Albuquerque, NM

Do go see this movie on a DVD. On the near of July 4, when the country will rise up and celebrate the birth of our nation, with dance, pancake breakfasts, music festivals, and fireworks, how many will reflect on the history of economics, commerce, wars, and our most recently denied challenge: global warming.

In the movie, Mr Wiberforce took on an overwhelming challenge and experienced many defeats. Yet, with the help of a woman, he regained his health and returned to his mission where he in a fine strategic move used a political ploy to put an end to slavery for the British empire. He also awakened a people’s sense of morality.

In these days the concept of morality seldom rises to challenge commerce running destructively wild on a rampage destined for destruction. Errant wars divert the people’s conscience so that powers to be can ignore our plant’s health, our elder’s medical care, among multiple other human issues.

What is America’s sense of morality where oil is concerned. In the USA, government and industry lunge forward gasping for more drilling, more nuclear power plants, more coal plants, hoping that their desperation will garnish more power, pollution, and control. Perhaps as stated in the movie, “the King is Mad…and the corporations crazy.

Industry, as in the movie, has lost all moral consciousness. Humans matter not, nor does the planet that sustains us. All too many good people are trapped in the guise of profit and need. I dare note if we combined 20% of the oil companies massive profit, and 40% of our militaries bomb budget, we could convert to alternate fuel and energy sources. Plus there would be plenty of new homegrown USA jobs for American workers. Alas morality and responsibility are values not in vogue by many these days.

Perhaps this fourth of July, we need to look deeply at our roots. Remember what America used to be. Commit ourselves to rid ourselves of an oppressive regime, and scandoulous and racketeerring commerce. Perhaps we need to stand united and find real solutions to our energy needs, and our planet’s health. Perhaps, even take responsibilty for taking care of the earth.

THURSDAY JULY 3 $10 / $15
FAN MAN PRESENTS
REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND

“Like Robert Johnson on crack……”
The three-piece from Indianapolis kills with a high-energy sound steeped in classic Blues tradition. With acoustic guitar, dobro, a minimal drum kit and washboard, the trio concocts a rousing, hyper and authentic brand of Blues that sounds like the backwaters of the Mississippi delta. The Rev. Peyton has a voice dripping with the hallowed, life-worn distinctiveness of the masters, while brother Jayme Peyton (drums) and The Rev’s wife, “Washboard” Breezy, stir up a tornadic rhythmic whirl.
www.myspace.com/therevpeytonsbigdamnband

FRIDAY JULY 4 7 PM $20 ADVANCE / $25 DOOR
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US!
FAN MAN PRESENTS
ROCK and ROLL ICON AND ULTIMATE SESSION LEGEND
LEON RUSSELL

Leon Russell is a music legend. In his 50 year career, he has played on, written and produced some of the best records in music. Leon has played on pop, rock, blues, country, bluegrass, gospel, and surf records. As a musician, singer, songwriter, he has collaborated with artists including Willie Nelson, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Bruce Hornsby, BB King, Gram Parsons, Barbara Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Ann-Margret, Marvin Gaye, and on and on…
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
SHARON LITTLE

This Philly-based sultry and smokey voiced singer-songwriter’s
style of soulful acoustic pop, rich vocals, and from-the-heart-songs provide an emotional melodic trip. Sharon has made the leap from waitressing and singing in the subway to opening for Robert Plant and Alison Krauss in record time, drawing rave reviews in the process!
THE ALEX MARYOL BAND

santa fe’s favorite rockin’ blues band
www.leonrussellrecords.com www.alexmaryol.com www.sharonlittle.com
BE SURE TO START YOUR 4TH OF JULY WITH

SEE YOU THERE!

FRIDAY JULY 5 6 PM $7
FEATHERICCI’S BIRTHDAY BASH
D-NUMBERS MISS GINGER

D Numbers’ broad range of influences and long process of group development have led to a complex and unique hybrid of instrumental rock and electronica. Their powerful live shows have earned them a diverse and loyal following, while their début CD, Lightparade, proves that the trio easily bridges the span between the stage and the studio.
Miss Ginger- Bending worlds into the next cyphers dimension.. I mention this because the intention of music takes me there, Or I take it. make a concious world, bringing soul from written word. Wax spun, beat percussion on hit, MC bustin’ through split lips…. Evidence of the reverance Music is our common reference point–taken. I prefer both dream state and to awaken. Manifest Destiny, Master craft with intention. This love is from Miss Ginger so be ready be set beat go.
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
joshua 23 fire by ting
www.dnumbers.com www.myspace.com/djmissginger

SUNDAY JULY 6 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 6 7 PM $10
BILL HEARNE’S
ROADHOUSE REVUE

CLASSIC COUNTRY & ELECTRIC HONKY TONK FROM
A SANTA FE LEGEND!
www.billhearne.coM

Aching a bit, I returned home, stood and stred at another mess of weeds, all my own. So I did some more work, a relatively small section and watched the moon through drifting clouds, and a tall tree. Both my cats came out to visit, and once my black cat, Jasper, sitting on the stairs railing, was caught gazing at the nearly full moon. I never witnessed her do that before.

Here’s some news about music in town from SFBC. www.santafebrewingcompany.com

TUESDAY JUNE 17 7:30 PM $20 ADVANCE / $25 DOOR
THE DRIVE BY TRUCKERS

The HOME FRONT 2008 WORLD TOUR
Hot off their weekend appearance at Bonnaroo!
Killer Indie-southern rock from Athens, GA.!
www.drivebytruckers.com
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
DEAD CONFEDERATE

The fast-rising sonically-powerful stars of the burgeoning psychedelia-dosed rock scene of Atlanta, GA.
www.deadconfederate.com

WEDNESDAY JUNE 18 7 PM No Cover
OPEN MIC. NIGHT
Don’t be shy!
HOSTED BY JASON REED
Singers, songwriters,
musicians all welcome!
www.myspace.com/sfbcopenmic
Thursday June 19 2008 7-10 PM All Ages
$10 - $20 Suggested Donation
Sustainable Global Leadership Alliance
presents
A Benefit Celebration
for
Young Leaders of New Mexico
featuring
WAGOGO
Wagogo is an eclectic group of musicians born, raised, and loved in Albuquerque, NM, that make a rhythmic cocktail out of their Chicano influences, Northern Mexico folk songs, warm calypso, island grooves, and the captivating spirit music of Zimbabwe. www.wagogobanda.com
With very special Guests: Mari Soto, a Balinese gong procession, and fire dancers. There will be a silent auction courtesy of local artists & retailers.

www.myspace.com/sfbcopenmic

FRIDAY JUNE 20 7:30 PM $5
J U S T U S

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

Hi

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

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

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

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

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

There are 5 good blogs before this. Take some time to peruse. Especially the ones on Sprouts For Change (sproutsforchange.com )

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VICTOR ALVAREZ:Cuban born award-winning mandolinist and guitarist, Victor has traveled the world with his salsa orchestra The LA Express. He has recorded under the labels of AAPA and North to South. Victor sings and plays mandolin as a Cuban laud and also plays guitar with Savor. (1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have some fun and party often around the town.

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

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

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

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

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

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

From the thirstyear festival site:

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

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

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

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

MORE INFO & TICKETS

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

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

MORE INFO & TICKETS

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

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

MORE INFO & TICKETS

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

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

MORE INFO & TICKETS

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

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

MORE INFO & TICKETS

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

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

MORE INFO & TICKETS

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

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

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

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

SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATIONS

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

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

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

MORE ACCOMMODATIONS

BECOME A SOUTHWEST ROOTS MUSIC MEMBER

SOUTHWEST ROOTS MUSIC MEMBERS RECEIVE:

*10% off tickets to all events.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ORIGINAL 98.1
KBAC Radio Free Santa Fe

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

THE LUNCH LADY!
Check out Joann “The Lunch Lady” Orner, Mon-Fri from 11 AM - 3 PM, with Two-For-One music spins at Noon! On Fridays at about Noon , Justin or Jeff from the Pub & Grill join Joann to talk about what’s happening at the PUB AND GRILL at the SFBC , and the live music scene in Santa Fe! Tune in!
HOUSE BAND FRIDAYS
There’s a great weekly feature on the original 98.1 KBAC Radio Free Santa Fe, hosted by the one and only Honey Harris! HBF features interviews, performances, chit-chat, CD tracks, and glimpses into the fascinating and glamorous personal lives of local bands and musicians, every Friday morning from 10 to 11 AM! If you’re a musician, or in a band, send an e-mail to honey@huttonbroadcasting.com for a chance to be on the show! This week’s guest:
COCO O’CONNER

ETHEREAL MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST POP ELECTRONICA

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

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

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

For the latest dance news in Santa Fe, tune in
KSFR 101.1 FM - Santa Fe Public Radio,
and check out GOTTA DANCE
With your dancing hosts Randy Forrester & Dee Smith
A diverse mix of music you’ll want to dance to, featuring local musicians and dancers live in the studio, all the news on where to kick up your heels this week, and upcoming dance events in the Santa Fe area! EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 7-8 PM-No Cover! www.gottadance@ksfr.org
THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR
SUPPORTING LIVE MUSIC IN SANTA FE!
WE WILL CONTINUE TO STRIVE TO BRING YOU
THE BEST IN LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL MUSIC!
We realize there’s a lot of live music to choose from out there; we thank you all for your continued patronage and support, and look forward to seeing you soon at the
PUB & GRILL!
If you don’t come here, please go see live music somewhere!
For more information on us, please check out our web site at:
www.thepubandgrill.com
GET OUT HERE! VOTED #1 BAR FOR LIVE MUSIC IN THE SF REPORTER’S 2007 BEST OF SANTA FE ISSUE-THANK YOU SANTA FE! SERVING TASTY BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK-DAILY SPECIALS-AWARD WINNING MOUTH-WATERING WORLD CLASS COLD CRAFT SFBC BEERS ON TAP-NM WINES-TAOS COW ICE CREAM-HOT CHOCOLATE-AIR CONDITIONED-FREE PARKING-COLOR TV-SUNSET PATIO-KID FREINDLY-WI FI HOTSPOT-INDOOR AND OUTDOOR STAGES-GET ON YOUR BIKE- ALL ACTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE-GET OFF THE DANG COUCH! IT’S NOT THAT COLD OUTSIDE AND IT’S STILL HOT IN HERE-CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL!
SEE YOU SOON!
37 FIRE PLACE - JUST OFF NM 14, SOUTH OF I-25
“AT THE TOP OF THE TURQUOISE TRAIL”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson
American Poet, Essayist and Lecturer

Few housekeeping notes: www.myitthings.com/photoqueen, need a free blog? www.herhangout.com, www.HerOtherLife.com, this is an exciting online thriller, read and share with friends!
Blogsville: www.countrymusicherald.com, www.about-seattlewa.com

I love youtube! I just set up so I could check out some music, and long ago I subscribed to this site for the above video and I really like the lyrics, the easy listening inviting music, and the interview. Take some time to slow down and listen to the interview. The irony, is what they are talking about includes some of what I planned to write about tonight.

BODY HEALING.

I live a pretty alternative life combining several independent projects, a PT job, flex schedules… even so there are stresses that can build up, and there are illnesses floating about, and even the healers can become sick. I was most upset when this morning my symptoms returned. I had had enough, and internally I panicked some because the symptoms were expanding. So I took action and listened to a friend, went off to the market determined to lick this exasperating bug. But as I said to my friend, “Fortunately, it’s a rainy day which I can do nothing and stay cozy inside.”

We live in a mountain desert where rain is a gift from the Gods (goddesses) and dirt roads get muddy, and many people simply don’t go out. I waited for the hail pellets to stop, thought ,”goodness, it’s winter again!” and was glad for the cooler weather. My short trip to the grocers took more than an hour (I went in for 3 things, and came out with $50 worth of stuff.) I was weak, dizzy, tired, with a mild fever as I walked up my driveway. I needed to eat.

First I had to feed the cats, water a few plants, put away the groceries, do a few other things and an hour later managed to microwave meal one. I sat on the couch with my two cats, my squash ravioli, an exotic cheese olive, nut plus spread on very tasty white sour dough bread. I ate slowly. Nausea subsided. Dessert: a ginger chew.

Advice: Get the three things, get out of the store. Get home rest.

I did pick up something different to help with the new symptons. Tease the body into healing. New solutions may be all you need. However healing goes much deeper than the ingredients. I recognized my panic about being sick still, and I took a chinese blend of herbs, and some rescue remedy cream to reduce the panic.

Lunch completed, water bottle nearby, I took a contemporary western to watch. 2 hours later, very bored but appreciative of a SW DVD, I was ready for a nap. Four or five hours later of deep sleep and some lucid dreaming, I was amazed by my shift of energy. A mini vision quest in my dreams. It was time to eat again, but first I had to find my water bottle, and write down some of what I realized in my dreams. Body healing has many aspects of discovery. Forgiving long past wounds helps. Stuff thought resolved, gentle cleansing and loving needed.

Another hour or two of writing. Just as reference so I might remember or expand this work. Back to the microwave, toast with that exotic dip and the other half of toast with blackberry conserve. This morning blackberry sounded awful: gag effect. Tonight ambrosia from the heavens. Thank you friend. Thank you God. Gratitude help everyday. It was raining again! Maybe some squash will sprout or the beans. A few more irises decided to bloom.

In the mid afternoon, I decided to write a blog, and a clap of thunder, and torrential rain appeared, and so I knew if I valued the computer, I’d best not work. Rest. Breathe the moist air and smell the chamisa and sage, the moist red soil, the spring flowers blooming, and be glad for life. It’s all quite romantic and dramatic here.

So tonight, while blogging, I’ve listened to Black Eagle: native American drumming, and now Michael Hearne. The rain is quieter now if not stopped. My body needs its evening before bed doseing.

Wherever you are, may blessings be abundant. May the earth support you with all the props and intuitive guides for your healing. May there be clean fresh air from spring rains, and a drum beating in your heart, and the power of your love restoring you to health.

THURSDAY MAY 22 7:30 PM $10
THE D E R A I L E R S

Pure hangdog honky tonk and classic country beats with a 60’s pop sensibility, from one of the hottest bands in Austin, Texas, touring in support of their hot new Buck Owens tribute album
“Under the Influence of Buck”.
www.derailers.com

FRIDAY MAY 23 8 PM $7 or 2 FOR $10!
THE ORIGINAL RADIO FREE SANTA FE 98.1 KBAC PRESENTS
P H I L B R O W N

PSYCHEDELIC GUITAR WIZARD
www.apachesfromparis.com

SATURDAY MAY 24 - 7:30 PM - $5
The CHERRY PICKERS
DONA D opens the show!
AN ALL-STAR LINE-UP OF SANTA FE’S FINEST MUSICIANS
KICK-ASS COUNTRY DANCE MUSIC
FEATURING
BILL PALMER-FELICIA FORD-SUSAN HYDE HOLMES-JOSH MARTIN-DAVID WALDROP

SUNDAY MAY 25 6 PM $18 ADVANCE / $23 DOOR
FAN MAN PRESENTS
B L U E R O D E O

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

UPCOMING AT THE PUB AND GRILL
MONDAY MAY 26 7:30 PM $5
JENN GRINELS
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
DANNY TRUJILLO
TUESDAY MAY 27 7:30 PM $5
EGYPT CENTRAL
WEDNESDAY MAY 28 7 PM No Cover
OPEN MIC. NIGHT
HOSTED BY JASON REED
THURSDAY MAY 29 7:30 PM $5
ALISTER M
The LUSITANIA
FRIDAY MAY 30 8 PM
BUGS HENDERSON
SATURDAY MAY 31 8 PM $7
THE PLEASURE PILOTS
SUNDAY JUNE 1 7 PM $5
SYD MASTERS and the SWING RIDERS
MONDAY JUNE 2 6:30 PM $20 / $25
B E I R U T
THE BRUNETTES
TUESDAY JUNE 3 7:30 PM $5

D E L T A N O V E

WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 6:30 PM $10

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

THE DETROIT COBRAS

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Visual Arts
Art Exhibits, Studio Tours, and more…

Placitas Studio Tour this weekend
Over 50 artists and artisans open their studios to share their pottery, paintings, prints, mosaics, jewelry, fused glass, sculpture, batik, water prisms and more. Shown is one of Greg Reiche’s sculptures incorporating stone, glass and steel. You can find Greg at Studio #21.Take I-25 to the Placitas exit (242), then 2.2 miles east on Highway 165 to Homestead Village Shopping Center for maps and tour information. This has become a traditional Mother’s Day weekend activity.
Studio Tour Sat. May 10 and Sun, May 11, 10- 5
Throughout Placitas
(505) 771-1006
placitasstudi otour.com Fiber Arts Guild showing at Arts Alliance
In honor of Mother’s Day, the May opening at Arts Alliance Gallery will be on May 9th featuring the Fiber Arts Guild. This is a juried group show limited to members of current co-sponsors of the AFAC activities. Fiber art of all techniques displayed plus a special display of original Baby Bonnets in honor of Mother’s Day.
Reception Friday, May 9, 5-8:30pm
Arts Alliance Gallery
1100 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Suite 10
(505) 268-1920
abqarts.org

A Brush with Life
Beginning tonight and continuing Saturday and Sunday at Ironic Horse Studio is A Brush with Life, recent portraits and landscapes in oil and a collection of figure drawings and sketches by Leo Neufeld. There will also be a figure drawing demonstration and discussion with the artist.
Reception Friday, May 9, 6-9pm
Ironic Horse Studio
416 Iron Ave. SE (east of Broadway)
(505) 924-2161
ironic- horse.com

A Standard Debut opens at 105 Studios
Photography, paintings, sculpture and works on paper by 105 Studios artists Kip Malone, Janet Yagoda Shagam, Wes Naman, Benjamin Winters, Cay Garcia, Derick Montez, Yeshe Linda Helander, Gayle Van Horn, Margaret Evangeline and Stacy Hawkinson as well as work by invited artists Mike Certo, Augustine Romero, Gabe Jaureguiberry, Barry McCormick, Mary Carter, Aaron Bass, Nancy Wiedower and Diane Orchard. The opening reception will include music by guitarist and singer Seth Hoffman.
Reception Saturday, May 10, 5-8pm
105 Studios
105 Fourth St. SW
(505) 363-3868

8th Annual Legacy Art Fundraiser
This fundraising auction and dinner is presented by St. Pius X High School Foundation and J.B. and Amado Pena’s Art has Heart Foundation. Funds educational scholarships.
Special Event Saturday, May 10, 6-10pm
Sandia Resort and Casino
Tramway and I-25
(505) 263-7063

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

Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls at N4th
Following the lives of friends and lovers, acquaintances and strangers, the play’s characters wander through Alaska, Hawaii, New York and Inner Borneo. Along the way, seemingly arbitrary encounters with an Incan mummy, Komodo Dragons, pinatas and other oddities, propel this bewildering but thought provoking story that has the lone common thread of an astrological occurrence known as Saturn’s Return. (Local IQ). Directed by Rebeca Mayorga and performed by In Strange Company. Runs through May 18th.
Performance Fri-Sat May 9-10 at 8pm, Sun May 11, 2pm
N4th Theater
4904 Fourth St. NW
(505) 344-4542
vsartsnm.org

Matachines at NHCC
The first ever gathering of Matachines dance groups from the southwest will take place at the NHCC, performing on both Friday and Saturday on the Plaza Mayor. There will also be workshops and panel discussions about the dance in the Wells Fargo Auditorium on both afternoons.
Special Event Friday, May 16, 11am-6pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 Fourth St. SW
(505) 246-2261
nhccnm.org

Congratulations KUNM!
For the 7th year in a row KUNM has been named Station of the Year by the NM Associated Press. KUNM News also won an impressive 17 AP awards in a division that includes the largest and most competitive stations in the state.

Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festive & Highland Games
This is a celebration of Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Manx and Galician culture. Experience the food, dance, music (including a harp gathering), athletics, costume and history of the Celtic heritage. I may go just to find out what Celtic dog demonstrations are all about!
Saturday, May 17 9am-5pm
Balloon Festival Park
700 Alameda NW (east of I-25)
(505) 453-0696

Cowboys are my Weakness at UNM
This sensually wild ride adapted from the critically- acclaimed novel by Pam Houston is a collection of strong, shrewd and very funny stories that is getting great reviews. (What else would you expect from Ticklock?) Presented by Tricklock Company. Continuing through May 18
Rodey Theater, UNM Center for the Arts
(505) 254-8393
tricklock.com

Music
musical performances, workshops and festivals

Wilco at Popejoy
Based in Chicago, Wilco has released a slew of CDs, each of which stretches the boundaries of outlaw country and good, old fashioned Americana folk-rock. Wilco’s musicianship is among the best and tightest in their genre. Opening for Wilco is the Retribution Gospel Choir, featuring Alan Sparhawk and Matt Livingston from the band Low. An AMP production.
Performance Friday, May 9, 8pm
Popejoy Hall
UNM Center for the Arts
UNM’s Ticketing Service

Lo Maduro de La Cultura 15th Anniversary
One of Albuquerque’s cultural treasures, Lo Maduro is celebrating 15 years of bringing cultural entertainment to Albuquerque with a special performance by Los Reyes de Albuquerque at the Historic Kimo Theatre. For nearly half a century, Los Reyes de Albuquerque has brought audiences traditional Hispanic music. Co- founders Roberto Martinez, Sr. and Ray Flores created Los Reyes in 1962. In 2003 Roberto and his son, Lorenzo, received the National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship Award. General admission tickets only $5.
Performance Saturday, May 10, 7-9pm
KiMo Theatre
423 Central NW
(505) 768-3544

Mother’s Day Band Concert in Old Town
Celebrate Mothers on their special day with a free concert at the Gazebo. The Ambush Brass Band, a trombone group, will perform ragtime, marches, classical, American ballads, jazz and oldies to entertain all generations.
Concert Sunday, May 11, 10am-4pm
Old Town Plaza
Call 311 for more information

Annual Mother’s Day Symphony Concert at the Zoo
One of the most popular Mother’s Day events in Albuquerque, the annual Symphony Concert on the lawn features the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Roger Melone performing works by Mozart, Sousa, Borodin and more.Each year, the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra invites the winner of the Jackie McGehee Young Artists’ Competition to perform with them at the Mother’s Day Concert. The winner this year is 10-year-old Gregory Martin who lives in Farmington. The concert is included with regular zoo admission and there is no charge for children two and under. Lawn seating, so bring chairs. Food will be available for purchase; No alcoholic beverages. FREE Park & Ride will be operating. Call 311 for more detailed information.
Concert Sunday, May 11, 2-3pm
Rio Grande Zoo
903 Tenth Street SW
(505) 764-6200

Creative Soundspace 2008 at the Outpost Check out some fine jazz at the Outpost next weekend with Oluyemi Thomas & Henry Grimes Friday night and Chris Jonas and Nakatani/Weaver/Balistreri on Saturday night. Presented by Outpost Performance Space in partnership with High Mayhem.
Performances Fri-Sat, May 16-17, 7:30pm
Outpost Performance Space
210 Yale SE
(505) 268-0044
outpostspace.org

Enjoy Lunch and Live Music on Civic Plaza
What are those great sounds coming from Civic Plaza at Noon on Wednesdays? The City of Albuquerque’s Cultural Services Department is making lunchtime a lot more fun for area workers and visitors with with Lunchtime Concerts on the Plaza. The one-hour concerts offer anyone in the downtown area the opportunity to brown-bag or purchase food from any of the many nearby cafes and restaurants, then enjoy dining in the outdoors while listening to great music. The David Kurtz Band ends the season on May 14th with melodic pop rock sounds.
For more information, call 311

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 will be Alice Neel screening May 10-11 at 2pm. All seats are $5. Filmmaker Andrew Neel explores the life and art of his grandmother, celebrated American painter Alice Neel. A single mother whose defiance of convention fueled a dynamic creativity that helped her overcome the limitations imposed on her as a female artist, Alice Neel offers insight into the woman whose remarkable portraits still possess the power to move and inspire. View a trailer
May 10-11, 2pm
The Guild Cinema
3405 Central NE
(505) 255-1848
guildcinema.com

NM Filmmakers Showcase 2008
The 4th annual NM Filmmakers Showcase is a non- juried, non-competitive series of open screenings designed to expose and celebrate the work of New Mexico filmmakers. The four day event offers local directors, producers and screenwriters a chance to have their short or feature-length work shown publicly on the big screen. All screenings are free and there is no entry fee to submit a film. Narrative, documentary, animated and experimental films will be accepted. Favorite films will be selected by the audience and a panel of local filmmakers, to be shown in three NM cities in the summer of 2008. Guests will be able to meet the filmmakers at a gathering at Laru, 3413 Central NE (3 doors down from the Guild) from 6-7 on opening night, May 15. View the complete line up her e.
Screening May 15-18
The Guild Cinema
3405 Central NE
(505) 255-1848
guildcinema.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

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