LUMBRE: A Concert by Emerging Choreographers

The University of New Mexico Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to announce “Lumbre” an inspiring dance concert featuring new works in Contemporary and Flamenco, choreographed and produced by students of the UNM Dance Program.

The Student Dance Concerts have always been a cornerstone of the UNM Dance Program, and “Lumbre” promises to be an extraordinary addition to this tradition. The fall and spring performances are a testament to the passion, dedication, and artistic expression of our students.

Rondeña by Kayla Lyall: Finding Our Most Authentic Selves

Presented in “Lumbre” is Rondeña by MFA student Kayla Lyall, a performance that serves as a representation of the search for our most authentic selves. In the piece, Lyall explores the will to continue, find something from nothing, and explores the highs and lows of life.

Catalyst by Isa De Groote Tavares: Embracing Change

Isa De Groote Tavares presents Catalyst, a work that dives into the decision to leave an entire life behind and start anew. It explores the challenges of being alone, the bittersweetness of change, and the acceptance of transformation.

A Night of Diverse Performances

“Lumbre” offers a diverse array of performances, each exploring something fresh and unique through the medium of dance. From works about heritage and identity, to dance and disability futurities, to rebelling in a proscenium theatre space, the concert is a highlight of the UNM Theatre and Dance productions and not one to miss!

Lumbre
October 27th and 28th and November 3rd and 4th at 7:30pm
October 29th at 2:00pm (sensory friendly performance)
The Elizabeth Waters Center for Dance
301 Yale Blvd NE

Tickets at unmtickets.com or the UNM Bookstore
$12 General, $10 Faculty and Seniors, $8 Staff and Students

12feb(feb 12)10:00 AM10apr(apr 10)5:00 PMFeaturedTamarind Exhibitions: JAUNE QUICK-TO-SEE SMITH: ALL MY RELATIONSGallery hours Tues through Friday from 10am to 5pm2500 Central Ave SE

Event Details

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: All My Relations is organized by Tamarind Institute in
honor of the late American artist, an experienced and prolific printmaker who first connected with Tamarind in 1979 during her graduate years at University of New Mexico at the invitation of Director Emerita Marjorie Devon. Smith would go on to professionally collaborate with the workshop on over 40 editions, the longest-running relationship the workshop has had with any woman artist.
All My Relations features 20 lithographs by Smith, made in residence at Tamarind from 1980 to 2022, alongside works by artists whose paths and practices were influenced through their meeting and longterm relationship with the artist, including Jeffrey Gibson, Rose B. Simpson, Duane Slick, Marie Watt and Emmi Whitehorse.
Private viewings can be scheduled February 9–11, or by appointment
(Email to arrange).
A conversation on Smith’s artistic community and influence will be held on
Thurday, April 2, 5:30pm, with Neal Ambrose-Smith, Emmi Whitehorse, and George Alexander,
moderated by University of New Mexico professor and author Subhankar Banerjee (RSVP, limited capacity).
Public hours to view additional works by Smith from the Tamarind Archive in the study
room at the University of New Mexico Art Museum will be held 2–4pm on Friday, February 13,
March 13, March 27 and April 3 during the course of the exhibition.

Time

feb 12 (thursday) 10:00am - apr 10 (friday) 5:00pm

Location

Tamarind Institute

2500 Central Ave SE

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02apr5:30 PM7:00 PMFeaturedTamarind Exhibition Panel: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: All My RelationsA conversation on Smith’s artistic community and influence2500 Central Ave SE

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Principal Art Lecturer, Jessamyn Lovell, receiving fellowship at the MacDowell Artist Residency

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UNM Theatre Takes on Beckett

Art

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Honoring the Legacy of Jaune Quick-to-see Smith Panel Discussion led by Art & Ecology Professor and Author Subhnakar Banerjee

Art, Faculty Spotlight

Subhankar Banerjee, a professor, photographer, writer, curator, and scholar of environmental humanities. He is also the founder and director of the Center for Environmental Arts & Humanities at UNM.