Albuquerque, NM

Lets have a moment of silence for all the victims of the Chinese earthquake and the cyclone victims as well. As humans we need to find improved delivery systems to provide care for those in such disasters. Send love and awakening to our race. Less war, less hunger, and education are in order.

Take a break from the stress as well and enjoy. Happy weekend.

Old Town hosts Cruz de Mayo
The 31st Annual Filipino Cultural Celebration comes to Old Town Saturday, May 17th. It opens with booths and activities at 1pm with a 3pm cultural show featuring music and dances from different regions in the Philippines. At 5:30pm there will be a Mass at the San Felipe de Neri Church followed by a procession around the plaza with reys (kings) and reynas (queens) playing characters dressed in Filipino attire. Music and dancing resumes at 7pm. This event is sometimes called Flores de Mayo because of the prominence of colorful flowers in the celebrations.
Special event Saturday, May 17, 1-9pm
Old Town Albuquerque
(505) 459-8010 (Lee)
cabq.gov/cr s/newfun.html John Gaw Meem and the New Deal
Lecture and tour of Meem Visitor Center by Luis (G. L.) Castillo, architect.
Lecture/Tour Sunday, May 18, 2-4:30pm
Coronado State Monument
485 Kuaua Road in Bernalillo
(505) 867-5351
nmmonuments. org

National Latino Writers Conference at NHCC
The 6th Annual National Latino Writers Conference invites all writers, published and unpublished, to participate in workshops conducted by nationally and internationally known authors in the genres of poetry, fiction, screenwriting, playwriting and news writing. There will also be open microphone readings at which time registrants can read from their work to an audience of authors and publishers. The conference unofficially opens with a Wednesday night reading with Martin Espada and Helena Viramontes at the conference hotel, Country Inn & Suites. Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings will feature intensive workshops and panels. A Thursday evening social will accompany the opening of the art exhibit Puerto Rico Literario, followed by open mic readings. The Friday banquet will feature awards and musical performances by New Mexican artists.
Special event Friday-Sunday, May 21-24
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St. SW
(505) 724-4778
nhccnm.org

New Work by Buen Viaje Dance & Equilibrium Theater
VSA North Fourth Art Center presents an annual performance of original work by resident mixed ability companies Buen Viaje Dance Company and Equilibrium Theater Company. Buen Viaje Dance Company’s 18 members will perform Kinosphere, their 2008 repertory. The performance will include past favorites, such as The Love Beneath., Going Bananas, and Maybe It Is, New work includes For Roger, Mis Dulces and Astronaut Pants. For Roger is dedicated to the memory of Roger Torres, a much loved fellow VSA Apprentice Artist who died in September 2007. Equilibrium Theater Company, VSA’s mixed ability theater company, is also presenting new work. The Jeweled Eye is a creative collaboration, written by the 14 company members and directed by Equilibrium’s Artistic Director Molly Kohl. Various members take on multiple roles in what seems like a cut-and-dry case in this fast-paced 1940’s noir mystery, but after a jewel disappears from a golden statue nothing is as it seems. Admission for both nights is on a donation basis ($5 suggested).
Performance Friday-Saturday, May 23-24, 7pm
N4th Theater
4904 Fourth Street NW
(505) 344-4542
vsartsnm.org

Moving People Festival Dance Tour at the KiMo
This event is presented by, Moving People Dance Santa Fe and features choreography by Sam Watson, Max Stone, Ronn Stewart, Echo Gustafson, Robert Moses, and Curtis Uhlemann.
Performance Saturday, May 24, 8pm
KiMo Theatre
423 Central Avenue NW
(505) 768-3544

Music
musical performances, workshops and festivals

Mark Olson at The Cooperage
Mark Olson was a founding member of The Jayhawks, the most acclaimed band to emerge out of the all- country scene. He left in 1996 after the release of the band’s biggest selling album, but continued to record music with his new band, The Creekdippers, at his home in the California desert. An AMP production.
Performance Sunday, May 18, 7:30pm
The Cooperage
7220 Lomas NE
(505) 232-9868
abqmusic.com

Kokopelli’s Legacy: Indian Flute Music
David Wolfs Robe music is composed and inspired by nature and the spirit that surrounds him. Wolfs Robe believes we hear the echoes of time within the moving sounds of various Native American wood, ancient bone, and river cane flutes. Wolfs Robe performs Native American style flute music that celebrates tradition and the reverence for the earth. These performances are free and will take place on the visitor center patio. Registration is not required. Monday, May 19, 10am and 2pm
Petroglyph National Monument (505) 899-0205 x332

Frank McCulloch y sus Amigos
Enjoy Mexican, New Mexican, American and Irish folk music by this popular Albuquerque musical group.
Performance Thursday, May 22, 6-8pm
Sunshine Cafe
1134 Mountain Rd. NW
(505) 242-1499
sunshinecaf eabq.com Southwest Jazz Orchestra at the Outpost
This 12-piece jazz orchestra performs under the direction of Jack Manno, focusing on the work of great jazz performers. While the orchestra has included numerous fine musicians over the last four years, its core remains solid with three players who have been with the band since the beginning: guitarist, Michael Anthony, former LA jazz and studio musician; saxophonist, Bill Wood, UNM Professor of Theory and Composition for over 40 years; and trumpet player Jan McDonald, Santa Fe’s all-around trumpet player and teacher who’s at home in either classical or jazz. The rest of the personnel include Cindy Tag, Aaron Lewis, and J. R. Williams on reeds; Debbie Taylor, trombone; Chris Allen, vibes; Paul Brown, bass; and Rick Compton, drums. The SJO was founded and is directed by Jack Manno, former studio singer from New York, pianist, arranger and composer whose credits include recording work with Judy Garland, Harry Belafonte, Leonard Bernstein, Perry Como, Duke Pearson, and many others.
Performance Thursday, May 22, 7pm
Outpost Performance Space
210 Yale SE
(505) 268-0044
outpostspace.org

¡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

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

More at abqarts.org