Women & Creativity 2011 features a fantastic schedule of events, organized and presented by our amazing partners. Programs are diverse in content, theme, cost and location; with events for children, young people and adults, there is truly something for everyone. Y
An important note: Many of the Women & Creativity events require reservations and/or have participation limits. Please consider getting in touch with the presenting contact (listed for each event) in advance!
LOVE: STORIES AND SONGS ABOUT THE SIMPLE SIDE OF LOVE FOR THE UNDER 8 SET AND THEIR COMPANIONS – march 16
What: Interactive stories and songs celebrate the loves and wonder of childhood. Satisfying adults and little ones, Albuquerque favorite’s, Laurie Magovern & Susie Tallman entertain with intelligence and joy. With movement, mime and music, humor and heart, enjoy storytelling and song with a modern twist.
When: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 9:30 – 10:30a (additional sessions March 1 & 20 – please see respective dates for time/location details)
Where: Albuquerque Balloon Museum, Albuquerque
Cost: Free
Presented by: Flourish Learning, Susie Tallman and Rock Me Baby Records
Contact: Laurie Magovern, Flourish Learning, laurie@flourishlearning.com, (505) 750-8760
9 FOR 5: NINE NEW MEXICO POETS – march 17
What: New Mexico’s poetry scene is thriving and includes the widest range of styles and perspectives. Join us a for taste of state poetries—nine poets reading for 5 minutes—celebrating women’s poetry in New Mexico. Featuring: Jennifer Acampora, Jasmine Cuffee, Jamie Figueroa, Lisa Gill, Renee Gregorio, Joy Harjo, Joan Logghe, Sawnie Morris and Santana Shorty. After the reading, all New Mexico women poets are invited for food and “sistership” to celebrate women’s writing in NM.
When: Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 6:30p
Where: National Hispanic Cultural Center Domenici Education Center, Albuquerque
Cost: Free
Presented by: Littleglobe
Contact: Valerie MartÃnez, valerie@littleglobe.org, (505) 603-0866
THE F WORD: WOMEN COMEDY WRITERS TALK ABOUT HOW TO WRITE FUNNY – march 19
What: A panel discussion with two of Hollywood’s top women comedy writers including Emmy award winner Tracy Newman (Ellen, According to Jim, Cheers) and Cindy Caponera (Second City, Saturday Night Live, Shameless).
When: Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 2:00p
Where: Hotel Andaluz, Barcelona Ballroom, 125 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque
Cost: $10
Presented by: Art of the Song Enterprises, Inc, with additional support from the Albuquerque Film Office
Contact: Vivian Nesbitt, vivnesbitt@gmail.com, (505) 344-2650
516 WORDS READING: LATINA POETS – march 26
What: 516 ARTS presents an evening of poetry and music in the gallery, featuring New Mexico Latina poets Cathy Arellano, Andrea Serrano, Jessica Helen Lopez, Georgia Santa Maria and Maria Leyba. This event is part of the Women & Creativity series organized by the National Hispanic Cultural Center, and is in conjunction with the exhibition “Latino/a Visual Imaginary: Intersection of Word & Image” (on view at 516 ARTS during the month of March 2011).
When: Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 8:00p
Where: 516 Arts, 516 Central SW, Albuquerque
Cost: Free and open to the public
Presented by: 516 Arts
Contact: Suzanne Sbarge, 516 Arts, 516 Central Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, (505) 242-1445
WOMEN AUTHORS EVENT – march 31
What: La Tiendita will feature fourteen New Mexico woman authors and one illustrator. The authors will provide short readings, talk about their experiences in becoming published and answer questions. Learn more at www.nhccnm.org
When: Thursday, March 31, 2011 from 6:00 – 9:00p
Where: La Tiendita (Museum Gift Store) and Noskin Corridor (Corridor in front of Museum & Museum Store), National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation, 1701 Fourth St SW, Albuquerque
Cost: Free and open to the public
Presented by: National Hispanic Cultural Center
Contact: Mary Noskin, MNoskin@nhccm.org, 505-766-6604
More information here.
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