2014 Holiday Gift Guide • Nov. 13-26, 2014 by Local iQ Magazine

INside F E AT UR E Ring in the holiday season without having to stress about the task of finding the right gift, for the right person

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Kevin Hopper

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Mr. Jimmy

I’m a 1 yr old Lab/ Shepherd mix who is calm, highly intelligent, EASY to train, affectionate, gentle, well behaved and I LOVE children! I’ll let YOU know of any visitors and my size will make even the worst boogie man think twice. I’m SUPER sweet with well-meaning people!

Ella

I’m Ella Fitzgerald ~ a pure bred, papered, 3 yr old American Staffordshire Terrier who’s super gentle, laid back, calm and very sweet! I adore children and love to play, I lived my entire life with my sister so I’m really good with other dogs (if they’re nice)! I live indoors and love my crate. I enjoy movies, car rides, walks and hikes.

Beamer

I’m a 2 yr old pure bred American Bully who’s very sweet and eager to please! I adore my toys and LIVE to play with humans, other dogs or even by myself. No cats or small fuzzy creatures. I live indoors without a crate ’cause I’m the PERFECT house dog! I am also a TOP athlete!

Caleb

I’m a 14 mn old Amercian Bully who’s especially sweet and LOVES to snuggle ~ or just hang out with my people! I love other dogs and all humans, big AND small! I’m a loveable, calm, quiet, gentle house boy and I “promise” to be the BESTEST boy ~ I’m a Rock Star in the makin’.

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What will help make this season’s University of New Mexico men’s basketball team stand out? Think speed

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A new diner on Historic Route 66 in Old Town Albuquerque dishes up a creative Americana menu

Joy Godfrey

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Laura Marrich INTERNS

Marissa Higdon, Melyssa Laurent, Jazmen Bradford Vallejos

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ON THE COVER

FI L M Veteran actor Michael Keaton, and a strong cast, demand to be watched in the new surrealist film, Birdman

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30 A R TS Vivian Nesbitt shares her passion in an academy that feeds Albuquerque’s growing film industry

CA LE N DA R S

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Arts Events.................... 35 Community Events..... 38 Live Music.......................31

Backyard Plot................. 7 Beer Geek....................... 11 Credit Corner...............40 Earth Talk.......................28 Key Ingredient................9 The Curious Townie......6 The Gaffer..................... 26 The Good Doctor........ 12

F E AT UR E S Places To Be.....................4 Marquee............................. 5 Smart Music................... 33 Smart Arts.......................37 Crossword...................... 39 Horoscope..................... 39

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Miranda Evjen (@mirevj), senior marketing & community manager at Heritage Hotel & Resorts gets Local iQ’s creative department (Moonpie & Dylan) into the holiday spirit.

CONTRIBUTORS

New England’s favorite punk band, Dropkick Murphys, is still dropkicking through new frontiers

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EDITORIAL Ronnie Reynolds Abinash Achrekar Marshall Saiz Michael Allison David Steinberg Nelle Bauer The Beer Geek Andrea Blan Ben Tuasig Eric Francis Steven J. Westman Logan Greeley DISTRIBUTION Dan Gutierrez Ben Adams Marissa Higdon Kristina De Melyssa Laurent Santiago Jim & Linda Maher Alan Romero Jordan Mahoney Kurt Laffan Katixa Mercier David Leeder Kyle Mullin Bill Nevins Distributech Michael Ramos Tish Resnik

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PLACES TO BE

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NATURE

Western Music Association Annual Convention

Weems International Artfest

Festival of the Cranes

10a-9p, Fri.; 10a-6p, Sat.; 10a-5p, Sun.; Nov. 14-16

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge 1001 Hwy. 1, San Antonio, N.M., 575.835.2077

Expo New Mexico, Manuel Lujan Building 300 San Pedro NE, 505.293.6133

Albuquerque Marriott 2101 Louisiana NE, 505.563.0673

$20-$325 westernmusic.org allegrettoespinoza.com

Indie Q 7p, Thu., Nov. 13 KiMo Theatre 423 Central NW, 505.768.3522

FREE kimotickets.com indieq.ning.com

ndie Q’s quarterly showcase of local filmmaking is gearing up for its latest offering of homegrown cinema at the KiMo Theatre. Ann Lerner of the ABQ Film Office asserts that this batch is a great one, and considering it’s free, you’ve got little reason to miss out. This go-around, Indie Q will present the short films Aliens Illegal? (John Morelock), My Father’s Dying Wish (Guia Peel), Coyote Nights (Werner Juergen Heinemann), The Tokyo Princess (Eliot Stenzel) and Petals (Megan Pham), as well as trailers for lo/ Fi (Alejandro Montoya), The ASH Project (Austin Madrid), Spelling Bee (Charlie O’Dowd), The Film (Kyle Yazzie) and New Mexico (Phillip Torres). A couple of music videos directed by Megan Pham, Alex Deeds, Djochoua Belovarski and Paris Premdas will screen, too. Other contributors include Monique Peralta, Mike Gates and Orion Kaminky. Support local film and learn more about Indie Q by heading to indieq.ning.com, a virtual hub for local filmmakers to connect, collaborate and stay current on deadlines and festivals. —JM

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FILM

rtists and art enthusiasts from all over the world are gathering to celebrate 32 years of the Weems International Artfest in Albuquerque. This year’s specially honored artist is Michael Naranjo, a remarkable sculptor hailing from Taos and Santa Clara Pueblo. A grenade blast during the Vietnam War left Naranjo without eyesight or the use of his right hand, yet the experience galvanized him into following his dream of becoming a sculptor. With hundreds of artists presenting thousands of works in just about every medium, you’ll be sure to leave Weems with something for your home — or at the every least, with an appreciation for art. —ML

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owboy yodeling contests, cowboy poetry, every variety imaginable of Western and cowboy music, plus workshops, jam sessions and old-fashioned Western-style socializing. And more fancy boots, cowboy hats and fine long skirts then you are likely to see anywhere else west of Texas. It’s the annual Western Music Association Convention, the gathering of the good folks who encourage, preserve and treasure “historic, traditional and contemporary music and poetry of the West,” according to the WMA. “Cowboy music, cowboy music and more cowboy music!” That’s what Marsha Short, WMA executive director, gleefully told Local iQ when asked to describe the yearly gathering. As it was last year, a highlight of this year’s WMA Convention will be the special performance by California-based countrycowboy-blues master Gary Allegretto, who brings his harmonica and razor-honed songwriting chops to the WMA Opry stage Friday night. He’ll join such performers as Buffalo Bill Band, Grace Clark & Swingitude, Belinda Gail, Kerry Grombacher, The Hanson Family, Fred Hargrove, Kristyn Harris, Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band, Liz Masterson, Doc Mehl, Mikki Daniel & Texas Wildfire, Jeneve Rose Mitchell, Glenn Moreland & Washtub Jerry, Mike Moutoux, The Red Hot Rhythm Rustlers and many, many more this weekend. Cowboy up and have a great old time! —BN

festivalofthecranes.com

weemsinternationalartfest.org

THU

$5-$200

$5/$4 seniors

FASHION Trashion Fashion 2p, Sat., Nov. 15 Warehouse 508 508 1st NW, 505.296.2738

$5, ALL AGES keepalbuquerque beautiful.com warehouse508.org

ompelling art takes its inspiration from unexpected places … even the city dump. That’s the idea behind Trashion Fashion, a Keep Albuquerque Beautiful project that challenges designers to work with found, upcycled materials instead of purchasing regular fabrics and notions. The finished outfits are presented in a fully produced runway show at Warehouse 508, with models done up in pro hair and makeup by TONI&GUY Academy. Call it garbage glam or eco couture, but these fashions look anything but trashy. —LM

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n their way to spend the winter in the warm and pleasant southern reaches of the United States and Mexico, sandhill cranes will make a quick pit stop at the Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge. Join them at the six-day Festival of the Cranes, and take classes on bird behavior, bird watching, bird photography, tracking, horseback riding and much, much more! The Festival of the Cranes is a family-friendly event, with wilderness activities for the whole flock that celebrate both migratory birds and the importance of preserving our wilderness. (Be sure to check out the schedule online and register for special festival activities in advance.) Visit the expo tent for a huge number of photography and eco travel exhibitions, or explore one of the many trails at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. —MH

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The where to go and what to do from November 13-26

CRAFTS Placitas Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Sale 10a-5p, Sat.; 10a-4:30p, Sun.; Nov. 22-23 Historic Village of Placitas 3 Cañon del Apache, Placitas, 505.867.5740

placitasholidaysale.com

n ancient Greece the famous playwright Aeschylus, known as the father of tragedy, began the practice of “juried competitions.” He believed that only the best work should be displayed for the public; and so to enter art competitions (usually poetry readings at the time), participants first had to have their work evaluated by a group of “jurors.” This passion for quality work is carried on today by the Placitas Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Sale. Opening in the historic village of Placitas for its 33rd year, the juried art show showcases work by 82 Southwestern artists in every medium imaginable — including homemade clothing, leather goods, silk paintings or gourd art. Pieces will be shown at the Anasazi Fields Winery, in the “big tent” near Las Placitas Presbyterian Church and at Placitas Elementary School. Just follow the colorful signs to any of these locations to experience the show. —MH

MARQUEE

A new beginning If you are wondering what the personality of the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team will be this season, think speed three-pointers and slam-dunks to their already high-energy style, and you get an oming into the 2014-15 season, the amped-up squad ready to run circles around Lobos men’s basketball team is a their slower opponents. giant question mark. About half “West New Mexico is from New Mexico, of this year’s team members are so they’re able to run with us to a certain newcomers replacing a number of powerful extent,” Greenwood said of the team’s new players who accounted for about 74 percent focus on speed. “When we get some teams of the Lobo’s points last year. In other words, coming in from out of state we’ll get to run the Lobos are looking for new ways to make them for sure and see the true benefits.” plays and get points on the board. Saturday night, 20 of the Lobos’ 89 points Hugh Greenwood and Cullen Neal seem came from fast-break plays. The team also to be up to the task. Both guards have managed to have 77 possessions, a much transitioned from supporting roles into higher number than the average massive scoring threats from last year. for the Lobos, collectively SPORTS scoring the first 23 points “We want to push the ball, push in the Nov. 1 game against the pace. So we’re just going to try UNM vs. Western New Mexico, to get the ball up the floor quick,” Idaho State where the Lobos won 89said Cullen Neal. “Hopefully it LOBO BASKETBALL 45. Prepare for a season just gets better and better as the HOME OPENER dominated by these versatile season goes along.” 8p, Fri., Nov. 14 outside playmakers, along Coach Craig Neal added that the The Pit with some help from senior 1414 UNIVERSITY SE, team’s new goal is to have 70 or 505.925.5858 guard Deshawn Delany. 72 possessions a game. It’s a new $18-$100 Greenwood displayed tactic for a team that used to focus golobos.com impressive outside shooting on powerful post players like Alex capabilities while Neal was Kirk and Cameron Bairstow, who a force to be reckoned with have now gone pro. when driving into the paint. The team displayed strong defensive ability, “I think his biggest strength is scoring,” stopping most outside shooting with a Greenwood said of Neal after the game. “He vicious man-to-man defense, but they failed was able to score and distribute the ball, and to stop Western from scoring inside the we’re going to need that from him all season paint during the first half. long.” The Lobos’ post game was equally weak on the offensive end, with nearly all of their With their new athletic, guard-heavy lineup, first-half points coming from outside shots the Lobos are looking to focus on fast breaks or guard drives. In fact, the first true post and quick points. Against Western, the play didn’t occur until nearly the end of Lobos brought plenty of energy, running the the first half when Obij Aget finally sank a floor and scoring on quick offensive plays; usually shooting or driving off of one of their two-footer. Still, Agnet proved that the big guys down low could get some points on the first few passes. Add a few crowd-rousing BY MARISSA HIGDON

UNM ATHLETICS/MARSHALL SAIZ PHOTOGRAPHY

Senior guard Deshawn Delaney will be one of the key drivers of Lobo basketball’s uptempo approach for the 2014-2015 season. With post players like Alex Kirk and Cameron Bairstow gone from the program, coach Craig Neal plans to force the pace of games as a way to gain the upper hand.

board during the second half, finishing the game with 13 points and nine rebounds. On a team where half of the players are newcomers, first-game jitters and a few fumbles are to be expected. Despite a couple of early turnovers, this year’s team seems unconcerned with their youth and inexperience. They’ve been ranked third in the Mountain West Conference, which is always a highly competitive group. San Diego State is the favorite this year, ranking first in the conference and 19th in ESPN’s top 25 power rankings. Other conference

teams to watch will be UNLV, Boise and Wyoming. Overall the Lobos proved that they could gel together as a team and create scoring opportunities all over the court. Their manto-man defense was vicious and especially effective at shutting down the Mustang’s outside shooters, and their high-energy, fastbreak focus was definitely paying off. With appearances from all able-bodied Lobos, Saturday night’s exhibition game was an exciting preview of a team ready to run their competition into the ground.

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CULTURE

Project Fodder feeds the equine needy

r. Mark Evanko grew up in Albuquerque. He’s a Sandia High School alum and did his undergrad work at UNM. Evanko has literally saved my life twice, but my fondness for him stems from what I’ve come to learn about the man he is when his medical coat is hanging back at his office. Evanko is a horseman residing in Los Lunas, and I’ve always known how important these animals are to him. But he, along with his partner Rebecca Flores, have filled me in on another thing that’s near and dear to him called Heavenly Fodder. “When my horse and I found each other in 1998, a two-string bale of hay was priced at $1.50 stacked in my barn. Now, in 2014, hay prices in New Mexico are $15 a bale and rising,” Evanko explains on his website. “I know of very few things that have gone up 1,000 percent in 16 years. “I am a physician, and luckily I can feed my horses. And yet, the exorbitant cost of hay as a result of the reality of drought in New Mexico and elsewhere is devastating to many horse owners. The effects of it has put many of my friends and neighbors, ranchers, farmers and hobby horse owners out of business.” Evanko was prompted to “look at finding more economical ways to feed horses and livestock.” He “went back to his science background in biology in order to learn how to produce hydroponically grown feed, which is amazingly nutritious and economical.” The end result was hydroponic fodder. “Hydroponic fodder is

economical from a dollar standpoint, a water standpoint and a space standpoint — as well as a time standpoint,” Evanko’s website continues. Now add a nonprofit aspect to this, and you have Project Fodder: Horse Rescue. The mission is to “provide nutritious feed to aid in the rehabilitation of rescue horses — horses that have been abandoned, neglected, abused, malnourished or mistreated” here in the Southwest. The agency accepts donations so they can reach as many needy horses as possible. I have a lot of friends who own horses, and I am aware of what lengths they will go to make sure they are healthy and safe. This is good stuff. Read more online at theheavenlyfodder.com.

A very Harry Potter Christmas OK, I try not to do this, but I am mentioning someone I wrote about in my last column. Micaela Brown (CEO of Target Market International) has been granted permission by J.K. Rowling to have a Harry Potter event in Albuquerque! Now here comes Christmas at Hogwarts, a magical gala to benefit UNM Children’s Hospital. Prepare for a kick-off to Christmas like we have never experienced before

The J.K. Rowlingsanctioned Christmas at Hogworts will recreate the atmosphere of the Harry Potter dining hall (the movie version is pictured here) as a fundraiser for UNM Children’s Hospital.

on Dec. 5 at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Albuquerque. Rowling apparently only allows the use of her “theme” once, so we are lucky and in for one heckuva time. “Recreating the magical Christmas feast from the films, we have thousands of floating candles, talking sorting hats, performers, butter beer, the walls lined with 10ft tall Harry Potter Christmas trees, and all of the Hogwarts Houses,” Brown says on her website. Admittedly, I am not fluent in Potter-speak, so saying that sponsors get to choose if they are Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw flies over my head. At $150 per person, this magical night ought to attract a fun-loving crowd that also has a tugged heartstring for

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UNMCH. There are only 504 seats available, which is why I am telling you about this now. Then the following day, the organizers are opening up Christmas at Hogwarts to the children of Albuquerque by inviting the Boys & Girls Club of Central New Mexico and a limited number of ticket-holders to come visit! On top of this, organizers will donate one of the Harry Potter Christmas trees to Carrie Tingley’s Festival of Trees, to be auctioned off. The kids win all the way around! Put on your sorting hat and check out the site to learn more: christmasathogwarts.org. Steven J. Westman is a consummate man about town, but may not catch everything out there. He can be reached at steven@local-iQ.com.

GARDENING

High desert gardens thirst for winter water, too

e focus on native and adaptable plants at our nursery; therefore, newcomers to the Albuquerque area rely on us to answer their questions with pertinent gardening information. No question has a simple answer. And many questions have numerous answers with diverse meanings. The art of dispensing information evolves from experience; an ever-expanding knowledgebase and a degree in psychology is always a plus. With winter on our heels, there are obvious preparations to be done in the garden. Most winterizing lists will include insulating water bibs, putting hoses away and turning off irrigation systems. The instructions might indicate to some that plants do not need watering during winter months. This is not true for the most part. Typically in New Mexico, the precipitation in the wintertime is minimal and the air is cold and dry. The temperatures can fluctuate from warm days to cold nights. Winter weather in the Albuquerque area can result in damage to the root systems of plants if not properly cared for. Plants damaged by cold weather may appear normal in the spring, but changes will become more evident as the season progresses. The damage may cause weakness in the plant or even death. Providing protection for plants in the landscape during winter weather will increase the chance of survival for the next growing season. The process is simple to follow.

• Perennials planted in the fall will need to be watered once a month in the winter to maintain root health. Water to a depth of six inches; this insures healthy growth in spring. Additionally, keep a few considerations in mind when watering in the winter. • Water only when the outside temperature is 40 degrees or warmer. Apply water at mid-day to allow time for the soil to absorb the moisture before the nighttime temperatures drop. • Fall is the best time to plant most trees. However, newly planted trees are more susceptible to winter injury, so they should be watered one to two times a month, depending on weather conditions. Trees need to be watered at a depth of 18-24 inches. Apply water at a slow rate to as many locations possible under the drip line (where the branches extend out to).

• The amount and frequency of watering will be determined by the type of soil in the landscape. Clay-like soil will hold water longer than sandy soil. Be sure to water clay soil slowly to insure that the water is soaking to the required depth. It may take several shorter watering intervals to do so. • Mulch, mulch, mulch! To prevent the soil around the landscape from drying out due to windy weather, mulch the ground around trees, shrubs and perennials. Consider this like a blanket affect. Keep the mulch at least six inches away from the

trunks of plants. • Plants on the north side of the landscape will receive the coldest temperatures and longest snow coverage. Snow that stays around trees or shrubs will act as an insulator and protect the root system and trunks of the plants. Leaving the snow to melt will provide additional moisture. • Cacti and agaves do not need water in the wintertime. It is necessary for them to become dehydrated before the first hard frost. These plants are able to survive without additional irrigation because they are succulents and hold a considerable amount of moisture. Protect the investment you’ve made in your landscape by understanding the needs that have to be met each season. Plants are like pets: They cannot water or feed themselves, but when properly taken care of, the return is delightful.

Tish Resnik is the owner of Great Outdoors Nursery. She can be reached at info@greatoutdoorsabq.com.

• Newly planted shrubs (less than one year in the ground) should be watered two times per month, October through March. Apply five gallons each time (as long as the soil is dry), about four inches down. • Small established shrubs need five gallons of water each month. Shrubs six feet or larger should receive 18 gallons on a monthly basis. Water within the drip line and around the base of the shrub.

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FOOD

Thanksgiving on the town

Central Avenue comfort New diner in Old Town dishes a creative Americana menu

t’s a wonderful tradition to cook Thanksgiving dinner at home, but let’s be honest — it’s a lot of work. Christmas is looming and sometimes you just want to take it easy on this lateNovember holiday. Thankfully (ahem), you have options. The following is a partial list that, while far from comprehensive, may give you a few ideas about where to grab a delicious meal for Thanksgiving 2014, which falls on Thu., Nov. 27. Reservations are a must. —Melyssa Laurent

BY KATIXA MERCIER

here must be hundreds, even thousands of diners along the famous Route 66, and yet the arrival of a new one is always exciting and welcomed. Central Grill and Coffee House opened in May this year and is providing locals and road trippers alike another reason to pop in for classic eats in an PROFILE old-school spot. The brains behind Central Grill & the newly renovated, Coffee House yet charming old2056 CENTRAL SW, fashioned diner are 505.554.1424 HOURS: Albuquerque natives 6:30a-4p, Mon.-Thu.; George and Alicia 6:30a-8p, Fri.; 8a-8p, Griego. George Griego Sat.; 8a-2p, Sun. retired after 34 years centralgrillcoffee with Sysco Foods, albuquerque.com and decided he wasn’t quite finished working. Pondering his next venture, Griego began a series of discussions with his Sysco colleague, business partner and wife, Alicia Griego, to open a restaurant. “Some of my friends think I must have fallen on my head,” said George Griego, “but we always had a feel for [restaurants]. A great deal popped up and we had to jump on it.” Although the Griegos are restaurant owner rookies, they are longtime veterans in a different, yet very much related aspect of the industry. “With all my [sales] experience, I became a firm believer that by simply giving people excellent customer service, it will get you far,” George said. The Griegos started collecting and tweaking favorite dishes from memorable or almond milk are available for espresso meals, slowly curating an drinks and a good ol’ cup of joe. Americana comfort-food menu. Over the counter and through the kitchen The Griegos purchased Central Grill and window is Gabriel Salazar, line cook and Coffee House in January and opened pulse in the kitchen. Plating nostalgic doors for business four months later. If it country-club favorites, Salazar handles weren’t for the distinct architecture of the multiple spatulas and fry baskets with ease. building, no one could ever recognize the Assembling classics such as the Old-School interior of what was once Liu Chinese Fast Club (offering traditional or sweet potato Food. Keeping the integrity of the building fries and tater tots) and building signatures intact, the Griegos added booth seats and an like the Rio Grande Cobb and Waffle Dogs. outdoor patio with plans of enclosing and Yes, waffle dogs — a creation reminiscent shading it in time for next summer. of a ballpark favorite. Three links dipped Matthew Gallagher, the shift lead and in waffle batter and deep-fried to a golden barista, greets you at the counter or over brown. Dusted with powdered sugar and the intercom at the drive-through. Offering served with warm maple syrup, the waffle Seattle’s Best coffee, Gallagher is a whiz dogs make a different (and naughty) choice on the espresso machine with signatures for breakfast. such as the Irish Mocha (Irish cream and Another creation is the Hot Beef Sundae that caramel) or the Almond Joy Mocha (almond, incorporates diner staples in a fun dessertcoconut and chocolate). Substitutions for soy

Bien Shur

Elaine’s

Savor a four-course Thanksgiving meal, along with à la carte options, in the beautiful rooftop restaurant at Sandia Resort and Casino. 1-8p, $56

Enjoy a fine-dining experience on Thanksgiving with a prix-fixe menu that features choices of turducken (you read that right), spiral ham or salmon. 11a-3p, $28

30 RAINBOW, 505.796.7500

sandiacasino.com/ bien-shur

Black Angus Steakhouse In addition to a threecourse Thanksgiving dinner, the restaurant will be offering its regular steakhouse menu. Reservations can be made online. 11a-10p, $18.99 2290 WYOMING NE, 505.292.1911

Former Sysco employees George and Alicia Griego recently opened Central Grill, located in Old Town on Central Avenue. The classic Americana menu features a Rio Grande Cobb Salad ($6.95), Waffle Dogs (sausage dipped in waffle batter, $5.95) and a lineup of specialy coffee drinks.

like fashion. Mashed potatoes are piled into a sundae dish and topped with slow-roasted beef and smothered in gravy with a cherry tomato on top; a very playful presentation. To satisfy a sweet tooth at the Central Grill and Coffee House, grab a freshly baked scone, muffin or sweet of the day baked by a local culinary student. No reason to question the expertise on these baked goods as this student has mastered the texture of a proper scone and observes the necessary presence and balance of savory in their sweets. For those embarking on the bucket list road trip on Route 66 or just are strolling Old Town in search of an Americana fix, make a stop at Central Grill and Coffee House. Drive through in the early morning or grab a late afternoon bite, seven days a week. And one day, in the not-too-distant future, sit down and grab a beer too.

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elainesnobhill.com

The Feast Buffet Visit Santa Ana Star Casino’s buffet for a home-style Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings, then spend a day digesting at the casino. 11a-9p, $23.95 54 JEMEZ CANYON DAM, 505.771.5678

blackangus.com

santaanastar.com

Buca di Beppo

MÁS Tapas y Vino

The Italian restaurant is offering a family-style Thanksgiving meal in two sizes: The small turkey dinner serves three people, the large serves six. Make reservations online or by phone. 11a-10p, $53.99-$98.99

Located in the Hotel Andaluz, MÁS Tapas y Vino will be offering plenty of flavorful options to choose from on Thanksgiving. 11a-3p, $49

6520 AMERICA’S PARKWAY NE, 505.872.2822

PHOTO BY KATIXA MERCIER

3503 CENTRAL NE, 505.433.4782

125 2ND NW, 505.923.9080

hotelandaluz.com/ eat-drink/ mas-tapas-y-vino

bucadibeppo.com

The Melting Pot

Cool Water Fusion

Spend Thanksgiving at the Melting Pot with a special four-course fall harvest theme, including chocolate and cheese fondue, or choose your favorites from the regular menu. 12-6p, $39.95

Enjoy a “white tablecloth” Thanksgiving dinner while listening to jazz music and watching the football game. Make your reservations soon by calling or visiting Cool Water Fusion’s website. 2-6p, $29 2010 WYOMING NE, 505.332.2665

coolwaterfusion.com

The Council Room Located in Sandia Resort and Casino, the Council Room will be offering a prix-fixe menu along with other à la carte items. 11a-11p, $27 30 RAINBOW, 505.798.3955

sandiacasino.com/ council-room

The Crown Room Located at the Downs Racetrack and Casino, the upscale Crown Room offers your choice of turkey, ham, pork or salmon and much more for Thanksgiving. 2-9p, $39.99 201 CALIFORNIA NE, 505.767.7180

abqdowns.com/thecrown-room

2201 UPTOWN NE, STE. 1A, 505.843.6358

meltingpot.com/ albuquerque-nm

Pueblo Harvest Café Enjoy Thanksgiving breakfast until 11:30a and a traditional Thanksgiving spread until 7p. Reservations can be made by phone and online. 10a-7p, $38.95 2401 12TH NW, 505.724.3510

indianpueblo.org/ visit/cafe.html

FOOD

Sweet potatoes liven up fall plates

old-weather eating can be monotonous. Most cooking this time of year is of the one-pot variety, and finished dishes often lack brilliant colors and interesting textural contrasts. Casseroles and stews and slow cooker magic are effortless to prepare, but will often leave diners longing for more diversity on their plate. Found in the same grocery section as the potential seasonal deadweights “potato” and “onion,” sweet potatoes have a versatility that is often overlooked. Sweet potatoes are the tuberous roots of a plant group belonging to the morning glory family. They are not members of the nightshade family (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers). In this country, sweet potatoes were mis-marketed as “yams” in the 1930s, and grocery stores continue to use the two terms interchangeably, which is generally not problematic from a culinary perspective. Botanically, sweet potatoes and yams are different beasts. True sweet potatoes range in shape and size, with tapered ends and bulbous PHOTO BY KEVIN HOPPER Honey-and-lime-glazed quail sits atop a bed of chard and sweet potatoes in this dish curmiddles. Their skin is smooth and is most rently on the menu at Jennifer James 101. Sweet potatoes are a versatile and colorful addition commonly dark beige, though the skin can vary to the fall plate. from pale yellow and orange to reddish brown and deep aubergine. The flesh can range from a pale white or yellow to a deep orange, and from then flip and repeat. The potatoes are already red and pink to purple. The color variations completely cooked: You’re just pan-roasting the offer different levels of water-soluble antioxidant outside. Add a handful of spicy peppers (we like anthocyanins and the cancer- and cataractjulienned jalapeños), a handful of toasted nuts fighting fat-soluble betacarotene. In general, the or seeds (we like sliced almonds), a handful of darker and richer the flesh color, the sweeter the chopped dried fruit (we prefer pitted dates). potato will be. Season the whole pan with kosher salt and a Sweet potatoes contain trypsin inhibitors that squeeze of fresh lime juice. block digestive enzymes and make your body Add two big handfuls of a leafy green — sweet work harder to digest certain proteins. They potato greens would make sense, chard or potato dishes are going to be rampant on family should not be eaten raw in large amounts, spinach would also be great (we use tatsoi) — tables. All too many of us are guilty of roasting even though there are a number of “raw sweet and give the whole thing a toss to incorporate and mashing them into sugary oblivion with the potato smoothie” recipes on the Internet right and gently wilt the greens. Add a protein of addition of brown sugar or maple or, worst (and now (just reading through them gives me a best) of all, those little teeny marshmallows. The your choice alongside, or just enjoy as-is. rumbly, bubbly stomach). The process of adding dishes will be heavy and unbalanced and will live The finished dish is stunning in appearance: heat to sweet potatoes will activate an enzyme bright oranges and greens. And it tastes just as in leftover infamy for weeks. in the potato itself that will stunning: sweet, earthy, nutty, spicy. At Jennifer James 101, we convert the tuber’s starch into Zapping raw utilize these sweet gems on Nelle Bauer is co-chef and co-owner of Jennifer maltose. The longer, slower James 101. She likes a variety of flavors, textures and our autumn menu in a warm sweet potatoes application of heat will give the colors on her plate. “salad” under a honey-andenzyme more time to work, in a microwave lime-glazed grilled quail. The effectively making the potatoes salad, however, makes for a even sweeter than if they will render delicious, complete, one-pan were cooked quickly. As if you them seemingly meal on its own. don’t have enough reasons to NOT use a microwave, here’s To prepare, scrub the sweet less sweet and another one: “zapping” raw potatoes, skin and all, clean starchier than sweet potatoes in a microwave of dirt and blemishes. Cut the will render them seemingly less if you had just tubers into half-inch crosssweet and starchier than if you root disks. Put the sweet popped them in had just popped them in the potato disks in a saucepot conventional oven to roast. the conventional and add cold water to cover the potatoes by an inch. Add The leaves of some sweet oven to roast. a hearty pinch of kosher salt, potato varieties are edible as set the pot over medium heat, well, lending themselves to and bring the water up to a wet-heat cooking methods boil. Turn the heat down so the such as braising and quickwater is at a gentle simmer. Cook the potatoes cooking methods such as sautéing. They can until they are just tender: little resistance to a be used interchangeably in recipes that call for paring knife inserted in the center of a potato. other hearty leafy fall greens such as chard or Gently drain, then set to cool and dry on a sheet kale, but they are much milder in flavor, akin to pan. All of this can be done the day before and spinach. They will reduce significantly in volume stored in the refrigerator once cooked and when cooked. Unlike spinach (and brassica cooled. vegetables), sweet potato greens do not contain oxalic acid, so that funny furry-sour feeling that To serve, coat the bottom of a large sauté pan you get from eating some cooked spinach won’t with neutral oil and a small amount of whole happen. butter. 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DRINK

Thank you, Adam and Eve Local iQ’s taste-testers turn to the age-old alcoholic drink hard cider — the taste of fall in a bottle BY GWYNETH DOLAND

ne warm evening in October, just as summer was finally relenting to cold evenings but still holding onto toasty days, I found myself in the booze aisle looking at a display of hard ciders. You know how a bottle of Champagne has the magical power to turn a regular Tuesday into New Year’s Eve? Well, drinking hard cider makes it feel like fall, no matter what the thermometer says. It’s the perfect drink for sweater weather — and an excellent accompaniment to Thanksgiving dinner. But you’ll find a dozen options on the shelf and they vary wildly from apple-scented fizz to deeply spiced and smoky to sweet/tart. I gathered 12 kinds and poured them for a half-dozen friends for a blind tasting. Here are the results.

THE BEST Jubilation has a huge selection of ciders and all of these are available there. Three of our choices hadn’t been priced as of publication, but they will be in stock.

Farmer Monte’s Hard Cider $4.49/16 OZ. CAN • $16.96/4 PACK

The tasters were surprised to find this was made by local organic produce entrepreneur Monte Skarsgard. It’s an easy-drinking, approachable foray into cider. We especially liked that the sweettart candy apple aroma was followed by a pleasantly fizzy, crisp finish. The flavor is light enough (maybe even a little too diluted) that you could drink it like beer. Not cheap.

Santa Sidra Seca $6.99/500ML BTL.

This new Santa Fe-made cider has a floral, perfumed smell, a refreshing carbonation and a light apple flavor. It won a silver medal at the New Mexico State Fair this year. The company announced this fall that it would buy 50,000 pounds of local apples for the next run.

J.K.’s Northern Neighbour $6.99/22OZ. BTL.

Intriguingly different. The tart, complex flavor comes from a Canadian heirloom apple variety called Saskatoon. Its hint of sweetness keeps you lifting your glass.

Thistly Cross Original Cider NOT YET PRICED

This cider has the pure apple flavor but not all the sweetness of apple juice, with a slight fizz and a clean, wellengineered flavor. A few tasters thought it was too sweet — but a couple also found it sour. Everybody agreed it’s an easy drinker.

Tieton Cider Works Smoked Pumpkin Cider ($6.99/500ml bottle) Honestly, I bought this one because I thought it sounded TERRIBLE. But during the blind tasting none of us noted anything remotely pumpkin-y or smoked about it. In fact, we liked it, describing it in our tasting notes as interesting, with a wine-like complexity. It paired especially well with the fig and goat cheese bruschetta we were munching on.

THE REST Angry Orchard Traditional Dry $8.99/6-PACK

I’ll admit it: This is the cider I bought a few weeks back, the one that gave me the idea to do this story. I thought it was OK! I still think it’s OK, but my sommelier friends gave me no end of hell for buying cider made by the people who brew Sam Adams when there are so many local smallbatch options. In the blind tasting we generally found it a little sweet, with an innocuous apple flavor. But I wrote, “Smells like burnt hair” and another said it had a “rusty, old taste.” Meh. It’s cheap and you can get it anywhere.

Magners Irish Cider $7.99/4-PACK

Hated it. Maybe this group of Americans just doesn’t understand what Irish cider is supposed to taste like. But we loathed this cider. Tasters said it was medicinal, skunky and awful, that it smelled like pee, tasted like a male stripper … and a few more things too vulgar to print.

Crispin Browns Lane $8.99/6-PACK

We were divided on this English-made offering from Crispin. Some tasters appreciated the mellow but complex, herbaceous flavor and the aggressive carbonation. I thought it tasted like Band-Aids. Another taster wrote, “It stinks! No!”

aged six months.) We appreciated the smell— “Like hippies!” — and the highly spiced flavor, although we could also see how it could get old.

Thistly Cross Whisky Cask NOT YET PRICED

Six months of aging in whisky casks gives this cider a viscous, deeply apple-flavored taste that’s slightly sweet at the beginning but doesn’t finish on a sweet note.

Thistly Cross Real Ginger NOT YET PRICED

Without knowing what it was, most of us failed to identify this totally different cider’s primary flavor as ginger. (I thought I detected clove and cardamom, but the maker says it’s made with fresh ginger root and

Santa Fe Cider Works Enchanted Cherry $14.49/750ML BTL.

It’s made here and it comes in a lovely big bottle with a toggle closure (like a Grolsch bottle). But our tasters weren’t huge fans. They noticed a strawberry flavor, but called it bitter, strange, weird, weak, flat … and worse. One wrote simply, “Sweat socks.”

Blackthorn We thought it was bland and boring at best, strange and salty at worst. I wrote, “Subtle. Subtly yucky.” PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

New Mexico cider makers Farmer Monte’s Hard Cider, Santa Sidra and Santa Fe Cider Works (left to right) are making a mark in the increasingly popular world of hard cider, which includes dozens of brands and features some surprisingly complex flavors.

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DRINK

Another major brewery on the boards

behemoth brewpub is looming at 1912 2nd NW. This 14,400-square-foot space on 1.5 acres just south of I-40 formerly housed a Firestone tire shop. It was bought in the last month by Randy and Denise Baker to be the future site of Rio Bravo Brewing Company. The Bakers should have the brewing equipment delivered in four months and hope to be open to the public in six. So how did Randy Baker, an electrical contractor for 28 years, decide to make the jump to brewery owner? “Who said I made a jump? I would prefer to describe it as diversifying my means,” he told me. “Not to mention, I love beer. I have over 40 years of consumption under my belt ... no pun intended.” Though 40 years of beer drinking should at least earn you some kind of plaque, it doesn’t equate to knowing the ins and outs of opening a brewery. That’s why Baker hired 20-year-plus industry vet Ty Levis to be his head brewer. Levis, fresh off of an “involuntary separation” from Santa Fe Brewing Co. in August, is looking forward to a fresh start with Rio Bravo. Levis’ tenure with Santa Fe, the company that his father founded in 1988 and subsequently sold to Ty and three partners in 1996, ended when current owner Brian Lock replaced Levis with a new head brewer from the Samuel Adams Cincinnati plant. Levis was a combination of head brewer, director of operations and plant manager with Santa Fe Brewing, and the career change is a big one. But Levis is obviously excited about the future at Rio Bravo.

At Santa Fe, Levis told Local iQ, he felt he was spread too thin, with five managers directly under him, outgoing deliveries on his plate and a responsibility for things like repairing equipment — all while maintaining a focus on beer quality. “I can’t say how refreshing this change is. Here, with Randy and Denise, you have businesssavvy people, and knowing we have the same definitive goal is exciting,” Levis said. Rio Bravo will begin as a 15-barrel brew house, but the equipment design allows Levis to scale up the output if needed without having to replace the brew house. He says Rio Bravo should be able to attain production of 15,000 barrels a year after the first five to six years. The tap room will always serve four to five staple beers, such as a Pilsner, Stout, Amber and IPA — but Levis adds that there will always be some “fun styles on our rotating taps.” Plans include barrel-aged sour beers as well. In addition to a full lineup of beers, Rio Bravo will have a canning line for package sales and plans to do 22-ounce specialty releases after a year or so. The production aspect of the brewery

Rio Bravo should be able to attain production of 15,000 barrels a year after the first five to six years. is actually the main focus of the business for the Bakers, though the sheer size of the space allows for an impressive pub. The indoor seating area could hold up to 200 people, while a massive outdoor “beer garden” patio space will add seating for hundreds more. There is room for a full kitchen, which is part of the plan, but it’s on the backburner while the brewery and bar space are designed. The site itself is still very raw, though with much potential. At the time of my visit, the space could have doubled as an abandoned Rail Yards building, save for the folding table with MacBook that is Rio Bravo’s operations center for now. But that’s where the architects, slated to visit this month, come in. Rio Bravo could easily have the largest tap room space of any brewery in the city, but people will only support it if the beer’s good. We’ll find out in six months. The Beer Geek writes about beer in New Mexico. Reach The Beer Geek at beergeek@local-iQ.com.

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HEALTH

Stay trim this holiday by skipping the trimmings

absolutely love autumn in New Mexico. I am sure many of you feel the same way about the crisp weather, vibrant leaves and, of course, holiday feasts. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a long holiday season filled with family, friends and plenty of overindulging. Obesity is an epidemic in the United States, where almost 35 percent of adults are currently obese. No matter what the diet fad of the day, losing weight is about negative calorie balance. That means you need to expend more calories than you consume. There are different ways to do this, some more effective than others, such

as the prototypical South Beach Diet: steamed veggies, small portions of lean protein and little to no carbs. Put more simply: Eat less junk food, eat more healthy food and get regular exercise.

I do not want to be the food police. I am not suggesting you forego your holiday feast. That can just set you up for a binge later when you give in to the temptation. The key is to control your portions and be smart about those upcoming holiday meals. A typical Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, casserole, breads, salad and pumpkin pie can total more than 4,000 calories! That’s two days’ worth of your caloric intake, and it would take more than seven hours on a treadmill to burn it all off! The problem is almost no one eats normal portions at Thanksgiving, and they always go back for second and even third servings. With a little common sense, willpower and exercise you can still enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without feeling deprived. Remember, weight loss can only be accomplished by negative calorie balance. My recommendation is do not begin a weight-loss plan during the holidays. You probably are just setting yourself up for failure. It may be better to maintain your weight and make every effort to not gain more during the holidays. You can focus on weight loss as a New Year’s resolution. Here are some tips for how to control Thanksgiving dinner calories: • Use a smaller plate. Small plates equal fewer calories. Please don’t have food stacked 12 inches high on your plate. That is just wrong. • Hold off on seconds. Eat slowly and stop when you feel satisfied. It takes about 20

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minutes for your brain to signal your stomach that you’ve had enough. There is a difference between satisfied and full; learn the difference. • Have breakfast on Thanksgiving Day. I know I am guilty of this one. Skipping breakfast just encourages overeating and rapid eating when dinner finally arrives. • Make smart food choices. Trim any skin and fat off the turkey or ham. Use little or no butter on your dinner rolls rather than dousing them with it. Eat less green-bean casserole and eat more steamed green beans. • Use healthy substitutions. If you’re the cook for Thanksgiving dinner, try using low-fat and sugar-free ingredients wherever possible. One half cup of gravy has 150 calories. The same amount of a low-fat alternative can have as few as 40. • Be active. Play football with as much gusto as you are watching football. Try taking a late afternoon stroll with your family and friends before dessert. • Do a group fitness class with friends. Having active company will promote your activity. Remember, Thanksgiving is the beginning of about six weeks of parties, dinners and celebrations. If you stick to some of these tips, you may not have to make weight loss a New Year’s resolution. Dr. Abinash Achrekar is an assistant professor of cardiology, internal medicine and public health at the University of New Mexico. Send comments or questions to abinash@local-iQ.com.

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2014 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Ring in the holiday season without having to stress about the task of finding the right gift, for the right person INTRODUCTION BY MIKE ENGLISH — PHOTO BY WES NAMAN hen did gift giving become a holiday chore? You know what I mean. It’s mid November, Thanksgiving hasn’t even arrived, and looming in the distance is that giant giftexchange extravaganza, Christmas. All you can think about is the marathon of planning and shopping you face between now and then, and it’s not a jolly feeling. But shouldn’t the holidays be a happy time, gift shopping included? Local iQ would like to help. In this issue our savvy writers have combed the town for a few smart gifts. These include everything from headphones to duck fat, vinyl records to a book about the Mexican artist Miguel Covarrubias. And if these ideas don’t help you get a jumpstart on your holiday responsibilities, perhaps you’d like to think of other ways to give besides the latest and greatest consumer goods. In that case, our writer Steven J. Westman, on page 20, offers some advice you may find helpful. So yes, holiday gift giving can take work. But this holiday we’d like to suggest you also put work into making sure you enjoy yourself. Maybe there’s a tip or two in the next few pages that will help you with that. Happy Holidays!

2014 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE • BOOKS

onder what to get that certain someone — or that someone else? It’s hard to go wrong with books, that old gift-giving fallback option of the holiday season. Here are some tips on books that might make holiday gifts for just the right person. —By David Steinberg

Wilderness Photographs by Debra Bloomfield, essays by Terry Tempest Williams, Lauren E. Oakes and Rebecca A. Senf University of New Mexico Press

The Black Place: Two Seasons

$50

Photographs by Walter W. Nelson, essay by Douglas Preston Museum of New Mexico Press

This book is the result of photographer Bloomfield’s five-year project in the remote Baranof Island, Alaska, a large part of which is designated federal wilderness. But the book is not a document. Rather, each page shimmers as it conveys the experience of being alone in the wilderness — observing birds in flight, forested mountains, shoreline, tree shoots in snow, solitude. The book’s release coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.

$45 This is one special and spectacular book of images. Just when you thought you knew everything there is to know about the New Mexico landscape comes this large-format book. It contains photographs in black and white and in color of a remote, uninhabited area of the Navajo Reservation in Northern New Mexico. This part of the Bisti Badlands is known as The Black Place, named by Georgia O’Keeffe, the artist who made these badlands famous in her paintings. Nelson, a photographer, painter and sculptor who lives in Abiquiú, has been returning to the area with his cameras over 20 years. The two seasons of the title refer to dry season of spring-summer-fall and the snowy season that is winter.

The Price of Thirst: Global Water Inequality and the Coming Chaos By Karen Piper University of Minnesota Press

Woven Identities: Basketry Art of Western North America By Valerie K. Verzuh Museum of New Mexico Press

$34.95

$26.95 One-fifth of the world’s population has no access to clean water, which makes thirst political and drought a “business opportunity.” This book illustrates what happens when “mafia-like” multinational companies “buy up the water supply and turn off the taps of people who cannot pay.” The upshots are border disputes between Iraq and Turkey, street fighting in Greece and India’s sacred Ganges waters being diverted to a private water treatment plant.

Miguel Covarrubias: Drawing a Cosmopolitan Line Edited by Carolyn Kastner with essays by Kastner, Alicia Inez Guzman, Khristaan D. Villela and Janet Catherine Berlo University of Texas Press

The names of the artists may be unrecorded but the beauty of their work lives on. This book covers Native American baskets made from 1870 to 1930 and, according to the book’s press release, represents “the finest examples of basketry art from 60 Western U.S. tribes,” ranging from the Southwest through the Western states into British Columbia and Alaska. The book examines five core elements of Native basket weaving — materials, construction, form and function, design, and identity.

Marfa Flights: Aerial Views of Big Bend Country By Paul V. Chaplo Texas A&M University Press

$55

$29.95

Widely known for his caricatures, the prolific Mexican-born Covarrubias was a painter, set designer and book illustrator, as well as an art historian, curator and documentary filmmaker. He met Georgia O’Keeffe when they were guests of Mabel Dodge Luhan in Taos in 1929. (See page 105 for a Covarrubias image of O’Keeffe titled “Our Lady of the Lily.”) An exhibit of his art is up at the O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe through Jan. 18.

Chaplo tried it, but you may not want to. These stunning photographs of the rugged, forbidding West Texas landscape were taken by hanging from the open door of a small aircraft flying sideways. Chaplo sees his aerial photography both as art and as documentation of a dry and fragile environment.

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2014 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE • LOCAL By Marissa Higdon and Melyssa Laurent

Mary Tafoya necklace $156

Dolores’ Salsa gift baskets 505.299.5861

$25 doloressalsa.com

Who doesn’t love authentic New Mexican food? Dolores’ Salsa brings a burst of flavor to the holidays with gift baskets starting at $25. You can choose any combination of three salsas, chile, beans, chips or spice mixes to build a personalized gift basket. Salsa, salsa verde and tortilla chips are a triedand-true classic.

Museum store at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology On the UNM campus, 505.277.4405 unm.edu/~maxwell

Mary Tafoya adds a contemporary twist to traditional mosaic art by creating jewelry inlaid with shells and natural stone. She designs fascinating patterns and shapes using ancient techniques, and the only place to buy her work in Albuquerque is the museum store at the UNM Maxwell Museum of Anthropology. The store sells many local and fair-trade items, including scarves and Zuni fetishes, and there’s a wide variety of handmade jewelry. Store manager Shelley Simms works hard to find artful jewelry, and she takes special pride in Tafoya’s work. “Mary has this wonderful sense of design,” she told the iQ. “I just don’t see anything else quite like her work.” Gifts in this charming little museum shop start at around $25

Lohrding Designs fused dichroic art $22-$145 Scojo’s Gifts & Cards 8000 Paseo del Norte NE, Ste.C8, 505.828.0360 scojosgifts.com

Sparkling and colorful fused dichroic art is a unique gift choice — no two items are alike in color due to the different metals and oxides used to create the finish. Ron Lohrding, a retired Albuquerque scientist/mathematician, crafts beautiful pieces such as crosses, necklaces and framed artworks. Check out Lohrding’s work as well as a huge array of other gifts at Scojo’s.

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2014 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE • LOCAL Tea jar $20 Figments Tea Shoppe & Gallery 8510 Montgomery NE, Ste. A7, 505.323.1606 figmentsteashoppe.com

The gift-giving season calls for warm drinks and curling up in front of the fireplace. This unique tea shop offers glass jars that are filled with a mini honey bear, single-serve tea packets and a cup cozy to keep mugs hot and hands cool. Choose a few different single-serve tea packets for your giftee. If they like them, they can come back and purchase their favorite teas by the ounce. It’s an ideal gift for tea drinkers who are on the lookout for new varieties to try.

Chile pequin wreaths $27-$47 Chile Traditions 8204 Montgomery NE, 505.888.3166 chiletraditions.com

We love our chile here in New Mexico. For a colorful, personality-filled home accent, indoors or out, try hanging small and large wreaths made of artificial red chile peppers. Chile Traditions sells nothing but chile items, including salsa and chile peanut brittle, as well as non-edible chile-themed gifts. It also ships chile out of town, so you can send some heat to the chile lovers on your list, wherever they may live.

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2014 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE • ART HALBE picture frames $50 and up Central Features 109 5th SW, 505.243.3389 centralfeatures.com

Framing art can be expensive, given that the layman usually needs to hire a professional to do the work. These affordable German-engineered art frames make framing a snap, kind of like driving a Mercedes-Benz: Everything is smooth and easy. The trick lies in magnets. (Or as Jesse Pinkman would say, “Yeah, bitch! Magnets!”) The metal frame snaps to the magnetized backing, holding the art, mat board and glass in place (see the process at youtu.be/ XEFfi77mWtw). There are no miniature screws or corner braces to worry about. Check out the new Downtown gallery Central Features and stock up on these innovative frames. —ME

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Four artists, four T-shirts, one year $135 Axle Contemporary Mobile Art Gallery Santa Fe, 505.670.7612 axleart.com

Most people by now are familiar with the concept of community-supported agriculture, in which the customer pays a subscription up front and reaps the rewards of the harvest during the entire growing season. Well, the same business model is now making its way into the art world, and more specifically, the New Mexico art world. Axle Contemporary of Santa Fe is offering a deal of four T-shirts, each bearing the work of a different artist, all delivered over the course of one year. The first in the series is a calligraphic painting by Victor Teng. Other designs include a whimsical botanical by Ravenna Osgood, a linocut cityscape by Carolyn Riman and a pop-surrealist drawing by Danny Green. Make your order by Dec. 7 to get the first shirt shipped in time for the holidays. —ME

Golden introductory acrylic set $20.27 Artisan 3017 Monte Vista NE, 505.256.4540 artisan-santafe.com

Encourage the budding artist in your life with a painting kit from Artisan. Acrylics are a great medium for new painters, and this six-color set is the perfect introductory kit. (If you’ve got a different medium in mind, Artisan probably has that available as well.) This local clearinghouse of creative goods opened Santa Fe in 1975, following suit with a Nob Hill Albuquerque storefront in the late ’80s. You can find a massive range of quality art supplies at either location (online, too), along with knowledgeable staff members to help you cross off every item on your list. —MH

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2014 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE • GIVING

In the ‘season of giving’ give the ‘gift of giving’ Whether it is donations or donating your time or money, a little charity goes a long way

BY STEVEN J. WESTMAN as it just a year ago that I was touting the ways to put a theme into your gift giving? Well, the holidays loom yet again, and for this year’s edition of the Local iQ Gift Guide, I want to look a little more closely at the terms “gifting” and “giving.” Many of us have too much stuff (and hopefully realize how fortunate we are in this respect). So I’d like to suggest an approach of “giving back” this holiday season — making a difference for someone else whom you most likely will never know but who will feel your generosity in some way. New Mexico is filled to brimming with nonprofits and charities that can always benefit with a little help. Where to begin? Read my Townie columns from this past year (local-iQ.com)! Or check out websites like charitynavigator.org, where you can learn more about the organizations you might be leaning toward. Tips at the site include such things as ensuring the charity is efficient, ethical and effective. Or perhaps you will want to focus your help on the agencies and nonprofits squeezed by federal government cutbacks. Whatever organization you choose, pick one that holds true and dear to your own heart — perhaps a legacy of your family having given to that organization in the past, for example. With all of that in mind, here are a few ways you can practice the art of giving this holiday season.

Baby it’s cold outside As the winter months arrive, there are way too many people in this town who have no warm homes in which to snuggle up by a fire and hang stockings on the mantle. Places like St. Martin’s Hospitality Center (505.242.4399, smhc-nm.org) are there to fill the gap. Since 1985, St. Martin’s has been one of Albuquerque’s best day homeless shelters, located in the heart of Downtown. It’s a non-sectarian nonprofit under the direction of Father Rusty Smith, and the staff and volunteers keep getting busier as the weather gets rougher. I have been impressed by these folks for quite some time. I recently attended the opening of the HOPE Center, St. Martin’s latest project. What is on their wish list? 1) Volunteers at their shelter. 2) Donations of essential items for the holidays: sleeping bags and blankets, winter coats, socks and underwear, warm hats and gloves, and travel-size toiletries for outreach to the homeless (shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lip balm and lotion). On Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16, from 10a-3p each day, check out the Alden Marin Benefit Art Exhibition (see story on page 37 of this issue). Scott Michael Gallery and Page Coleman Gallery are working together to host this joint fundraiser for the benefit of The

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HOPE Center. Artist Alden Marin has donated more than 200 pieces of original work to be sold, with all the proceeds going to strengthen mental health services for the homeless in Albuquerque through the work of St. Martin’s.

Help for los niños If the thought of kids having a hard time over the holiday hits your heart, the name Cuidando los Niños might sound familiar. This agency, based in the southeast part of town, now goes by CLNkids (505.843.6899, clnkids.org) and is a “public/private partnership created out of a grassroots volunteer effort to address the needs of homeless families in Albuquerque.” The core programs at CLNkids are focused on children under the age of 6 and their parents, providing learning experiences and ongoing developmental screenings to ensure readiness for success in kindergarten. The agency assists parents and single mothers in acquiring the parenting skills, education and training needed to maintain a job, safe and affordable housing, and self-sufficiency. Whatever it is you observe this time of year, this is one of the places that needs some help. “The holidays bring many challenges for our families,” said Sherri Wells, CLNkids communication and development director.

Puppy transfusion For those of you with pets, here is one to consider: How often have YOU been asked to give blood? Blood drives are a well-known happening for humans, and I recount all those years in college doing this civic duty. But when your pup or cat ends up in the emergency room needing a blood transfusion, it’s at that moment you realize that our furry friends need blood drives, too. Around here we have Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Centers of New Mexico (505.884.3433, vescnm.com), and they have a blood bank for animals. There are certain requirements and tests to make sure it is feasible for your pet to donate: All the info you need is at vescnm.com/ contact/blood-bank. “Most people don’t ever think about this, until THEIR dog needs it,” Dr. Anne Hale told me. “Each unit taken goes to help two animals.” Let’s just hope your pets won’t need it, but making it possible for a cherished pet in desperate need is a very good thing.

Volunteerism In talking to the dedicated people at these agencies, the ONE word I have heard most often is “volunteer.” Any charity can use volunteers. If you are not in a place to donate dollars, donate your time. Look around you this holiday as you count your blessings, and think about a way to make someone else’s season merrier and brighter.

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2014 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE • KITCHEN/BAR

Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. Small Batch Tonic

OME KITCHEN GADGETS GO A LITTLE TOO FAR in an attempt to make cooking

easier. A girlfriend once wanted to cook me dinner and brought over a cylindrical rubber garlic peeler. It worked well, but not quite as well as a chef’s knife pressed flat on a clove and given a good whack. So for the cooks in your life, just know that you may end up getting them something they will never use. And nobody wants that. My suggestion: Keep things simple and high quality. A well-made 8-inch chef’s knife always trumps the latest vegetable chopping contrivance. A large bottle of imported olive oil will win over your cook more than six small bottles of flavored oils, every single time. With that in mind, I have carefully picked out a few gifts for the cook or bartender that are guaranteed to get used and not shoved into the back of a drawer alongside the Magic Bullets and Salad Shooters. —Kevin Hopper

$24 The Farm Shop at Los Poblanos 4803 Rio Grande NW, 505.938.2192 lospoblanos.com/thefarmshop

In a world full of artisan food products, tonic water may seem a little hackneyed. But consider for a second the rise of craft cocktails and how even one little ingredient can subtly alter flavors and wake up your taste buds. Crafted with “a backbone of quinine culled from the Cinchona tree,” Jack Rudy Small Batch Tonic is the perfect complement to a premium gin or vodka, which should be paired with when wrapping this present.

Duck fat $5.99/7-oz. tub $31.99/six 7-oz. tubs $65.99/10-lb. pail  dartagnan.com

OXO Good Grips Chef’s Mandoline Slicer $79.95 Now We’re Cooking 5901 Wyoming NE, 505.857.9625

A good mandoline is prized by home cooks as the best way to get hyper-thin slices of cucumber or potatoes. However, a cheapo version (and there are many) just won’t slice it. Spend a bit more ($65 and up) and your investment will be returned with many a delectable dinner.

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This may seem like an odd gift, but for any cook worth their salt, so to speak, duck fat is revered as pure gold. D’artagnan’s duck fat is billed as “better than butter” and will transform your favorite cooks’ meals, not to mention put a big goofy grin on their duck-fat-slathered faces.

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Tovolo silicone ice cube trays $16.95/PAIR $8.95/KING CUBE TRAY Now We’re Cooking 5901 Wyoming NE, 505.857.9625

Yes, this is an ice cube tray. Doesn’t sound like a charming gift, but consider that cooks use these things for freezing more than water — broths, juices, sauces, coffee, etc. I personally use them for freezing pesto and red or green chile into one serving sizes. One or two cubes of chile dropped into a hot pan is just the right amount for morning eggs. The “King Cube” produces a bigger cube, one of which is absolutely perfect for a single pour of scotch. The flexible silicone makes for easy removal, so no more cracked cubes.

Hydro Flask Wide-Mouth Vacuum Bottle $54.95/64 fl. oz. $36.95/40 fl. oz. REI 1550 Mercantile NE, 505.247.1191 rei.com

In case your head has been buried in the sand the last decade, the craft beer movement is in full swing. Your craft beer lover will view the gift of a stainless steel growler as a prized possession — one that keeps his or her IPA or Nut Brown cold (unlike the glass variety). The Hydro Flask does double-duty as a thermos for hot coffee or cocoa, but no self-respecting hop head would sully their beer growler with non-beer products. This is a great last-minute gift idea, especially when filled with ice-cold beer!

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2014 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE • MUSIC

T IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT in the 21st century to wade through the digital disturbance and return to basic quality and beauty. Music craftsmanship has probably suffered the most in this digital age. Consumers often settle for what is easy and cheap. The following are some timeless and beautifully designed gift ideas for the music lover in your life. —By Ronnie Reynolds

Debut turntable $300 Pro-Ject project-audio.com

Sonos Play wireless speakers

Most audiophiles will argue that analog is superior to digital, so for the music aficionado, a turntable is the perfect gift. Luckily, companies like Pro-Ject are cranking out some killer modern turntables. The Debut line creates warm, nostalgic, long-lasting sound.

$199-$399 sonos.com

Despite how well-loved analog and vinyl are, sometimes convenience wins. Enter Sonos, wireless speakers that can range from one speaker to an entire household system. It’s a breeze to use with personalized playlists and a variety of listening options from Spotify to Songza. Control music from room to room using a smartphone, tablet or computer. Sonos’ Play:1 unit ($199) will easily fill a small room. Play:5 ($399) sounds deep, lush and booming in a larger living area.

Tracks headphones $69 Aiaiai aiaiai.dk

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As much as audiophiles dig analog, music portability is still a priority for any music lover. With the rise in headphone popularity, many companies are creating styles that are high quality at reasonable prices. Danish company Aiaiai has impeccable products at prices that should make Beats blush. Aiaiai’s Tracks headphones have a great retro-Walkman look to them but offer a far superior sound to 1980s Sonys.

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FILM

F I LM RE E L By Jordan Mahoney

Confessions of a mediocre filmmaker “Dan, why don’t you make a movie?” — PRETTY MUCH EVERYONE I KNOW

W Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) DIRECTED BY ALEJANDRO G. IÑÁRRITU

Call for showtimes Cinemark 14, 100 Central SW, 505.243.9555

cinemark.com birdmanthemovie.com

here’s a literary quality to Birdman, and yet it couldn’t take place in any other medium — its technical bravado and grand surrealism are integral to its execution. It’s a curveball, too, coming from Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who has strictly dealt with crushing realism (Babel, Amores Perros). Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton), a man once famed for his portrayal of the titular superhero, is now crazed with restless purpose, the voice of his feathered alter-ego constantly in his head. In a late grasp at artistic integrity, he’s adapting Raymond Carver to the stage, and attached to it are his temperamental assistant/ daughter (Emma Stone), a volatile actor (Edward Norton) and other touchy stage players. The entire production is a high-wire act, with backstage calamities threatening to knock it down at any time. Birdman calls to mind the simmering madness of Black Swan and the grand flourishes of Synecdoche, N.Y., but is very much its own brand of crazy, with nobody better to lead it than Keaton. Long takes and close-quarters within the St. James Theatre, as well as the frantic drum score, give the film a frenzied feeling. Birdman takes itself very seriously, even in its jokes, practically demanding to be watched.

Days and Nights

Days and Nights DIRECTED BY CHRISTIAN CAMARGO

4:45, 8:30p, Fri.-Wed., Nov. 21-26  Guild Cinema 3405 Central NE, 505.255.1848

ifcfilms.com/films/days-andnights guildcinema.com

his adaption of Chekhov’s early drama The Seagull relocates completely, to New England in the 1980s. The ensemble cast of listless characters and basic plot remain the same, but director Christian Camargo acts the rearranger here, bringing certain characters into focus and shifting others to the sidelines. A Memorial Day weekend brings veteran actress Elizabeth to her dying brother’s (an oddly zestful William Hurt) lakeside estate, with her boyfriend Peter, a relatively famous filmmaker, in tow. He’s quickly acquainted with her family and house guests, which include a pallid ornithologist, a depressed mixed-media artist (whose

Pulp: A Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets

experimental project is exhibited and then ridiculed by his mother) and his muse, a girl who wishes she had the attention of someone more powerful (like Peter, perhaps).  Because of the huge cast, none of the characters have much time to earn sympathy, but nonetheless, some powerful scenes take place at this woodedglen getaway. It has an almostsupernatural quality to it, in fact, as almost everyone in it seems to be miserable, brooding on their failures and lashing out whenever the camera pans their way.

Pulp: A Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets DIRECTED BY FLORIAN HABICHT

9p, Wed., Nov. 19  Guild Cinema 3405 Central NE, 505.255.1848

pulpthefilm.com guildcinema.com

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idying up” isn’t exactly rock ’n’ roll, says Jarvis Cocker of the Britpop band Pulp, “but I wanted to give the story a happy ending.” The speck-y, hip-

thrusting frontman is referring to the band’s initial breakup in 2002 and its subsequent farewell tour a decade later, providing the frame for this documentary. Rather than examining the ups and downs of Pulp’s career, we take to the streets on the date of its final UK show, in the band’s hometown of Sheffield, England. Townsfolk young and old confide to the camera their take on life, passions and, of course, Pulp. The people are, after all, the subject of Jarvis’ lyrics — songs of pipe dreams, blue-collar bustle, fag-smoking, getting by, loving, lusting and lying. The affective snapshots are interwoven with footage of the concert, where Pulp blasts hits and deep-cuts alike, as well the flagship tune “Common People.” The film ends where it begins, with Jarvis struggling to replace a tire on his car, stomping his Wallabees down on the lug wrench. Unpretentious and universal, fans and Pulp newbies alike can enjoy this rock-doc and, as the song advises, “sing along with the common people.”

henever I hang out with someone who knows my kinship with film, this question is bound to pop up eventually. It’s asked with optimism and encouragement. They’re only wishing the best for me. Unfortunately, I find that question terrifying. It reminds me of how long I’ve been in love with film, but never actually had the balls to ask it out. People are just trying to play matchmaker with one of my great loves. They think we’d be a perfect match. But every time I’m asked, I feel as though I’ve been skinned with a dull knife and the world is an astringent. To answer the question simply, I’m afraid to make a movie. I’m not afraid of criticism, but rather of how much I’d criticize myself. I’m afraid I won’t finish. I’m afraid it won’t turn out the way I’ve always wanted. I’m afraid I won’t be able honor the medium the way it should be honored. I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with film. As a child, I would hole myself in my room and play with my dad’s video camera. I spent hours videotaping plastic turtles, coming up with clever camera tricks to tape them, animate them or make them disappear. My only formal training was a weekend course at the local public access channel. In and just out of high school, I made a handful of short films with friends and won an award or two in festivals. We went to TromaDance. And then I kind of gave up. This was about the same time that I stumbled into a career in media. I kept the “filmmaker” title like a badge of honor, but the last time I made a short film was about eight years ago. It was also something I slopped together in a weekend and never bothered to edit, until I suckered a friend into doing it for me. I’ve been writing the same feature film since 1999, and like Mr. Holland, I feel like the need to start over. Now that I’ve been writing this column for over a year, I’ve realized something: We have a badass local film scene, and I’m jealous. Like a bridesmaid with her eyes on a day in white, I’ve been writing about fascinating people doing exactly what I’ve been wanting to do for years. I want to be one of them. I’m not bringing this up to beat myself up, but as a reminder anyone else who feels like they’re perpetually working on the same project: You’re not alone. A trap many of us fall into is seeking perfection, but “perfectionist” is only a term someone uses to describe themselves when they’re trying to show off or impress someone. The Internet has killed mediocrity. There’s going to be someone better than us no matter what; a quick Google search will prove that. The fact is, we can only work as hard as we can, and only work to the best of our ability. Let’s embrace mediocrity. Enjoy working on film, making music, creating art or whatnot. If it sucks, learn from it and move on … then make another. We need to live a life of creating, not a life of polishing and tweaking the same project over and over again. We are all the kings and queens of mediocrity. Who wants to wear a paper crown with me? Dan Gutierrez is executive producer of Good Day New Mexico at KOB-TV 4.

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ENVIRONMENT

School lunch nutrition greatly impacts child health Dear EarthTalk: I hear that many school cafeterias have nutrition standards that are no better — or even worse — than those of fast food chains. What can be done about this? —Betsy Edison, Nashville, Tenn.

mericans have done a great job making sure that our kids have something to eat at school regardless of socioeconomic status, with the National School Lunch Program providing lowcost or free lunches to upwards of 31 million students at 92 percent of U.S. public and private schools. But that doesn’t mean the food has been especially nutritious, and public health experts say it’s no wonder our kids are more obese than ever when we feed them trans fats, salts and sodas for lunch. Kids get half their daily calories at school, so what’s for lunch there has a big impact on health and lasting eating habits. A 2008 analysis of school lunches by the

Institute of Medicine (IOM) concluded that American kids consume very few fruits and vegetables in their cafeterias — with potatoes accounting for a third of all vegetables consumed. IOM also found that kids were eating many refined grains and too much saturated fat and sodium. A 2009 study by USA Today found that meat used by McDonald’s and Burger King was tested for bacteria and unsafe pathogens up to 10 times as much as meat bound for U.S. school cafeterias. In response to these stark findings, along with vigorous advocacy by First Lady Michelle Obama, things are starting to improve. In 2010, Congress voted to revamp the nation’s school lunch program by enacting the Healthy, Hunger-

Free Kids Act (HHFKA). The higher standards in the new law seek to align school meals with the federal 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans by upping the availability and portion sizes of fruits, vegetables and whole grains (and requiring students to select a fruit or vegetable), establishing calorie ranges, removing trans fats and limiting sodium levels. The law also incentivizes schools to take part with generous meal reimbursement funds. The new standards went into effect in 2012 and have been working their way through school districts from coast to coast and getting rave reviews in the process. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health who collected plate waste data among more than 1,000 students in four schools in urban, low-income school districts both before and after HHFKA took effect found that fruit selection increased 23 percent following implementation: “Average per person fruit consumption was unchanged,” said researchers, “but because more students selected fruit

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overall, more fruit was consumed postimplementation.” Also, per student vegetable consumption went up 16.2 percent. But just because public health researchers think the program is going well doesn’t mean Congress will keep it going. The Republicandominated House of Representatives has included waivers for school lunch nutrition standards in its fiscal-year 2015 Agriculture Appropriations bill. “The provision would allow schools with a six-month net loss of revenue to opt out of providing the healthier meals outlined by the HHFKA,” Dr. Jennifer Woo Baidal writes in the New England Journal of Medicine. “A deficit of any amount from any cause could allow schools to return to the same meals that the IOM found in 2008 to be nutritionally lacking.” Consumers interested in protecting the new nutritional standards should weigh in by calling, writing or e-mailing their Congressional representatives and speaking up for healthier kids.

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MUSIC

Boston proud New England’s favorite punk band is still dropkicking through new frontiers BY BILL NEVINS

oston’s Dropkick Murphys is well-known for its gritty, in-yourface New England attitude. Since forming in 1996, the sevenmember band has formulated a sound reliant on roaring guitar and bagpipe-driven takes on traditional Irish songs, such as “The Fields of Athenry,” and originals like “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” from The Departed movie soundtrack. All that brash, fun-loving, snarling Boston ballsiness is ever-present in the group’s wild live shows, and on its latest release Signed and Sealed in Blood. The new PREVIEW album is full of the familiar working people’s stories sung Dropkick and told with authenticity. In Murphys other words, these guys are WITH BLOOD OR the real deal. “Rose Tattoo” WHISKEY AND KEN stands out in a set of songs MCPHERSON that are variously touching, 8p, Thu., Nov 13 SUNSHINE THEATER hectic and even dangerous. 120 CENTRAL SW, 764.0249 These are the kinds of songs $29, 13+ you want to hear again and sunshinetheaterlive.com dropkickmurphys.com again, learn the words to and sing along with the swaying, laughing, moshing crowd that Dropkick Murphys shows draw. For the group’s upcoming Sunshine Theater show on Nov. 13, the group will be joined by songwriter Ken McPherson and IrelandBoston lads the Dropkick Murphy’s are known for their Irish-style, in-your-face New England attitude, which is sure to be on full display in the based Celtic punk act Blood or Whiskey show at the Sunshine Theater. Drummer Matt Kelly (far right) said the band thrives on the punk and hardcore crowds at the shows. (think The Dubliners meet The Clash). Local iQ spoke with Dropkick Murphys before. we always pull fans up on stage! They MK: Well, it’s always something percolating drummer and co-songwriter Matt Kelly in the back of people’s minds here, but paid to have their heads shaved on stage. MK: Oh yeah, from the Launchpad to bigger recently, as he was doing laundry and people do adapt and you’ve got to move on That was a benefit for cancer patients up places like the Sunshine, and it’s always a tending to his dog and his young son in with your life. Stiff upper lip and all that. in Newfoundland, and kind of paralleled great audience, a great time. their Boston home. It did create a sense of paranoia in Boston the ice bucket plunge thing. It’s fun to do Local iQ: Recorded any new songs lately?

Matt Kelly: Yeah, we hope to have an album

by the late spring, and we’re putting songs together now. iQ: You’re playing here in Albuquerque on Nov. 13, and then you’ll be heading south — very far south. MK: We’re playing Mexico City and Monterrey, and then we’re doing Chile, Argentina and Brazil. It’s the first time we’ve performed in South America and we’re really looking forward to it. It’s a new frontier for us; I’ve never been to South America, but I’ve been answering letters from fans there since 1997. They have waited a long time for us to visit. iQ: You’ve played Albuquerque many times

iQ: It looks like you’re always having fun when you perform.

MK: Oh yeah, we try to mix it up, not always play the same songs. Like we may play a Stiff Little Fingers cover. And we know we have new fans who go nuts when we play “Shipping Up to Boston,” but then they start to get into some of our songs that run a little deeper. And that is great to see fans move along and get to know us. iQ: I saw reports that you guys recently got haircuts on stage. MK: Yeah, well, I had just shaved my head, so I didn’t, but Ken (Casey, bassist and vocalist) and some of the other guys got their hair cut off on stage, and we pulled some fans on stage to do it, too. Of course

something worthwhile with our popularity. iQ: Any thoughts on the world situation? MK: Oh man, I’m as patriotic and proAmerican as anybody, but I think it’s patriotic to question the government and what it is doing. Drone strikes and all that; it’s just cowardly. And I don’t know if ISIS is real or just something cooked up to frighten us and whip up support for what I call a new imperialism. The news is slanted and it is propaganda, so often. Makes you question who to believe. iQ: When we talked last year, it was not that long after the terrible bombing at the Boston Marathon. Dropkick Murphys did much to help the people hurt in that incident. How are things in your Boston community now?

for a while. Nothing too insane, but you can understand that because that hasn’t happened here since the American Revolution. People have a cautious optimism that that sort of thing won’t happen here again. We appreciate all the love and support that came in to us — not just to our band but to the whole Boston community — from all over. iQ: Does your music, and your shows, create community? MK: Oh yeah, punk and hardcore and Oi! were my community when I was coming up, so it’s great to feel the community that comes together at our shows. Even people who might not get together otherwise are hugging and dancing and crowding together up front for us. We just love it.

BEST BETS Tracy Lawrence WITH NEAL MCCOY

7p, Sat., Nov. 22 Isleta Resort & Casino 11000 Broadway SE, 505.724.3800

$25-$35 holdmyticket.com • isleta.com

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AT AGE 46, COUNTRY LEGEND Tracy Lawrence has built a phenomenal career, collecting a slew of No. 1 hits and awards along the way. After establishing his own record label, Rocky Comfort Records, in 2006, the singer songwriter seemed to fall off Nashville’s radar (as indie artists almost always do). Too bad for Nashville as his latest single, “Blacktop” sounds as genuine as ever. —LG

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IN THE SPRING OF 1988, Robert “Big Sandy” Williams casually got together with some fellow musicians to play a little music. 25 years later, Big Sandy is considered a true-to-form torch bearer of rockabilly and early rock ’n’ roll music. Add a bit of R&B, a touch of soul and big helping of honkytonk, and you have the makings of an unforgettable Monday evening in Albuquerque. —LG

Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys WITH THE SHADOWMEN

9:30p, Mon., Nov. 24 Low Spirits 2823 2nd NW, 505.344.9555

$10, 21+ bigsandy.net • lowspiritslive.com

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Blackbird Buvette

Chris Dracup BLUES 9:30p, FREE

Ned’s Bar and Grill

Vanilla Rawk 9:30p, FREE

Sean Healan Band 7-10p, FREE

Zinc Cellar Bar

Alex Maryol 8p, FREE

Tony Rodriguez Duo LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Dropkick Murphy’s PUNK 8p, $29

Mélange 6p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe

El Rey

Rock Bottom 1:30-5p Memphis P-Tails 6-10p, FREE

Adobe Bar Taos

All Around Mota 6p, FREE

“It Wasn’t Me” w/ Jim Phillips 6p Between Sexuality & Spirituality DJ Mitch Walcott 10p, FREE

Melissa Crabtree 7-10p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette

10 Drink Minimum Podcast w/ Chris Burnett 8p, FREE

The Cell Theatre

Presidential ChamberMusic Series II STRING QUARTETS 7:30p, FREE

Marcello’s Chophouse Open Piano Night 6:309:30p, FREE

Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge Bob Tate PIANO 6p, FREE

TUE

Adobe Bar, Taos

Bittersweet Highway 7-10p, FREE

Brickyard Pizza

Open mic w/Chris Dracup 8p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery David McCullough 6p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Ben Ballinger 8p, FREE

El Farol, Santa Fe Canyon Road BLUES 8:30p, FREE

Il Vicino Canteen Eryn Bent AMERICANA 6-9p, FREE

Imbibe

DJ Automatic & Drummer Camilio Quiñones 9p, FREE

Launchpad

Twisted Insane, Godz, Sicktanick 5p, $10

Low Spirits

Water Liars, AJ Woods 9p, TBD

Stoic Frame, Concepto Tambo ¡Reviva! REUNION SHOW 2p, $12

Mineshaft Tavern, Madrid

Corrales Bistro Brewery

James Hollie 6-10p, FREE

Claystone 6p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Cowgirl Brunch w/ Zenobia 12-3p Stanlie Kee & Step In 8p, FREE

El Farol, Santa Fe

Nacha Mendez 7-10p, FREE

KiMo Theatre

Time For Three 3p, $10-$42

The Kosmos

Gordon & Felberg CLASSICAL 10:30a, $5-$10

Timbo Jam 7p, FREE

Molly’s Bar, Tijeras

Ned’s Bar and Grill Picosso 6p, FREE

Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge Bob Tate PIANO 6p, FREE

Zinc Cellar Bar Sherri Gonzales BLUES FUNK 8p, FREE

WED

Adobe Bar, Taos

John Pepe 7-10p, FREE

Launchpad

Blackbird Buvette

Lensic PAC, Santa Fe

Broken Bottle Brewery

Wizard Rifle, Marsupious, Shekinah 8:30p, $7 Judy Collins FOLK LEGEND 7p, $42-$62

Open Mic Night w/ Felix Peralta 7p, FREE Open Mic Night 7:30p, FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Marble Brewery

Corrales Bistro Brewery Cowgirl Santa Fe

Cool Water Fusion

Mineshaft Tavern, Madrid

Blackstone Rngrs, Sun Dog, Holy Glories 9p, FREE Headliner Show w/ Host Kevin Kennedy 9-11p, $5

Cooperage En-Joy SALSA CUBANA 9:30p, $10

Matt Jones 2-5p, FREE

Connie Long & Willow Doug ALT COUNTRY 3p, FREE

Lightning Hall 6p, FREE Half Broke Horses 8p, FREE

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MUSIC

LI VE MUSIC

SAT

Kevin Cannon 7-10p, FREE

Los Radiators ACOUSTIC FOLK ROCK 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Adobe Bar, Taos

Blackbird Buvette

Lotus

Blackbird Buvette

Adobe Bar, Taos CONTINUED FROM P 31

Dirty Bourbon

Corrales Bistro Brewery

Latin Sin Weds. DJ 6p, FREE

Karl Zink 6p, FREE

Effex Nightclub

Todd Tijerina 8p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Phenox DJ Nihil, K Oss GOTH 9p, FREE

Dirty Bourbon

El Farol, Santa Fe

Effex Nightclub

Zona Road 9p, $5

John Kurzweg ROCK 8p, FREE

Beer Bust Thu. DJ Chris de Jesus 9p, FREE

First Unitarian Church

Michael Weaver Live Jukebox 7p Fresh Fridays w/ DJ Cello HIP HOP 10p, FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Library of Sands, William Fowler Collins 9p, FREE

Casa Esencia

DJ 9p-1:30a, $10-$20

El Farol, Santa Fe

Cool Water Fusion

Fiona Joy & Trysette PIANO & SONG 7p, $15

Guitarras Con Sabor 8p, FREE

Marcello’s Chophouse

Imbibe

Corrales Bistro Brewery

Oscar Butler 6-8p, FREE

Larry Freedman LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Throwback Thu. DJ Flo Fader 9p, FREE

Eryn Bent 6p, FREE

Maria Benitez Theater, Santa Fe

Launchpad

Happy Hours w/ Terry Diers 5-7:30p Jay Boy Adams & Zenobia w/ Mr. Sister 8:30p, FREE

California Guitar Trio 7:30p, $25-$29

Molly’s Bar

Steve Kinabrew 6-10p, FREE

Ned’s Bar and Grill Sammy D 6p, FREE

Tractor Brewing, Nob Hill

Keith Sanchez 8:3010:30p, FREE

Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge Bob Tate PIANO 6p, FREE

THU

Adobe Bar, Taos

Rudy Boy Jaramillo 7-10p, FREE

ABQ Museum Swag JAZZ BLUES 5-8:30p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette

The Haptics, Los Mildreds 9p, FREE

Mic Club 25 9p, $8-$10

Lotus

DJ Shatta, Sharp, Kid Official 10p, TBD

Marcello’s Chophouse Karl Richardson LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Dirty Bourbon

Zona Road 9p, $5

Effex Nightclub

DJ Stitch 9p, TBD

Molly’s Bar, Tijeras

El Farol, Santa Fe

Outpost Performance Space

First Turn Lounge, Downs Casino

Jimmy Jones 6-10p, FREE

Michael Anthony Quartet JAZZ 7:30p, $15-$20

Q Bar

Latin Gold DJ Quico 9p1:30a, TBD

St. Clair Winery Jazz Brasiliero BRAZIL JAZZ 6-9p, FREE

Sunshine Theater

Hoodie Allen, Chiddy Bang, Max 7p, $29.50

Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge

Lori Michaels 6p, FREE

Zinc Cellar Bar Duane MarkDuo AMERICANA ROCK 9:30p, FREE

Los Cuates, Sandia Park

FRI

The Gruve 9p, $5

Westwind Band 9p-1a, FREE

Hotel Andaluz Jazz Brasiliero BRAZIL JAZZ 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Imbibe

DJ 10p, FREE

Kiva Auditorium The Love Affair R&B Slow Jam 7p, $40-$80

La Fonda Hotel, Santa Fe La Santa Cecilia ALT LATINO 8p, $22-$27

DJ AI, Dan Sen 10p, TBD

Luna Mansion, Los Lunas

Keith Sanchez 6-9p, FREE

Macey Center, Socorro California & Montreal Guitar Trio 7:30p, $10$20

Marcello’s Chophouse Karl Richardson Duo LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Mineshaft Tavern, Madrid Paw & Erik BLUEGRASS 5p Karaoke Kamikaze 8p, FREE

Molly’s Bar, Tijeras

Gene Corbin 1:30-5p Rudy Boy Experiment 6-10p, FREE

Monte Vista Fire Station

Chris Dracup 7p, FREE

Ned’s Bar and Grill Shit Happens 9:30p, FREE

Outpost Peformance Space

Roust The House Teen Peformance Night 7:30p, TBD

Q Bar

Sweet Deal 7-10p, FREE Live the High Life w/ Birdman ’70S AFRO GROOVE 10p, FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Ruder & the Shockwaves, Venus & the Lion, Cicada 9p, FREE

Cool Water Fusion

Headliner Show W/ Host Kevin Kennedy 9-11p, $5

Corrales Bistro Brewery

Danny Daniels 6p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Mystic Lizard 2-5p Moby Dick 8:30p, FREE

Dirty Bourbon

Zona Road 9p, $5

Effex Nightclub

Elevate DJ Devin, Chris de Jesus, Geg Garcia 9p, TBD

El Farol, Santa Fe

Flamenco Dinner 6:30p, FREE Sean Healan Band 9p, $5

First Turn Lounge Downs Casino

Westwind Band 9p-1a, FREE

Imbibe

Ryan Shea 10p, FREE

Isleta Casino

Old School House Party DJs Mike T,Big Phill ’80S ’90S 9p-1:30a, FREE

Tracy Lawrence 7p, $25-$35

Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge

Baracutanga, Nosotros, Joseph General 9:30p, TBD

The Bobcats 7:30p, FREE

Launchpad

Loma Colorado Library, Rio Rancho

ABQ Youth Symphony Chamber Music Showcase 2-3:30p, FREE

Lotus

DJ Shatta, XES 10p, TBD

Marble Brewery

Felix y Los Gatos 2-5p, FREE

Monte Vista Fire Station

Le Chat Lunatique 8p, FREE

Monte Vista Fire Station

Rudy Boy Experiment 8p, FREE

Ned’s Bar and Grill

O’Niell’s, Nob Hill

Q Bar

JeezLa Weez FOLK 4p, FREE

Stratus Phear 8p, FREE DJs TOP 40 9p-1:30a, $10

Juan Tabo Library

Sol Santa Fe

Captured! By Robots, Fire To The Rescue 9:30p, $8

Sunshine Theater

Low Spirits

Sister Bar

Q Bert Turntabilist 8p, TBD

Launchpad

The Ghost Inside, Every Time I Die, Architects 6:30p, $17

Poema, Lilah Rose, Del Puckett 9p, TBD

Sunshine Theater

Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge

Larry Freedman LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Slander 8p, $12

Bob Tate PIANO 6p, FREE

Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge

MON

St. Clair Winery Swag JAZZ BLUES 6:309:30p, FREE

Jones & the Tones 7:30p, FREE

Zinc Cellar Bar Le Chat Lunatique DIRTY JAZZ 9:30p, FREE

SUN

Adobe Bar, Taos Brent Berry AFRO AMERICANA 7-10p, FREE

Adobe Bar, Taos

Kate & Billy’s Medicine Show OLD TIMEY OPEN MIC 7-10p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette

Whiskey Business Karaoke! 9p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery

Bruce Jennings 6p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Sexy Sunday DJ Wae Fonkey 7p, FREE

Cowgirl Karaoke w/ Michele Leidig 9p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery

El Farol, Santa Fe

Hillary Smith 8p, FREE

Thomas Cordova 6p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Cowgirl Brunch w/ Zenobia 12-3p Gerry Carthy IRISH 8p, FREE

Low Spirits

Launchpad

Roger Dale 6-10p, FREE

Ned’s Bar and Grill Picosso 6p, FREE

Sunshine Theater

Attila, Crown the Empire, Like Moths 7p, $20

Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge Bob Tate PIANO 6p, FREE

Zinc Cellar Bar Chris Baker AMERICANA 8p, FREE

WED

Blackbird Buvette

Il Vicino Canteen

Winds+ Piano+ Premiere CLASSICAL 10:30a, $5-$10

Molly’s Bar, Tijeras

Marcello’s Chophouse

Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge

The Kosmos

Timbo Jam 7p, FREE

Adobe Bar, Taos

El Farol, Santa Fe

Dusty Low INDIE AMERICANA 3-6p, FREE

Mineshaft Tavern, Madrid

Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys, Shadowmen 9:30p, $10 Open Piano Night LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Nacha Mendez 7-10p, FREE

Marcello’s Chophouse

Bob Tate PIANO 6p, FREE

TUE

Truckstop Honeymoon 7-10p, FREE Open Mic Night w/ Felix Peralta 7p, FREE

Broken Bottle Brewery Open Mic Night 7:30p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery

Murata 6p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Adobe Bar, Taos

Cahoots 8p, FREE

Rod Owens PRE THANKSGIVING 9p, $5

Pot Creek String Band 7-10p, FREE

Dirty Bourbon

Blood on the Dancefloor, Whitney Peyton, Sweet Ascent 8p, $18

Blackbird Buvette

Tony Rodriguez Duo LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Try Vs. Try Bi Weekly Open Mic 10p, FREE

Effex Nightclub

Mineshaft Tavern, Madrid

Brickyard Pizza

El Farol, Santa Fe

Marcello’s Chophouse

Jim & Tim BLUES Imperial Rooster GONZO ROOTS 8p, FREE

Molly’s Bar, Tijeras

Marilyn Hubbert 1:30-5p Iron Chiwawa 6-10p, FREE

Bottom Dollar String Band BLUEGRASS 4p Dianne Patterson 8p, FREE

Open Mic Night w/ Chris Dracup 8p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery

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Caspa 500 TOUR 9p,$8 John Kurzweg ROCK 8p, FREE

Molly’s Bar, Tijeras

Partners in Crime 6p, FREE

Cowboy Scott 6-10p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Ned’s Bar and Grill

Josh Hoyer & the Shadowboxers 8p, FREE

El Farol, Santa Fe

DJ Automatic & Drummer Camilio Quiñones 9p, FREE Bébé La La 6p, FREE

Kady Bow 4p, FREE

Bashment Sessions 9p-1a, $5

Imbibe

O’Niell’s, Heights

Rt. 66 Casino

Los 15 Grandes 7:30-10p, $45-$65

Canyon Road BLUES 8:30p, FREE

Sammy D 6p, FREE

Vernon’s Lounge

Bob Tate 6p, FREE

smart MUSIC

ob Schneider has reigned Bob Schneider as the de facto prince of the WITH THE WIND Austin music scene for a AND THE WAVE couple of decades now. And, while 7:30p, Fri., Nov. 21 Skylight no one stays on top forever, the 139 W. San Francisco, Santa man shows no signs of decay in Fe, 505.982.0775 quality or creativity. $22, ALL AGES Raised in Michigan, Munich bobschneider.com and El Paso, Schneider has skylightsantafe.com released about a dozen albums since 2001’s breakout Lonelyland, and has burned up stages in Austin and elsewhere on his own. He’s also led diverse side projects — Joe Rockhead, The Scabs, The Ugly Americans and Texas Bluegrass Massacre. His latest, Burden of Proof, is a sober meditation on love and loss, punctuated by plenty of Schneider’s powerful funk. Schneider is the chameleon of the Austin crowd, dodging categorization by blending pop, hip hop and biting humor with powerful melodies and words. Along the way he has survived dangerous encounters with hard substances and Sandra Bullock. His joys and heartbreaks, laid bare in song, help us understand our own. Coming to Santa Fe on Nov. 21, Schneider will no doubt deliver his unique stew of soul-pulling meditations, rhythmic pop and caustic wit — as always, a roller coaster of genuine emotion for a lucky audience. —Michael Allison

he key to longevity in the music world — and particularly the DJ game — is innovation. Perhaps no other DJ is better at this than Bay Area legend DJ QBert, who, for his latest release Extraterrestria and GalaXXXian, sets a precedent by employing Bluetooth technology in the vinyl packaging. “The vinyl cover has a Bluetooth device in it that so you actually DJ with the artwork on the cover,” QBert said in a recent Local iQ interview. “It controls the music in your computer, and you can actually throw a party with your record cover.” But be certain that World Champion DJ QBert isn’t all about the gimmick. Among DJs, he is arguably the best in the biz, having garnered a sick amount of accolades and awards, and come up with his own signature style of scratching that, more often than not, leaves the jaws of all onlookers fully agape. His Nov. 23 show at Santa Fe Sol is about as rare a sighting as hip hop fans will witness in these parts, so buy the album, see the show, meet the man, scratch on his record and see the movie. Yes, there is even a QBert movie (#wavetwisters). —Kevin Hopper

Dj QBert EXTRATERRESTRIUM: THE GUIDED SPACE TOUR FEAT. JEREMY ELLIS, JIMIB, WAEFONKEY

8p, Sun., Nov. 23 Santa Fe Sol 37 Fire Place, Santa Fe, 505.474.7322

$25 holdmyticket.com solofsantafe.com djqbert.com

toic Frame might justly have Stoic Frame been called “Burque’s house WITH ¡REVIVA!, band” in the late 1990s, when CONCEPTO TAMBOR the band’s incendiary mixture of 9p, Sat., Nov. 15 Launchpad sonic, shock-and-awe Latin rhythms, 618 Central SW, catchy hooks, and politically 505.764.8887 edged bilingual lyrics galvanized $10, 21+ Albuquerque audiences and packed 2p, Sun., Nov. 16 their home base — the Launchpad The Cell Theatre — every time they played. The 700 1st NW, 505.766.9412 rock quartet, which includes Keith $12, ALL AGES Sanchez, Todd Sanchez, Matias launchpadrocks.com Pizarro and Glenn “Buddha” liveatthecell.com Benavidez, then burned its way west into the Los Angeles music scene. Once there, Stoic Frame held residencies at the Whisky A Go Go and The Viper Room, and went on to record studio albums that garnered the band plenty of accolades — including a No. 1 song on the Radio & Records Latin Alternative charts. Few New Mexico bands were as beloved as Stoic Frame, and no reunion shows are more welcomed than Stoic’s return engagements. “This reunion is a celebration not just for Stoic Frame,” said Keith Sanchez in a press release announcing the comeback, “but for our fans and anyone who believed in us, our message and our mission.” —Bill Nevins

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ARTS

The world’s a stage Vivian Nesbitt shares her passion for acting in an academy that feeds Albuquerque’s growing film industry BY MELYSSA LAURENT

s Albuquerque’s film and television industries continue to grow, so too do businesses that cultivate the talent needed for our little Hollywood on the Rio Grande. Enter, stage right, Sol Acting Academy, which strives to make Albuquerque a community where actors thrive. “It really is all about the community here,” explained Vivian Nesbitt, academy owner/director and an accomplished actor in her own right. “And we really have three tent poles in that community: artistic excellence, integrity and creative expression.” Sol Acting Academy was founded in 2009 by Laura Mathis. Nesbitt took over in February EXHIBIT 2012. Nesbitt first came to New Mexico from New York City for a short-term producing job. Sol Acting She ended up sticking around for 14 years. Academy Nesbitt said she jumped aboard for the 5500 SAN MATEO NE, leadership role at the school because she wanted 505.881.0975 solacting.com/index.html to help others be successful in an industry that she is passionate about. Nesbitt has had roles in such TV series as Breaking Bad, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Longmire and, most recently, Manhattan. She is also an accomplished stage actor, and her onewoman play The Bark & The Tree, has recently garnered awards for stagings in New York City. Indeed, Nesbitt is no stranger to New York. She still attends acting classes there so she can bring new elements back to Sol, keeping the academy abreast of developments in the constantly evolving world of acting. Nesbitt holds her academy to a high standard, and that becomes very evident in the people she employs. Each teacher at Sol Acting Academy — the list includes Catharine Pilafas, Janine O’Neill, Amber Lopez, Jason Weiler, Jessica Quindlen, Joanne Camp Sobel, Josh Heard, Lee Kitts, Morse Bicknell, Randi Klein, Stephen Burhoe and Vic Browder — actively works in the industry. This brings a relevance and liveliness to the instruction at Sol. That’s what I sensed during a recent visit to the academy’s facility in Albuquerque, where the vibe suggests a community within a community, so to speak. Nesbitt and her staff pride themselves on creating an environment that is calm, professional and encouraging from the moment you step foot inside. They want their studio to be a haven for developing actors, a place they can gain the confidence they need to be successful outside. The studio itself features different rooms for each component of the industry. One room, where many of the classes take place, has a green screen painted on a large back wall. “That’s so students can get the real feel of working with a green screen,” Nesbitt explained. Toward the back of the studio, there are smaller rooms for private lessons and other specialty classes. Sol Acting Academy has classes for all age levels, starting as young as 3. Programs include adult instruction, summer camps for kids and a homeschooling program geared toward supplementing the education of young people who enjoy learning about music, literature and science through an acting lens. Nesbitt believes that it’s Sol’s “teachers and community” that keep students coming back — a community that evolves as polished actors finish their classes and new faces filter in. For all of her passion for acting, it’s the part of running the school that Nesbitt loves most.

PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

Vivian Nesbitt, a stage and television actor herself, is the owner and director of Sol Acting Academy, and Albuquerque school devoted to teaching acting skills in a supportive, community-oriented environment.

MORE ALBUQUERQUE ACTING SCHOOLS Ovations Film Actors Studio 116 Morningside NE, 505.319.7780

ovationsfilm.com

Public Academy for Performing Arts charter high school 3000 Adams NE, 505.830-3128

paparts.org

Actors’ Workspace 215 3rd SW, 505.255.4326

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SUBMIT TO LOCAL iQ The next deadline is Nov. 19 for the Nov. 27 issue. SEND CALENDAR ITEMS TO:

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f: 888.520.9711 a: PO Box 7490, ABQ., N.M. 87194

List events any time FOR FREE at local-iQ.com *All events subject to change. Check with individual venues before heading out ** CALENDAR LISTINGS ARE A FREE SERVICE AND MAY BE CUT DUE TO SPACE. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO FREE EVENTS.

THROUGH NOV. 30: PERFORMANCE

The Man Who Came to Dinner The tale of a man confined to wheelchair who begins to meddle in everyones lives. 7:30p, Fri., Sat.; 2p, Sun., $22 THE VORTEX THEATER 2900 CARLISLE NE, 505.247.8600

THROUGH NOV. 16: PERFORMANCE

How The Grinch Stole Christmas Musical performance of the Dr. Seuss classic. Check website for times, $30$70 POPEJOY HALL 203 CORNELL NE, 505.277.3824

popejoypresents.com

ONGOING

FRI

THROUGH NOV. 30: EXHIBIT

FUNDRAISER

Eighteen Long Stories

These two galleries come together for their first joint fundraiser benefiting St. Martin’s Hope Center. 5-8p, FREE

New works in mixed media by Diana Stetson will be shared. Gallery hours, FREE

Alden Marin Benefit

The work of House Industries, a prolific and influential type foundry that spans a large cross-section of design disciplines and has accounted for a massive amount of commercial art and typography since its founding in the 1990s, will be featured at the La Quinta Gallery of Los Poblanos Historic Inn (4803 Rio Grande NW, 505.344.9297, lospoblanos.com) from November 23-28. Gallery hours are 10a-4p, Mon.-Fri. Closed Thanksgiving Day.

dianastetson.com

SCOTT MICHAEL GALLERY AND PAGE COLEMAN GALLERY 113 CALIFORNIA NE, 505.681.5669/6320 LINN NE, 505.238.5071

RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

THROUGH NOV. 30: EXHIBIT

scottmichaelgallery.com pagecolemangallery.com

In Nature’s Light

Get Set!

A Journey of Discovery

The Katsina Carvings of Hopi Pueblo

AND NOV. 15, 22, 23: PERFORMANCE

Over 70 Hopi Katsina carvings ranging in age from the 30s to present day will be up for view. 5-7p, FREE

Artist Gregory Frank Harris will display his works of oil on linen. 5-7p, FREE

This three person exhibit is focused on dinnerware sets for serving and presentation. 5-7p, FREE

MARIPOSA GALLERY 3500 CENTRAL SE, 505.268..6828

Original prints and paintings by Jana Fothergill will be on display. Store hours, FREE SATELLITE COFFEE 3513 CENTRAL NE, 505.265.0345

satellitecoffee.com THROUGH NOV. 30: EXHIBIT

Two Artists Chris Bardey and Kelley S Hestir are the featured artists who work in mixed media. Gallery hours, FREE WEST END ART DEPOT 401 N. MESILLA, LAS CRUCES, 575.312.9892

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One Act Science: a Comedic Showcase A world premier of short plays with a twist of science. For ages 12+. 8p, 3p on Nov. 23, $8-$10

ADOBE GALLERY 221 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.955.0550

adobegallery.com

HUNTER KIRKLAND CONTEMPORARY 200 B CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.984.2111

hunterkirkland contemporary.com

SANTA FE CLAY 545 CAMINO DE LA FAMILIA, 505.984.1122

santafeclay.com

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EXPLORA! 1701 MOUNTAIN NW, 505.224.8300 explora.us

RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Ringtone Artist Valerie Arber shares her latest work in this series. 5-8p, FREE EXHIBIT/208 208 BROADWAY SE, 505.450.6884

exhibit208.com

Art/Space

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Albuquerque ARTScrawl

‘Autumn Rhythm’ by David Welch On view at Matrix Fine Art

Join us for the

Citywide Holiday Kickoff

November 21, 5 - 8 pm

5% of Sales Go to Charity

Old Town, Downtown, Nob Hill, and The Heights. Visit our website for detailed information about galleries and shows. ARTScrawlABQ.org

“Downtown #9” • 16 x 20” Oil on paper

Palette Contemporary Art and Craft

Join us on Friday, November 21, from 5-8 PM, for a painting demo with Daniel North. Daniel creates abstract oil-based paintings that reflect the struggle for balance between nature and consumerism. To celebrate the ARTScrawl Holiday Kickoff Weekend, 5% of your purchase dollars will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! HOURS: are Monday-Saturday, 10 AM-6 PM. 7400 MONTGOMERY NE 505.855.7777 www.palettecontemporary.com

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RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Joe Cabaza, Dennis Lee and other artists share their works in different mediums. 2p, FREE

Wild Things, Wild Places, Wild West This artists show is focused on weather, animals, landscapes and more. 6-8:30p, FREE VERTU FINE ART GALLERY 113 ABEYTA, SOCORRO, 505.263.9352

vertuarts.com PERFORMANCE

Tales of a Wandering Poet Poetry by Naomi Shihab Nye will be read by Naomi herself. 7p, FREE KIMO THEATRE 423 CENTRAL NW, 505.768.3522

kimotickets.com

SAT

1st Annual Artist and Craft Show Ornaments, gourds, jewelry, paintings and much more in this show that benefits HCS. 9a-3p, FREE HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 8005 LOUISIANA NE, 505.822.8868

hopechristianschool.org

November Artists

LAS PLACITAS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 7 PASEO DE SAN ANTONIO, PLACITAS, 505.867.5718

lasplacitaschurch.org OPEN HOUSE/ RECEPTION

Kathleen Rich and Jack McKee Photography and pottery by these artists will be shared. 12-4p, FREE BEAR BARN GALLERY WILDLIFE WEST NATURE PARK,EDGEWOOD, 505.267.6101

bearbarngallery.com AUCTION

Navajo Rugs More than 200 traditional and contemporary handmade rugs by weavers from NM and Arizona. 11a, FREE PRAIRIE STAR RESTAURANT 505.277.4405

maxwellmuseum.unm.edu RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Paint the Ballet Ballet themed paintings from roughly 30 artists will be up for viewing. 5-7p, FREE

4th Annual Pueblo Fiber Arts Show Meet artists and enjoy live demonstrations as well as fiber arts. 9a-4p, $3-$6 INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER 2401 12TH NW, 505.724.3561

indianpueblo.com

Isleta Elder Center Annual Arts and Crafts Fair Enjoy local art and support local artists. 9a4p, FREE ISLETA RESORT AND CASINO 11000 BROADWAY SE, 505.869.9770

isletapueblo.com

SUN

PERFORMANCE

Misadventures or I Don’t Know What I’m Doing Three small pieces and a monologue will be performed by a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright. 2p, 4p, $5-$15 GREER GARSON THEATRE SFUAD, 1600 ST. MICHAEL’S, SANTA FE, 505.988.1234

ticketssantafe.org

THROUGH NOV. 16:

Weems International Artfest What began as a small art fair 30 years ago has blossomed into a nationally recognized juried event. Fri., 10a-9p; Sat-10a-6p; Sun., 10a-5p $4-$5 EXPO NEW MEXICO 300 SAN PEDRO SE

weemsgallery.com CRAFT FAIR

Made in ABQ NM’S Women’s Global Pathways is hosting this craft fair. 10a-5p, FREE NM’S WOMEN’S GLOBAL PATHWAYS 209 SAN PABLO SE, 505.435.5741

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AND NOV. 21: PERFORMANCE

Night Skies A collaboration between PAPA Film and Contemporary Dance Ensemble. 6:30p VSA NORTH 4TH ART CENTER, 4904 4TH NW, 505.345.2872

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Art in Transit: Unveiling and Celebrating Veterans’ Art

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Ten original pieces of work in different mediums will be showcased. 4:30-6:30p, FREE

Balloon Museum Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

THOMAS BELL COMMUNITY CENTER 3001 UNIVERSITY SE, 505.848.1332

Two floors of locally created artwork and products. 9a-5p, FREE until 1p

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ANDERSON-ABRUZZO ABQ INTERNATIONAL BALLOON MUSEUM 9201 BALLOON MUSEUM NE, 505.880.0500

balloonmuseum.com

FRI

ARTScrawl Recent paintings of Old Town and Downtown Albuquerque. 5-9p, FREE ART BY ELGUERA 2 CHURCH ST NW, 505.243.0099

artbyelguera.com

NM ART LEAGUE 3407 JUAN TABO NE

painttheballet.com

RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

OPEN HOUSE

PERFORMANCE

Open Studio, Fundraiser and Printing Extravaganza

Robert Crespin and Tom Roche

Legends From the Land of Enchantment

Throughout the evening, seven artists will be pulling prints, etchings, gravure and more which will be sold at discounted pricing. 5-8p, FREE NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP & GALLERY 3812 CENTRAL SE, STE 100B 505.268.8952

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Nikolas Montano Colorful acrylics. 5-9p, FREE ESSENCE GALLERY 323 ROMERO NW, 505.843.7367

Photography and woodworking by these artists are displayed. 5-8p, FREE SE-OC RIGHT BRAIN GALLERY 3100 MENAUL NE, 505.816.0214

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Inspirations Porcelain bowls, cups and plates by UNM first year students will be on view. 5-8:30p, FREE WEYRICH GALLERY 2935 D LOUISIANA NE, 505.883.7410

weyrichgallery.com

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3205 CALLE MARIE, SANTA FE, 505.471.3140

teatroparaguas.org

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PERFORMANCE

Rumplestiltskin Is My Name A wizard who makes a deal he can’t take back. 6p, 7:30p NM YOUNG ACTORS 4904 4TH SW, 505.345.2872

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essencegallery boutique.com

RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Pushing Boundries

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HOLIDAY EVENT

Marlies Diels, Trish Meyer and Marcella Boushelle are this month’s featured artists. 5-8p, FREE

Come warm up with cider and a movie. 1:30p, FREE

Dana Velasco and Merge A show of ceramic tile mosaics will be shared. 5-8p, FREE SPINAL HEALTH & MOVEMENT GALLERY 316 ADAMS SE, 505.247.2373

Love in the Bosque

THE GALLERY ABQ 8210 MENAUL NE, 505.292.9333

OPEN SPACE VISITORS CENTER, 6500 COORS NW, 505.897.8831

thegalleryabq.com

cabq.gov/events

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Road Trip 2014 David Schwindt shares his paintings from National Parks across the US and Canada. 5-8p, FREE FRAMING CONCEPTS GALLERY, 5809 JUAN TABO NE, 505.294.3246

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Part of the children’s theater program. 7p, $5-$10

smart ARTS Alden Marin Benefit for St. Martin’s HOPE Center OPENING RECEPTIONS:

5-8p, Fri., Nov. 14 10a-3p, Sat.-Sun.; Nov. 15-16 Scott Michael Gallery 113 California NE, 505.884.7352 Page Coleman Gallery 6320 Linn NE, 505.238.5071

FREE pagecolemangallery.com scottmichaelgallery.com smhc-nm.org

ccording to the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness, at least 17,000 New Mexicans experience homelessness every year, and 25 percent of those people suffer from a form of severe mental illness. Artist Alden Marin is stepping in by donating 218 original pieces to be sold by Scott Michael Gallery and Page Coleman Gallery. All sales will directly benefit the HOPE Center, an outreach project of St. Martin’s Hospitality Center. The HOPE Center provides a huge range of services to the homeless and near-homeless, including emergency services, job training, housing opportunities and mental health services. The behavioral health unit of St. Martin’s is especially massive, covering the mentally ill in the courts, and providing inpatient and outpatient services, substance abuse therapy and group therapy opportunities to those who need them. St. Martin’s is dedicated to improving the lives of the homeless in Albuquerque, and now Marin’s colorful abstract works are joining the cause. Visit galleries on Fri., Nov. 14, for an opening reception from 5-8p, or visit the galleries over the weekend. —Marissa Higdon

his traveling production Upon the Fragile follows four actors Shore portraying a total of 14 2p, Sat., Nov. 22 characters, all woven into seven National Hispanic Cultural interlocking stories of how we live Center 1701 4th SW, 505.724.4771 in what are considered vulnerable FREE spaces. Environmental issues, nationalhispaniccenter.org human rights and the relationship cycles of people who have suffered through tragedies and their aftermath are touched on in these dramatic readings. The U.S., Syria, Malaysia, Venezuela, Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa are the backdrops of these stories. Upon the Fragile Shore makes its debut on the New Mexico stage as part of the NoPassport for Human Rights Reading Scheme. This play is about tragedy, hope and faith; who we are as people, how far we have come and where we are headed. The theme of the series is to encourage us, as humans, to come together in the face of these tragedies and realize that, collectively, we all suffer when any one of us suffers. The best option for us, or so it seems, is to become connected as a whole, to pull strength in these situations and offer it to others who have walked the same path, without attempting to “fix it.” —Andrea Blan

ne of the many emerging Jodie Herrera: artists who currently make The Shape I’m In a home in Albuquerque, 6p-12a, Sat., Nov. 22 Taos native Jodie Herrera blurs the Tractor Brewing Company, Wells Park line between reality and fantasy in 1800 4th NW, her crisp, photo-realistic paintings, 505.243.6752 illustrations, murals and multimedia FREE works. In this show at the Wells Park getplowed.com Tractor Brewery, Herrera will exhibit chromaj.wix.com/ new paintings, some set in her jodie-herrera innovative mixed-media light boxes — vintage suitcases wired for light and illuminating her framed prints. The event serves as a benefit for Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless. Works by Herrera and over 20 other artists will be raffled off at the opening, with all of the proceeds going to fund the nonprofit’s health services for homeless people and those in need. Donations of jackets, blankets or backpacks will earn three raffle tickets. A dance performance by Opal Moon kicks off the evening at 7p, and DJ Cloudface and DJ Boogaloo provide the beats. —Mike English

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COMMUNITY

CO M M U N IT Y E V E N TS THU

RISK! Live Kevin Allison’s show features personal stories that people “never thought they’d share” by himself and local storytellers. 7p, $15 THE GUILD CINEMA 3405 CENTRAL NE, 505.255.1848

Drawing Class All levels open drawing class with Dave Blecha. 1-3p, FREE OFFCENTER COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT 808 PARK SW, 505.247.1172

offcenterarts.org SCREENING

Indie Q A screening of locally made films. 7p, FREE KIMO THEATRE 423 CENTRAL NW, 505.768.3522

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Salud y Sabor An evening of food, art and entertainment for families. 5:30p, FREE NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 4TH SW, 505.246.2261

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FRI

Party on the Patio Enjoy live music under the stars and all you can eat horno-baked pizza and more. 6-9:30p, $10

Entrepreneurship in Arts and Culture

The Mexican contemporary circus will have an evening performance. 7-8:30p, free but tickets required.

Learn about resources available for arts entrepreneurs. 1:30p, FREE

CITY OF LAS VEGAS 211 N. MAIN, LAS CRUCES, 575.523.6403

KESHET IDEAS AND INNOVATIONS CENTER 4121 CUTLER NE, 505.224.9808

riograndetheatre.com

keshetdance.org

Trashion-Fashion Show

Food Truck Rally

This show will include wearable upcycled pieces. 2p, $5 WAREHOUSE 508 508 1ST SW, 505.296.2738

Lavu Informational Hackathon Session

PERFORMANCE

An introduction and overview of Lavu Inc. and its products. 10a-1p CNM STEMULUS CENTER 20 1ST PLAZA CENTER, NW

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TEDxYOUTH Join as big ideas, stories, creativity and more are discussed. 1p, $20-$40 BOSQUE HIGH SCHOOL 4000 LEARNING NW, 505.898.6388

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Human Foosball Kickoff Event First ever tournament in the heart of Downtown. 1-3p, FREE 1ST PLAZA GALLERIA

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THROUGH NOV. 23:

CINEMA CAE 1616 ST. MICHAEL’S, SANTA FE, 505.471.6981

adaptivesportsprogram.org SCREENING

Family Movie Enjoy a family friendly movie that was recently released. 1p, FREE ESTHER BONE LIBRARY 950 PINETREE SE, RIO RANCHO, 505.891.5012

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Open House Rio Grande Body Works is celebrating the growth of their wellness studio. Prizes and more. 2-7p, FREE RIO GRANDE BODY WORKS, 1931 SAN MATEO NE, 505.366.1492

riograndebodyworks.com

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BOOK READING

Americus Author Michael Datcher reads from his new historical novel. 7:30p, $5-$10 OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE, 210 YALE SE, 505.268.0044

outpostspace.org

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NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 4TH SW, 505.246.2261

nationalhispaniccenter. org

indianpueblo.com/ puebloharvestcafe

Feel like a kid again and embrace your inner child with this film by Matchstick Productions. 6p, 8:30p, $10

Taste all your local favorites. 4p, FREE

keepalbuquerque beautiful.com

MON

Days of My Youth

Cirko de Mente: Volver

PUEBLO HARVEST CAFE 2401 12TH NW, 505.724.3510

SCREENING

FRI

Global Entrepreneurship Week More than 25 different events that celebrate the innovators and job creators who launch start ups, drive economic growth and more. Check website for all listings and details.

The One Night Stanleys: On Start-ups ABQ’s best comedy troupe is back with more adventures. 9p, FREE THE BOX PERFORMANCE SPACE, 114 GOLD SW, 505.404.1578

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XD: Power to the People ArtBar by Catalyst Club Cindi Thomas and Mark Fairbanks will have a discussion with key points including usercentered design for social entrepreneurs and nonprofits. 4:30p, FREE NAME OF LOCATION 119 GOLD SW, 505.200.0029

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WED

Technology Toolbox Bring your device down to learn all the tricks and try new ones. 12:301:30p, by appt., FREE LOMA COLORADO LIBRARY, 755 LOMA COLORADO NE, 505.891.5013

riorancholibraires.org

Writer’s Working Group

gewabq.com

This is an open class for anyone interested in writing. 3-4p, FREE

City of ABQ State of the City

OFFCENTER ARTS 808 PARK SW, 505.247.1172

Mayor Richard Berry will deliver his state of the city address. 11a, check website for details ABQ CONVENTION CENTER, 401 2ND NW, 505.768.4575

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TUE

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1 Million Cups (En Espanol) SOUTH VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER 318 ISLETA SW, 505.877.0373

svedc.org

THU

Reinventing Our Economic FutureCall to Action

Karen’s Card Committee

This event will feature economic development updates from the city. 12:30-6p, FREE

OFFCENTER ARTS 808 PARK SW, 505.247.1172

NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 4TH SW, 505.246.2261

nationalhispanic center.org

Create cards for yourself or as gifts. 3p, FREE

offcenterarts.org SCREENING

The Magic Flute This classic Swedish film by Ingmar Bergman will be screened. 7p, $5-$7 KIMO THEATRE 423 CENTRAL NW, 505.768.3522

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BOOK READING

Yoga and Grief: a Compassionate Journey Toward Healing Gloria Drayer will read from her book, cowritten with Kathleen Doherty. 6:30p, FREE PAGE ONE BOOKS 5850 EUBANK NE, 505.294.2026

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Art and Craft (no s’s) Fascinating story of Mark Landis and his prolific art career. 7p, $6-$8 HARWOOD MUSEUM OF ART, 238 LEDOUX, TAOS, 575.758.9826

harwoodmuseum.org

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BOOK READING

Forbidden NM author Kimberly Griffiths Lane will read from and sign her new young readers historical romance novel. 4p, FREE PAGE ONE BOOKS 5850 EUBANK NE, 505.294.2026

page1book.com FOOD DRIVE

Letter Carrier’s Food Drive Leave a bag filled with non-perishable goods near your mailbox and your letter carrier will pick it up and deliver it to families in need. One day only.

SUN

BOOK READING

The Resurrectionist and Teach Me To Forget Authors Sierra Woods and Mona Karel join forces in this duo reading. 2:30p, FREE PAGE ONE BOOKS 5850 EUBANK NE, 505.294.2026

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TUE

Book Readinge Connie Willis and Melinda Snodgrass read from and sign their latest books. 7p, FREE PAGE ONE BOOKS 5850 EUBANK NE, 505.294.2026

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WED

SCREENING

The Good Shepherd Enjoy this flick from 2006 starring Robert de Niro. 7p, $5-$7 KIMO THEATRE 423 CENTRAL NW, 505.768.3522

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OFFCenter’s Thanksgiving Feast This annual feast is a potluck, bring your favorite dish. 1-6p, FREE OFFCENTER ARTS 808 PARK SW, 505.247.1172

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P LA N E T WAVES ARIES (MAR. 20-APR. 19)

Curb your ambition. Think for the long haul. This involves your plans, and it also involves your partnerships. Every one of them is calling for attention. Each is calling for a practical approach, and where money is concerned, a sober and realistic approach. You need all of this more than you need any idealistic vision of how the world should be, and more than you need to worry about your appearances. Well, except for one little facet of experience: making sure that everything you do is impeccable, follows the rules to the letter, and that you present yourself to the public as a solid citizen. Many eyes are on you, though that is not the time to act up. It’s the time to play a tight, short set.

and also consider what is going on under the ground. Now and for the foreseeable future, you will need to have this perspective, which translates to the ability to see into the distance and to pay attention to what you observe. It will then be necessary to communicate what you know to others, particularly under the influence of astrology that may have you inclined to keep secrets or at least keep quiet. From many standpoints this would be unadvisable. Your position is specifically that of making sure key people know what you know, and making sure they understand your interpretation of circumstances and events. Think that through carefully.

by Eric Francis • planetwaves.net feeling indeed. One message of your charts is that time is not infinite, when counted on a human scale. Indeed, our time on Earth is rather finite, and we are dealing with an unknown. One reading of your chart is to respect every unknown in your life. As part of that you are being called upon to respect time, and the passage of time. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 20)

Looked at one way, the paradox of existence is that existence begins within and extends without. Yet at the same time we are demanded not to be so self-centered. We must be relational and responsive to others, and yet we all know that all those others are in some VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP. 22) way secondary to the fact that we can You may experience flashes of insight TAURUS (APR.19-MAY 20) be fully self-conscious -- aware that all into aspects of yourself that are usually You would be more inclined to think that difficult to penetrate or even see. consciousness, including of the other, faith has the power to move mountains, However, I suggest you not succumb happens within oneself. Rather than had you seen it happen. But then it to the temptation to go mental or fight this, I suggest you experiment would not be the same thing. You spiritual on yourself, and get locked boldly with it. Ask yourself how much have, however, seen what the power into your mind or concepts. What you of your experience is relational and how of absolute trust can do. I would add are seeing and feeling is calling for a much is projection. How much of the here that the most help you can be to physical response, driven by passion and love you feel is love of the other, or love yourself is to stay out of your own way, curiosity. It’s calling for an emotional of yourself extended to the other? You and the second most important thing is response, driven by the desire to feel may feel like you’re going to explode to know what you want; to know what whatever it is you need to feel. There is these days, and this question, asked outcome you truly desire. Given the a deep undercurrent of subverting guilt, now at this stunning moment in your current astrology, it’s vital that you think propriety, purity and any other form of astrological life, may blow your mind. I in a timeframe of years, not days, weeks self-denial or self-repression. I am sure don’t think there are objective answers or months. Yes, the present moment you know all of this. You can feel how is meaningful, and in one respect it’s though I do think there are honest, deeply you are being called to allow all there is. Yet there is also something yourself to be, to feel and to call out your interesting and pleasurable ways to else — the future as a resource, one that own name to existence. navigate the hall of mirrors. is both personal and connected to any AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 19) LIBRA (SEP. 22-OCT. 23) endeavor you lay your hands on. Don’t struggle for self-esteem. Offer it to My dad has Aquarius Sun, Moon and GEMINI (MAY 20-JUN. 21) yourself. You do seem to be experiencing Mercury. In the 1960s, he was a young Your intuition is strong right now, and professor at what was then Pace College some kind of inner conflict, rooted in you have the ability to see the invisible in Manhattan. Students there wanted whether you really approve of yourself (including into yourself). You may be or are acceptable to others. Yet if that to start a chapter of Students for a able to see around corners or into the language resonates, I suggest you go Democratic Society (SDS) on campus, future. Yet you must not let yourself be deeper, to that level that you might a leftie group. They could not find a carried off by your emotions, particularly be inclined to describe as raw, real, faculty advisor, so he offered. But he was fear. When distinguishing what is emotional or controversial. There is a conservative and they didn’t trust him. intuitive from what is noise or static, another layer to this self-esteem thing, He responded, “I really don’t care what there are two necessary metrics. First, and that is about cracking out of a shell you believe. It’s not my business. As what is the very first thing your mind that you were put in when you were your advisor, my role would be to sign said back to you when you considered very young. If you’ve kept yourself in a particular issue or question? Second, off on your meeting room, make sure that shell, it’s likely been to make sure what is merely speaking the language the door is locked when you’re done, that you have the approval of others of fear? It’s true that intuition can and so on.” The students said no, we (particularly if they controlled your warn you, though it will more often be supply of food and access to shelter). At cannot trust you (and it was obviously in a calm form rather than a panicky their loss). Without necessarily realizing this point, the thing to do is everything one. You will just know something, it, we count on Aquarius people and that you want to do that you think would be though then of course you must verify area of our own charts to ground this shocking to all those people. that thing. Verification is investigating kind of objectivity and reasoned thought. whether there is solid evidence, which SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 22) Now that we are living through times as you would then look into carefully. Other Your chart is urging you to mind your polarized as the 1960s, we need it more times you will get instructions. The politics, which means finding a means than ever. The place you risk slipping question to ask is, “Could following that of working with the established power cause any harm?” If not, then perhaps structure that’s around you. Said another first is in your personal life, and the give it a try. way, your chart is urging practicality. Yet second is in your professional life. Keep a grip on reality, and a cool head. We are there is some passion burning in your CANCER (JUN. 21-JUL. 22) counting on your leadership. Go where people can see you, where you mind, some idea, something that you must say, do or revolt against. Saturn PISCES (FEB. 19-MAR. 20) can socialize, and where you can relax in your sign is protecting you from You have many plans and ideas, and and be yourself. Better still, be yourself wherever you happen to be. Then make cutting loose inappropriately. Saturn is during the past two years you’ve been reminding you of your responsibilities one-on-one time and hang out with restless about getting them going. This someone who really counts. The current and of your own need to be accountable. has picked up since the Scorpio eclipse Yet there is this sensation inside of you. two weeks ago, which served to remind sky is illustrating the perfect balance What to do? Let’s use some astrology. between those two modes. I know you you that you want to live in a much Thursday is the Full Moon in your have plenty to do, and plenty else you larger world than the one you’ve been opposite sign Taurus, something of want to do. I suggest you set work aside inhabiting for a while. Your chart is an emotional high tide for you. In two as soon as you can and step into the offering two ideas. First, be mindful of weeks there will be a New Moon in light of the glorious astrology that is your perceived limitations. Know what Sagittarius. Whatever you’re feeling, shining on you right now. There will be they are. They might be related to time, whatever you want to say or do, take time and opportunity to accomplish everything that is necessary. If you need those two weeks and check back in with money, prior commitments or some other issue. Second, pay close attention yourself. a lure into pleasure, giving your mind to your local environment and see where and personality some room to spread SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 22) you are transcending those limits, right out will provide the benefit of some fresh There’s a storm blowing somewhere in ideas, which can save plenty of needless your soul. It’s shaking your windows and now and without going too far. Notice work. rattling your walls, though it’s inside you, who, close to you, supports your wider vision, and team up with them. Yes it not outside. Other astrology suggests LEO (JUL. 22-AUG. 23) you are feeling like time is closing in on is helpful when other people are not Clearly you must take charge, which your desires and your plans for your life. holding you to your past. It’s even better, means mustering your confidence though, when you let go of your own Your chart describes the sensation of and making intelligent decisions. But approaching some kind of last chance or past and therefore make space to create it also means coming from a place final opportunity. This is a feeling more something new for yourself. That is of oversight — a place with a view, than a reality, though it can be a useful what’s happening now. where you can take in the whole scene,

THE AMERICAN VALUES CLUB CROSSWORD “Crossing the Tracks” By Ben Tausig. Difficulty 3.5/5 ACROSS 1 High mountain, in a certain back‑formation 4 When no one dies, in “Romeo and Juliet” 8 The Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw, e.g., in matchup listings 11 Conga line that began in Nazareth? 14 ___ de Boulogne 16 Parkour techniques? 17 Valdez on coffee cans 18 Edge 19 Middle ear part? 20 Where President Taft may or may not have gotten stuck 22 Philly-to-NYC dir. 23 PayPal funds, e.g. 25 Sexual opening? 26 Tonic note word, in a “Sound of Music” song 27 Decline 28 European clothier with a calculatedly controversial name 30 Mil. bigwig 32 U.S. security offering 34 Entropy 35 More questionable 37 Activity that requires powder on the face?

39 Against a thing, in legalese 40 YouTube alternative 41 Definition of the tonic note word, in a “Sound of Music” song 42 Pine for 43 Cheeky thing, in England? 47 West of Hollywood 48 Pet given to Jon Arbuckle by Lyman 50 Woodworking fasteners 51 Bob Costas’s network 52 Demand payment from 53 Letters before Speedwagon (the band) or Speed Wagon (the car) 55 Butter unit 56 Butter alternatives 58 Prince’s passion? 61 Loyal 62 Group tasked with organizing sorority rush week? 63 Letters before an assumed commercial name 64 Guesses from the cockpit 65 “Well, ___-didah!”

DOWN 1 One way for a transgender person to live 2 Spinal column bone accorded mystical qualities in Judaism and Islam 3 “Not!” 4 ___ Spring 5 Label word after lo6 Kesha single, when she was still Ke$ha 7 All together 8 Eighth president before BHO 9 Guy who prefers Afghans and bassets? 10 Chopin’s nickname, among his close peeps? 11 Banana Republic competitor 12 Second-wave feminist Jong 13 Relatively lonely number, though not as bad as one, in song 15 Looks like a punk, classically 21 Lawn game 24 Steady rate? 25 Cast 28 Rival 29 Pt. on a diameter 31 Neither Christopher Columbus nor Grover Cleveland 33 Idiot

35 Hip-hop song about where Thanksgiving stuffing is supposed to go? 36 Offer on the golfing section of Craigslist? 37 Sibling nickname 38 Distances on European hwys. 39 Thin defense against the charge that “you’re a nerd!” 40 Contend 42 Peter who bought Manhattan in 1626 for the modern equivalent of a few thousand dollars 44 Indonesian currency 45 Movie channel since 1994 46 First name on compacts 49 Ashley ___ (sex worker who knew Eliot Spitzer as “Client 9”) 50 Exam for students from outside the U.S. 53 D&D, et al. 54 Jeff Lynne’s group, briefly 57 Subject of a famous part in the Bible 59 Chain in bio class 60 Major lending org. after the subprime mortgage crisis

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Collectors can’t harass elderly

have had many elderly consumers who have come to my credit counseling business because of abuse by bill collectors. We just had an 80-year-old woman who was told that if she did not pay a bill she owed, the creditor would sell her home in order to collect the debt, forcing her to live on the streets with nothing to eat. Threats like this are appalling. This elderly client was taking half of her necessary prescriptions to have enough money to make the monthly payments each month to the creditor. It is not acceptable or lawful for a collector to collect in this manner. The good news is, we stepped in and forced the company to dismiss the entire debt. The elderly are also frequently told that they are going to be sued if they do not pay their debts, or that their Social Security check will be garnished. This is false and misleading representation. You cannot garnish Social Security, disability checks or unemployment. To add to that, elderly people are constantly harassed

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with threats the creditor has no intention of acting on. It is not that the typical elderly person living on a fixed income does not want to pay his or her debts back, but when you lose a spouse or end up with a serious illness, you are going to lose income, and at a late age you cannot go back to work and start over. Many elderly consumers are advised to file bankruptcy in their 80s and 90s when they do not ever plan on using credit the rest of their lives. What is the point? If you are elderly and live on a fixed income, you can end this kind of debt collection harassment by sending a letter demanding no more calls or mail correspondence in regards to the debt. It is important to send the request in writing, by certified mail with return receipt

requested. Once signed for, the collectors cannot legally call a consumer after a written no-call request. An example of this kind of letter would be the following: “Do not call any of the numbers you may have for me or send any further correspondence in regards to this debt, as I am on a fixed income and in failing health, and I cannot repay this debt. Further harassment will cause more health issues, and I cannot physically take any more harassing calls. Thank you for your understanding.” Then sign and date the letter. If a call is made by the creditor after receipt of your letter, the creditor could be forced to dismiss the debt. I hope this information helps you with your elderly loved ones who are going through similar situations. Remember: Credit Rescue Now has free credit workshops with manuals on the second Saturday of each month. Please RSVP to 505.899.1448. Till next time, good credit to you. Michael G Ramos is the president of Credit Rescue Now (creditrescuenow.com).