Events Calendar

The UNM Department of Theatre and Dance presents Somewhere: A Primer for the End of Days by Marisela Treviño Orta, directed by Juli Hendren.

Years after human manufactured crises have decimated the natural world, two survivors, Cassandra, an entomologist, and her brother Alexander, find hope in following the migration of Monarch butterflies to new nesting grounds. Their path intersects with a truffle farm where a small group of people are hunkering down for the imminent collapse of society. When surviving alone becomes impossible, how do humans move forward together? Will fear of the unknown hold people in the past, or can society transform like the butterfly?

Week #1: September 26 and 27 at 7:30pm, September 28 at 2:00pm
Week #2: October 2 and 3 at 7:30pm, October 4 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
The Experimental Theatre

Tickets at unmtickets.com or the UNM Bookstore

Join legendary dancer, teacher, and choreographer Ana “Rokafella” Garcia for a free class in old school Hip-Hop technique. New Yorker Rokafella has represented women in Hip-Hip for the last three decades, teaches and judges competitions internationally, and has received multiple awards for her teaching, choreography, and the documentary she directed All The Ladies Say. The UNM Department of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to have her in residence and to present this artist talk.

The artist talk will also include a screening of All The Ladies Say, the documentary about veteran and upcoming b-girls directed by Rokafella.

Friday, October 3rd 12pm-1:30pm
The Elizabeth Waters Center for Dance
South Arena

Welcome to UNM Oboe Day for high school oboists in the Albuquerque area! This is a FREE event!

Join Dr. Jillian Kouzel, UNM’s new Professor of Oboe, and the UNM Oboe Studio for a full day of performance, masterclasses, and reed making. Students will receive a t-shirt, lunch, and all necessary materials needed for reed making. Students who already have reed making supplies are strongly encouraged to bring them.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up:
Students should be dropped off at the Fine Arts Building entrance near Popejoy Hall between 8:00–8:30 AM. Pick-up will be at the same location at 5:00 PM.

Parent Attendance:
Parents are welcome to audit sessions throughout the day.

Parking Information:
Paid parking is available at the Cornell Parking Structure, located next to Popejoy Hall. Metered parking is also available along Redondo Drive. Please allow extra time for parking if attending.

8:00 – 8:30 AM – Check-In & Welcome
8:30 – 9:00 AM – Faculty Performance by Dr. Jillian Kouzel
9:00 – 10:30 AM – Masterclass – Part 1
10:30 – 12:00 PM – Reed Making – Part 1: Tying a Reed
12:00 – 1:00 PM – Lunch (provided)
1:00 – 2:30 PM – Masterclass – Part 2
2:30 – 4:00 PM – Reed Making – Part 2: Scraping Techniques
4:00 – 5:00 PM – Q&A / Wrap-Up & Pick-Up

Tamarind is honored to present a significant new collection of lithographs by
American artist and 2024 Frederick Hammersley Artist Residency recipient Harmony Hammond.

This body of work, featuring monoprints and editioned pieces with layered and frayed edges,
pierced surfaces, and hand-drawn text on PVA-coated paper, exemplifies Hammond’s lifelong
exploration of materiality and process.

An opening reception with the artist is scheduled on:
Thursday, October 16, 5–7 pm, and a conversation between curator and writer Nancy Zastudil
and Hammond will be held on Thursday, October 23, 5:30 pm (RSVP required at tamarind@unm.edu).

Gallery Hours (closed Thanksgiving and during UNM’s Winter Break): Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm.

Artistic Director Vladimir Conde Reche presents Apertures – the Fall Student Dance Concert featuring new dance works in flamenco and contemporary. The Student Dance Concerts, presented every fall and spring semester, have always been a cornerstone of the UNM Dance Department, as it offers students a chance to develop their own artistic voice, and present works to an audience, some of them for the first time. This is a unique opportunity to see young fresh voices supported by a team of their peers!

Week #1: October 24 and 25 at 7:30pm, October 26 at 2:00pm
Week #2: October 30 and 31 and November 1 at 7:30pm
Elizabeth Waters Center for Dance

tickets at unmtickets.com or the UNM Bookstore

Get ready for a wildly entertaining romp in Little Shop of Horrors, the cult classic musical where doo-wop meets dark comedy! When meek and shy florist Seymour discovers an exotic and mysterious plant with a taste for more than just sunlight, he finds a way to get the fame and fortune he has always desired – but at a steep and deadly cost. With toe-tapping tunes, quirky characters, and twisted humor, this strange and hilarious tale will leave you screaming—with laughter. Presented by the UNM Department of Theatre and Dance and directed by Kate Clarke.

Week #1: October 31 and November 1 at 7:30pm, November 2 at 2:00pm
Week #2: November 6 and 7 at 7:30pm, November 8 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Rodey Theatre

Tickets at unmtickets.com or the UNM Bookstore