“It was grace that brought….it was grace that leaves us whole…”
Dedicated to the planet earth, where some suggests that humans are stewards for the planet’s well being. Here is a call for Americans to unite, and once again change the world for good, health, freedom, and harmony.
Yes listen to several versions:
“I once was lost, but now I am found….”
“I was once blind, but now I see….”
Now that I see, I can alter my ways, and help others realize our mutual response ability.
Let us sing together and work together to cherish our planet, our country, and one another. Let us work together for the healing of our mother earth.
I just watched a fantastic film on DVD called Amazing Grace. It told the story of Mr. William Wilberforce and a long fight against slavery as commerce for England.
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.
What would happen if cars did not need oil? If houses were heated by the sun? If jobs were created at home to help with our conversion. Make a few links and spread the word.
www.sfcmf.org
I love receiving the SFCMF’s newletter because it shows the inside workings of the organization and how things get done. Read on….
In This Issue…
Festival Launches Santa Fe Merchants for Music Campaign
Youth Concerts Bring the Magic of Chamber Music to Life
Volunteer Profile: John Burke
2008-09 American Composer Residency Program Announced
End of Year Strings in our Schools Concerts a Great Success
Youth Concerts Bring the Magic of Chamber Music to Life
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival’s 2008 Youth Concert Series brings the magic of chamber music to life with engaging, educational and interactive performances specifically created for young people. The fun-filled, free-to-the-public late morning series of five concerts is held at St. Francis Auditorium, and is generously sponsored by Community Bank. Featuring Festival artists, the Youth Concert performances offer a variety of music drawn directly from the Festival’s regular programming. This season’s artists and performance dates are:
Guitarist Simon Wynberg and narrator Jonathan Richards on Monday, July 21 at 10 am
Imani Winds on Monday, July 28 at 10 am
The Perlman-Schmidt-Bailey Trio on Monday, August 4 at 10 am
The Orion String Quartet on Friday, August 8 at 10 am
Percussionists Joseph Ferraro, Gregg Koyle, Jeff Milarsky, and Dave Tolen on Tuesday, August 12 at 11 am.
For more information on the Festival’s Youth Concert Series, please contact Kristen Tidwell, Development & Outreach director at 505.983.2075 ext. 108.
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Volunteer Profile - John Burke
John Burke is entering his second season as a volunteer with the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. (His wife, photographer Barbara Hadley, also volunteers.) Having lived for 35 years in the cultural metropolis of Washington, DC, the couple relocated to Santa Fe three years ago, having found the city to have a wonderful combination of the cultural offerings that they were accustomed to on the East Coast. A former organist who studied the instrument from the age of 12 and performed all through high school and college as a church organist, John enjoys all kinds of music (he also played French horn during high school). He and Barbara became involved with the Festival through friends who also volunteer. Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Newsletter recently spoke with John at his home in Santa Fe:
As a volunteer for the Festival, what are your responsibilities?
I serve as an Usher at the St Francis concerts. I enjoy ushering the concerts. I also usher for the Desert Chorale and the Santa Fe Film Festival. Last season, I ushered mainly for the Festival’s individual singers’ performances; this year I’ll be working more at some of the ensemble chamber music performances.
What do you like about St Francis Auditorium?
It’s a wonderful space; it’s quite beautiful, small and intimate.
What do you like about the Lensic?
It’s a great space too. Coming from DC with the Kennedy Center, it’s a fairly intimate hall. There are no seats where you don’t have good sound.
What do you feel it is about the Festival that makes it so special and unique?
One of the things I’d have to say is the location. Santa Fe is very unique and just an incredible place. Considering the size of the city, the talent that the Festival attracts is pretty incredible. They want to come to Santa Fe and perform because they obviously like being here. The audiences that go to concerts are very responsive and really supportive. Many of the concerts sell out at both halls. I remember one concert where I ushered for Benedictine monks performing chants. It’s interesting to have the opportunity to hear some things you wouldn’t normally experience. Another wonderful thing is that you get to meet the artists after they perform at St. Francis.
When visitors from out of town come to Santa Fe, in addition to the Festival, what other activities or restaurants, stores do you suggest they visit to round out their trip?
My wife Barbara and I have two grandkids, ages 3 and 5 in LA. For small children, the Children’s Museum is wonderful. We also like to go to Harry’s Roadhouse and the Cowgirl, which has a very funky, Santa Fe style. It’s very popular, absolutely packed at lunch time, and it attracts an eclectic group of people.
If you had to describe the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival in three words, what would they be?
How about three phrases? Variety, a gift to Santa Fe, and - for the serious classical music lover.
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Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival’s
2008-2009 American Composer Residency Program: Featuring Renowned Artists
Roberto Sierra, Joan Tower, Gunther Schuller and George Tsontakis
The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival has announced its 2008-09 American Composer Residency program. The program, which celebrates the importance of chamber music and its evolution in the United States, runs through the 2008 and 2009 summer seasons. It will provide members of the Santa Fe community and visitors to the Festival with the opportunity to interact with some of today’s most highly acclaimed American composers through pre-concert discussions, master classes and recordings. The 2008 season will feature contemporary composers Roberto Sierra (pictured above), Joan Tower and Marc Neikrug; the 2009 season will feature Gunther Schuller and George Tsontakis.
Made possible through a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment of the Arts’ American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius initiative, the Residency activities will revolve around the works of American composers participating in the Residency program, and presented by the Festival during the Festival’s 36th and 37th seasons. Concerts during the 2008 and 2009 summers feature the works of American composers Roberto Sierra, Joan Tower, Gunther Schuller (pictured above), George Tsontakis and Marc Neikrug.
Festival guests and local community members will have the opportunity to interact with some of today’s most renowned American composers in a few ways:
Concertgoers will enjoy free pre-concert discussions an hour before each performance featuring a visiting composer’s work, led by Festival artistic director and fellow composer Marc Neikrug or Steven Ovitsky, and consisting of an interview with the composer and Q & A with the audience. 2008 Concerts featuring the pre-concert discussions include: July 27th and 28th, August 20th and August 24th.
Composition students from the University of New Mexico and the College of Santa Fe will have the chance to interact with award-winning composers. They will attend a dress rehearsal and performance of each composer’s work and participate in master classes and seminars led by the composers.
The residency will also provide future audiences with the opportunity to get to know these American composers and their work a bit better through the last portion of the project. All performances, pre-concert discussions and master classes will be professionally recorded both on audio CD and DVD for archival and educational purposes. The information will be available for download from the Festival’s website at a future date, as well as being broadcast on the Festival’s nationally syndicated radio series.
For more information on the American Composers Residency Program, please visit the Festival’s website at www.sfcmf.org.
By going to the site, you can learn a lot more about the festival’s programs and the artists performing this summer.
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Welcome to undergroundARTS, a weekly newsletter of happenings and opportunities in the arts in the Albuquerque area. www.abqarts.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.
Mary MacIntyre comments:
Some of us may never have heard of Utah Phillips. He was however a great teller of stories and with his music told grand tales of Americana. As you get a little older, you can look back and realise how much of what life used to be, the events one takes for granted soon become history, lost to the eyes and ears of the next generation, well, actually the present high speed generation. It appears that Utah Phillips understood the power of folklore long ago, and did his part to keep some alive for us, now already passing into an older generation.
May you listen to his songs, and hear the man speak for himself.
I hope you took some time to watch these videos. You’ll see he wasn’t afraid to speak his mind, he also had a lot to say about coming together.
This is a must see video. Let us remember this great orator. Also there are more videos on youtube.com
There’s more to this newsletter!!!! If you want details: www.abqarts.com
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
OK, If you go back a few blogs, you can read all about tonights concert. Been working in the yard a lot and so this is primarily a reminder. Also there is a great resource section at the end of this blog.
FRIDAY MAY 30 8 PM $10
BUGS HENDERSON
& T H E S H U F F L E K I N G S
Vintage and original soul, hot R & B!
www.pleasurepilots.com
SUNDAY JUNE 1 3-6 PM On the Patio By Donation
WHITE BUFFALO PRESENTS
THE DEBUT OF A NEW MUSIC SERIES
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS ON THE PATIO
The PUB & GRILL at the SFBC
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFITTING THE
MUSICIANS EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND
ALL MUSICIANS WELCOME! www.whitebuffalomusic.com
SUNDAY JUNE 1 7 PM $5
SYD MASTERS and the SWING RIDERS
Vintage cowboy western swing!
www.sydmasters.com
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!
For Immediate Release: Date
For Information, Call Tom Ross: 505-470-7932
Obamarama Features T-shirt Designs by Artists of all Ages
Event at Santa Fe’s Hahn-Ross Gallery will feature T-shirts designed by 50 artists inspired by Barack Obama and his vision for a brighter future
SANTA FE, NM, [DATE] – Sprouts for Change and members of Santa Fe Grassroots for Obama will host an exhibit of T-shirts inspired by Presidential Candidate Barack Obama and his vision for a brighter future at Santa Fe’s Hahn Ross Gallery, 409 Canyon Rd., on July 6th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The exhibit will feature 50 artists ranging in ages from 7 to 90, a diverse cross section of New Mexico young people, as well as locally and nationally prominent artists.
“Barack Obama’s unique and refreshing vision for the future is changing the nature of American politics and driving a new wave of passion from the ground up,” said Tom Ross, founder of Sprouts for Change. “This event is intended to give a creative voice to people who have been inspired by Senator Obama and to raise awareness of his campaign among the young people of the country who are our future leaders. We hope that these works will be a touching illustration of the impact that Senator Obama’s vision continues to have on people of all ages.”
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Obama Extravaganza/2
The marimba ensemble “Kids of the SBO” will be playing at the event as well as other Santa Fe bands; refreshments will be provided by The Teahouse; and cakes decorated with the children’s artwork will be served- all in the spirit of celebrating Barack Obama’s unique vision of a brighter future.
The filmmaker, Jordan McKittrick is making of a video of the project and it will be premiered at the event. The seventeen year-old filmmaker’s recent documentary about survivors of the atomic bomb in Japan, and its impact here in New Mexico was screened at the Taos Shortz Film Festival.
All of the T-shirt designs exhibited at the event will be for sale both at the gallery and online in the Sprouts for Change virtual gallery at www.sproutsforchange.com. A select group of the shirts will be chosen to be given to the New Mexico Obama delegates to wear at the Democratic Convention in Denver in August. Profits from the sale of the shirts will benefit Meds and Food for Kids an international nonprofit organization working to combat malnutrition. The sale of seven shirts can literally save one child’s life.
“Sprouts for Change” was created to enable artists of all ages to act as agents of change, providing artistic opportunities for young people and adults to express themselves about issues facing their communities,” said Ross. “Art can be a powerful driver of positive change.”
I’m including this announcement because I am moved by the people who have been inspired to action by Senator Barack Obama. Such faith and committment with the bonus of action propels the power of our democracy. I also admire Mr. Tom Ross’ example for and encouragement of his daughter. She knows, or is experiencing the opportunity of making a contribution and difference that aligns with her personal politics and vision. She isn’t just learning about current events and issues, she’s participating in the political process up front and center. She witnesses the good that her work creates.
Imagine if 20 million young voters also organized and had projects they chose to support. The impact would be incredible. If you read this, stop and consider starting your own group, or at least buy a lot of t-shirts from Sprouts for Change. Hmmm…how many Obamarama’s could be held on July 6th. All you need is food, a band, and a lot of t-shirts! Join the fun. Organize. Tell your friends. IF you are in Santa Fe, stop by the gallery. Also you can start ordering T-shirts now. www.sproutsforchange.com
On the Sprouts for Change website there is a link to this page:
I was impressed when TOm ROss talked about this charity that they will fund (some) and when he said, “If $68 could save a child’s life…” I asked for permission right there to blog about this project.
Mission
Meds & Food for Kids (MFK) is leading the charge to cure child malnutrition in Haiti, the poorest country in the Western hemisphere.
Our goal is “Alive at Five”: to ensure that children remain well-nourished and healthy through the toddler years, giving them a chance for normal growth and development into adulthood.
Innovation
MFK combats childhood malnutrition using an innovative new approach: Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF). Our product is Medika Mamba, an energy dense peanut butter, significantly fortified with protein and nutritional supplements. The name Medika Mamba means “peanut butter medicine” in the Haitian Creole language.
Malnutrition is the underlying cause of death for many children in Haiti. Medika Mamba restores children to health within the family setting. It needs no cooking or preparation, doesn’t spoil, and is easily administered by caregivers. And it is tasty!
We see the proof daily: Six to eight weeks after they start treatment with Medika Mamba, these children are transformed. They are normal for weight for height. Their sparse, reddish hair grows in thick and black. They look healthy and energetic. Their eyes are bright and clear.
Finally, Medika Mamba is produced in Haiti. We benefit the Haitian economy by employing and purchasing locally, and we work extensively with farmers to improve their agricultural practices.
Call to Action
Over 13% of children in Haiti are malnourished. Meds & Food for Kids is scaling up production to provide Medika Mamba nationwide.
You can help. It costs only $68 to save a child’s life using Medika Mamba, which costs $4.25/kg. It takes an average of 15 kg to cure a child.
Meds & Food for Kids (MFK) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization.
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Have thoughts about this? Want to help? Know people who could help or spread the word? Share this blog or the links. What is empowering is how a small group of people started with one idea and how it just keeps expanding.
When change happens so fast, and people are concerned but don’t know what to do, groups like this offers everyone with a focus and direct ways they can help. We expand our humaity through giving. We also empower ourselves and those around us. Find ways to help. Each of us can make a difference.
Bugs Henderson: Just listen. Then go get your ticket. Then get a designated driver. You could come early and go to the tasting room, but really now wouldn’t it make more sense to get your tickets?
Side commercial go to the lensic.com and get tickets for the women’s festival this weekend.
OK confession, I am listening to youtube and Bugs Henderson has woken me up and is blowing my mind with endurance and fingerwork hwy 61. This is classic blues rock. I’ve taken a few “breaks to a sit down boogie. Well, just listen here for awhile.
You can go to the previous blog to hear hwy 61. I changed my mind here is HWY 61.
I did a coupple of hours of garden work again tonight, and then watering as well. Seeds have become seedlilngs, my mints are growing, lots of stuff are blooming. Found a narcissus a lte bloomer, and I may even have hollyhocks that bloom this year.
Ever notice that we now have instant gardens. I do need to get seeds, but most of the annuals are purchased blooming. In the old days there was a lot more patience and care to get seedlings strong and healthy.
Here’s some news.
THURSDAY MAY 29 7:30 PM $5
ALISTER M
FOLK ROCK/ALTERNATIVE FROM LAS CRUCES!
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
The LUSITANIA
Don’t go down with the ship!
Americana and acoustic music country music from El Paso!
www.myspace.com/alisterm
www.myspace.com/lusitaniarock
FRIDAY MAY 30 8 PM
BUGS HENDERSON
& T H E S H U F F L E K I N G S
Amazing blues rock guitar icon from Texas, A MUST-SEE!
www.bugshenderson.com
SATURDAY MAY 31 8 PM $7
THE PLEASURE PILOTS
Vintage and original soul, hot R & B!
www.pleasurepilots.com
SUNDAY JUNE 1 7 PM $5
SYD MASTERS and the SWING RIDERS
Vintage cowboy western swing!
www.sydmasters.com
UPCOMING AT THE PUB AND GRILL
MONDAY JUNE 2 6:30 PM $20 / $25
B E I R U T
THE BRUNETTES
TUESDAY JUNE 3 7:30 PM $5
D E L T A N O V E
WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 6:30 PM $10
THE BELLEVILLE OUTFIT
A N D
PATRICE PIKE
THURSDAY JUNE 5 $10 ADVANCE / $12 DOOR GRUPO
FANTASMA
FRIDAY JUNE 6 $23 ADVANCE / $28 DOOR
X
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
THE DETROIT COBRAS
SUNDAY JUNE 8 7 PM $10
MICHAEL HEARNE & SXSW
WEDNESDAYS IN JUNE 11, 18, 25 7 PM No Cover
OPEN MIC. NIGHTS
HOSTED BY JASON REED
FRIDAY JUNE 13 7:30 PM $5
ROUND MOUNTAIN
SATURDAY JUNE 14 8 PM $21 ADVANCE / $25 DOOR
THE REVEREND HORTON
Lost part of a previous post so here goes again….Los Mayos Restaurant, www.losmayasrestaurante.com, Yum Serving Northern New Mexican & Traditional Mexican Yum
santa fe style cuisine
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.
Let’s dance and learn more about Savor Cuban Street MUsic ala Santa Fe NM. It must be a busy night as the computer is on slow crank. I am fading fast and have to get up early. I wanted to add more information from the Savor Music site as I was delightfully impressed by the famous Victor Alvarez. It’s good to actually hear someone before you learn that they are relatively famous. I got the notion that he was an exceptional musician from listening to him. (read previous post). So it was easy to go up to him during break and ask for his card. He responded graciously, and his site is full of information. Some is listed below. www.savormusic.com
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!
Los Mayos Restaurant, www.losmayasrestaurante.com, Yum Serving Northern New Mexican & Traditional Mexican Yum
santa fe style cuisine
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.
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 / $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.
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”
It’ll be weed harvesting soon, as this much rain is making everything grow, grow, grow and sparkle with a vitality that the ionized raindrops only motehr earth provides. Procrastination won’t serve me well now.
Home not feeling well another day. I was just going to drive to the post office when my car’s temperature gauge soared to high again. So I stopped by the mechanic’s and he explained several options and I went off to the Post Office and safely returned to spend 5 plus hours in his waiting area. Fortunately he had good reading material. He would have provided me a ride home but I had no way to get back, and the repair was eating up $ already so I just stayed. I did get the work done and the car is safer for awhile longer. I was lucky this time. Thank goodness.
Please note the information on Delbert Charging Crow. Delbert is an amzing artist and his works are filled with inspiration. Long ago he would come visit me in a shop in Santa Fe, and whenever I could, I would purchase a small piece of his sculpture. If you can attend his workshop you can open yourself to a deeper understanding of carving that flies far beyond skills alone.
If you can’t attend, then contact him and review his work so that you could invite the spirit of these artworks into your home.
Stone Carving with Delbert Charging Crow
There is still time to sign up for this two-day beginners workshop taught by Delbert Charging Crow, Oglala Lakota fetish carver. You will learn the process of selecting a stone, how to recognize the shape within the stone, the tools to use, and the carving techniques to bring it forth.
Workshop Sat-Sun, May 31-June 1, 9am- 5pm
Mama’s Minerals
1100 San Mateo NE
(505) 266-8443 mamasminer als.com
The rest of the weekend.:
Performing Arts
Theater, Dance, Lectures, Poetry and more …
Mamet Festival at The Cell
A weekend of rarely performed, short Mamet works interspersed with other Mamet-centered activities. David Mamet, writer of such greats as Oleanna and Glengarry Glen Ross, brings an intimate, urban consciousness to his short works highlighting dynamics of family, relationships, and the inevitable need for connection within the human journey - all with a great sense of perspective and humor. Performers include Maria Ashna, Evan Garrett, David Lang, Desiree Lang, Justin Lenderking, Diane McGee and Laurie Thomas. One weekend only.
Performances Fri-Sat, May 23-24, 8pm - Sun, May 25, 2pm
The Cell Theatre
700 First St. NW
(505) 766-9412
fusionabq.org
Yellow Cab at Adobe Theater
Driving a taxi at night gives a perspective on Albuquerque that few citizens experience. Anthropologist Robert Leonard’s book, ‘Yellow Cab’ has been adapted for the stage by Phil Bock and will receive its world premiere at the ADOBE in June. (Some adult material).
Performances Fri-Sat, May 23-24 at 8pm, Sun. May 25 at 2pm
Adobe Theater
9813 4th St. NW
(505) 898-9222
adobetheater.co m
Saturday Sunset Series at Elena Gallegos
Saturday kicks off the Saturday Sunset Series at Elena Gallegos Picnic Area Amphitheater featuring talks, demonstrations and shows by some of Albuquerque’s best speakers, teachers and performers. This Saturday enjoy Elhazar: The Flowers - Middle Eastern dancing by students of Millie Achramovitch.
Performance Saturday, May 24, 7pm
Elena Gallegos Park
located at the east end of Simms Park Road east of Tramway Blvd. just north of Academy.
Music
musical performances, workshops and festivals
The Governors of War at The Agency
Resident house band, Agency E, will be performing the two hour rock opera style show. Incorporating video projections, computer generated audio and live musical instruments, The Governors of War pushes the boundaries of underground entertainment and culture.
Performance Friday, May 23, 8pm
The Agency
111 4th St. SW
the- agency.org
2nd Annual Q Jam Music Festival and Sustainability Fair
This one-stop learning experience will help you understand more about the critical need to live more sustainable lives. Exhibitors and presenters offer free advice, resources and information on how to make the shift toward a more sustainable lifestyle. Enjoy incredible entertainment at the same time as the Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza rocks with the sounds of three major musical acts:
2pm - Indigenous, a Native American group
4pm - Ruthie Foster delivers blues, gospel and soul
6pm - Keb’ Mo”, a blues legend with multiple Grammy awards.
Special Event Saturday, May 24, 2-7pm
Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza Downtown
For more information call 311
cabq.gov
Albuquerque Wine Festival all weekend
Three days - noon to 6pm, enjoy wine tasting, and great music including Albuquerque favorite Le Chat Lunatique on Monday at 3:15. Monday is Military Monday with a $3 discount off the $15 admission for active duty military. (Your admission includes a souvenir wine glass.)
Special Event Sat-Mon, May 24-26, noon-6pm Balloon Fiesta Park
I-25 at Alameda
abqwinefestival .com
Rock The 9 Native American Rock and Roll Festival
Featuring the music and art of many aspiring Native American musicians and artists as well as some of its most distinguished visionaries including The Old Main and Saving Damsels (Albuquerque); Rocking Horse (Low Mountain, AZ); Coalition (Tuba City, AZ); Keith Secola (Tempe, AZ) and Derek Miller (Ontario
