Remembering NM Chicano Author, Rudolfo Anaya

The Godfather

Author Rudolfo Anaya talks about "Bless Me, Ultima" and new stories to come.

by Carmella Padilla photos by As Noted

GUADALUPE COUNTY



SANTA ROSA--Rudolfo Anaya, author of Bless Me Ultima has donated funds to purchase a painting by Eric Garcia from Albuquerque. The painting is from one of his books Bless Me Ultima. Eloy Garcia, father of the artist, delivered the painting to the Moise Memorial Library. He is pictured with Librarian Joan Chavez and assistant Rhonda Chavez..

Bless Me, Ultime, now is an opera!

FEBRUARY 18-25

National Hispanic Cultural Center

1701 4th Street Southwest, Albuquerque, NM  87102

Bless Me, Ultima – the most famous New Mexican novel, now is an opera.

Opera Southwest, along with the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque and Opera Cultura in California, is thrilled to have commissioned an opera based on Rudolfo Anaya’s best-selling novel Bless Me, Ultima. The composer, Héctor Armienta, has worked with Mr. Anaya on the libretto and the resulting piece will be an historic event.

University of New Mexico honoring Rudolfo Anaya with lecture

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico will pay homage this week to acclaimed Mexican-American novelist Rudolfo Anaya, who was recently awarded the National Humanities Medal from President Barack Obama.

The lecture was created through a donation from the Pastura, New Mexico-born author who also founded the school’s creative writing program.
Novelist and poet Rigoberto Gonzalez is scheduled to speak Thursday at an event that is part of the Rudolfo and Patricia Anaya Lecture on the Literature of the Southwest. Anaya’s novel “Bless Me, Ultima” was made into a movie in 2013 and an opera based on the book is in the works.
Gonzalez said he is honored to speak at the Anaya lecture, especially since Anaya mentored him as a young writer.  Read more from the Albuquerque Journal

Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya Final Performance

“When Ultima came, the beauty of the llano unfolded before my eyes and the gurgling waters of the river sang to the hum of the turning earth”  The final performances of BLESS ME, ULTIMA the play are happening this weekend! Congrats to the cast and crew on a great run.
https://suteatro.wellattended.com/events/bless-me-ultima

Rudolfo Anaya: "Books Liberate"

Conversation with Rudolfo Anaya

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRF6vNzjSTU
Conversation with Rudolfo Anaya

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BLESS ME, ULTIMA
A fine interview with actor Benito Martinez. Starting at 1:40 minutes, listen to Benito talk about growing up in Albuquerque and how his culture and identity fit into his craft. He also discusses his experience playing Gabriel Marez in the movie Bless Me, Ultima based on Rudolfo Anaya's novel.
http://portal.knme.org/video/2365526961/

Feliz Cumpleaños, Rudolfo Anaya

Albuquerque Journal Article

Bless Me, Ultima Ghost Story

Happy 75th Birthday, RUDOLFO ANAYA!
October 30

Hispanic Heritage Month

http://www.blessmeultima.com/

Just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month celebration!
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FARMINGTON, NM  

"REEL READERS" on September 19 @ 6pm
Farmington Public Library, multipurpose room  (505) 599-1270

MOVIE SHOWING

In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, the Farmington Public Library celebrates the seminal work Bless Me, Ultima, by New Mexico’s own Rudolfo Anaya. The film adaptation, directed by Carl Franklin, and featuring Luke Ganalon, Miriam Colon, Benito Martinez, and Joseph A. Garcia. 

Bless Me, Ultima is a drama set in New Mexico during WWII, centered on the relationship between a young man and an elderly medicine woman who helps him contend with the battle between good and evil that rages in his village.   Enter to win an autographed book of Bless Me, Ultima provided by REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico.




YOUTH SERVICES @ Farmington Public Library

Enter to win an autographed copy of "How Hollyhocks Came to New Mexico by Rudolfo Anaya, provided by REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico.

Friday, weekly drawing through October 18 at noon.  Do not need to be present to win.