February 6, 2020
Edwina & Charles Milner Women in the Arts Lecture/Exhibit Closing – Quilter Anne Parker
Time: Lecture 6:30 PM Parotti Hall
Closing Reception: 7:30 McCray Gallery
Admission: FREE
Silver City Quilter Anne Parker will lecture on her experience as a woman in the arts. Part of the Edwina & Charles Milner Women in the Arts Lecture Series.
Closing Reception to follow.
This exhibition of quilts is currently on view at McCray Gallery
Presented by Western New Mexico University Cultural Affairs
February 13, 2020
Barrio Manouche – Flamenco gypsy jazz
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: Light Hall Theater
Admission: $15
The San Francisco-based acoustic ensemble performs a repertoire of original compositions with an emotionally charged sound that is instantly recognizable. The group’s international roots shine brightly with members from Spain, Quebec, France, Brazil and California. Barrio Manouche has been recognized for its innovative style, complex technique, and its passion for musical improvisations. With latest collaborations including French Flamenco dancer Fanny Ara, African sacred dance Brazilian dancer Emaye Ama Mizani, as well as Colombian singer Iván Rondón, Barrio Manouche plays what is perhaps the truest definition of World Music.
Presented by Western New Mexico University Cultural Affairs
February 27, 2020
Concert: Sons of Mystro: Hip hop, reggae, pop Violin duo
TIME:7:00 PM
PLACE: Light Hall Theater
Admission: $15
Born in South Florida to a Jamaican father and Barbadian mother, Malcolm, 23, and his 20-year old brother Umoja learned to play violin through South Florida’s public school system. Together, these brothers are Sons of Mystro. They use their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs and their own creations accompanied by beats, and sometimes a DJ & guitarist. They are winners of the Emerging Artist under 21yrs Old award at IRAWMA (International Reggae and World Music Awards) and have been mentored by Black Violin.
Presented by Western New Mexico University Cultural Affairs