FLC Native American Center presents Pueblo Cultural Extravaganza on February 25

The Native American Center at Fort Lewis College is pleased to present Pueblo Cultural Extravaganza – a night of Pueblo dance, music and culture as part of the 2010 Native American Speaker Series. The Zuni Olla Maidens, a world renowned dance group from the Pueblo of Zuni, and Moiety, a contemporary Native American music group from the Pueblo of Jemez, will perform on stage at the Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2010. This the first Durango appearance for both entertaining groups.

The program will highlight traditional and contemporary Pueblo dance and music. The Zuni Olla Maidens are a dance ensemble who travels throughout the U.S. and Canada promoting the beauty and culture of the women of Zuni. They have been showcased at the 1995 Festival of American Folk Life, The Museum of Women in the Arts, The Banff Centre for the Arts in Canada, and The Ganandogan Native American Music Festival in Rochester, New York. They have appeared in numerous magazines, and in Singing Their Songs, a documentary of Native women vocal artists; along with being popular calendar and postcard subjects. And, have captivated audiences for years at the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico.

Moeity is an intertribal contemporary band originating from the Pueblo of Jemez and are 2009 Native American Music Award nominees. Their recent CD, Walking the Life Road received NAMMY nods in two categories, Best Rock Album, and Best New Group or Duo. Moiety means “two kinship groups who come together to make one society” which reflects their unique blend of traditional values and contemporary compositions that speaks to all humanity. This show also pays homage to Jimmy Shendo, founder, leader, and main songwriter/composer of Moiety who was recently killed in a tragic car accident returning home to Jemez Pueblo from Durango. To add a special touch, Bala Sinem, Fort Lewis College’s Native American student choir will be part of the performance.

This Pueblo Cultural Extravaganza will certainly give the community a lively night to see how Pueblo dance, music, language, and culture continue to flourish today. Come and be a part of the show! General seating tickets are on sale online at: www.durangoconcerts.com.  FLC Students and children 3-12: $5.00 / FLC Faculty /Staff and other students: $7.00 / Friends of the Center of Southwest Studies: $7.00 / General Public: $10.00