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What's New?

 
Fall 2009
 

All events are free and open to the public.

Dr. Robert Bell Fine Art Print  Lecture Series -- Ray Drew Gallery Exhibits -- Library Exhibits -- New Books


Library Events   

 

  Monday, Dec. 23
1:00 p.m., room 325
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro - The Royal Road of the Interior Land  
  Donnelly Library will present a panel discussion by Tomás Martínez Saldaña, Enrique Lamadrid, and Jack Loeffler.  The book is based on the archive of interviews and music that the authors compiled as they followed El Camino Real south to the Mexican cities of Durango and Zacatecas. Loeffler will present a sampling of the audio recordings.
 
 
  Let's Talk About It - "One Vision, Many Voices:  Latino Literature in the U.S."
This popular book discussion continues this semester.  Books are available at the library.  The program is free and open to the public. For more information, and to register, stop by the library for a brochure or e-mail ajkent@nmhu.edu. 
All Discussions will begin at 7:00 pm in the Despertarse Café. 
 
  Thursday, Sept. 3 In the Time of the Butterflies
  Thursday, Oct. 1 Down These Mean Streets
  Thursday, Nov. 5 Dreaming in Cuban
  Thursday, Dec. 3 The Devil in Texas
     
Dr. Robert Bell Fine Art Print Lecture Series
   4:00 p.m., 2nd Floor Art Viewing Room
For additional information, call Bob Read at 505.454.3338
 
  Wed., Sept. 9 Francisco Goya - Etchings
  Wed., Sept. 16 Wassily Kandinsky and other Expressionists
  Wed., Sept. 30 500 years of Painter Printmakers
Ray Drew Gallery Talk
  Wed., Oct. 7 William Hogarth Original Engravings
  Wed., Nov. 4 Survey of Lithography
  Wed., Nov. 18 The Mezzotints of John Constable & David Lucas
   

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Ray Drew Gallery Exhibits
  The gallery is located on the first floor and is open 8:00 - 5:00 Monday-Friday, and 1:00-5:00 Saturday and Sunday.
    Nov. 8 - Dec. 3
Mexico:  Moments of Truth -
Photographs by Elaine Querry.  Artist's reception, Sunday, Nov. 8 from 2:00 - 4:00.
  Dec. 5 - Dec. 16 Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition - "Nesting Instinct" by Erica Hayne.  Artist reception on Friday, Dec. 11 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  Jan. 9 - Feb. 10

Humphries - Old West Paintings 
Karl Lumbach Gallery Talk on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

  Feb. 26 - March 31 Northern New Mexico Devotional Art Show
Artists' Reception on Friday, Feb. 26 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  April 9 - May 7  B.F.A. Exhibitions - Shawna Wangseng and Isaac Sandoval
  June 1 - July 21 Luis Montano - Painter, sculptor, and potter
 

Past Exhibits

 
  Oct. 20 - Nov. 4
 
Día de Los Muertos
This show will have two venues (Burris Hall & Donnelly Library). We will have an opening reception with music on Tuesday, October 20th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the coffee shop.
 
  Sept. 19 - Oct. 18 500 Years of Western Printmaking
Gallery Talk by Dr. Robert Bell
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, 4:00 p.m.
  Aug. 16 - Sept. 16
 
Luna Community College Quilt Makers
Reception on Sunday, Aug.  16 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
  July 31 - Aug. 11 Las Vegas Heritage Exhibition
  June 1 - July 17 "Pottery & Sculpture"
by Paul Volckening and Harry Leippe
   

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Library Exhibits
  Current Entrance Case Exhibits Frida Kahlo/Dia de los Muertos from the collection of local artist Bambi Doe Blake.

National Parks of New Mexico
- New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, is indeed a haunting and fascinating state, with a great diversity of landscapes and a rich cultural history. Please come enjoy the display and take some free handouts.
  Past Exhibits  
  Sept. 1 - Oct. 19 ARMAS in Education - West Library Entrance Exhibit Case. Introducing the ARMAS (Achieving in Research, Mathematics and Science) in Education Center. Supported by a Department of Education HSI/CCRAA grant, the ARMAS Center provides support services to faculty and students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics disciplines.
  Sept. 1 - Oct. 5 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month - Hispanic Heritage Month is the period to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture.
  Aug. 1 - Sept. 15 Yoga— the body between science and philosophy - East Library Entrance Exhibit Case.  Are you suffering from Stress? Take a Yoga Class. Yoga is a 5,000 year old health maintenance system. 
  June 1 - Aug. 1  Traditional Indian Dress and Jewelry” - India is known for its rich culture and unique people. Come to enjoy the ethnic and traditional Indian dress and jewelry. The traditional Indian dresses are provided by the Indian students at Highlands University.

"Water Conservation & Xeriscaping" - Welcome to Xeriscaping. Xeriscaping is the practice of landscaping using drought tolerant plants. Find the reasons why you should consider Xeriscaping and Learn tips on plant watering in dry climates.
   

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New Books
  November 2, 2009 September 21,  2009 August 5, 2009
  October 21, 2009 August 21, 2009 July 15, 2009
 

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