Community Calendar

JOHN BEECH | Across the Surface
May 29 – June 27, 2026
Opening Reception with the Artist
Friday, May 29, 2026, from 5-7 p.m.
Charlotte Jackson Fine Art
“A Conversation with John Beech and David Chickey”
Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 2-4 p.m. at Charlotte Jackson Fine Art

They are not just black and white photos. The subject matter is urban: city streets, industrial sites, alleyways, warehouse facades. Within them is the accumulated flotsam and jetsam of human life in a city: dumpsters, random pieces of abandoned furniture, bits construction equipment. But each photo is also ground for the artist's intervention: blobs and washes of paint, ink marks, strips of tape.

We humans take things for granted: a street, a chair, the passage of time. How long since you really saw that alley, that tree? The Photo-Paintings and Monotypes of John Beech do just this. They challenge our preconceptions, providing the jolt, the pause, that invites us to pay closer attention. These works confound our sense of what a photo is, what a painting is, and how we see art and the world. Across the Surface provides a survey of Beech's Photo-Paintings and Monotypes from across the decades and dovetails with the announcement of a new book about this particular body of work forthcoming from Radius Books in spring 2027.

Beech's art brings together expected and unexpected in ways that allow the viewer to see anew and to experience a whole beyond the sum of these disparate parts.

A free Querencia in Action landowner workshop: How can plants help repair bare land from dozers and hazard tree removal or other disturbances? Find out more about plants you want and the ones you don’t; types of plants that work well for degraded sites; weed suppression; and enhancing survival when you reseed.
Lunch is provided. Please RSVP through shantinir@nmhu.edu or call 505-426-2226

Hear from the artists featured in Unearthing Futures/Desenterrando Futuros. This event is ticketed in the Arthur Bell Auditorium. Details forthcoming. Visit The Harwood Museum of Art website for updated information.

Image: Christine Howard Sandoval, Arch – A Passage Formed By A Curve, 2020, adobe mud and graphite on paper, 60 x 96 inches. Photo by Rachel Topham Photography.

Family Story Time at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center library is a chance for children and families to gather, share stories and activities relating to Native American culture, history, and storytelling traditions.
Free for children and adult family member. For more information please call (505) 843-7270.

Family Story Time at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center library is a chance for children and families to gather, share stories and activities relating to Native American culture, history, and storytelling traditions.
Free for children and adult family member. For more information please call (505) 843-7270.

The Pueblo Dance Group (Laguna, Acoma, Zuni, Hopi) will be dancing.
Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.
They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to offer cultural Native American dances every week, year-round.
Free for museum members, or with admission.
Dance groups and times subject to change.

Bring the whole family to celebrate the opening of Unearthing Futures/Desenterrando Futuros, an exhibition of contemporary earthen artworks that explore local roots and global perspectives. The evening will feature live music, gallery talks, and interactive activities for all ages. Complete schedule to follow. This event is free. No reservations are required.

Following the Opening, continue the celebration at our free After Party featuring DJ Sonny Goodnight. Dance under the stars in the Harwood Backyard from 8-10pm.

Image: Ronald Rael, Skylos , 2022, 3D-printed adobe structures, Center, CO. Photo: Joshua Ware, 2023.

A lo-fi, eclectic array of new material, diverse in style, content, and media. Experience contemporary dance and movement-based experimental theater from artists across New Mexico, New York, and Los Angeles. Organized and facilitated by contemporary dancers and producers Elyse Fahey and Madrone Matysiak, with playwright Erik Ehn, in affiliation with the National Institute of Flamenco's 39th annual Festival Flamenco Alburquerque.

Before comedy went viral online, some comedians built their names the real way - by standing on stage and making people laugh face-to-face. One of those comedians is Chris Thomas.

Many fans know him as “The Mayor.” He became popular because of his confidence, fast jokes, and strong energy on stage. Before social media and online clips were everywhere, Chris was already performing in busy comedy clubs and appearing on national TV.

He became well known as the first host of BET’s Rap City. He also performed on HBO’s hit show Def Comedy Jam, which helped many comedians grow their careers. His story is about hard work, big performances, and years of making people laugh. Now, let’s learn more about his journey and success in comedy.

Chris Thomas took another big step in his career when he performed on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. The show was very popular and helped many African-American comedians get noticed. He, not only as a comedian but also as a writer, graced the show with both talents on the national stage. The show was a stepping stone in his career, helping him to become a well-known and respected figure in the comedy world.

Chris Thomas is well-known for his highly energetic and daring comedic style. He gets along well with the audience using witty jokes, hilarious impersonations, and comedy performances on some of the largest stages in the country.

Also sharing the Stage are the following local comedians:

1.) Nicolina Nicthe and Hosting the event
2.) Eddie Stephens
3.) Juan Adams
4.) A. J. Martinez
5.) Mikey Mayes
6.) Jacqueline Twitty

Mineral Hill will host their first ticketed event at FUSION | The Cell on Saturday, June 27, at 7:30 PM (Doors at 6:30 PM).

Don’t miss this opportunity to listen to Jonathan Mack’s hilariously compelling lyrics, brilliant guitar and banjo, John Funkhouser’s astounding keys, Lauren Addario’s deep pocket on the drums, and gorgeous 3-part harmonies. Featuring new songs written by Jonathan Mack and instrumental compositions by John Funkhouser. Hear your favorite Mineral Hill tunes and preview their brand new music before the official CD release.

We can’t wait for you to be a part of the joy we feel when making music together!

Tickets are $15 for General Admission and $12 for 65+.