Albuquerque, NM

Concerts Selling Out in First Week of 2008 Season

If you haven’t already ordered your tickets, act now!

The 36th season of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival is off to a strong start – great music, great artists and capacity audiences! Several of Week One’s concerts were completely sold out, attesting to the popularity of this season’s programming and guest artists. Some tickets are still available for next week, so don’t hesitate – order your tickets now!

A sample of the phenomenal music offerings next week include:

The renowned Orion String Quartet performs their long- awaited for second installment of the Beethoven String Quartet Cycle on August 6th, 7th, 10th, and 11th. Last year’s concerts were completely sold out, so don’t miss this great quartet playing some of the sublime music ever written.

On Saturday, August 9th pianist Benjamin Hochman performs Bach’s Goldberg Variations.

In addition to Bach and Beethoven, you can also participate in three world premieres. The premiere of Musical America’s 2008 Composer of the Year, Kaija Saariaho’s Festival Co-Commission, Serenatas, will be played by the celebrated ensemble Real Quiet on August 3rd, 4th and 6th. Don’t miss this – the composer allows the musicians to choose the performance order of the movements – each of the three performances could be completely different!

The premiere of Huang Ruo’s Festival Commission, Real Loud, also performed by Real Quiet is on August 6th.

August 5th features the world premiere of Festival artistic director and composer/pianist Marc Neikrug’s Piece for Pro Piano Hamburg Steinway Model D & Marimba One, performed by Mr. Neikrug and Drew Lang playing a huge, five-octave marimba.

Of course, there’s much more – call, go online or stop by the box office for more details. See you next week!

To order your tickets, please call 505.982.1890 or visit www.santafechambermusic.com.

Don’t miss out, this is an incredible season. Both concerts I have attended were packed and really exciting! Plus being downtown on the plaza in the early evening is really romantically marvelous. It’s Santa Fe Charm that has a way of catching you off guard even after years of living here. Last night, after the concert, we listened to another concert on the plaza by Po Girl. We then went to Ortega’s for appetizer and two musicians from the Hoo Doo’s were playing. We went to LA Fonda for a biger bite to eat and presto Bill Hearne a famous fellow from here was playing. AS we left the restaurant to go home, a latin band was playing music on the sidewalk. Bravo!

A cool breeze, the starry night, surrounded by beauty. Ahhh! Get some chamber music tickets and go deep into the profound soul of mystical music. It’s your chance now to catch these amazing shows!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VINTAGE COWBOY WESTERN SWING!

Y E E - H A H !

www.sydmasters.com

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

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

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

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

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR THESE GREAT SHOWS AT THE PUB & GRILL!
JAMES McMURTRY & the HEARTLESS BASTARDS
With the Dedringers FRI JULY 18
The YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND SUN JULY 27
ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO MON AUG 8
TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS SUN AUG 17
JOHN HIATT & the AGELESS BEAUTIES with the Sean Healen Duo
WED SEPT 10
PICK UP YOUR TICKETS TODAY AT THE PUB & GRILL AT THE SFBC,
THE LENSIC BOX OFFICE 505.988.1234, OR ORDER ONLINE AT www.ticketssantafe.com
TICKETS ALSO ON SALE NOW FOR The TAJ MAJAL TRIO WED AUG 13
Go to: www.ticketssantafe.com www.thirstyearfestival.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FROGVILLE RADIO HOUR

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

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

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

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR
SUPPORTING LIVE MUSIC IN SANTA FE!
WE WILL CONTINUE TO STRIVE TO BRING YOU
THE BEST IN LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL MUSIC!
We realize there’s a lot of live music to choose from out there; we thank you all for your continued patronage and support, and look forward to seeing you soon at the
P U B & G R I L L !
If you don’t come here, please go see live music somewhere!
For more information on all of our upcoming concerts, check out our web site!www.thepubandgrill.com
GET OUT HERE! VOTED #1 BAR FOR LIVE MUSIC IN THE SF REPORTER’S 2007 BEST OF SANTA FE ISSUE - THANK YOU SANTA FE! SERVING TASTY BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK - DAILY FOOD SPECIALS - AWARD WINNING MOUTH-WATERING WORLD CLASS COLD CRAFT SFBC BEERS ON TAP - NM WINES - TAOS COW ICE CREAM - HOT CHOCOLATE - AIR CONDITIONED - FREE PARKING - COLOR TV - SUNSET PATIO - KID FREINDLY - WI FI HOTSPOT - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR STAGES - GET ON YOUR BIKE - ALL ACTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE - GET OFF THE DANG COUCH! IT’S HOT OUTSIDE AND IT’S HOT IN HERE
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Sacred Power Dolls: A Workshop
Sumner and Dene Gallery presents a creativity workshop by artist Lynn Dewart. Call to register.
Workshop Saturday, June 7, 12:30-4:30pm
Sumner & Dene
517 Central NW
(505) 842-1400
sumnerdene.com Censorship and discrimination?
LAS CRUCES - Manuel Peña’s unique “coming of age” photo collage series helped him get into the master’s degree photography program at the prestigious Rochester (N.Y.) Institute of Technology. But earlier this month, the same works were removed from the New Mexico State University Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Exhibition at the Las Cruces Museum of Art. Peña said he went to the opening of his “The Swimming Hole” exhibit May 9 to find “six empty nails. No one told me it was coming down.” The removal has raised charges of censorship and even possible discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Read the entire article by S. Derrickson Moore in the Las Cruces Sun- News

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

The Wisdom of Mahamudra
Venerable Trago Rinpoche, Tibetan Buddhist Lama, will give teachings entitled The Wisdom of Mahamudra at RigDzin Dharma Foundation in Albuquerque this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Call or visit the web site for more information.
Buddhist teaching event Fri-Sun, May 30-June 1
RigDzin Dharma Foundation
322 Washington SE in Nob Hill
(505) 401-7340
rigdzin.com

The Agency Slam
There will be 12 slots (lottery for 13th) so sign up early. Winner will be asked to host the next slam and will receive a special prize. This is an all age event. Featured performers - Mantis Fist. $7 admission/$5 students. Proceeds benefit ABQ slams.
Poetry Slam Saturday, May 31, 8pm
The Agency
111 Fourth St. SW Downtown
the- agency.org

UNM Free Summer Sunset Lectures
Perfect for a summer evening. Singer, educator, activist Buffy Sainte-Marie presents A Multimedia Life June 7th. Sponsored by University Libraries and the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs.
Lecture Saturday, June 7, 7pm
UNM Student Union Ballroom
Main Campus
(505) 277-4241
summersunset08pdf

River Raft Race on the Rio
Get busy building your raft, gathering your team and preparing to have a great time as the City revives the old tradition of the River Raft Race. At 8am kayaks and canoes will launch from the Alameda Bridge and at 10am rafts and homemade crafts launch from Tingley Beach. Both groups will cross the finish line at the South Diversion Channel south of the Rio Bravo Bridge. Winners will receive fabulous prizes and bragging rights. For rules and entry form, visit the web site below or call 311.
River Race Saturday, June 7
special events

Duende Poetry Series - Tribute to Keith Wilson
As part of the quarterly poetry readings in Placitas, June will be a tribute to Keith Wilson with readings by friends of Keith Wilson.
Poetry Reading Sunday, June 8, 3pm
Anasazi Fields Winery
Off NM 165 in Placitas
(505) 867-3062
anasazifiel dswinery.com

Music

musical performances, workshops and festivals

Utah Phillips passed away May 23
Utah Phillips died from complications of heart disease, survived by his wife, sons Duncan and Brendan, and daughter Morrigan. His wish was to be laid to rest in a plain, hand made wooden coffin to expedite his return to the earth, which was honored. Bruce “Utah” Duncan Phillips (May 14, 1935-May 23, 2008) was a labor organizer, folk singer, storyteller, and poet. He described the struggles of labor unions and the power of direct action. His parents were labor organizers and Phillips was a card-carrying member of the IWW (the wobblies). As a teenager, he ran away from home, rode the rails, and wrote songs. He met folk singer Rosalie Sorrels in the early 50s and it was Sorrels who started playing the songs that Phillips wrote and, through her, his music began to spread. He was a keeper of the stories and songs that might otherwise have passed into obscurity and was also a member of the great Traveling Nation, a community of hobos and railroad bums that populated the midwest along the rail lines. He recently gained a whole new audience through his joint album with Ani DeFranco. Some of his classic songs are Moose Turd Pie, Rock Salt & Nails, Green Rolling Hills, Daddy, What’s a Train, and Goodnight-Loving Train. Phillips lived his last 21 years in Nevada City, California where he worked on the start-up of a homeless shelter and the Peace and Justice Center. Utah has caught the westbound train! Farewell.

Summer Concert Series
One of Albuquerque’s favorite summer music events kick off this weekend with Jazz and Blues Under the Stars at the Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater Saturdays beginning May 31 with a Big Band Extravaganza featuring The Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra directed by Bobby Shew and featuring the vocals of Hillary Smith. Families are welcome. The Cooperage Restaurant offers grilled entrees, salads, desserts and a full-service bar. A portion of the proceeds from their sales benefits The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Institute of Music. Performance Saturday, May 31, 7-10pm rain or shine
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Road NW

Cowboy Junkies in Concert at the KiMo
Formed in Toronto in 1985, Cowboy Junkies is comprised of its four original members who still rock the house with the best of them. This Canadian country music and alternative rock band has played with the Boston Pops Orchestra and remains very popular in Canada. Check them out on YouTube. Presented by AMP Concerts.
Concert Tuesday, June 3, 7:30pm
KiMo Theatre
423 Central NW
(505) 768-3544
abqmusic.com

Congratulations to Le Chat Lunatique
Local band Le Chat Lunatique was honored at the New Music Awards for their Jazz Recording Miss Lady. For a complete list of the 2008 awards, go to the web site.
newmexicomusicawards

¡Globalquerque! Tickets now on sale
¡Globalquerque!, New Mexico’s 4th Annual Celebration of World Music & Culture has announced that EARLY BIRD Tickets for this year’s festival, which takes place on September 19 & 20, are now on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets (www. ticketmaster. com, 866- 448-7849 or 505-883-7800) including all Smith’s stores in New Mexico, select F.Y.E and Macy’s stores nationwide and at the National Hispanic Cultural Center Box Office. Early Bird prices are in effect until June 20, 2008. As in past years, ¡Globalquerque! 2008 will present a wide range of performers from around from 5 continents on 3 stages over 2 nights, including artists from New Mexico’s varied musical traditions

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

Be sure to pick up the June issue of albuquerqueARTS magazine. June is the film issue and the first issue by new owner/publisher/editor Stephanie Hainsfurther. It is now on the stands on soon on line.
abqarts.com

The Art in Film Series will return mid- summer
The Guild, albuquerqueARTS magazine and Albuquerque Art Business Association (the Artscrawl folks) thank you for your support of the Art in Film series. We are regrouping to come up with an on- going offering of unique films about art. In the meantime, check out the Guild’s fine line up of art films such as CJ7 playing June 1 through June 5 (in Cantonese with English subtitles).
The Guild Cinema
3405 Central NE
(505) 255-1848
guildcinema.com

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

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

Read on… www.abqarts.com

From ABQarts. www.abqarts.org These are just clips and there’s a lot more to catch your eye in both the full issue and online.

Abi Tapia and Beth Wood at Windchime
Two Austin singer/songwriters will perform in this intimate listening room environment. Tapia’s album One Foot Out The Door is a driving collection of songs about loving and leaving that is garnering rave reviews and comparisons to Austin’s best songwriters. Wood grew up in Lubbock, TX, where she was classically trained in piano, violin, harp and voice. While teaching herself guitar, she joined a band and became part of the Austin music scene. Listen to Abi and Beth on KUNM’s Afternoon Freeform with DJ Carol Boss on April 16th at 2:30.
Performance Wednesday, April 16, 7:30pm
Windchime Champagne Gallery
518 Central Ave. SW
(505) 232-9868
abqmusic.com

Stu MacAskie Trio at the Outpost
The Stu MacAskie Trio, with guest Glenn Kostur, will play an eclectic mix, all of which falls under the rubric of contemporary jazz. Pianist MacAskie emigrated to NM ten years ago. He has worked with a long list of jazz luminaries and the Trio has worked steadily at Scalos the last two years. Drummer Cal Haines recently returned to being a mainstay in the NM jazz circle. Bassist Michael Glynn was part of the Seattle jazz scene before his recent move here. Guest saxophonist Glenn Kostur is the former music director for Maynard Ferguson and current Director of Jazz Studies at UNM.
Performance Thursday, April 17, 7:30pm
Outpost Performance Space
210 Yale SE
(505) 268-0044

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas at SBCC
Alasdair’s dynamic fiddling, engaging stage presence and understanding of Scotland’s music have created a constant and international demand for his solo appearances and concerts. He will be performing with cellist Natalie Haas.
Performance Friday, April 18, 8pm
South Broadway Cultural Center
1025 Broadway SE
(505) 232-9868
abqmusic.com

The appearance of Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 19th at the El Rey Theater. All tickets for the original date will be honored and tickets remain on sale.

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

Art on Film Series continues at the Guild
Albuquerque Art Business Association and albuquerqueARTS Magazine are co-sponsoring a series of Art on Film events at the Guild Theater. Next in the series will be Bomb It on April 26-29 at 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30. A lively, engaging, documentary, Bomb It is about the worldwide phenomena of street art, graffiti, mural, and tagging that not only speaks and is spoken to by practitioners and fans of the form but also it’s vehement critics and haters. Some of the work is refined and subtle and some of it is outrageously direct and purposely crude. Working Classroom has joined us in sponsoring this controversial film.
April 26-29, 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30
The Guild Cinema
3405 Central NE
(505) 255-1848
guildcinema.com

Call for Entry to NM Filmmakers
Governor Bill Richardson has announced a call for entries for the Governor’s Cup 20008 Short Animation Competition - a statewide competition encouraging New Mexico’s filmmakers to submit a treatment a short (less than 10 minutes) animated project. Two winners will have the opportunity to bring their idea to life with assistance from the All Roads Film Project, Pangea Pictures, IATSE480, the ARTSLab at UNM and the Creative Media Institute at NMSU. Application forms and guidelines can be downloaded from the Film Office website.
Deadline April 16
(505) 476-5600
nmfilm.com

Duke City Shootout accepting scripts for 2008 Duke City Shootout movie competition
Here’s your chance to be part of the world’s longest- running script-to-screen movie competition — The Duke City Shootout. Part script competition, part production festival and totally exhilarating, the ninth annual Shootout will take place July 25-Aug. 2, 2008 in Albuquerque. To become part of this challenge, submit your script of up to 12 pages and you’ll be eligible to be one of seven lucky filmmakers chosen to have their movie shot, edited and premiered in just one week — at our expense. As usual, we’ll be accepting scripts on-line via Withoutabox, or you can fill out forms from our website and submit directly. Visit our website and click on “Submit Your Script” for more information. Get a $5 per script discount if you submit by April 15, 2008. The deadline is May 15, 2008 and 10 finalists will be announced June 4, 2008. The seven winners will be announced a week later.

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

Did you know that the Arts Alliance maintains the only Ethnic Events Calendar in the state? It’s on their web site. Check it out!
a bqarts.org/cultural/culturecal.htm

Arts Alliance Announes the Bravos Awards
The awards banquet will be Saturday, April 26, 6pm at Embassy Suites Hotel. Winners in nine categories representing various arts disciplines will be honored. Event includes silent auction to benefit the Arts Alliance. Call 268-1920 for your tickets. The 2008 winners are:
Suzanne M. Johnston, Excellence in Dance
Max Evans, Excellence in Literary Arts
Michiko Masuda Pierce, Excellence in Music
Salome Martinez-Lutz, Excellence in Theater
Alan Paine Radebaugh, Excellence in Visual Arts
Barbara Lohbeck, Outstanding Arts Volunteer
Albuquerque Museum’s Docent Program, Excellence in Arts Education
SouthWest Writers, Outstanding Arts Organization
President’s Award, Ann Lerner

Read on…

Here’s hats off to ALbuquerque NM for constantly bringing great acts to New Mexico. You’ll also appreciate all the ways Albuqueruqe makes a great place for a home hub for the many diverse arts. Filmakers, habd in those scripts quickly. If you know any of the winner’s listed above send them an email or a card via snail mail, or call them up to give applause and appreciation.

Need some community groups to participate in? Go to the alibi
and go to the calendar and you will see an incredible variety of groups and events. Hang around me and you’ll never get bored. Amazing for a person who already yearns for a nap.

More from abq arts:Benefit Saturday, March 1, 10am-5pm
Corrales Bosque Gallery
4685 Corrales Road in Corrales
(505) 898-7203
corrales bosquegallery.com

Bill Brandt: A Retrospective
Known for his high-contrast images of British society and his distorted nudes and landscapes, Bill Brandt is one of the best-known British photographers of the 20th Century. His early work documented the social contrasts of pre-WWII life in Britain from farmers and miners to landlords and industrial barons. Later, he shifted to a surreal, formal experimentation. Brandt’s search for ways to expand the medium continues to make his work fresh and timeless today. This exhibit is curated by John-Paul Kernot, Director of The Bill Brandt Archive in London. Opening day activities include a 1pm lecture by Nancy Sutor on Bill Brandt and his contemporaries and the opening reception from 1-2pm. Museum hours are 9-5 Tue-Sun with free admission on Sundays from 9-1 and all day the first Wednesday of the month.
Exhibit opening Sunday, March 2
The Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Road NW
(505) 243-7255 - (800) 659-8331 Relay

New Mexico Santero Art
This biennial exhibition of New Mexico religious art features some of the most renowned santeros and santeras working in the Southwest today. Entry pieces include retablos, bultos, icons, silver and tin work as well as straw inlay. The opening reception is part of First Friday Artscrawl. For information on all the participating galleries, so to the Artscrawl website.
Reception Friday, March 7, 5-8pm
The Cathedral Church of St. John Gallery
318 Silver SW
(505) 247-1581
artscrawlabq.org

H. Jack Liebermann: Recent Photographs
This is an exhibit of photographs assembled from ”Hollywood Stills”, ”Handwork” and ”Mouthwork”, three series currently in progress.
Reception Friday, March 7, 5-8pm
Exhibit 208
208 Dartmouth Dr. NE
(505) 266-4292 www.exhibit208.com 20th Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
This juried festival features the work of more than 225 fine artists and craftsmen from all over the nation.
Arts festival Friday, March 7-Sunday, March 9
Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival
Manuel Lujan Building at Expo New Mexico
State Fairgrounds
(505) 292-7457
riograndefes tivals.com Honoring Women’s History Month
The public celebration of women’s history in this country began in 1978 as “Women’s History Week” in Sonoma County, California. The week including March 8, International Women’s Day, was selected. In 1987, Congress expanded the celebration to a month, and March was declared Women’s History Month. There are art exhibitions, musical, dance, theatrical and film events going on all over town and we think it will be appropriate to highlight many of them. Be prepared for a mostly women’s issue of undergroundARTS next week!

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

The Oldest Profession at Desert Rose Playhouse
As Ronald Regan enters the White House, five aging practitioners of the oldest profession are faced with a diminishing clientele, increased competition for their niche market, and aching joints. With wit, compassion and humor, they struggle to find and learn new tricks. Plays through March 16.
Opening Performance Friday, Feb. 29, 8pm Desert Rose Playhouse
6921-E Montgomery NE
(505) 881-0503
desertroseabq.or g Choreographer’s Showcase at Keshet
new and experienced choreographers showcase of finished works and works in progress. Past showcases have included belly dance, ballet, tap and modern.
Performance Saturday, March 1, 8pm
Keshet Dance Company
214 Coal Ave. SW
(505) 224-9808
keshetdance.org

Ramona King: Maternal Dreamer
Maternal Dreamer snakes together dreams, screams and ancestral memories. This story-theater performance presents women’s stories where the storyteller is ultimately transformed by all of them.
Performance Wednesday, March 5, 7:30pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 Fourth Street SW
(505) 246-2261
nhccnm.org

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
All 37 of Shakespeare’s plays in 97 minutes! Three hilariously talented actors create a rapid romp through Shakespeare’s plays. This (abridged) version of his works was London’s longest running comedy (10 years) at the Criterion Theatre. The Today Show says “If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show”. By Adam Long, Daniel singer and Jess Winfield; directed by Jason Witter and Lee Francis. St. Clair’s Winery opens its doors for opening night patrons after the show for a delightful reception. Runs through March 30.
Opening night Friday, March 7, 8pm
Albuquerque Little Theatre
224 San Pasquale SW, just south of Old Town
(505) 242-4750
albuque rquelittletheatre.org

Music
musical performances, workshops and festivals

The historic Golden West Saloon burnt down this morning! It is a total loss. Damage to the adjacent El Rey Theater appears to be limited to smoke and water damage, but it will be closed for repairs. This is a huge blow to the family (it is family owned for three generations) and to the local music scene. The everybodyfields concert will now be held at One Up (formerly the Carom Club) at 301 Central NW, upstairs. We don’t have a list of other moves/cancellations at the Golden West, Launch Pad or El Rey - so if you have tickets for any of these locations, check it out.

David Munnelly Band at Windchime
Irish button accordion wizard appears with his band in the intimate listening room setting of Windchime Gallery. This is an AMP production.
Performance Tuesday, March 4, 7:30pm
Windchime Champagne Gallery
518 Central Ave. SW
(505) 232-9868
abqmusic.com

Peru Negro at NHCC
Peru Negro delivers an experience of Peru from its cultural roots - Afro-Peruvian song and dance. Don’t miss the live show the Boston Globe called as entertaining a show as World Music has to offer. This is an AMP production.
Performance Thursday, March 6, 7:30pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St. SW
(505) 232-9868
abqmusic.com

An evening of music with Linda Myers
Dance, sing, listen, bring the whole family to this benefit concert with Linda Myers and special guests Susan Clark, Vance Bas and Celia Yapita. Sample Linda’s music at cdbaby.com. The performance and CD release party benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. A reception follows the performance.
Performance Saturday, March 8, 7-8:15pm
First Unitarian Church
3701 Carlisle Blvd. NE
(505) 898-9058
uuabq.org

The Arlo Guthrie Solo Reunion Tour
Don’t forget to reserve your seat at Arlo’s only appearance in New Mexico in 2008. He will be at the KiMo on Saturday, March 15. Advance tickets in person at the KiMo or through Ticketmaster.

commissioned by The New York Philharmonic, to receive its
world premiere under baton of Alan Gilbert in March

Traveling to New York any time soon? If so, don’t miss the opportunity to hear the world premiere of Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Artistic Director Marc Neikrug’s Quintessence: Symphony No. 2. Commissioned by the New York Philharmonic, Quintessence: Symphony No. 2 will be performed at Avery Fisher Hall on March 13 and 15, 2008.

New York Philharmonic

Alan Gilbert, conductor

Mark Neikrug, Quintessence: Symphony No. 2

Richard Strauss, Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life)

Avery Fisher Hall – Lincoln Center

Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 7:30 pm

(Hear & Now Premiere Preview at 6:30 pm – Steven Stucky, Host)

Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 8:00 pm

(Hear & Now Premiere Preview at 7:00 pm – Steven Stucky, Host)

(Open rehearsal Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 9:45 am)

The performances will be conducted by New York Philharmonic music director designate, Alan Gilbert. Quintessence began as a composition for piano quintet and was re-worked into the symphonic work premiering in March. Constructed in one 30-minute movement, Quintessence: Symphony No. 2 encompasses many distinct parts, with certain melodic intervals returning again and again, and building emotional intensity with each repetition.

Quintessence: Symphony No. 2 is Mr. Neikrug’s third piece performed by the Philharmonic. In 1980, Marc Neikrug’s Eternity’s Sunrise opened a New York Philharmonic concert conducted by Zubin Mehta, and his Violin Concerto No. 1 was performed by the orchestra and violinist Pinchas Zukerman in the 1990’s, also under the baton of Maestro Mehta.

These performances are part of the Hear & Now Premiere Preview program offered by the New York Philharmonic. Concert patrons are welcome to attend an engaging introduction to the new work one hour before concert time. Admission is free with your concert ticket. If you should be in New York before the 13th of March, you also have the opportunity to sit in on an open rehearsal at 9:45 am on March 12. This is a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the creative exchange between orchestra and conductor. The commissioning of Marc Neikrug’s Quintessence was made possible with generous support from the Francis Goelet Fund.

An artist whose international career spans 30 years, Marc Neikrug has written chamber music, symphonic music, music theater and opera. Major performances have taken place with the New York, Los Angeles and Buffalo Philharmonics, as well as the symphonies in Pittsburgh, Houston, Atlanta, Cincinnati, New World (Miami), St. Louis, Washington DC, Chicago, Utah, Dallas, Phoenix, New Mexico, and the Minnesota and Cleveland orchestras. Internationally, his works have been performed by the BBC Symphony, London Synfonietta, English Chamber Orchestra, Halle Orchestra, the National Arts Center Orchestra in Ottawa, Zurich Tonhalle, Frankfurt Radio Orchestra, Berlin Radio Orchestra, Barcelona Symphony, Lisbon Orchestra, and the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra. Festival performances have included Ravinia, Tanglewood, Hollywood Bowl, Aspen, Angel Fire, La Jolla, Marlboro, London’s South Bank, Aldeburgh, Berlin Festival, Franfurt Festival, Schleswig Holstein, Zurich, Melbourne, Tokyo, and Jerusalem.

Among the numerous musicians of note who have performed his music are Zubin Mehta, Loren Maazel, Christoph Eschenbach, Christoph von Dohnanyi, David Zinman, Leonard Slatkin, Lawrence Foster, Oliver Knussen, James Galway, Pinchas Zukerman, and the Emerson, Vermeer, Tokyo and Orion Quartets.

Mr. Neikrug’s music theater work ‘Through Roses’ was commissioned by London’s South Bank Festival with the National Theater. Since its premiere in 1980 it has had hundreds of performances world wide and has been translated into 11 languages. Two CD’s of this work have been released and a third is planned for November 2008. There have also been two films produced, a documentary by Christopher Nupen, and a feature film directed by Jurgen Flimm and starring Maximilian Schell. His full-length opera, Los Alamos, is the only American opera ever commissioned by the Deutsche Oper Berlin. It received its American premiere at the Aspen Music Festival.

Mr. Neikrug’s numerous works can be heard on Deutsche Grammaphon, Koch International, Stereophile, and Enya records. Publishers are Chester Music and Theodore Presser.

A multi-faceted artist, Mr. Neikrug divides his busy life among composing, serving as artistic director of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, performing as a pianist at the Festival, and touring worldwide with Pinchas Zukerman, his regular playing partner for over thirty years.

We hope to see you in New York!

Tickets: $46, $56, $66, $76, $99

Tickets can be purchased online, by phone or in-person:

Online: go to http://nyphil.org go to season calendar and follow instructions

By phone: call the box office at
212-875-5656, 7 days a week from
9AM – 9PM. You may use your American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Diner’s Club or Discover card for payment.

In Person - Visit the box office at Avery Fisher Hall (corner of Broadway and 65th Street) from Mon - Sat 10AM - 6PM and Sun 12PM- 6PM. Please note: On performance evenings, the box office closes 30 minutes after performance time.

So anyone, anywhere who can get to NYC in March…what an experience you can add to
your agenda!

A man of many talents, helps us reach beyond sweet dreams and forges a path for any to follow to great accomplishment. If you are a musician, or a student aspirining a dedicated life to creativity and accomplishment, learn more about what it takes to add achievement, dedication and love to your work! Obviously Mark Neikrug hasn’t limited his efforts to one arena or one type of work with his musical endeavors. Such openess to opportunity, variety, and new challenges has opened his audiences to pleasure, and he to success and wonder.

His committment to community and youth also sparks imagination and provides an example for all trailblazers to consider. The gift to inspire students to be bold and expressive provides a tribute to their teacher and those who yearn to explore the musical profession. Congratulations! Enjoy the NYC performances. Bravo!!!

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Grains of Imagination at Art is OK
Opening Friday night is a show of beautiful, structural, contemporary wood sculpture by Tim Donahue at Art is … OK & Company.
Reception Friday, Feb. 22, 6-9pm
3301 Menaul NE (next to Cost Plus)
(505) 883-7368
artisok.com

Gallery Talk by Laura Wacha at Matrix
In conjunction with her current exhibition at Matrix Fine Art, Wacha will give a gallery talk about her work (and maybe motherhood). This is a chance to get acquainted with her delightful, slightly surreal images inspired by comic books, graffiti and her energetic children.
Presentation Saturday, Feb. 23, 1-2pm
Matrix Fine Art
3812 Central SE
(505) 268-8952
matrixfineart.com

Albuquerque’s Public Art Collection
Saturday the City of Albuquerque will present an exhibition of 17 recent acquisitions for their public art collection. Included are works by Evelyn Rosenberg, David Antreasian, Paula Castillo and Aaron Karp.
Reception Saturday, Feb. 23, 3-5pm
Albuquerque Open Space Visitor Center
6500 Coors Blvd. NW
(505) 897-8831
cabq.gov/openspace/visitorcenter

Frank McCulloch: Albuquerque Elder Series
Works of area artist Frank McCulloch are presented in the ongoing series titled Albuquerque Elders.
Exhibit opening Sunday, February 24
The Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Road NW
(505) 243-7255 - (800) 659-8331 relay

The Eyes Have It at SBCC
This is a group exhibition of contemporary art by Ed Brandt, Jere Frutchey (deceased), Mollie Geissman, Renee Brainard Gentz, Doug Gillis, Roger Green, Linda Holland, Rod Replogle and Ernest Wilmeth.
Reception Friday, Feb. 29, 6-8pm
South Broadway Cultural Center
1025 Broadway SE
(505) 848-1320
cabq.gov/sbcc

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

Youth Slam at Hastings
This Saturday night there will be a Youth Poetry Slam hosted by Calle Treppiedi and Adam Quintana. The finals for the youth team are fast approaching. Take this opportunity to get some stage time in a very cool setting. This is the inaugural slam at this venue. Open to all youth 13-19.
Sat, Feb. 22, sign-ups 6:30pm, show time 7pm
Hastings on Juan Tabo and Lomas NE

Poetry Reading by Todd Moore and Mera Wolf
This reading will celebrate new publications by both poets: Mera Wolf’s Lost Things and Todd Moore’s Relentless and Tell the Corpse a Story.
Readings Sunday, Feb. 24, 3pm
Acequia Booksellers
4019 4th St. NW
(505) 890-5365
acequiabo oksellers.com

Ballet Repertory Theater presents Coppelia
Coppelia is a whimsical love story touched by magic and dappled with light-hearted comedy. The production is filled with stunning sets and colorful costumes. It opens Saturday night with a reception and continues through March 2 with two one-hour school shows on Feb. 26 and 28. at 10am.
Opening Reception Saturday, Feb. 23, 7pm
KiMo Theater
423 Central NW
Advance tickets through the KiMo or Ticketmaster

Buffalo Soldiers presentation at IPCC
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center will host a presentation by the Buffalo Soldiers Society of New Mexico on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 10:30am. The Society was formed in 1992 to promote the knowledge and history of the Buffalo Soldiers (9th and 10th Cavalry and the 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments) by giving first person living history performances. This is in conjunction with the Buffalo Soldiers exhibit which closes February 28.
Presentation Tuesday, Feb. 26, 10:30am
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Chaco Room III
2401 12th St. NW
indianpueblo.org

Music
musical performances, workshops and festivals

Everybodyfields at the Golden West
Enjoy haunting ethereal Americana with male and female vocals. An AMP production.
Performance Friday, Feb. 29, 8pm
Puccini’s Golden West Saloon
620 Central Avenue SW
(505) 232-9868
abqmusic.com

Yjastros comes to NHCC
Enjoy Flamenco? Don’t miss The American Flamenco Repertory Company in concert at NHCC.
Performance Friday, Feb. 29, 8pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 Fourth Street SW
(505) 246-2261 nhccnm.org

Benefit Performance at the Harwood
OFFCenter Community Arts Project is having a Performance Benefit at Harwood Art Center. Boogie, dance and get down to the music of Jasper (local Albuquerque band). AND, there’s more, a fabulous silent auction featuring artwork and miscellaneous items–so don’t miss the fun! Cost $10.00–all proceeds go to OFFCenter.
Benefit Saturday, March 1, 7-10pm
Harwood Art Center
1114 7th St. NW (at Mountain Road)
(505) 247-1172

Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express at the Golden West
Known by many as the greatest keyboard player alive, Brian Auger will be appearing at the Golden West Saloon Saturday night March 1st. Brian started his career as a jazz piano player in the clubs of London in the early 60s when the British Rock Explosion hit. He became the best Jazz player in Rock; playing with the likes of Jimmy Hendrix, The Yardbirds, Long John Baldry, Rod Stewart, Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Eric Burdon (the Animals), and many more. More recently Brian was nominated for a Grammy for Best Modern Jazz Album with Dennis Chambers (Drums - Steely Dan) and Bunny Brunel (Bass - Chic Corea). Do not miss this keyboard legend appearing one night only. Check him out on this You Tube video. YouTube Video. Tickets at Bookworks, Encore Music, All ZONE locations or call 1-866-I-GETTIX also online at gettix.net
Performance Saturday, March 1, 8pm
Golden West Saloon, . (next to the El Rey Theatre)
420-424 Central SW
(505) 242-2353
elreytheater.com

Arlo Guthrie is coming to the KiMo
Arlo is the eldest son of America’s most beloved singer/writer/philosopher Woody Guthrie. In addition to his accomplishments as a musician, playing the piano, six and twelve-string guitar, harmonica and a dozen other instruments, Arlo is a natural-born storyteller, whose tales and anecdotes figure prominently in his performances. This will be Arlo’s only appearance in New Mexico in 2008, and is part of his Solo Reunion Tour-Together At Last. Tickets will go fast!
Performance Saturday, March 15, 8pm
KiMo Theatre
423 Central Ave. NW
abqmusic.com

Film
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Visual Arts
Art Exhibits, Studio Tours, and more visual arts

Preview of Allan Rosenfield’s Both Ways
Both Ways, an exhibit of paintings by Allan Rosenfield opens at Artspace 116 Artscrawl evening. Painted on both sides of large sheets of untreated and unstretched canvas, the pieces are freehanging and loosely draped over rods in a manner that resembles kimonos or robes. His paintings are washes of color and the acrylic and mixed media pigment often bleeds from one side of the canvas to the other. The pieces may be draped in reverse to take on a totally different character, allowing the viewer to imagine the piece Both Ways. Rosenfield’s studies include the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He received a Fulbright fellowship in the 80s to study at the Osaka University of the Arts in Japan. His work has been shown in Japan and across the US. He now lives in Albuquerque. I am familiar with Rosenfield’s work and was delighted to learn that these beautiful, large pieces would be on display in such an attractive space. The combination of talent and presentation is magnificent. If you haven’t seen his work - or haven’t visited Artspace 116, this is a must stop Artscrawl evening. I promise you won’t be disappointed. The exhibit will be on display through April 4. For information on the other galleries participating in the Downtown Artscrawl, visit the Artscrawl website.
Reception Friday, Feb. 15, 5-8:00pm
Artspace 116
116 Central Ave. SE, 2nd floor
(505) 245-4200
artspace116.org
artscrawlabq.org Premier for fine art book publisher
You are invited to the exclusive Albuquerque launch of Radius Books, a fine art and photography book publisher based in Santa Fe with international distribution. Featuring new, signed books of previously unpublished work by Mark Klett, Johnnie Winona Ross, Judy Tuwaletstiwa, and Canadian artist Otto Donald Rogers, these books are available in standard as well as limited editions with original art and/or signed prints by the artists. Be among the first to view and purchase these stunning collectible pieces of art!
Reception Friday, Feb. 15, 5-9 pm
Our Summer House
1101 Forrester NW (2 blocks east of 12th & Mountain)
(505) 341-3641
oursummer house.com

The Artist Studio Annual Open House
The Artists Studio hosts an open house for the 13 artists who work and teach there. Artists include Bud Edmondson, Jae Drummond and Ann Jeffries, with work ranging from traditional to abstract.
Open House Sunday, Feb. 17, 1-5pm
The Artist Studio
8200 Menaul NE (Hoffmantown Shopping Center)

Caminos Distintos Exhibit at NHCC
Caminos Distintos celebrates the work of NM artists Patrocinio Barela, a Taos sculptor, and Edward Gonzales, an Albuquerque painter and printmaker. Each artist blazed trails, locally and nationally, and helped to dispel stereotypes of Hispanics and their art. The exhibit will also highlight the works of other important NM artists and writers inspired by Barela’s creative legacy. The opening is followed by a lecture and curator’s tour on Saturday. For more information go to the NHCC website.
Reception Friday, Feb. 22, 6pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 Fourth Street SW
(505) 246-2261
nhccnm.org

Jiminez’ Mustang finally installed at Denver Airport
The 32 foot high mustang sculpture that took Luis Jiminez’ life in 2006 is finally at home in Denver. To read the story, go to this link at the Rocky Mountain News.

Performing Arts
Theater, Dance, Lectures, Poetry and more

Madagascar opens at