Albuquerque, NM

If these 3 blogs seem a bit scattered, it could be a reflection of the atmosphere for the upcoming year. You may after reading these have a lot of ????’s. Call Elissa Haymen for help.

It may be a little late, but Elissa Heyman can work with you all year long if toy like. I just got permission to include her newsletter here. If you read on you will note that she has been in the business of helping people for a very long time, some since 1979. In addition to years of experience, she also offers amny different approaches to helping you learn about your path, spirituality, and a bigger viewpoint beyond ourselves. Make sure to visit her site too. Thanks, and may your year be filled with adventure.

www.elissaheyman.com

Scheduled Circles/Travel:

Santa Fe, Friday, January 23rd, New Moon Solar Eclipse Healing Circle. This Winter Circle is particularly favorable, (Sun conjunct Jupiter), for doing energy-release healing work and spiritual cleaning. We’ll also be looking at the new year…please bring a couple of personal questions, and an object that holds meaning for you now. Limited to eight, $45, 7-9 pm. GO to Elissa’s site for more information.

Las Cruces: Full Moon Circle: Get your energy balanced and put the right foot forward in the new year! Please bring questions; we’ll also be looking at the year through various divination tools. Bring also an object that you associate with a goal or something relevant now. (This circle is full.) Openings for private appointments, January 8th. Please email or call, see above.

Las Vegas: Afternoon circle Saturday March 28th, Limited to eight, $65, 2 ½ hrs. Private appointments Friday March 27th. Please email or call, see above. www.elissaheyman.com

New Orleans: Openings for private appointments May 5th. www.elissaheyman.com

If you’re interested in hosting a circle in your area, contact.

Psychic Predictions and Astrology for 2009

“Eleven” also connotes spiritual growth, and this year many feel they are gaining mastery over their own selves. A lot of people are feeling healed. There’s a big wave of people who are feeling a lot better about where they’re going and what they’re doing in life. Successful action marks the year– in it, a lot of people get set up for future success, and find it’s easier to align their heart, mind, and will.

The Speaking Stones: The stones mystified me. I believe they were portraying a disorganized landscape, like an earthquake, or the ultimate disorganization of some collective body, like a revolution. The Speaking Stones’ reflection of destabilizing and transformative circumstances in 2009 fit various scenarios already in the air: earthquakes in Yellowstone, economic collapse, (and Europe looking more affected than the U.S.); border changes, war.

The Oh Cards: There were many images that showed the same thing, a striking contrast between the soaring spirit of people, their hope, and the state of the world at the moment. One image for America portrayed its renewed spirit and the Obama agenda: It’s a big traffic light hanging over a beautiful highway, and the light’s green and flashing “go”–there’s a straightforward way clearly laid out for things to work. And all around the edges of this beautiful scene are different threats.

Gifts from Outer Space: New concepts, originating from some alien intelligence, seed the air with ideas about how to orchestrate and harmonize larger systems, giving us inspiration to change how we deliver energy and maintain power. There’s the impression that on other planets, there’s some kind of grid and everyone’s plugged into it, and certain amenities are just taken for granted: that people have the right to power, and there’s not such a profit structure around it.

The Earth: Better growing methods are introduced and greater respect shown for the earth. There is more community activity. Wildlife need help from humans more than any other life on earth. (A high-rated charity is www.wwf.org.)

Out in the world: It’s very difficult for the United States to see how they can achieve the goals of balance and effect real change–a way is not provided at first, as if at first some serious you-know-what has to go down. The President of France does have to be careful — he could still be a target. Morocco is in some circumstance that it should wait and see what develops…different people come forward, routes change, and an alliance with another place strengthens systems of delivering things. Alaska’s position will improve: it is destined to benefit from something useful there but not yet realized, and to get more integrated with the rest of the country. There’s still the idea of California getting rescued, something working out for California…California gets bailed out; and if there were any earth changes that affected part of the state, it would get relief. Women come to the forefront whom have the knowledge and healing ways that are needed now.

Heart Openings: There’s a growing and perceptible change in peoples’ attitude towards each other and a greater spirit of cooperation –this is what makes all the difference in the world. Maybe that’s why the prescient Mayans named this time, “when consciousness surpasses technology.” This is when things get interesting– when it becomes apparent that human evolution is a matter of being able to feel more and receive more love– and to give. A mass of hearts open amidst the rubble and chaos and hard realities that litter 2009.

Personal Guidance for 2009:

Another point of view from Barbara:

Now back to Elissa Heyman….think a bit and call Elissa for questions and advice.

At all costs, conserve your energy. Choose peace over power.

If you decide to have a good time this year…well, you certainly can! Creativity is off the hook, and ideas abound–that’s one reason it’s hard to get really depressed about how bad things might look. Expect to have a very good time in 2009, seek what fulfills you, and you shall find it.

2009 Psychic Messages for the Astrological Signs
Read your Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs

Note: Element messages for the year are in December’s newsletter.This is the corrected Water Sign message from the Mayan New Year predictions: There’s a lot of grace to this year, a lot of changes but they are smooth or there’s an order or a sense of orderliness, and you do make it to a comfortable place. This year you are dealing more with what you do know, with what is already on the table–rather than with unknowns that disrupt things. In other words, your work is cut out for you.

Aries: You modernize this year: You get into new markets and use more technology to work with your god-given talents. Partnerships serve social, personal, and professional needs– this is an interesting, highly creative year for collaborations. The part you do is not the final step or end product. Be your own authority and trust your creative instincts. Only be willing to be complicated and intense with creative projects, not relationships. Proceed with authority doing what you see fit; your decisions are good because they’re grounded in self-knowledge.

Taurus: The truer understanding you have of yourself and those you love create a change in your relationships and possibly location this year. You are surrounded by the creative spirit but an idea doesn’t quite land, or the full form does not quite manifest at this time–there’s still a debate about what to do, where exactly to direct your energy. You’re not ready yet, but keep on engaging with creative energy, and exploring it. Do not judge yourself according to financial measures of success, or insist that this be a fruitful year in terms of material gain. It’s much better to put energy into making yourself more potent, more creative and spontaneous, and more willing to do new things. Re staying in balance: even more than the last couple of years, your body will need more exercise and maintenance to stay relaxed, flexible and fit. It’s well worth the effort!

Gemini: Be careful this year of overextending yourself or trying to do too much. Everything can still be great and you can take it a little easier. This year, you’re hard at work and right in the middle of your interesting plans and strategies. Everything is on course, because it looks like you’re engaged in what is most true-to-you to do. Even difficult circumstances seem to end you up in a place you can appreciate. You’re happy about where and how you end up in 2009.

Cancer: You may feel you made a mistake in some area, or created a loss for yourself. Perhaps an expectation was not reached. On the other hand, you’ll have some of the most fun times in 2009 with either your work or your significant others. This could be a very high year of experiences that are really like a happier, higher level of your prior experiences. You would see a way to do something that really turns you on–you get backing for something. You may be surprised at how fun this year is.

Leo: 2009 flower reading: This year you will expect a lot, you have delivered a lot, and a lot will be expected of you. You are putting all your cards on the table, letting people know how creative you are and what you can do. You act more maturely, enjoying the challenge of your responsibilities. You are in service this year, but you’re also living it up! Last but not least, you are leaving behind what didn’t work. Tarot: In some way, you are dealing with a difficult situation that you have to think your way out of …something might force you to abandon some goals, some directions, and look to others.

Virgo: Grace enters your life in some profound way. It would be very difficult to think of this year as anything but a success, even though you may be stressed to the max before you succeed. There’s more of a strain in your life in the beginning of the year, Success comes through doing new things, your relationships, new environments, and new directions. Relationships are very important to your well-being this year, and you’re very important to other people. You have to traverse a certain distance for more material success, and must help yourself now and get support to get to a better place. What you lack is not important, only to hang in there and go further than you ever have before, feeling life is better, richer, and more rewarding.

Libra: You get into more joyful circumstances this year, but you do have to make moves to make this happen. Even though you have to be pro-active and recognize and take opportunities, Divine Providence also operates in your life this year. You may find yourself going back and forth between locations; in some way there’s a consideration of changing domains. It could be that with your creativity you need a different venue that appreciates it and will pay for it. There’s something that you’re outgrowing, and are moving towards more money for whatever it is you do–and you are now delivering a lot more for the money that people pay you. You need to spread out and see where else you can operate or perform.

Scorpio: A lot of light comes into the lives of Scorpios in 2009, and even so, there can be the profound end of things. What needs to grow is light in your life, and this might involve quite a change in circumstances can be quite changing. Changes happen when partnerships and alliances are strong, so there is support through change. You receive deep insight, a knowing you didn’t have; there’s tremendous movement within you. Never underestimate yourself…you are reborn this year! Opportunity comes that answers a lot of questions, that really works for you.

Sagittarius: You are forgiven, if you’re feeling guilty about something. There’s no need to be punished, the difficulty you’ve had is enough. You get new chances, and there are better arrangements up ahead. You appear to have no past, no karma…2009 is an in-the-present, opportunistic, inspired and positive time because of what comes your way. You do get opportunities, or have a big brainstorm about what you can do or start. You get a chance to start something new, to begin in a new place and you really like where it goes and the people you meet because of it. Financial opportunity comes when you have a wider view of where you can end up.

Capricorn: 2009 is a clarifying year, and you emerge a finer person. It can be a super-creative and rich time, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re making a lot of money. You’re going to figure out whatever you need to satisfy yourself and deal with reality. In order for you to be happy, you make decisions that make waves…even so, make those decisions for your own happiness, so that things work for you. It’s time to go out of your comfort zone in some way, and you could travel to faraway places. Avoid taking chances or speculating in the beginning of the year. If you’re trying to expand professionally, be patient…it’s likely that trying to expand now would take more energy than it’s worth. This year’s different…enjoy it!!

Aquarius: You benefit in 2009 the moment the Sun goes into your sign: your birthday year begins with a tremendously fortunate astrological aspect meaning you get very clear directions about the right path this year, your new beginnings are blessed, and you begin a cycle of positive growth. This comes on the heels of thinking that you gave up something, but good karma comes your way, you get an awful lot back.

Pisces: You might go in a different direction than you first expected. It’s a year of adventures, and you go exploring, expanding your sense of home, and having experiences that satisfy karmic relationships. You are flourishing but may not cut ties with what is not flourishing– with the past.
Where there’s a will there’s a way, and what has a lot of will this year is your heart. Your heart is opening and magnetizing people and places to you in which you can grow and thrive –and avenues develop, as you find your way back to a strong direction, and it’s a different place, but it feels right.

TAG: Elissa Heyman offers psychic counseling and healing services in person in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and by phone. She also hosts Intuition Circles for small groups, both in Santa Fe and other cities. Please visit Elissa’s website to learn about her services, read the monthly client newsletter with predictions, and test your intuition, plus birthday forecasts for the year for the astrological sign of the month. A full-time professional since 1979, Elissa Heyman is trained in psychological counseling, spiritual healing, shamanism, and metaphysics. Appointment details at www.elissaheyman.com.

Wednesday, December 10
City Council Considers
sfX Funding Proposal

Wednesday, December 3 @ 6:00pm
Ann Racuya-Roberts:
Civilization as Art Form

Wednesday, December 17 @ 7:00pm
Jack Leibowich in a Fundraiser for sfX
From Picasso to Quarks
Santa Fe City Council
to Consider Funding for SFX
Wednesday, December 10 5:15 pm

The Santa Fe City Council will review a proposal to support Santa Fe Complex at its December 10 meeting next week. If approved, the city would provide up to $165,000 per year for the next three years to implement the proposal.

The council’s review is the final stage of a process that began in August when the city issued a request for proposals for innovative economic development projects (RFP #09/02/P). Santa Fe Complex responded with a plan to develop workforce skills and create economic development opportunities through three key areas:

educational internships;
collaborative workspaces; and
public education programs.
The RFP was reviewed by city staff, the Economic Development Review Subcommittee, and the Business & Quality of Life Committee, all of which recommended the city adopt sfX’s proposal.

This funding would create a solid financial basis for Santa Fe Complex, especially in the current economic climate. You can help by letting your councilors know what the complex means to you and asking them to support Santa Fe Complex’s RFP: just call or email:

Mayor David Coss 995-6590 mayor@santafenm.gov
Councilor Patti Bushee 984-8744 pjbushee@santafenm.gov
Councilor Chris Calvert 955-6812 ccalvert@santafenm.gov
Councilor Miguel Chavez 955-6817 miguelmchavez@msn.comv
Councilor Carmichael Dominguez 955-6814 cadominguez@santafenm.gov
Councilor Matthew Ortiz 955-6817 mortizlaw@msn.com
Counclior Rosemary Romero 955-6818 r2romero@santafenm.gov
Councilor Ron Trujillo 955-6811 rstrujillo@santafenm.gov
Councilor Rebecca Wurzburger 955-6815 wurzburger@santafenm.gov
For more information, call Don Begley (505/216.7562) or stop by the complex.
Coming to sfX
All programs at Santa Fe Complex · 632 Agua Fria · Parking via Romero St. For more information, call 505/216.7562 or visit sfcomplex.org

Civilization as an Art Form
with Ann Racuya-Robbins
Wednesday, December 3 6:00 pm

Each human being’s life experience is an intrinsically creative insight into life. Ann Racuya-Robbins argues that all lives, in the composite, create a work of art called civilization.

In her words, “I consider civilization a form of art. A form of art deeply interconnected with many other works of culture from the most practical of feeding ourselves to speculations, inventions and technology of every sort. Many think of civilization as the source of war and so much life suffering on earth. Many think of civilization as the source of food and security. To be sure it can and has been all of these things. From my perspective civilization is a creation that more or less serves life.”

Join Ann Racuya-Robbins, founder of the World Knowledge Bank, as she discusses her career exploring the concept of “wholeperception” and the corresponding concept of civilization as an art form. < --more-->

Support sfX

December 17 Fundraiser & Book Signing with Jack Leibowitz:
From Picasso to Quarks
Examine the shared “compositional unity and internal coherence” of art & physics in a visual exploration of Leibowitz’s HIDDEN HARMONY: The Connected Worlds of Physics and Art. You’ll meet Jack, hear about his career as a theoretical physicist and head of the art department at The Catholic University of America, and support sfComplex with your donations.
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Be Part of the Complex

Are you working on a project that fits the complex? Would you like to volunteer to help us with our events or publicity? If so, call us at 505/216.7562 or Click here to let us know how you’d like to volunteer. We need to talk.

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Come Visit Us

Santa Fe Complex is located in the Railyard Art District within walking distance of the hotels, restaurants and shops at the plaza downtown. We’re housed in two facilities, the project space at 624 Agua Fria and the common space at 632 Agua Fria.

The conference area contains meeting rooms and facilities for short-term use associated with on-going sfComplex projects. The project space houses the great room, where we hold events and offer Internet access, working facilities, a coffee lounge and work carrels for laptop users.

While there is parking at 624 Agua Fria, the Romero Street parking lot is more conveniently located for the 632 facility. Romero St. is an old-style Santa Fe ox-cart road just east of the 624 driveway. Follow it south from Agua Fris St. until it opens up to two lanes; turn hard right into the parking lot for 632. Or, enter from Manhattan St. & Romero St. to the south.

Here’s a map to our location, a representative shot showing the Railyard District and a sketchup drawing of the facility at 632. For more information, call 505/216.7562 or click here.

Don Begley
Managing Director
Santa Fe Complex
624 Agua Fria St
Santa Fe, NM 87501

I was at my Monday appointment with Daniel Cobb, D.O.M. You know the guy who wrote the heart health book that you can find on www.lulu.com It is a very powerful read. I had, as I often do, arrived early so that I could walk the labryinth outside, and then enjoy some quiet meditation before my treatment. Well I was earlier than I thought, and as I re-entered the building after my walk, I saw my friend Haysen Weir. She had just finished giving a client a massage. Yes she is also an author of a new ebook on how to learn to listen with your hands. It’s designed for all of us to learn several basics to give each other better massages. Great for first timers. You can also find her book at the above link.

We chatted briefly, I wanted my time to meditate, and then Woody Galloway came out. Just last weekend, Haysen had told me about Mr Galloway. She had showed me one of his cards, and told a wonderful story how the card had been very successful and earned enough for his daughter’s college education! Plus more. I’d love to know how he accomplished that.

He gave Haysen one of his photographs. After they talked awhile, Haysen invited me over to see the photograph. I was very impressed. The dramatic sunset over the cumbres pass had so much detail. Woody and I began to talk. Haysen mentioned that I am also a photographer. He pulled out more and more of his work. Fantastic photos of mustangs running in all sorts of weather, mystical skyscapes. One sunset with trees on the bottom of the photo, and and fog of several hues rolling over layered hills and then unexpectedly I saw the church. It’s an old Spanish style adobe church that you could see it’s outline in the fog. I knew the church, and Woody made sure that I understood where it was.

Soon after, I asked how much he sold his work for. He told me the gallery price, and then added, “But for you today you can have one for $20. I knew the photo I wanted: it was a picture of a red tailed hawk, sitting on a tree branch whilst it was snowing. I have a deep connection with hawks. Plus the detail of this photo is fabulous! Woody told me the story.

A few days ago he was at the Bosque, a famous conservatory for birds in southern New Mexico. He told me several stories. Early in his visit, he saw the hawk sitting in the dead tree. He went on his way and captured a dazzling picture of a large crane in flight in the morning red-orange sky. Two hours later, he returned to a spot, and saw that the hawk was still in the same tree. He didn’t want to scare the hawk. He talked to it. He didn’t want to take the tripod, for it would create too much noise. He didn’t know how he would get the camera still enough for a good shot. He walked carefully, and slowly toward the bird, about 30 yards in the snow. He talked again to the bird. He walked a ways further, and there was a perfect tree stump to rest his camera. He asked the hawk if he could take its picture. He knelt down with the camera resting on the tree stump. He assked the hawk another question, and hawk slightly turned his head so their eyes met. The photo was then taken. Woody was less than 30 yards from the hawk.

He also asked the hawk how it could sit there so long in the cold? The hawk responded, ” I can because my father could, because my mother taught me, and because my grandmother and grandfather could, and did their grandparents too.” Woody said that the DNA was so pure that the hawk could speak of these truths.

Thhesse words give you a glimpse into the magic, wonder, and connection some artists experience. Spirit is powerful around us all, and on occassion, some people take the time to listen and connect. Y moment with Woody Galloway transcended the office we stood in. I flew over to the Bosque, knowing the terrain, I felt as if I were there, spirit watching him. I could feel the cold crisp November air, and soft snow melting on my cheeks. I could see his breath releasing through his nostrils, and hear, the soft sounds of his voice calling upon the wise hawk. The stillness surrounds us. Our heart open. The photograph merely a reflection of ageless mystical wonder. We are upon this earth to live intensely, and become one with love. I know because I have been many places, with and without camera, and drank this magical nectar as if a thirsty pilgrim ackowledging manifestation of my quest. Sat Nam.

Will the money angel work? I hope so, because I could sure use some extra money, couldn’t you? If anyone is really rich feel free to redistribute some of your extra cash. However for the rest of us, we might do well to try three things: use the law of circulation.
1) give some stuff away to friends, family, or charity.
2) as we are dealing with $$$ money, give some $$$ to 5 different people or charities.
3) Copy and paste these emails, or the whole blog and send to as many friends and associates as you can.

Please report back to me with comments. And stories. I’ll publish them. Let love,grace, light, and abundance be wild and full in your life! Also remember, Daniel Cobb DOM has a great book on heart health. www.lulu.com

Money Angel
This is a money angel… Pass it on to 6 of your good friends,
or family and be rich in 4 Days.
Pass it to 12 of your good friends or family and be rich in 2 Days.
I am not joking. You will find an unexpected windfall. If you delete it, you will never know!
SHE WORKS SHE REALLY WORKS!!
Heres to our success!!!

Dear friends…Please spend a few minutes and send this dear angel on its way…it certainly cant do any harm!

She really works!!!!!!!!! If you need money
Money Coming Your Way!

Here’s your weekly update. Yeah ABQarts.org for keeping us ready for splendor.
Visual Arts
Art Exhibits, Studio Tours, and more…

Deborah Donelson featured at Matrix
One of my favorite local artists opens at Matrix Fine Art with a show titled Tracks/Traces/Vestiges. Donelson’s oil paintings feature female subjects that are sometimes part animal and part other. Known for large scale canvases, this show features some pieces as small as 10×10 so if you have been an admirer of her work, now is your chance to add her to your collection. At least go by and meet her and see the creations of her imagination. The reception is part of First Friday Artscrawl openings across the city.
Reception Friday, Nov. 7, 5-8pm
Matrix Fine Art
3812 Central Ave. SE #100A
(505) 268-8952
matrixfineart.com

Douglas Kent Hall: Zen Ghost Horses
The internationally known photographer completed these experimental works during a late phase of his career. They demonstrate his mastery of artistic techniques, inside and outside the darkroom, and also reveal his deep connection with Asian aesthetics and philosophies.
Reception Friday, Nov. 7, 5-8pm
Open Mind Space
404 San Felipe NW
(505) 259-3566
theopenmi ndspace.com

Annual Holiday Show at Corrales Bosque Gallery
See work by 29 artists with featured pastels and pottery by Kenyon Thomas and watercolors and encaustic by Mary Alayne Thomas. Give original art gifts for the holidays this year - it’s good for the soul.
Reception Friday, Nov. 7, 5-8pm
Corrales Bosque Gallery
4685 Corrales Road
(505) 898-7203
corrales bosquegallery.com

Gallery Talk by SCA Artist Karl Hoffman
Song Swan, a solo exhibition by Karl Hoffman featuring colorful paintings and a site-specific installation, opens Friday. A rhizome-like form, built primarily of thin painted strips of wood, contains thousands of points of connection. SCA has the luxury of space - it’s a great art venue. Check this one out. On Wednesday Hoffman will talk about his work.
Reception Friday, Nov. 7, 5-8pm
Lecture Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2:30pm
SCA Contemporary Art
524 Haines NW
(505) 228-3749
scacontempo rary.com

Walatowa Sculptors: Shaping Our Stories
Bronze, clay and stone sculptures created by Estella Loretto, Clifford Fragua, Laura Fragua-Cota, Adrian Wall, Joe Cajero Jr., and James A. Vigil are part of this ongoing exhibition at IPCC. This Sunday you can enjoy a sculpture demonstration by James Vigil. Next Sunday you can meet the sculptors who will share stories of inspiration, creativity, techniques and their creative growth.
Lecture/Demo Sunday Nov. 9, 10am-noon
Special event Sunday, Nov. 16, 1-3pm
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th Street NW
(505) 843-7270
indianpueblo.org

Wesley Pulkka: Ghosts of the Revolution 2
See Wes’ new painted steel sculpture and drawings and enjoy a gallery talk by the artist Thursday. We were at the opening and guarantee you will enjoy these new works.
Lecture Thursday, Nov. 13, 5:30pm
AIA Albuquerque
202 Central Ave. SE, Suite 103
(505) 242-9800
aiaabq.org

Remember Weems Artfest this weekend
The annual Weems Artfest runs Friday through Sunday and is one of the most celebrated art fairs in Albuquerque.
Art Fair Nov. 7-9, Fri-Sat 10-6, Sunday 10-5br> Expo NM - Manuel Lujan Building
(505) 293-6133
weemsgallery.co m

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

Out of the Ordinary Festival 2008 continues
This annual event brings contemporary dance to Albuquerque from around the world. The festival runs through November 22. This weekend enjoy Gimp and a company of dancers from New York City performing with Bill T. Jones and dancer-turned- choreographer Heidi Latsky. For details on all the performances, visit the web site.
Performance Friday-Satirday, Nov. 7-8, 8pm
N4th Theater
Reservations at 344-4542
vsartsnm.org

Words Afire FREE Reading Series continues
UNM’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents the annual Words Afire Reading Series, an exciting first look at plays in development for the 2009 Words Afire Festival with guest directors from the Drama League of New York. Offerings include:
Friday, Nov. 7, Wells Fargo Theatre, NHCC
Living Purgatory by Patricia Crespin at 7pm
The Big Come by Marz Mraz at 3pm
Saturday, Nov. 8, Bank of America Theatre, NHCC
TBA one-act play by selected undergraduate writer at 9am
The Rug Dealer by Riti Sachdeva at 1pm
I Write Death Like a Man by Beth Iha at 4pm
Profiles by Aaron Frale at 8pm
Sunday, Nov. 9, Wells Fargo Theatre, NHCC
The Cupboard by Erin Phillips at 10am
Deception Pass by Kamarie Chapman at 2pm

Treehouse Open Mic downtown
Open mic, small break, featured poet .Albuquerque’s own West End Press, La Alameda Press and Destructible Heart Press will sell books.
Performance Saturday, Nov. 8, 7-9pm
Sumner & Dene
517 Central NW
(505) 842-1400
sumnerdene.com

The Exonerated at The Filling Station
This stage play by Eric Jensen and Jessica Blank is based on the true stories of six former death row prisoners who were released from prison after their convictions were reversed. Directed by Miguel Martinez. The Exonerated runs through November 23. The Filling Station is a full service arts space offering performance space plus workshop and exhibition space for artists in all mediums. . Built in the 1930s, this historic property served as a Horn Oil Filling Station. In those days a filling station wasn’t just a place to fill up your tank, it was a place where friends and neighbors met to share the latest news and enjoy each others company.
Performances Thur-Sat, Nov. 13-15, 8pm
The Filling Station
1024 Fourth St. SW
(505) 463-2569
fillingstationab q.com Speak Out: Art, Design & Politics - a reading
516 Arts and the UNM MFA in Creative Writing program present a reading in conjunction with the Speak Out exhibition. Featuring Priscilla Baca y Candelaria, Idris Goodwin, Christian Oreliana and Margaret Randall.
Performance Saturday, Nov. 16, 8pm
516 Arts
516 Central SW
(505) 242-1445
516arts.org

The One Night Stanleys at the Box
Working with audience input and lightning-fast improvisation, The One Night Stanleys create an original long-form improv performance. Joe Carney, Nando Fresquez, Alex Knight and Steve Lucero Perform.br> Performances Saturdays, Nov. 15-Dec. 13, 7pm
Box Performance Space
1025 Lomas NW
(505) 404-1578
theboxabq.com

For a list of on-going performances not being highlighted in undergroundARTS, visit the albuquerqueARTS web calendar of the arts.
abqarts.com

Music
musical performances, workshops and festivals

A Zarzuela Cabaret: El Barbero de Sevilla at NHCC
A light-hearted look, presented in cabaret form, at backstage shenanigans in a provincial production of Rossini’s famous opera. By Gerónimo Giménez and Manuel Nieto with libretto by Guillermo Perrín and Miguel de Palacios. Presented in Spanish with English supertitles. A presenting partnership with Teatro Nuevo Mexico.
Performances Nov. 7-9, Fri-Sat 8pm, Sunday 2pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St. SW
Tickets through the box office at 724-4771
nhccnm.org

Miguel Zenón Quartet at the Outpost
There have been few new voices in the jazz world that have caused as much of a stir and possessed as much individuality as saxophonist, Miguel Zenón. A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Zenón studied at the famed Escuela Libre de Musica, and later at the Berklee School of Music where he received numerous awards and honors. He became active in the Boston jazz scene and gained professional experience with drummer Bob Moses’ Mozamba Ensemble and the Either/Orchestra. After graduating from Berklee, Zenón received a Masters Degree from the Manhattan School of Music. In his relatively short career he has performed and/or recorded with a diverse array of artists including David Sanchez, Danilo Perez, Charlie Haden, The Village Vanguard Orchestra, Bobby Hutcherson, The Mingus Big Band, Steve Coleman and Branford Marsalis. In 2004, Zenón became one of the founding members of the SFJAZZ Collective with whom he has toured the US, Canada, Asia, and Europe. As a leader, he has released four CDs including Jíbaro, which features a bold reinterpretation of the rural music of his native Puerto Rico and which helped earn him the overall Best New Artist award in the 2006 JazzTimes poll. He has been on the top of the Downbeat Critic’s Poll in the Rising Star Alto Sax category for four years, including most recently in 2008. This year, Zenón recieved a fellowship from the prestigious John Simon Guggenheim Foundation to work on his next project, which will focus on the Plena music of Puerto Rico also releasing Awake, which features Luis Perdomo, piano; Hans Glawischnig, bass and Henry Cole; drums, all of whom will be performing with him.
Performance Thursday, Nov. 13, 7:30pm
Outpost Performance Space
210 Yale SE
(505) 268-0044
outpostspace.org

Latin Diva Series at NHCC: Ceci Bastida
Indie Artist Ceci Bastida was born and raised in Tijuana, Mexico. At the age of 15, she joined Tijuana NO as a lead vocalist, keyboardist and songwriter and became one of the first women to rise in the ranks of Latin rock. One of Mexico’s most important ska-punk bands of the 1990s, Tijuana NO performed together for 12 years and recorded three albums for BMG: NO, Transgresores de la Ley, and Contra-Revolucion Avenue. To sample her music visit her myspace page.
Performance Saturday, November 15, 8pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St. SW
Tickets through the box office at 724-4771
nhccnm.org

First Route 66 Music and Art Festival
Presented by the Western Music Association, the festival features Syd Masters and the Swingriders along with Kip Calahan and Jim Jones. Also enjoy the third annual 5×5 on 66 Holiday Art Show and Sale.
Special Event Saturday, Nov. 15, noon- 5pm
Art Gallery 66
373 N. Camino del Pueblo in Bernalillo
(505) 867-8666
artgallery66.net

The African Children’s Choir at Popejoy
The African Children’s Choir was founded in 1984 by human rights activist Ray Barnett. It has performed worldwide. This performance of Journey of Hope brings forth the beauty, dignity and potential of the African child and inspires hope to all.
Performance Sunday, Nov. 16, 7:30pm
UNM’s Popejoy Hall
Central Avenue at Cornell NE
(505) 277-3824
popejoyprese nts.com

New Mexico Composer in Movie Soundtrack
Donald Rubinstein and Ed Harris co-wrote the song Ain’t Nothin’ Like a Friend, which will appear on the soundtrack CD and on the Warner Brothers DVD release for the feature film Appaloosa. The film was directed by Ed Harris and shot in New Mexico. Ain’t Nothin’ Like a Friend was performed by Donald Rubinstein and recorded in his Santa Fe studio. Congratulations!

For a list of on-going performances not being highlighted in undergroundARTS, visit the albuquerqueARTS web calendar of the arts.
abqarts.com

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

Letters of Honor in recognition of Veterans Day
The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) is honored to announce the premiere showing of a unique documentary movie about New Mexico soldiers sent away to war-and their heartfelt letters to loved ones back home in New Mexico. Letters of Honor will air Sunday November 9th on Albuquerque public television station KNME. The hour-long documentary will tell highly-personal stories in the soldiers’ own words, in letters to–and read on camera by–loved ones and family members. The letters are from soldiers serving as far back as World War One (two featured letters in the documentary) to the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Footage of actual letters, old photographs, personal mementos, and stunning shots of the New Mexico landscape combine to make Letters of Honor a powerfully moving tale of the soldiers’ love and longing of family-and sense of duty to their country. Directed by Tony Martinez, a 1975 graduate of Santa Fe High School. He made Letters of Honor as a labor of love not only for his own father, but for all New Mexican soldiers who’ve fought in battle.
Airing Sunday, Nov. 9 on KNME-TV, 3pm

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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I was personally unimpressed, although I know his stuff works, and he’s highly recommended.

I saw a great movie on getting rid of diabetes which used raw foods. See Gabriel Cousins videos on youtube to learn more. I do not have diabetes. However the raw food movie inspired me, and I thought: maybe…

I also attended earlier a lecture by Jack Challem on Prediabetes. I may actually buy that book at some point, although much would not match my dietary lifestyle or preferences. Sound familiar? The book is “Stop prediabetes NOW” by Jack Challem. He is simply brillant and has lots of great research to refer to.

In the meantime, I was referred to another DOM for another procedure. In our first session, she said lose weight. She left a sour taste in my mouth, which later I learned may actually help me burn fat! On a rapport level I am unimpressed. However, I need to be adult and continue the treatments.

So you may have gathered I enjoy researching and learning about nutrition, supplements, and how the body really functions. So I picked up 2 books I had laying around: French Women Don’t get Fat, and Fat Flush.

Fat Flush by Ann Louise Gittleman is a real fat buster. Seriously. As I am primarily a vegetarian (I eat fish, eggs, and dairy as well), all of the above plans don’t work well. Actually they work fine, but they are challenging for me to reconstruct to meet my eating plans. Whilst rereading the Fat Flush for information, I learned a lot about CORITSOL…

As you get older CORITSOL is a powerful hormone that can really create several get fat quick loops. Just add a little pharmaceutical meds and you become a fat producing factory. (Many drugs also help you gain weight). I heartily suggest you read the Fat Flush section on coritsol.

Coritsol gradually increases as you get older. Coritsol also increases as you are stressed. It tells the body to store fat. (Is this a conspiracy?) OK, just being a human lately you can practically see your tummy expanding. Stress anyone? The following are paraphrased notes that I copied from Ann Louise Gittleman’s Fat Flush Book.

http://www.annlouise.com/
Gittleman does not have youtube videos that I could find. So I got her site’s url.
Short version:
3 No’s: Avoidance of caffeine, alcohol, and sugar (ready to sign up now? It isn’t forever and…)
These goodies tell the body: more coritsol please.
Some yes’s:
Protein each meal. (Helps burn fat)
Eat fat: the good fats of course, daily. Reduces cravings + physiological stress
Learn to manage stress.
Increase Activity
maintain healthy coritsol levels.

SLEEP! 7-8 hours (I wish!)
Listen to your fav music over 15 minutes a day
Keep a journal.

Go for the OMEGA threes, and evening primrose, black currant or borage for powerful GLA’s.
Both can help reduce stress, be a chill pill, and occassionally help other healthy metabolism processes. Lemon juice with every meal can help reduce insulin spikes by 30%. Coritsol also is produced in response to insulin levels. Go read several sources, including the Fat flush for more info on this. I AM NOT A PRACTIONER! cayenne, and ginger metabolizes sugar better (up to 20%) See Fat Flush for other herbs and spices as well. Vitamins A,C,E, magnesium, zinc (check your multi 1st), and chromium are also discussed. CHROMIUM is really great….see why.

OK end of week 1 of modifying my diet. I am ready for Chocolate. I ate no desserts. I am eating more raw food, stews with lots of veggies. I had mashed potatoes, onion rings, salad w/blu cheese one night. So my week was up and down, barely following any rules. I don’t have a scale, but I feel terrific. Moral of story, small changes can even make big differences.

So the old song goes:…
It doesn’t really matter the lyrics, as we have an opportunity to get out there and cast our ballot. I am sick and tired of recent events, and the scare tactics, and the military units ready to handle riots from this election. Sounds like a foreign country. One group that the government is really fearful of is low income minority voters. EEE! In 2008 this should not be an issue. Hey if you are part of this group create long voting lines all across the country and vote vote vote. Scare the beje…s off the the nice white guys who are quivering once they see you arrive. Intimadated by squads of cop cars in your neighborhood around the voting center? Come in large groups, with plenty of ID’s, your mothers, grandmothers, and your ministers. Bring cameras and come early and vote.

If you live in one of those states that do not order enough ballots, especially for YOUR neighborhood, then get out 1) early: vote EARLY if you can. 2) Go to nearby white neighborhoods and vote there, 3)
on election day, camp out hours before the polls open so that you will be one of the first. Bring warm clothes, food and water, and be prepared anyway you can.

Go to www.democracynow.com to listen to updated information on what is happening. Also if you are a person of color, bring white friends to the polls. If you have any uniformed friends like local police officers, invite them too. Bottom line: don’t let anyone stop you from voting this year.

All young voters who are registered: we need your help. Your numbers are so great you could change the direction of this country. Stand up for your beliefs while you can. It could be the launchsite of a great party. Go vote with 10 or more friends, and then go out to your house and celebrate!

I voted today! Come join the ranks of early voters.

There’s much to do and ask of the thinkers who show up here. Seldom available conversations are abundant. Exercise your brain. Have fun. Bring munchies.

Tuesday, October 21 @ 7:00pm
It’s a Dog’s DNA

Wednesday, October 22 @ 6:00pm
The Media & Society:
Tilted Mirrors

Wednesday, October 29 @ 6:00pm
Whiskey’s for Drinking (Finally)

All programs at Santa Fe Complex · 632 Agua Fria · Parking via Romero St. For more information, call 505/216.7562 or visit sfcomplex.org

16,000 Years of Canine Tales
DNA’s Clues to the History of Dogs

October 21 7:00 pm

A wolf pup, cousin to the domestic dog.

Man’s best friend is also his oldest animal friend. Analysis of DNA from dogs worldwide shows that virtually all breeds share an ancestry of at least 48 female wolves domesticated most likely in southern China less than 16,000 years ago. The place and time suggest an origin among sedentary hunter-gatherers or early rice farmers. The origin of the Australian Dingo will also be discussed. The speaker is Thomas Leitner of the theoretical division at LANL.

Dogs are welcome to this presentation. If you have an unusual breed and would like to donate a few hair shafts (with the root) to future research on dog evolution Dr. Leitner will add it to his sample bank.

The quantitative biology (q-bio) lecture series is dedicated to dissemination of biological knowledge gained through quantitative experimentation and computational, mathematical, and/or statistical analyses of data. The lectures will be presented by internationally-renowned experts and aimed at the general public.

For more information, visit the q-bio public lecture site. It is sponsored by the Center for Nonlinear Studies, which works to identify and study complex nonlinear phenomena using a diverse set of research approaches and methodologies, particularly those of statistical physics, nonlinear science, applied mathematics and numerical simulation. It is a branch of Los Alamos National Laboratory

Tilted Mirrors: Do the Media Influence
or Reflect Society?
October 22 6:00 pm

Journalist, author and professor John Pollock discusses his work at Santa Fe Complex on Wednesday, October 22 beginning at 6:00 pm.
Instead of studying the impact of media on society, John Pollock has been studying the impact of society on media. He has developed several measures to do that, focusing on nationwide coverage of a wide range of critical issues or events such as stem cell research, physician-assisted suicide, capital punishment, tobacco advertising to children, a patient’s bill of rights, gun control, oil drilling in Alaska and trying juveniles as adults.

Pollock calls his approach a “community structure” approach, examining links between community demographics and variations in reporting on political and social change. His book, Tilted Mirrors: Media Alignment with Political and Social Change (Hampton Press), was published last November. He teaches this approach twice a year in his communication methods classes in the communication studies department at the College of New Jersey. His students win state, regional and national awards for the resulting papers they present at professional/scholarly annual conferences (including those organized by the Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication, International Communication Association and National Communication Association).
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What the critics say:
John Pollock’s impeccable study is a terrific piece of research and belongs on the bookshelf of anyone who wants to know how the press in America truly operates. His unsettling findings go far beyond previous work in illuminating the relationship between a community and its daily paper, forcing journalists to rethink comfortable assumptions and requiring faculty to revise the way they teach and write about the press.
Thomas E. Patterson, The Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, author, “The Vanishing Voter”

John Pollock’s Tilted Mirrors book enters a new theoretical and methodological domain in explaining media content on politics and public affairs. His “community structure approach”, seeks explanations for journalists’ news decisions in the wider social structure of the community, conceptualizing the local newspaper as a “community institution”, not–as is the case in most other approaches–as a professional world of its own. Unlike most community case studies, the methodological innovation of this book lies in samples of multiple cities and their newspapers.
Wolfgang Donsbach, Institute for the Study of Communications, Dresden University of Technology, Germany, editor, “International Encyclopedia of Communication”

Community structure analysis holds great promise for media and public policy research, and John Pollock’s elaboration of the concept transforms the notion of “community pluralism” into a well grounded and empirically validated approach toward understanding the ways in which power actually operates on and through the press, helping to reveal the ways interests, positions of privilege and status among key stakeholders work together to determine how these issues will be framed in different communities.
Oscar H. Gandy, Jr., Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, co-editor, “Framing Public Life”

Whiskey’s for Drinking,
Part II

October 29 6:00 pm

To a degree we are facing the question of whether we are here to “skin” the Southwest and then get out, or whether we are here to found a permanent civilized community with room to grow and improve. - Aldo Leopold, Pioneers and Gullies (1922)

sfComplex practitioners Kim Sorvig and Paul Paryski are joined by RiverSource’s Rich Schrader for the second blender on water issues. Sorvig and Paryski will present a broad analytic perspective of New Mexico’s limited water resources and how they are managed–or, perhaps, mismanaged–that encompasses history, traditions, treaties, laws, multilevel regulations, varied ecosystems, geology, competing stakeholders, landscapes, climate change and, of course, politics. Schrader will explore online portfolios for citizen-stewards to tell stories of place, health, and restoration of ecological function and form. Using the newly released WatershedWiser.org and other web portals, participants will have a brief tour of current “data-to-information” tools for watershed residents, scientists, and restoration practitioners.

For more information, visit the sfComplex home page.

Come Visit Us

Santa Fe Complex is located in the Railyard Art District within walking distance of the hotels, restaurants and shops at the plaza downtown. We’re housed in two facilities, the project space at 624 Agua Fria and the work space at 632 Agua Fria.

The conference area contains meeting rooms and facilities for short-term use associated with on-going sfComplex projects. The project space houses the great room, where we hold events and offer Internet access, working facilities, a coffee lounge and work carrels for laptop users.

While there is parking at 624 Agua Fria, the Romero Street parking lot is more conveniently located for the 632 facility. Romero St. is an old-style Santa Fe ox-cart road just east of the 624 driveway. Follow it until it opens up to two lanes and turn hard right into the parking lot for 632.

Here’s a map to our location, a representative shot showing the Railyard District and a sketchup drawing of the facility at 632. For more information, call 505/216.7562 or click here.

Don Begley
Managing Director
Santa Fe Complex
624 Agua Fria St
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Dan does more than give these lectures. He has his acupuncture practise, is starting to give ionic baths, has an ebook on heart health on www.lulu.com. I think i am forgetting something here. Call him for more details.

The Integrative Holistic Healing Center is a non-profit organization that has several practioners, educational programs, and services. Contact the address below for more information.

Hello,

I am part of a Santa Fe non-profit and am doing a series of presentations
during the month of November. I am hoping that you will use the following as
public service announcements:

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Dr. Daniel Cobb DOM will discuss how to reverse
heart disease with dietary changes and nutritional supplements
Monday November 3rd from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at:

Integrative Holistic Healing Center
826 Camino De Monte Rey
Suite B2
Santa Fe, NM 87505 This presentation is free and is open to the public.
For more information call: 424-9527

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Dr. Daniel Cobb DOM will discuss how to reverse
osteoporosis with dietary changes and nutritional supplements.
The problems associated with the uses of biophosphonates
(such as Fosomax) will also be discussed.
Monday November 10th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at:

Integrative Holistic Healing Center
826 Camino De Monte Rey
Suite B2
Santa Fe, NM 87505 This presentation is free and is open to the public.
For more information call: 424-9527

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Dr. Daniel Cobb DOM will discuss the merits and dangers
of vaccinations
Monday November 17th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at:

Integrative Holistic Healing Center
826 Camino De Monte Rey
Suite B2
Santa Fe, NM 87505 This presentation is free and is open to the public.
For more information call: 424-9527

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Dr. Daniel Cobb DOM will discuss CODEX Alimentarius
and how this threatens our ability to use nutritional
supplements without a prescription.
Monday November 24th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Integrative Holistic Healing Center
826 Camino De Monte Rey
Suite B2
Santa Fe, NM 87505 This presentation is free and is open to the public.
For more information call: 424-9527

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Thank You,

Daniel Cobb DOM

These videos are about a center in Arizona, and do relate to Daniel’s talk on diabetes. Come to the Integrative Holistic Healing Center for all the details. Go to youtube for more information on Gabriel Cousins. He’s even got a lot of lectures!

VOTER REGISTRATON PARTY!
ROCK THE VOTE! 7:30 PM $5 SUGGESTED DONATION

OAKHURST
COOL BLUEGRASS FROM DENVER, CO!

www.myspace.com/oakhurst

Oakhurst has had a reputation for torching bar and theater stages throughout the US with its unique sound and unbridled stage energy for years. But lately, the band has also created a stir on major festival stages, cruise ships and European tours. The band’s adept picking, sweet harmonies, and citybilly swagger have cleary come from playing 200+ shows a year in such varied environments. Oakhurst’s unpretentious, go-for-it interpretation of a genre that’s often handled too reverently, sparks interest in bluegrass by folks who don’t know Doc Watson from Doc Holliday.

Here’s some useful links for those who wish to register to vote, or have questions about the status of their current voter registration.

NM Secretary of State’s Office 827-3600
www.sos.state.nm.us/

Santa Fe County Clerks Office 986-6200
www.co.santa-fe.nm.us/clerk/

SF League of Women Voters 982-9766
santafeco.nm.lwvnet.org

Wednesday October 1 7 PM No Cover

OPEN MIC. NIGHT

HOSTED BY JASON REED

www.myspace.com/sfbcopenmic

Friday October 3 8 PM $10

THE PLEASURE PILOTS
The Pleasure Pilots band is a popular New Mexico-based dance band playing rocking vintage rhythm and blues, swing and jump music. The Pilots are a six-piece band with a horn section. Instrumentation includes: guitar, piano and Hammond B3, drums, bass, tenor and baritone saxophones. The band specializes in recreating the roots of rhythm and blues.

Conceptually, the band draws much of its material from vintage rhythm and blues artists popular in the 1950’s and early 1960’s. (Louis Jordan, Jackie Brenston, Amos Milburn, Junior Guitar Watson, T-bone Walker, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Albert King, among others). The primary focus of the music, however, is DANCE! The band has drawn very well in New Mexico, particularly among the “dance crowd.” Jay Paul and Randy Forrester of radio station KSFR’s “Gotta Dance” show, have called the group “the best swing band in New Mexico.”
Saturday October 4 6:30 PM $10

ROUND MOUNTAIN
A Benefit for the Turquoise Trail Charter School Music Program!

Round Mountain’s Char and Robby Rothschild have been playing music together for most of theirlives. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, their background ranges from Balkan and West African styles to traditional Appalachian music, from classical to funk. While they have played extensively together and separately in many ensembles and projects, including Prince Diabate, Panjea, the Selkies, and Lizard House, this configuration marks the crystallization of their own music using the traditions that have inspired them. Expect many extremes - beautiful acoustic numbers, wild bagpipes, trumpet and accordion played by one person at the same time, Bulgarian zydeco, klezmer, and Malian rhythms, to name a few. But while their music is varied, it is far from random. There is a solvent behind all these different dry ingredients that allows them to blend seamlessly - original songwriting with respect and love for the music. And, of course, the peculiar breed of madness the Rothschild brothers possess.
Round Mountain is a lively mixture of ceremony and irreverence, of exuberance and reflection. Beneath all of these unlikely marriages, a certain warmth remains to unify their sound and their message. In a time when most music has become so brightly polished that no one can see inside, Round Mountain presents a rare rough gem of humanity that glows from within. www.roundmountainmusic.com
Sunday October 5 7 PM $10

BILL HEARNE’S

ROADHOUSE REVUE
This is Bill Hearne’s side project, a four piece Honky Tonk band. The Roadhouse Revue is the Bill Hearne Trio plus Auge Hays on pedal steel, and with Bob playing lots of electric guitar. The music they play is the retro-honky tonk music that Bill spent many hours listening to as a youth in the late 50’s, early 60’s.

www.billhearne.com

PUB & GRILL

VOTER REGISTRATON PARTY!
ROCK THE VOTE! 7:30 PM $5 SUGGESTED DONATION

OAKHURST
COOL BLUEGRASS FROM DENVER, CO!