New Mexico Kids! Calendar & Virtual Activities In addition to Nov/Dec events, New Mexico Kids! family magazine has compiled a list of virtual events, activities and resources for parents and children to turn to in November, December and beyond. Most businesses, schools, organizations and programs have Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts as well as YouTube channels that are easy to find by searching the organization name. As of press time, these events and links were up to date, but as things are changing rapidly, sometimes daily, schedules and listings are subject to change. Fingers crossed, the usual calendar will return for our Jan/Feb issue. To have your events listed for free in that issue, fill out our calendar form at newmexicokids.com, or send date, time, place, cost, description of activity, sponsoring organization and contact phone to kids@newmexicokids.com. The deadline is Dec. 2. Calendar listings are not guaranteed due to space limitations. All phone numbers have a 505 area code unless otherwise noted.
Arts & Crafts Nov 8 & Dec 13, Virtual Family Mornings at Folk Art, 10-11am. This program features grab-and-go art kits and a Zoom program with the theme,“Weaving Worlds” as well as a story time and show-and-tell. Kits can be picked up prior to the Zoom meeting; register online. Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, 476-1200, internationalfolkart.org. Nov 12 & Dec 8, Online: Watercolor Class, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 5:30-7pm. A workshop using watercolor paints. Look at and discuss O’Keeffe’s watercolor paintings, learn use of color, blending and paint application; ages 12+ are welcome with their adults. Advanced registration required. $5/$20/$30 sliding scale, okeeffemuseum.org. Nov 19, Pinecone Crafts (Trees and Gnomes): Virtual Program, 8am. Join via Zoom to create art. Registrants will be provided with a starter kit which can be picked up at either library after Nov 9; a family friendly craft but is geared toward adults. Free, rrnm.gov/4217/Library-Information-Services. Dec 16 & 17, Virtual Craft Party: Peppermint Bath Bombs, 6:30pm, Wed; 8:30pm, Thurs. Make three peppermint bath bombs. Upon registration a box will be delivered with all supplies needed to make bath bombs at home; use them as ornaments until you are ready to use them. A tutorial will also be available for those who can’t make the live event, abqtodo.com. Family Art from Home and Downloadable Coloring Pages can be found at ABQ Museum’s “Trending@abqmuseum” page, cabq.gov/culturalservices/ albuquerque-museum/trending. Museum of International Folk Art offers DIY projects to make at home, including “Corn Husk Dolls/Figures,” “Clay Animals”and “Amate Paintings.” Check for lesson plans, exhibits, blogs and virtual tours. Check the Facebook page for virtual “Family Mornings @ Folk Art” and other videos and activities, moifa.org/visit/online.html.
Classes & Workshops Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Creative Activities Online offer artistic and compositional techniques with familyfriendly activities like “Abstract Watercolors” and “Friends and Family Tree,” okeeffemuseum.org/education/ creative-activities. Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & Dec 6, 13, 20, 27, Kadampa Center Meditation for Kids Online, 10-11:30am. In this lighthearted and fun class, children will build inner strength and confidence by developing good qualities with a short meditation, teaching and activities to help increase patience, respect, giving and kindness; ages 4-13; parents welcome. Free, meditationinnewmexico.org/calendar. Nov 20 & Dec 18, Virtual Colcha Community Stich-Along, 1pm. This workshop is instructed by an award-winning artist who will demonstrate as well as answer questions. Free, register online nmnhcc.org/events.
Cultural Centers & Museums Albuquerque Museum Online has family-friendly activities including art projects made from materials around the house, coloring pages, art collections and podcasts as well as and family friendly activities on Facebook, cabq.gov/museumtrending. Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe is Now Streaming. CCA celebrates creativity across the arts, humanities and sciences with virtual programming, ccasantafe.org. El Ranchos De Las Golondrinas has added to their website trivia questions and profiles of famous faces in NM history, hands-on history activities, cultural crafts and traditional NM recipes, golondrinas.org. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Virtual Culture Guide offers a selection of resources including videos of the center’s cultural Native dance performances, suggested reading and a short feature on the exhibits, indianpueblo.org/ category/virtual-pueblo-culture-guide. National Hispanic Cultural Center offers virtual experiences including online building visits on its website, social media and YouTube channel, nhccnm.org. “NM Art Tells New Mexico History” is a journey through the NM Museums of Art’s rich collections of paintings, prints, sculptures and photographs bringing the state’s heritage to students, teachers, families and art and history lovers. Themes include: Pueblo People, Opening the West, Growing NM, People, Places and Politics, nmartmuseum.org/ nmhistory. NM Dept of Cultural Affairs has links with information about museums, historic sites and other institutions that have resources, activities and exhibits online. This includes info for Museum of Space History, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, NM Museum of Art,
NM History Museum, NM Historic Sites, NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, NM Art Museum, National Hispanic Cultural Center, Museum of International Folk Art, Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Libraries, Historic Preservation and Archaeology, newmexicoculture.org. NM’s Eight State Museums and seven of its historic sites are now partially open to the public. These facilities have resumed operation at 25 percent of normal capacity; for more info go to newmexicoculture.org/visit. NM Museum of Natural History & Science is now open from 10am-4pm, Wed-Sun, masks are required. The website has resources and educational material as well as Storytime, an online version of “Mineral Monday,”coloring sheets and online exhibits. Also check for content on social media, nmnaturalhistory.org. Santa Fe Children’s Museum Garden, 9-10:30am & 11am-12:3pm, Mon; 910:30am, & 11am-12:30pm, 1:30-3pm & 3:305pm, Fri-Sun. The Earthworks Garden is open, online reservations are required. The inside of the museum remains closed but “Museum From Home” is available one the website. $5/$4, if cost is prohibitive email children@santafechildrensmuseum.org, santafechildrensmuseum.org/ visit/museum-from-home. Wonders on Wheels is the mobile museum program of the NM Dept of Cultural Affairs. The “WoW” RV travels all over the state bringing museum exhibits to the people of NM. To schedule: jamie.brytowski@state.nm.us.
Dance Dec 7-11, Shira Greenberg’s “Nutcracker on the Rocks,” Virtual Workshop, 5-7pm. Learn choreography from favorite scenes. All five workshops will be taught via Zoom and will be lead by Greenberg and a cast member. $25 single day/$100 full week, scholarships available, Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts, 224-9808, KeshetArts.org. Dec 12, Shira Greenberg’s “Nutcracker on the Rocks:” A Reflection - Archival Footage and Behind-theScenes Stories with Alumni Cast +
Crew, 6:30-8pm. Gather via Zoom to watch selected scenes with live commentary and stories. Ask questions and watch clips from past years. Free-$10, Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts, 224-9808, KeshetArts.org.
Education and Tutoring APS@Home supports at-home learning for grades K-5 and their families by broadcasting a weekday morning schedule of televised APS classes on their YouTube channel, newmexicopbs.org/ what-we-do/education/aps-at-home.
Exhibits Nov 1-22, “Ruminations on A Bosque Murmuration.” An installation celebrating the ever-changing Bosque by Sandria Cook is on display. Open Space Visitor’s Gallery, 6500 Coors NW, 8978831, cabq.gov. Nov 19, 3rd Thursday Online: “30 Americans,” 6:30-8:30pm. ABQ Museum highlights the exhibit with live streamed music and a virtual tour. Hosted by Cathryn McGill of the NM Black History Month Organizing Committee. Also, Join YogaZo for an hour of live streamed yoga from the museum. abq.gov/culturalservices/albuquerque-museum/events/ 3rd-thursday-online-30-americans-1. ABQ Museum Online Exhibition Page has links to the Sculpture Gardens, West Atrium and Lobby, East Atrium and Patio, Cuarto Centenario, Amphitheater and a comment book. cabq.gov/culturalservices/albuquerque-museum/sculpture-garden-exhibition/home. OffCenter Community Arts is open noon-2pm, Tues & Weds for art kit pickup, donations and art drop off. Open studio is open noon-3pm, Thurs with a limit of five participants, masks required. OffCenter Community Arts, 808 Park SW, 247-1172, offcenterarts.org.
Fairs & Festivals Nov 7-8, Cottonwood Balloon Glow, 7:30-9pm. Experience a hot air balloon
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