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friday 17 through sunday 19 | friday and saturday 10 am–6 pm; sunday 10 am–5 pm wednesday 1 through sunday 26 friday and saturday 7:30 pm; sunday 2 pm Inherit The Wind. This play is a fictionalized account of the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial which resulted in John Thomas Scopes’ conviction for teaching Darwin’s Theory of Evolution to a high school science class, contrary to a Tennessee law. The play is recognized as one of the best courtroom dramas in American Theatre. friday 3 through sunday 5 | friday

Treasures of the Earth: Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Expo. There will be over 50 dealers selling everything from amethyst cathedrals to Zebra rock as well as minerals and rocks, inexpensive to moderately priced. We’ll have a Mineral ID Booth, an educational booth from the NM Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources (both a display and maps, books, and guidebooks), stuff for kids, and three silent auctions per day. Info: Creative Arts Center at Expo New Mexico, 300 San Pedro NE, agmc.info, Price $0 to $5.

Info: The Adobe Theater, adobetheater.org, (505) 898-9222. Tickets: $15$24; Pay What You Will Thursday March 23 at 7:30pm.

4–8 pm; saturday 11 am–7 pm; sunday 10 am–6 pm friday 3 through friday May 19

National Fiery Foods and BBQ Show. More than 1,000 different products from the U.S. and around the world for tasting and purchase, cooking and barbecue demonstrations, food samples galore, and Scovie Award-winning products, recognized as the top Fiery Food Products in the world.

Info: Sandia Resort and Casino Grand Ballroom, 30 Rainbow Road, fieryfoodshow.com, (505) 873-8680, $10.50/ day; after February 21 $15.50/day.

By Appointment

Gallery with a Cause. “Movers and Shakers saturday 4 7:30 pm sunday 5 1–5 pm

– Artists Who Teach, Lead, and Inspire” featuring 380 works of art by 18 diverse artists who contribute to their communities. Forty percent of sales go to patients in need.

Info: New Mexico Cancer Center, 4901 Lang Ave NE. Gallery visits by appointment only – contact regina@ artfullivingstyle.com or (505) 803-3345. gallerywithacause.org. Free.

Alan Zimmerman Percussion Recital. Presented by The Robb New Music Series, this recital features works by Rebecca Saunders, Kenneth Cornell, and Pulitzer Prize for Music winner Raven Chacon.

Info: University of New Mexico Center for the Arts, Keller Hall, 203 Cornell NE, robbtrust.org/ robbnewmusicseries. Free admission.

Reception for New Artists saturday 11 10–11:30 am sunday 12 2 pm friday 17

How The Wind Blows! This is the March theme at the Corrales Bosque Gallery. Please join us to meet the new artists joining the gallery and view their fabulous work. Also, plan to enjoy the rest of the events during First Sunday in Corrales.

Info: Corrales Bosque Gallery, 4685 Corrales road, (505) 898-7203, corralesbosquegallery. com.

Building Soil for Vegetable, Flower, and Herb Production. The Xeric Garden Club hosts Max Bervig’s presentation which will include drought tolerant vegetable gardening, soil building and plant propagation. Max Bervig is the farm manager at Los Poblanos. Each participant will be given a plant to take home. Info: Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Boulevard NE. Free.

Makers Space Experience Showcase. Join Keshet Dance & Center for the Arts for the culminating dynamic showcase of guest choreographers and dancers from the 2023 cohort of Keshet’s Makers Space Experience. Info: Keshet Center for the Arts, 4121 Cutler Ave NE, keshetarts.org. Sliding scale tickets $0 to $30.

9 am–4 pm daily monday–thursday

Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation Daffodil Days. Purchase everyone’s favorite spring flower at local Pop Up shops throughout the metro area to benefit the Presbyterian Robert Wertheim Hospice House. Find your location and arrangement at phs. org/daffodildays.

9 am–12 pm saturday 10 am–2 pm other times by appointment wednesday 1 through sunday 5 | 10 am–4 pm; sunday 10 am–2 pm; closed monday wednesday 1 through sunday

New Lego Exhibit at the Wheels Museum. The New Mexico Lego Users Group (NMLUG on Facebook) has partnered with Wheels to display a beautiful Lego Train layout for children of all ages to enjoy. The exhibit will vary each season Info: 1100 Second Street SW, wheelsmuseum.org, (505) 243-6269. Free.

Adornments for the Soul. Wild Hearts Gallery presents jewelry exhibits by Sandy Johnson and Geri Verble. Info: 221 Homestead Village Highway 165, Placitas, (505) 361-2710, wildheartsgallery.com. Wild Hearts Gallery is an artist’s collective of 16 local artists.

26 | friday and saturday 7:30 pm; sunday 2 pm thursday 2 | 7:30 pm friday 3 | 6–8:30 pm friday

Inherit The Wind. This play is a fictionalized account of the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial which resulted in John Thomas Scopes’ conviction for teaching Darwin’s Theory of Evolution to a high school science class, contrary to a Tennessee law. The play is recognized as one of the best courtroom dramas in American Theatre. Starring two of Albuquerque’s finest actors, Philip J. Shortell and Paul Ford. Info: The Adobe Theater, adobetheater.org, (505) 8989222. Tickets: $15-$24; Pay What You Will Thursday March 23 at 7:30pm.

UNM Jazz Combos. Info: University of New Mexico Center for the Arts, Keller Hall, 203 Cornell Avenue NE. Free admission.

Gallery with a Cause. Artscrawl reception for “Movers and Shakers – Artists Who Teach, Lead, and Inspire” featuring 380 works of art by 18 diverse artists who contribute to their communities. Forty percent of sales go to patients in need. Info: New Mexico Cancer Center, 4901 Lang Ave NE, regina@artfullivingstyle. com, (505) 803-3345, gallerywithacause. org. Free.

3 | 5–8 pm Artist

Reception friday 3 | 9 pm friday 3| 7:30–9 pm friday 3 through friday May 19 | By Appointment friday 3 through sunday 5 | friday 4–8 pm; saturday 11 am–7 pm; sunday 10 am–6 pm saturday 4 | 10:30 am saturday 4 | 6–9 pm saturday 4 | 7–11 pm

Mariposa Gallery. Chris Fox exhibits new abstracts in a show titled “Forest Bathing." Accompanying her downstairs is Pamela Heater with new abstracts titled “Color Therap.” Upstairs is Claudia McGrane, mixedmedia artist with sculptures created of vintage tins and ceramics. Info: Showing through April, 3500 Central Avenue SE, mariposagallery.com, (505) 268-6828.

Chatter Late Works. A late-night concert for the adventurous at Chatter's new downtown warehouse performance space. With cash bar provided by Rumor Brewing. Info: Chatter at 912 3rd Street NW, chatterabq.org/boxoffice. Tickets: $16 general admission.

Series III Family Fun: Art and Music. Byron Herrington conducts the Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra performing music by John Williams, Sergei Prokofieff, and Aaron Copland, including the ever-popular “Peter and the Wolf.” Student artwork will be projected above the orchestra and on display. Info: Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd SE, (505) 4337445 or abqphil.org. Free and children are welcome.

Gallery with a Cause. “Movers and Shakers – Artists Who Teach, Lead, and Inspire” featuring 380 works of art by 18 diverse artists. Forty percent of sales go to patients in need. Info: New Mexico Cancer Center, 4901 Lang Ave NE. Gallery visits by appointment only – contact regina@ artfullivingstyle.com or (505) 803-3345. gallerywithacause.org. Free.

National Fiery Foods and BBQ Show. More than 1,000 different products from the U.S. and around the world for tasting and purchase, cooking and barbecue demonstrations, food samples galore, and Scovie Award-winning products, recognized as the top Fiery Food Products in the world. Enjoy the 505 Food Fights, a bracket-style culinary competition for charity. Professional cooks and chefs from around the state perform head-tohead creating dishes based on mystery ingredients. Info: Sandia Resort and Casino Grand Ballroom, 30 Rainbow Road, fieryfoodshow.com, (505) 873-8680, $10.50/day; after February 21 $15.50/day.

Friends of Cathedral Music. Join us for “Encountering the Spirit”, a concert featuring “Voiceless Mass” by Pulitzer Prize-winning Diné composer Raven Chacon, conducted by David Felberg with organ soloist Maxine Thévenot. Info: Episcopal Cathedral of St. John, 318 Silver Avenue SW. More info and tickets at fcmabq.org/voiceless-mass/, $20 general admission ($25 at the door), full-time students free (ID required).

Jazz Brasileiro. Vintage Bossa nova, contemporary Brazilian jazz, and jazz standards, as well as the fine offerings of Scalo Northern Italian eatery. Info: Scalo II Bar, 3500 Central Avenue SE, (505) 5223800, scaloabq.com. No cover, 21+ or with parental accompaniment.

Fables & Folklore–31st Annual Chocolate Fantasy. Hors d’oeuvres, champagne, entertainment, dancing, online auction, and, of course, delectable chocolate specimens. Info: New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain Road NW, chocolatefantasy. org, sponsored by KPMG and benefitting the NM Museum of Natural History Foundation. Black tie or cocktail attire is recommended. Tickets are $250 per person, with a $6.25 processing fee. Your purchase supports the NM Museum of Natural History Foundation’s efforts, and $175 of your ticket is tax deductible. naturalhistoryfoundation.org saturday 4 | 7:30 pm sunday 5 | 1–5 pm sunday 5 | 3 pm sunday 5 | 3 pm

Alan Zimmerman Percussion Recital. Presented by The Robb New Music Series, this recital features works by Rebecca Saunders, Kenneth Cornell, and Pulitzer Prize for Music winner Raven Chacon. Info: University of New Mexico Center for the Arts, Keller Hall, 203 Cornell NE, robbtrust.org/robbnewmusicseries. Free admission.

Reception for New Artists: How The Wind Blows! This is the March theme at the Corrales Bosque Gallery. Please join us to meet the new artists joining the gallery and view their fabulous work. Also, plan to enjoy the rest of the events during First Sunday in Corrales. Info: Corrales Bosque Gallery, 4685 Corrales road, (505) 8987203, corralesbosquegallery.com.

Rhythm of the Dance. An exhilarating trip through the ages celebrating Irish culture with music and dance. Info: Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell Drive NE. Tickets at popejoypresents.com, (505) 277-4569.

Faculty Spotlight Series by the UNM Music Department. Info: University of New Mexico Center for the Arts, Keller Hall, 203 Cornell Ave NE. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online at unmtickets. com. General admission $12, seniors and UNM employees $10, students $5.

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