Albuquerque, NM

http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/

Great read… first an update for my garden: Thought I’d have a great crop, but grasshoppers and theri flying comrades are eating my tomatoes. I’m hoping a few will get a chance to turn red. They are juicy and good tasting. Several other plants are in a race to beat fall weather. They are just beginning to create little babies. The squash have the same idea. Perhaps I enjoy too much where they are now without pressuring produce more now! I do love the garden and the wonderful energy all these plants provide by being what they are now.

Chuck however is a pro… read on.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
More on Sustainability from the Small Plot garden

Mid August, 2008
Orland California 95963

The news keeps piling up about “recession” and rising Food Costs.
Example the Goshen News, Goshen, Indiana Article.

Based on my simple survey, our local Fresh Food cost
have edged a bit, but definitely not sending our Population
into a state of Malnutrition.

I did chuckle about a ludicrous report regarding
Poor University Students standing in line at the Local FOOD BANK,
most chatting on Cell phones…

Get real youngsters!
Use your energy and grow a Community Garden,
instead of text messaging all day.

Other articles by the Talking Head Media seem to indicate another
crisis for the Populace.

There are more crucial price increases than food,
and if most would be willing
to forgo senseless activities that SUCK income,
instead spend very little money
and a bit of Health Time “Growing some Food”,
There are more crucial price increases than food,
and if most would be willing
to forgo senseless activities that SUCK income,
instead spend very little money
and a bit of Health Time “Growing some Food”,
they would not only feel better,
eat better and cheaper and have surplus
to sell or give away.

What are Cable and satellite cost compared to Food Increases ?
Cable and Satellite seem to be rising 5-7% with no end in
sight according to the
New York Times, today
July’s report from the USDA shows Food with a 12 month rise of
4.2%, of course the more processed the food the higher the Rise…
wonder why?

What does all this have to do with Growing Tomatoes for Health and Wealth?

We have two small plots this year, one 25o square feet,
the other 300 square feet.
The Tomato Patch as recorded on Video has been
providing us with all we need,
plus Eggplant and earlier, red onions a 6 month
supply from 24 plants, and Broccoli
early spring for us and our neighbors

Out total expenses to date have been $147.00

Total cash Income $ $320.00
Donated Produce to Senior Center $175.00 (Market Value)
Value of Food consumed $196.00 based on weekly Market value.

Of course many will point to Time Spent has a Value.
You bet it does!

I have conducted INCOME GENERATING
seminars while Pruning,
Weeding and Irrigating.

And the exercise gained, at no Gym or Equipment costs,
has substantially added to my Overall Wellness.

But even forgetting those factors, My “time Card” shows about
8 hours a week in the garden since February..

My math comes up with:
192 hours
Earnings: $691
Expenses: $147
Net $ 544 Profit
or a little over $2.83 hour NET Profit ( so far)

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS….
PRICELESS

Continue to join us on this Journey
Start your Fall Garden Now.
Containers can yield bushels!

Do your self a favor and Grow for Life..Yours!

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Dear Editor,
Volunteers are needed for the Obama for America campaign. In a race that is neck to neck voter participation is crucial to creating the outcome that citizens desire. In the last election in NM the winning difference was within 200 votes. I have a few ideas how people can help the campaign.
1) Go to the headquarters at 720 St Michael’s Dr 2-N. Volunteer.
2) Call (505) 471-4833. This is important because you can let them know where you stand. Tell them you want to answer the canvas survey. This will also reduce phone calls and other contact from the office. Keep those phones ringing.
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5) Create your own list of things to do to help your candidate or candidates win.
Tom Udall also needs volunteers. People working on the campaigns really appreciate your help. Contact them as soon as possible even if you are undecided. Volunteer if you can.
Sincerely,
Mary MacIntyre
Santa Fe NM

CAMP OBAMA NEW MEXICO HISPANIC COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TRAINING

August 22 5PM to 9PM
August 23 9AM to 9PM

Alamosa Community Center
6900 Gonzales Rd SW
Albuquerque, NM 89102
Corner of Bridge & Coors

Call to sign up.
Empowering Local Hispanic Leaders with the skills to mobilize VOTERS in their NM Communities.

Also on Tuesdays, many specialities are only $15.95 each. These are heavier protein dishes.

The lecture was fantastic. Look for Ola Loa powdered vitamin drinks at your local health food store.

Here the Brew News:

SANTA FE’S FAVORITE LIVE MUSIC VENUE!
VOTED #1 BEST BAR FOR LIVE MUSIC!
VOTED #2 BEST PLACE TO GO DANCING!
IN THE SANTA FE REPORTER’S BEST OF 2008 ISSUE!
THANKS TO ALL OF YOU THAT VOTED FOR US!
37 FIRE PLACE - JUST OFF NM HIGHWAY 14 - SOUTH OF I-25
NEXT TO THE SANTA FE BREWING COMPANY
VOTED #1 BEST LOCAL BEER IN THE SF REPORTERS BEST OF 2008 ISSUE!
“At the Top of the Turquoise Trail”
Good morning from everyone at the Pub & Grill! We’ve been having some minor e-mail tech. difficulties, sorry to be late with this week’s newsletter! We have a truly amazing line-up of music this week, get out here and check out some of the best music you’ll find anywhwere!

TONIGHT!
TUESDAY AUGUST 19 7 PM No Cover
open mic. night
hosted by jason reed
Different night, same great live music!
Singers, songwriters, musicians all welcome!
Go to the web site for the current schedule!
www.myspace.com/sfbcopenmic

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20 7:30 PM $10
The
BELLEVILLE
OUTFIT

With a tight, seamless, and an acoustic sound that’s uniquely their’s — 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.
In fact, in just six months, the band has played for more than 10,000 people, ridden in a van-with-trailer to shows all the way from Texas to Tennessee, from Colorado to New York, and sold out shows up and down the East Coast and through Texas. They’ve shared stages with the likes of Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Del McCoury Band, The Waybacks, and The Duhks, and recorded a full-length album with producers John Rees and Bil Vorndick. When the band is home, members soak up other acts’ music, absorbing how music transmits energy from musician to listener, healing both — always learning, learning from the past but breathing their own interpretations into what they hear.
www.bellvilleoutfit.com

THURSDAY AUGUST 21 6:30 PM $17 ADVANCE / $20 DOOR
R E C K L E S S K E L L Y

RECKLESS KELLY’S SONG “RAGGED AS THE ROAD” IS CURRENTLY #1 ON THE TEXAS MUSIC CHARTS, AND THEIR NEW ALBUM “BULLETPROOF” IS CURRENTLY #1 ON THE AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOC. CHART!

With very special guest STOLL VAUGHAN

Country soul from Nashville’s Stoll Vaughan! Stoll has made a name for himself as a reputable, young songwriter. With an expressive rustic style, profound lyrics, and a resonant voice, Vaughan’s identity is carried by a timeless authenticity all his own. Born in Kentucky, his music embraces his own style, although he has been favorably compared to the likes of early Springsteen and Townes Van Zandt.
http://www.myspace.com/stollvaughan

The album art on Reckless Kelly’s new release, Bulletproof (June 24, Yep Roc), is a semi-faithful rendition of the homemade armor Australian outlaw and band namesake Ned “Reckless” Kelly wore during his final police shootout. But don’t assume that imagery and album title represent the Austin-based band’s propensity for shoot-’em-ups, horse-thievin’ or similarly dangerous behavior; their badass streak is manifested mainly in their fiercely incredible ability to rock out, and their “outlaw” credentials stretch about as far as their appreciation for outlaw country.

Reckless Kelly began making waves in Texas shortly after moving to Austin from Bend, Ore., where the band formed more than 11 years ago. They’ve built a fiercely loyal fan base in the Lone Star state and western territories, including the brothers’ native Idaho, but they’re captivating new audiences in Chicago, New York, the Southeast (including the Chapel Hill, N.C. home of their new label, Yep Roc), and even industry-hardened Nashville.

Yeah, getting to make music and have fun with family and friends on a regular basis. It just doesn’t get any better than that. Which is why the guys in Reckless Kelly intend to stick together for a long, long time to come. www.recklesskelly.com

FRIDAY AUGUST 22 7 PM $15 ADVANCE / $20 DOOR
The MIGHTY DIAMONDS

Known in the reggae business for their sweet, soulful harmonies and constant hits, the Mighty Diamonds are one of the world’s greatest harmony groups who continue to achieve stardom on their own terms, wrapping a militant message in some of the prettiest melodies around. Even with their mushrooming international popularity, the Mighty Diamonds have not forgotten their roots which come from the unique cultural potpourri of Jamaica with its harsh ghetto realities and its irresistible reggae pulse.

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
THE YELLOW DUB SQUAD

The Yellow Wall Dub Squad is an original authentic Roots Reggae Band. The name Yellow Wall Dub Squad was originally formulated by Amlak Tafari along with Fazal Prendergast. The original crew consisted of Amlak on Bass, Fazal on Guitar, Steve Hoffman on Keyboards and Manas Itene on Drums. When Amlak returned to his home base in England and Manas left and joined Michael Franti’s Spearhead, Fazal continued the works and reformed the Squad with legendary Jamaican studio session artists. The musicians consist of Band Leader Fazal Prendergast-Guitar (Jamaica), Stevie Love-Bass (Jamaica), Alton “Sandrum” Vanhorn-Drums (Jamaica), Steve Hoffman-Keyboards (USA) and Gatsby Road Manager/Driver.
www.themightydiamonds.com

SATURDAY AUGUST 23 4 PM to MIDNIGHT JUST $10! KID U-12 FREE!
FROGFEST III

CELEBRATING 5 FROGTASTIC YEARS!
8 HOURS OF LOVE & MUSIC!
F E A T U R I N G
HUNDRED YEAR FLOOD GOSHEN
NATHAN MOORE TAARKA
BORIS &the SALTLICKS JOE WEST
XOE FITZGERALD TIME-TRAVELING TRANSVESTITE THE BILL HEARNE TRIO

www.frogvilleplanet.com

SUNDAY AUGUST 24 7 PM $10
BILL HEARNE’S ROADHOUSE REVUE

Join Bill and Cathy and Bob and Augie for a great night of classic country and electric hony-tonk from a Santa Fe legend! www.billhearne.com

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR THESE GREAT SHOWS AT THE PUB & GRILL!
RECKLESS KELLY w/ Stoll Vaughan THURS AUG 21
THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS with The Yellow Dub Squad FRI AUG 22
JJ GREY & MOFRO with the Hill Country Revue TUES SEPT 9
JOHN HIATT & the AGELESS BEAUTIES with the Sean Healen Duo WED SEPT 10
LIAM FINN with the Veils TUES SEPT 16
JOE BONAMASSA TUES SEPT 23
The SKATALITES TUES OCT 14
PICK UP YOUR TICKETS TODAY AT THE PUB & GRILL AT THE SFBC,
THE LENSIC BOX OFFICE 505.988.1234, OR ORDER ONLINE AT www.ticketssantafe.com

UPCOMING AT THE PUB AND GRILL
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27 7 PM No Cover
OPEN MIC NIGHT
HOSTED BY JASON REED
THURSDAY AUGUST 28 7:30 PM $5
KEVIN WATSON
FRIDAY AUGUST 29 8 PM $10
THE SOUTH AUSTIN JUG BAND
SUNDAY AUGUST 31 6 PM $10
MUSEKIWA
CHINGODZA
TUESDAY SEPT 2 7 PM No Cover
OPEN MIC. NIGHT
HOSTED BY JASON REED
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3 7:30 PM $5

Folk Arts Festival Saturday, August 9, 11am- 5pm
Robinson Park
8th and Central NW Downtown
(505) 247-1172
offcenterarts.org

Moises Yagues: The Distance Between Us
Prints by Spanish artist Moises Yagues. Created in collaboration with Amnesty International, the imagery deals with the issues of border lines and boundaries that divide, contain and segregate people.
Reception Friday, August 15, 5-9pm
ArtHaus66 Gallery
6320 Linn Avenue NE #C
(505) 830-9653
arthaus66.com

INprint at SCA Contemporary Art
An exhibit by a select group of artists using traditional and non-traditional printmaking techniques. The theme of the exhibit fulfills a set of requirement, referencing a common ground of both physical and psychological characteristics.
Reception Friday, August 15, 5-8pm
SCA Contemporary Art
524 Haines NW
(505) 228-3749
scacontempo rary.com

Nature Journaling in Piedras Marcadas Canyon
Petroglyph National Monument volunteer and artist Ray Kriese will conduct a FREE workshop on nature journaling in the field. This workshop is designed for those who have taken his previous classes or have experience with nature journaling techniques. Participants will walk along the trail into Piedras Marcadas Canyon where more than 1000 petroglyphs can be seen. Along the way are stops where drawings and writing exercises will be practiced. Ray will provide interpretation of the geology, flora and fauna as well as the petroglyph images and the people who made them. There will be free time for recording of personal observations. Participants meet Ray at 9am in the Las Marcadas #1 parking lot located on Jill Patricia Street off Golf Course Road NW. No materials will be supplied - bring a journal or sketchbook, pencils and pens as well as plenty of water, light snack and hat or sunscreen. Advanced registration required.
Workshop Sunday, August 17, 9am-1pm
Petroglyph National Monument
(505) 899-0205 ext. 332

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

Last Chance to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Sunday is the last performance of this family performance. Five children are the winners of Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket that admits them to a tour of his magical candy factory. But it’s more than just a tour - it’s really a contest to see who will win the factory itself. This classic story will delight audiences of all ages. call the box office to make your purchase.
Performances Friday 7:30pm, Sat-Sun. Aug 9-10, 2pm
Albuquerque Little Theater
224 San Pasquale SW
(505) 242-4750
albuque rquelittletheater.org

Albuquerque Press Club’s Spamfest Saturday
OK, we know this is not a performance, but it sounds like just too much fun not to encourage you to check it out. Besides, it’s a good excuse to visit the historic Press Club, designed after a Norweigian villa and build by architect Charles Whittlesey as a family home in 1903. Spamfest is a time-honored tradition at the Club in which they feature local celebrity chefs and media personalities as judges. Winning entries receive hand-crafted trophies and assorted prizes. The categories are: Best Tasting, Funniest, and Most Original. So crack open a can of SPAM and create your best dish with this uniquely American ingredient. Rules: Entries must be created by the entrant; SPAM must be the main ingredient; Up to 3 entries may be submitted (one per category); Entry should serve at least ten portions; Dish must be edible; and Entry should not require any on-site preparation or refrigeration. They do have large warming dishes available.
Special Event Saturday, August 9, 6pm
Albuquerque Press Club
201 Highland Park Circle SE
(505) 243-8476
albuquer quepressclub.org New Mexico young Playwrights Festival
Mother Road Theatre Company presents its first New Mexico Young Playwrights Festival, a groundbreaking project that nurtures young writers and future theatre- goers. The festival is a continuation of Mother Road’s dedication to providing standards-based education and increasing literacy rates in New Mexico’s youth. Three plays have been chosen from dozens submitted by K through 12 students from around NM. Each will receive a professional staged reading and a distinguished panel of judges will choose the winner who will receive a $100 prize. The winning play will then be submitted to the National Young Playwright’s Competition in New York City. Please make a reservation if you are planning to attend. Admission is FREE!
Workshops/Readings Saturday, August 9, 9am- 5pm
The Filling Station
1024 Fourth St. SW
(505) 243-0596, or email info@motherroad.org
motherroad.org

A Light in My Soul (Una Luz en Mi Alma)
Working Classroom and the NHCC present the world premiere of a new drama about an escised chapter of NM history. It was developed in collaboration with the New York-based Tectonic Theater Project, playwright Leigh Fondakowski and director Krista DeNio. The play is a dramatic interpretation of the history and culture of New Mexico’s conversos or crypto-Jews. After its Albuquerque premiere, the play will move to Espanola August 22-23 and Las Vegas August 29.
Performances Fri-Sat Aug 15-16, 8pm, Sun. Aug. 17 2pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 Fourth Street SW
(505) 246-2261
nhccnm.org Anton Chekhov’s Vaudevilles
The Auxiliary Dog will present Anton Chekhov’s Vaudevilles, a collection of eight short plays and monologues, as staged readings August 15-30. The plays will be split into two nights each weekend: Fridays will feature Swan Song, The Proposal, On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco, and The Wedding. Saturdays will be A Moscow Hamlet, The Anniversary, A Reluctant Tragic Hero and The Bear. The cost for each evening is only $5. While most of Chekhov’s longer works are considered tragic- comedies (often staged as pure tragedy), these short works are rollicking entertainment though with unmistakable traces of his more tragic characters. Director Blake Catherwood is better known to Albuquerque audiences as an actor. He brings a love of Russian sensibility, weather and culture to this project.
Performances Fri-Sat August 15-16, 8pm
The Auxiliary Dog
3011 Monte Vista NE
(505) 254-7716

Music
musical performances, workshops and festivals

NM Jazz Workshop - Salsa & Jazz Under the Stars
Friday will be Havana NRG, the kids from Havana who serve up Salsa, tangy Merengue, soulful Cha-cha- chas and other Latin rhythms. Saturday will be Patty Stephens with The Pat Rhoads Jazz Ensemble. Whether the groove is Samba, funk or swing, this group lays it down solid.
Performances Fri-Sat, August 8-9, 6:30pm
Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater
2000 Mountain Road NW
(505) 255-9798
nmjazz.org

The Gourds play at the El Rey Saturday
The Gourds, with special guest Chuck Prophet return to the El Rey. The last time they played here, it was at the Golden West. Billed as alt-country, this will be a great evening. It is a 21+ event. Advance tickets available at GetTix.net, Bookworks, Encore Music, Birdland and all Zone locations.
Performance Saturday, August 9, 8pm
The El Rey Theater
620 Central SW
(505) 242-6343
elreytheater.com

Thirty Years the Cowboy Way in Placitas
Join the Roller Family at Rockin’ R Gallery in Placitas and celebrate the Riders in the Sky 30th Birthday Celebration. We took in their concert last year and it was a lot of fun for folks who appreciate old time cowboy music (you know, Sons of the Pioneers and Gene Autry). Syd Masters and the Swing Riders will open the show. Food available before the show. Bring a chair and enjoy a cool summer night in Placitas. (Carolyn Roller tells me they are just about sold out, so call if you want a ticket.)
Performance, Sunday, August 17, 7:30pm
Rockin’ R Gallery
Highway 165 about 3 miles east of Exit 242 off I- 25
(505) 867-9595
myspac e.com/rollerstudios Globalquerque is coming - Sept. 19-20
17 artists from 5 continents on 3 stages plus a FREE family fun day on Saturday, Sept. 20, workshops, dance classes, art, instrument making, and The Global Village of Craft, Culture and Cuisine. Tickets now on sale at the NHCC box office and Ticketmaster.
(505) 232-9868
globalquerque.c om

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

Indigenous Filmmakers of the Americas
Women in Film International is accepting short film submissions for its upcoming event, A Night to Celebrate: Short Films by Indigenous People of the Americas, to be held at Barnsdall Gallery Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 25th. For more information and an application please email NativeShortLA@yahoo.com or call 908-310-7141 attention Tessa Bell.
Deadline September 12,2008

The Art in Film Series will present Agnes Martin: With My Back to the World in September. This groundbreaking documentary on internationally renowned painter, was shot over a period of four years from 1998 through 2002, Martin’s 90th year. Interviews are intercut with shots of her at work in her studio in Taos and with images of her work from over five decades. It is a venue for Martin to speak about her work, her methods, her life as an artist, and her views about the creative process. She also discusses her film, Gabriel, and reads from her poetry and lectures. In keeping with Martin’s chosen life of solitude, she alone appears in the documentary.
Screening Sat-Sun, Sept. 6-7, 2pm
The Guild Cinema
3405 Central NE
(505) 255-1848
guildcinema.com

Of course Santa Fe is just one town in NM. I will also gather more events in Albuquerque too. Life is good. This is NM summer flying by fast. I have so much to write! So here’s:

TONIGHT!
FRIDAY AUGUST 8 8 PM $8
THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF A SANTA FE LEGEND

THE GLUEY BROTHERS

WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS DJ ROCQUE RINALDI & DJ COCQUI

The fusion of funk, rap, and metal is hardly a new trick, but what make California’s Gluey Brothers one of the smarter novelty acts to come along recently is their deftly delivered performance art shtick: wild, prop-driven theatrics that are both offbeat hilarious and well-rehearsed. Best of all, dual frontmen MC Tahina and King Hummus seem virtually telepathic, never missing out on a shared punchline. Join the fun! This will be the release party for the GLUEY BROTHERS first ever DVD, RIO VISTA VISUALS-VOL. 1! www.myspace.com/glueybros

SUNDAY AUGUST 10 7 PM $10
Southwest Americana with New Mexico’s favorite country-western dance band! www.michaelhearne.com

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR THESE GREAT SHOWS AT THE PUB & GRILL!
The TAJ MAJAL TRIO WED AUG 13
TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS SUN AUG 17
RECKLESS KELLY with SPECIAL GUEST tbaTHURS AUG 21
JJ GREY & MOFRO with the Hill Country Revue TUES SEPT 9
JOHN HIATT & the AGELESS BEAUTIES with the Sean Healen Duo WED SEPT 10

FOR MORE INFO ON OTHER FINE LIVE MUSIC EVENTS IN NEW MEXICO, PLEASE CHECK OUT:
www.abqmusic.com www.bigrockcasino.com www.cowgirlsantafe.com www.elpaseobar.com www.elreytheater.com www.fanmanproductions.com
www.frogvilleplanet.com www.gigsantafe.com www.globalquerque.com www.gordonsconcerts.com www.highmayhem.com www.lensic.com
www.myspace.com/meowwolf www.newmexicomusic.org www.nmjazz.org www.outpostspace.org
www.outsideinproductions.org www.santafemuzikfest.com www.solarmusicfest.com www.southwestpickers.org
www.themineshafttavern.com www.thirstyearfestival.com
www.ticketssantafe.org www.wildwestfest.org
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LIVE MUSIC IN NEW MEXICO!
This last part I love because it is a great summary of ways to find out more details where things are happening. Must go to get some of the other news moving.

08/08/08 Lucky Day, Lucky Number
In Chinese numerology, the number eight is the luckiest number. That makes August 8, 2008 a significantly lucky date. Eight artists will exhibit eight pieces each in an 8 x 8 format. The artists participating are Paula Scott, Pat Berrett, Dan Schmierer, Leau Phillips, Raine Klover, Regina Portscheller, Leighanna Light and Laurie Gregg.
Reception Friday, August 8, 5-9pm
105 Studios
105 Fourth St. SW
(505) 363-3868

We ART the People Folk Arts Festival
Held in Robinson Park, this festival includes over 90 local art vendors along with live music and food. Organized by community arts organization OFF Center.
Folk Arts Festival Saturday, August 9, 11am- 5pm
Robinson Park
8th and Central NW Downtown
(505) 247-1172
offcenterarts.org

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

The Ballet Pro Musica Festival at NHCC
Dancers from the Mexico-City based National Ballet of Mexico along with the Felbert Chamber Virtuosi led by violinist David Felbert will perform at National Hispanic Cultural Center this weekend. The performance will include Apollo (Mendelssohn/Balanchine), Miroirs (Ravel/Godden) and Concerto Grosso (Bach/Ossadnik). Check web site for festival events.
Performances Fri-Sat, Aug.1-2 8pm, Sun, Aug.3 2pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 Fourth St. SW
(505) 352-1281
balletpromusic a.org

New Mexico young Playwrights Festival
Mother Road Theatre Company presents its first New Mexico Young Playwrights Festival, a groundbreaking project that nurtures young writers and future theatre- goers. The festival is a continuation of Mother Road’s dedication to providing standards-based education and increasing literacy rates in New Mexico’s youth. Three plays have been chosen from dozens submitted by K through 12 students from around NM. Each will receive a professional staged reading and a distinguished panel of judges will choose the winner who will receive a $100 prize. The winning play will then be submitted to the National Young Playwright’s Competition in New York City. Please make a reservation if you are planning to attend. Admission is FREE!
Workshops/Readings Saturday, August 9, 9am- 5pm
The Filling Station
1024 Fourth St. SW
(505) 243-0596, or email info@motherroad.org
motherroad.org

Music
musical performances, workshops and festivals

One Wild Night at the Rio Grande Zoo
Ten bands playing on seven different stages will create a wild night of music, dancing and fun. Gates open at 4pm and the party continues until 10pm. Headliner Kathy Mattea will star in the main band shell at 7:30. Other performances include Caji & Salome, Los Primos, Chris Dracup, Cliff Eberhardt, Corinne West, Plaidgrass, Agalu, Don Conscenti and Wagogo. Avoid parking hassles by taking the Park N Ride from the Aquarium parking lot near Tingley and Central FREE. Tickets from $5 to $15 with children under 3 free.
Performances Saturday, August 2, 4- 10pm
Rio Grande Zoo
903 Tenth Street SW
(505) 768-2000 or 311

The Church of Beethoven
Saturday a group of musicians from the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra will present a classical music concert with Felix Wurman on cello, David Felbert on violin, James Shields on Clarinet and Chrissy Saarl on flute.
Performance Saturday, August 2, 10:30am
The Filling Station
1024 Fourth St. SW
(505) 890-6593
fillingstationab q.com

Jefferson Voorhees Solo-Bonnie Watts and City Reign
Jefferson Voorhees resides in Albuquerque and is one of the regions most versatile and sought after percussionists. His resume includes such projects as the Tom Guralnick Trio, Bayou Seco, Stove, and Wagogo among many others. Once a decade, Voorhees performs a solo show. In the 1980s it was in San Francisco, in the 1990s, it was at the old Outpost on Morningside. This decade’s offering is an opportunity for him to merge the various musical avenues he’s been travelling lately. He will be performing on an expanded percussion set-up that reflects the South Asian, Middle Eastern, and African textures he’s been exploring with Sama Duo, Rahim al Haj, and Accra Trane Station, as well as the avant garde direction of his work with Out of Context and the UFO Ensemble. Recently moved to Albuquerque, vocalist Bonnie Watts has been performing her jazz and R&B inspired music at Yanni’s Opa Bar since 2006. Featuring Bonnie Watts on vocals, her band City Reign comprises some of the area’s best musicians- Arnold Bodmer, piano; Cindy Tag, woodwinds; Michael Olivola, bass; and Jim Magnarella, drums. Tickets available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost.
Performance Thursday, August 7, 7:30pm
Outpost Performance Space
210 Yale SE
(505) 268-0044
outpostspace.org

Emmylou Harris Concert Cancelled
Due to family emergency, this weekend’s show at Paolo Soleri Amphitheater in Santa Fe has been cancelled. Refunds will be available from the place of purchase.

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

Civic Cinema on Civic Plaza
Watch a classic film under the stars. Popcorn, beverages and more will be available. Some seating is available but blankets and chairs may be brought for your comfort. No alcoholic beverages or glass containers are allowed. Pets must be on leash. So bring the kids and Rover and have a great time sharing in the magic of movie classics. The season ends August 1 with the movie voted #1 by Albuquerque residents.
Friday, August 1 - Young Frankenstein (1974) with Gene Wilder and Madeline Kahn.

The Art in Film Series will return August 2-3 with The Treasures of Long Gone John. This is a documentary about the eccentric art and musical obsessions of indie record producer Long Gone John. He compulsively amassed a vast collection of art and pop ephemera. Using interviews with artists, collectors, gallery owners and musicians, this is an exciting trip through the fascinating world of art, music and popular culture.
The Guild Cinema
3405 Central NE
(505) 255-1848
guildcinema.com

Duke City Shootout Gale Premiere
Breaking Bad starts Dean Norris and Aaron Paul will present at this year’s Duke City Shootout. This digital filmmaking festival is in its 9th year. The seven Shootout films and the 48 Hour Film Project Winner will premiere at the festival. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Festival Premiere Saturday, August 2, 7pm
Kiva Auditorium
Convention Center Downtown
401 Second St. NW

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

Read on…

The grand piano nearly fills the stage and my view for most of the concert. Then a short, extremely petite woman with long black hair appears. As she sits upon her bench, and softly begins to play, few anticipate the intensity that will follow. Her strength and stamina supercedes her stature.

I came anticipating the courageous creaticvity and daring often possesed by youth. I knew that she’d play Chopin, one of the most techically difficult composers of his time. No sparrow would attempt such a challenge unless she understood the vibrant power within her heart and imagination. No one was disappointed. Did the audience even take a second breath? Perhaps, non one collapsed but the audiences’ complete focus riveted toward her as we all tried to absorb the depth of meaning that the music poured forth. Was this a testimony to the intensity of youth, the connecton with their ocean of emotional tides? Perhaps there was a challenge to every age to awaken to the immensity of change within our worlds? A challenge to pay attention to the audacity of our hearts or identity. No one could hideaway in a sweet pillow of innonce remebered.

Raoring rivers poured over ageless rocks, and white water waves were frequent. Yes, a passage might bring to a quiet pool surrounded by a sweet flowered filled meadow and then as abruptly, thunder would shake the rafters and carry us with the burst of the next movement. Our brain rattleed with exquisite music, our senses placed on alert, our heartbeat echoing deep caverns of collective unconscious. I am here too, within you the music declared. Perhaps we might taste the pianist’s own challenge between vastly differnet worlds. I am here within you cries forth the youth, in a language that we recognize though its truth sometimes appears dim.

Welcome to the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. Hurry, purchase your tickets now. Few have the opportunity to ever hear the depths of inspiration such as these musicians invoke. www.santafechambermusic.org

Be daring, and enjoy.

Maybe one of these will work.

Jonathan Wolfe, Ph.D. is the Executive Director of the Fractal Foundation, a New Mexico nonprofit that uses the beauty of fractals to inspire interest in science, math and art. With a scientific background in visual neurophysiology, and an international reputation as the artist behind the flying fractal hotair balloons, Dr. Wolfe is ideally situated to promote both the beauty and the intellectual impact of fractals. Since 2003, he has taught over 21,000 children and 10,000 adults about fractals, and he is the creator of the extremely popular First Friday Fractals show at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.

For more information, visit the Santa Fe Complex home page.

Aequias of Taos County

The acequias of Taos County create a rich network of physical and social features. Join Michael Cox as he describes his work mapping and understanding the acequia network of Taos County. Additional speakers will be added to the event and posted here.

However musicians and children equally fascinated with music can essntailly have insight to how the great musicians practise, how the conductor encourages, and something that usually would cost hundreds if you were paying for workshops or lessons. Some of the sessions are relatively short: great for children being introduced to classical music. Others are longers and just a feast to the ears.

Of course, following up to hear the final performance will be an easy choice, because it’s always wonderful to hear the rest of the story. Tune up now and attend often!

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SATURDAY, JULY 19–SATURDAY, JULY 26

Schedule subject to change without notice.
SATURDAY JULY 19
Opens to the Public at 10am.
(9am)–10:30am
St. Francis Auditorium
BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047 1/2
Janice Tipton, flute
Allan Vogel, oboe
David Washburn, trumpet
Cho-Liang Lin, violin
Shanghai Quartet:
Weigang Li, violin
Yi-Wen Jiang, violin
Honggang Li, viola
Nicholas Tzavaras, cello
Marji Danilow, bass
Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord

10:30am–12:30pm
St. Francis Auditorium
RACHMANINOV Sonata in G Minor for Cello
& Piano, Op. 19 1/2
Lynn Harrell, cello
Yuja Wang, piano

12:30pm–3:30pm
St. Francis Auditorium CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO Platero y Yo 1/2
Johathan Richards, speaker
Simon Wynberg, guitar

SUNDAY JULY 20
Opens to the Public at 10am.
(9am)–10:30am
St. Francis Auditorium
RACHMANINOV Sonata in G Minor for Cello & Piano, Op. 19 2/2
Lynn Harrell, cello
Yuja Wang, piano

10:30am–11:30am
St. Francis Auditorium
BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047 2/2
Janice Tipton, flute
Allan Vogel, oboe
David Washburn, trumpet
Cho-Liang Lin, violin
Shanghai Quartet:
Weigang Li, violin
Yi-Wen Jiang, violin
Honggang Li, viola
Nicholas Tzavaras, cello
Marji Danilow, bass
Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord

11:30am–1pm
St. Francis Auditorium CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO Platero y Yo 2/2
Johathan Richards, speaker
Simon Wynberg, guitar

MONDAY JULY 21
10am–10:50am
St. Francis Auditorium
YOUTH CONCERT # 1
Johathan Richards, speaker
Simon Wynberg, guitar

TUESDAY JULY 22
1:30pm–2:30pm
St. Francis Auditorium
SCHUMANN Dichterliebe, Op. 48 1/2
Laurent Naouri, baritone
Marc Neikrug, piano

2:30pm–5:30pm
St. Francis Auditorium
TANEYEV Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 30 3/4
Cho-Liang Lin, violin
Helen Nightengale, violin
Choong-Jin Chang, viola
Lynn Harrell, cello
Yuja Wang, piano

WEDNESDAY JULY 23
10am–11:30am
St. Francis Auditorium
MOZART Flute Quartet No. 3 in C Major, K. Anh. 171 (K. 285b) 1/2
Janice Tipton, flute
Weigang Li, violin
Honggang Li, viola
Nicholas Tzavaras, cello

11:30am–12:30pm
St. Francis Auditorium
BRITTEN Phantasy Quartet, Op. 2 2/2
Allan Vogel, oboe
Weigang Li, violin
Honggang Li, viola
Nicholas Tzavaras, cello

THURSDAY JULY 24
1:30pm–2:30pm
St. Francis Auditorium
TANEYEV Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 30 5/4
Cho-Liang Lin, violin
Helen Nightengale, violin
Choong-Jin Chang, viola
Lynn Harrell, cello
Yuja Wang, piano

2:30pm–3:15pm
St. Francis Auditorium
RAVEL String Quartet in F Major 2/1
Shanghai Quartet:
Weigang Li, violin
Yi-Wen Jiang, violin
Honggang Li, viola
Nicholas Tzavaras, cello

FRIDAY JULY 25
Opens to the Public at 10am.
(9am)–10:30am
St. Francis Auditorium
TELEMANN Concerto No. 3, D Major for Trumpet, Two Oboes, Strings, Continuo, TWV 53:D2 1/2
FASCH Concerto in D Major for Trumpet, Two Oboes, Strings & Continuo, FWV L:D1 1/2
David Washburn, trumpet
Allan Vogel, oboe
Robert Ingilss, oboe
L. P. How, violin
Kathleen Brauer, violin
Yu Jin, viola
Mark Brandfonbrener, cello
Marji Danilow, double bass
Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord

10:30am–11:30am
St. Francis Auditorium
CORELLI Sonata in D Major for Trumpet,
Two Violins & Continuo, WoO4 1/2
David Washburn, trumpet
L. P. How, violin
Kathleen Brauer, violin
Mark Brandfonbrener, cello
Marji Danilow, double bass
Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord

12:30pm–1:30pm
St. Francis Auditorium QUANTZ Trio Sonata in C Minor for Flute, Oboe & Continuo 1/2
Janice Tipton, flute
Allan Vogel, oboe
Marji Danilow, double bass
Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord

1:30pm–2:30pm
St. Francis Auditorium BACH Sonata in A Major for Flute & Harpsichord, BWV 1032 1/2
Janice Tipton, flute
Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord

SATURDAY JULY 26
12:30pm–1:30pm
St. Francis Auditorium
TELEMANN Concerto No. 3, D Major for Trumpet, Two Oboes, Strings, Continuo, TWV 53:D2 2/2
FASCH Concerto in D Major for Trumpet,
Two Oboes, Strings & Continuo, FWV L:D1 2/2 (sound ck)
David Washburn, trumpet
Allan Vogel, oboe
Robert Ingilss, oboe
L. P. How, violin
Kathleen Brauer, violin
Yu Jin, viola
Mark Brandfonbrener, cello
Marji Danilow, double bass
Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord

1:30pm–2pm
St. Francis Auditorium
CORELLI Sonata in D Major for Trumpet,
Two Violins & Continuo, WoO4 2/2
David Washburn, trumpet
L. P. How, violin
Kathleen Brauer, violin
Mark Brandfonbrener, cello
Marji Danilow, double bass
Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord

2pm–2:30pm
St. Francis Auditorium QUANTZ Trio Sonata in C Minor for Flute, Oboe & Continuo 2/2
Janice Tipton, flute
Allan Vogel, oboe
Marji Danilow, double bass
Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord

2:30pm–3pm
St. Francis Auditorium BACH Sonata in A Major for Flute & Harpsichord, BWV 1032 2/2
Janice Tipton, flute
Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Let’s see if one of these work!