Albuquerque, NM

Nov. 16-25, 2007
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Art Shows
Performances
Music and more performing arts
Workshops, calls for entry and more opportunities
albuquerqueARTS Reader Survey

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Welcome to undergroundARTS, a weekly newsletter of happenings and opportunities in the arts in the Albuquerque area.

We will publish early next week (Wednesday), giving you time to plan your long weekend. Think of the arts when buying Holiday gifts this year … who needs the stress of the malls and big box stores? There are plenty of creative options such as classes, books, original art, art supplies and much more. Watch our next few newsletters for suggestions.

Art Shows
Visual Art Exhibits, Studio Tours, and more visual arts

Jan Jenell and the Silk Painters Trunk Show
Join Jan Jenell, maker of one of a kind hand bags, garments and whimsical fashion greeting cards, as she shares her latest creations just in time for the holidays. With her is the Silk Painters Association, providing wonderful accessories to make that perfect fashion statement. While you’re in the area, head up Highway 165 to Placitas for the annual Placitas Holiday Sale, 10-5 Saturday and Sunday.
Special Event Sat. Nov. 17, 10am-5pm
Art Gallery 66
373 N. Camino del Pueblo in Bernalillo
(505) 867-8666
artgallery66.net

Ride the Trolley to Old Town Artscrawl Tonight
The City has rolled out the trolley especially for tonight’s Artscrawl in Old Town and along Mountain Road. There will be artist receptions, open houses, luminarias, music and refreshments. Part of the evening’s festivities will be the Push Pin and Roll it Forward interactive art show at OFFCenter. For all the details, go to their website.
Special event Friday, Nov. 16, 5-9pm
artscrawlabq.org

Silent Auction and Art Exchange at AC2
The work of over 20 participating artists will be available with a broad range of mediums and styles: paintings, prints, mixed media, photography, and jewelry. Bidding for the auction will begin at 6pm sharp and it promises to be a frenzied auction followed by an all out art exchange of creative bartering at the end of the night. This is the annual fundraiser for the nonprofit AC2 gallery.
One-night-only event, Saturday, Nov. 17, 6-9pm
AC2/Albuquerque Contemporary Art Center
301 Mountain Road NE
(505) 842-8016
ac2gallery.org

Cast Glass by Suzanne B. Stern at Matrix
Stern is an internationally exhibited glass and metal artist. She will speak on the history of cast glass, focusing on its revival in 19th century France known as Pate de Verre. She will illustrate the technique’s contemporary use through slides of her work and a demonstration of her process. This presentation is in conjunction with the Garden of the 12th House - Glass and Metal Sculpture by Suzanne B. Stern. Show runs until Dec. 1.
Special event Saturday, Nov. 17, 2pm
Matrix Fine Art
3812 Central SE
(505) 268-8952
matrixfineart.com

La Compuerta Dedication
There will be a dedication of public art sculpture created by Hank Saxe and Cynthia Patterson on Saturday at Los Griegos Health and Social Services Center.
Reception, Saturday, Nov. 17, 11am
Los Griegos Health and Social Services Center
1231 Candelaria Rd. NW
(505) 768-3833

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

Four Days in the Delta
This play by Tricklock Company member Kristen D. Simpson is presented as part of the Words Afire Reading Series. Directed by Dodie Montgomery and featuring Kate Schroeder, Byron Laurie and Alisia Downing.
Performance Saturday, Nov. 17, 2pm
Tricklock Company
Dickey Auditorium in the Humanities Building
UNM Campus
(505) 254-8393
tricklock.com

Egyptian Festival at the Museum
Storytelling, music, dance, acrobatics and more! Take in this FREE event celebrating the opening of Temples and Tombs.
Saturday, Nov. 18, 1-4pm
The Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Road NW
(505) 243-7255
cabq.gov/museu m

Start Up comes to The Cell
GTA’s Road Theater USA embarks on a hilarious theatrical adventure - or misadventure - as five actors (three German and two from the US), two Austrian video artists and the GTA team go cross-country in a tricked out school bus, traveling from New York to Los Angeles in search of the American Dream and touring the world premiere of Start Up, a black comedy written specifically for GTA by Roland Schimmelpfennig, Germany’s most produced contemporary playwright. One night only performance.
Performance Sunday, Nov. 18, 6pm
Fusion Theatre Company
The Cell Theatre at 700 1st St. NW
(505) 766-9412
fusionabq.org

Out of the Ordinary 2007 at N4th This month-long festival features national and international artists working in the visual and performing arts. On Saturday at noon see 000 in Context Saturday’s 10am film is 39 Pounds of Love and at noon will be Unheard Voices, a performance presented by Anne Zollinger, teacher, writer and advocate in the Developmental Disability field. Every Saturday in November from 10-2 there will be food, film and festival speakers - all FREE. Billed as Art with a Point-of-View, the month is full of activity. Go to their web site to check it out.
Performance Fri-Sat, Nov. 2-3, 8pm
N4th Theater and Gallery
4904 4th St. NW
(505) 344-4542
vsartsnm.org

Music and more performing arts
Rahim AlHaj at the Outpost
Iraqi oud virtuoso Rahim Alhaj celebrates the release of his new CD entitled Home Again on Fast Horse Recordings (titled as such after his post-US invasion visit to his family in Bagdhad). The concert will feature traditional and contemporary Middle Eastern and Arabic music, 9th century Andalusian compositions, and original music arranged for Alhaj’s 10-piece Bagdhad Ensemble - plus a series of duets with very special guests.
Performance Saturday, Nov. 17, 7:30pm
Outpost performance Space
210 Yale Blvd. SE
(505) 268-0044
outpostspace.org

Craig Chaquico in Concert at the KiMo Named #1 Best Pop Instrumental Guitarist in the GuitarPlayer Magazine’s Reader’s Poll, one of the Top 100 Guitarists of all time by Jazzis Magazine, Grammy nominee and with over one million solo artist CDs sold, Craig is a legend in his own time. Don’t miss this chance to hear him in this special performance sponsored by MSP and Smooth Jazz 104.1.
Performance Sunday, Nov. 18
KiMo Theatre
423 Central NW
(505) 768-3544 Voice/Relay NM: 800-659-8331
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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

Monotype Madness at New Grounds
Trained printers stand read to assist as artists (and anyone who would like to be an artists for a day) become prolific producers of prints. Participants will transfer painted, stamped, stenciled or drawn designs from a plate to paper and create as many unique images as possible. Open to all. Fee $40 plus tax; includes two sheets of paper and all printing materials. Classes at 10am, 1pm and 3:30pm.
Workshop Saturday, Nov. 17
New Grounds Print Workshop and Gallery
3812 Central Ave. SE
(505) 268-8952
newground sgallery.com

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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Please go to abqarts.com to take our online survey. While the survey allows you to remain nameless - in order to be eligible for the great prizes, we must know how to contact you. This information will not be used for any other purpose.

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)

So spread those wings and fly! Have some fun and enjoy the weekend. Cheers.