We just wanted to let you know what great speakers will be here in February! During less than 4 short weeks, the Story of New Mexico cooks up lots of tasty local flavor with some larger-than-life local personalities. The return of Irma Bailey, one of the last of the old-time Indian Traders, is quite an occasion. Here’s a second chance to catch this legend in person. We are also excited about a talk and slide show by Robert Montoya, a talented Tewa artist with a distinguished career, including five firsts in the Annual Santa Fe Indian Market. Enjoy the presence of this extraordinary New Mexican while you learn about the famous mural at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Dr. Ramon Flores guides us through two fascinating “tours” through American history and intertwines this tale with the story of the New Mexico Territory. And, look and listen “up-close-and-personal” with award-winning Albuquerque Journal cartoonist John Trever!
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Check out the presentations for February below. The links take you to the course description where you can register online if you choose. (You can register up until the time of the lecture.) Click here for other registration methods, or call Registration at 277-0077.
The Jacksonian Era
This era started with the election in 1829 of Andrew Jackson, a war hero and someone with whom the common man could identify, and continued until struggles over slavery and the Civil War dramatically reshaped American politics again. Dr. Ramon Flores covers The “Trail of Tears,” Manifest Destiny, how New Mexico became part of the union, the Mexican American War, The “Second Great Awakening,” the Civil War, the Gettysburg Address and much, much more!
Rio Rancho: # 00273 RRR: Feb 5 M 9:30am-11:30am
Albuquerque: # 00273 RAB: Feb 7 W 9:30am-11:30am
The “Best of the Best” in Indian Art
For over 50 years, Irma Bailey has shared her personal connections to “the best of the best” in Indian Arts with museums, galleries and collectors all over the United States. Irma is one of the last of the old-time traders, and on any given day, medicine men, museum curators and artisans may meet in her Albuquerque home studio. If you love Indian art, you’ll enjoy hearing of her extensive insights, artists’ stories and knowledge gathered over the years.
Irma Bailey’s talk and Q&A session will be facilitated by her longtime friend, Albuquerque writer Sharon Niederman.
Rio Rancho: # 00274 FRR: Feb 12 M 9:30am-11:30am
Albuquerque: # 00274 FAB: Feb 14 W 9:30am-11:30am
The United States Emerges as a World Power
What was going on locally in the Territory of New Mexico as our country’s growing industrial and scientific power confirmed America’s promise as a leader among nations? This lecture will cover many of the potent forces of that time, such as the brutal end to the Indian wars and Woodrow Wilson’s vision and legacy, which included two invasions of Mexico. Examine “The War to End All Wars” — World War I and its aftermath, and Franklin Roosevelt’s new vision—“The Good Neighbor Policy.”
Rio Rancho: # 00275 FRR: Feb 19 M 9:30am-11:30am
Albuquerque: # 00275 FAB: Feb 21 W 9:30am-11:30am
Traditional Pueblo Painting
Robert Montoya of Sandia Pueblo will speak and show slides of his renowned painting displayed at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Soe Khuwa Pin, Montoya’s Tewa name, means Fog Mountain, allying him with things of the imagination and spirit. His artwork is a changing blend of contemporary and traditional Indian art styles and draws from the sources of pueblo life, religious symbols, pictographs, and the artist’s imagination. Come and be prepared to ask questions as we listen to him share some of his ideas and how he became an artist.
Rio Rancho only: # 00276 FRR: Feb 26 M 9:30am-11:30am
Political Cartoons
John Trever will speak to us about his award-winning cartoons, seen in Albuquerque’s newspapers. Find out how he comes up with his ideas, how he came to be an artist, how long he’s been doing political art, whether or not he does other art, and how he knows what makes you think (and laugh).
Come to this exciting lecture and bring your questions with you.
Albuquerque only: # 00277 FAB: Feb 28 W 9:30am-11:30am
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