Activities at IPCC - a partner of Visit Albuquerque - to include
arts festival, expanded schedule of Cultural Native Dances,
inaugural "Evenings at Avanyu" three-day event and Indigenous
Peoples' Day Celebration
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 4, 2022
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is pleased
to host 10 days of special events to coincide with this year's
Balloon Fiesta, which began Saturday, Oct.
1 and will run through Monday, Oct.
10. Activities include IPCC's Albuquerque American Indian
Arts Festival during Balloon Fiesta's opening weekend on
Oct. 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as an expanded schedule
of cultural dances that kicked off on Oct.
1 and runs through Monday, Oct.
10. IPCC will also host an Indigenous Peoples Day
celebration on Monday, Oct. 10.
Also, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center's hot air balloon,
"Eyahne On The Horizon," will take to the skies for its second
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. "We're excited to be part
of the festivities during this milestone celebration of the 50th
anniversary of Balloon Fiesta," said IPCC/IPMI President & CEO
Mike Canfield. "This year, we're
honored to take Albuquerque Mayor
Tim Keller and Visit Albuquerque
President & CEO Tania Armenta
for a ride in 'Eyahne.' We're looking forward to being in the skies
over our great city during the Special Shapes Rodeo, which is
always an amazing event!"
This year, IPCC is hosting a new event called "Evenings at
Avanyu" on Oct. 3, Oct. 4 and Oct. 5
from 4-8 p.m. at Avanyu Plaza,
located across the street from IPCC. Admission is FREE, and the
event will feature cultural dances, Native artisans and farmer
vendors, and S'mores-flavored cookies. There will also be
appearances by Big 98.5 radio personalities and a balloon glow each
night by "Eyahne On The Horizon," IPCC's hot air balloon (weather
permitting). Evenings at Avanyu is presented by COMCAST.
The IPCC Albuquerque Indian Arts Festival is an authentic,
all-Native American art show. This premier event will showcase the
work of 45 artists and gives visitors the opportunity to meet, talk
with, and shop directly from Native artists. The two-day festival
also includes cultural Native dances and artist demonstrations.
Each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
IPCC's mural-lined Courtyard will feature several Native dance
performances and be filled with Native artists selling their
handcrafted art and jewelry. Guests can also shop for authentic
Native art at the Indian Pueblo Store, and are also invited to
experience immersive exhibits and learn about Pueblo history and
culture. In addition, visitors can dine at IPCC's acclaimed
Indigenous restaurant, Indian Pueblo Kitchen; or at IPCC's newest
neighborhood eatery, 12th Street Tavern, located across the street
at Avanyu Plaza.
IPCC's museum exhibits include the permanent exhibit "We Are of
This Place: The Pueblo Story" and temporary exhibits "PIVOT:
Skateboard Deck Art," Shaun Beyale's
(Diné) "Testament of Empowerment," Deanna
Autumn Leaf Suazo's (Taos/Navajo) "Traditional Girl with a
Contemporary Pop."
"We love welcoming guests from near and far during this
beautiful time in New Mexico,"
said IPCC/IPMI COO Monique Fragua.
"It gives us an opportunity to showcase our celebrated Pueblo
hospitality, and our campus will be bustling with festivities."
IPCC is also proud to present cultural Native dances on Balloon
Fiesta's Main Street Stage at Balloon Fiesta Park, including the
Cellicion Traditional Dancers on Sunday,
Oct. 2 (Balloon Glow night), from 8-9
p.m. and the Sky City Buffalo Ram Dancers on Thursday, Oct. 6 (Special Shapes Rodeo day), from
9-10 a.m.
The IPCC's hot air balloon, "Eyahne On The Horizon," made its
maiden voyage in Albuquerque in
September 2020 and serves as a proud
ambassador for IPCC. "Eyahne" means "blessings" in the Keres Native
American language, and the unique balloon features a distinctive,
Pueblo-inspired design that symbolizes the sacred beliefs and
culture of the Pueblo peoples of New
Mexico. IPCC's balloon is a partnership with Rainbow Ryders,
the Southwest's premier hot air balloon company. In honor of the 19
Pueblos of New Mexico, Rainbow
Ryders chose the N-Number "N19NM" when registering the aircraft
with the FAA.
"Eyahne On The Horizon" was made in Ann Arbor, Michigan, by Cameron Balloons, the
world's largest balloon manufacturer. The balloon is 275,000 cubic
feet in size, measures 86 feet tall, 68 feet wide at the equator,
and is capable of lifting 6,000 pounds, or 12 to 14 passengers,
plus the pilot. It is one of the largest ride balloons in
New Mexico.
Immediately following Balloon Fiesta week on Monday, Oct. 10, from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m., New
Mexico's Native American tribes will gather with civic
officials and the public at IPCC to celebrate New Mexico's statewide Indigenous Peoples'
Day. This event is open to all and will include dignitaries, Native
dances, a historical presentation, and artist demonstrations.
Admission is free for IPCC members and Native Americans, or
included with museum admission. Traditional regalia is encouraged
for tribal members.
For a full schedule of events, visit
https://indianpueblo.org/events.
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is located at 2401 12th Street
NW, just north of I-40 in Albuquerque. Admission to the IPCC Albuquerque
American Indian Arts Festival and Balloon Fiesta week's special
cultural events is free for IPCC members or included with museum
admission.
About the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center:
Founded in 1976 by the 19 Pueblo tribes of New Mexico, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
is a world-class museum and cultural center located in the historic
19 Pueblos District. The Mission of the IPCC Campus is to serve as
a gathering place where Pueblo culture is celebrated through
creative and cultural experiences while providing economic
opportunities to Pueblo and local communities. Visitors can learn
fascinating history, shop for Native jewelry and art, watch a
cultural dance, hear Native languages and experience the flavors of
traditional and contemporary Native cuisine. To learn more, please
visit: http://www.indianpueblo.org and
https://www.facebook.com/indianpueblo.
About Indian Pueblos Marketing, Inc.
Indian Pueblos Marketing, Inc. (also founded by the 19 Pueblo
tribes of New Mexico) includes a
variety of commercial enterprises designed to support the Indian
Pueblo Cultural Center and provide economic opportunities to the
Pueblo and local communities. IPMI is a for-profit umbrella that
includes an acclaimed Indigenous restaurant, Indian Pueblo Kitchen;
Indian Pueblo Store, a premier Native American arts store and
website; 12th Street Tavern, a new neighborhood eatery at Avanyu
Plaza; Four Winds convenience store; the largest Starbucks in
New Mexico; the top-rated Holiday
Inn Express in Albuquerque;
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albuquerque Old Town; Extra Space
Storage; and more that support our Pueblo culture and
communities.
Media Contact
Brenna Moore, Visit Albuquerque,
505-222-4349, moore@visitabq.org
Wende Schwingendorf, Indian
Pueblo Cultural Center, 505-451-2840,
wschwingendorf@indianpueblo.com
SOURCE Indian Pueblo Cultural Center