10. It can be viewed at facebook.com/cabqculture and on One ABQ Media’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/user/GOVTV16COA. Albuquerque musicians Lara Manzanares and Lone Piñon also will entertain with virtual performances, according
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS NEWS
This week includes three outstanding programs.
Explore the latest online programming from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), bringing the state’s unique blend of cultures into your home through its museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions.
The History and Literary Arts department at the National Hispanic Cultural Center presents the latest online lecture in the series Tertulia Histórica Albuquerque “From Sea To Sand: Holy Week Traditions of Spain, New Mexico and the Philippines” via Zoom on March 20. The presentation will discuss the various traditions of Semana Santa (Holy Week), beginning with their origins in Spain and how they then spread around the world. The lecture will concentrate specifically on two former Spanish colonies – the northernmost frontier of Nueva España, New Mexico, and the Philippines. Register for this free event here.