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September 5-15, 2008
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Welcome to undergroundARTS, a weekly newsletter of happenings and opportunities in the arts in the Albuquerque area.

Visual Arts
Art Exhibits, Studio Tours, and more…

New Grounds celebrates 12th Anniversary
Found in Nature: Etchings by Japanese Masterprinter Ando Shinji opens First Friday. New Grounds is proud to introduce to New Mexico this extremely accomplished artist. Shinji’s botanical etchings merge Western and Japanese sensibilities. His images often emanate out of a soft shadow into subdued light, giving them a sense of wonder, as if seen unexpectedly in their inherent beauty. Shinji will discuss the multi-plate etching process from 6:30-7 pm. The show continues through September 27. The evening’s celebration also marks the 12th Anniversary of New Grounds so there will be music, always great food, and two raffles. Win a $250 gift certificate for art or a class of your choice. Be sure to go next door to Matrix Fine Art for the opening of Dwelling in the Form: Etchings and Paintings by Takahiko Hayashi plus a bonus exhibition of new work by Emily Trovillion and Frank McCulloch. Emily was named one of New Mexico’s top 150 artists in the June/July 2008 Santa Fean Magazine and Frank is one of twelve artists awarded the title of Local Treasure as part of a month-long celebration of the arts in Albuquerque. He is indeed a local icon who has greatly contributed to the arts as teacher, artist and musician. Both openings are part of First Friday Artscrawl citywide.
Reception Friday, Sept. 5, 5-8pm
New Grounds Gallery
3812 Central SE
(505) 268-8952
newground sgallery.com

Richard Thompson: Parts to the Whole
Also opening Friday is an exhibit of multi-panel paintings by Richard Thompson, 2004-2008.
Reception Friday, Sept. 5, 5-8pm
Exhibit 208
208 Dartmouth Drive NE
(505) 266-4292
exhibit208.com

First Saturday Art Walk to the Madrid Galleries
Plan to spend the afternoon and evening strolling from gallery to gallery in Madrid and be sure to take in the gallery reception at Johnsons Gallery for landscapes in painting, color photography, and printmaking by gallery artists - plus Diana Johnson’s fiber works and sculpture by Kathamann and Jeanette Oliver. The reception is preceded by a musical performance from 1-3 by Mary Springfels & Friends performing 17th and 18th century music on historic instruments.
Reception Saturday, Sept. 6, 3-5pm
The Johnsons of Madrid Galleries
2843 State Hwy 14 in Madrid
(505) 471-1054
turquoisetrail.org

Tapestry Group shows at Unitarian Church
Tapestry Group of Las Aranas Weavers and Spinners has worked with the Tapestry Weavers of Vancouver Island to create 50 small tapestries which will be on display for the first time sunday. Also on display will be a series of tapestries in complementary colors.
Reception Sunday, Sept. 7, 12:15pm
First Unitarian Church
3701 Carlisle NE
(505) 884-1801
uuabq.org

At First Sight - UNM graduate students exhibit
This annual tradition gives you a preview of works in all mediums by new graduate students entering UNM’s Department of Art and Art History. Drawn from all corners of the country to UNM for its outstanding reputation in the visual arts, these artists embrace a diversity of approaches and ideas that make this exhibition one of the year’s most anticipated events.
Reception Friday, Sept. 12, 5-7pm
Jonson Gallery
1909 Las Lomas NE
(505) 277-4967
unm.edu/johson g

Election Year Barbies at OFFcenter
Enjoy 2D and 3D works from the doll icon Barbie in election year themes.
Reception Friday, Sept. 12, 5-8pm
OFFcenter Community Arts Project
808 Park Avenue SW
(505) 247-1172
offcenterarts.org

Congratulations to Placitas photographer
Wildlife and fine art photographer David Cramer of Placitas has been juried into All Things Horses at The Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, Colorado. The exhibit was juried by Christiane Slawik of Wuerzburg, Germany. Christiane is internationally recognized for her dedication to horses in her photography, workshops and publications. her images are published throughout the world. The exhibit runs Sept. 5-27. The Center for Fine Art Photography is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the art of photography, showcase the work of leading and emerging photographers, and to educate the public about the collectable value of photographic art. Cramer’s image is Stallion Chase, an action close up of two of the wild stallions of the Placitas herds.
c4fap.org

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

The Complete History of America (abridged)
Three men deconstruct American history from prehistory to the reign of Bush using songs, gags, slapstick, puns, audience interaction, and props aplenty. From the same writers who brought you The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). Directed by CNM’s Susan Erickson. Runs through Sept. 28.
Opening performance Friday, Sept. 5, 8pm
The Vortex Theater
2004 Central SE
(505) 247-8600
thevortextheater. org

The Caretaker: Harold Pinter
FUSION Theatre Company opens its 2008-2009 season with our special presentation of Harold Pinter’s award-winning play, The Homecoming, on Thursday, September 11. Opening night features a catered reception at 7:00 p.m. Reservations are highly recommended. Hot on the heels of the lauded Broadway revival, FUSION presents Albuquerque audiences with Pinter’s masterfully written play centering on family, power, and revelation. After years in the States, Teddy, accompanied by his wife Ruth, returns to the bosom of his north London family complete with its patriarch Max, Uncle Sam, boxing brother Joey, and the enigmatic Lenny. Family connections and the emotional convolutions of linked experience bring each character into confrontation with their deepest selves. The Homecoming continues through September 28th with Thursday through Saturday performances at 8pm. and Sunday matinees at 2pm.
Opening performance Thursday, Sept. 11, 8pm
The Cell Theatre
700 1st St. NW
(505) 766-9412
fusionabq.org

Thursday showcase of Albuquerque’s Diverse Cultures
This Cultural Sunset” series offers live entertainment showcasing our area’s diversity - singers, dancers and more entertain you in native costume and style. Learn about the many cultures that make NM a most interesting place to live. Thursday, Sept. 11 features APS Black Student Union Extravaganza, a high energy and active performance guaranteed to get you moving with singing, dancing, hip-hopping, rapping, stepping and druming by talented high school students from across the city.
Performance Thursday, Sept. 11, 6:30- 8:30pm
Old Town Plaza
cabq.gov

2nd Annual Duke City Improv Festival
Guest teams from across the country ply their improv. Also featured this year is the Tour de Ha’, an open improv competition where local teams compete for the coveted Rubber Chicken.
Performance Friday, Sept. 12, 7pm
Box Performance Space
1025 Lomas NW
(505) 404-1578
theboxabq.com

Comedy Fundraiser - Smiles, Giggles & Laughs
Four comedians and an Albuquerque comedy pioneer come together for two evenings of Smiles, Giggles and Laughs to raise money for Albuquerque Civic Light Opera.
Performance Friday, Sept. 12, 8:15pm
African American Perforaming Arts Center
310 San Pedro NE
(505) 255-7831
acloa.org

Music
musical performances, workshops and festivals

The Church of Beethoven
A group of musicians from the NM Symphony Orchestra present a classical music concert. Felix Wurman on cello, David Felberg on violin, James Shields on clarinet and Chrissy Saari on flute.
Performance Saturday, Sept. 6, 10:30am
The Filling Station
1024 4th St. SW
(505) 890-6593
fillingstationab q.com

Poor Man’s Ferrari at the El Rey
The self-proclaimed protectors of rock and roll bring their unique brand of blues/rock to the El Rey on Saturday. A portion of the proceeds are being donated to the Yellow Ribbon Foundation. This is a locally grown rock and roll band of finesse and aggression whose style has taken them to stages all over the southwest. Join them and two of their favorite bands for a night of great entertainment. This is a 21+ show.
Performance Saturday, Sept. 6, 8:30pm
El Rey Theater
624 Central SW
(505) 242-2353
elreytheater.com

Congratulations to NAMMY nominees
The 10th Annual Native American Music Awards will be held in Buffalo NY October 4th. Levi Platero, 16 year old guitarist from Tohajiilee NM was nominated with his family band The Plateros for 2008 Best Blues Recording. Star Nayea has been nominated in two categories: female artist of the year and songwriter of the year. These artists need your vote - go to votenative.com to lend your support.

Globalquerque is almost here - Sept. 19- 20
17 artists from 5 continents on 3 stages plus a FREE family fun day on Saturday, Sept. 20, workshops, dance classes, art, instrument making, and The Global Village of Craft, Culture and Cuisine. Two of New Mexico’s own will be there, Cuarenta y Cinco and Los Matachines de Bernalillo plus a world-class line- up topped by Mexican-American vocalist Lila Downs. The vision is to expose you to things you normally wouldn’t be exposed to - a singer from Greece or blues music from Mali, a group from China or one from our own backyard. Tickets now on sale at the NHCC box office and Ticketmaster.
(505) 232-9868
globalquerque.c om

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

The Art in Film for more information…and the quick links go to (it’s within the clue) www.abqarts.org is god too but not the real thing…

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Have a full and fun weekend.