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Oratorical Competition

February 28, 2025
5:00PM Social Hour, 6:00 Competition
Event put on by The Office Of African American Affairs For more information, contact Terrance J. Johnson Education Outreach Coordinator Terrance.Johnson@oaaa.nm.gov (505) 280-1167

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FREE

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

February 7, 2025
TBD
SAVE THE DATE: From the Office of African American Affairs Advancing Health and Hope in the African American Community. For further questions, please email admin.oaaa@oaaa.nm.gov

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Black Education Act - Conference Kickoff

February 26th
6:00PM
Learn more about the Black education Act. Family Fun: Interactive African Drum and Dance Experience. Free and open to the public but registration is required. For more info, email Kimberly York at Kimberly.York@ped.nm.gov

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FREE

Swan Lake

February 6, 2025
7:00PM

Parking $10 per car

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Doors Open at 6:30PM

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Grand Kyiv Ballet is a Ukrainian ballet company that performs classical and neoclassical works on the main stages around the world.

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Love and Luther

February 14, 2025
8:00PM
Join us for a special event honoring the late, great Luther Vandross. This tribute event will showcase his legacy and influence music and culture for generations. The event will feature an incredible lineup of Albuquerque's finest local artists, including Josef Scott, Artha Meadors, Dee Brown, Paul Palmer, Catherine Powdrell, T.J. Emerick, Brittany Brown, and Lowell Burton. This diverse group of talented musicians promises a memorable performance filled with powerful music, soulful melodies, and a heartfelt tribute to Vandross.

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Youth Jazz and AAPAC Instrument Drive

Contact Phil at youthjazznm@gmail.com

Several instruments needed !!

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Winter Holiday Show

December 14th
2:30PM
Featuring the Youth Jazz Collaborative and Junior Jazzers Saturday, December 14th 2:30 PM Old Town Gazebo, Albuquerque NM

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FREE

Holiday Food Drive

December 7, 2024
10am
Food donations given to families for holiday (turkey, potatoes, vegetables and stuffing)

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Free

Artrageous Artreach

December 2-5
Daily 10am-1130a, 100-230p

Art Program

Register for a time slot !!! Contact: LAURI@ENT123.com, 505-459-1500

Program Days: Monday thru Thursday

Times: 10am-1130a and 100p-230p

Performance, Theatre, Fine Arts, Vocal Instruction, Rhythm & Music, Dance

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Art Program Register for a time slot !!! Contact: LAURI@ENT123.com, 505-459-1500 Program Days: Monday thru Thursday Times: 10am-1130a and 100p-230p Performance, Theatre, Fine Arts, Vocal Instruction, Rhythm & Music, Dance

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FREE

The Nutcracker and the Land of the Sweets

December 20-22
Dec 20-21 (7pm) and Dec 22 (2pm)
The City of Rio Rancho's premiere Dance Conservatory, Sparrow Dance Productions, returns to the big stage at the African American Performing Arts Center this December!! AAPAC Excitedly welcomes Sparrow Dance Productions, Rio Rancho's Largest Arta Organization, to tell the story of the Nutcracker as never told before. Travel back in time to the courts of King Louis XIV, a time where the spice trade was flourishing, and the beloved Clara learns of her future with the Land of the Sweets Trading Company

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Motown Soul and Music Show

October 26, 2024
6:00pm
The Temptations, The 4 Tops, James Brown, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and More

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Frozen Jr.

December 13-14
Dec 13th (630p), Dec 14th (2p, 630p)

Heartstrings Theatre Company is thrilled to partner with the African American Performing Arts Center to present Disney's Frozen Jr. Tickets are available on the Heartstrings Website

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Motown and Soul Music Show

July 27th 2024
5:00pm
The Temptations, The 4 Tops, James Brown, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and More

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$32

August Wilson's Jitney

June 28th and 29th
June 28 & 29th - 7:00pm
"Jitney" was the first of August Wilsons plays. The play was written in 1979 and originally produced in 1982 at the small Allegheny Repertory Theatre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "Jitney" was republished as a revised work as a part of Wilsons Pittsburg Cycle in 2000. The Pittsburg Cycle (also known as the Century Cycle) is a set of ten plays in different decades of 20th century America. Together, the plays are meant to capture the experiences of African Americans during those decades. Wilson was able to complete this life-long work before his death in 2005.

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$30

The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes To Haiti

May, 30th, 2024
6:00pm

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Ellery Washington Presents: I See My Light Shining

June, 18th, 2024
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for this exciting regional launch event featuring New Mexico’s collection of oral testimonies along with an array of ephemera, including photographs and letters that memorialize and honor these African-American elders.

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Free

Summer of Fun 2024

June 10 - July 12
8am-4pm

Experience the ultimate summer adventure at the Summer of Fun 2024 hosted at the African American Performing Arts Center, spanning from June 10 to July 12! Prepare your youngsters for an unforgettable journey filled with boundless excitement and enriching activities. Our carefully curated program offers a diverse range of educational and entertaining experiences, tailored to ignite their curiosity and creativity. From interactive workshops exploring the wonders of science to captivating storytelling sessions that transport them to magical worlds, each day promises a new adventure. Engage in hands-on activities—all while fostering friendships and creating cherished memories. With our dedicated team of passionate educators and enthusiastic counselors, rest assured that your children will be in safe hands as they embark on this enriching summer journey. Secure your spot now by RSVPing before May 29, and let the Summer of Fun 2024 be the highlight of your child's summer vacation!

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Free Admission

Stephen "DeWave Peace" Williams

05/10/2024
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Stephen Williams started his career as a guitarist at the age of 9. He won his first music award at the age of 11. Stephen was performing regularly at Disneyland by the age of 16 with the popular entertainment group, Your Kinda People. He received a music scholarship to the University of Redlands. He is very versatile and able to play various types of music from R & B, Funk, Jazz, Country, etc. He has played locally at the New Mexico State Fair, Smooth Jazz concerts, Balloon Fiesta, Hotel Andaluz, and various casinos.

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Toni Morgan & Got Soul

06/14/2024
7:00PM - 9:30PM
When you think of Toni Morgan certain things may cross your mind, such as powerhouse songstress and entertainer, free spirited, soulful and many other expressive words. Toni has enjoyed living and performing in New Mexico for more than 9 years. Prior to freelancing here, she toured as a background singer for the “Empress of Soul” Gladys Knight. She recently recorded her first single, “Jesus Help Me”, a song rooted in her gospel upbringing. Toni performs with various bands and singers in venues all over NM and other cities, and is always excited to entertain. Grooving in her Soulful Sounds band are some of the best musicians in New Mexico, Music Director and Master of guitar, Mr. Stephen (Dewave Peace) Williams, the Finger Magician, Mr. Steve Figueroa on keys, the one and only Howard Cloud on bass, and the talented Shawn Pitts, keeping that thumpin rhythm on drums. Toni's grateful for every opportunity she is given and hopes her music brings joy to all who hear her.

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25

The Rodney Bowe Experience

07/12/2024
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Admission to The Rodney Bowe Experience (Afriquerque 2024) 07.12.2024The Rodney Bowe Experience prepares to give up a show with an utterly otherworldly sound!Consisting of incredibly talented bassist, and accomplished higher education academic, Rodney Bowe as the front-man, songwriter, and producer.With his ensemble of comparably skilled musicians, Rodney Bowe constructs an impressive audio fusion of Jazz, R&B, Soul, Funk, and more.Their extraordinary catalog of past work is available on ReverbNation. You'll regret missing this one, trust us!

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Zenobia

08/09/2024
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Singer/keyboardist Zenobia made her Broadway debut in the rock musical, “HAiR” at age 18 and toured the U.S. in Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar. She sang backup in the recording studio and live performances for artists like James Blood Ulmer and Gene Pitney, and debuted the disco hit, “It’s Raining Men” in 1982. Later, she became a producer in advertising, the combination of theatrical and recording studio skills helped her make a career producing award-winning work for Radio and Television commercials, and composing music for jingles and underscores for film. She’s directed several plays, produced songs for other artists, and was a Casting Director. Zenobia can also be seen acting in several New Mexico film productions: Longmire, Better Call Saul and The Brave. She's sang the Blues with her band in Santa Fe, NM, Lubbock, Texas, New York and Zug, Switzerland. She’ll be joined by drummer Josh English, bassist Stephen Dewave Peace, and guitarist Dan Dowling.‍

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The Dee Brown Situation

April 12, 2024
7:30PM - 9PM
Dee Brown is a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist originally from OKC, OK. He now resides in Albuquerque, NM and is the leader of the band The Dee Brown Situation.

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Casey Lafferty

March 08, 2024
7 - 9:30PM

I am a product of the golden fields of Kansas, and music is my heartbeat. Raised in the embrace of church hymns and encouraged by my preacher-musician father, I found my rhythm in a family full of songwriters and musicians. Pulled in by thoughtful lyrics and a good melody, my influences are jazz and blues greats including Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, and Billie Holiday.

I am currently singing in two Albuquerque-based blues bands: Black Smoke Blues, and JR and the BluesMakers. Collaborating with fellow musicians is a cherished aspect of my journey, and I'm thrilled to be part of the Afriquerque series. Under the expert direction of the incredible Stephen Williams on bass and vocals, we'll be joined by the talents of Calvin Appleberry on keyboards, Tim Martin on guitar and vocals, and Wayne Johnson on the drums.

Prepare for an evening of the blues with a few fun surprises up our sleeves to ensure the audience is not just tapping toes but singing along! Grateful for this opportunity, I can't wait to share the stage with these amazing musicians.

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