Albuquerque, NM

Navajo Weaving Demonstration in Old Town
Evelyn Lopez, Navajo weaver, will create a textile on a traditional vertical loom on Saturday. This is part of a special Salsa Artscrawl presented as part of the City’s 4th Annual Salsa Fiesta.
Demonstration Saturday, August 16, noon- 4pm
Shiprock Trading Company
413 Romero St. NW in Old Town
(505) 242-4080
shiprocktrading .com

Silk Painters Exhibition at the Balloon Museum
Over 20 silk banners featuring balloon themes will hang in the soaring spaces of the Albuquerque International Balloon Museum through the end of the Balloon Fiesta on October 12. Entitled The Art of Ballooning-Patterns in the Sky, the exquisite works of art in this juried exhibition have been donated by the artists. Funds raised in a silent auction will be divided between the Museum Foundation and Silk Painters International in support of their educational programs. Admission is free on Sundays from 9-1 and all day on the first Friday of each month.
Ongoing exhibition through October 12, Tue-Sun 9- 5
Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
9201 Balloon Museum Drive NE (north of Alameda)

Harwood Art Center Call for Artists
The Harwood’s outdoor installations seek artists to create site-specific, temporary, outdoor installation on site at the Center. All ideas to be considered must: 1. Entice and engage the community and passersby; 2. Benefit from community involvement; and 3. Be impervious to, or happily engage, destructive forces.
harwoodartcenter.org/ss/land-art-design

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

A Festival of Native American Theater and Film
N4th Theater presents three plays, selected from among 18 submitted by Native American playwrights in the U.S. and Canada for staged readings. One will be selected for a full production during the 2009 Two Worlds Festival. Friday at 8pm: Little Big Horn, a two-act comedy by Alan Kilpatrick, begins in 1876 at the Battle of the Little Big Horn and moves to an American embassy in the present-day Middle East to tell the story of Marine Cpl. Norman Hayes, born Sioux but adopted and raised by a Jewish couple. Saturday at 4pm: Fancy Dancer, a dark comedy by Canadian playwright Dawn Dumont, taps into Native trickster stories and the public’s obsession with television, but it also tackles a terrifying reality - the disappearance of more than 500 Native women in Canada during the last 15 years. Saturday at 8pm: Asdzani Shash-The Woman Who Turned Into a Bear, is a contemporary retelling of a Navajo legend by Albuquerque native Rhiana Yazzie, set in a convalescent home near the Navajo reservation and in the world of storytelling and myth. ONLY $5 per play, $12 for all three. Next weekend two short films by Native American filmmakers will be screened.
Performances Friday and Saturday, August 15- 16
N4th Theater
4904 4th St. NW
505-344-4542
vsartsnm.org

Rabbit Hole opens at Adobe Theater
Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want until a life shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple to drift apart. This play charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest places and a a path that will lead them back into the light of day. Winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize, David Lindsay-Abaire has crafted a drama that is intensively emotional and searingly honest. Runs through September 7 with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8, Sundays at 2.
Performance Friday, August 15, 8pm
Adobe Theater
9813 4th St. NW
(505) 898-9222
adobetheater.co m 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

Music
musical performances, workshops and festivals

4th Annual Old Town Salsa Fiesta Saturday
Beginning at 2pm until 9pm there will be non-stop entertainment in the Gazebo with music at many of the galleries around Old Town as well. There will be a break from 5-6 when historic San Felipe de Neri Church will celebrate mass. Taste test salsa entries and delicious wines at six locations, enjoy live music and dance throughout Old Town and down Mountain Road. Tickets for the Salsa competition tasting and wine tasting are $3 each or both for $5. Show a receipt for that day from an Old Town Merchant for $25 or more, and the tickets are FREE. A live performance recreating the history of New Mexico will be presented at the Albuquerque Museum’s Amphitheater FREE of charge from 5-7pm and there will be a concert in Tiguex Park by the NM Symphony Orchestra. In addition, there will be children’s activities at Plaza Don Luis that include face painting, an arts workshop and entertainment by children’s groups. Check out the schedule and the Rapid Ride schedules at the web site.
abqsalsafiesta.o rg or call 311

The Church of Beethoven
A group of musicians from the NM Symphony Orchestra present classical music with Felix Wurman on cello, David Felbert on violin, James Shields on clarinet and Chrissy Saari on flute.
Performance Saturday, August 16, 10:30pm
The Filling Station
1024 Fourth St. SW
(505) 890-6593
fillingstationab q.com

Santa Fe Treasure Chris Calloway passes
Singer Chris Calloway lost a decade-long battle with cancer on August 7. Chris Calloway was the daughter of the famous Cotton Club bandleader and international icon Cab Calloway and was heir to an American musical legacy. She began her career on the Ed Sullivan show with an introduction to the world by her Dad, 30 years ago. For 20 years Chris performed with her father and his Hi De Ho Orchestra. Together as a father/daughter team, they toured the U.S., including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Kennedy Center in New York; Europe, South America, Japan and Australia. Her father passed away in 1995.

New Mexico Southwest Sounds wins a Telly Award
The NM Music Commission’s TV show New Mexico Southwest Sounds has won a Telly for overall content and production, taking away the highest honor - a Silver Telly. The 30-minute productions feature performances and interviews with New Mexico musicians along with scenic video provided by the NM Tourism Department. Videos were shot at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. The shows have aired on ABC affiliate KOAT-TV and will continue airing on local affiliates. The videos can also be seen on the Music Commission website’s You Tube link.
newmexicomu sic.org

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

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.
.abqwwwarts.org www.abqarts.org

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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”
T.G.I.F.! After a long week of work, it’s time to head out to the Pub & Grill at the SFBC for a great weekend of hot live music, delicious food, and cold craft beer!
See you there
PS I TRIED SENDING THIS EMAIL EARLY THIS AM; HUNDREDS BOUNCED BACK! RESENDING W/O SOME PHOTOS!
SORRY FOR ANY REDUNDANCE/INCONVINIENCE!

T O N I G H T !
FRIDAY AUGUST 15 8 PM $10
GREEN MOUNTAIN GRASS
Live acoustic gonzograss from Austin, TX! Eclectic melodies, creative harmonies, explosive jams, and a thoroghly danceable experience. The four band members in GREEN MOUNTAIN GRASS are Dave Wilmoth (29, mandolin), Adam “Pickles” Moss (24, fiddle), Trevor Smith (18, banjo/guitar), and Jesse Dalton (25, upright bass). Together, they are exploring the sounds of traditional bluegrass, gypsy swing, folk, funk, reggae, and jazz to discover their own genre-bending sound. While some listeners haven taken to calling this sound “gonzograss,” the end result is described by the band as “melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic mastery with elements of sarcasm, quotes, humor, and exaggeration.”
Whether they are in front of an attentive listening-room audience, on a tall stage playing to a throng of sun-baked festival-goers, or in a local venue orchestrating a gonzograss dance party for their fans, something exciting and inspiring is always being created. www.myspce.com/greengrassplayers

Saturday August 16 8 PM $5
NO GO KNOW
Tropical concrete zouk space rock direct from Portland, Ore.!www.myspace.com/nogoknow

SUNDAY AUGUST 17 6 PM $30 ADVANCE / $35 DOOR
TOOTS & the MAYTALS
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
I Y A H
Toots and the Maytals are legends of ska and reggae music. Their sound is an original combination of gospel, ska, soul, reggae and rock, led by Frederick “Toots” Hibbert. The band won the 2005 Grammy award for best reggae album True Love, an album consisting of re-recorded versions of their classics alongside musicians such as Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, and Keith Richards, as well as popular artists today such as No Doubt, Ben Harper, The Roots, & Shaggy. www.tootasandthemaytals.com

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR THESE GREAT SHOWS AT THE PUB & GRILL!
TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS with Iyah SUN AUG 17
RECKLESS KELLY with SPECIAL GUEST tba THURS AUG 21
THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS W/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 VeilsTUES 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

At the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park
We are a sponsor of this year’s Green Globe Festival and will be pouring beer all day! Get your earth conscious buzz on.

The Green Globe Festival is not just the name of a party. It is a way of thinking, changing, living. The entire planet is feeling the pains of resource shortage and climate change. This is not only going to continue, it is going to get worse. Sustainable living is working with the planet to insure our ability to survive. Alternative energy, water conservation, sustainable agriculture, no matter the facet of our lives, there is a sustainable solution for almost all of our needs. The Green Globe Festival is the coming together of our community to educate ourselves on how we can all contribute to our future. Professionals and educators from across the state will be speaking and presenting information on how we can all help our community survive.

The Green Globe Festival is not just a multi-subject seminar. It is one heck of a party! It is the coming together of local and national acts in support of the move to sustainability. This year we have nine bands and a Hula troop, that’s right all, guys and girls in grass skirts! Gates are to open at 9 am and speakers will begin at 10am. Music performances will begin at 12pm and run till 10 pm with speakers featured between select performance sets throughout the afternoon. So come on out with the family and learn how you can help our community and have a great time doing it.

2008 Lineup includes:
Hawaiian Pride
Nosotros
Jeff Scroggins & Fresh Horses
Civitas
Jenn Grinels
Felonious Groove Foundation
Rebilt
The Big Spank
Aranda
Ryan McGarvey

Time: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cover: $ 10 in advance ($15 day of show) $10 for students
www.greenglobefestival.com

From the greenglobefestival site…the speakers

THE SPEAKERS

Alfonz Viszolay of VM Technology
Alfonz Viszolay is a Hungarian-born engineer and inventor. Over the course of his career he has done many environmental remediation projects for large corporations. At the Green Globe Festival he is presenting a biofuel-producing living algae system, a version of which will ultimately be installed at the Santa Fe Brewing Company to provide fuel for their vehicle fleet. To find out more about Viszolay’s Algae Machine, watch video and slideshows of the installation and a demonstration at the Santa Fe Brewing/VM Technologies booth.

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Del Jimenez of New Mexico State University
Del Jimenez is a product of Arizona, born in Phoenix and raised in Scottsdale. He holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Agriculture, received at Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, Bachelors of Science degrees in Animal Science, Agronomy, and Horticulture from the University of Arizona, and a Masters of Arts in Extension Education from New Mexico State University. Del worked internationally for many years in Central and South America doing large agri-industrial projects and has also farmed over 8,000 acres a year on his own farm.

Del Jimenez now works for New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service as an Agriculture Specialist. He covers the northern half of the state of New Mexico, working with limited resource farmers and ranchers implementing sustainable farming and ranching programs appropriate for their needs. See what Del is up to at alcaldesc.nmsu.edu.

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Dr. James Biggs of the Conservation Partnership
Dr. James Biggs has been involved in a wide-range of local and regional wildlife science and management projects in New Mexico. Much of his current research pertains to the distribution, movement patterns, and habitat use patterns of large herbivores. His interests center on wildlife-habitat interactions and ecosystem approaches to managing wildlife and habitat resources, in addition to habitat conservation, which he believes is directly linked to sustainable living through responsible development and the “localization” vs. “globalization” of our food and natural resources production and distribution.

Dr. Biggs recently left Los Alamos National Laboratory after a 17 year career as a wildlife biologist to focus his efforts on rangeland conservation. Dr. Biggs started “The Conservation Partnership, LLC” to provide technical support to landowners and developers at all levels of land management, from land use planning to long-term ecological monitoring. His goal is to work with interested parties to ensure long-term conservation of our natural resources.

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Terry McMains the Director at Large of the American Rain Catchment Systems Association
Terry J. McMains is considered a leading pioneer in water sustainability and was the first in the US to implement rain harvesting systems as a standard in large scale residential development. Terry has designed and installed over 600 projects throughout the United States for commercial, mixed use, military, university, and healthcare development. Terry is one of twelve accredited rain harvesting professionals in the nation and is currently serving as Director at Large for the American Rain Catchment Systems Association. Terry is considered a leading resource for rain harvesting and innovative water management consultation and design for new and existing development. To find out more about what Terry is doing follow this link: www.aquaharvestintl.com.

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Dan Duffield of Direct Power and Water
Daniel received his baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri in December 1994. He also attended the Solar Technology Institute in Carbondale, Colorado in 1989. As an undergraduate, he played an active role in the design and construction of the vehicle entered by the University of Missouri into the 1993 and 1995 Department of Energy’s National Photovoltaic cross-country vehicle race - “SunRayce 93″. He has an A.A.S. degree in Building Construction Technology, a basic certificate in welding, and is a graduate of Computer Technology Curriculum from the Bryan Institute. In addition, he received the NABCEP PV Installer Certification in 2005 and holds a New Mexico Electrical Contracting license. He has engineered, designed and installed systems for Sandia National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, AT&T Wireless, Sprint PCS, worked with hundreds of remote home clients, and established many custom remote electrical power system applications. He has received factory training and authorization to perform service on Trace Inverters. He is a member of SMA’s Solar Pro Club. He also has been a member of IEEE for 12 years.

As a contracted Mitsubishi UPS service provider, he sizes large commercial Mitsubishi UPS systems (Un-interruptible Power Supplies) and specifies the necessary complimentary components for protecting computer networks, industrial machinery, internet computer server farms/facilities and other critical electrical appliances and machinery.

Daniel has been living with a stand-alone photovoltaic residential energy system for over nine years.

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Katherine Yuhas the Water Conservation Officer for the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Authority
Katherine Yuhas attended the University of Pennsylvania for her undergraduate work in geology and Penn State University for graduate work in geochemistry. She worked at the NM Environment Department in ground water protection from 1995-2000 and was the hydrologist for Santa Fe County from 2000-2003. Katherine has been the water conservation officer for the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority for the past five years.

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Michael Cadigan City Councilman
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Denna Archuleta, Bernalillo County Commissioner
Deanna Archuleta represents an integral and vibrant part of our urban community including Nob Hill, Altura Park, Bel-Air, Parkland Hills and Alta Monte areas.

Beginning her first term in January of 2005, she has been actively involved in the community and focused her efforts on healthcare, substance abuse treatment, the UNM Hospital and economic and structural revitalization in existing neighborhoods. She has been instrumental in legislative funding and direction for the new Metropolitan Assessment and Treatment Services Center (MATS), the acquisition and renovation of the historic Hiland Theater and working with new businesses to re-locate or establish their industry in Bernalillo County. She was elected Vice-Chair of the Board of County Commission in January 2008 and was also elected Chair of the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority. She is a member of the Metropolitan Detention Center Operation Subcommittee, the Legislative Committee, the Regional Juvenile Detention Committee and the Board of Finance.

Commissioner Archuleta, a native New Mexican, is also the new Southwest Regional Manager for The Wilderness Society, a national non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting America’s wilderness areas. Prior to her election, she served as President of the Summit Park Neighborhood Association, which provided a first-hand opportunity to develop the district’s vision. She also served as a representative of the Big I Task Force, as a member of the City of Albuquerque Transit Advisory Board, Vice-President of the APS Citizens’ Advisory Council and PTA President.

A New Mexico native, she received her Masters from the University of New Mexico and is currently finishing her Doctoral degree. She has two sons.

Representing the needs of her constituents, she serves on the following boards and committees:

Albuquerque / Bernalillo County Government Commission (ABCGC)
Metropolitan Detention Center Operation Subcommittee
Alb/Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority
Board of Finance
Legislative Committee
Regional Juvenile Detention Committee

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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

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But this newsletter will give the artist opportunities, let you know about FILM here in NM, and has other contests. For the complete story: visit: abqarts.com
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…

Plein Air Day of Art and Music
Artists and photographers have been invited to capture Old Town and visitors are encouraged to watch or bring your camera and sketchbook and join in. Sally McDevitt will demonstrate her plein air technique near Weems Gallery at 4pm and 7:30pm. Live music will include Andrew Thomas on flute, harpist Susan Vigil, classical guitarist Harry Irizarry, the Alma Flamenco and string quartet Giovanni. There will be a professional artist to lead children’s workshops free of charge, compliments of the City of Albuquerque. This is part of an Old Town/Mountain Road Artscrawl event. Information on all participating galleries can be found on the Artscrawl website. This event organized by the Albuquerque Art Business Association along with Mayor Martin J. Chavez, the Albuquerque’s Cultural Services Department and Classical KHFM.
Special Event Friday, June 20, 5-8:30 pm
Old Town and Mountain Road locations
call 311 or NM Relay (505) 768-3556

New Mexico Arts and Crafts Fair is coming
The NM Arts and Crafts Fair features exclusively New Mexico Artists and craftspeople. This premier juried event presents over 200 artists working in various media. 2008 jurors include Valerie Tibbets of Weyrich Gallery, Cathlena Burr of Village Wool, Anna King of Just Imagine Gallery along with artists David Drummond and Reynaldo Sonny Rivera. Runs through the 28th.
Opening Reception Friday, June 26, 6- 9pm
New Mexico Arts and Crafts Fair
Expo New Mexico State Fairgrounds
(505) 884-9043
nmartsandc raftsfair.org

Inception opens at new SCA Contemporary Art
Inception, by definition, marks an event of beginning. It is an act, process, instance that defines the course of an existence. This exhibition explores the robust variety of the beginning mark. Presenting a combination of emerging and established artists, local and international, SCA kicks off its second gallery opening featuring Suzanne Sbarge, Theresa Pfarr, Elen Feinberg, Francesca Searer, Margi Weir, Dan Socha, James Jacob, Seth Feriano, Matt Kazimierski, Sam Wohl, Shawn Pham Warrick, Kristina Pardue and Virginia Broersma.
Reception Friday, June 27, 5-8pm
SCA Contemporary Art
624 Haines NW (505) 228-3749
scacontempo rary.com

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

Poetry on the Bus
Put your poem on the bus with the ABQ Ride Poetry Contest. Prizes include a laptop computer, iPod Nano, $50 and $20 gift cards. See web site for details.
Application deadline July 7, 2008
ABQ Ride
(505) 724-3146
cabq.gov/abqride

Last Chance for Yellow Cab
Driving a taxi at night gives a perspective on Albuquerque that few experience. The play closes June 22 - don’t miss it.
Performances Fri-Sat June 20-21, 8pm & Sun. June 22, 2pm
Adobe Theater
9813 4th St. NW
(505) 898-9222
adobetheater.co m

The Seven: Something Left Unsaid
As part of its continuing commitment to developing new theatrical works, Fusion Theatre Company will once again produce the world premieres of seven short plays as part of its 3rd Annual Playwrighting Festival. Fusion received 416 submissions from 41 states and six countries. A juried screening process selected the seven plays to be staged. This year’s winning script is The education of Macoloco by Jen Silverman of Simsbury CT. This year also marks Fusion’s first international winner with the script Somewhere Between the Sky and the Sea, written by Alex Broun of St. Kilda Australia. Seven plays will be staged on each date.
Performances Th-Sat June 19-21 8pm, Sunday June 22 at 2pm
(the June 19th and 21st shows are sold out)
The Cell Theatre
700 1st St. NW
(505) 766-9412
fusionabq.org

Wild Dancing West 2008 extended
Due to limited space and high demand, Readymade Dance Theater Company will present three encore performances of Pure this weekend at Cake.
Performances Fri-Sun, June 20-11, 8pm
Cake
4011 Silver SE
(505) 980-5273
vsartsnm.org

Music
musical performances, workshops and festivals

10th Annual Albuquerque Folk Festival
Enjoy a full day of non-stop performances, jam sessions, storytelling and dance, instrument and singing workshops, plus two evening dances. This year’s featured performer is Bryan Bowers, Autoharp Hall of Fame member and storyteller.
Special Event Saturday, June 21, 10am- 11pm
Albuquerque Folk Festival
Expo New Mexico State Fairgrounds
(505) 255-6037
abqfolkfest.org

Zoo Music Concert Series this weekend
Enjoy Adrienne Young Friday night - a Nashville-based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music blends elements of Bluegrass, country, old- time music and American folk music with a pop sensibility. 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 20, 7-9
NM BioPark Zoo
903 Tenth Street SW
cabq.gov/biopark

Salsa Under the Stars this weekend
Todd Tijerina Band,

(Old news, but find out where they are playing…)

and Paul Brodsky (solo vocals, blues harp and guitar) 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.
Performance Sat. June 14, 8pm
NM Jazz Workshop
Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater
2000 Mountain Road NW
(505) 255-9798
nmjazz.org

¡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

Civic Cinema on Civic Plaza
Remember the good old days when a family outing to the movies was a big deal? Well, Mayor Martin J. Chavez, the Cultural Services Department and Park & Recreation Department invite you to take part in the outdoor film series and watch a classic film under the stars. Popcorn, beverages and more will be available. Some seating is provided but picnic supplies, blankets and chairs may be brought for your comfort. NO alcoholic beverages or glass containers are allowed and pets must be on a leash. So bring the grandparents, the kids and Rover and have a great time.
June 20 - Viva Las Vegas (1965) with Elvis Presley
June 27 - Vertigo (1958), a Hitchcock masterpiece

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

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

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

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

Read on… So fly into town, look at some of your options and plant to play, dance, and walk under the stars…there’s something going on at Old Town almost every night including good food. There are several concerts under the stars or at the Biopark weekly. Check out the clubs and smaller venues too. Just relax and aprty and tell your friends!

NOt here yet? Why are you waiting??? However if you are closer to:
Blogsville: about-chicagoil.com

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

Hi

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

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

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

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

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

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 guitar with Savor. (1)

Re: Cuban laud: [edit] Cuban laúd
There is also a Cuban laúd. Famously played by Barbarito Torres with the Buena Vista Social Club. It has the same appearance as the Spanish version only the tuning is different. The Cuban tuning is: D, A, E, B, F#, C# (or D).

DIEGO MAESTAS: Originally from New Mexico but having lived in other parts of the United States, Diego has dedicated his life to music. Mainly a player of the traditional drum set, Diego also delved into learning Latin percussion as well. Having spent many years perfecting his skills and knowledge of the basic Son Bolero and Batáconga patterns, he also shines on timbales. Diego was a “drop-in” of Habana State U’ he actually droped in now and then.( 5)

MARCO TOPO: This Italian born bass player is a graduate of Habana State U’. His many years of study and his many years of experience playing in a variety of jazz and blues bands have forged his solid musical personality. Upon meeting Victor and learning more about Cuban music, Marco has made it his new musical mission to master Cuban rhythm on the bass. (6)

Their story also opens our eyes and brings us the enjoyment from a nearby country that few of us can go see. We are truly blessed in Santa Fe. Here’s more info from their website.

SAVOR was started by Cuban born Victor Alavarez about seven years ago. He and his wife Nanette were both seasoned musicians long before moving to New Mexico having paid their musical dues while living in Houston, Texas for many years.

From his days as a soloist, combo mando-man, music minstrel and Latin big band leader back in Houston, Victor had always wanted to get back to his Cuban roots by playing the songs that he had grown up hearing in his native Havana. After leaving the big band scene in the big city, he and Nanette moved to New Mexico. It was not long before Victor realized that his heart yearned to express his Cuban roots through his talent as a mandolin player of thirty years.

The group started off as a quartet playing a variety of Latin tunes. The quartet included Victor on Mandolin and guitar and Nanette on ‘Lola’, the acoustic bass. After a few years of gigging, they recorded an album entitled “Muévete con Savor” in 2002.

Over the next few years, members came and went, but Victor and Nanette kept the group together. Though the group did play some Cuban songs, Victor was determined to follow his dream of playing more of a Cuban repertoire for audiences to learn about and enjoy Cuba’s often forgotten and underestimated contribution to Latin music.

In late summer of 2005, our Havana native began to find musicians that shared in his musical vision. The addition of New Mexico native drummer and percussionist J.J. Oviedo marked a turning point with the group. In early 2006, Victor, Nanette, and J.J. recorded a live album called “Savor: a taste of Cuba.” Soon, other friends and musicians came to Victor’s aide. With the addition of such musicians as Venezuelan born bassist and guitarist Ivan Castillo and later Cuban native and seasoned percussionist René Navaro, Victor found himself the desired and potent recipe for his music. Currently, the group performs as a trio or quartet that includes, but is not limited to: Mandolin, guitar, requinto guitar, acoustic/electric bass and various percussion instruments mostly comprised of bongos, congas, cowbell, and maracas. The music that the group performs includes Cuban and Afro-Cuban songs and rhythms based on the original Cuban ‘Son’; which is the grandfather of modern ‘Salsa’ rhythms. The music is performed in an informal street-like manner, making it raw and infectiously dance-able. In addition, SAVOR’s repertoire includes many other Latin American and Spanish songs for the eclectic and Latin hungry taste. The group that fans and music lovers now see performing in many venues in Santa Fe and Española is the product of several years of hard work and dedication to a personal quest of homage to Cuban music. We invite all who find themselves curious about Cuban rhythms and Cuba’s music to come out and hear us and party with us like on the streets of Habana Vieja!

Have some fun and party often around the town.

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www.about-chicagoil.com
www.myitthings.com/photoqueen
(ala Mary MacIntyre) Please come and read my column and vote your opinion.

SUNDAY MAY 25 6 PM $18 ADVANCE / $25 DOOR
F A N M A N P R E S E N T S
B L U E R O D E O

Cool and beautiful alt-country rock from Canada.
www.bluerodeo.com
Tune in and catch them live in-studio on KBAC 98.1 at 1 PM the day of the show!
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
LUKE DOUCET and the WHITE FALCON

From the thirstyear festival site:

Tickets now on sale for the 2nd annual Santa Fe
WOMEN’S CELEBRATION
ODETTA, THE BE GOOD TANYAS,
SANTA FE ALLSTARS, ELIZA GILKYSON
and many more

The Be Good Tanyas at the 2006 Thirsty Ear Festival.
Photo by Jennifer Esperanza.

Saturday, May 31, 2008
Center for Contemporary Arts, Santa Fe

A full day of events celebrating women’s creativity featuring women musicians and performers, cottage industry artists and artisans, women’s groups, educational demonstrations, kids’ programming and more.

MORE INFO & TICKETS

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On June 6, the Women’s Celebration continues with
Santa Fe’s favorite singer-songwriter ELIZA GILKYSON
featuring special guest TONY GILKYSON
Friday, June 6, 2008 at 7:30pm
Railyard Performance Center, Santa Fe

“Masterfully structured, startlingly intimate songs in a beautifully lived in voice.” —Boston Globe

MORE INFO & TICKETS

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singer-songwriter TOM RUSSELL
Saturday, July 26, 2008. 7:00 & 8:45 performances.
GiG Performance Space, Santa Fe

“An uncanny sense of place that advertises him as one of the remaining guardians of a dwindling narrative sensibility.” —Associated Press

MORE INFO & TICKETS

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alt-folk with PO’ GIRL
Thursday, July 31 at 6:00. Santa Fe Bandstand on the Plaza.
Friday, Aug. 1 at 7:00. Thirsty Ear Festival fundraiser.

Our favorite, soulful folk group returns to Santa Fe for a free performance as part of Thirsty Ear Night on the Plaza. The next night, Po’ Girl plays a special unplugged, catered event at Thirsty Ear founder Mike Koster’s home—come hang out with the girls.

MORE INFO & TICKETS

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a Thirsty Ear Festival pre-event featuring roots icon TAJ MAHAL
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 7:30pm
Santa Fe Brewing Company, Santa Fe. All-ages outdoor show.

One of the greatest American roots musicians of all time, Taj Mahal has played a vital role in preserving traditional blues and African-American roots music for four decades. A famously versatile musical chameleon, Taj has tapped into Hawaiian music, Caribbean rhythms, African forms, American folk, you name it — always remaining true to rootsy traditions.

MORE INFO & TICKETS

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Earlybird tickets now on sale for the 9th annual
THIRSTY EAR FESTIVAL
August 29-31, 2008 at Eaves Movie Ranch, Santa Fe, NM

New Mexico’s premier roots music event features RICHARD THOMPSON, PATTY GRIFFIN, BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO, SHEMEKIA COPELAND,
JUNIOR BROWN, ROSIE LEDET & THE ZYDECO PLAYBOYS,
SAMUEL JAMES, ALEX MARYOL BAND, SANTA FE ALLSTARS,
BILL HEARNE’S ROADHOUSE REVUE, ROGER LANDES,
PLEASURE PILOTS, ROUND MOUNTAIN, RANDOM FAMILY, JOE WEST, TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION & dozens more folk, blues, bluegrass, Cajun, zydeco, alt-country & roots rock artists on three stages all weekend long. Plus camping, kids’ activities, arts & crafts, healthy local food, NM small-batch beers & wines, educational demonstrations, Cajun & zydeco dance lessons, solar & sustainable energy exhibits.

MORE INFO & TICKETS

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singer-songwriter GREG BROWN
Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 7:30
Lensic Theater, Santa Fe
AND
Friday, November 7, 2008 at 8:00
KiMo Theater, Albuquerque

An unpretentious, compelling, and humorous performer with a dark, rich, idiosyncratic voice, Greg Brown is, hands down, one of America’s great singer-songwriters.

MORE INFO & TICKETS
BIG THANKS TO THESE SPONSORS FOR MAKING THE MUSIC POSSIBLE:

abqARTS
AMP Concerts
Best Western Rio Grande Inn
Inn at Santa Fe
KSFR Santa Fe Public Radio
NM Solar Energy Assoc.
OGB Architectural Millwork
Zoukfest
Southwest Roots Music receives funding from and is deeply grateful to the McCune Charitable Foundation, New Mexico Tourism Dept., New Mexico Women’s Foundation, City of Santa Fe Lodger’s Tax, Western States Arts Federation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATIONS

The Inn at Santa Fe is the closest hotel to the Thirsty Ear Festival and the Santa Fe Brewing Company. Ask for the SW Roots Music rate.

If you’re traveling to Santa Fe please consider staying at Santa Fe Sage Inn, an affordable downtown hotel and a supporter of live music. Ask for the SW Roots Music rate of $59 from Oct. 15 to May 14, and $79 from May 15 to Oct. 14.

Check out this wonderful downtown B&B, Casa del Toro.

MORE ACCOMMODATIONS

BECOME A SOUTHWEST ROOTS MUSIC MEMBER

SOUTHWEST ROOTS MUSIC MEMBERS RECEIVE:

*10% off tickets to all events.

*A prime block of tickets is reserved for members at all Southwest Roots Music events. Even if a show is sold out, members can still get the best seats. Just call at least 3 days before a concert and you’re in at a discount.

*Thirsty Ear Live! CD featuring Corey Harris & the 5×5, Butch Hancock, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Mary Gauthier, Chipper Thompson & the Feast, Alex Maryol, ThaMuseMeant, Aimee Curl and more. Only 500 of these collectors items exist.

*THIRSTY EAR FESTIVAL: Join us for a members-only beer tasting at the 8th annual Thirsty Ear Festival, to be held August 29-31, 2008. Members also enjoy $10 off the gate price for a weekend pass (be sure to order at least 3 days in advance) and a commemorative festival glass.

An annual membership costs $125 for an individual and $175 for a couple. For more information, please call 505-473-5723.

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

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

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

Tune into the longest running funkiest funk show around
with your funky host, the funky Lisa C, the motherfunker!
Funk yeah!

THE LUNCH LADY!
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’s guest:
COCO O’CONNER

ETHEREAL MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST POP ELECTRONICA

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! www.frogvilleplanet.com

ALSO CHECK OUT:
Project 101.5 KUNM 89.9
KSFR Public Radio 101.1
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
PUB & GRILL!
If you don’t come here, please go see live music somewhere!
For more information on us, please check out our web site at:
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 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 NOT THAT COLD OUTSIDE AND IT’S STILL HOT IN HERE-CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL!
SEE YOU SOON!
37 FIRE PLACE - JUST OFF NM 14, SOUTH OF I-25
“AT THE TOP OF THE TURQUOISE TRAIL”