Albuquerque, NM

Aching a bit, I returned home, stood and stred at another mess of weeds, all my own. So I did some more work, a relatively small section and watched the moon through drifting clouds, and a tall tree. Both my cats came out to visit, and once my black cat, Jasper, sitting on the stairs railing, was caught gazing at the nearly full moon. I never witnessed her do that before.

Here’s some news about music in town from SFBC. www.santafebrewingcompany.com

TUESDAY JUNE 17 7:30 PM $20 ADVANCE / $25 DOOR
THE DRIVE BY TRUCKERS

The HOME FRONT 2008 WORLD TOUR
Hot off their weekend appearance at Bonnaroo!
Killer Indie-southern rock from Athens, GA.!
www.drivebytruckers.com
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
DEAD CONFEDERATE

The fast-rising sonically-powerful stars of the burgeoning psychedelia-dosed rock scene of Atlanta, GA.
www.deadconfederate.com

WEDNESDAY JUNE 18 7 PM No Cover
OPEN MIC. NIGHT
Don’t be shy!
HOSTED BY JASON REED
Singers, songwriters,
musicians all welcome!
www.myspace.com/sfbcopenmic
Thursday June 19 2008 7-10 PM All Ages
$10 - $20 Suggested Donation
Sustainable Global Leadership Alliance
presents
A Benefit Celebration
for
Young Leaders of New Mexico
featuring
WAGOGO
Wagogo is an eclectic group of musicians born, raised, and loved in Albuquerque, NM, that make a rhythmic cocktail out of their Chicano influences, Northern Mexico folk songs, warm calypso, island grooves, and the captivating spirit music of Zimbabwe. www.wagogobanda.com
With very special Guests: Mari Soto, a Balinese gong procession, and fire dancers. There will be a silent auction courtesy of local artists & retailers.

www.myspace.com/sfbcopenmic

FRIDAY JUNE 20 7:30 PM $5
J U S T U S

Also in Santa Fe there is a new play called “little Ghost” at the CCA on Old PEcos trail. It is a locally produced and written work with some strong perspectives on…read the Paseotempo for a longer story, but better yet, be bold and just go see it.

Also had a long talk with my mother tonight. Heard stories about my Dad’s last years. SOme change now years long past. What touched me most was how my 89 yr old Mom’s voice changed and softened as she shared her memories. Her long and longing for him freely lingered across the lines. These were sounds seldom heard during his time here, yet encapsuled deep feelings she not to express to me then. This Father’s day, let your emotions flow as much as Dad can take. One never knows when he won’t be near to see your loving eyes or hear them. Happy Father’s Day to all Dads!

Two Girls Working: Trappings
The New Mexico exhibition in the national tour of Trappings, created by the collaboration of artists Tiffany Ludwig and Renee Piechocki. Trappings begins by asking women to respond to the question: What do you wear that makes you feel powerful? Two Girls Working have interviewed over 500 women in 15 states. The project is not about fashion and to a large extent is not even about clothing.
Reception Friday, June 13, 6-8pm
516 Arts
516 Central SW
(505) 242-1445
516arts.org

Summer Wining and Patio Dining at MoRo
You are invited to hear Sarah Hartshorne discuss her new paintings for the Summer Wining and Patio Dining exhibit at MoRo Gallery.
Gallery Talk and exhibit Saturday, June 14, 1pm
MoRo Gallery
806 Mountain Road NW
(505) 242-6272
MoRoart.com

Corrales Art in the Park this Sunday
Corrales Society of Artists and the Village of Corrales will hold a fine arts and crafts show Sunday, June 15th and the 3rd Sunday of every month through October. See work by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters and metalworkers as well as some of New Mexico’s finest crafts artisans.
Special event Sunday, June 15, 10-4
Village of Corrales
La Entrada Park (corner of Corrales and La Entrada)
corralesartists.or g The Cradle Project opened to huge crowds
This exhibit of over 550 cradles made by artists from all over the world is not to be missed. Exhibition hours are from 1-5 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through June 28 with an on-line auction through June 17. The Cradle Project Book featuring images of 70 cradles is available for sale at the exhibit.
Exhibition and auction
The Cradle Project
219 Central NW, 7th and 8th floors
thecradleproject .org

Estate Sale for work of Robert Hooton
Coleman Gallery is proud to feature original artworks by the late Robert Hooton (1917-2006) including handmade paper collage, pastels, acrylics and metal assemblage covering a 30-year art career. Hooton’s abstract style reflects his interests in Japanese design and landscape architecture. Hooton is remembered for his contributions to the arts in Albuquerque. He and his wife Margaret (Peg) owned and operated Workshop Originals, a fine craft store in Old Town, for 25 years. He was instrumental in the founding of the NM Arts and Crafts Fair and was recognized by many awards during his career. The gallery will also feature highlights of the late Peg Hooton’s artwork including her whimsical clay heads and cubist inspired acrylic paintings.
Exhibition and sale opening June 19, 11- 5
Coleman Gallery Contemporary Art
4115 Silver Ave. SE
(505) 232-0224
colema ncontemporary.com

Performing Arts
Theater, Dance, Lectures, Poetry and more …

Wild Dancing West Festival
Albuquerque’s PutAttention Dance Collective at 6:30pm and Santa Fe based Deirdre Morris at 8pm. PutAttention presents Affect, an exploration of the complexity of human interactions and relationships with the stories of four women. Deirdre Morris presents Ashes: The Alchemy of Hope, a multi-media performance involving improvised and metamorphic movement, film, shadow puppetry and live music.
Performances Fri. June 13, Sat. June 14, 6:30 & 8pm
N4th Theater
4904 4th St. NW
(505) 345-2782
vsartsnm.org

Trappings Panel Discussion at 516 Arts
With guest artists Tiffany Ludwig and Renee Piechocki, project participants and scholars Kathy Freise and Linda B. Hall will host a discussion on the exhibition.
Panel Discussion Saturday, June 14, 2pm
516 Arts
516 Central SW
(505) 242-1445
516arts.org

Monty Python’s Spamalot at Popejoy
The outrageous musical ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and The Holy Grail. Directed by Tony Award winner Mike Nichols, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail.
Performance Friday, June 13, 8pm
Popejoy Hall
UNM Campus - Central at Cornell NE
(505) 277-3824
popejoyprese nts.com

I Hate Hamlet and Goodnight Desdomona in rep I Hate Hamlet combines theatre, television, love and the supernatural into one hilarious and fabulous evening. Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) tells the tale of Constance Leadbherry, a Shakespearean scholar who slides through the looking glass and into a world where the Bard’s characters come alive with fascinating and funny consequences. The two shows will play in repertory at the Vortex April 13 through August 3 on alternate nights and weekends. Check the website for exact dates and times.
Opening performance Friday, June 13, 8pm
The Vortex Theatre
2004-1/2 Central SE
(505) 247-8600
thevortextheater. org

Music
musical performances, workshops and festivals

Zoo Music Concert Series this weekend
Enjoy Indigo Girls tonight - an American folk rock duo and the Annual Father’s Day Concert on Sunday. General lawn seating - bring blankets and lawn chairs. Food is available or you may bring your own. Beer and wine are available for purchase, you may NOT bring your own.
Performances Fri. June 13, 7-9 and Sun. June 15 3-7
NM BioPark Zoo
903 Tenth Street SW
cabq.gov/biopark

Salsa Under the Stars this weekend
Ivon Ulibarri and Cafe Mocha play tonight and Michael Herndon Group and Straight Up are on the program for Saturday night at The Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater. All concerts occur rain or shine. Families welcome and children under 12 are Free.
Performances Fri. June 13, Sat. June 14, 8pm
NM Jazz Workshop
Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater
2000 Mountain Road NW
(505) 255-9798
nmjazz.org

Moira Smiley and VOCO
Moira Smiley and VOCO dig deep into the amazing spectrum of human voice as they sing post-folk, improvised ditties, ballads, vocal symphonies and dance songs. An AMP production.
Performance Saturday, June 14, 8pm
Robertson and Sons Violin Center
3201 Carlisle NE
abqmusic.com

Saturday Sunset Series in the foothills
Enjoy Two Roses: Flute and Harp, a performance by Bonnie Schmader and Donese Mayfield in the beautiful setting of the Sandia foothills.
Performance Saturday, June 14, 7pm
Elena Gallegos Picnic Area Amphitheater
end of Simms Park Road
east of Tramway, north of Academy
(505) 452-5222
cabq.gov/open space

¡Globalquerque! Tickets now on sale
¡Globalquerque!, New Mexico’s 4th Annual Celebration of World Music & Culture has announced that EARLY BIRD Tickets for this year’s festival, which takes place on September 19 & 20, are now on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets (www. ticketmaster. com, 866- 448-7849 or 505-883-7800) including all Smith’s stores in New Mexico, select F.Y.E and Macy’s stores nationwide and at the National Hispanic Cultural Center Box Office. Early Bird prices are in effect until June 20, 2008. As in past years, ¡Globalquerque! 2008 will present a wide range of performers from around from 5 continents on 3 stages over 2 nights, including artists from New Mexico’s varied musical traditions

Film Arts
art films, films about art, and news from the Film Industry

Be sure to pick up the June issue of albuquerqueARTS magazine. June is the film issue and the first issue by new owner/publisher/editor Stephanie Hainsfurther. It is now on the stands on soon on line.
abqarts.com

48 Hour Film Project in New Mexico
The 48 Hour Film Project is coming to New Mexico. On Friday, July 11, you will get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a genre, all to include in your movie. By Sunday, July 13, the movie must be complete. It will show at the KiMo on July 16. In association with the Duke City Shootout and with support from the City of Albuquerque, the 48 Hour Film Project is starting its third year in New Mexico. Last year’s winning film by Trifecta Plus screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Entry instructions can be found at 48hourfi lm/newmexico

The Art in Film Series will return August 2-3 with The Treasures of Long John. Details to follow. The Guild, albuquerqueARTS magazine and Albuquerque Art Business Association (the Artscrawl folks) thank you for your support of the Art in Film series. In the meantime, check out the Guild’s fine line up of art films such as the 5th Annual Festival of Film Noir beginning June 20.
The Guild Cinema
3405 Central NE
(505) 255-1848
guildcinema.com

Workshops, calls for entry, workshops 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

John Donald Robb Composers’ Competition Call for Composers
What: Entries must be based on themes of Hispanic folk songs from the Robb Archives of the Center for Southwest Research in the UNM main library. Award: Winning composition received $3,500.
Entry Deadline: October 1, 2008 More Info: Call Doris Williams at 277-8967

Read on…

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P R E S S R E L E A S E
New Mexico Jazz Workshop 5500 Lomas Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-255-9798 Fax: 505-232-8420

Date: June 11, 2008 Phone: 505-255-9798 Fax: 505-232-8420
Contact: Concepcion Lopez-Cherry Email: lopez-cherry007@nmjazz.org

The New Mexico Jazz Workshop presents its
32nd Annual Summer Music Festival
“Salsa and Jazz/Blues Under the Stars”

Presenting:

Ivon Ulibarri & Cafe Mocha
Friday, June 13, 7:00-10:00 pm
Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater
2000 Mountain Road NW, Old Town Albuquerque

The Michael Herndon Group, plus Straight Up,
featuring the vocals of Giacomo Gates
Saturday, June 14, 7:00-10:00 pm
Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater
2000 Mountain Road NW, Old Town Albuquerque

For event & ticket info, call 255-9798
Or visit the NMJW website at www.nmjazz.org

Ivon Ulibarri & Cafe Mocha – Friday, June 13, 7:00-10:00 pm:
A veteran of the Salsa scene, musical director and vocalist of Cafe Mocha, Ivon Ulibarri is captivating! Audiences find her display of high energy and enthusiasm contagious. Ivon brings an authenticity and charisma to the stage in a celebration of rich musical traditions and lively dance music.

Admission: $12 Adults; $10 Seniors (60+) and Students w/ID; $9 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members.

The Michael Herndon Group, plus Straight Up featuring the vocals of Giacomo Gates – Saturday, June 14, 7:00-10:00 pm:
Michael Herndon is one of the most dynamic Jazz vocalists in the state. His high-energy approach to the music, coupled with a machine of well-versed musicians that include keyboardist Jeff Brown, guitarist Dimian DiSanti, drummer Rick Compton, trumpeter Ryan Montano, and bassist Donnie Tessel, together deliver a musical banquet that translates into an evening of powerful Jazz, Blues, Funk, and R&B. Original songs co-written by Mike Herndon and Jeff Brown will be featured, along with jazz and pop standards arranged by the group to feature their signature fusion sound.

The Santa Fe based Jazz group Straight Up, has expanded from a trio to a quintet and even a sextet at times. This diversity has made it possible for Straight Up to appear at many concerts and Jazz festivals. The rhythm section has become known as the hottest Jazz rhythm team in the area, providing the energy behind numerous headliners such as James Moody, Bud Shank, and Eddie Daniels. In recent years, Straight Up has become the rhythm section of choice for Giacomo Gates, Roger Kellerway, Kenny Davern, Josh Breakstone, Ali Ryerson, and Holly Hoffman. Straight Up’s top-selling local jazz CD, “Live Jazz in the Desert,” features the group at its best, pure straight ahead be-bop.

Admission: $12 Adults; $10 Seniors (60+) and Students w/ID; $9 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members.

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Families are welcome and children under 12 are free. Summer Music Festival Passes and Group Discounts available. The Cooperage Restaurant offers a fine selection of grilled entrees, salads, desserts, and a full-service bar. A portion of the proceeds from their sales benefits The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Institute of Music. All concert ticket purchases are final. No refunds, rain checks, resales or exchanges. Concerts may be delayed and/or cancelled due to severe inclement weather.

Also unrelated to the above: The Taos Solar musical festival happens this weekend. Lots of bands. Check it out.

Restore, a recycle store with great stuff for house and home projects and construction is having a big party celebrating its earning $3million for habitat for humanity! This non-profit is a treasure chest and can offer savings for so many things. They have a famous speaker arrive to discuss the benefits of a solar oven, there’ll be food too: come early the event will be over about 1PM.

Check around town and at the Lensic for more local listings. The Paseotempo will have in depth reviews about theater, music, film and more.

Hmmm…these tunes really set a stage, ad stars, outdoors, and a bunch of hip people, plus a few free movemnt improvisational dancers (you and your friends), and it is truly summertime magic in NM.

From my friend Lissa Reidel the famous author who now has an interactive novel called: HerOtherLife www.herotherlife.com , invites us to two art openings in Santa Fe. Read on and come join us. If you do let them know I sent you!

Hi

I hope you’ll join Orlando and me at two wonderful events showing his art and exploring art and science in new ways, and visit his website for a new series entitled Accidental Art:

Emergence: The Interaction Of Art and Science opens from 4-8 pm, Saturday, June 14th at the Santa Fe Complex, 632 Agua Fria. Orlando will be displaying Musical Paintings and Piano Keyboard paintings. The Complex is a new organization in Santa Fe, an amazing collaborative of interdisciplinary activity in the arts and sciences. 505 216 7562
http://sfcomplex.org/wordpress/
Serial Boxes: Hahn Ross Gallery, Opening 5-7 pm, Friday June 20. 409 Canyon Road. Orlando will be showing new digital work in this show featuring the work of 12 New Mexico Artists. 505 984 8434

Accidental Art – New! On Orlando’s website: Orlando says: “These images are the drips and splatters of paint on the walls and floor of my studio. They were accidentally created during the act of making other paintings. They are the children or siblings of my more purposely created art. These images will be digitally displayed in one of my boxes at Hahn Ross.”
http://www.orlandoleibovitz.com/Accidental%20Art%20Thumbs.html

Tom Ross also is the father whose daughter has helped start Sprouts for Change. www.sproutsforchange.com This is a terrific project, please visit their site. One clue, you can buy T-shirts there. Very special T-shirts. Find out where the proceeds go. It’s good to know that YOU can Make a difference.

Who is Tom Ross? A co-owner of Ross Hahn Gallery on Canyon Rd.

Dry heat is usally easier to tolerate for me, but tonight I just fizzled and chose to watch two DVD’s and drink cold water. All this means is that I’ll have to be up early tomorrow AM to work on a job…..outside.

Read the following and learn how you might win a couple of great trips!

Sante Fe Chamber Music Festival Auctions Two Fabulous Trips:
Five Days and Nights in an Exquisite Villas del Mar Casita
Canadian Bears & Rivers Adventure in Beautiful British Columbia

As a highlight of its 36th season and the Chefs’ Gala event, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival is delighted to auction five days and nights in an exquisite Villas del Mar casita and a seven-night Canadian Bears & Rivers Adventure in British Columbia.

FIVE DAYS AND NIGHTS IN VILLAS DEL MAR CASITA

Donna and Jack Rust have generously donated their luxury casita in the exclusive gated residential community of Villas del Mar which is located within the world-class, 5-star One & Only Palmilla resort, located at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula
on the Sea of Cortez.

The winning bidders will enjoy 3,400 square feet of beautiful interior space plus 2,200 square feet of outdoor and entertaining space including charming patios, private swimming pool and Jacuzzi. It is a perfect venue for a family or three couples with its 3 bedrooms and a den with two pull-out beds. It comfortably sleeps 6-8 guests. Housekeeping services will be provided during your entire visit.

As a bonus to your experience at this gorgeous casita, you will have access to Villa de Mar’s Club 96, a private and exclusive beach club, considered one of the finest in Mexico. The club features a state-of-the-art fitness center, a restaurant and bar with indoor and outdoor dining, and ocean-side swimming pools. You are also welcome to use the tennis facilities at the Palmilla Tennis Club.

In addition to these exceptional accommodations, you can also select the following options* for an additional fee:

. Private chef and butler
. Cabana on the Beach
. Concierge services
. Jack Nicklaus signature golf course
. Palmilla Spa
. C’s Restaurant and Bar
. Agua Bar and Restaurant

The value of this fabulous offering is $16,750 and the Festival’s opening bid is $7,500. The casita is available for booking in 2008 and 2009 with the exception of the holidays: Dec. 18, 2008 - Jan. 9, 2009; April 5-19, 2009; and December 18-31, 2009. The winning bid will cover the cost of the accommodations listed above. Air travel is not included.

*All One & Only Palmilla Resort options are subject to availability.

An Uncharted Outposts

CANADIAN BEARS & RIVERS ADVENTURE

Sandy and Charles Cunningham of Uncharted Outposts have generously donated a Canadian Bears & Rivers Adventure for two at the upscale and luxurious Lodge at Chilko Lake. Located in the heart of British Columbia (B.C.), one hour north of Vancouver, the Lodge at Chilko Lake is situated at the north end of Ts’yl-os Provincial Park. Overlooking Chilko Lake and the headwaters of the Chilko River, the Lodge is a wilderness escape.

During the seven night stay, the winning bidders will enjoy a multitude of unforgettable experiences. Considered one of B.C.’s finest fly fishing rivers, the Chilko is an unsurpassed fishing destination. If hiking is your passion, you can explore a variety of trails in or out of the park. Mountain biking is also available. A fleet of double and single kayaks will be a great way to spend any part of your day. Horse riding and rafting are also activities to enjoy!

The main lodge has an inviting deck, dining room, wireless Internet and a big screen television. The ground floor has a bar, games room and fire pit area.

Accommodations:

The upper level of the main Lodge is a gracious suite with an impressive king bedroom, sitting area and grand bathroom.
Carefully positioned for view and privacy, the cabins are a mixture of one and two bedroom log and timber frame structures featuring vaulted ceilings, gorgeous slate floors, and comfortable leather chairs with living rooms, private bathrooms and kitchenettes.

Included:

· Roundtrip Air charter from Vancouver to Chilko Lake

· 7 nights of cabin/suite accommodation at The Lodge at Chilko Lake

· Complete professional guide service and wildlife viewing

· Sea kayaking on Chilko Lake

· River rafting trip on the Chilko River

· Guided mountain biking or hiking

· Use of fishing equipment (guided extra)

· All meals prepared by our outstanding chef featuring local and regional organic foods

Not included:

· Flight to and accommodations in Vancouver

· Liquor or sundries at the lodges

· Canadian fishing license secured in advance

· Items of a personal nature and equipment outlined in personal equipment list

· Gratuities

Optionals

· Heli-Hiking Day ($400 per person)

· Yoga Classes

· Massage Therapy

· Horseback Riding

BEST TIME TO VISIT

July through September is a wonderful time for this Canadian adventure! Lodge departures are only on Sundays due to limited flights. Sunday departures are:

2008: June 29, July 6, 13, 20 & 27, August 3, 10, 17,
24 & 31 and September 7, 14 & 21.

2009: June 28, July 5, 12, 19 & 26, August 2, 9, 16,
23 & 30 and September 6, 13 & 20

For a complete brochure with detailed information about the wilderness opportunities in the Canadian Adventure, including fly-fishing and Heli-Hiking, please contact Sarah Weiler at sarah@sfcmf.org or (505) 983-2075, ext. 111.

The value of this fabulous offering is $11,000 and the Festival’s opening bid is $5,000. The winning bid will cover the cost of everything listed in the inclusions above. Air travel to and accommodations in Vancouver are not included.

The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival thanks Donna and Jack Rust and Sandy and Charles Cunningham of Uncharted Outposts for their support and for generously donating these dream auction items as part of the 2008 Chefs’ Gala.

We encourage sealed bids from anyone who will not be attending the Gala event. Sealed bids must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 15, 2008. If you would like to submit a sealed bid or have any questions about these extraordinary opportunities, please contact Sarah at the Festival office: (505) 795-6829, ext. 111.

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The best way to understand the above introduction is to visit his site: www.orlandoleibovitz.com

You won’t see a lot of words, but do eeeenlarge the painitings, and of course listen to them too.

From his site:

About the Musical Language

The objects in this series are simultaneously paintings and musical manuscripts. The shapes and colors comprise a rudimentary musical language.

There are three different symbols in each painting. Each symbol is a musical note. The shape designates a different volume. The size of the symbol indicates a whole, half, quarter, or eighth note. The color designates pitch. The melody in each painting is composed by chance. A role of the dice or a turn of a card determines the music. Paul William Simons provided additional harmony and performed the work.

All paintings are acrylic on canvas or linen. The sizes range from 40” by 30” to 60” by 96”.

And then there are earlier masterpieces:

About the Accordion Keyboards

These paintings combine color and music, sound, and light. The accordion series includes twelve paintings, each a different color on the color wheel. When displayed together in appropriate sequence, the paintings constitute a color map.

You see, the site has few words. They don’t convey the beauty, inspiration, and creative thinking that dynamically voices the artist’s vision via the image. Please go visit his site.

http://orlandoleibovitz.com

Pleas comment.

Wednesday June 4 6:30 PM $10
THE BELLEVILLE OUTFIT

With a tight, seamless, and an acoustic sound that’s uniquely their own — a mix of gypsy swing, big band jazz and cross-genre Americana music, original songs and some clever covers — the startling six-piece Belleville Outfit of Austin belies the tender age of its members and its vast experience garnered swiftly after its union around Merlefest 2007 in Wilkesboro, N.C. www.bellevilleoutfit.com

A N D
PATRICE PIKE

Austin’s indie rock queen! Patrice just won Musician of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rock Band, Female Vocalist , and induction into the Texas Music Hall of Fame at this year’s Austin SXSW 2007 Music Awards! www.patricepike.com

THURSDAY JUNE 5 $10 ADVANCE / $12 DOOR
GRUPO
FANTASMA
Do not miss this amazing red hot 11-piece Latin funk-mambo-merengue-cumbia band from Austin,Texas. Fresh off appearances with PRINCE at Coachella and on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno (Prince’s fav. band!), GRUPO FANTASMA takes the Pub & Grill outdoor stage to celebrate the release of their hot new CD,
SONIDOS GOLD!

Santa Fe’s own Y-QUE opens the show with a hot set indoors at 6:30, followed by GF at 7:30 on the outdoor stage!

www.grupofantsma.com

FRIDAY JUNE 6 7:30 PM $23 ADVANCE / $30 DOOR
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The legendary enigmatic L.A. punk band rocks on, featuring original member Exene Cervenka, John Doe, D.J. Bonebrake, and Billy Zoom!

with special guestsTHE DETROIT COBRAS

Motor city femme fatal garage band duo extraordinaire!

www.xtheband.com www.detroitcobras.org

SATURDAY JUNE 7 7:30 PM $5
TWO GREAT ACTS / ONE GREAT NIGHT / CO-BILL
JOHN COMES ON FIRST AT 7:30 / SEAN COMES ON AT 9!
JOHN COMMON

Raucous and snarly, to beautiful and introspective Denver singer-songwriter.
www.johncommon.com
& THE SEAN HEALEN BAND

Epic western rock and rock-n-folk-n-roll from Santa Fe’s most versatile rockers!www.myspace.com/seanhealenband

SUNDAY JUNE 8 3-6 PM BY DONATION
WHITE BUFFALO PRESENTS
SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAM ON THE PATIO
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFITTING THE
MUSICIANS EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND
ALL MUSICIANS WELCOME!
www.whitebuffalomusic.com
SUNDAY JUNE 8 7 PM $10
MICHAEL HEARNE
& SXSW

Southwest Americana with New Mexico’s favorite country-western dance band! www.michaelhearne.com

Festival Launches Santa Fe Merchants for Music Campaign
Youth Concerts Bring the Magic of Chamber Music to Life
Volunteer Profile: John Burke
2008-09 American Composer Residency Program Announced
End of Year Strings in our Schools Concerts a Great Success

Youth Concerts Bring the Magic of Chamber Music to Life

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival’s 2008 Youth Concert Series brings the magic of chamber music to life with engaging, educational and interactive performances specifically created for young people. The fun-filled, free-to-the-public late morning series of five concerts is held at St. Francis Auditorium, and is generously sponsored by Community Bank. Featuring Festival artists, the Youth Concert performances offer a variety of music drawn directly from the Festival’s regular programming. This season’s artists and performance dates are:

Guitarist Simon Wynberg and narrator Jonathan Richards on Monday, July 21 at 10 am
Imani Winds on Monday, July 28 at 10 am

The Perlman-Schmidt-Bailey Trio on Monday, August 4 at 10 am
The Orion String Quartet on Friday, August 8 at 10 am
Percussionists Joseph Ferraro, Gregg Koyle, Jeff Milarsky, and Dave Tolen on Tuesday, August 12 at 11 am.
For more information on the Festival’s Youth Concert Series, please contact Kristen Tidwell, Development & Outreach director at 505.983.2075 ext. 108.

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Volunteer Profile - John Burke

John Burke is entering his second season as a volunteer with the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. (His wife, photographer Barbara Hadley, also volunteers.) Having lived for 35 years in the cultural metropolis of Washington, DC, the couple relocated to Santa Fe three years ago, having found the city to have a wonderful combination of the cultural offerings that they were accustomed to on the East Coast. A former organist who studied the instrument from the age of 12 and performed all through high school and college as a church organist, John enjoys all kinds of music (he also played French horn during high school). He and Barbara became involved with the Festival through friends who also volunteer. Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Newsletter recently spoke with John at his home in Santa Fe:

As a volunteer for the Festival, what are your responsibilities?

I serve as an Usher at the St Francis concerts. I enjoy ushering the concerts. I also usher for the Desert Chorale and the Santa Fe Film Festival. Last season, I ushered mainly for the Festival’s individual singers’ performances; this year I’ll be working more at some of the ensemble chamber music performances.

What do you like about St Francis Auditorium?

It’s a wonderful space; it’s quite beautiful, small and intimate.

What do you like about the Lensic?

It’s a great space too. Coming from DC with the Kennedy Center, it’s a fairly intimate hall. There are no seats where you don’t have good sound.

What do you feel it is about the Festival that makes it so special and unique?

One of the things I’d have to say is the location. Santa Fe is very unique and just an incredible place. Considering the size of the city, the talent that the Festival attracts is pretty incredible. They want to come to Santa Fe and perform because they obviously like being here. The audiences that go to concerts are very responsive and really supportive. Many of the concerts sell out at both halls. I remember one concert where I ushered for Benedictine monks performing chants. It’s interesting to have the opportunity to hear some things you wouldn’t normally experience. Another wonderful thing is that you get to meet the artists after they perform at St. Francis.

When visitors from out of town come to Santa Fe, in addition to the Festival, what other activities or restaurants, stores do you suggest they visit to round out their trip?

My wife Barbara and I have two grandkids, ages 3 and 5 in LA. For small children, the Children’s Museum is wonderful. We also like to go to Harry’s Roadhouse and the Cowgirl, which has a very funky, Santa Fe style. It’s very popular, absolutely packed at lunch time, and it attracts an eclectic group of people.

If you had to describe the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival in three words, what would they be?

How about three phrases? Variety, a gift to Santa Fe, and - for the serious classical music lover.

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Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival’s

2008-2009 American Composer Residency Program: Featuring Renowned Artists

Roberto Sierra, Joan Tower, Gunther Schuller and George Tsontakis

The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival has announced its 2008-09 American Composer Residency program. The program, which celebrates the importance of chamber music and its evolution in the United States, runs through the 2008 and 2009 summer seasons. It will provide members of the Santa Fe community and visitors to the Festival with the opportunity to interact with some of today’s most highly acclaimed American composers through pre-concert discussions, master classes and recordings. The 2008 season will feature contemporary composers Roberto Sierra (pictured above), Joan Tower and Marc Neikrug; the 2009 season will feature Gunther Schuller and George Tsontakis.

Made possible through a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment of the Arts’ American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius initiative, the Residency activities will revolve around the works of American composers participating in the Residency program, and presented by the Festival during the Festival’s 36th and 37th seasons. Concerts during the 2008 and 2009 summers feature the works of American composers Roberto Sierra, Joan Tower, Gunther Schuller (pictured above), George Tsontakis and Marc Neikrug.

Festival guests and local community members will have the opportunity to interact with some of today’s most renowned American composers in a few ways:

Concertgoers will enjoy free pre-concert discussions an hour before each performance featuring a visiting composer’s work, led by Festival artistic director and fellow composer Marc Neikrug or Steven Ovitsky, and consisting of an interview with the composer and Q & A with the audience. 2008 Concerts featuring the pre-concert discussions include: July 27th and 28th, August 20th and August 24th.

Composition students from the University of New Mexico and the College of Santa Fe will have the chance to interact with award-winning composers. They will attend a dress rehearsal and performance of each composer’s work and participate in master classes and seminars led by the composers.

The residency will also provide future audiences with the opportunity to get to know these American composers and their work a bit better through the last portion of the project. All performances, pre-concert discussions and master classes will be professionally recorded both on audio CD and DVD for archival and educational purposes. The information will be available for download from the Festival’s website at a future date, as well as being broadcast on the Festival’s nationally syndicated radio series.

For more information on the American Composers Residency Program, please visit the Festival’s website at www.sfcmf.org.

By going to the site, you can learn a lot more about the festival’s programs and the artists performing this summer.
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Music
musical performances, workshops and festivals

Utah Phillips passed away May 23
Utah Phillips died from complications of heart disease, survived by his wife, sons Duncan and Brendan, and daughter Morrigan. His wish was to be laid to rest in a plain, hand made wooden coffin to expedite his return to the earth, which was honored. Bruce “Utah” Duncan Phillips (May 14, 1935-May 23, 2008) was a labor organizer, folk singer, storyteller, and poet. He described the struggles of labor unions and the power of direct action. His parents were labor organizers and Phillips was a card-carrying member of the IWW (the wobblies). As a teenager, he ran away from home, rode the rails, and wrote songs. He met folk singer Rosalie Sorrels in the early 50s and it was Sorrels who started playing the songs that Phillips wrote and, through her, his music began to spread. He was a keeper of the stories and songs that might otherwise have passed into obscurity and was also a member of the great Traveling Nation, a community of hobos and railroad bums that populated the midwest along the rail lines. He recently gained a whole new audience through his joint album with Ani DeFranco. Some of his classic songs are Moose Turd Pie, Rock Salt & Nails, Green Rolling Hills, Daddy, What’s a Train, and Goodnight-Loving Train. Phillips lived his last 21 years in Nevada City, California where he worked on the start-up of a homeless shelter and the Peace and Justice Center. Utah has caught the westbound train! Farewell.

Mary MacIntyre comments:

Some of us may never have heard of Utah Phillips. He was however a great teller of stories and with his music told grand tales of Americana. As you get a little older, you can look back and realise how much of what life used to be, the events one takes for granted soon become history, lost to the eyes and ears of the next generation, well, actually the present high speed generation. It appears that Utah Phillips understood the power of folklore long ago, and did his part to keep some alive for us, now already passing into an older generation.

May you listen to his songs, and hear the man speak for himself.

I hope you took some time to watch these videos. You’ll see he wasn’t afraid to speak his mind, he also had a lot to say about coming together.

This is a must see video. Let us remember this great orator. Also there are more videos on youtube.com

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There are 5 good blogs before this. Take some time to peruse. Especially the ones on Sprouts For Change (sproutsforchange.com )

Sacred Power Dolls: A Workshop
Sumner and Dene Gallery presents a creativity workshop by artist Lynn Dewart. Call to register.
Workshop Saturday, June 7, 12:30-4:30pm
Sumner & Dene
517 Central NW
(505) 842-1400
sumnerdene.com Censorship and discrimination?
LAS CRUCES - Manuel Peña’s unique “coming of age” photo collage series helped him get into the master’s degree photography program at the prestigious Rochester (N.Y.) Institute of Technology. But earlier this month, the same works were removed from the New Mexico State University Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Exhibition at the Las Cruces Museum of Art. Peña said he went to the opening of his “The Swimming Hole” exhibit May 9 to find “six empty nails. No one told me it was coming down.” The removal has raised charges of censorship and even possible discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Read the entire article by S. Derrickson Moore in the Las Cruces Sun- News

Performing Arts
Theater, Dance, Lectures, Poetry and more …

The Wisdom of Mahamudra
Venerable Trago Rinpoche, Tibetan Buddhist Lama, will give teachings entitled The Wisdom of Mahamudra at RigDzin Dharma Foundation in Albuquerque this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Call or visit the web site for more information.
Buddhist teaching event Fri-Sun, May 30-June 1
RigDzin Dharma Foundation
322 Washington SE in Nob Hill
(505) 401-7340
rigdzin.com

The Agency Slam
There will be 12 slots (lottery for 13th) so sign up early. Winner will be asked to host the next slam and will receive a special prize. This is an all age event. Featured performers - Mantis Fist. $7 admission/$5 students. Proceeds benefit ABQ slams.
Poetry Slam Saturday, May 31, 8pm
The Agency
111 Fourth St. SW Downtown
the- agency.org

UNM Free Summer Sunset Lectures
Perfect for a summer evening. Singer, educator, activist Buffy Sainte-Marie presents A Multimedia Life June 7th. Sponsored by University Libraries and the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs.
Lecture Saturday, June 7, 7pm
UNM Student Union Ballroom
Main Campus
(505) 277-4241
summersunset08pdf

River Raft Race on the Rio
Get busy building your raft, gathering your team and preparing to have a great time as the City revives the old tradition of the River Raft Race. At 8am kayaks and canoes will launch from the Alameda Bridge and at 10am rafts and homemade crafts launch from Tingley Beach. Both groups will cross the finish line at the South Diversion Channel south of the Rio Bravo Bridge. Winners will receive fabulous prizes and bragging rights. For rules and entry form, visit the web site below or call 311.
River Race Saturday, June 7
special events

Duende Poetry Series - Tribute to Keith Wilson
As part of the quarterly poetry readings in Placitas, June will be a tribute to Keith Wilson with readings by friends of Keith Wilson.
Poetry Reading Sunday, June 8, 3pm
Anasazi Fields Winery
Off NM 165 in Placitas
(505) 867-3062
anasazifiel dswinery.com

Music

musical performances, workshops and festivals

Utah Phillips passed away May 23
Utah Phillips died from complications of heart disease, survived by his wife, sons Duncan and Brendan, and daughter Morrigan. His wish was to be laid to rest in a plain, hand made wooden coffin to expedite his return to the earth, which was honored. Bruce “Utah” Duncan Phillips (May 14, 1935-May 23, 2008) was a labor organizer, folk singer, storyteller, and poet. He described the struggles of labor unions and the power of direct action. His parents were labor organizers and Phillips was a card-carrying member of the IWW (the wobblies). As a teenager, he ran away from home, rode the rails, and wrote songs. He met folk singer Rosalie Sorrels in the early 50s and it was Sorrels who started playing the songs that Phillips wrote and, through her, his music began to spread. He was a keeper of the stories and songs that might otherwise have passed into obscurity and was also a member of the great Traveling Nation, a community of hobos and railroad bums that populated the midwest along the rail lines. He recently gained a whole new audience through his joint album with Ani DeFranco. Some of his classic songs are Moose Turd Pie, Rock Salt & Nails, Green Rolling Hills, Daddy, What’s a Train, and Goodnight-Loving Train. Phillips lived his last 21 years in Nevada City, California where he worked on the start-up of a homeless shelter and the Peace and Justice Center. Utah has caught the westbound train! Farewell.

Summer Concert Series
One of Albuquerque’s favorite summer music events kick off this weekend with Jazz and Blues Under the Stars at the Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater Saturdays beginning May 31 with a Big Band Extravaganza featuring The Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra directed by Bobby Shew and featuring the vocals of Hillary Smith. Families are welcome. The Cooperage Restaurant offers grilled entrees, salads, desserts and a full-service bar. A portion of the proceeds from their sales benefits The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Institute of Music. Performance Saturday, May 31, 7-10pm rain or shine
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Road NW

Cowboy Junkies in Concert at the KiMo
Formed in Toronto in 1985, Cowboy Junkies is comprised of its four original members who still rock the house with the best of them. This Canadian country music and alternative rock band has played with the Boston Pops Orchestra and remains very popular in Canada. Check them out on YouTube. Presented by AMP Concerts.
Concert Tuesday, June 3, 7:30pm
KiMo Theatre
423 Central NW
(505) 768-3544
abqmusic.com

Congratulations to Le Chat Lunatique
Local band Le Chat Lunatique was honored at the New Music Awards for their Jazz Recording Miss Lady. For a complete list of the 2008 awards, go to the web site.
newmexicomusicawards

¡Globalquerque! Tickets now on sale
¡Globalquerque!, New Mexico’s 4th Annual Celebration of World Music & Culture has announced that EARLY BIRD Tickets for this year’s festival, which takes place on September 19 & 20, are now on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets (www. ticketmaster. com, 866- 448-7849 or 505-883-7800) including all Smith’s stores in New Mexico, select F.Y.E and Macy’s stores nationwide and at the National Hispanic Cultural Center Box Office. Early Bird prices are in effect until June 20, 2008. As in past years, ¡Globalquerque! 2008 will present a wide range of performers from around from 5 continents on 3 stages over 2 nights, including artists from New Mexico’s varied musical traditions

Film Arts
art films, films about art, and news from the Film Industry

Be sure to pick up the June issue of albuquerqueARTS magazine. June is the film issue and the first issue by new owner/publisher/editor Stephanie Hainsfurther. It is now on the stands on soon on line.
abqarts.com

The Art in Film Series will return mid- summer
The Guild, albuquerqueARTS magazine and Albuquerque Art Business Association (the Artscrawl folks) thank you for your support of the Art in Film series. We are regrouping to come up with an on- going offering of unique films about art. In the meantime, check out the Guild’s fine line up of art films such as CJ7 playing June 1 through June 5 (in Cantonese with English subtitles).
The Guild Cinema
3405 Central NE
(505) 255-1848
guildcinema.com

Workshops, calls for entry, workshops 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

John Donald Robb Composers’ Competition Call for Composers
What: Entries must be based on themes of Hispanic folk songs from the Robb Archives of the Center for Southwest Research in the UNM main library. Award: Winning composition received $3,500.
Entry Deadline: October 1, 2008 More Info: Call Doris Williams at 277-8967

Read on… www.abqarts.com

FRIDAY MAY 30 8 PM $10
BUGS HENDERSON
& T H E S H U F F L E K I N G S

The amazing blues rock guitar icon from Texas, A MUST-SEE!
www.bugshenderson.com

SATURDAY MAY 31 8 PM $7
THE PLEASURE PILOTS

Vintage and original soul, hot R & B!
www.pleasurepilots.com

SUNDAY JUNE 1 3-6 PM On the Patio By Donation
WHITE BUFFALO PRESENTS
THE DEBUT OF A NEW MUSIC SERIES
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS ON THE PATIO
The PUB & GRILL at the SFBC
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFITTING THE
MUSICIANS EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND
ALL MUSICIANS WELCOME!
www.whitebuffalomusic.com

SUNDAY JUNE 1 7 PM $5
SYD MASTERS and the SWING RIDERS

Vintage cowboy western swing!
www.sydmasters.com

FOR MORE INFO ON OTHER FINE LIVE MUSIC EVENTS
IN NEW MEXICO, PLEASE CHECK OUT:
www.abqmusic.com - www.elpaseobar.com - www.elreytheater.com
www.fanmanproductions.com - www.frogvilleplanet.com - www.gigsantafe.com
www.gordonsconcerts.com - www.highmayhem.com - www.lensic.com
www.newmexicomusic.org - www.nmjazz.org - www.outpostspace.org
www.outsideinproductions.org - www.santafemuzikfest.com
www.solarmusicfest.com - www.southwestpickers.org
www.ticketssantafe.org - www.thirstyearfestival.com
www.myspace.com/meowwolf

READ THE PAPER! KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
Pick up your favorite local newspapers to see what’s happening and where in the local music scene, including The Santa Fe Reporter, The Santa Fe New Mexican & The PASATIEMPO,The Albuquerque Journal/North, The Albuquerque Tribune,The Alibi, local IQ, and the Rio Grande Sun,
which all publish extensive information about the local music scene!

countrymusicherald.com
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Obamarama Features T-shirt Designs by Artists of all Ages

Event at Santa Fe’s Hahn-Ross Gallery will feature T-shirts designed by 50 artists inspired by Barack Obama and his vision for a brighter future

SANTA FE, NM, [DATE] – Sprouts for Change and members of Santa Fe Grassroots for Obama will host an exhibit of T-shirts inspired by Presidential Candidate Barack Obama and his vision for a brighter future at Santa Fe’s Hahn Ross Gallery, 409 Canyon Rd., on July 6th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The exhibit will feature 50 artists ranging in ages from 7 to 90, a diverse cross section of New Mexico young people, as well as locally and nationally prominent artists.

“Barack Obama’s unique and refreshing vision for the future is changing the nature of American politics and driving a new wave of passion from the ground up,” said Tom Ross, founder of Sprouts for Change. “This event is intended to give a creative voice to people who have been inspired by Senator Obama and to raise awareness of his campaign among the young people of the country who are our future leaders. We hope that these works will be a touching illustration of the impact that Senator Obama’s vision continues to have on people of all ages.”
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The marimba ensemble “Kids of the SBO” will be playing at the event as well as other Santa Fe bands; refreshments will be provided by The Teahouse; and cakes decorated with the children’s artwork will be served- all in the spirit of celebrating Barack Obama’s unique vision of a brighter future.

The filmmaker, Jordan McKittrick is making of a video of the project and it will be premiered at the event. The seventeen year-old filmmaker’s recent documentary about survivors of the atomic bomb in Japan, and its impact here in New Mexico was screened at the Taos Shortz Film Festival.

All of the T-shirt designs exhibited at the event will be for sale both at the gallery and online in the Sprouts for Change virtual gallery at www.sproutsforchange.com. A select group of the shirts will be chosen to be given to the New Mexico Obama delegates to wear at the Democratic Convention in Denver in August. Profits from the sale of the shirts will benefit Meds and Food for Kids an international nonprofit organization working to combat malnutrition. The sale of seven shirts can literally save one child’s life.

“Sprouts for Change” was created to enable artists of all ages to act as agents of change, providing artistic opportunities for young people and adults to express themselves about issues facing their communities,” said Ross. “Art can be a powerful driver of positive change.”

I’m including this announcement because I am moved by the people who have been inspired to action by Senator Barack Obama. Such faith and committment with the bonus of action propels the power of our democracy. I also admire Mr. Tom Ross’ example for and encouragement of his daughter. She knows, or is experiencing the opportunity of making a contribution and difference that aligns with her personal politics and vision. She isn’t just learning about current events and issues, she’s participating in the political process up front and center. She witnesses the good that her work creates.

Imagine if 20 million young voters also organized and had projects they chose to support. The impact would be incredible. If you read this, stop and consider starting your own group, or at least buy a lot of t-shirts from Sprouts for Change. Hmmm…how many Obamarama’s could be held on July 6th. All you need is food, a band, and a lot of t-shirts! Join the fun. Organize. Tell your friends. IF you are in Santa Fe, stop by the gallery. Also you can start ordering T-shirts now. www.sproutsforchange.com

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Such numbers are staggering. World organizations are scrambling to provide relief. It would be easy to tune out all that news. However, some people don’t tune out. Some people actually want to do something. At a party the other day I met Some of Those people. Let me collect a few links and their words. First be aware that one of those people is a 12 year old girl. She’s very creative and has a family that supports her iniative.

sproutsforchange.com

About Us
Mission Statement

Sprouts for Change enables artists of all ages to act as agents of change, providing an artistic outlet through which kids and adults can express themselves regarding the important issues facing their communities.

Photo: Jennifer Esperanza
About Us

The organization’s inaugural campaign, Sprouts for Obama, was launched in May of 2008 to give people from around the country an opportunity to use art as a means of personalizing the inspiration they have received from Senator Barack Obama and his vision for America’s future. Subsequent campaigns will follow the same model of encouraging professional and aspiring artists alike to apply their talents in a way that raises awareness of the challenges and opportunities within their communities. The proceeds from most art sales go to charity; however, fund raising is just one element of the Sprouts for Change mission. Equally important is the goal of encouraging creative expressions that inspire thought and action surrounding important issues. In this, Sprouts for Change is an evolution of the grassroots movement - a creative expression of positive change from the ground up.

About Us
Sprouts for Change encourages artists of all ages to address the important issues facing our communities.
Contact Us
Phone: 505-470-7932
tomross@sproutsforchange.com

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I will be back with a post that was written and when I heard about it, it really caught my creative attention.