Albuquerque, NM

Samantha Giron Dance Project in Town for One Night Only

Samantha Giron Dance Project will be presenting work from two distinct shows: a premiere entitled “Quickly Going Somewhere and Back,” and two excerpts from “Women and War,” called “Fire Diary” and “Interrogations.”

“Women and War” seeks to explore the human experience of war from different perspectives than those typically presented to us. The representation of war in our culture is usually focused on men; men play the centrally-depicted, heroic roles of killing, being killed, being captured and tortured. Physical bravery is shown as a male trait.

“Quickly Going Somewhere and Back” is a new kind of project for Samantha Giron Dance Project. Usually Giron approaches Christianson once she has a clear idea for a dance piece, and he composes new work that best fits her ideas for the project. However, when Christianson and Giron were invited to perform at San Francisco’s COLLABORATION Festival, they set out to truly co-create a dance and music performance. This time, Christianson wrote the score first and provided Giron with some imagery and narrative context. Giron then set to work responding to the score. Since then, the two have continued to adapt their own contributions to the performance. Christianson performs his original violin score on stage in “Quickly Going Somewhere and Back,” and even performs some of the choreography alongside dancer LeTania Kirkland!

For more information, visit the Santa Fe Complex web site. Samantha GIron Dance Project’s web site is here.

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Collaboration to address real-world problems, encourage cooperation and create economic opportunities in applied complexity, urban planning and simulation, and computational arts.

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Education through the principle of learning-by-doing in active projects that lets students be part of, and contribute to, their project team. We offer formal classes, scientific and technology lectures, and internships.

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About Samantha Giron Dance Project
Samantha Giron Dance Project, a contemporary dance company, was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2001. Artistic director Samantha Giron earned an MFA in Choreography from California Institute of the Arts in 2006 and a BA in Dance from Mills College in 2001. She has performed the choreography of Mark Morris, Tere O’Connor, and Scott Wells, and her choreography has been staged at over a dozen venues throughout California. She co-choreographed the dance film Hotel Scopeli, which won a Kodak Grant award; music video credits include “The Kids” by People.

“. . .Giron shined in a solo that accumulated force through an expanding web of delicately folding and unfolding limbs.”
–L.A. Times, re: “Fire Diary,” choreographed & danced by Samantha Giron
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Visual Arts
Art Exhibits, Studio Tours, and more…

Maria Moya’s solo show at Mariposa Gallery
Maria Consuelo Moya has a solo show upstairs at Mariposa, opening First Friday as part of the First Friday Artscrawl events across the city. Moya is a prolific artist displaying collage, vessels, shrines, nests, bundled offerings and dolls for this beautiful installation. Her work can be intricate and delicate but always amazing. Downstairs will be the work of Kenyon Thomas and daughters Mary Thomas and Sarah Siltala, one of New Mexico’s most talented families.
Reception Friday, August 1, 5-8pm
Mariposa Gallery
3500 Central Ave. SE
(505) 268-6828
mariposa- gallery.com

Take Back at THE LAND/gallery
Take Back is the second manifestation of a proposal, submitted in the form of a poem, sent to THE LAND/an art site, by three women in Maine: Constant Albertson, Susan Camp and Andy Mauery. The work focuses on the translation from the work completed on-site at THE LAND to the gallery’s white walls and ceiling. THE LAND maintains both an in-town gallery space and a 40-acre outdoor site devoted exclusively to site- specific, environmentally low-impact, land-based art. Artists include installation artists, sculptors, painters, video and sound artists, musicians, dancers, architects and engineers, and writers.
Reception Friday, July 25, 5-8pm
THE LAND/gallery
419 Granite Ave. NW
(505) 242-1501
landartsite.org

Pottery Demonstration at Petroglyph Monument
Josephine Fragua makes pottery based on old traditions. She collects natural clay and white sand from the Jemez Mountains just as her mother and grandmother showed her years ago. She will talk about her pottery and demonstrate how it is made this Saturday and Sunday.
Demonstrations Sat-Sun, July 26-27, 10-4
Petroglyph National Monument
6001 Unser Blvd. NW
(505) 899-0205
nps.gov/petr

Remembering Barbara Pfaff
Exhibit 208 will host a show of work by Albuquerque artist Barbara Pfaff who passed away in 2006. Her friends and family have put together a collection of her work from 1980-2006.
Reception Friday, August 1, 5-8pm
Exhibit 208
208 Dartmouth Drive NE
(505) 266-4292
exhibit208.com

Hall-Strauss, Lohan and Redman at Coleman Gallery
Christina Hall-Strauss, Erica Lohan and Don Redman open at Coleman Gallery with acrylic paintings (Christina), acrylic and graphite works (Erica) and steel sculpture (Don). Coleman Gallery Contemporary Art is an Albuquerque favorite for art by New Mexico’s (mostly) abstract artists.
Reception Saturday, August 2, 3-5pm
Coleman Gallery Contemporary Art
4115 Silver SE
(505) 232-0224
colema ncontemporary.com

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

Document This! a workshop
In conjunction with the Trappings exhibition, 516 Arts is hosting a two-part workshop series in documentary filmmaking and oral histories led by Sarah Wentzel- Fisher and Basement Films. Students will generate and synthesize oral histories into a finished collaborative video art piece, learning basic concepts of documentary filmmaking and digital editing. A culminating FREE public screening of the finished work will take place Saturday, August 2 at 9pm. The workshop is open to teens and adults (high school and up). Space is limited - advance registration required. $20 fee covers both sessions.
Video Art Workshop Sat. July 26 and Aug. 2, 10am- noon
516 Arts
516 Central SW Downtown
(505) 242-1445, Bryan Kaiser
516arts.org

The Madness of King Georgie Bush at N4th
An exploration of current events and a parody of the current administration set in the Elizabethan era and written in iambic pentameter. This play by Richard B. Edwards takes a unique look at contemporary politics. Directed by Lou Ann Graham. Runs through July 27. All tickets $10.
Performance Fri-Sat July 18-19 8pm, Sun July 20 2pm N4th Theater and Gallery
4901 Fourth St. NW
(505) 702-7692 or 344-4542 vsartsnm.org

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 next weekend. The performance will include Apollo (Mendelssohn/Balanchine), Miroirs (Ravel/Godden) and Concerto Grosso (Bach/Ossadnik). There is a special FREE children’s program Friday July 31. Check web site for other 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

Music
musical performances, workshops and festivals

Salsa Nuevo Mexicano Nosotros at the El Rey
Join the folks at the historic El Rey Theater for an evening of Salsa with local favorites Nosotros. A special treat will be dance lessons from Arthur Murray Studios. This is a 21+ event.
Performance Friday, July 25, 8pm
Historic El Rey Theater
624 Central Ave. SW Downtown
(505) 242-2353
elreytheater.com

Summer Fun and Music in Placitas
Join the folks at Rockin’R and enjoy The Bill Hearne Trio plus Auge Hays on steel guitar under cool Placitas skies on Sunday. Bring your own chairs, food and drinks.
Performance Sunday, July 27, 7pm
Rockin’ R Gallery in Placitas
north on I-25, right at exit 242 (Highway 165) go 2 miles. Just past Homestead Village on the left.
(505) 867-9595 for reservations and information

Third Annual New Mexico Jazz Festival
Performances at the Outpost Performance Space as well as other Albuquerque and Santa Fe venues continue through July 28 with the one and only Preservation Hall Jazz Band wrapping things up Monday at the Lensic in Santa Fe. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band gets its name from Preservaton Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter since 1961. The band has been referred to as a bridge across the ages, a link between the present day and the heyday of traditional New Orleans music. On this tour the band is Mark Braud (trumper and vocal), Clint Maegden (vocal), Elliott Stackman Callier (reeds), Frederick Lonzo (trombone), Rickie Monie (piano), Walter Payton (bass and vocal) and Joseph Lastie Jr. (drums). Check out dates, times, ticket information and details at the Outpost’s website.
Performances July 25-27
Santa Fe and Albuquerque locations
(505) 268-0044
outpostspace.org

2008 Women’s Voices Festival
An annual tribute to the outstanding women vocalists in New Mexico which began in 1993. On Friday enjoy Charmed, Dianna Hughe, Patti Littlefield, Kari Simmons and Hillary Smith. Saturday - The Buckarettes, Jenny Marlow, Busy McCarroll, Madi Sato and Susan Clark. Doors open at 6:30 and all concerts occur rain or shine. The Cooperage offers a fine selection of grilled entrees, salads, desserts and a full-service bar. A portion of the proceeds from their sales benefits the NM Jazz Workshop Institute of Music.
Performances Fri-Sat, July 25-26, 7-10pm
The Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater
2000 Mountain Road NW
(505) 255-9798
nmjazz.org

Fishtank Ensemble
A unique and truly wordly musical experience, this band evokes the spirit of a past age and the sounds of tomorrow. This lively and unusual group consists of extremely talented musicians mastering their respective instruments: violin, saw, accordion, shamisen, flamenco guitar, contrabass, percussion and voice. Romanian folk music forms the bulk of the material with a healthy helping of flamenco, Swedish folk music, klezmer, Gypsy jazz, other folk sources as well as original songs. An AMP production.
Performance Wednesday, July 30, 7:30pm
The Cooperage
7220 Lomas Blvd. NE
(505) 232-9868
Buy tickets on-line through Brown Paper Tickets or by phone: 1-800-838-3006
abqmusic.com

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

NM Short Film wins Best of Show in Utah
Things We Do For Love won the Best of Show Grand Jury prize as well as Audience Favorite awards at the 2008 Fear No Film Festival in Salt Lake City. The short film was written and directed by NM filmmaker Don Gray and was shot in conjunction with the NM Film Technician Training Program at Northern New Mexico Community College in El Rito. It is about how far one family is willing to go to show their love for one another. Set in a small town in Northern New Mexico - coffins, fresh graves and a parade of odd funerals provide the backdrop for the story. The film was shot over five days in El Rito, Ojo Caliente and Abiquiu.

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, July 25 - Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) with Audrey Hepburn.
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

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…

Artist’s Corner

What do you feel it is about the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival that makes it unique compared to other chamber music or summer music festivals?

“This Festival produces the best quality live recordings; it catches the perfection of recordings and the excitement of the concerts. The town is so relaxed and friendly, it is work and leisure combined.”
Yuja Wang, pianist

Ms. Wang can be heard during the first week of the Festival in performing Rachmaninov’s Sonata in G for cello and piano, Op. 19 with cellist Lynn Harrell and in solo recital. Check the season schedule at www.santafechambermusic.com for complete details in the concert programs.
Artist’s Corner

What do you feel it is about the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival that makes it unique compared to other chamber music or summer music festivals?

“This Festival produces the best quality live recordings; it catches the perfection of recordings and the excitement of the concerts. The town is so relaxed and friendly, it is work and leisure combined.”
Yuja Wang, pianist

Ms. Wang can be heard during the first week of the Festival in performing Rachmaninov’s Sonata in G for cello and piano, Op. 19 with cellist Lynn Harrell and in solo recital. Check the season schedule at www.santafechambermusic.com for complete details in the concert programs.

In This Issue…

The Festival welcomes new sponsor - LewAllen Contemporary

You have your concert tickets now what about other Festival Events

Program cover sneak peak

Artist Profile: The Escher String Quartet

2008 Season Festival Business Partners

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The Festival Welcomes New Sponsor

The Festival is proud to welcome LewAllen Contemporary as a generous sponsor of the Festival’s program notes.

Located in the West Palace Arts District in the heart of Old Santa Fe, LewAllen Contemporary has a long history of representing the best in contemporary art. With 10,000 square feet of exhibition space, it is one of the largest galleries in the Southwest, representing internationally known and emerging artists in painting, sculpture, photography, prints, ceramic, jewelry, tapestry, and glass. On exhibit now Joe Ramiro Garcia: Karaoke. Compounds of personal and collective experience, the familiar and the surreal.

We thank LewAllen Contemporary for their support and commitment to bringing wonderful music to Santa Fe.

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You have your concert tickets, now what about the other Festival events?

You’ve made your concert selections (all of them, right!), and you have your tickets. Don’t forget to add to your calendar some of the other events the Festival offers in addition to its season concert programs: free and open rehearsals, the chance to observe a master class, a free Indian Market concert and a program entitled “Creative Dialogue.”

A wonderful way to see a piece come together before the performance and to see your favorite performers in a more casual atmosphere, the Festival’s rehearsals are free and open to the public. Schedules and locations are available during the season on the Festival’s website, www.santafechambermusic.com, and at the Festival’s two Santa Fe halls – the St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art, and The Lensic Performing Arts Center. You can call for the open rehearsal schedule at (505) 983-2075, when prompted press 6.

This season’s master class, free and open to the public, takes place on Friday, August 22 from 10:00 -11:30 am at St. Francis. This event presents a unique opportunity to observe the sharing of knowledge, advice and love of music from one of the world’s renowned chamber musicians, Daniel Phillips of the Orion String Quartet, to one of the country’s up and coming star chamber music ensembles, the Escher String Quartet, as well as hear some great music making.

“Creative Dialogue” to be held on Friday, August 8th at 6:00 pm at St. Francis Auditorium, is a unique program that the Festival is presenting in cooperation with the Sibelius Academy of Helsinki. Finnish and American composers, and performance students, will perform music for the composer’s workshop with composer Kaija Saariaho and cellist Anssi Karttunen.

The Festival salutes the city’s annual Indian Market Concert, with a free concert held on August 22 at 7:00 pm at St. Francis Auditorium. The Escher String Quartet will perform two works by Debussy: String Quartet in g, No. 10, and String Quartet No. 12 in F, Op. 96 “American.”

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Sneak Peak at 2008 Program Cover Artwork by Emmi Whitehorse

Morning Song, which Ms. Whitehorse created specifically for the Festival’s 2008 Season and donated to the Festival, is available for purchase at Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art, 439 Camino del Monte Sol. All proceeds will benefit the Festival. The Festival gratefully acknowledges Ms. Whitehorse and Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art for their most generous support.

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Artist Profile: The Escher String Quartet

The Escher String Quartet (Adam Barnett-Hart, violin; Wu Jie, violin; Pierre Lapointe, viola and Andrew Janss, cello) takes its name from Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher; inspired by Escher’s method of interplay between individual components working together to form a whole.

Formed in 2005, the group has established a reputation as a world-class string quartet. San Francisco Classical Voice praised the group, “Though they’ve only been playing together for two years, these performers have achieved the most unified sound that I’ve ever heard from a string quartet. It’s a cool, emotionally restrained sound that impresses through its sheer precision and clarity.” The New York Times stated, “The individual and sometimes concerto-like playing of the four musicians was notable for its polish and tonal beauty.” This past September, the Escher began its Chamber Music Society Two Residency with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The ensemble is also Caramoor’s Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence.

The Escher String Quartet has attracted the attention of several esteemed artists who immediately admired the young ensemble’s individual sound, inspired artistic decisions and unique cohesiveness. Within months of its inception, the Escher was invited by both Pinchas Zukerman and Itzhak Perlman to be the quartet-in-residence at each artist’s summer festival: The Young Artists Programme at Canada’s National Arts Centre and The Perlman Chamber Music Program on Shelter Island, NY. The following winter, the Escher Quartet made its Washington, DC debut, representing the Manhattan School of Music for the Kennedy Center’s Conservatory Project. The ensemble has appeared at a number of venues, including Boston’s Gardner Museum, Ravinia, Music @Menlo, New York’s 92nd St. Y and at the University of Idaho, among others. The Quartet is also on the faculty of Stony Brook University as Visiting Artist-in-Residence in a unique relationship with the world-renowned Emerson String Quartet.

The ensemble can be heard in numerous performances during the fifth and sixth weeks of the Festival’s 2008 season, and will perform such works as Debussy’s String Quartet in g, Dvorak’s String Quartet No. 12 in F, Mozart’s String Quartet No. 14 in G and Bartok’s String Quartet No. 5 in A, as well as works by Vivaldi and Bach. They will also have a master class with Daniel Phillips of the Orion String Quartet on Friday, August 22nd that is free and open to the public.

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2008 Season Festival Business Partners

The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival wishes to express its thanks to all of the businesses who have generously contributed to the 2008 season. The Festival gratefully recognizes the following individuals and businesses:

Adobo Catering

Adobo Star Properties
Albertsons

Albuquerque International Sunport

Amanda’s Flowers

Amavi

Amaya

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

Bank of America

Casa Nova

C Gallery

Chocolate Maven

Classical Music Festivals of the West

Community Bank

The Compound

Cowgirl Hall of Fame

Coyote Café

Darnell Fine Art

Dougherty Real Estate

Linda Durham Contemporary Art

Eldorado Hotel & Spa

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

First Movement Moving Company

First National Bank of Santa Fe

First Presbyterian Church

Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery

Fusion

Garcia Street Books

Gebert Contemporary

Geronimo

Gruët Winery

Allan Houser, Inc.

Il Vicino

Inn of the Anasazi

Charlotte Jackson Fine Art

Jennifer James 101

Jewel Mark
La Boca

La Casa Sena

Las Campanas

La Mancha

LewAllen Contemporary
Luminaria
Heidi Loewen Porcelain Pottery

Albert Lucero Bartending Services

Mauka

Los Alamos National Bank

Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen

Migs Pro Systems

Mountain Living Magazine

National Dance Institute

New Mexico Bank and Trust

Niman Fine Arts

O’Keeffe Café

The Old House

Omaha Steaks

Osteria d’Assisi

Paper Unlimited

Patina Gallery

Peas ‘N’ Pod Catering

Plaza Bakery-Häagen Dazs

Pranzo Italian Grill

ProPiano

Rancho de San Juan

Ristra

Salman’s Santa Fe Greenhouses

San Francisco Street Bar and Grill

Santacafé

Santa Fean

Santa Fe BMW

Santa Fe Desert Chorale

Santa Fe Opera

Santa Fe Realty Partners

Santa Fe Symphony & Chorus

Santa Fe Weaving Gallery

Jane Sauer Thirteen Moons Gallery

Shibui

SITE Santa Fe

Southern Wine & Spirits of New Mexico

Sunstone Press

Tad Tribal Art

TAI Gallery

The Terra Restaurant at Encantado

Thornburg Investment Management

Thornburg Mortgage

Torino’s @ Home

Touching Stone Gallery

Tumbleweeds

Uncharted Outposts – Safari & Travel Company

The Violin Shop

Walter Burke Catering

Riva Yares Gallery

Zane Bennett Gallery

Zara Arts International

Should you have the opportunity, the Festival urges you to patronize these fine establishments and organizations.

Artist’s Corner

What do you feel it is about the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival that makes it unique compared to other chamber music or summer music festivals?

“This Festival produces the best quality live recordings; it catches the perfection of recordings and the excitement of the concerts. The town is so relaxed and friendly, it is work and leisure combined.”
Yuja Wang, pianist

Ms. Wang can be heard during the first week of the Festival in performing Rachmaninov’s Sonata in G for cello and piano, Op. 19 with cellist Lynn Harrell and in solo recital. Check the season schedule at www.santafechambermusic.com for complete details in the concert programs.

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

Visual Arts
Art Exhibits, Studio Tours, and more…

Twilight - Paintings and Drawings by Emily Trovillion
The show is entitled Twilight in order to reflect the transformative time when the world becomes more melancholy as daylight fades. Trovillion’s paintings are abstract yet familiar. The characters are archetypes meant to portray everyone and no one. You should take in this show - to contemplate the images and to meet the artist. I guarantee you will like them both! The reception is part of the Northeast Heights Artscrawl event.
Reception Friday, July 18, 5-9pm
Weyrich Gallery
2935-D Louisiana NE
(505) 883-7410
weyrichgallery.co m

Ancient Voices and Distant Storms
The is the second in a series of juried fine art photography exhibits at Art Gallery 66. The series is a journey into the essence of life - past, present and future.
Reception Friday, July 18, 5-8pm
Art Gallery 66
373 North Camino del Pueblo in Bernalillo
(505) 867-8666
artgallery66.net

Photo New Mexico gallery talk with curator
Twenty-four New Mexico photographers revealed their artistic vision in Photo New Mexico. Curator Douglas Fairfield talks about his selection of a range of works from traditional to abstract and figurative.
Gallery Talk Saturday, July 19, 1-2pm
Matrix Fine Art
3812 Central SE #100A
(505) 268-8952
matrixfineart.com

Art and Craft Supply Yard Sale Fundraiser
There is a big arts and crafts supply yard sale going on in Nob Hill Saturday. All proceeds go to support The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space project. Moooo. Begins at 9am.
Arts and Crafts Supply Sale, Sat. July 19, 9am
301 Chula Vista Place NE
(505) 244-9107
thewoode ncow.wordpress.com

Art in the Park in Corrales
A series of fine arts and crafts shows sponsored by the Corrales Society of Artists and the Village of Corrales will hold their next event this Sunday. This year’s 4th season of shows are bigger and better featuring local and visiting painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, metalworkers and more. The Kiwanis Club will again sponsor a Youth tent where artists work with children (at no charge) to teach them the basics of various artistic mediums. Parking and admission are FREE.
Special event Sunday, July 20, 10-4
La Entrada Park in Corrales
(northwest corner of Corrales and La Entrada Roads)
corralesartists.or g

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

The Manoa Project: Sicarious Aurorae
The year is 33 BC, the height of the Roman Empire. Rome balances on a tightrope, as would-be revolutionaries and dictators fight for prominence, setting the stage for a government that will set the precedent for years to come. Play by Asher Ely. The Manoa Project is a summer theatre training program for Albuquerque area teens.
Performance Fri-Sat July 18-19 8pm, Sun. July 20, 6pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 Fourth Street SW
(505) 254–8393
tricklock.com

The Madness of King Georgie Bush at N4th
An exploration of current events and a parody of the current administration set in the Elizabethan era and written in iambic pentameter. This play by Richard B. Edwards takes a unique look at contemporary politics. Directed by Lou Ann Graham. Runs through July 27. All tickets $10.
Performance Fri-Sat July 18-19 8pm, Sun July 20 2pm N4th Theater and Gallery
4901 Fourth St. NW
(505) 702-7692 or 344-4542 vsartsnm.org

Dragonfly Festival
One of the largest and most ancient insects on earth, the dragonfly is well represented in New Mexico by over 100 species. Learn about their life cycle, habitat, food preferences and how they help us. See wild dragonflies up close and personal. Make a craft or just hang out by the water and observe or sketch these graceful creatures. Included with regular admission to the Botanic Garden.
Festival Saturday, July 19, 10-2
Botanic Garden
Aquarium/Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave. NW (Central and New York Ave.)
(505) 764-6200

Music
musical performances, workshops and festivals

Third Annual New Mexico Jazz Festival
Performances are at the Outpost Performance Space as well as other Albuquerque and Santa Fe venues. Runs July 17-28. Kicks off with a special concert by Tetragon, one of New Mexico’s longest standing Afro- Cuban and hard bop jazz ensembles at the Lensic and includes performances by Son Como Son, the Allen Toussaint Quintet, Alex Maryol, Straight Up honoring Arlen Asher and Bert Dalton Trio honoring Chris Calloway, Le Chat Lunatique, the Cathryn McGill Quartet, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and more. Some of these performance are free. Check out dates, times, ticket information and details at the Outpost’s website.
Performances July 17-27
Santa Fe and Albuquerque locations
(505) 268-0044
outpostspace.org

Open Space Summer Music
As part of the 2008 Open Space Summer Series, enjoy Cumulo Nimbus, a musical performance of flutes, drums and storytelling at Elena Gallegos Park.
Performance Saturday, July 19, 7pm
Elena Gallegos Amphitheater
East end of Simms Park Rd. (just north of Academy)

New Mexico Jazzfest in Old Town
The New Mexico Jazzfest comes to Old Town with two performances: July 19, 1-2pm is Brenda Hollingsworth with a Chautaqua performance evoking the beauty, talent and timeless apeal of the legendary Lena Horne. July 19, 3:30-5:30pm ejoy Jazz in the Afternoon with Jazz a la Carte, six talented NM-based musicians in a Dixieland band that applies its spirited traditional jazz approach to a wide range of timelss tunes.
Performances Saturday, July 19, 1- 5:30pm
Old Town Plaza

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival at the KiMo
On Wednesday KHFM 95.5 presents the Santa Fe Chamber Music with the famed Shanghai Quartet., Advance tickets available at the KiMo or through Ticketmaster.
Performance Wednesday, July 23, 7:30- 9:30pm
KiMo Theatre
423 Central NW
(505) 768-3544

2008 Women’s Voices Festival
An annual tribute to the outstanding women vocalists in New Mexico which began in 1993. On Friday enjoy Charmed, Dianna Hughe, Patti Littlefield, Kari Simmons and Hillary Smith. Saturday - The Buckarettes, Jenny Marlow, Busy McCarroll, Madi Sato and Susan Clark. Doors open at 6:30 and all concerts occur rain or shine. The Cooperage offers a fine selection of grilled entrees, salads, desserts and a full-service bar. A portion of the proceeds from their sales benefits the NM Jazz Workshop Institute of Music.
Performances Fri-Sat, July 25-26, 7-10pm
The Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater
2000 Mountain Road NW
(505) 255-9798
nmjazz.org

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

Factory on 5th Artspace Presents Outdoor Movies
Thursday night outdoor movies at the Factory start at dusk (around 8:30). Bring a lawn chair, cooler/snacks, and a suggested $5 donation for a fun evening.
Thursday, July 24th The Magnificent Seven
Factory on 5th Art Space
1715 5th St. NW (1/2 mile north of Mountain Rd)
factoryon5.com

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.
Friday, July 18 - Rebel Without a Cause (1955) with Sames Dean and Natalie Wood.
Friday, July 25 - Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) with Audrey Hepburn.

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

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…

Ok so far so good. I’m not talking a lot right now as, I want to get another post and then I’ll try highlighting a few events. Everything is new here, and I want to make sure to get as much published while I can! And to think, I was going to watch a DVD tonight!

Wondering what is happening in Chicago? www.about-chicagoil.com . How about San Francisco? www.about-sanfraniscoca.com . Let’s travel America! Quite route, www.451Press.com

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Of course the usual from Santa Fe Brewing CO Pub and Grill….

SATURDAY JULY 19 7:30 PM $10
The BOULDER
ACOUSTIC SOCIETY

Each member of BAS comes from a different musical world, and the resulting mix is what makes their music so special. Shredding guitar licks, soaring gypsy violin, a little ukulele and the thump of an old time bass bounce around with a jazz accordion and creative percussion to create a new sound. It is American Roots music with the edge of punk rock and the grace of chamber music.
RANDOM FAMILY STRING BAND

RFSB is a high energy, original newgrass band from Taos, New Mexico. Their well-crafted, smart songwriting combined with their individual styles of play has made them a favorite in northern New Mexico. Up-tempo beats and exquisite vocals drive the audience to the dance floor. RFSB’s original songs blend the contemporary with bluegrass, folk, and instrumental improvisation. Equally at home in the Jam Band and Bluegrass scene, these boys love to pick. RFSB has shared the stage with the Boulder Acoustic Society, Elephant Revival, Last to Know, and the Brent Berry Band. Inspired by Yonder Mountain String Band, Neil Young, Grateful Dead, and Old and in the Way, the Random Family keeps you dancing!

www.theboulderacousticsociety.net www.myspace.com/randomfamilystringband

SUNDAY JULY 20 3-6 PM By Donation
WHITE BUFFALO PRESENTS
SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAMS ON THE PATIO
HOSTED BY GEORGIE ANGEL
BENEFITTING THE
MUSICIANS EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND
ALL MUSICIANS WELCOME!

SUNDAY JULY 20 7 PM $10
SYD MASTERS & the SWING RIDERS

VINTAGE COWBOY WESTERN SWING!

Y E E - H A H !

www.sydmasters.com

Francis Giovanni Cruz of Santa Fe passed away on July 11, 2008. He was a hard-working man, devoted to his family, and a member of the SF Adult Soccer Club, playing for team Tarasco. Giovanni will be missed on the field by many, and off the field by many more. An account has been set up to help his family at the Del Norte Credit Union. The account number is 955178, to benefit Giovanni Cruz.
PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN!

FRANCIS GIOVANNI CRUZ
Visitation will be held today, Friday July 18, 2008, at 7 p.m. at 2800 Rufina Street.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Internment will follow at Rosario Cemetery.

Here’s something else very cool to do on Sunday!

All ages welcome. ~ Peace is possible. ~ Everything is possible.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR THESE GREAT SHOWS AT THE PUB & GRILL!
JAMES McMURTRY & the HEARTLESS BASTARDS
With the Dedringers FRI JULY 18
The YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND SUN JULY 27
ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO MON AUG 8
TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS SUN AUG 17
JOHN HIATT & the AGELESS BEAUTIES with the Sean Healen Duo
WED SEPT 10
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
TICKETS ALSO ON SALE NOW FOR The TAJ MAJAL TRIO WED AUG 13
Go to: www.ticketssantafe.com www.thirstyearfestival.com

FOR MORE INFO ON OTHER FINE LIVE MUSIC EVENTS IN NEW MEXICO, PLEASE CHECK OUT:
www.abqmusic.com www.bigrockcasino.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!

Monday July 7 through Thursday August 21, 2008, there will be free live music on the Community Stage at the Santa Fe Plaza! Performances will be every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6 - 8:30 P.M. and every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from noon - 1:30 P.M. This seven week long free music festival features 85 free performances - some of the finest, Blues, Latin, Country, Rock, Reggae, R&B, Jazz, Bluegrass, Folk, Americana, Alternative and World Beat Music that New Mexico has to offer! *CLICK HERE* SF Bandstand 2008 Schedule

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

R A D I O N E W S
Our thanks go out to our great local radio stations that play such wonderful music, and play such an important role in our community! Be sure to tune into:

The ORIGINAL 98.1
KBAC Radio Free Santa Fe
FRIDAY FUNK
6-8 PM EVERY FUNKIN’ FRIDAY!
Tune into the longest running funkiest funk show around!
Your usual funky host, the funky Lisa C, the motherfunker is taking a little break! The lovely Chiffon will be taking her place till Lisa C returns! Funk yeah!

THE LUNCH LADY!
Hungry for great music? Check out Joann “The Lunch Lady” Orner, Mon-Fri from 11 AM - 3 PM, with Two-For-One music spins at Noon! On Fridays at about Noon , Justin or Jeff from the Pub & Grill join Joann to talk about what’s happening at the PUB AND GRILL at the SFBC , and the live music scene in Santa Fe! Tune in!

HOUSE BAND FRIDAYS
There’s a great weekly feature on the original 98.1 KBAC Radio Free Santa Fe, hosted by the one and only Honey Harris! HBF features interviews, performances, chit-chat, CD tracks, and glimpses into the fascinating and glamorous personal lives of local bands and musicians, every Friday morning from 10 to 11 AM! If you’re a musician, or in a band, send an e-mail to honey@huttonbroadcasting.com for a chance to be on the show!
This week HBF, Honey, and Bongo the House Monkey welcome:
DANIEL
VALDEZ

TOAST AND JAM
Our favorite jam-band radio show is back on the air-waves! Chris Deistler and Tom Watts bring you the best in jam band music and news every Wednesday night from 8-10 PM on the original KBAC 98.1 Radio Free Santa Fe!

FROGVILLE RADIO HOUR

Hosted by the big frog himself, John Treadwell, airing every Wednesday night from 7-8 PM on the original KBAC 98.1 Radio Free Santa Fe, featuring the music and news of all the stars in the FROGVILLE PLANET galaxy, and more! www.frogvilleplanet.com

ALSO CHECK OUT:
Project 101.5 KUNM 89.9
KSFR Public Radio 101.1
OUTLAW COUNTRY 107.5
www.INDIESF.com

For the latest dance news in Santa Fe, tune in
KSFR 101.1 FM - Santa Fe Public Radio,
and check out GOTTA DANCE
With your dancing hosts Randy Forrester & Dee Smith
A diverse mix of music you’ll want to dance to, featuring local musicians and dancers live in the studio, all the news on where to kick up your heels this week, and upcoming dance events in the Santa Fe area! EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 7-8 PM-No Cover! www.gottadance@ksfr.org

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR
SUPPORTING LIVE MUSIC IN SANTA FE!
WE WILL CONTINUE TO STRIVE TO BRING YOU
THE BEST IN LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL MUSIC!
We realize there’s a lot of live music to choose from out there; we thank you all for your continued patronage and support, and look forward to seeing you soon at the
P U B & G R I L L !
If you don’t come here, please go see live music somewhere!
For more information on all of our upcoming concerts, check out our web site!www.thepubandgrill.com
GET OUT HERE! VOTED #1 BAR FOR LIVE MUSIC IN THE SF REPORTER’S 2007 BEST OF SANTA FE ISSUE - THANK YOU SANTA FE! SERVING TASTY BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK - DAILY FOOD SPECIALS - AWARD WINNING MOUTH-WATERING WORLD CLASS COLD CRAFT SFBC BEERS ON TAP - NM WINES - TAOS COW ICE CREAM - HOT CHOCOLATE - AIR CONDITIONED - FREE PARKING - COLOR TV - SUNSET PATIO - KID FREINDLY - WI FI HOTSPOT - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR STAGES - GET ON YOUR BIKE - ALL ACTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE - GET OFF THE DANG COUCH! IT’S HOT OUTSIDE AND IT’S HOT IN HERE
CALL BEFORE ….

Hello,

I am sending press releases re our upcoming Summer Music Festival concerts on 7/18 & 7/19, and 7/25 & 7/26. Please distribute the information for us. Thank you for helping us promote our concerts! Please call or email if you have any questions.

Concepcion Lopez-Cherry
Administrative & Marketing Assistant
New Mexico Jazz Workshop
505-255-9798

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: July 14, 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:

Son Como Son
Friday, July 18, 7:00-10:00 pm
Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater
2000 Mountain Road NW, Old Town Albuquerque

Son Como Son (in partnership with the New Mexico Jazz Festival) –
Friday, July 18, 7:00-10:00 pm:
Led by Cesar Bauvallet, with over twenty-one years experience as a performer, arranger, and composer in Cuba and the U.S., Son Como Son has performed with such legends as Eddie Palmieri, The Afro-Cuban All-Stars, Poncho Sanchez, and Los Van Van. Son Como Son will perform at three Salsa Under The Stars Concerts this year. Audiences can expect a truly superior night of dancing to the spirited music of this seminal Salsa band.

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

Pleasure Pilots, Memphis P’Tails,
and Chris Dracup
Saturday, July 19, 7:00-10:00 pm
Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater
2000 Mountain Road NW, Old Town Albuquerque

Pleasure Pilots, Memphis P’Tails, and Chris Dracup –
Saturday, July 19, 7:00-10:00 pm:
The Pleasure Pilots is a popular New Mexico-based dance band playing rocking vintage rhythm and blues, swing and jump music. Instrumentation includes: guitar, piano and Hammond B3, drums, bass, tenor and baritone saxophones. The band specializes in recreating the roots of rhythm and blues. The Pilots won the Junior League of Albuquerque’s “Barttle of the Blues Bands” on October 13, 2007. Conceptually, the band draws much of its material from vintage rhythm and blues artists popular in the 1950’s and early 1960’s. (Louis Jordan, Jackie Brenston, Amos Milburn, T-bone Walker, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Albert King, among others). The primary focus of the music, however, is DANCE!

Led by Albuquerque blues guitar virtuoso Darin Goldstone, The Memphis P’Tails are a powerful Blues experience, drawing energy and raw power from the fathers of the genre, while staying true to their own Southwest heritage. The band’s inspiration came from Muddy Waters, B. B. King, Magic Sam, Otis Rush, Albert King, Freddie King, Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and many other guitar-wielding bluesmen who helped shape the distinctive sound. The desert and the mountains did the rest. The result is explosive and in your face, like blues distilled to its purest, finest essence, and served up in a shot glass. Real Blues, straight, no chase, Blues white lightning.

New Mexico blues man Chris Dracup, will deliver a heaping amount of soulful blues guitar and solo vocals.

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

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

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.

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

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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
X

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

Ever notice that we now have instant gardens. I do need to get seeds, but most of the annuals are purchased blooming. In the old days there was a lot more patience and care to get seedlings strong and healthy.

Here’s some news.

THURSDAY MAY 29 7:30 PM $5
ALISTER M

FOLK ROCK/ALTERNATIVE FROM LAS CRUCES!
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
The LUSITANIA

Don’t go down with the ship!
Americana and acoustic music country music from El Paso!
www.myspace.com/alisterm
www.myspace.com/lusitaniarock

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

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 7 PM $5
SYD MASTERS and the SWING RIDERS

Vintage cowboy western swing!
www.sydmasters.com

UPCOMING AT THE PUB AND GRILL
MONDAY JUNE 2 6:30 PM $20 / $25
B E I R U T
THE BRUNETTES
TUESDAY JUNE 3 7:30 PM $5

D E L T A N O V E

WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 6:30 PM $10

THE BELLEVILLE OUTFIT
A N D
PATRICE PIKE
THURSDAY JUNE 5 $10 ADVANCE / $12 DOOR GRUPO
FANTASMA
FRIDAY JUNE 6 $23 ADVANCE / $28 DOOR
X

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

THE DETROIT COBRAS

SUNDAY JUNE 8 7 PM $10
MICHAEL HEARNE & SXSW
WEDNESDAYS IN JUNE 11, 18, 25 7 PM No Cover
OPEN MIC. NIGHTS
HOSTED BY JASON REED
FRIDAY JUNE 13 7:30 PM $5
ROUND MOUNTAIN
SATURDAY JUNE 14 8 PM $21 ADVANCE / $25 DOOR
THE REVEREND HORTON

I had to double check the Los Mayas website, because the menu was significantly different than a few years ago. Originally the restaurant had more Caribean and Guatamalen food. We arrived at the Restaurant at about 7Pm with our 2 for 1 coupon. The coupon was great as it was useable 7 days a week. At first Pat was concerned about the menu being pricey, but I reminded her that we would have plenty of food, chips and salsa were included, and we had our coupon. It was one of the recent events where we actually stayed in our old dinner average. Simply put: we had 2 meals with plenty of leftovers for $9 each plus tip. Service was good, and the food excellent.

We also received great service, when we arrived. There was a long line, and we nearly walked away when I suggested we check how long the wait would be. A waitress looked around and saw a couple of tables for 2 available and we were seated in about 5 minutes. The restaurant and patio were packed and very busy: this is Memorial Day Weekend, Sunday evening. Since we were both hungry: excellente!

Everything changed when Victor Alvarez and his trio got up to play. We were on the “patio” which has a roof and is enclosed by a coyote fence. The cool evening air felt refreshing, yet there were no street distractions thanks to an adobe wall streetside. Pat’s face relaxed when she realized that we were going to have music. I said to her, so where can we get all thisand have a coupon. She agreed.

Victor Alvarez had a trio tonight. A bongo and other similar drums and the drummer set a rhytum and a handsome bassist outlined a most exquiste bass. Victor was the entertainer and plays a dlectable Mandolin. He did the singing, the talking and loved to make the ladies smile. “Thank you, Thank you, You have such good taste”, he’d say after a round of significant. Diners droped their forks nearly in unison to be able to applaud.

I particularly enjoyed the complex and quick fingering that produced multiple melodies and changes with fluid ease. I stopped eating and talking just to watch the fingers create webs fast than a master spider could. All this on a Mandolin: impressive. Very festive and light. Al this embellished by his suave Latin character.

Still lost a large part of that post. Perhaps tomorrow, I’ll reconstruct. My apologies… you can always go to www.savormusic.com or t he previous blog for additional information.

Savor music includes several additional notable musicians too. Go the site for information. I included the three that I heard Sunday evening at Los Mayas. (See schedule information on previous blog or on their site.) These guys also are impressive by the schedule they keep. Many musicians complain about the difficulty of finding steady work in Santa Fe. Look at their schedule: they are busy!

VICTOR ALVAREZ:Cuban born award-winning mandolinist and guitarist, Victor has traveled the world with his salsa orchestra The LA Express. He has recorded under the labels of AAPA and North to South. Victor sings and plays mandolin as a Cuban laud and also plays gui