Albuquerque, NM

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

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Dec.14-25, 2007
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Art Shows
Visual Art Exhibits, Studio Tours, and more visual arts

Jesse Reichek: Concerning the Mystical in Art
This exhibit at the UNM Art Museum closes Dec. 21st and is worth a trip to UNM. Reichek was one of the most prolific and least known post-war, American painters. Described as difficult but an American treasure, Reichek created his own vocabulary, a lexicon of calligraphic squiggles, snaking lines and mutating shapes, moving across grids of rectangles and squares. Like others before him, Reichek blurred the distinction between figure and ground, negative and positive, creating tension and movement that in his best canvases give off a visual hum. He created over 3000 paintings in the later half of the 20th century and chose not to exhibit his work for three decades. He died in 2005 at age 89. In the history of modern art, Jesse Reichek offers a unique and extraordinary accomplishment. (Image: Untitled, 1966, Lithograph, The Tamarind Archive Collection, UNM Art Museum)
Exhibit closing Friday, Dec. 21
UNM Art Museum
Hours Tue-Fri 9-4, Tue Evenings 5-8 Sat-Sun 1-4
unmartm useum.unm.edu
See map

Holiday Open House at MoRo Gallery
Stop by MoRo Gallery on Mountain Road for some holiday cheer and lots of great art - paintings by Sarah Hartshorne and Angus Macpherson, sculpture by Jill Cooper, jewelry by David Pritchard and Pysanka by Sharlan Thomas.
Reception Saturday, Dec. 15, 2-5pm
MoRo Gallery
806 Mountain Road NW
(505) 242-6272
moroart.com

Black Market Goods Toy and Food Drive
Fashion and group shoot at 6pm, art show at 8pm. Special guest Miss New Mexico Joan Jones. Wasted Youth art tribute to video games, comics, cartoons and toys! There will be a raffle so bring an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item to enter. There will be prizes from the artists, local stores and more so check out the show and support our community.
Reception Saturday, Dec. 15, 8pm
Factory on Fifth
1715 5th St. NW
(505) 463-5824
factoryon5.com

Last Minute Shopping? - Art makes a great gift!
Don’t miss New Grounds’ Annual Holiday Print Sale. Hundreds of etchings, monotypes and relief prints from $25 to $125. Sale runs through December. Next door at Matrix Fine Art check our Under500: Affordable Art for the Holidays. See a list of Albuquerque galleries and their December shows at the Artscrawl website.
Ongoing through December
New Grounds Gallery
3812 Central SE, 100B
(505) 268-8952
newgroundsprintshop.com
artscrawlabq.org - current art shows

Les Elements: The Haitian Experience
This is a retrospective by Yvon-Marc Joseph, who was an illustrator at the Haitian National Academy. Joseph’s work is inspired by Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso. He has exhibited at the Governor’s Gallery in Santa Fe, UNM and numerous galleries in Haiti and across New Mexico. The exhibit opened Nov. 14 and runs through Dec. 14. He conveys the mysteries of Africa and the turbulent history of Haiti and hopes he will touch your heart.
Closing Reception Friday, Dec. 14, 7pm
Verb
Gallery Hours Thurs-Sat 12-7pm
3400 Constitution NE
(505) 268-2344

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

The Santaland Diaries at The Box
The Santaland Diaries is a brilliant evocation of what a slacker’s Christmas must feel like. Out of work, the slacker decides to become a Macy’s elf during the holiday crunch. At first the job is simply humiliating, but once the thousands of visitors start pouring through Santa’s workshop, he becomes battle weary and bitter. Taking consolation in the fact that some of the other elves were television extras on One Life to Live, he grins and bears it, occasionally taking out his frustrations on the children and parents alike. The play ends with an unexpected moment of goodwill - but you’ll have to check that out yourself. Runs through Dec. 22nd.
Performance Friday, Dec. 14, 8pm
The Box Performance Space
1025 Lomas NW
(505) 404-1578

Sol Arts Moving Sale
Sol Arts is making plans for the opening of a new arts space late 2008/early 2009, but in the meantime they need to streamline their inventory. They will be selling furniture, props, costumes, art and electronics - whatever doesn’t sell will be donated to charity and other non-profit theatres in town. Take home some of Sol Arts’ history!
Moving Sale, Saturday, Dec. 22, 11am- 7pm
Sol Arts
712 Central SE (just west of I-25)
(505) 244-0049

Christmas Eve in Old Town
Luminarias fill the plaza and courtyards, the smells of chocolate and cider and cookies fill the air. Live holiday music, church services, exceptional dining and last minute shopping - these are the magical and memorable experiences awaiting visitors to Albuquerque’s historic Old Town.
Luminaria Display Monday, Dec. 24
Old Town Plaza

Music and more performing arts
Holiday Concert at Keller Hall
The New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus presents a Holiday Concert Friday night.
Performance, Friday, Dec. 14, 8pm
Keller Hall
UNM Center for the Arts
(505) 296-9215

NMSO joins the Romero Guitar Quartet
For the first time in many years, the NMSO will bring the magic of classical guitar to center stage as they join the world-renowned Romero Guitar Quartet for three performances. Conducted by Guillermo Figueroa, all three programs will also feature the return of former composer-in-residence Miguel del Aguila. Runs through Sunday, Dec. 16. Check web site for performance times and ticket prices.
Performances Fri-Sun, Dec. 14-16
Friday at Popejoy Hall, UNM, 8pm
Saturday at Popejoy Hall, UNM, 6pm
Sunday at National Hispanic Cultural Center, 2pm
(505) 944-2547
nmso.org

Bill Hearne comes to the El Rey
Bill Hearne is one half of the world renowned, New Mexico favorite, folk duo Bill and Bonnie Hearne. Check him out at CD Baby. You won’t be disappointed!
Performance, Friday, Dec. 21, 9pm
El Rey Theater
622 Central SW
(505) 242-2343
elreytheater.com

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

Cities and towns across the country are again competing to be named in AmericanStyle magazine’s 2008 Top Arts Destination readers’ poll. The annual readers’ poll, now in its 11th year, showcases the nation’s hottest spots for arts and cultural tourism. As you know, Albuquerque has been well-ranked among American Style’s list for the last several years - ranked Second Best Mid-sized City for Arts multiple years. This year Albuquerque competes as a Large city - so we need all your help. Go on line and vote! Voting in this year’s poll ends January 31. One lucky voter will be chosen at random to receive a $500 travel gift certificate. Poll results and profiles of the highest ranking cities in each category will be featured in the June 2008 issue of AmericanStyle magazine, on newsstands in late April. Go to American Style to cast your vote. Arts tourism is big business, according to the Americans for the Arts Arts and Economic Prosperity III report, with local, state and federal governments seeing a 7 to 1 return on investment. According to the report, the U.S. arts and culture industry generates more than $166 billion in economic activity nationally.

Job opportunity with Albuquerque’s most famed and legendary stage!
Be a part of both the traditions and future of the Historic KiMo Theatre as the new, full time Manager! Looking for a motivated person to plan, direct, oversee and promote the activities and operations of the KiMo Theatre. Please apply on-line at www.cabq.gov/jobs”

Faces of Women: 18th Annual juried exhibition
Sponsored by Las Vegas Arts Council, this exhibition is open to artists in all media. Entries should celebrate some aspect of the feminine in symbolic or representational form in two or three dimensions. Awards: Best of Show $500, Best 2D $250, Best 3D $250. Exhibit will run from March 17 to April 11 at New Mexico Highlands University. Download prospectus and entry form from web site.
Deadline February 1, 2008
facesofwoman@desertgate.com
lasvegasartscouncil.org/exhib_faces.htm

Feminist Art Competition and Exhibition
Call for feminist art in all media including digital and video from artists age 18-39 who reside in New Mexico. Works submitted should contain female- centered content or focus on women’s experiences or gender issues. Two Want to see all the information? Go to: www.abqarts.com

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Continued information about Santa Fe County
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While out doing a photo shoot this afternoon, I listened to KSFR. The Santa Fe Desert Chorale will start its Holiday performance schedule on 12/12/2007. They played a few pieces and they were fantastic. You can buy tickets at the Lensic. www.desertchorale.org

Winter Festival 2007
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Merry New Mexico Christmas
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis, 7:30pm,
December 14, 17, 18, 21
Cathedral Church of St. John, Albuquerque, 7:30pm, December 15
Cristo Rey Church, 5pm
December 16
Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community, 7:30pm, December 20
A Merry New Mexico Christmas features guest harpist Rosalind Simpson joining the Desert Chorale for Benjamin Britten’s magnificent Ceremony of Carols and other works accompanied by flute, guitar and percussion. Highlights include three lullabies representing traditions of Great Britain, Spain and Africa; songs from the Russian and Hebrew traditions and our annual candlelight procession to Silent Night

Carols & Choruses
Cristo Rey Church, 7:30pm
December 12
Presented for the sixth year by the Santa Fe Desert Chorale and the Santa Fe Symphony, Carols & Choruses has become a Santa Fe holiday tradition for the whole family. Joining the Desert Chorale will be the Santa Fe Symphony Brass Quintet and Chorus and the Desert Chorale Children’s Choir with members of the audience joining the 100 musicians singing favorite holiday carols and choruses from Handel’s Messiah.
Free admission for children under 12.
Winter Festival 2007
A
Merry New Mexico Christmas
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis, 7:30pm,
December 14, 17, 18, 21
Cathedral Church of St. John, Albuquerque, 7:30pm, December 15
Cristo Rey Church, 5pm
December 16
Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community, 7:30pm, December 20
A Merry New Mexico Christmas features guest harpist Rosalind Simpson joining the Desert Chorale for Benjamin Britten’s magnificent Ceremony of Carols and other works accompanied by flute, guitar and percussion. Highlights include three lullabies representing traditions of Great Britain, Spain and Africa; songs from the Russian and Hebrew traditions and our annual candlelight procession to Silent Night.
S
ilver Bells Spectacular
Eldorado Hotel, 5pm
December 22
Silver Bells Spectacular is a joyous end to the Desert Chorale’s annual winter festival. Members of the Chorale will display their considerable talents on the light-hearted side of the holiday season. The Spectacular will include dinner, entertainment, cash bar, a toast to our 25th season and a fond farewell to Music Director Linda Mack.
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Carols & Choruses
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7:30pm Res 20
Cristo Rey Church GA 10 N/C
A
Merry New Mexico Christmas
Friday, Dec. 14, 7:30pm Res 48 24 Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis Res 38 19 GA 20 10
Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30pm Res 25 13 Cathedral Church of St. John Res 15 8 Albuquerque
Sunday, Dec. 16, 5pm Res 48 24 Cristo Rey Church Res 38 19 GA 20 10
Monday, Dec. 17, 7:30pm Res 48 24 Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis Res 38 19 GA 20 10
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 7:30pm Res 48 24 Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis Res 38 19 GA 20 10
Thursday, Dec. 20, 7:30pm GA 25 13 Santa Maria de la Paz
Friday, Dec. 21, 7:30pm Res 48 24 Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis Res 38 19 GA 20 10
S
ilver Bells Spectacular, a gala event
Saturday, Dec. 22, 5pm Res 150
Eldorado Hotel, Anasazi Room
Christmas CD – Order Now & Save Shipping Charges
Christmas in Santa Fe n/a $16 n/a
Please select your performances:
$48
$20
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of St. Francis

Cristo Rey Church ticket range from $10-$48. www.lensic.orgCarols & Choruses
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eating charts
Balcony

Cristo Rey Church
A Merry New Mexico Christmas
Winter Festival 2007
Performance Codes
CC = Carols & Choruses
MNC = A Merry New Mexico Christmas
SBS = Silver Bells Spectacular
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So you see, they’ll b e all over town and please do attend.

The excitement is up, we’ve had more snow on the mountain. A couple of more storms and perhaps they’ll be able to open. I drove up a little ways and it was cold! I stopped at a fav place and quickly shot a few pictures. The forest smelled so good, the river was flowing, there was a bit of snow on the ground and I was glad to return to the warm car. Although I did not go far up the mountain, there was a 20 or more degree difference between town and the mountain.

I had a great time exploring dirt back roads on the way back and seeing how the million dollar homes neighborhoods felt. Well maybe most were the $500,000 -$750,000 homes. Ocassionally there were great views, they were also densely planned on hills and cliffs. I frankly would choose another neighborhood. More land would be preferrable.

Went out to eat at Carmen’s Pizza tonight. I had a Pasta Primervera over Penne. It was a huge protion and I actually ate it all! Pat had tomato soup and garlic bread. Reasonable priced. medium service, and good food. They weren’t very busy and so there was an intimate atmosphere. Since late night burgers wasn’t open (they reportedly have good vegetarian options as well, Carmen’s (right next door) was fine. They are located on the corner of Alta Vista and Cerrillos.

Blogsville: www.about-sanjoseca.com

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The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History
2000 Mountain Road NW
(505) 286-0779 for reservations
wncr.org

Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Exhibit at NHCC
This 2nd annual exhibition of art and popular culture objects featuring Virgen de Guadalupe is drawn from the permanent collection of the NHCC. There is also a lecture by Jacqueline Dunnington - Guadalupe: Visual Art and Cultural Traditions.
Exhibit and Lecture Sunday, Dec. 9, 2pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St. SW
(505) 246-2261
nhccnm.org

Les Elements: The Haitian Experience
This is a retrospective by Yvon-Marc Joseph, who was an illustrator at the Haitian National Academy. Joseph’s work is inspired by Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso. He has exhibited at the Governor’s Gallery in Santa Fe, UNM and numerous galleries in Haiti and across New Mexico. The exhibit opened Nov. 14 and runs through Dec. 14. He conveys the mysteries of Africa and the turbulent history of Haiti and hopes he will touch your heart.
Closing Reception Friday, Dec. 14, 7pm
Verb
Gallery Hours Thurs-Sat 12-7pm
3400 Constitution NE
(505) 268-2344

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

Energy in Motion: Bedtime Stories
This dance performance is set in the 1940s and promotes literacy and family togetherness. It is presented by La Mesa Dance Academy.
Performance Sat. Dec. 8 at 7pm, Sun. Dec. 9 at 2pm
South Broadway Cultural Center
1025 Broadway SE
(505) 848-1320

Christmas at Kuaua
Enjoy luminarias, Santa, the elves’ workshop, choral singers and Pueblo drummers. FREE.
Special Event Friday, Dec. 14, 10am-1pm
Coronado State Monument
485 Kuaua Road in Bernalillo
(505) 867-5351

The Nutcracker Ballet
The Holidays wouldn’t be complete without The Nutcracker. There are several versions around town, this one being by the Ballet Repertory Theater in multiple performances that include special abbreviated performances for school children. Regular performances begin the 15th and special school shows on the 18th. Enter the enchanted world where life-sized mice battle toy soldiers, snowflakes dance and delicate sweets entertain. There are two many dates and times to list here - call for more information.
Performances - various dates
KiMo Theater
423 Central NW
Ticket Sales at the KiMo or through Ticketmaster
School shows call 768-3544

Sol Arts closing its performance space
Sol Arts has announced that it will close its performance space at 712 Central SE at the end of December. They will be back in 2008, leasing space at venues around Albuquerque, and presenting new work from the recently created Sol Artists ensemble. There will be a giant Moving Sale on December 22nd - 11am - we will remind you in that week’s newsletter.

Haiku City Championship Poetry Slam
ABQslams brings you the culmination of the Haiku season which they run in conjunction with the local slams. Poets will compete head to head, trading haiku for haiku. Scheduled to appear are Damien Flores, Tony Santiago, Don McIver, Kenn Rodriguez, Jessica Lopez, Liza Wolff and more.
Performance Sat. December 8, 7:30pm
Outpost Performance Space
210 Yale SE
outpostspace.org

Music and more performing arts
Albuquerque Girl Choir performs in December
The choir is booked for both the Old Town Stroll Friday night and at the Albuquerque Botanical Gardens on Sunday. 35 girls ages 6-18 will perform both a capella and with piano. Join them for these FREE performances.
Performance Friday, Dec. 7, 7pm
Old Town - Don Luis Plaza on Romero Street
Performance Sunday, Dec. 9, 6pm
Albuquerque Botanical Gardens, 2601 Central NW
(505) 292-0242
Albuquerq ueGirlChoir.org

Marc Cohn with Amy Correia at the El Rey
Singer/songwriter/pianist Marc Cohn burst onto the scene in 1991 on the heels of one of the most resonant songs to make the Top 40 in the past 20 years - Walking in Memphis. The Best New Artist Grammy for 1991 followed along with two albums, The Rainy Season and Burning the Daze. Cohn is touring in support of his first new studio album in nine years - Join the Parade. This is a 21 and over concert.
Performance Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7pm
El Rey Theater
624 Central Ave. SW
Tickets at Bookworks and Natural Sound or
(800) 838-3006

Greg Ruggiero Quartet at the Outpost
Brooklyn-based guitarist and New Mexico native Greg Ruggiero returns to the Outpost with the release of his debut album, Balance, a reflection of the relationships and experiences he has developed since his relocation to New York City three years ago.
Performance Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30pm
Outpost Performance Space
210 Yale SE
(505) 268-0044
outpostspace.org

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

Job opportunity with Albuquerque’s most famed and legendary stage!
Be a part of both the traditions and future of the Historic KiMo Theatre as the new, full time Manager! Looking for a motivated person to plan, direct, oversee and promote the activities and operations of the KiMo Theatre. Please apply on-line at www.cabq.gov/jobs”

Faces of Women: 18th Annual juried exhibition
Sponsored by Las Vegas Arts Council, this exhibition is open to artists in all media. Entries should celebrate some aspect of the feminine in symbolic or representational form in two or three dimensions. Awards: Best of Show $500, Best 2D $250, Best 3D $250. Exhibit will run from March 17 to April 11 at New Mexico Highlands University. Download prospectus and entry form from web site.
Deadline February 1, 2008
facesofwoman@desertgate.com
lasvegasartscouncil.org/exhib_faces.htm

Feminist Art Competition and Exhibition
Call for feminist art in all media including digital and video from artists age 18-39 who reside in New Mexico. Works submitted should contain female- centered content or focus on women’s experiences or gender issues. Two winners will receive $500 awards and a solo exhibit at Through the Flower in Belen. Organized by Through the Flower and juried by Judy Chicago.
Deadline December 14, 2007
Details and entry form from info@throughtheflower.org

albuquerqueARTS Reader Survey
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We will draw for prizes for performance tickets and gift cards on December 14.

Participating organizations

Performance:
Fusion Theater: two tickets for “Madagascar,” Feb 14.-Mar. 9 (one award)
Sol Arts Theater: two tickets for any performance (four awards)
Bosque Chamber Music Society: two season passes (one award)
Bosque Chamber Music Society: ten individual tickets (five awards)
South Broadway Cultural Center: two tickets for Eric Bibb & the Campbell Brothers, Feb. 2 (one award)
Placitas Artists Series: two tickets in January and two in April (two awards)
Amaya Dance: four pairs of tickets for “Annual Oriental Potpourri,” Feb. 16 (four awards)
Opera Southwest: two tickets for “Tosca,” April 5, 8 & 11 (four awards)

Galleries:
Fisher Gallery: $50 gift certificate
Harwood Art Center: free one-year family membership (value $40), offers discounts at: local galleries, art-supply stores, Harwood classes, films at the Guild
Matrix Gallery: $150 gift card (one award)
New Grounds: $25-off framing (one award)
Weyrich Gallery: $35 gift card (one award)
Art Gallery 66: $75.00 gift card (one award)
Naranjo’s Arts: two $50 gift cards (two awards)
Wright’s Indian Art, five $25 gift cards (five awards)

albuquerqueARTS:
Ten ARTisements (ten awards)
Four 1/16-page b&w ads (four awards)

Is it at dawn, while you still dream, before awakening?
Perhaps while you walk at noon and catch the sky’s breath?
At home in the dark while you wrestle with frustration?

Where does your light inform you,
Of who you really are?

take a moment of silence to consider the light within you.
Make notes.

These blogs offer fun springboards where you can dive off and explore notions and themes suggested here. I believe there are 4 weeks of Advent proecceding Christmas. So we are close to the middle of advent. I’m curious to see what I can find on this subject. I’ll combine it with Finding the Holy Light.

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A great listen…go visit.

Well this wasn’t as easy as I thought. I wanted to mix the wonder of NM’s concerts with light and wonder…not much on youtube. You could go to KSFR to Native American Radio and hear some beautiful music recorded, hopefully on podcast.

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www.about-sacramentoca.com

weekly supplement to albuquerqueARTS Magazine

Nov. 23-Dec.2, 2007
In This Issue
Art Shows
Performances
Music and more performing arts
Workshops, calls for entry and more opportunities
albuquerqueARTS Reader Survey

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albuquerqueARTS magazine’s home page
Albuquerque’s gallery scene
Arts Alliance - resources for artists and arts organizations
Collectors Guide searchable Calendar

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Albuquerque Music Assn. - resources for musicians
Albuquerque Theatre Guild

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Welcome to undergroundARTS, a weekly newsletter of happenings and opportunities in the arts in the Albuquerque area. “O great creator of being grant us one more hour to perform our art and perfect our lives.” Jim Morrison

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

Grand Opening Reception - ArtHaus66
Featuring Magic Letters by Eliza Schmid and selected works by local and national artists including Terri Woodward, Evey Jones, Margi Weir, Evan Small, Bina Altera, Cristina Clarimon, Terry Taggart, Magda Bowen, Joie Villeneuve, Cynthia Guajardo, Dana Kleinman and Wayne Berube.
Reception Friday, Nov. 23, 4:30-8:30pm
ArtHaus66
6320 Linn NE #C
(505) 255-0872
arthaus66.com

Dry Heat Photography: Visual Whispers
Enjoy photos taken by Dry Heat Photographers DeAnna Dimmitt and husband Rick Meiers. Meet the artists and discuss their photos from the past and present and into the future.
Reception Saturday, Nov. 24, 3-6pm
Art Gallery 66
373 N. Camino del Pueblo in Bernalillo
(505) 867-8666
artgallery66.net

Holiday Open House and Zuni Carving Sale
Petroglyph National Monument celebrates the winter season with a Holiday Open House at the Las Imagenes Visitor Center. The festivities include a Zuni carving sale from 10am to 3pm, live music from noon to 2pm, and light refreshments. The carving sale will feature trader Donald Sharp with hundreds of handmade stone carvings (fetishes) made by Zuni Pueblo families. Musician Eduardo Trujillo will play guitar music while you browse for great gifts.
Open House and Sale Saturday, Nov. 24, 8am- 5pm
Petroglyph National Monument
Las Imagenes Visitor Center
4735 Unser Blvd. NW at Western Trail
(3 miles north of Exit #154 off I-40)

Slideshow with photographer David Muench
In more than 100 color photos, world-renowned photographer David Muench captures New Mexico’s history and deep cultural roots, the magical quality of light in our state, and its breathtakingly beautiful landscape. Images include a kaleidoscope of hot air balloons, the white ski slopes of Taos, and the haunting ruins of the Spanish missions.
Reception Tuesday, Nov. 27, 7pm
Bookworks
4022 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
(505) 344-8139
bkwrks.com

Art Studio Tour in the North Valley
Tour four artists’ studios all in walking distance of each other - meet the artists, enjoy the artwork and great refreshments. Featured are B.C. Nowlin (oil painter), Carol L. Estes (abstract expressionist), Sheldon Harvey (abstracts), Peter Wright (publisher and glass artist), Kim Goldfarb (sculpture), and Denise Taylor (stained glass).
Studio Tour Saturday, Dec. 1, 2-6pm
Camino Real Art and Business Park
Corner of 2nd Street and Cynthia Loop NW
(just south of Roy Road or north of Alameda)

25th Annual Madrid Christmas Open House
Madrid is called New Mexico’s Christmas Town - if you have never experienced the magic of the season in Madrid, make it a point to head north next weekend. On the 1st will be a 30 gallery art walk, Christmas tree lighting ceremony and Christmas parade at 4pm. Christmas lights will be on all month and businesses will be open late on the 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd. There is everything from stage coach rides to great holiday shopping.
Beginning Saturday, December 1
Madrid, New Mexico

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

A Tuna Christmas at the Vortex
This play by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard, directed by Marty Epstein, is named - not for the fish - but for the 3rd smallest town in Texas. Tuna is home to some of the most curmudgeonly, opinionated, and outrageous characters ever to win the favor of Albuquerque audiences. Runs through Dec. 23.
Performance Friday, Nov. 23, 8pm
Vortex Theatre
2004-1/2 Central SE
(505) 247-8600
thevortextheater. org

Sol Arts presents Boy Gets Girl
Boy Gets Girl by Rebecca, directed by Kathryn Gourley, is set in present-day New York. Theresa, a young professional woman who goes on a blind date with a seemingly nice man, finds her world unraveling as the man’s obsession with her makes her fear for her life. Perhaps not your fare if you are trying to get in the holiday spirit, but it is thought-provoking theatre presenting a world where people are unpredictable and even dangerous. Runs through Dec. 16 with Friday and Saturday performances at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.
Performance Friday, Nov. 23, 8pm
Sol Arts
712 Central SE (just west of I-25)
(505) 244-0049
solarts.org

Annual Twinkle Light Parade
Colorful floats and custom cars, bands and more - this year’s Twinkle Light Parade promises to be the best ever. You’re invited to be part of this holiday event in downtown Albuquerque. The parade starts at 5:15pm from the corner of 3rd and Central. The parade will head west on Central, ending at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden where the festivities continue as the River of Lights opens.
Special Event Saturday, Nov. 24, 5:15pm
Downtown Albuquerque
Call 311 or go to cabq.gov /crs/specialevents

Funky Khanikeh Freylekh
New Mexicans celebrate Hanukkah the FUNky way at Congregation Nahalat Shalom’s popular annual event. Dance to exciting music - Nahalat Shalom’s 18- piece community klezmer band - and join the dance line led by Rikud Yiddish dance troupe. Enjoy a special performance by Marc Wunder, puppeteer as well as other activities and presentations by and for children. Beautiful crafts and unique items will be sold by local artists and craftspeople and, of course, latkes - the famous potato pancakes of the Hanukkah tradition along with other food and drinks.
Festival, Saturday, Dec. 1, 5-8pm
Nahalat Shalom
3606 Rio Grande NW
(505) 343-8227
nahalatshalom.o rg

Out of the Ordinary 2007 at N4th This month-long festival features national and international artists working in the visual and performing arts. This Friday Faustin Linyekula and his company Les Studio Kabako use the setting of a Kenshasa storytelling night to perform Festival of Lies, a dance/theater piece about finding the individual voice in a devastated community after decades of upheaval and regime change. In every city the piece is presented, local musicians play during the show (Wagogo will perform in Albuquerque). The audience is invited to listen to stories … and lies.
Performance Fri-Sat, Nov. 2-3, 8pm
N4th Theater and Gallery
4904 4th St. NW
(505) 344-4542
vsartsnm.org

Music and more performing arts
Glad Tidings this Sunday
The 13-voice men’s choral ensemble welcomes the holiday season with an all-a cappella program. The program includes traditional carols, American Advent hymns, Hanukkah music and a rare setting of a Buddhist scripture.
Performance Sunday, Nov. 25, 3pm
de Profundis
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
601 Montano NW
(505) 266-4240
depro.org

Tetragon Afro-Cuban music at the Outpost
The hard bop and Afro-Cuban jazz group, Tetragon, was formed in 1991. Their influences include Art Blakey, Woody Shaw, Dizzy Gillespie and Chano Pozo, Eddie Palmieri and folkloric Afro-Cuban rhythms. Led by Paul Gonzales, the group also features Steve Figueroa (piano), Kanoa Kaluhiwa (tenor sax), Cesar Bauvallet (trombone and percussion), Michael Olivola (bass) Tomas White (drums, timbales and percussion) and Victor Rodriguez (congas).
Performance Thursday, Nov. 29, 7:30pm
Outpost Performance Space
210 Yale SE
(505) 268-0044
outpostspace.org

Albuquerque Concert Band at the KiMo
The Albuquerque Concert Band rings in the holiday season with this FREE concert for all ages. Seating is limited so plan to arrive early.
Performance Sunday, Dec. 2, 3pm
KiMo Theatre
423 Central Ave. NW
(505) 768-3544 or Relay NM (800) 659-8331

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

Nature photographer Jerry Goffe at Open Space
On Dec. 1st renowned nature photographer Jerry Goffe will share his knowledge and talent with nature lovers and fellow photographers at the Open Space Visitor Center. Within his presentation Jerry will focus on the rich history of the Rio Grande valley and its importance to the many migratory birds it accommodates. Jerry will offer advice to photographers after the lecture. Bring your camera and tripod and practice photographing the Sandhill cranes that winter in the Open Space. They can often be seen in groups of 80-150 on the property and among them many other migratory birds and predators search for a meal. Hawks and coyotes can often be seen lurking in the fields and photographic opportunities abound. Photography has been Jerry’s professional career and personal passion for over 35 years. His photographs have appeared in Sunset Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine and National Geographic to mention a few. He is a volunteer, guide, photography instructor and contributor to the Friend’s newsletter as Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. The lecture will begin promptly at 2:30 and seating is limited so please RSVP.
Lecture Saturday, Dec. 1, 2:30pm
Open Space Visitor Center
6500 Coors NW (between Montano and Paseo del Norte at Bosque Meadows Road)
(505) 897-8831 or email jrwillis@cabq.gov

Feminist Art Competition and Exhibition
Call for feminist art in all media including digital and video from artists age 18-39 who reside in New Mexico. Works submitted should contain female- centered content or focus on women’s experiences or gender issues. Two winners will receive $500 awards and a solo exhibit at Through the Flower in Belen. Organized by Through the Flower and juried by Judy Chicago.
Deadline December 14, 2007
Details and entry form from info@throughtheflower.org

albuquerqueARTS Reader Survey
Fabulous prizes - enter now!!!

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

We will draw for prizes for performance tickets and gift cards on December 14.

Attention: do you have your tickets yet? Tis concert is on NOVEMBER 29TH
THURSDAY at 7:30 PM. It will be an incredible ensemble. Bring friends. Young and OLD because everyone can learn from and be amazed at such an opportunity. If you love jazz, or just want to introduce the kids to a mega cultural event, it’s best to call now for your tickets!
You’ll not be disappointed. I think I have to work but YOU PROBABLY DON”T!

This could be a concert of a lifetime. If any of you are band directors, get tickets for the whole band! If you are a bit lame like me, you could always get a CD or DVD, but live is always better and electric. If you give lessons or play jazz, this is a mandatory meeting so you can inhale each note and hold it in your heart. You already know how such an experience can enrich and inspire. Your heart quickens and the world (and music) expand.

Yes there’s so much going on. Something for everyone. Save this and send to your friends so they know too. ABQ arts is always great because they have such a variety of information. Use this as a reference guide.

ALSO REMEMBER the SANTA FE FILM FESTIVAL starting this week.

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