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by the Arts Alliance, "Something To Do" is a
lisiting of current auditions and calls, performances, exhibits,
events, workshops and classes in the Albuquerque Metro area. For more information about ongoing and regularly scheduled events and opportunities, CLICK HERE.
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October 2-16, 2008
Your editor is off to exotic places again (I wish!), so this issue covers the next two weeks in place of the This Weekend category.
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Publicity for the Balloon Fiesta is everywhere, so we won't cover that again. In this issue, we do hope you and your out-of-town company will find other interesting things to do in addition to balloon activities. Under this week's Featured Events, you will find a listing of arts and crafts fairs and festivals that take place during the Balloon Fiesta as well as special exhibits and opportunities at the Balloon Museum.
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To view listings of ongoing and regularly scheduled meetings, classes and opportunities, click on the Quick Links in the left hand column that correspond with your interests.
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Email your news and comments to judy@abqarts.org
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Voter Registration at the Arts Alliance
Time is running out: October 7 is the deadline to register to vote in the November 4 election. If you haven't registered yet, avoid the hassle and register at the Arts Alliance.
When: Friday, October 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Arts Alliance Gallery, 1100 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Suite 10, in The Courtyard Shopping Center. This is First Friday, so you can enjoy the opening reception for the Pastel Society of New Mexico exhibit at the same time.
More Info: Call the Arts Alliance at 268-1920
Festivals, Fairs and Markets during Balloon Fiesta
2008 Greek Festival Ethnic Event
When: Friday and Saturday, October 3 & 4, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday, October 5, 12-5 p.m.
Where: St. George Greek Church, 308 High St. SE
Admission: $4 adult, $2 under 12, military free.
Shuttle: Every 15 minutes from the parking lot at the corner of Lomas and University.
5th Annual Santero Market Ethnic Event
An opportunity to see some of the best religious arts and crafts in the area, including relief carvings, retablos, bultos, cruzes and relicarios. Entertainment includes live music and dance throughout the day and evening.
When: Saturday, October 4, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, October 5, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Old Town
More Info: Call 243-4628 or 311 or go to www.cabq.gov
20th Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival
When: Friday-Sunday, October 3-5 and 10-12
Where: "Under the Big Top Tent" at I-25 and Paseo del Norte
More Info: Call 292-7457 or go to www.riograndefestivals.com
4th Annual Indian & Spanish Art Showcase Ethnic Event
When: Friday-Sunday, October 3-5
Where: Journal Center, Courtyard by Marriott
Admission: Free
More Info: Call 804-3989
Fall Indian Art Market Ethnic Event
When: Saturday and Sunday, October 4 & 5
Where: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St. NW
More Info: Call 843-7270 or go to www.indianpueblo.org
3rd Annual Celebration of Gourds Festival
Includes classes and a Kids Craft Corner
When: Saturday, October 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, October 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas NE
Admission: Free
More Info: Call 757-3525 or go to www.newmexicogourdsociety.org
Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum
9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE (off Alameda, west of I-25)
New Exhibit: A Fiesta Patchwork
Contains colorful memorabilia from the Balloon Fiesta's 35-year history.
Special Exhibit: The Art of Ballooning - Patterns in the Sky
By Silk Painters International. Silk panels display a theme of hot air balloons in original designs painted with silk dyes. On display just through the Balloon Fiesta.
Other Exhibits: Airships: The Big, Bad and Bold, Native Americans and Ballooning, Clouds, Weather and Ballooning
Special Attractions: Fly Your Own Balloon Flight Simulator, Hands-On Fun
Lunch on the Lawn: Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the Museum's lawn, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. daily during the Fiesta.
Free Shuttle: Daily from the field to the Museum and back.
Extended Hours during Balloon Fiesta: October 4, 5, 9, 10 and 11, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. October 6, 7, 8 and 12, 6 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: $4 adults, $3 NM residents, $2 ages 65+, $1 ages 4-12, 3 and under free.
More Info: Call 768-6020 or 311 or go to www.cabq.org/balloon
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| NEXT TWO WEEKS |
In addition to events, also see below upcoming meetings, auditions, classes and workshops, entry deadlines and opportunities that occur in the next two weeks. Current theater productions with extended runs can be found in the Theater section.
EVENTS
Albuquerque Little Theatre Two-for-One Offer/Final Weekend
224 San Pasquale SW
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Two-for-one adult tickets (not good on previously purchased tickets) are available for the final weekend of this delightful production. Mention offer when called the box office.)
When: Through October 5, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. also Thursday, September 25 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: Adult $22, Senior $20 and Student $18
More Info and Tickets: Call 242-4750 or go to www.albuquerquelittletheatre.org
AMP Concerts
October 5: Chirgilchin - See South Broadway Cultural Center (this category)
October 8: Great Big Sea - See El Rey Theater (this category)
October 11: Fiamma Fumana, The Cooperage
More Info and Tickets: Go to www.abqmusic.com Tickets also at Bookworks and Natural Sound (cash only, $2 surcharge).
Albuquerque Public School Foundation Fundraiser
New Listing
Rumba Guitarist Brent Gunter
An Albuquerque native, Gunter returns for a benefit concert to raise money for APS school guitar programs.
When: Friday, October 10, 8 p.m.
Where: Kiva Auditorium, Convention Center, Downtown
Tickets: $25-$45 through Ticketmaster at 866-448-7849 or www.ticketmaster.com
Aquarium/Botanic Garden
2601 Central NW
Harvest Festival at Heritage Farm
Experience the tastes and sounds of a fall harvest. Sample fruits and vegetables, learn how cider is made and sample fresh cider made on-site. Also demonstrations and activities, crafts, games and music. Included is access to a Farmer's Market featuring Native American and Hispanic vendors.
When: Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Event is free with park admission. $7 adults, $3 seniors and children 3-12, under 3 free.
More Info: Call 311 or 764-6200
Center for International Studies New Listing
View from Across the Border: A Mexican Perspective
Lecture by Dr. Rafael Fernandez de Castro will look at the Mexican/Latin American perception of changes with U.S. Latino communities.
When: Saturday, October 11, 4 p.m.
Where: National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St. SW
Tickets: $12 general admission, students with ID free.
More Info: Go to www.centerforinternationalstudies.net
Cultural Sunsets Ethnic Event
A City of Albuquerque program featuring multicultural entertainment, every Thursday evening through October.
Who and When:
October 2: Odara Dance Ensemble Company (Brazilian)
October 9: La Sociedad Colonial Espanola de Santa Fe (Early New Mexican dances. Spectator participation.)
Where: Old Town Plaza
More Info: Email or call Isabelle Zamora, 767-5839.
El Rey Theater
620 Central SW
Rockabilly Rescue - Benefit Performance
Proceeds benefit Josh, friend of the organizers, who faces medical bills after a serious work-related accident. Includes music, dancing, refreshments, auction, raffle and more.
When: Saturday, October 4, 8 p.m.
Donation: $7
Great Big Sea
Band fuses Newfoundland traditional music with modern pop.
When: Wednesday, October 8, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $20/$25/$35. Through Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006, and Bookworks and Natural Sound (cash only, $2 surcharge).
More Info: Call 242-2343
South Austin Jug Band
When: Saturday, October 11, 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $13 in advance, $16 at the door. Through 1-866-1-GET-TIX, and Bookworks, Encore Music, Birdland and Zone.
More Info: Call 242-2343
Explora Museum New Listing
1701 Mountain Rd. NW
Adult Night (18 and over)
When: Friday, October 3, 6:30-10 p.m.
Admission: $7 adults, $5 seniors, members free
More Info and Reservations: Call 244-8323
First Friday Fractals
When: Friday, October 3 at 6, 7, 8 and Fractals Rock! at 9 p.m.
Where: New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain Rd. NW (Old Town)
Tickets: $7 ages 13-59, $6 age 60+ and $4 ages 3-12.
More Info and Tickets: Go to www.fractalfoundation.org. Pre-purchase of tickets strongly suggested as shows sell out.
Grant County Art Guild Nice Weekend Trip
23rd Annual Purchase Prize Show
Features paintings by artists from throughout New Mexico.
When: Friday-Sunday, October 3-5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Hearst Church Gallery in Pinos Altos, six miles north of Silver City on Rt. 15.
More Info: Call 505-538-8216.
Guadalupe Trail Studio Tour
Fourteen artists at six studios between Pueblo Solano and Los Ranchos in the Village of Los Ranchos.
When: Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Maps at Sky Dog Art Space, 7103 4th St. NW, Bldg. M.
More Info: Call 344-9438. Slide show and downloadable map at www.skydogart.com
Guild Cinema
3405 Central NE
Beautiful Loser
Part of the Art in Film Series. Film explores the creativity of a group of artist "outsiders" in New York City who, in the early 1990s, established a new pop-subculture by making art that reflected their interests in skateboarding, surfing, punk, hip hop and graffiti.
When: Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, 2 p.m.
Tickets: $5 cash only
More Info: Call 255-1848 or go to www.guildcinema.com
Hot Latin Sounds Ethnic Event
A City of Albuquerque program featuring salsa dance workshops, roaming mariachis and musical entertainment every Friday evening at the Old Town Plaza Gazebo.
When and Who: October 3 and 10, performers TBA
More Info: Call 311 or email or call Isabelle Zamora, 767-5839.
Loma Colorado Library Auditorium Tonight
755 Loma Colorado Dr. NE, Rio Rancho
In Concert: Route 66 Revelers
Dixieland and New Orleans jazz.
When: Thursday, September 25, 6:30 p.m.
Admission: Free but tickets required, available at the adult information desk.
More Info: Call 891-5013, ext. 3030
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
UNM Campus
Indian Bread Baking
When: Wednesdays, October 8 and 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Oaxacan Life Lecture and Book Signing Tonight
"Changing Dreams: A Generation of Oaxaca's Woodcarvers"
When: Thursday, October 2, 7 p.m.
Where: Hibben Center, Rm. 105, UNM campus (next to the Maxwell Museum)
Admission: Free
Oaxacan Art Demonstration
When: Saturday, October 4, 1 p.m.
Admission: Free
Elements of the Earth Family Friendly
Exhibit opening and family program, includes a pottery making demonstration, storytime and activities for all ages.
When: Saturday, October 11, 1-3:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
More Info: Call 277-1400 or go to www.unm.edu/~maxwell
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St. SW
Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia: Magical Flutes of India Ethnic Event
This concert is part of the Outpost Performance Space 20th Anniversary Season opening weekend. See below for concerts at the Outpost.
When: Sunday, October 5, 7 p.m.
Tickets: $20-$45, with a $5 discount for Outpost members.
More Info and Tickets: Call the Outpost at 268-0044. Tickets also available through Ticketmaster and the NHCC box office.
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd. NW in Old Town
"Mysteries of the Universe in the Next Decade"
Astronomy research and discovery in the next decade will be discussed by author Martin Ratcliff.
When: Saturday, October 4, 7 p.m.
Where: Museum Planetarium
Admission: $12 general, $10 museum members
More Info: Call 841-2800
Starry Nights Family Night Family Friendly
Discover the cosmos as a family. Science and craft activities for kids, planetarium show, plus viewing astronomical wonders from the observation deck.
When: Saturday, October 11, 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15 adults and seniors, $10 ages 3-12. Discount for members. Price includes museum admission.
More Info and Advance Tickets: Go to www.naturalhistoryfoundation.org
New Mexico Symphony Orchestra New Listing
Mendelssohn's Elijah
When and Where:
Friday, October 10, Popejoy Hall, Center for the Arts, UNM Campus, 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 11, Popejoy Hall, Center for the Arts, UNM Campus, 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 12, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St. SW, 2 p.m.
Tickets: $10-$60
More Info and Tickets: Call 881-8999 or go to www.nmso.org
N4th Theater and Gallery Double Opening
4904 4th St. NW
N4th Gallery: Bomb the Canvas 3
When: Friday, October 3. Gallery reception 6-8 p.m. Show open during theater performances.
Admission: Free
N4th Theater: River of Tears (Rio de Lagrimas)
When: Friday and Saturday, October 3 & 4, 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 5, 2 p.m.
Tickets: $12 general admission, $8 students/seniors
More Info and Reservations: Call 344-4542 or go to www.vsartsnm.org
Opera Southwest
Die Fledermaus (The Bat), by Johann Strauss, Jr.
Sung in English. An elegant operetta, a practical joke with disguise and intrigue, where nothing is at is seems and everything ends happily.
When: Saturday, October 4, 8 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2 p.m. Friday, October 10, 8 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2 p.m.
Where: KiMo Theatre, 423 Central NW
Tickets: $20-$65 with senior, student and group discounts available
More Info: Call Opera SW at 243-0591
Tickets: At the KiMo Theatre box office at 768-3544 or through Ticketsmaster.
Outpost Performance Space
210 Yale SE
20th Anniversary Season
Chiara Civello Quartet
When: Thursday, October 2, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $22 general admission, $17 members and students.
Po' Girl, with special guest, Linda Johnson
When: Saturday, October 4, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $22 general admission, $17 members and students.
Joel Harrison's Vox Americana
When: Thursday, October 9, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $17 general admission, $12 members and students.
Javon Jackson Band with Les McCann
When: Thursday, October 16, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25 general admission, $20 members and students.
More Info and Tickets: All concerts, call 268-0044.
Piano Concert New Listing
Albuquerque native, Elias-Axel Pettersson
When: Saturday, October 11 and Monday, October 13 at 7 p.m.
Where: Charles Piano, 5000 Menaul NE (1/2 block west of San Mateo)
Tickets: $18 general admission, $14 students with ID
More Info and Tickets: Call 899-8180
Peace Fair New Listing
Includes artwork, a peace quilt raffle and a peace concert.
When: Sunday, October 12, 3-5:30 p.m.
Where: Christ Unity Church, 9800 Candelaria NE
Admission: Free
More Info: Call 292-1998
Placitas Artist Series New Listing
Willy Sucre & Friends Play String Quartets
When: Sunday, October 5, 3 p.m. Visual artists reception at 1:30 p.m. with Wood Duncan, Robert LeBlanc, C.S. Tiefa and Dennie York.
Where: Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, Placitas (Exit 242 East of I-25)
Tickets: $15-$18
More Info and Tickets: Go to www.placitasarts.org
Rio Grande Zoo
903 10th St. SW
Up With People!
A musical stage show in the bandshell.
When: Friday, October 3, 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Tickets: $10 adults , $7 seniors and children 3-12, under 3 free.
More Info and Tickets: Call 764-6200
South Broadway Cultural Center Just for Kids (and parents)
1025 Broadway SW
Horrible Harry
Harry is the center of attention with his nonstop pranks and antics. For pre-school - Grade 6.
When: Friday, October 3, 7 p.m.
Tickets: $5.50 adults, $3 children
More Info and Tickets: Call SBCC at 848-1320
Chirgilchin: Throat Singers from Tuva
(Tuva is a small Russian province north of Western Mongolia). This is an AMP concert.
When: Sunday, October 5, 7 p.m.
Tickets: $20. All seats reserved.
More Info and Tickets: Call the SBCC at 848-1320 or go to www.ampconcerts.org
Third Street Arts New Listing
711 3rd St. SW
Photography and Sculpture Exhibit with Roy Ricci photos and Jim Gifford sculpture
When: Friday and Saturday, October 3 & 4, 6-9 p.m.
More Info: Go to www.thirdstreetarts.com
UNM Department of Theatre and Dance
Frankenstein
When: October 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. and October 5 at 2 p.m.
Where: Rodey Theatre, Center for the Arts, UNM campus
Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 faculty and seniors, $8 staff and students. At UNM ticket offices, or call 925-5858 or online at www.unmtickets.com
More Info: Got to www.theatre.unm.edu
UNM Music Department Concerts
Where: All concerts below in Keller Hall, Center for the Arts, UNM campus
String Pedagogy Community Concert
When: Sunday, October 5, 4 p.m.
Admission: $5 general admission, $3 under 12, under 7 free.
UNM Orchestra
When: Tuesday, October 7, 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $7/$5/$3
Violin Studio Recitals
When: Saturday and Sunday, October 11 & 12, 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
UNM Concert Choir
When: Saturday, October 11 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $7/$5/$3
Rafael Videira, Viola
When: Sunday, October 12, 6 p.m.
Admission: Free
UNM Jazz Bands and UNM Symphonic Band
When: Monday, October 13, 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $7/$5/$3
Octubafest
When: Tuesday, October 14, 8 p.m. and Wednesday, October 15, 6 p.m.
Admission: Free
More Info: Call Tori Weller at 277-2131 or email toriw@unm.edu or go to http://music.unm.edu/news_events/calendar.index.php
Western Music Association New Listing
Fundraising Concert with JUBALation & Silent Auction
Benefit for WMA programs to encourage young people in the performance and creation of western music.
When: Saturday, October 4, 2:30-4:30
Where: Nahalat Shalom Congregation Center, 3606 Rio Grande NW
Suggested Donation: $10 at the door
More Info: Call Rick Huff at 265-1582
MEETINGS
OFFCenter Community Arts Every Thursday
808 Park Ave. SW
Emerging Artists Meeting
Discuss ideas for gallery shows, workshops, classes and community arts events. Great for those who want to get involved in developing OFFCenter's studio programs.
When: Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
More Info: Call 247-1172
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Meltdown Studio
Beginning Small Metals/Jewelry Classes
Get started on holiday ideas and gifts. Students create mini-projects and design and fabricate a final project of their choosing. Each student leaves with at least three completed pieces. Limit four students per class.
Course Fee: $280, including teaching materials.
When: First four Fridays in October, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and five Wednesdays in October, 5-8 p.m.
More Info and to Register: Call Lauren at 977-1129.
New Grounds Print Workshop New Listing
Non-toxic Photogravure/Solarplate-Etching
When: Saturdays and Sundays, October 4, 5, 11 and 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fee: $275 plus tax, includes two small plates and all supplies.
Instructor: Diane Alire
More Info and To Register: Call 268-8952
OFFCenter Community Arts New Listing
808 Park Ave. SW
Two Workshops
Hand Made Paper
Instructor: Mary Dubois
When: Saturday, October 11, 12-3 p.m.
Cost: $35, with low-income scholarships available
Make Your Own Mosaic
When: Saturday, October 18, 12-3 p.m.
Instructor: Ann Dunbar
Cost: $45, with low-income scholarships available
More Info and to Register: Call 247-1172
Outpost Performance Space New Listing
210 Yale SE
Publicity Workshop
Low-cost yet professional approaches to publicity, including press releases, public service announcements, demo tapes, press packets, websites and more.
When: Saturday, October 11, 11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Tom Guralnick
Cost: Free
More Info: Call the Outpost at 268-0044
SouthWest Writers
Live Your Life in Search of Material
Learn how to turn experiences into columns, books, poetry and plays.
When: Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m.-noon
Where: New Life Presbyterian Church, 5540 Eubank NE
Presenter: Sherri Burr
Fee: Free
More Info: Call 265-9485, M-F 9 a.m.-noon.
Generative Writing Workshop
Begin new projects and try out new forms and approaches in a community setting.
When: Saturday, October 4, 1-4 p.m.
Where: New Life Presbyterian Church, 5540 Eubank NE
Presenter: Lynn C. Miller
Fee: $20 members, $30 non-members
More Info and to Register: Call 265-9485, M-F 9 a.m.-noon.
Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space
7400 Montgomery NE, Suite 20 (Mossman Center)
This new venue is starting out with over 50 classes this fall, from beginners to advanced levels, in addition to showing work by 55 local artists. A sampling of upcoming classes follows.
12-Week Classes
Starts Friday, October 3: Visual Approaches to Drawing and Painting, 2-4 p.m.
Starts Sunday, October 5: Introduction to Life Painting and Drawing, 2-4 p.m.
More Info and to Register: For the above and other classes, call 999-1280.
APPROACHING DEADLINES/OPPORTUNITIES
Museums on Main Street
New Mexico Humanities Council Seeks Participants
The NMHC is looking for six communities in New Mexico to host a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit in 2010. Title of the exhibit is New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music.
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