Powwow Guide 2011: Parties, Exhibits, Markets And More Around Albuquerque

Parties, Exhibits, Markets And More Around Albuquerque

Laura Marrich

\ Apr 28, 2011

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Powwow Guide 2011: Parties, exhibits, markets and more around Albuquerque

Thursday, April 28

Nizhoni Days NDN Market

Presented by Beta Sigma Epsilon Native American Fraternity. Pottery, jewelry, clothing and more. Dancers at noon.

University of New Mexico SUB, Ballroom A

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, all-ages

32 nd Annual Pueblo Days & American Indian Week

Activities and dances representing Native nations and tribes from around the hemisphere. indianpueblo.org

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (2401 12 th Street NW, 843-7270)

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6 adults, $5.50 seniors, $4 N.M. residents, $3 ages 5 to 17.

2011 Miss Indian World Traditional Talent Presentations

Part of Gathering of Nations 2011.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, The Showroom (11000 Broadway SE, at Isleta Pueblo)

7 p.m., $12, all-ages

Grand Entry 2011 Kick Off Party

Music by DJ Wreck, DJ Abel Rock and DJ Kiss. Live art by Bunky Echo-Hawk.

One Up (301 Central NW)

9 p.m. to 2 a.m., call for cover info, 21+

Fourth Annual Rock The 9 Native Music Festival

Featuring Gary Farmer & The Troublemakers, From The Ashes and the Roger Cultee Band. Hosted by Jim Ruel of The Chiefs of Comedy.

Low Spirits (2823 Second Street NW)

9 p.m., $10, 21+

Friday, April 29

28 th Annual Gathering of Nations

The globe’s largest powwow is packed with Native foods, traditional dancing and music, and 800 artists and traders. Stage 49 features contemporary and traditional entertainers from across North America. See "Gathering of Nations Entertainment Schedule."

32 nd Annual Pueblo Days & American Indian Week

See 4/28 listing.

The Struggle on Big Mountain / Black Mesa: Coal Can Never Be Clean

Talk presented by Louise Benally, indigenous environmental activist and longtime resident of Black Mesa. Sponsored by The Kiva Club and Black Mesa Indigenous Support. Information: ssalaza4@unm.edu

University of New Mexico SUB, Ballroom C

5 p.m., free, all-ages

Vision Quest

Art exhibit opening for Jaque Fragua and Ryan Singer.

Firegod Gallery (3413 Central NE)

6 p.m., free, all-ages

Gathering of Styles II

Art exhibit opening with several young Native American artists.

Native American Community Academy (1100 Cardenas SE)

6 p.m., free, all-ages

North American Indigenous Image Awards

Awards presentation for outstanding Native American arts and media. Categories include film, television, music, publication, photography and performance. indigenousimageawards.com

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, The Showroom (11000 Broadway SE, at Isleta Pueblo)

7 p.m., $20 to $75, 12+

Quese IMC Handdrums for Whiskey Bottles Album Release Party

Featuring Quese IMC (Pawnee/Seminole), plus 2nd Born Son (Comanche), DEF-I (Navajo), BloodLine (Navajo), Watermelon 7 (Isleta Pueblo), Savage Family (Elwha), DJ Randy Boogie (Navajo), DJ Tykne (Isleta Pueblo / Hopi), DJ Whoa (Akimel Ootham).

Moonlight Lounge (120 Central SW)

9 p.m., $5, 21+

Strictly Roots

Primary Blends presents Mystic Vision, Casper, Ill Conscious, Walatowa Massive and Tabletop Sound. primaryblends.com

Launchpad (618 Central SW)

9 p.m., $10, 21+

Fourth Annual Rock The 9 Native Music Festival

Featuring The Plateros, Chucki Begay and the Mother Earth Blues Band, Scotti Cliff, and the Gabriel Ayala Trio. Hosted by Jim Ruel of The Chiefs of Comedy.

Low Spirits (2823 Second Street NW)

9 p.m., $10, 21+

Saturday, April 30

Fifth Annual All Nations Skate Jam

Two days of skateboard competitions and live music for “all skaters, all races, all tribes.” allnationsskatejam.com

Los Altos Skatepark (10140 1/2 Lomas NE)

8 a.m. to 8 p.m. $5 contest entry fee per skater. General admission: $4 adults, $3 kids, $2 seniors, free for children under 6.

28 th Annual Gathering of Nations

See "Gathering of Nations Entertainment Schedule."

32 nd Annual Pueblo Days & American Indian Week

See 4/28 listing. Plus, Spring Indian Art Market: Buy direct from Native American artists.

Injunuity

Live music by People’s Republic and Mondo Vibrations. Poetry by Rose Thunderchief and Damien Flores. Artworks by Josh Jones, Jelo, Vanessa Wilde, Corina Sugarman, Mo-Cha-Cha and El Vaquero Muerte. Accessories by Cheef Clothing and Littlesky Jewelry. Body-painting by Josh Jones and Jelo.

Hair Ink (2931 Monte Vista NE)

7 p.m., free, all-ages

Native Comedy All Stars

Pow Wow Comedy Jam featuring Marc Yaffee (Aztec/Navajo), Howie Miller (Cree) and Vaughn Eaglebear (Colville/Lakota). 49 Laughs Comedy featuring James Junes, Pax Harvey, Adrianne Chalepah, Tatanka Means and Ernie Tsosie.

UNM Conference Center (1634 University NE)

8 p.m., $10 at the door, all-ages

Fourth Annual Rock The 9 Native Music Festival

Featuring Sir Harrison & the Blues Kings, The Jir Project, The Old Main, and Saving Damsels. Hosted by Jim Ruel of The Chiefs of Comedy.

Low Spirits (2823 Second Street NW)

8 p.m., $10, 21+

Sunday, May 1

56 th Annual Nizhoni Days Pow-Wow

A celebration with traditional music and dance, craft vendors, food, and thousands of visitors. Sponsored by UNM’s Kiva Club. All dancers and drummers are welcome to attend.

University of New Mexico, Johnson Field

10 a.m. to 9 p.m., free, all-ages

Fifth Annual All Nations Skate Jam

See 4/30 listing. Plus, the 2011 NDN Bling World Championship hosted by Bunky Echo-Hawk. Prizes for first, second and third places in beaded and silverwork categories.

Noon to 3 p.m. bling sign up, contest judging at 3 p.m. $5 entry fee per bling. All ages.

32 nd Annual Pueblo Days & American Indian Week

See 4/28 listing. Plus, Spring Indian Art Market: Buy direct from Native American artists.

Native Comedy All Stars

See 4/30 listing.

1 p.m., $10 at the door, all-ages

Stephen Marley

Hosted by James & Ernie, featuring Kevens, Native Roots and The Plateros.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, The Showroom (11000 Broadway SE, at Isleta Pueblo)

2 p.m., $15 to $35 thru holdmyticket.com, 12+

Final Call

Hand drum contest. Live fashion exhibit by Sho Sho Esquiro Clothing. Music by DJ Shock B, DJ Smog, DJ Whoa.

Cosmo Tapas (4200 Central SE)

8 p.m., $5 after 9 p.m., 21+

Sunday, May 8

Her Spirit Sings Mother’s Day Native American Variety Show

Featuring the comedy of Elaine Miles, a performance by the Hopi Dancers, traditional music of Tamara Podemski and the songs of country artist Crystal Shawanda.

San Felipe Casino Hollywood (I-25 Exit 252)

3 p.m., $10, all-ages