Eastern New Mexico University and the ENMU Foundation will host an inaugural music, arts, film, and masterclass festival on the Portales, New Mexico campus September 10-12. Billed as the "Return of the Hounds: Alumni Masterclass+ Festival. the event will bring back some of the university's most notable alumni for a three-day event aimed at inspiring a new generation of artists, musicians, and journalists.
ENMU alumni participants include Diné jazz musician Delbert Anderson; Native American Veterans Affairs advocate Thomas Bandzul; and pianist Valerie M. Trujillo. Radio/television historian Dr. Donna Halper, LA Philharmonic President Kim Noltemy, and award-winning Mexican magical realism artist Jade Leyva will attend as special guests.
As the festival finale, a free community concert on Sept. 12 will feature two-time Grammy-winning artist Robert Mirabal of Taos Pueblo.
Event Schedule
Tuesday Sept. 10
Time | Event | Location |
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11 a.m. |
Donna Halper, Virtual Keynote Address: "Fraudsters and Charlatans: The Problem of 'Fake News' in Radio and Television's Formative Years" |
Communication Building (COMM), 112 |
6 p.m. |
Delbert Anderson, Workshop, "The Long Walk (1,674 Days)" |
Music Building (MB), 136 |
7 p.m. |
Jade Leyva, Presentation, "Making a Living as an Artist" |
Art and Anthropology (AA), A110 |
7 p.m. |
Valerie Trujillo and Emily Howes Heilman Recital |
Music Building (MB), Buchanan Hall |
Wednesday, Sept. 11
Time | Event | Location |
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Noon |
Mike Killian, Presentation, "Independent Photojournalism and Media Promotion in the Digital World" |
Art and Anthropology (AA), 149 |
2 p.m. |
John Bryant, Presentation, "Filmmaking, Music and Production - A Personal Journey" |
University Theatre Center (UTC), 160 |
3 p.m. |
Kim Noltemy, Keynote Presentation, "The 21st Century Orchestra" |
Music Building (MB), 136 |
7 p.m. |
Delbert Anderson Concert, "The Cherry Peppers Project" |
Music Building (MB), Buchanan Hall |
Thursday, Sept. 12
Time | Event | Location |
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3:30 p.m. |
Robert Mirabal, Presentation |
University Theatre Center (UTC), Studio Theatre |
7 p.m. |
Robert Mirabal & Rare Tribal Mob |
University Theatre Center (UTC), Main Stage |