FREE School Day Outreach Events at the NHCC!, Albuquerque

Hey everyone!

The National Hispanic Cultural Center's Educational Programs Department wanted to let you know about three awesome events coming up the first week of March. As part of our Women & Creativity series we are offering four events specifically targeted towards the youth.

First, we have three Free School Day Outreach Events for students at the Center during the school day (see details below). For these events we make reservations for entire classes or small groups by contacting Elsa Menendez at 246-2261 Ext 112 or Elsa.Menendez@state.nm.us.

Second, we have a youth book reading at the Flying Star Downtown on the evening of March 1st. No reservations are required for this event, and there will be light refreshments offered.

I have also attached the full schedule of Women & Creativity events for those who are interested. Please let me know if you have any questions. And please forward this to other educators who might be interested!


Kateri W. García
Outreach Educator
National Hispanic Cultural Center
(505) 246-2261 Ext. 166
kateri.Garcia@state.nm.us



WOMEN and CREATIVITY SCHOOL DAY EVENTS at the
National Hispanic Cultural Center in March 2007




March 1, 2007
Young Adult Book Reading with Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez
Presented by Flying Star, Bookworks and the National Hispanic Cultural Center
Flying Star Downtown, 723 Silver Ave SW , 244-8099 (www.flyingstarcafe.com )
7:00 – 8:30pm, Free

Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, author of The Dirty Girls Social Club, Playing with Boys and Make Him Look Good, will read from her newest novel for young adults Haters. Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez was named breakout literary star by Entertainment Weekly, Woman of the Year by Latina magazine, one of Time magazine's 25 most influential Hispanics in America, and twice named one of the most influential Hispanics in the nation by Hispanic Business magazine. For more information about the author please visit her website at www.alisavaldesrodriguez.com




March 2, 2007
School Day Performance of Rha Goddess
Presented by Harwood Art Center, International Poetry Institute, ABQSlams
ABQ Journal Theatre, National Hispanic Cultural Center
10:00am, Free

Combining vibrant images, linguistic brilliance, hip-hop rhythms, and unflappable honesty, the work of Rha Goddess—artist, poet, and social activist—is legendary. Her trademark style, called "flowetry" (flow-e-tree), is a unique blend of hip-hop spoken word consciousness and song. Goddess honed her lyrical skills in the spoken-word scene of Manhattan's legendary Nuyorican Poets Café. Frequently compared to Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, and Outkast, she is the only major female hip-hop artist who has written, arranged, co-produced, and independently distributed her work. Her debut solo CD, Soulah Vibe, was highly praised in Time and Ms. magazines; and Essence magazine named her as one of 30 Women to Watch in the new millennium. Her performance will be targeted towards young adults, with a Q&A after the performance. Call 246-2261 Ext. 112 to RSVP.



March 6, 2007
School Day Documentary Viewing of Mujeres Valerosas
Presented by Hispanic Women's Council ( www.nmhwc.com)
Bank of America Theatre, National Hispanic Cultural Center
10:00am, Free

Mujeres Valerosas is a documentary book about extraordinary, contemporary women leaders who are members of the New Mexico Hispanic Women's Council. Through essays, photos and short biographies, the editors Vangie Samora, Raqui Martinez and Theresa Cardenas bring to life women who share insightful life lessons and practical approaches to personal and professional success.

At this event you will view a video documentary created by Theresa Cardenas, highlighting a few women in the book. It will be followed by a panel of several women who have been selected to share their story about making choices which lead them to personal fulfillment and professional success in the creative arts. The panel will be moderated by Editor Vangie Samora. This viewing is targeted towards young adults. Call 246-2261 Ext. 112 to RSVP.


March 9, 2007
School Day Performance of Mujeres Valientes
ABQ Journal Theatre, National Hispanic Cultural Center
10:00am, Free

A show with Las Flores del Valle - Leila Flores Dueñas and Carol Vigil - and Company of Albuquerque, featuring corridos and other songs about amazing women who have made history in the Southwest borderlands such as "La Adelita" and "La Rielera". This performance is specifically focused toward a younger audience. Call 246-2261 Ext. 112 to RSVP.