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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: Pep-

permint 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 Down-

loadable 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 Com-

munity 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 Vir-

tual 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 Gar-

den, 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 +

Santa Fe

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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glow. Event entrance is on the north side of the mall by Fallout Trampoline Arena. Drive through and admire a night sky illuminated with tethered hot air balloons. $10 adv online/$20 at the gate, 10000 Coors NW, cottonwoodmall.com.

Nov 8-14, Virtual Cosmic Carnival.

Download the SkySafari app to view the stars and discover the cosmos, cabq.gov/cosmic, files.constantcontact.com/cd4453af201/d4 0491c8-c6a9-4f72-ba8d-62e871460afa.pdf.

Nov 9-22, Friends of Folk Art World

of Treasures Online Auction, 9am5pm. Browse premium, quality handmade art for purchase as a fundraiser for the museum’s education and exhibit programs; register at 9am. Free, Museum of International Folk Art, internationalfolkart.org.

Nov 26, Gathering of the Nations Presents “Vintage Video Rewinds

from the Vault,” 3pm. Tune in as the Gathering of Nations live streams videos from the Gathering of the Nations Pow Wow vault, gatheringofnations.com.

Nov 27, Christmas Lighting at Santa

Fe Plaza, 3-8pm. Watch fire truck parades and see Santa & Mrs. Claus. Free, Santa Fe Plaza, santafenm.gov. Dec 5, Twinkle Light Parade, 5pm. This family-friendly holiday event will roll through Albuquerque’s Historic Nob Hill on Central Ave between Washington and Girard and will feature hundreds of floats, marching bands, cars, bikes and Santa. Free, Nob Hill, 768-3556, cabq.gov/culturalservices.

Dec 13, Railyard Market’s Virtual

Holiday Market. Enjoy the best of ABQ’s local small businesses via virtual ordering, drive-thru to pick up crafts and made-from-scratch foods, railyardsmarket.org/holiday-market.php. River of Lights 2020, Check cabq.gov for information for the 2020 event. There will be 600 holiday displays at NM’s largest walk-through light show.

Libraries

Nov 20, Doctor Who Day. Titan Comics has announced the return of “Doctor Who” Comics Day this year with a new comic collection and series. Celebrations at both Rio Rancho libraries; all ages. Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, 891-5013; Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE, 8915012, riorancholibraries.org.

ABQ and Bernalillo Public

Libraries: Most libraries are open with new hours and guidelines. There are lists on websites with links for book fans, homework help, exercise games & indoor activities, abqlibrary.org. Placitas Community Library offers material for pick-up during special operating hours as well as limited meeting room hours. Reserve items via the library catalog, email, phone or in person; “Children’s Virtual Programs” can be found at their site, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas, 867-3355, placitaslibrary.com/programs/ childrens-virtual-programs-at-the-library. Rio Rancho Libraries has limited services and hours including hold & pick up, copy, scan and fax, laptop checkout, library cards and fine payments. The website offers educational games and study tools. Hold and pickup is by appointment only from 9am-3pm, 8968818, rrnm.gov/4217/Library-InformationServices. Santa Fe Public Libraries now offer curbside pickup of library materials and print jobs at all locations. The website offers home and online learning, eresources, links for card holders, webinars, live stream “Garden Sprouts at Home,” “Bilingual Books and Babies,” “Music Movement” videos & other activities on Facebook, santafelibrary.org/ library-services-during-our-closure, santafelibrary.org/e-resources. Vista Grande Public Library has programs for children and families including stories and online resources. It is open

for pickup service only noon-4pm, TueFri; noon-3pm, Sat; return items to outside drop box, free wifi 8am-8pm daily in parking lot, 14 Avenida Torreon, El Dorado, vglibrary.org.

Music

Nov 6, Las Cafeteras, Virtual Con-

cert, 6:30pm. This concert will be recorded for the La Cosecha bilingual education conference. Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music and telling modern day stories; all ages, ampconcerts.org. Nov 8, Ensemble Royales, 4pm. Rediscover a sense of child-like wonder, as The SF Symphony’s Virtual Concert Series moves to the Santa Fe Children’s Museum. Intimate duets by Ravel, Hande and Piazzola. Explore the Museum’s Community Garden with four Symphony ensembles. $20 per household, santafesymphony.org/event/ensembles-royale.

Nov 12, Byland Live Stream Album

Release Experience, 7:30pm. This ABQbased band is the cinematic folk/indierock project of Alie Renee Byland; all ages. Pay as you feel/suggested donation $10, ampconcerts.org.

Nov 12-14, Lucinda Williams Live

Stream, 6pm. “Southern Soul:” From Memphis to Muscle Shoals & More; all ages. $20-$40, ampconcerts.org.

Nov 19-21, Lucinda Williams Live

Stream, 6pm. “Bob’s Back Pages:” A Night of Bob Dylan Songs; all ages. $20$40, ampconcerts.org.

Nov 22, SF Symphony Virtual Con-

cert Series, 4pm. An environmentalthemed program alongside WildEarth Guardians. $20 per household, santafebotanicalgarden.org.

Nov 29, NM Performing Arts Society

2020 Winter Solstice Concert, 5:307pm. Live streamed from the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel in Santa Fe, 4-5pm. Ring in the holiday season with the Symphony; enjoy a chamber orchestra presentation of Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, conducted by Maestro Guillermo Figueroa, as well as holiday favorites from The Santa Fe Symphony brass,

strings, santafe.com/event/christmastreasures.

Dec 3-5, Lucinda Williams Live

Stream, 6pm. “Funny How Time Slips Away:” A Night of ‘60s Country Classics; all ages. $20-$40, ampconcerts.org.

Dec 17-19, Lucinda Williams Live

Stream, 6pm. “Have Yourself a Rockin’ Little Christmas” with Lucinda; all ages. $20-$40, ampconcerts.org.

Dec 31, Lucinda Williams Live

Stream, 6pm. “It’s Only Rock and Roll” A Tribute to the Rolling Stones; all ages. $20-$40, ampconcerts.org.

City of ABQ Virtual Cultural Experi-

ences Webpage offers playlists packed with ABQ musicians, livestream concerts from past performances at the BioPark and DIY Video Media, cabq.gov/culturalservices/special-events-festivals/ virtual-cultural-experiences.

Open Houses

Nov 19, Early College Academy/ Career Enrichment Center Virtual

Open House, 5:45-7:15pm, ECA is an APS magnet high school. CEC provides indepth career-focused learning opportunities. Information, schedules, virtual room visits available, plus meet teachers and ask questions, cec.aps.edu.

Dec 5, Placitas Library Open House,

10:30am. This live program with storyteller and entertainer Shana Banana will celebrate Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Christmas. Free, Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas, 867-3355, placitaslibrary.com.

School Break Camps

Nov 3, Science is Everywhere Elec-

tion Day Camp, 7:30am-5:30pm. Students K-7 can experience exciting science and fun activities; bring a lunch, two snacks and a refillable water bottle. Camp will maintain COVID-19 screenings. $75/$65 members, The National Museum of Nuclear Science, 601 Eubank SE, 2452137, nuclearmuseum.org.

Dec 21-24 & Dec 28-31, Winter Camp at Congregation Albert Early Child-

hood Center, 9am-3pm. Art, science, cooking (within safety guidelines) and play for young learners ages 2-7. Stringent COVID guidance followed; all faiths and families welcome. $50 per day/$185 per week, Congregation Albert ECC, 3800 Louisiana NE, 883-0306, congregationalbert.org.

Science & Nature

Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Dec 7 & 14, Vir-

tual STEM Nights, 6-6:30pm. Explora educators create activities with children’s developmental levels in mind. Children will have the opportunity to learn from, and work with older and younger peers and make new friends, explora.us/programs/virtual-stem-nights.

Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 & Dec 4, 11, Garden

Sprouts Live Stream, 10-11am. Livestream on Zoom. Free, santafebotanicalgarden.org.

Nov 19-21, Crane Festival 2020, Vir-

tual Event. Enjoy festival events from home like the Expo Tent, premium photo and bird webinars and the Wildlife Zone. Visit the Facebook page or FriendsofBosquedelApache.org.

Nov 21, Return of the Sandhill

Cranes Virtual Event, cabq.gov/cranes.

Nov 27 & Dec. 4, Community Day at

the SF Botanical Garden, 10am-4pm. Bring the family for free admission to the Garden for NM residents and students. Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org.

ABQ BioPark Limited Reopening.

The Botanic Garden, Tingley Beach and the Zoo are now open with online timed ticketing, one-way paths and increased frequent cleaning of touch-points. The Zoo is open 9am-5pm Tue-Sun; The Botanic Garden is open 9am-5pm. TueSun; Tingley Beach is open, all visitors must wear a mask, Aquarium and indoor areas remain closed, cabq.gov. Audubon NM Offers Audubon Kids is an online space available in English and Spanish that provides new, fun activities each week, including nature activities, games, quizzes and DIY projects as well as virtual events and activities on social

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media sites, nm.audubon.org/camp-programs. BioPark Connect has interactive educational resources for parents and teachers about ABQ BioPark’s plants and animals with activities and resources focused on things that can be done at home, cabq.gov/culturalservices/ biopark/biopark-connect.

Fractal Fridays Online, some of the same fractal graphics shown under the planetarium dome can be enjoyed on a computer monitor at home. See Facebook and YouTube, nmnaturalshistory.org.

NM Wildlife Center in Española,

10am-4pm, Mon-Sat. Temporary changes include calling ahead for reservations strongly recommended, groups limited to 10, masks required (available for purchase) and indoor spaces will be closed including restrooms. $5/$3 children/free under age 4, NMWC, 19 Wheat Street, Española, 753-9505, newmexicowildlifecenter.org. Santa Fe Botanical Garden is open 9am-noon & 2-5pm, Thu-Mon. All tickets must be reserved in advance. Sky Maps, the monthly map usually available outside of the planetarium entrance at the Natural History Museum, can be printed at home and includes a list that points out events happening each night, Skymaps.com. Take It Outside! The Pajarito Environmental Education Center in Los Alamos has an online series with daily activities and challenges for all ages, peecnature.org/take-it-outside.

Stage

Nov 7 & 8, “Songs for a New World,”

Online Event, 7:30pm, Sat; 2pm, Sun. This is the first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (“Parade,” “Bridges of Madison County”). It’s a moving collection of powerful songs that examine life, love and choices. $15-$45, abqlittletheatre.org.

Nov 13-15, Monte Python’s “SPAMALOT” Socially-Distant Concert-

ish Version. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. $15-$25, mtsabq.org.

Storytelling

Nov 1-30, Online Storytimes. During November, The Placitas Community Library’s children’s committee will present recorded story times on the website to appeal to pre-K through 5th grade. Books are still being ordered and can be reserved at the online catalog. placitaslibrary.com, 867-3355.

Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 & Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Zoom into Storytime! with Ms. Nicole and the Santa Fe Public

Library, 10:30am. Join Ms. Nicole for interactive stories, rhymes and songs; all welcome but aimed at newborns to age 6. Register to receive weekly invitations, docs.google.com/forms/d/1Nl3jVsGOeoIdGlWuXd9InvTM58I3ujK5AvO01euy U4Y/viewform?edit_requested=true.

Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 & Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Stories in the Sky & Music in the

Sky Online, 9:30-11am & 12:30-1:30pm. Enjoy stories, music and movement, including a hands-on craft. Free, facebook.com/groups/BalloonMuseumStorytime.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

encourages caregivers to read books to newborns, infants and toddlers regularly. Sign up children ages 0-5 for the Beanstack app or ask for a reading log at curbside pickup to earn prizes for reading and raising strong readers, santafelibrary.beanstack.com/reader365.

Story Time, NM Museum of Natural

History & Science. Museum educator Misty Carty reads weekly Storytime books and demonstrates related activities on Facebook and YouTube, nmnaturalhistory.org.

Also of Interest

At Home Activities for Families. Find activities from local organizations to help keep families engaged, learning and having fun. Make slime with Explora, try Can Activism with the ABQ Museum, learn about geocaching with the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center and make ice cream in a bag with the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. Find these plus the rest of the list at abqtodo.com/try-this-at-home.

DIG: A New Mexico History Remix

on YouTube, features Hakim Bellamy & New Mexico Youth, search African American Performing Arts Center New Mexico or AAPAC New Mexico.

Nov 5, 12, 19, “Jeopardy!” with ABQ

Little Theatre Online, 7pm. Hosted by ALT executive director, viewers can watch or register to be randomly selected as a contestant, abqlittletheatre.org.

Nov 6, “Mighty Ducks,” Drive-In

Movie, 7pm. A 1992 American sports comedy-drama film about a youth league hockey team. Rio Rancho Events Center, 3001 Civic Center Circle, Rio Rancho, 8917300, santaanstarcenter.com.

Nov 7, Downtown Growers’ Market

Farm to Car Last Day, 10am-1pm. Order products online and pick them up in your car; detailed instructions on website. Pick up at Fusion Theatre, 708 1st NW, ABQ, downtowngrowers.org/ farm-to-car.html, 252-2959.

Nov 7, Motorama at the Downs Santa Fe Drive-In Event: “Sele-

na,”4:30-5:45pm entrance time (gates close at 5:45pm), 6pm movie starts. $25$40, The Downs Santa Fe, 27475 W Frontage Rd, Santa Fe, eventbrite.com/o/motorama-at-thedowns-santa-fe-30858889653.

Nov 8, NMCCC Cruise and Scavenger

Hunt, 2-4:30pm. NM Council of Car Clubs & ABQ Museum Old Town Area’s Fall Cruise and Scavenger Hunt starts at the ABQ Museum parking lot for a leisurely drive through the Country Club area. Dash plaque for the first 100 entrants, three winners get cash awards. Free maps and driving directions/$5 optional scavenger hunt/trivia quiz entry, 2000 Mountain NW, cabq.gov/culturalservices/albuquerque-museum/events/ nmccc-cruise.

Dec 3, “Jeopardy!” Champion Showdown with ABQ Little Theatre

Online, 7pm. Hosted by ALT executive director, viewers can watch or register to be randomly selected as a contestant, abqlittletheatre.org.

Dec 6, ¡Illuminarte! Live via Zoom.

Check website for updates about this winter celebration inspired by luminarias and farolitos, National Hispanic Cultural Center, nchhnm.org.

Dec 24, Christmas Eve Canyon Road-

Walk, Santa Fe, twilight. Farolitos, Christmas carols, cider and goodies. Canyon Road, visitcanyonroad.com/farolitos.

Escape in Time Field Trip Fridays,

every other Fri. All ages can learn about escape room tricks and visit with special guests. $15 per child; $50 family cap with RSVP/$20 child, $70, family cap at the door (no guarantee without RSVP), facebook.com/EscapeintimeABQ, 386-1386.

NM Farmers’ and Growers’ Markets

schedules, rules and availability are updating on a regular basis. Find a list of all NM locations, websites and contact info in one place. Check with each market each weekend for updated info, farmersmarketsnm.org/find-a-market. The Children’s Hour provides weekly educational and entertaining public radio programing and podcasts for listeners of all ages, created by and for kids and families, ChildrensHour.org, 89.9 fm KUNM. VisitNewMexico is NM True’s YouTube channel which features stories, experiences, TV, overviews and TRUE 360 degree views of places and events.

Just for Teens

ABQ Teen Corner is a resource for teen artists offered to expand art making abilities or to try something new. Browse video lessons that explore a variety of techniques, artist designed color pages and creative exercises. cabq.gov/culturalservices/albuquerque-museum/education/teen-corner-1/teen-corner.

For Teachers

ABQ Public Library has a resource area on its website for teachers and educators. Find “Teach This From Home” projects like “BioPark Connect: African Serval,” from the ABQ BioPark, “Ecosystems: Producers, Consumers & Decomposers” from the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center and “Adinkra Banners” from the Museum of International Folk Art, abqlibrary.org/teachers.

Virtual Classroom Visits: DCA Edu-

cates is a new website devoted to the “Invite a DCA Educator program.” This online portal simplifies the process of welcoming an expert from one of the divisions of the Dept. of Cultural Affairs into a virtual classroom setting, newmexicoculture.org/libraries/invite-a-dcaeducator.

Especially for Parents

Nov 3rd, Election Day. Find information at nmvote.org.

KidX Club, Supporting “On Our

Sleeves” is a mental awareness campaign that provides free resources necessary for breaking child mental health stigmas and educating families and advocates – because no child or family should struggle alone. From educational content to daily kindness challenges, there are plenty of fun ways to educate children and families on the importance of child mental health, kidxclub.com. The City of ABQ offers info regarding COVID health, status of City Services and community resources can be found on the website and briefings and updates can be found on YouTube under One Albuquerque Media Gov-TV 16, cabq.gov.

The City of Santa Fe and Bernalillo

County offer Covid-19 updates and information regarding playgrounds, cancellations and other info regarding city closures, santafenm.gov, bernco.gov/coronavirus. Santa Fe County Meal Program is a partnership with World Central Kitchen, SF Community College, Salvation Army, YouthWorks and Street Food Institute that distributes meals at no charge to community residents with no qualifications needed or questions asked. Find schedules and locations at santafecountynm.gov/connect, 995-2735.

Enhancing Virtual Learning with Music Best Genres, Tips & Advice

With so many kids learning from home during this unprecedented school year, many students are in desperate need of help concentrating, staying focused and remaining in good spirits. Music might be just what the doctor ordered, according to the parenting experts at Brainly— an online learning and homework help community.

Soothing, relaxing music can help students minimize stress or anxiety while learning virtually. During long study sessions, music can also aid endurance. And in some cases, music can help kids with memorization.

The 5 main benefits of listening to music while learning from home include: 1. Helps with concentration. When we listen to music, it can help us block out surrounding noise that may distract us. By doing so, it can help us to focus better, improving our concentration. 2. Stimulates the brain. The tunes and rhythms of music can help to stimulate your brain, and research has found that certain music can even enhance your creativity. 3. Improves motivation. It can be hard to stay motivated during virtual

Albuquerque

Celebrate Keshet’s 25th Anniversary Season

Dec 7-11, 2020 (Mon-Fri); 5-7pm MST Shira Greenberg’s Nutcracker on the Rocks - VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Learn choreography from your favorite Nutcracker on the Rocks scene or scenes! All 5 workshops will be taught via Zoom, and will be led by Nutcracker on the Rocks creator and choreographer, Shira Greenberg along with original cast member, Sarah Elizabeth Bennett. $25 for a single workshop; $100 for the full week (5 workshops); Scholarship options are available

Saturday, December 12, 2020; 6:30pm - 8pm MST Shira Greenberg’s Nutcracker on the Rocks: A Reflection – Archival Footage and Behind-the-Scenes Stories with Alumni Cast + Crew Get into the holiday spirit! Gather together via Zoom to watch selected scenes with live commentary and behind-the-scenes stories from alumni cast and crew. Ask questions and enjoy watching clips from this Keshet classic that ran for 20 years! Tickets: $0-$10.

To register visit KeshetArts.org or call 505.224.9808

learning, and at its core, music has the ability to alter your mood. As you listen to a specific type of music, your mood can become more positive, which in turn can improve your motivation. 4. Lowers stress. Music’s mood-altering ability can help to lower your stress. Not all types of music will help to lower your stress, though, so that’s why it’s important to find the right type of music. 5. Eliminates boredom. When you’re doing schoolwork alone at home, it can seem like nothing new or interesting is happening, and things can start to feel stale. Listening to your favorite music can make it easier for you to stay interested and energized.

When it comes to the type of music that works best, Brainly’s Parenting Expert Patrick Quinn says, “Everyone is different and every situation is different. Watch your children, see how they respond, and experiment. If a piece of music doesn’t evoke the right mood, try something else.”

Keep in mind that some kids may find music distracting. “Ask them how loud or soft they want the music — or if they want it at all,” Quinn says.

So what types of music are best for improving cognitive ability and mood? “In our own experiences, music with little or no lyrics works best for home learning because it is less distracting, but it depends on the situation and student,” he says.

Here are the five best music genres for learning from home: 1. Classical Music. If you or your kiddos are trying to tune out distractions like the leaf blower next door or people in your household using a loud "Zoom Voice" in their own virtual meetings, classical music may be exactly what students need to focus. 2. Ambient/Chill. When your home environment is bustling, your brain will try to process all the sound as data. In that case, it’s a perfect time to slip on your headphones and some mellow, ambient feel-good music. This helps decrease stress (cortisol) and increase dopamine, so you can keep calm and focused 3. Nature Sounds. Effective studying requires a relaxing, stress-free environment. What better way to create this than to listen to calming nature sounds? From gentle rainfall to jungle canopies, the natural world has no shortage of soundscapes to get lost in. 4. Modern Electronic. This type of music is known to trigger neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine, resulting in faster results with fewer errors. It’s particularly helpful for labor-intensive research projects or tasks that require memorization. 5. Video Game Music. Listening to video game music can help you focus and stay motivated. Have you ever seen your children get excited when they’re playing video games? This is an effect of the music crafted for video games, and it can also provide the same effect for students doing tedious or monotonous assignments.

Volume can be just as important of a factor as the genre. Kids should listen to music at a moderate volume because the louder it is, the more likely it is to distract them.

Encourage your children to pre-make their playlists for the school day ahead of time and let them play all the way through. The whole point of listening to music while learning from home is to get in the zone and limit distractions, and nothing is more distracting than having to change the song every few minutes.

The ideal playlist should last for 40 to 50 minutes. When the playlist ends, this will act as a reminder to take a short break from learning or switch to a new subject or task.

And perhaps the most important thing to remember: Listening to music alone is not sufficient for effective home learning. Students also need to incorporate other healthy home learning habits and practices such as having a clear objective, taking breaks, getting sufficient amounts of sleep, exercising regularly, and eating well.