THURSDAY, AUG. 4 -
SUNDAY, AUG. 14
START OF 100TH GALLUP INTER-TRIBAL INDIAN CEREMONIAL
@ Red Rock Park Convention Center (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock). Founded in 1922 and considered a New Mexico destination experience, the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial is one of the oldest continuous recognition of Native American culture and heritage and known for attracting an international audience. As it reaches its 100th anniversary, the event continues to evolve while enshrining the earliest ideas of creating opportunities by spotlighting Native American authenticity. This centennial milestone is a cumulation of tributes to the generational event caretakers and the ancestral and present-day Native American tribal participants.
FRIDAY, AUG. 5
FRIDAY NIGHT RIDES
12 pm to 8 pm. @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe (306 S. 2nd St.). On the first Friday of every month, join your fellow motor enthusiasts. Whether you have a classic, off-road, sports, truck, motorcycle...whatever it may be, bring it over! Live music, raffles, games, and other fun activities (varies every event). And of course, great coffee, fantastic food, and good people.
SATURDAY, AUG. 6
EXPOSÉ: A SHOW FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE
5 pm to 7 pm @ 204 E. Aztec (the old Century 21 office building). A special one-week show by five visual and literary Native artists exploring issues of exploitation in the Native arts market. Exposé will be on view from Aug. 9 - 14 from 10 am - 6 pm daily, and open by appointment through Sept. 3.
ARTIST SHOWCASE - CHRISTIAN BIGWATER
Diné painter Christian Bigwater’s work is at the intersection of personal and cultural, past and present, traditional and contemporary. His art will be featured at ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.) until Aug. 6.
SUNDAY, AUG. 7 -
TUESDAY, AUG. 9
CEREMONIAL FILM FESTIVAL
@ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.).
