Albuquerque, NM

The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History
2000 Mountain Road NW
(505) 286-0779 for reservations
wncr.org

Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Exhibit at NHCC
This 2nd annual exhibition of art and popular culture objects featuring Virgen de Guadalupe is drawn from the permanent collection of the NHCC. There is also a lecture by Jacqueline Dunnington - Guadalupe: Visual Art and Cultural Traditions.
Exhibit and Lecture Sunday, Dec. 9, 2pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St. SW
(505) 246-2261
nhccnm.org

Les Elements: The Haitian Experience
This is a retrospective by Yvon-Marc Joseph, who was an illustrator at the Haitian National Academy. Joseph’s work is inspired by Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso. He has exhibited at the Governor’s Gallery in Santa Fe, UNM and numerous galleries in Haiti and across New Mexico. The exhibit opened Nov. 14 and runs through Dec. 14. He conveys the mysteries of Africa and the turbulent history of Haiti and hopes he will touch your heart.
Closing Reception Friday, Dec. 14, 7pm
Verb
Gallery Hours Thurs-Sat 12-7pm
3400 Constitution NE
(505) 268-2344

Performances
Theater, Dance, Film, Poetry and more performing arts

Energy in Motion: Bedtime Stories
This dance performance is set in the 1940s and promotes literacy and family togetherness. It is presented by La Mesa Dance Academy.
Performance Sat. Dec. 8 at 7pm, Sun. Dec. 9 at 2pm
South Broadway Cultural Center
1025 Broadway SE
(505) 848-1320

Christmas at Kuaua
Enjoy luminarias, Santa, the elves’ workshop, choral singers and Pueblo drummers. FREE.
Special Event Friday, Dec. 14, 10am-1pm
Coronado State Monument
485 Kuaua Road in Bernalillo
(505) 867-5351

The Nutcracker Ballet
The Holidays wouldn’t be complete without The Nutcracker. There are several versions around town, this one being by the Ballet Repertory Theater in multiple performances that include special abbreviated performances for school children. Regular performances begin the 15th and special school shows on the 18th. Enter the enchanted world where life-sized mice battle toy soldiers, snowflakes dance and delicate sweets entertain. There are two many dates and times to list here - call for more information.
Performances - various dates
KiMo Theater
423 Central NW
Ticket Sales at the KiMo or through Ticketmaster
School shows call 768-3544

Sol Arts closing its performance space
Sol Arts has announced that it will close its performance space at 712 Central SE at the end of December. They will be back in 2008, leasing space at venues around Albuquerque, and presenting new work from the recently created Sol Artists ensemble. There will be a giant Moving Sale on December 22nd - 11am - we will remind you in that week’s newsletter.

Haiku City Championship Poetry Slam
ABQslams brings you the culmination of the Haiku season which they run in conjunction with the local slams. Poets will compete head to head, trading haiku for haiku. Scheduled to appear are Damien Flores, Tony Santiago, Don McIver, Kenn Rodriguez, Jessica Lopez, Liza Wolff and more.
Performance Sat. December 8, 7:30pm
Outpost Performance Space
210 Yale SE
outpostspace.org

Music and more performing arts
Albuquerque Girl Choir performs in December
The choir is booked for both the Old Town Stroll Friday night and at the Albuquerque Botanical Gardens on Sunday. 35 girls ages 6-18 will perform both a capella and with piano. Join them for these FREE performances.
Performance Friday, Dec. 7, 7pm
Old Town - Don Luis Plaza on Romero Street
Performance Sunday, Dec. 9, 6pm
Albuquerque Botanical Gardens, 2601 Central NW
(505) 292-0242
Albuquerq ueGirlChoir.org

Marc Cohn with Amy Correia at the El Rey
Singer/songwriter/pianist Marc Cohn burst onto the scene in 1991 on the heels of one of the most resonant songs to make the Top 40 in the past 20 years - Walking in Memphis. The Best New Artist Grammy for 1991 followed along with two albums, The Rainy Season and Burning the Daze. Cohn is touring in support of his first new studio album in nine years - Join the Parade. This is a 21 and over concert.
Performance Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7pm
El Rey Theater
624 Central Ave. SW
Tickets at Bookworks and Natural Sound or
(800) 838-3006

Greg Ruggiero Quartet at the Outpost
Brooklyn-based guitarist and New Mexico native Greg Ruggiero returns to the Outpost with the release of his debut album, Balance, a reflection of the relationships and experiences he has developed since his relocation to New York City three years ago.
Performance Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30pm
Outpost Performance Space
210 Yale SE
(505) 268-0044
outpostspace.org

Workshops, calls for entry and more opportunities
A complete listing of auditions and other calls as well as every type of arts event can be referenced at the Arts Alliance website where you can also subscribe to their all new Something to Do Online Newsletter.
www.abqarts.org

Job opportunity with Albuquerque’s most famed and legendary stage!
Be a part of both the traditions and future of the Historic KiMo Theatre as the new, full time Manager! Looking for a motivated person to plan, direct, oversee and promote the activities and operations of the KiMo Theatre. Please apply on-line at www.cabq.gov/jobs”

Faces of Women: 18th Annual juried exhibition
Sponsored by Las Vegas Arts Council, this exhibition is open to artists in all media. Entries should celebrate some aspect of the feminine in symbolic or representational form in two or three dimensions. Awards: Best of Show $500, Best 2D $250, Best 3D $250. Exhibit will run from March 17 to April 11 at New Mexico Highlands University. Download prospectus and entry form from web site.
Deadline February 1, 2008
facesofwoman@desertgate.com
lasvegasartscouncil.org/exhib_faces.htm

Feminist Art Competition and Exhibition
Call for feminist art in all media including digital and video from artists age 18-39 who reside in New Mexico. Works submitted should contain female- centered content or focus on women’s experiences or gender issues. Two winners will receive $500 awards and a solo exhibit at Through the Flower in Belen. Organized by Through the Flower and juried by Judy Chicago.
Deadline December 14, 2007
Details and entry form from info@throughtheflower.org

albuquerqueARTS Reader Survey
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We will draw for prizes for performance tickets and gift cards on December 14.

Participating organizations

Performance:
Fusion Theater: two tickets for “Madagascar,” Feb 14.-Mar. 9 (one award)
Sol Arts Theater: two tickets for any performance (four awards)
Bosque Chamber Music Society: two season passes (one award)
Bosque Chamber Music Society: ten individual tickets (five awards)
South Broadway Cultural Center: two tickets for Eric Bibb & the Campbell Brothers, Feb. 2 (one award)
Placitas Artists Series: two tickets in January and two in April (two awards)
Amaya Dance: four pairs of tickets for “Annual Oriental Potpourri,” Feb. 16 (four awards)
Opera Southwest: two tickets for “Tosca,” April 5, 8 & 11 (four awards)

Galleries:
Fisher Gallery: $50 gift certificate
Harwood Art Center: free one-year family membership (value $40), offers discounts at: local galleries, art-supply stores, Harwood classes, films at the Guild
Matrix Gallery: $150 gift card (one award)
New Grounds: $25-off framing (one award)
Weyrich Gallery: $35 gift card (one award)
Art Gallery 66: $75.00 gift card (one award)
Naranjo’s Arts: two $50 gift cards (two awards)
Wright’s Indian Art, five $25 gift cards (five awards)

albuquerqueARTS:
Ten ARTisements (ten awards)
Four 1/16-page b&w ads (four awards)