Albuquerque Official Visitors Guide - Spring 2008 - (Page 13)

cultural conversations www.itsatrip.org/culture A lbuquerque is a unique blend of people, cultures, traditions and the creative forms of expression that invite conversation about the past, present and future. Enjoy the landscape from the bosque and cottonwoodlined Rio Grande to the Sandia Mountain range. In between is a host of cultural institutions, restaurants, neighborhoods, galleries, shops and people. All tell the varied stories and histories of this place. While many visitors come to experience the significant influences of Hispanic, Pueblo and Western legacies, contemporary Albuquerque is a multicultural community represented by more than 70 ethnicities. A variety of global events and performances are a testament to this rich congruence of cultures. See the calendar of events for more detailed information on page 26. The 12,000-year-old story of Albuquerque begins with a pictorial canvas from the past at the Petroglyph National Monument. These ancient etchings, carved on basalt between 1300 and 1680 by Pueblo Indians, illustrate important archaeological evidence of prehistoric people. Archaeologists estimate the presence of over 25,000 pictographs, or rock carvings at this cultural site. Albuquerque is an ideal base to explore the region’s vibrant Native American culture. For more detailed information on the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and the 19 area Pueblos, see page 14 of the Albuquerque Visitors Guide. The National Hispanic Cultural Center, the largest in the nation, offers an accessible immersion into the historical, social, political, artistic and cultural heritage of Hispanic traditions from Albuquerque and other Latino cultures around the world. The Mayan pyramid-inspired architecture of the center blends contemporary minimalism with traditional Southwestern materials that inspire a quiet contemplation Albuquerque is a unique blend of people, cultures, traditions and expression. statements share these important family histories: silver jewelers and electric sign shop owners pass their skills onto their children, who merge traditional iconography and skills with a contemporary aesthetic that incorporates a social and political consciousness. In addition to the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the cultural conversation continues all over the city of Albuquerque, in its architecture, museums, cultural institutions, festivals, restaurants and neighborhoods. The continuing journey of the city, the area’s role in the Civil War and New Mexico’s statehood, is revealed at the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History. Through walking tours of Old Town, visitors discover the city’s first and still enchanting neighborhood, founded in 1706. The cultural context for Albuquerque is always evolving and is rooted in a complex history of conquest, shared traditions, food, art, music, dance, science and technology. Albuquerque, New Mexico is a dynamic crossroads of ongoing conversations that speak both to cultural definition and cultural blending. Most importantly, because of the rich, authentic culture and heritage, the experience is easily accessible for visitors. Come—be a part of our story. of the New Mexican experience. Located in the traditionally Hispanic and historic neighborhood of Barelas, one mile south of Downtown Albuquerque, the National Hispanic Cultural Center offers a visual palette of cultural creativity. Traditional religious and utilitarian art forms, such as textiles, tinwork, ceramics, retablos and bultos, provide historical context for 400 years of creativity. The permanent collection includes works from New Mexico, the United States, Latin America and Spain. It is a useful resource for visitors, educators and scholars alike. Many artists in the permanent collection share the legacies of creative expression passed down from one generation to the next. Family histories are critical to understanding cultural context in art. Educational artist continue the cultural conversation • Albuquerque Museum of Art and History • Area pueblo celebrations (year-round) • Coronado State Monument • ¡explora! • Historic Old Town • Holocaust Museum • Indian Pueblo Cultural Center • KiMo Theatre • Maxwell Museum of Anthropology • National Atomic Museum • National Hispanic Cultural Center • New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science • Petroglyph National Monument • Popejoy Hall • Sky City Cultural Center at Acoma Pueblo • South Broadway Cultural Center • Turquoise Museum • University of New Mexico museums www.itsatrip.org www.itsatrip.org 13 http://www.itsatrip.org/culture http://www.itsatrip.org

Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Albuquerque Official Visitors Guide - Spring 2008

Albuquerque Official Visitors Guide - Spring 2008 Contents Welcome to Albuquerque Visitor & Relocation Information Maps Cultural Conversations Pueblo Culture Arts What's New? Family Outings Calendar of Events Ballooning High Desert Golfing Birding in Albuquerque Outdoor Enthusiasm Albuquerque's Original Flavors Shopping Destinations Resource Directory of Marketing Partners Lodging Directory Virtual Ad Index

Albuquerque Official Visitors Guide - Spring 2008

For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.