Hi everyone, due to technical difficulties I have been unable to write here for awhile. But today I am back and I will return this evening to catch up with more details, etc. Especially some music. It summertime, so let’s play, dance, and have some fun. Here’s some news, and look at the previous blog too.
Hello,
I am sending press releases re our upcoming Summer Music Festival concerts on 7/18 & 7/19, and 7/25 & 7/26. Please distribute the information for us. Thank you for helping us promote our concerts! Please call or email if you have any questions.
Concepcion Lopez-Cherry
Administrative & Marketing Assistant
New Mexico Jazz Workshop
505-255-9798
P R E S S R E L E A S E
New Mexico Jazz Workshop 5500 Lomas Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-255-9798 Fax: 505-232-8420
The New Mexico Jazz Workshop presents its
32nd Annual Summer Music Festival
“Salsa and Jazz/Blues Under the Stars”
Presenting:
Son Como Son
Friday, July 18, 7:00-10:00 pm
Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater
2000 Mountain Road NW, Old Town Albuquerque
Son Como Son (in partnership with the New Mexico Jazz Festival) –
Friday, July 18, 7:00-10:00 pm:
Led by Cesar Bauvallet, with over twenty-one years experience as a performer, arranger, and composer in Cuba and the U.S., Son Como Son has performed with such legends as Eddie Palmieri, The Afro-Cuban All-Stars, Poncho Sanchez, and Los Van Van. Son Como Son will perform at three Salsa Under The Stars Concerts this year. Audiences can expect a truly superior night of dancing to the spirited music of this seminal Salsa band.
Admission: $12 Adults; $10 Seniors (60+) and Students w/ID; $9 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members.
Pleasure Pilots, Memphis P’Tails,
and Chris Dracup
Saturday, July 19, 7:00-10:00 pm
Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater
2000 Mountain Road NW, Old Town Albuquerque
Pleasure Pilots, Memphis P’Tails, and Chris Dracup –
Saturday, July 19, 7:00-10:00 pm:
The Pleasure Pilots is a popular New Mexico-based dance band playing rocking vintage rhythm and blues, swing and jump music. Instrumentation includes: guitar, piano and Hammond B3, drums, bass, tenor and baritone saxophones. The band specializes in recreating the roots of rhythm and blues. The Pilots won the Junior League of Albuquerque’s “Barttle of the Blues Bands” on October 13, 2007. Conceptually, the band draws much of its material from vintage rhythm and blues artists popular in the 1950’s and early 1960’s. (Louis Jordan, Jackie Brenston, Amos Milburn, T-bone Walker, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Albert King, among others). The primary focus of the music, however, is DANCE!
Led by Albuquerque blues guitar virtuoso Darin Goldstone, The Memphis P’Tails are a powerful Blues experience, drawing energy and raw power from the fathers of the genre, while staying true to their own Southwest heritage. The band’s inspiration came from Muddy Waters, B. B. King, Magic Sam, Otis Rush, Albert King, Freddie King, Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and many other guitar-wielding bluesmen who helped shape the distinctive sound. The desert and the mountains did the rest. The result is explosive and in your face, like blues distilled to its purest, finest essence, and served up in a shot glass. Real Blues, straight, no chase, Blues white lightning.
New Mexico blues man Chris Dracup, will deliver a heaping amount of soulful blues guitar and solo vocals.
Admission: $12 Adults; $10 Seniors (60+) and Students w/ID; $9 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members.
For event & ticket info, call 255-9798
Or visit the NMJW website at www.nmjazz.org
Doors open at 6:30 pm. Families are welcome and children under 12 are free. Summer Music Festival Passes and Group Discounts available. The Cooperage Restaurant offers a fine selection of 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. All concert ticket purchases are final. No refunds, rain checks, resales or exchanges. Concerts may be delayed and/or cancelled due to severe inclement weather.
Photo by Mary MacIntyre
Horse has a can tell a tale or two….
Horse cared for by Cynthia Decosta, Santa Fe, NM
You won’t find this lovely horse by the Brewery, but he could share a few stories with you that may make you want to gallop over to the Santa Fe Brewing company for some local potent beverage. Stop by the tasting room to get relaxed and then have a dinner and listen to….the horse may still wi the race….
TUESDAY JUNE 24 8 PM $12 ADVANCE / $15 DOOR
THE GRAND ARCHIVES
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
SERA CAHOONE
WARM ILLUMINATED POP
Seattle-based Grand Archives is an indie rock band featuring five male vocalists. Mat Brooke, co-founder of softcore cult-favorites Carissa’s Weird started Grand Archives with a trio of friends in September, 2006. Drummer Curtis Hall (The Jeunes), bassist Jeff Montano (The New Mexicans), and guitarist/keyboard player Ron Lewis (Ghost Stories). The band was picked to support Modest Mouse on west-coast tour dates, and Sub Pop had signed the band for a full-length album.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 25 7 PM No Cover
OPEN MIC. NIGHT-HOSTED BY JASON REED
Singers, songwriters, musicians all welcome!
www.myspace.com/sfbcopenmic
THURSDAY JUNE 26 7:30 PM $10
ELEPHANT REVIVAL
Neo acoustic glyptic revival! www.myspace.com/elephantrevival
MY TEA KIND
An obscure folk rock infusion that is new and fun!
www.myteakind.com
FRIDAY JUNE 27 8 PM $10
TAJ WEEKES & ADOWA
Taj Weekes & Adowa present a brand new experience in classic roots reggae.
With wry trenchant lyrics, a haunting dusky quiver in his voice and the knock-down sound of his band Adowa, Taj has managed to weave a rare social consciousness with an unforgettable reggae groove.
www.tajandadowa.com
SATURDAY JUNE 28 7:30 $10 / $15
GREG ABATE
With THE PETE AMAHL TRIO
Grammy-nominated global jazz sax player
and recording artist extraordinaire! www.gregabate.com
SUNDAY JUNE 29 3-6 PM BY DONATION
WHITE BUFFALO PRESENTS
SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAM ON THE PATIO
BENEFITTING THE MUSICIANS EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND
ALL MUSICIANS WELCOME!
SUNDAY JUNE 29 7 PM $5
SYD MASTERS & the SWING RIDERS
On June 1st of this year, 29 year old Tina Beltran sadly died in a river accident on the Colorado River. Tina was a “Super” mom, loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, amazing friend, and above all a lively soul that will never be forgotton.
A savings account has been established for Tina’s 12 year old daughter Diamar Beltran-Taylor to help her with college fund and her future. Donations can be made at any branch of the Bank of America to “Jane Beltran” (last 4 digits 8468), Tina’s mom, Diamar’s grandmother.
Thanks for anything you can do!
UPCOMING AT THE PUB AND GRILL
MONDAY JUNE 30 7-9 PM No Cover - Donations Appreciated
The SANTA FE
GREAT BIG JAZZ BAND
WEDNESDAY JULY 2 7 PM No Cover
OPEN MIC. NIGHT HOSTED BY JASON REED
THURSDAY JULY 3 $10 / $15
REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND
FRIDAY JULY 4 7 PM $20 ADVANCE/$25 DOOR
LEON RUSSELL
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
SHARON LITTLE
THE ALEX MARYOL BAND
FRIDAY JULY 5 6 PM $7
FEATHERICCI’S BIRTHDAY BASH
D-NUMBERS MISS GINGER
joshua 23 fire by ting
SUNDAY JULY 6 7 PM $10
BILL HEARNE’S
ROADHOUSE REVUE
TUESDAY JULY 8 7:30 PM $5
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I will begin with 15 words of gratitude. WHy? Friends who do a lot of pyschological and metaphysical research remind me that writing down gratitudes improves health, attitude, and brain function. Secondly it makes me feel good and reminds myself of a generous universe and our higher power.
Thank you for the rain. Thanks for the lady customer who met me at the Post Office and helped me re-align my perspective of my day. Thanks for supplements that can bring a aching and inflammed knee to practically no pain. Thanks for the time to walk barefoot in my yard and water those new plants I got yesterday. (It was a very short and windy rain). Thanks for the eggplant seedling that was left for dead at the store and who now is growing again. I just discoverd it actually is two plants. Thanks for sales on stuff I want. Thanks for the cooler weather between very hot days. Mornings have been refreshing, and the evening cool down some too. Thanks for the natural gentle breeze that visit my bedroom every night all summer long. No need for a fan!
Thanks for friends. Thanks for the lunch out yesterday. Thanks for the swim tomorrow. Thanks for new streams of income. Thanks for being able to pay bills. Thanks for being able to give stuff to Pat. Thanks for the free children’s books that I gave to the neighbor for her younger nephew. Thanks for time to write. Thanks for this blog. Thank you readers.
You may have noticed that I mentioned lots of littler things. I am thankful for my old car that keeps running. Small things fill our day. The more we can enjoy the events, like the light framed my a wooden frame old window gazing upon adobe building with tree shadow dancing.
That moment alone in the Anazi Inn, waiting for a friend to arrive, where the cool air and elegant decor erased the heat wave blasting. That moment where my eyes drew a masterpiece, timeless with adobe whisphering old stories about wanderers from the past. Santa Fe always filled with travellers who accidentally sip the magic of this transcendental place. Awakened some even rest rom the hustle and bustle of trade. Light through the window, and an old adobe wall: the same and always changing. My fingers ached to draw. I gave a prayer of thanksgiving. I felt humbled to be witness to moment now and eternal.
Lunch was good too. A few blogs ago, I wrote about the lady who loved horses. In Santa Fe people are occassionally inducted as our living treasures for the noteworthy days contributed over many years to our community. I think horses are living treasures too. Along with rusty orange irises that bloom after all the others have passed. Enjoy these picturesfrom Cynthia Decosta’s ranch. Also go read the earlier blog about her thoughts and her ranch.
Look up Santa Fe Living treasures and meet the wonderful people who have and many still do weave the town’s culture and lore.
As I have a lot more to catch up on, I’ll leave you sitting upon the plaza listening to the summer music in the fresh evening air. A liitle rain will make the aroma fill your lungs with joy. Clear out your calendar too, as the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival is about to Begin. Come one and come all. The Santa Fe Opera will have the city on fire and fairly crowded too. People from all over the world travel here for opera each year. Give yourself time for an early dinner or fine wine afterwards with some…and if you come to this neck of the woods and want some personal guide ideas….write me here so that we may connect.
I thought this was going to be quick post. However, seems like a few technical difficulites. Not on my part today. Rather frustrating. Ah but at least the automatic save kicked in. So I’ll post without a pic, himmmm will you tube work instead.
My intro was going to be: I’ll take the Taos Ice Cream, haven’t had any in awhile and enjoy a tall glass of water while I listen to the LIVE music. Better than just tje cool temp, and thrist quenching beverages, the music invigorates and inspires. Music quickens the blood, excites the body, and can open the mind. There’s music all over this town, and Albuquerque too. So come and listen.
Now for all of you who love to imbibe: you have terrific choices at SFBC pub and grill. Of course there’ll be times when you’d prefer the tasting room. Have a designated driver. Some of the brews do have a real kick.
Hey ya’ll! Get your summer groove on at Santa Fe’s funnest annual party!
Head downtown for a family friendly good time
with the staff of Santa Fe’s favorite alternative weekly newspaper!
Here’s what’s happening the rest of THIS week at the PUB & GRILL!
WEDNESDAY JUNE 18 7 PM No Cover
OPEN MIC. NIGHT - HOSTED BY JASON REED
THURSDAY JUNE 19 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 with Special Guests Mari Soto,
a Balinese gong procession, and fire dancers.
There will be a silent auction courtesy of local artists & retailers.
FRIDAY JUNE 20 7:30 PM $5
J U S T U S
SATURDAY JUNE 21 8 PM $5
THE RYAN McGARVEY BAND
SUNDAY JUNE 22 3-6 PM BY DONATON
WHITE BUFFALO PRESENTS
SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAM ON THE PATIO
BENEFITTING THE MUSICIANS EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND
ALL MUSICIANS WELCOME!
SUNDAY JUNE 22 7 PM $10
MICHAEL HEARNE & SXSW
THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR
SUPPORTING LIVE MUSIC IN SANTA FE!
WE WILL CONTINUE TO STRIVE TO BRING YOU
THE BEST IN LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL MUSIC!
We realize there’s a lot of live music to choose from out there; we thank you all for your continued patronage and support, and look forward to seeing you soon at the
P U B & G R I L L !
If you don’t come here, please go see live music somewhere!
For more information on all of our upcoming concerts, check out our web site!www.thepubandgrill.com
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OK, I’ve wimped out. I had a lovely swim, a sauna, an air conditioned feldenkrais class, an ice cream bar, an air conditioned supper ala restaurante, and a rest in my hammock with a cool breeze on the porch as the sun went down. However, my office still reeks with heat and I am sweating so I have a travelling damp t-shirt which I place on hot spots, and I have thurned on the air conditioner. It’s 10 PM MST. Though the reading glasses still slip down my nose and the fruit stix has cooled my palate, the room is feeling more manageable.
I will keep this short tonight. Perhaps I will wake up early and write more: the garden won this morning. I’m encouraging plants to survive, especially the tomatoes and squash. The large gray thunder clouds managed to duck out somewhere else, but the radio suggest they will return starting an early monsoon season. Nothing like real rain to nuture a garden properly.
A few weeks back on a Sunday afternoon, I took a drive after brunch at Harry’s Roadhouse Restaurant on Las Vegas Highway off Old Pecos Trail and St Michaels. The goal was to do some photography. I took dirt roads that I’ve seldom visited. I found an rancch where there were horses and a place to pull off the road. This is the kind of road if you stop the next vehicle coming stops to see if you need help. Course being a gray haired type now, I might generate a little more concern. As I was trying to shoot some pics, the owener Cynthia DeCosta, drives up in her pickup and we begin to chat. She graciously encouraged me to take pictures and I invited her to say a few words about her work.
Dear Mary,
I met you several weeks ago while you were taking pictures of my horses. You mentioned you were a blogger and suggested I write you a few sentences describing what it is I do with horses. I am sorry it has taken this long to get something to you, but here it is - I am a psychotherapist now focusing my understanding of psychology on horses. Each horse, like each person, has a unique personality. When one comes to understand and respect a horse’s individual way of being, one can join in an easy and harmonious partnership with the horse and achieve excellence physically, mentally and emotionally for the horse and human alike.
Working with horses has truly changed me on so many levels and they challenge and compel me to be the best person I can be.
My pictures did not come out great, but I did meet a fine four year old who was very curious and friendly. Horses are a fine emblem of the west. Though in remote areas a few wild horses still abide, the wide open range with lots of horses has diminished greatly. Cynthia’s ranch is tucked away off the beaten path, where few might venture, although it is only minutes outside town. She does offer lessons and more. She loves her friends and keeps very busy providing them a loving home. So if you do wander into the city different and want to learn more or connect with Ms. C. DeCosta, call me or write me here, and I can arrange a connect for you. Something is not working. I can’t upload my horese pics. I’ll try again later.
Before I share news and there wil be more tomorrow, I apologize for now getting the Saturday night events to you earlier. Many of these shows will be continuing, and a few definitely seem worth seeing.
Also in Santa Fe there is a new play called “little Ghost” at the CCA on Old PEcos trail. It is a locally produced and written work with some strong perspectives on…read the Paseotempo for a longer story, but better yet, be bold and just go see it.
Also had a long talk with my mother tonight. Heard stories about my Dad’s last years. SOme change now years long past. What touched me most was how my 89 yr old Mom’s voice changed and softened as she shared her memories. Her long and longing for him freely lingered across the lines. These were sounds seldom heard during his time here, yet encapsuled deep feelings she not to express to me then. This Father’s day, let your emotions flow as much as Dad can take. One never knows when he won’t be near to see your loving eyes or hear them. Happy Father’s Day to all Dads!
Two Girls Working: Trappings
The New Mexico exhibition in the national tour of Trappings, created by the collaboration of artists Tiffany Ludwig and Renee Piechocki. Trappings begins by asking women to respond to the question: What do you wear that makes you feel powerful? Two Girls Working have interviewed over 500 women in 15 states. The project is not about fashion and to a large extent is not even about clothing.
Reception Friday, June 13, 6-8pm
516 Arts
516 Central SW
(505) 242-1445 516arts.org
Summer Wining and Patio Dining at MoRo
You are invited to hear Sarah Hartshorne discuss her new paintings for the Summer Wining and Patio Dining exhibit at MoRo Gallery.
Gallery Talk and exhibit Saturday, June 14, 1pm
MoRo Gallery
806 Mountain Road NW
(505) 242-6272 MoRoart.com
Corrales Art in the Park this Sunday
Corrales Society of Artists and the Village of Corrales will hold a fine arts and crafts show Sunday, June 15th and the 3rd Sunday of every month through October. See work by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters and metalworkers as well as some of New Mexico’s finest crafts artisans.
Special event Sunday, June 15, 10-4
Village of Corrales
La Entrada Park (corner of Corrales and La Entrada) corralesartists.or g The Cradle Project opened to huge crowds
This exhibit of over 550 cradles made by artists from all over the world is not to be missed. Exhibition hours are from 1-5 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through June 28 with an on-line auction through June 17. The Cradle Project Book featuring images of 70 cradles is available for sale at the exhibit.
Exhibition and auction
The Cradle Project
219 Central NW, 7th and 8th floors thecradleproject .org
Estate Sale for work of Robert Hooton
Coleman Gallery is proud to feature original artworks by the late Robert Hooton (1917-2006) including handmade paper collage, pastels, acrylics and metal assemblage covering a 30-year art career. Hooton’s abstract style reflects his interests in Japanese design and landscape architecture. Hooton is remembered for his contributions to the arts in Albuquerque. He and his wife Margaret (Peg) owned and operated Workshop Originals, a fine craft store in Old Town, for 25 years. He was instrumental in the founding of the NM Arts and Crafts Fair and was recognized by many awards during his career. The gallery will also feature highlights of the late Peg Hooton’s artwork including her whimsical clay heads and cubist inspired acrylic paintings.
Exhibition and sale opening June 19, 11- 5
Coleman Gallery Contemporary Art
4115 Silver Ave. SE
(505) 232-0224 colema ncontemporary.com
Performing Arts
Theater, Dance, Lectures, Poetry and more …
Wild Dancing West Festival
Albuquerque’s PutAttention Dance Collective at 6:30pm and Santa Fe based Deirdre Morris at 8pm. PutAttention presents Affect, an exploration of the complexity of human interactions and relationships with the stories of four women. Deirdre Morris presents Ashes: The Alchemy of Hope, a multi-media performance involving improvised and metamorphic movement, film, shadow puppetry and live music.
Performances Fri. June 13, Sat. June 14, 6:30 & 8pm
N4th Theater
4904 4th St. NW
(505) 345-2782 vsartsnm.org
Trappings Panel Discussion at 516 Arts
With guest artists Tiffany Ludwig and Renee Piechocki, project participants and scholars Kathy Freise and Linda B. Hall will host a discussion on the exhibition.
Panel Discussion Saturday, June 14, 2pm
516 Arts
516 Central SW
(505) 242-1445
516arts.org
Monty Python’s Spamalot at Popejoy
The outrageous musical ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and The Holy Grail. Directed by Tony Award winner Mike Nichols, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail.
Performance Friday, June 13, 8pm
Popejoy Hall
UNM Campus - Central at Cornell NE
(505) 277-3824
popejoyprese nts.com
I Hate Hamlet and Goodnight Desdomona in rep I Hate Hamlet combines theatre, television, love and the supernatural into one hilarious and fabulous evening. Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) tells the tale of Constance Leadbherry, a Shakespearean scholar who slides through the looking glass and into a world where the Bard’s characters come alive with fascinating and funny consequences. The two shows will play in repertory at the Vortex April 13 through August 3 on alternate nights and weekends. Check the website for exact dates and times.
Opening performance Friday, June 13, 8pm
The Vortex Theatre
2004-1/2 Central SE
(505) 247-8600 thevortextheater. org
Music
musical performances, workshops and festivals
Zoo Music Concert Series this weekend
Enjoy Indigo Girls tonight - an American folk rock duo and the Annual Father’s Day Concert on Sunday. General lawn seating - bring blankets and lawn chairs. Food is available or you may bring your own. Beer and wine are available for purchase, you may NOT bring your own.
Performances Fri. June 13, 7-9 and Sun. June 15 3-7
NM BioPark Zoo
903 Tenth Street SW cabq.gov/biopark
Salsa Under the Stars this weekend
Ivon Ulibarri and Cafe Mocha play tonight and Michael Herndon Group and Straight Up are on the program for Saturday night at The Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater. All concerts occur rain or shine. Families welcome and children under 12 are Free.
Performances Fri. June 13, Sat. June 14, 8pm
NM Jazz Workshop
Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater
2000 Mountain Road NW
(505) 255-9798 nmjazz.org
Moira Smiley and VOCO
Moira Smiley and VOCO dig deep into the amazing spectrum of human voice as they sing post-folk, improvised ditties, ballads, vocal symphonies and dance songs. An AMP production.
Performance Saturday, June 14, 8pm
Robertson and Sons Violin Center
3201 Carlisle NE abqmusic.com
Saturday Sunset Series in the foothills
Enjoy Two Roses: Flute and Harp, a performance by Bonnie Schmader and Donese Mayfield in the beautiful setting of the Sandia foothills.
Performance Saturday, June 14, 7pm
Elena Gallegos Picnic Area Amphitheater
end of Simms Park Road
east of Tramway, north of Academy
(505) 452-5222 cabq.gov/open space
¡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
48 Hour Film Project in New Mexico
The 48 Hour Film Project is coming to New Mexico. On Friday, July 11, you will get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a genre, all to include in your movie. By Sunday, July 13, the movie must be complete. It will show at the KiMo on July 16. In association with the Duke City Shootout and with support from the City of Albuquerque, the 48 Hour Film Project is starting its third year in New Mexico. Last year’s winning film by Trifecta Plus screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Entry instructions can be found at 48hourfi lm/newmexico
The Art in Film Series will return August 2-3 with The Treasures of Long John. Details to follow. The Guild, albuquerqueARTS magazine and Albuquerque Art Business Association (the Artscrawl folks) thank you for your support of the Art in Film series. In the meantime, check out the Guild’s fine line up of art films such as the 5th Annual Festival of Film Noir beginning June 20.
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
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
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wouldn’t want to sit through
another preachy documentary
about how the planet will soon
be in even deeper peril. ”
Of course you could always pick up a copy from a local newstand and enjoy the feel of a real mag and have a great resource at your hands. Or put it out for your environmentally out-of-town guests to remind them how cool you (we) are. Read it anyway. Be sure to note the photography contest.
Read about Cloud Cult in this ReadFive Issue. Ross Burns has a great article.
The body healing needs some sleep, and I will return with the other clips as indicated. If you just can’t wait, go to: thesun-news.com, thesunmonthly.com
and go on to read more of the thriller novel “Her Other Life” by Lissa Reidel at www.HerOtherLife.com You can also visit my earlier blog about her work.
Gee I missed the full moon this week. Spent a few days sick: erasing my one day only sick record.Have so much to do to catch up. If you are interested in planning ahead, afterall summer vacations are coming up and you may find yourself wandering around Santa Fe, it’s a great place to visit, and an even better place to live (if you can start your own business or have multiple incomes) here SF’s “menu” for the next few weeks. More details each week.
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
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
X
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
THE DETROIT COBRAS
SUNDAY JUNE 7 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 HEAT
SUNDAY JUNE 15 7 PM $10
BILL HEARNE’S
ROADHOUSE REVUE
MONDAY JUNE 16 7:30 PM $5
THE FLYIN’ A’S
TUESDAY JUNE 17 7:30 PM $10
DRIVE BY TRUCKERS
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
DEAD CONFEDERATE
SATURDAY JUNE 21 8 PM $5
THE RYAN McGARVEY BAND
SUNDAY JUNE 22 7 PM $10
MICHAEL HEARNE & SXSW
MONDAY JUNE 23
THE MOTHER ….courtsey of Santa Fe Brewing Co Pub and grill….
Videos from You Tube selected by me. Dream to be now…great words from Blue Rodeo. Can’t remember seeing too many rodeo signs in my many trips to Canada, but they were long ago. Alternate Country sounds like rock to me. Great for a crossover audience.
Whereas the Drerailers probably are those who like old style, the music lovers of old timey (any age) and the oldsters longing for those southern and western traditions.
No telling how Phil Brown will fit in, locals musicians may be abundant, younger folks who want to pick up some riffs, and those who want to float to the electric poetry for a few hours.
Blogsville: www.countrymusicherald.com
Listen to the drummers: they’re all good and carry the bands a long ways.Sometimes a bit overlooked…these guys are good.
Early evening, sun still high,
porch hammock wraps my body and I
watch a patch of NM sky.
clouds slowly gather
with no promise of rain
a gentle breeze cools the air
cottonwood glorious big yellow green leaves dance
and sparkle.
children’s voices echo down the street.
swaying with an inner rhythm
i start counting birds.
two large ravens dart across the sky
to a hidden nest or in search for better food?
a robins’ chirp and song hidden in some
far off tree,
sparrows and other small birds
darting east as if riding on invisble
waves.
None stop in the yard,
other’s songs continue
i return to childhood
where flying friends were abundant
hundreds and thousands
scouring the skies
sun memories are long past
as well as the gathering of massve flocks.
Will the robins visit the yard again soon?
while birds sing
i am grateful for early evening night sky.
What a day, and a long one! I took a break and had lunch with a friend at Tecolote on Cerrillos. It hit the spot. Perfect for a cold rainy day. Day 2 of rain a major blessing for NM. Paid some bills. Came home and did a lot of computer work. Ever done lots of signups and forget you had those communities or businesses to work with? Found some of those today. Need to get organized.
All the tragedies in the news too. This can be overwhelming. I am glad for my irises that deep purple provide inspiration. So when stresses pile up in your life, what do you do? I look for fun and music. Tonight I watched an intense movie that helped me open up my compassion for humanity: After the Rain available on DVD.
From the Alibi.com for Friday…visit the mag for the rest of the week…and the rest of Friday’s listings.
Friday May 16, 2008
“Someday” Wine Today — Waiting for a special occasion to try great wines? Every Friday in May is “Someday Day” at Le Café Miche (1431 Wyoming NE). Order $200 in wine, and you and your companion will have your three-course meals (any appetizer, entrée and dessert on the menu) comped. Call 299-6088 for reservations.
Beer and Wine Tasting — Every Friday night (4-6 pm) and Saturday afternoon (2-4 pm), the beer and wine department at the Academy Whole Foods (5815 Wyoming NE, 856-0474) hosts free beer and wine tastings. Food and live jazz music are included on Friday nights. Also held at the Indian School Plaza location (2103 Carlisle NE, 260-1366) from 3:30-5:30 pm on Saturdays.
Friday May 16, 2008
Atomic Cantina — Maria Mercury’s MF’n Birthday with Paper Sleeves · My Freudian Slip · Truth in Lies (10 p.m.) · FREE
Bandido Hideout, Candelaria — DJ Sketch · Hip-hop/reggae (8 p.m.)
Blackbird Buvette — DJ Halcyon (10 p.m.) · FREE
Borders, ABQ Uptown — Élu (7 p.m.)
Brio Grille — Batman and Ravin (5-8 p.m.)
Burt’s Tiki Lounge — Goodbye Cody CD Release Party · A Man About A Horse · The Cherry Tempo · FREE
Caravan East — Long Hard Ride · Staircase 27 · Country · FREE
Casa Vieja, Corrales — Rock Bottom · Blues (7 p.m.) · FREE
Chama River Tap Room, Downtown — DJ Travis Parkin · Acid jazz/lounge (10 p.m.-2 a.m.) · FREE
Compound — Esham · Natas · Unusual Content (7 p.m.) · $16 · ALL-AGES!
Cooperage — Salsa DJs (9:30 p.m.) · $7
Cowboys — Brendan Dawes and Far West Country · $5
Crazy Croc’s Tavern — Electric Edric · Variety rock (9 p.m.) · FREE
El Rey Theater — The Official UNM Graduation Party · Law of Attraction · The James Douglas Show · DJ Justin Credible (9 p.m.)
Gruet Steak House — Karl Richardson (3:30-5:30 p.m.)
High Mayhem Studios, Santa Fe — Creative Soundspace 2008 · The Rrake Quartet · The Sun Spits Cherries · ALL-AGES! (8 p.m.) · Free with purchase of a High Mayhem CD, or $5-$15 donation
Hunab Hookah Lounge — Chill Electronica and Acoustic Improvisation featuring Acids and Basses (10 p.m.) · $5
Knuckleheads Bar and Grill — The Bosque Kings
Le Café Miche — Steve Figueroa and Milo Jaramillo (7-10 p.m.)
Lotus Nightclub — Blanco White Party featuring Le Chat Lunatique · Scumfrog · B-12 (7 p.m.) · $10 donation benefits Healthcare for the Homeless, wear white
Marcello’s Chophouse — Karl Richardson (6:30-9:30 p.m.)
Mineshaft Tavern, Madrid — Phantom Vibration (7-11 p.m.) · $5
Misty’s Hideaway — Victimas · Fields of Elysium · End to End · Blacktooth Grin (9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.)
Molly’s, Tijeras — The Knights · Odd Dog (1:30-9 p.m.)
Mykonos Café and Taverna — Sid Fendley Trio · Jazz (7-10 p.m.)
One Up, Formerly Carom Club — Tommy Gearhart (6-9 p.m.)
Osaka Grill and Seafood, Santa Fe — Ben Martinez Project (8-11 p.m.) · FREE
Outpost Performance Space — Creative Soundspace 2008 featuring Oluyemi Thomas and Henry Grimes · Ijeoma Thomas (7:30 p.m.) · $22, $17 members and students
Pars Cuisine — Traditional belly dancing (7-9 p.m.)
Penn Station — Jam Session with Tom and Jerry (5-7 p.m.)
Pink Adobe, Santa Fe — Roberto Capocchi (7-10 p.m.)
Raw — DJ 12 Tribe · Hip-hop (10 p.m.)
Savoy Bar and Grill — Memphis P-Tails (7-10 p.m.) · FREE
Smokehouse BBQ, Rio Rancho — Holy Water and Whiskey · Bluegrass, folk, cowboy and gospel (6-9 p.m.) · FREE
St. Clair Winery and Bistro — Soul Sanctuary
Sunrise Springs, Santa Fe, Blue Heron Patio, Santa Fe — Crosscurrent (6 p.m.)
Tavern — Random Order · Eve of an End · WeatherRed · Severkill (9 p.m.) · FREE
The Range Café, Bernalillo — Jasper
The Verb Collective, Constitution — Aaron Lewis · Burning Moonlight · Lousy Robot (5-8:30 p.m.) · FREE
Yanni’s, Opa! Bar — Big City Reign (8-11 p.m.) · FREE
Zinc Wine Bar and Bistro — DJ Eldon (8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.)
Friday May 16, 2008
PERFORMANCES
Adobe Theater — Sundown by Larry Rosler, Joe Bravaco and Peter Link. Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 2 pm. $14 general, $12 students/seniors. Runs thru 5/18. 898-9222.
[LUCKY 7] Screw IM — For those of you who still appreciate the written word, romance and the U.S. Postal Service, A.R. Gurney’s play Love Letters just blew into your life. Two distant lovers exchange letters in a warm and complicated friendship spanning 50 years that has survived second chances, tears and postage increases. Local actor-faves Ninette S. Mordaunt and Ray Orley have teamed up with director Lou Clark and the Aux Dog Theatre on this project, so be prepared for theatric awesomeness and probably a little time for self-reflection. The show runs Friday and Saturday nights through May 24 with a curtain at 8 p.m. The Aux Dog Theatre is located at 3011 Monte Vista NE (corner of Monte Vista and Dartmouth). Call 323-9349 for reservations. (SN)
Cell Theatre — Boston Marriage by David Mamet. Thursday thru Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 2 pm. Part of the Fusion Theatre Company’s Mamet Festival. $25 general, $20 students/seniors. Runs thru 5/18. 766-9412.
Desert Rose Playhouse — As It Is in Heaven by Arlene Hutton. Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 4 pm. $12. Runs thru 5/18. 881-0503.
High Mayhem Studios, Santa Fe — Creative Soundspace 2008 a performance by the Rrake Quartet and the Sun Spits Cherries at 8 pm. $5-$15 donation. (505) 501-3333.
Immanuel Presbyterian Church — A performance by the Albuquerque Civic Chorus with The Madrigalists at 7:30 pm. $5. 897-1998.
Mystery Café, Sheraton Uptown — Murder on the Spanish Main by Mel MacKaron. Visit abqmystery.com for more info.
N4th Art Center — Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls by Naomi Iizuka, performed by In Strange Company. Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 2 pm. $15 general, $10 students/seniors. Runs thru 5/18. 344-4542.
National Hispanic Cultural Center — Matachines a variety of dance performances from 11 am-6:30 pm at the Plaza Mayor. Free. Runs thru 5/17. 724-4771.
Outpost Performance Space — Creative Soundspace 2008 a performance by Oluyemi Thomas and Henry Grimes with vocalist/poet Ijeoma Thomas at 7:30 pm. $22 general, $17 members/students. 268-0044.
Popejoy Hall — Russian Brilliance a performance by the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. Friday at 8 pm, Saturday at 6 pm. 925-5858.
Rodey Theatre, UNM — Cowboys Are My Weakness by Pam Houston. Performed by the Tricklock Company. Thursday thru Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 2 pm. $18 general, $12 students/seniors. Runs thru 5/18. 925-5858.
Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho — Saltimbanco a performance by Cirque du Soleil. Runs thru 5/17. (866) 443-8849.
Santa Fe Playhouse, Santa Fe — The Subject Was Roses by Frank D. Gilroy. Thursday thru Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 2 pm.$15 general, $12 students/seniors. Runs thru 6/1. (505) 988-4262.
The Filling Station — Church of Beethoven classical music, local poetry and more every Sunday. 243-0596, www.churchofbeethoven.org. Also, Pajaros de Mi Sangre/My Blood Birds by Don Garcia. Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 2 pm. $15 general, $10 students/seniors. Runs thru 5/25. 243-0596.
Vortex Theatre — Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman. Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 6 pm. $12. Runs thru 6/1. 247-8600.
Polar Bears are now added to the ENDANGERED SPECIES list. You can go to the MSN interview. I chose this video for the emotional music impact. There have been too many times in my lifetime that the world has allowed wonderful beings to be destroyed….we need to act now.
Personally I think we should build ice pack islands as safety zones….floating islands where the artic wildlife will have safety zones to thrive. These ice packs may also reduce the meltdown, helping many northern seacoasts reduce swelling tides, et al. Spread the idea.
List other great ideas for Elephants, tigers, lions, and your fav friend or species.
Outside Rio Rancho, NM, there is a small quiet, old fashioned village called Corrales. This small town has several fine restaurants, a few galleries, several horse farms and much more. Make sure to follow their sped limits because they are due diligent in stopping drivers. Corrales has a pastoral atmosphere and a mix of old businesses and contemporary services. You can still see old farms with fresh vegatables, small orchards mixed among small developments and condos.
The quilt and Wine fair was a success with about 2000 in attendance. A local brewer of old fashioned mead reported it was one of the best ways to kick off the season of wine festivals.
Quoted by Falcon Meadery: New Mexico State Fair Winners 2007
Welcome to the Falcon Meadery and Winery of Santa Fe, New Mexico. (www.falconmeadery.com)
Producing fine meads in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Open M-F 10-Noon and 1-3pm. Weekends by appointment.
Please call for daily schedule information.
Mead is wine made from honey. It may have fruit added. It can be sweet or dry. It is known as “ambrosia”, and “The nectar of the Gods.”
More information about mead
Quilt and Wine Fair — Journey to Corrales for quilts, wines from 11 vintners, food vendors, workshops and entertainment by The Bleecker Street Boys, The Squash Blossom Boys, SOMA, and Jim Jones and Friends. Noon until 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Corrales Recreation Center East Soccer Fields, off Corrales Road. Admission is $15 for 21+, $5 youths 13-20, and free for children under 13. (notice from Alibi.com)
Next weekend you can go to either Las Cruces or Albuquerque NM to enjoy their wine festivals.
For more details and links to future happenings go ahead and visit: http://www.nmwine.com/
Most of these companies are small to medium operations and have great stories to tell about their passion for producing local wines. Also when dining out or at your favorite bar ask which local wines, brews, or meade that they are offering. Buy local: your money will go back into our local economies.
Expecting a long mother’s day dialogue? Not today. I’m just getting over a bug, and have a short time to write, and have had what seems to be a long week. Didn’t get much done and have been fatigued a lot. Sometimes I wonder how Mothers’ do all that they do everyday! Here’s some news from ABQ arts about this week’s events. If you want to treat Mom right, you’ll have so many choices. Have fun and be creative. abqarts.org
Give this a listen while you browse. Available live on Saturday night:
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
Maake sure to visit the previous blog on Kathleen Edwards…have a musical discovery and journey….don’t miss her great music.
SATURDAY MAY 10 7 PM $18 ADVANCE / $23 DOOR
FAN MAN PRESENTS A KILLER TRIPLE BILL
MASON JENNINGS
Minneapolis folk-pop singer-songwriter. www.masonjennings.com
BRETT DENNEN
Laid back folk pop rocker from Oakdale, CA.
www.myspace.com/brettdennen
SUNDAY MAY 11 4 PM $17 ADVANCE / $22 DOOR GATES OPEN AT 3 PM
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2ND ANNUAL SPRING KICKOFF BAR-B-QUE
AT THE PUB & GRILL AT THE SFBC!
FEATURING RED-HOT OKLAHOMA COUNTRY ROCKERS
CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED
also/later
SUNDAY MAY 11 7 PM $5
SYD MASTERS & the SWING RIDERS
Vintage western cowboy swing. www.sydmasters.com
UPCOMING AT THE PUB AND GRILL
WEDNESDAYS IN MAY 14, 21, & 28 7 PM No Cover
OPEN MIC. NIGHTS
HOSTED BY JASON REED
MONDAY MAY 12 - 7:30 - $15 ADVANCE / $20 DOOR
KATHLEEN EDWARDS
WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST
THE LAST TOWN CHORUS
TUESDAY MAY 13 7:30 PM $5
Amy LaVere
THURSDAY MAY 15 7:30 PM - $8 ADVANCE / $10 DOOR
SOUTH AUSTIN JUG BAND
FRIDAY MAY 16 7 PM $5
J A K A
SUNDAY MAY 18 7 PM $10
MICHAEL HEARNE & SXSW
MONDAY MAY 19 7:30 PM $5
The BITTERSWEETS
TUESDAY MAY 20 7:30 PM $5
SHANE WALLIN
THURSDAY MAY 22 7:30 PM $10
THE DERAILERS
SATURDAY MAY 24 - 7:30 PM - $TBA
The CHERRY PICKERS
SUNDAY MAY 25 6 PM $18 ADVANCE / $23 DOOR
B L U E R O D E O
FRIDAY MAY 30 8 PM
BUGS HENDERSON
MONDAY JUNE 2 6:30 PM $20 / $25
B E I R U T
THE BRUNETTES
THURSDAY JUNE 5 $10 ADVANCE / $12 DOOR GRUPO
Kathleen Edwards is playing on May 12th which is a MOnday. Shed the pretty flowered dresses and favors for MOms, and enter another realm reflecting a free you outspoken self who needs to hang loose and feel the rhythms of your soul meld with her music.
Ok where the flowers but know you will rock and be rocked: loud fast and terrific jam in your mind and be glad you know how to jump out of your skin with nothing but some sweat and darn goood rock n roll. On a Monday: imagine!!!
So before then you have much to enjoy. This group of musicians seem to share a knack for creating haunting, powerful, deep sea fishing or diving lyrics. Much like meeting a bull or wild horse unexpectedly roaming free in the local park. Their words are calling you to open places where wildness rides freely, and you are as you are and somehow that really is OK. Do you want to miss such a communion as that??? A few bucks, a drive to the other side of town on the edge of NM Santa Fe development where the sky still shines full of stars and the brew is a lot better than the fries. That wild stallion and seeking your song, a voice hidden silently years to join theis call. Or is it merely an echo of the night before?
Come on over and change your hat nightly, but confess you love the poetry, and perhaps the beer too. These acts have a lot to offer, like the promise of spring: hope that life is eternal and will sprout every spring. Live thses days madly because all too fast you may be gone floating in another dimension. You have to day and today
