The Happy Hour Issue • June 12-25, 2014 by Local iQ Magazine

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Local iQ’s newly established Street Team ferrets out the best happy hour food and drink deals in the city.

Francine Maher Hopper fran@local-iQ.com ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER/ART DIRECTOR

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Grammy winning Los Angeles Latin music sensation La Santa Cecilia dances across all borders.

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Albuquerque’s Kate Gerwin isn’t just a great bartender; she is, according to an expert panel of judges, the best in the entire world.

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MUSIC A drive to Las Cruces is no longer required to take in Vans Warped Tour, one of the biggest music festivals in the country.

A R TS A select group of local artists explore how major illness demands change and works to spark transformation.

FI L M Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane goes full western spoof with A Million Ways to Die in the West.

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Arts Events.......................... 27 Community Events........... 32 Live Music............................ 22

Places To Be...........................4 Commentary........................28 Marquee................................... 5 Social iQ...................................6 Smart Music..........................25 Smart Arts............................ 29 Crossword/Horoscope..... 31

COLUM N S Aural Fix.............................. 24 The Nine Muses................. 26 The Gaffer........................... 30 Film Reel ............................ 30 Lessons in Love................... 11 Playing With Fire ...............9 Stir It Up ..............................10

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S P EC I A L S EC T I O N Happy Hour Menus............ 19

EDITORIAL Jeff Caven Mateo Coffman Terry S. Davis Dave DeWitt Miranda Evjen Andrea Feucht Eric Francis Nicole Gallegos Kate Gerwin Kevin Gick Lindsay Gillenwater Autumn Gray Dan Gutierrez Francis Heaney Juliette Horne Jeff Kerby Randy Kolesky Kristin Kurens Ana Loiselle Jim & Linda Maher Jordan Mahoney Bill Nevins Katherine Oostman Shavone Otero Hannah Reiter Ronnie Reynolds Ben Tausig Steven J. Westman DISTRIBUTION Ben Adams Kristina De Santiago Keith Johnson Kurt Laffan David Leeder Distributech

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PLACES TO BE

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The Yes Men

Los Poblanos Property Tour

Lady Antebellum

10-11:30a, Sat., Jun. 14

Sandia Resort and Casino 30 Rainbow NE, 505.796.7500

Lensic Performing Arts Center 211 W San Francisco, Santa Fe, 505.988.7050

Los Poblanos Historic Inn 4803 Rio Grande NW, 505.344.9297

$15 tickets: tickets.ticketssantafe.org theyesmen.org

$10

$55-$65

CELEBRATION ABQ Heights Summerfest 5-10:30p, Sat., Jun. 14 North Domingo Baca Park 8100 Wyoming NE, 505.768.3556

FREE

he dawn of summer is upon us and the 2014 Heights Summerfest is proof. This festival, part of a series of neighborhood summer festivals hosted by the City of Albuquerque, will be a grand compilation of all the good things about the summer season: live music, local beer, great arts and crafts, tasty food, and fun activities for the kids. Live performances will be by The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, who rode the single “Zoot Suit Riot” to commercial success in the early 1990s and have continued to tour and record in the two decades since. Django Rhythm Meat Grinder, Mondo Vibrations and Le Chat Lunatique will also perform. A microbrew garden will serve the best local beers, because, well, it’s summer. So grab your picnic blankets and come enjoy the beautiful weather at the first of four summer festivals being held across the city this year. —JH

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rom the moment you step on the grounds of this historic site you will be taken by it. Set upon 25 acres of lush gardens, fruitful farmlands and enormous cottonwood trees, this once-private residence has evolved over the years into the perfect home to the Los Poblanos Inn & Organic Farm. In more recent years, the ranch has featured a farm shop, which welcomes the public daily, but it’s a rare opportunity to get a comprehensive look at the entire property of Los Poblanos and experience its full enchantment. This month, owners the Rembe family invites you to this North Valley jewel on the Los Poblanos Property tour. This casual walk through the property will teach you about the history, agriculture and current happenings of the ranch, all while you enjoy the beautiful scenery and breathe in the fresh air. —JH

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ndy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno are creative activists. By impersonating big-time “baddies” behind large corporations, Bichlbaum and Bonanno expose injustices happening all around us. Calling themselves The Yes Men, they use humor, costumes and any means necessary to examine problems such as how confusing Shell’s Artic drilling campaign is and how corrupted housing became in New Orleans post-Katrina. After starring in their first documentary, The Yes Men Fix the World, the two collaborated to make a creative activist community, The Yes Lab, and continued to bring injustices to light. They are headed to Santa Fe to preview and discuss their second movie, The Yes Men Are Revolting, as well as to discuss their new online platform for fellow creative activists, the Action Switchboard. It’s sure to be a hilarious and provocative night that addresses some of the most important social issues of our time. —MC

8p, Thu., Jun. 19

CONCERT Chatter Sunday: Brahms and v 10:30a, Sun., Jun. 15 The Kosmos 1715 5th NW

$15, $9 under 30, $5 under 12 chatterabq.org

any composers have written beautiful pieces for the French horn — an instrument capable of bright, lively highs and quiet, somber lows. Esa-Pekka Salonen and Johannes Brahms are two composers who are extremely familiar with the French horn, and because of this have written pieces that push and challenge the performer in unique and surprising ways. The service will begin with Salonen’s “Etude for Horn Solo.” Next will be Brahms’ “Trio for Violin, Horn, and Piano,” a lively piece that calls for sounds most commonly made with older, valveless French horns. This week’s poet is Michael C. Ford, a Grammy-nominated poet who mixes spoken word with jazz. Chatter Sunday is a weekly Sunday morning concert where classical music and poetry are the service. Arrive before 10 a.m. and enjoy a complementary espresso bar and some amiable chatter. —MC

Sandiacasino.com ladyantebellum.com

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6p, Fri., Jun. 13

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hird time’s a charm — at least for Nashville, Tenn., music trio Lady Antebellum it is expected to be. The band is wrapping up its third headlining tour in support of the group’s fifth album, Golden, with one of its final dates at the Sandia Casino Amphitheater. For a band known for reinventing its sound and embracing change — not always a welcome formula in the country music world — this latest album by the multiple Grammy award-winning group was considered risky due to its pared-down instrumentation and minimalist approach. But the album’s debut single, “Downtown,” quickly became the band’s biggest hit to date and confirmed that the trio’s status as one of the most radio friendly outfits working the country genre today. Lady Antebellum’s set-list for the tour is said to include all of the greatest hits. For a fan, this is a can’t-miss event. —JH

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The where to go and what to do for June 12 to June 25

Shakespeare on the Plaza 7:30p, Thu.-Sun., Jun. 20-Jul. 13 Albuquerque Civic Plaza 1 Civic Plaza NW, 877.247.8600

$15, $10 Thu., $5-$10 stu. Tickets: holdmyticket.com vortexabq.org

hakespeare on the Plaza truly is a midsummer night’s dream. The Vortex Theatre and The City of Albuquerque have teamed up to bring Shakespeare to its roots in an outdoor theater setting, but with a twist. This festival production re-envisions two of Shakespeare’s most renowned plays, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet. Directors David Richard Jones and Billy Trabaudo have worked to localize these plays, basing Romeo and Juliet in contemporary Albuquerque and A Midsummer Night’s Dream in 19th-century New Mexico to create a more unique, relevant Shakespeare experience for the audience. “It’s the first outdoor Shakespeare festival hereabouts for a decade or more,” said Jones. The Vortex Theatre is staging the productions, which alternate during the three-week run, with Romeo and Juliet up first on Jun. 20. There’s also a Romeo and Juliet free teen night Jul. 3. —JH

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Musical heirs of East L.A. Grammy winner La Santa Cecilia dances across all borders BY BILL NEVINS

hen Los Angeles-based, socially aware dance band La Santa Cecelia won a 2014 Best Latin Alternative Grammy for the album Treinta Dias, the group dedicated its Grammy to “the more than 11 million undocumented people that live and work hard in this country, and still need to live a more dignified life.” In fact, the group declared that MARQUEE one of its own members, Jose “Pepe” Carlos, was undocumented La Santa at the time of the awards — a Cecilia situation since changed, happily. WITH MALA MANA Named for the patron saint of 7p, Sun., Jun. 22 musicians, La Santa Cecilia has NATIONAL HISPANIC been hailed by journalists, critics CULTURAL CENTER and fans across the United States 1701 4TH SW, 505.724.4771 and internationally as “the voice of $17-$27 immigrants.” The band has been lasantacecilia.com the song. “We sure hope nhccnm.org joined onstage and on recordings she likes it!” by the likes of Elvis Costello and The band members other superstars. have been caught in a Band members cite influences whirlwind of publicity and attention after ranging from Argentine singer Mercedes winning the Best Latin Alternative award. Sosa and Mexican musician Ramon Ayala to “Winning the Grammy was more than a jazz great Miles Davis, and rock bands the dream come true,” said La Marisoul, “and we Beatles and Led Zeppelin. Their passionate were honored and humbled. It was especially female lead singer, La Marisoul (Marisol important to being children of immigrants Hernandez), has been compared favorably ourselves. It was wonderful to have our to ’60s icon Janis Joplin. The other core friends and family in our City of Angels members of the group are accordionist and there with us.” requintero Carlos, bassist Alex Bendana and Asked what the future will hold for them, the percussionist Miguel Ramirez, along with La Santa Cecelia members declared almost additional players in concert. Their music in unison, “We’re going everywhere. No incorporates cumbia, salsa, rock, reggaeton, borders!” They added that they are looking rumba, tango, jazz, bossa nova and more. forward to discovering the good food and The band’s shows have all but set stages

good people of Albuquerque. Opening the show for La Santa Cecelia will be New Mexico’s own Mala Mana, the Afro-Colombian flavored women’s voice and drum ensemble. It’s certain to be an exciting night of music, song and dancing.

Members of La Santa Cecelia include percussionist Miguel Ramirez (foreground), and (left to right, back row) bassist Alex Bendana, singer Marisol Hernandez and accordian player Jose Carlos.

aflame across the U.S. and Mexico. “With their mastery of genres and a high caliber of musicianship these heirs to Los Lobos and Richie Valens are not just another band from East L.A.,” wrote a reviewer for Living Out Loud L.A.. Indeed, according to the Los Angeles Times, David Hidalgo of Los Lobos told the group after a recent joint concert, “It’s your turn now.” In a recent interview with Local iQ, La Marisoul, Carlos and Bendana of La Santa Cecelia confirmed that they place no limits on themselves or the genres they like when it comes to creating their sound. “We really have no strict boundaries to our music,” La Marisoul said. “Everything is wonderful and we just love when people dance to whatever rhythms they feel — no borders!” Explaining that the band chose to arrange and then record their astonishing version of John Lennon’s “Strawberry Fields Forever” after seeing migrant workers laboring in California strawberry farms, La Marisoul laughed when asked if Yoko Ono has heard

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Rooftop anniversary for iQ a bittersweet affair

SOCIAL iQ

SIGHTS + SOUNDS AROUND TOWN

ON A RECENT VISIT TO THE RAILYARDS MARKET with Public Programs Coordinator at Explora!, Elena Baca, and Cuchillo, NM artist and designer Josh Bond, we ran across Local iQ’s Distribution Manager Ben Q. Adams and Tess Coats at their retail booth, Otras Cosas.

LOCAL IQ IS BIDDING A FOND FAREWELL this summer to two of our major writing contributors, Shavone Otero and Justin De La Rosa, pictured here at a recent goodbye soirée. Otero is moving to Austin, Texas for graduate studies in community and regional planning (we forgive her for attending UT). De La Rosa has moved north to Denver, where he is working for 5280 Magazine as the editorial dining and food intern. It won’t be the same around here without them! Thank you both!

he month of June started out with a celebration of Local iQ’s eighth anniversary party. The Ibiza patio on the second floor of Hotel Andaluz was the perfect setting for readers, patrons and staff to mingle and to toast Fran and Kevin Hopper for what they have been doing to bring you this magazine. As I looked around at everyone enjoying Joseph Campbell Caruso’s yummy hors d’oeuvres being passed around (made in the kitchen of MAS Tapas y Vino on the hotel’s first floor), dancing to the music being spun by DJ Flo Fader, plus rubbing elbows with some of my fellow columnists, Abinash Achrekar, Dan Gutierrez, Sam Melada, Kristin Kurens and Ronnie Reynolds, I had to smile with our editor, Mike English, that this is what it’s all about. I say it over and over, as I have since Local iQ was a dream: I could not be prouder to be a part of this. In a bittersweet moment, Kevin Hopper took the microphone and gave some love and praise to Michael Henningsen, who we lost just a few short weeks ago. Henningsen was the cofounder of Local iQ and a sweet friend of mine. He and I also worked together at the Alibi many years ago. And it was Henningsen who came to me, when I had decided writing about food was not my forte, and told me (I am paraphrasing), “You know New Mexico better than any of us. Why don’t you start writing about that?” So, here I am. I am grateful to you, Mr. Henningsen. Many of us are.

Lucky Dad! Father’s Day is just around the corner. I smiled when I ran into my buddy George Brugnone, who filled me in on something cool happening at Nob Hill’s Toad Road. On Friday the 13th, trust your luck and pop in to check out this fun “grooming event.”

Browse through a trunk show of lifestyle accessories featuring Company of Relics, Chicago-based company Dibi Ties (I love me the “Peacock’s Trip” design) and Solo Noir: 2-in-1 All Natural Skin Care for Men. Mix all of this with straight-razor shaves by Joshua Gonzales (The Source Barber Shop), plus cuts and trims by special guest Leroy Archuleta. Go by, pop open a beer and have a man’s day of lavishing. I love this stuff! It runs from 4-7p, 3503 Central NE, 505.255.4212.

Code Talkers Day Every Aug. 14, Mom takes her big New Mexico flag and hangs it outside her house in honor of National Navajo Code Talkers Day. There were 29 Navajo Americans who developed a code that helped allied forces win World War II, and a few years back a Code Talker headquarters, of sorts, was established near Albuquerque’s Old Town plaza. It’s been more like a museum and shop where you could find books and memorabilia, and very often meet Chester Nez who was the last remaining survivor of the original group. I say “was,” as Mr. Nez passed away on June 4. I saw him last fall, when I went to peruse some of the books. And I am now kicking myself that I did not get him to sign one. What a cool legacy he left his family and friends. His presence will be missed in this town, by many. You know I will be waving my New Mexico flag from my front porch this Aug. 14.

Albuquerque native and local history buff Steven J. Westman writes about the people, events and organizations of his favorite city. To contact him, email steven@local-iQ.com.

LOCAL iQ RECENTLY CELEBRATED ITS 8 YEAR ANNIVERSARY at Ibiza in Hotel Andaluz. A wonderful time was had by all while enjoying delicious tastes provided by MÁS Tapas y Vino, music by DJ Flo Fader and Mah Jong card readings by Patricia. A special thanks to Photobooth Rentals of New Mexico for documenting our special night! And thanks again to all of our readers, staff, advertisers, family and friends. We couldn’t have done it without you!

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IN MEMORIAM

Memorial celebrates the life of local music icon BY KEVIN HOPPER is love affair with music was lifelong. On the professional side, Michael Henningsen had been the Senior Editor/Music Critic at the Weekly Alibi, Co-founder of Local iQ and Expo New Mexico’s Media & Communications Director. However, his heart and soul was purely musical. So it is fitting that “Henny,” as most of friends and colleagues referred to him, would forego a traditional memorial ceremony in favor of a music festival (of sorts). The friends and family of Henningsen, along with many of his fellow bandmates and scenesters have combined Henningsen forces to put on Hennyfest, a three-hour celebration of his all too brief life to be held on Thu., Jun. 19 at Expo New Mexico’s Pavilion stage from 6-9p. The event will feature performances by Carl Petersen & members of Ant Farmers, Kimo,

Sam Obenshain, The Replicators, Chris Dracup, Blake Harper, HennyBlack Maria and fest Young Edward, just a A CELEBRATION scant few of the local OF THE LIFE musicians whose lives OF MICHAEL he touched over the HENNINGSEN, past two decades of 1967-2014 being involved in the Thu., Jun. 19, local music scene. 6-9p Stories will surely be Expo New shared of Henny’s Mexico, Pavilion wicked sense of humor, Stage generous heart and 300 San Pedro NE, his uncanny ability to 505.222.9700 choose just the right exponm.com words when describing the music of others. There is a line in a Beach Boys song that reads, “I can hear music/ sweet sweet music.” It was one of Henny’s favorite songs and perfectly describes the thoughts that all too often drifted through his mind. Food and coffee trucks will be on hand at the event. Memorial T-shirts and rock posters will be on sale to benefit the Michael Henningsen Scholarship Fund. Donations to the fund can be mailed to his wife, Danette Townsend, at PO Box 633, Cedar Crest, New Mexico, 87008. MEMORIAL

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DRINK

Albuquerque bartender Kate Gerwin recently brought home the Bols Around the World 2014 trophy for “World’s Best Bartender,” out of a competitive field of 3,000 professional bartenders. The final round of the competition was held in The Netherlands — home of spirit company Bols, est. 1575 — where Gerwin won first place with her drink “Brown Chicken, Brown Cacao.”

Top shelf win Albuquerque’s Kate Gerwin isn’t just a great bartender; she is, according to an expert panel of judges, the best in the entire world BY KEVIN HOPPER

ver the past half year, 3,000 bartenders from 76 countries competed to be named the best in the world. That’s a lot of bartenders, even more cocktails and a handful of very happy judges. So imagine the shockwaves that Albuquerque master bartender Kate Gerwin felt when, at the final round, held May 20 in PROFILE Amsterdam, she was announced the winner Kate Gerwin of the Bols Around the BOLS AROUND World 2014 Bartending THE WORLD 2014 Championship. BARTENDING CHAMPION It’s true — the ultratalented, ultra-creative Gerwin, who many might know from her contributions to Local iQ’s “Stir It Up” column or as former co-owner of Corrales restaurant Casa Vieja, can now be Bismarck, N.D. Not, however, before she got referred to as the “World’s Best Bartender.” some new ink in the form of an old Sailor I thought it would be nice to interview and Jerry design that reads, “Sailor’s Grave,” congratulate Gerwin in person, as she made done by Daniel F. Ward from Stay Gold me her winning cocktail, which she calls the Tattoo. “They drug out the announcement “Brown Chicken, Brown Cacao.” It is made for so long, they killed me,” Gerwin said of with Bols Cacao Brown, Bols Natural Yoghurt the Bols competition, with the hum of the (“I know it sounds really weird, but it’s really, tattoo needle in the background. “I really really good,” Gerwin said), spiced almond didn’t think I had it. I thought the guy from milk and walnut bitters. But that wish was Hong Kong had it because he is so talented. not to be. Only three afternoons after she We’ve talked online for four years now, but arrived home, Gerwin was already heading this was the first time we actually met. It was out of town again to her gig as general down to me and him, and I thought, ‘He manager at a pair of bars — Luft Rooftop pretty much has it.’ It was super crazy when Beer Garden and Humpback Sally’s — in I heard my name.”

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For her win, Gerwin not only received the “Best in the World” title, but the admiration of her extremely talented peers. Gerwin said bartenders share a professional kinship and bond not often found in other industries. Of the 18 finalists who competed against her, Gerwin calls all of them friends for life and related that they helped each other during the entire competition. Needless to say, she’ll get VIP treatment at pretty much any bar she walks into for the rest of her life. “We were in Amsterdam for a week and all staying in the same hotel,” Gerwin said of her opponents, “so I got really close with them. We would borrow each other’s tools and help each other find ingredients.” Ed. note: To get an idea of how close the camaraderie is, visit Gerwin’s Facebook page to see a photo of all eight finalists sharing a bubble bath. Gerwin also gets to pick four cities anywhere in the world for a 10-day, around-the-globe guest bartending tour. She said she nailed down two already — Dubai and Tokyo — but was still undecided on the others. “I’ve got a list that I’m trying to whittle down,” Gerwin noted. As for her next move, Gerwin said she will continue to straddle living in Albuquerque and Bismarck, opening a third bar, a speakeasy to be named Soul Repair, in Bismarck, but her real goal is to someday return to Albuquerque full time and open “a proper drinking establishment” where she can showcase her talents and vision for the place she calls home. “(Soul Repair) is almost identical to the concept I would want to do here in Albuquerque,” Gerwin said. Local cocktail enthusiasts will certainly be knocking down her door, but this writer dibs first pour.

Brown Chicken, Brown Cacao By Kate Gerwin I am working in Bismarck, N.D., right now. I love the classics and I discovered a classic cocktail was invented in Bismarck in 1950 called a Smith & Curran, at a bar just a block away from my bar. I have added my own twist to this easy-to-make, versatile and pleasing cocktail that was originally designed as a hangover cure. I really wanted to show classics don’t have to be overdone. Sometimes they are really boozy and strong. You can have a classic cocktail and introduce markets to some really great drinks and change people’s minds about the products they are drinking.

Ingredients: 2 oz. Bols Cacao Brown 1.5 oz. Bols Natural Yoghurt .5 oz. almond milk .5 tsp. cardamom seeds 1 cinnamon stick 2 star anise pods 2 dashes black walnut bitters nutmeg Garnish/serving method: Small milk jug glass Candy-striped straw Bols Cacao White Foam Grated nutmeg Method: In an ISI container rapidly infuse cacao and yoghurt with cardamom, cinnamon and star anise. Then strain and combine with remaining ingredients in a perlini. Shake and carbonate. Strain into a milk jug glass, and garnish with a straw and grated nutmeg/spices.

FOOD

Chile as beer ingredient is put to a taste test

o far I haven’t found a chile-flavored coffee, but there are certainly a growing number of chile-flavored beers, vodkas and tequilas. I decided to taste-test six bottled chile beers to see if they were just heated-up lagers or whether or not some of them had respectability. I bought the six beers at Total Wine & More, which seems to have one of the largest selection of beers in the city. They were Cave Creek Chili Beer, one of the earliest, now made by Cerveceria Mexicana — so I think this particular beer is simply Tecate with a whole serrano chile added. Two beers came from Twisted Pine Brewing in Boulder: Billy’s Chilies Beer, with five different chiles, and Ghost Face Killah, with the tag line “the hottest beer this side of Hell.” From Moriarty, N.M., came Rio Grande Pancho Verde Chile Cerveza, and in a very large bottle with an imprinted label was Rogue Chipotle Ale from Rogue Ales of Newport, Ore. Also in a large bottle was Alaskan Jalapeño Ale from Alaskan Brewing Company. I recruited my friend and beer connoisseur Ethan Diness to help me taste and rate the beers, and we used a judging sheet from the Homebrewers Association that included points for aroma, appearance, flavor, mouthfeel and heat level, with the latter replacing overall impression. With Diness’ and my combined scores, there were 100 total points, and the results were as follows:

Rogue Chipotle Ale: 75/100 Cave Creek Chili Beer: 63/100 Ghost Face Killah: 60/100 Alaska Jalapeño IPA: 60/100 Billy’s Chilies Beer: 48/100 Rio Grande Pancho Verde Chile Cerveza: 31/100 Diness’ and my scores were comparable, usually with only a two- or three-point difference, and overall, the beers were better than we expected. For those of you rooting for the home team, unfortunately there’s not much to shout about with Rio Grande’s Chile Cerveza — they brew

some good beers in Moriarty, but the chile beer was virtually tasteless, with a heat level that’s barely discernable. Billy’s Chilies Beer tasted like a highly carbonated cider, and the Alaskan Jalapeño IPA was mildly hopped but had very little chile heat. Ghost Face Killah was the hottest of the bunch, but the chile heat dominated the hops and malt way too much. I was surprised by the Cave Creek Chili Beer. When Ed Chileen (his real name!) owned the company, the serrano chile did not improve the brew itself, which at best was mediocre. I tasted it both here when they exhibited at the Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show many years ago, and also in their cantina in Cave Creek, Ariz., and did not like it. In a strange twist, now that the beer is made by Tecate it’s actually better! The serrano chile really improved the Tecate-like flavor, which to my taste is a poor excuse for a beer. Now, at least, it’s tolerable. The Rogue Chipotle Ale was clearly the best brew we tasted. Diness gave it 37 out of 50 points, and I gave it a 38. It is actually a chile beer you can sip and enjoy as an ale rather than as some weird mutant served to enliven a party. Diness liked its “smoky and full” aroma and flavor, and called the heat level “appropriate.” It certainly fits in with the fiery foods and barbecue crowd, both with heat and smoke. In conclusion, I enjoyed the chile beers more than I expected, but now I’m determined to find a good New Mexican chile beer. We can’t let states like Colorado and Oregon beat us in the chile category no matter what the product. Any suggestions out there? Chile pepper expert Dave DeWitt is the author of 50 books, many on chile peppers and spicy foods. He is also the founding producer of the National Fiery Foods & Barbecue show.

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DRINK

Who believes in global warming anyway?

Fancy, Fruity Icy Cold Cherry Limeade (Not For Kids ... Unless That Kid Is Me)

ack in the day when I was a wee little innocent young lad, I had a neighbor who would ask of me on summer days when the heat vapors rose up from the concrete sidewalks like wafer-thin sheets of cellophane, “Is it hot enough for you today?” “No sir,” I’d say, “it’s really not hot enough for me today. That’s why I’m building a coal-fired electrical plant in my backyard. I hope to do whatever I personally can to raise the average summertime temperature a degree or two in my lifetime. Perhaps then, it may be hot enough for me.” “Hhhhmmph. You kids today with all your new-fangled wise-assing,” my neighbor would say. “Back in my day I’d be tanned raw for the kind of sassing y’all are always saying. WelI, I was going to invite you over for an icy cold beverage, but as it’s not hot enough for you today, I’ll just mosey on home, do what the song says and drink alone. Toodle doo.” Being the wee little innocent young lad that I was, I’d feel bad for giving my neighbor so much atitude. Intending to apologize, I’d walk over to his house, climb the stairs of his porch and just about rap on the door when I would spy him through his open kitchen window. I’d see him concocting a fancy, fruity, icy cold beverage and forget about my intended apology. I’d secretly watch him mash up cherries, slice and squeeze limes, add clear liquids from bottles imprinted with skulls and crossbones. I’d sneak a peek as he added crushed ice to his concoction. Thinking pointytailed thoughts I’d wheel and with silent, stealthy bounds ring his front doorbell and listen for his footsteps. As soon as I’d hear those footsteps near the front door, I’d charge like a greased pig through the open kitchen window and abscond with a just-made fancy, fruity, icy cold beverage packed with sweet, sweet red cherries and plenty of tart, tart lime. Ah, those were the days. Below is the recipe I believe my neighbor used to make his fancy, fruity, icy cold beverage I later claimed as my own and titled “Fancy, Fruity Icy Cold Cherry Limeade (Not For Kids ... Unless That Kid Is Me).”

Randy Kolesky can be spotted around town most mornings, breakfast liquor drink in hand. Or you can find him tending bar at Artichoke Cafe.

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Ingredients: 2 oz. premium Vodka 1 oz. Simple syrup 1 oz. Lime juice, fresh squeezed 12 Cherries, pitted and destemmed 7 thinly sliced Lime wheels 4 oz. Dry sparkling wine Crushed ice Method: In the bottom of a mixing glass, muddle 10 pitted and de-stemmed cherries. Add your favorite quality vodka, simple syrup and fresh-squeezed lime juice. Fill the glass with standard ice cubes and shake vigorously. Double strain the mixture into a large, fancy wine glass. Add sparkling wine. Now begin packing the glass with the crushed ice, layering in six of the lime slices until the crushed ice and the liquid are at the same level. Garnish with two cherries and lime wheel. If the doorbell rings, ignore it. PHOTO BY KEVIN HOPPER

RELATIONSHIPS

Long romance built on base of flaws “Let our scars fall in love.” — GALWAY KINNELL

e all bring emotional baggage to a relationship. Yet, there are so many ways we catalog the flaws of others: He’s too short. She’s too tall. Too fat. Too thin. Not smart enough. Too smart. Or you become judgmental about how much your date eats or drinks or how they interact with other people. These perceived flaws get in the way of making a deep and meaningful connection. It’s like the three bears’ approach to dating, looking for that partner who is “just right” — one who looks just like me. I finally realized that the perfect partner doesn’t exist. There’s no “right” person who has everything on my perfect partner checklist. Instead it’s better to seek out a partner who understands and maybe shares my failings; someone who would complement my worst characteristics. To find my soul mate, I first needed to be able to look inside, examine my character defects, and either change and/or embrace them. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve stopped trying so hard. I have started to relax, be myself and invite men to accept me for who I am, flaws and all. I can be awkward. I can be arrogant. I can be demanding. I can be a real know-it-all. I have any number of character defects. But by taking my own inventory and laying my faults on the table for him to see, I can invite someone to accept me for me. After many years of self-examination and soul-searching, I understand that I am the only constant in any relationship. When I find a partner willing to love me for my flaws as well as my good points, I’ll know I have found the right partner. With that said, we still have to take full responsibility for our lives, and that includes tending to our own impossible expectations. This truth motivated me to build a foundation of tolerance and even celebration of myself and other’s faults, foibles and humanness. To claim your foundation of tolerance, follow these five steps.

1 Practice complete acceptance Our imperfections and our differences are what set us apart and make us unique. Learning to embrace yourself and shut

out the need to “people please” or be what everyone else might want us to be is hard, and it’s not something that can be an overnight change. But learning to accept all of the parts of yourself, including those you may not like, is not only the greatest gift you can give to yourself, but it’s also the greatest gift you can give to your partner. Changing the way we perceive ourselves will change the way we perceive others.

2 Have compassion What matters more than anything is not what the other person is doing, but what we are doing. So practice sending the other person love no matter what. Look at the situation from their standpoint, and release the tight grip that you may have on your own point of view.

3 Pay attention to the thoughts you have throughout the day Are they critical, judgmental and negative toward yourself and others? If so, stop when you become aware, accept and allow the thought to be, send love to yourself and to the other person and move on.

4 We create our reality through our thoughts For example, I felt like I was a victim for so many years. The only thing that that did for me was create situations where I became the so-called victim, since that was what I had in my thoughtprocesses and, therefore, in my energy field.

5 Surround yourself with love Do what you can to move away from people, places and things that drain you of your energy. Surround yourself as much as possible with those who are loving, supportive and accepting. The more that you begin to honor yourself and do what you feel is for your highest good, the more love that you bring into your world.

Ana Loiselle is a licensed relationship coach, speaker and author. For readers who are seeking relationship advice from Ana, contact her through her website, nmrelationshipcenter.com or call 505.872.8743

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the

hour Newly established “Local iQ Street Team” deploys across Albuquerque and Santa Fe to ferret out the best food and drink deals around. Time to get happy.

INTRODUCTION BY

Mike English

PHOTOGRAPHY BY

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

NOWLEDGE IS POWER, AS THE OLD SAYING GOES, and we all find ourselves

living in an age when knowledge (and a lot of other stuff) is shared freely on social networks like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Whatever your feelings about these new-fangled forums, you have to admit there’s something, well, powerful about the ability to share knowledge so freely. What does this have to do with happy hour? Well, Local iQ is fortunate to have a built-in, engaged readership that collectively is pretty darn savvy about what’s going on in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and destinations further afield. Which got us thinking ... what if we put that collective knowledge to work, and then delivered it right back to you, the readers? With this in mind, welcome to the first mission of the Local iQ Street Team — to find some of the best happy hour food and drink deals in the Duke City. Here’s what our crack team of happy hour detectives came up with. It’s not an exhaustive list by any means, but it’s sure to contain some ideas you never would have thought of on your own. Enjoy.

2100 Louisiana NE, 505.881.3400

Happy hour: 4-7p, 9-11p, daily macaronigrill.com

Garduños at Hotel Albuquerque 800 Rio Grande NW, 505.222.8766 hotelabq.com/diningnightlife

Garduños at Hotel Albuquerque offers free snacks from 4-6p daily along with specials on house margaritas and beers.

Launchpad TEAM MEMBER:

Miranda Evjen Artichoke Cafe 424 Central SE, 505.243.0200 artichokecafe.com

Happy hour: 3-6p, Mon.-Fri.

Kellys Brew Pub

Artichoke Cafe offers 25 percent off drinks and a special happy hour menu during its weekday late afternoon/evening happy hour.

Zinc Cellar Bar

Wes Naman & Kevin Hopper

Kellys Brew Pub 3222 Central SE, 505.262.2739 kellysbrewpub.com

Tuesdays at Kellys in Nob Hill is $10 bottle of wine night. That’s ALL bottles, and you can take what you don’t finish home! On “Winey Wednesdays” all bottles are half off, and the same is true for margaritas on Mondays, when all regular and strawberry margaritas are half price.

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618 Central SW, 505.764.8887

Happy hour: 5-8p, Mon.-Fri. facebook.com/ launchpadhappyhour

Surprisingly enough, Launchpad has an awesome happy hour. I think the last time I went there for happy hour I left with a $10 tab. You just have to be OK with well drinks and cheap beer.

During the restaurant’s happy hour you can get a full water glass of its house Chianti for $2.75, and the Chianti is actually pretty tasty. They also do $5 flatbreads, so technically you get a generous personal-sized pizza and a GIANT glass of wine for $7.75 (served in the bar area only).

Happy Mondays My friend and I have a standing Monday night happy hour date, and it’s surprising how few local places are open Mondays. Also she’s a vegetarian, so we often have a difficult time finding options she and I can both have. And let’s face it, everybody needs a drink after most Mondays. So these are the places we usually go:

Zinc Cellar Bar 3009 Central NE, 505.254.9462

Happy hour: 5-7p daily zincabq.com

Great house wines for $5 a glass and one of my favorite spinach and artichoke dip appetizers around until 7p. Veggie friendly.

Gecko’s 3500 Central SE, 505.262,1848 5801 Academy NE, 505.821.8291 geckosbar.com

They feature food and drink specials every day. Our favorites are the house wines for $4. Veggie friendly.

Scalo 3500 Central SE, 505.255.8781

Happy hour: 4-7p, Mon.-Fri. scalonobhill.com

It’s $4 per drink — house wines, drafts and well drinks. Yummy appetizers are served for $5 a plate (though in small portions). Somewhat veggie friendly.

TEAM MEMBER:

Lindsay Gillenwater Zacatecas 3423 Central NE, 505.255.8226

Happy hour: 4-6p, Tue.-Fri. Oyster happy hour: 4-6p daily zacatecastacos.com

Zacatecas is now serving oysters for $1 apiece during a two-hour stretch every evening.

Slice Parlor

Zacatecas

Slice Parlor TEAM MEMBER:

Nicole Gallegos

TEAM MEMBER:

Shavone Otero Seasons Rotisserie & Grill

Nob Hill Bar and Grill

2031 Mountain NW, 505.766.5100

Happy hours: 4-6:30p, 9-10p, Mon.-Fri.

3128 Central SE, 505.266.4455

Happy hours: 4-7p, Tue.-Sat., 9-11p, Tue.-Thu.

seasons.abq

For happy hour I enjoy neighborhood bars in biking (or stumbling) distance from home, especially on warm, carefree summer nights. As an Albuquerque Old Town dweller, I like to skiddy on up to Seasons Rotisserie and Grill to enjoy the cool balcony breeze for happy hour from 4-6:30p and a beloved late-night happy hour from 9-10p, in case you missed the first round. I can’t resist the $5 Paloma Plata (Sauza silver tequila, Squirt soda, fresh lime, salted rim) and $6 Crispy Shrimp (orange-chile lime dipping sauce). After you’ve enjoyed your fill of happy hour, it’s always nice to mosey down to Tiguex Park to catch the unbeatable watermelon sunset or gaze up at the stars with tequila-twinkled eyes.

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Seasons

While Nob Hill Bar and Grill unfortunately has done away with food specials during happy hour, it still serves great drink specials. It’s $1 off all draft beer, $3 for well drinks, $5 for a glass of house wine and half off “you call it” topshelf liquor drinks. Most of the top-shelf drinks are usually $10, so take advantage of top-shelf drinks for $5. I recently had an Absolut Hibiskus Vodka, with hibiscus-

infused tea, sweet and sour and a little Midori. All I can say is it was excellent and it was under $5. Nob Hill Bar and Grill also has the “Tap-n-Ty Show” on Thursday nights. Tap is an awesome mixologist who works the bar. He will take suggestions or come up with his own renditions. Ty is his barback/bartender in training.

3410 Central SE, 505.232.2808 sliceparlor.com

Slice Parlor has changed its daily deals in recent months, so here’s what’s current at Slice: • Marble Mondays: all Marble Brewery pints $3 all day • Tuesdays: $1 cheese pizza slices, 2-4p • Wednesdays, all pints $3 all day • Marble Thursdays: all Marble Brewery pints $3 all day

Fan Tang 3523 Central NE, 505.266.3566

Happy hours: 3-6p, Mon.-Sat., 8-9p, Mon.Thu., 8-10p, Fri.-Sat. fan-tang.com

Nob Hill Bar & Grill

Fan Tang also has great happy hours. The specials include $2 spring rolls, $4 pot stickers and boneless wings; $12 bottles of select wine; $3 pints of draft beer, $2.50 bottled beer; and $5 sake bombs.

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Eight ways to get happy in the City Different BY HANNAH REITER

lbuquerque may have a hand (or two) up on Santa Fe’s beer scene but margaritas abound in the city different happy hour-scape. Each watering hole boasts “The Best Margarita in Town,” which is great because that leaves it up to you, thirsty reader, to leave work early and

decide for yourself which maragrita is truly at the top of your personal shelf. If tequila isn’t your drink of choice, never fear; Santa Fe has a happy hour repertoire as eclectic as its population. The spirits run too deep to list every happy hour deal here so think of the following as merely a sampling of the best the capitol city has to offer.

Dr. Field Goods 2860 Cerrillos, Suite A, 505.471.0043 drfieldgoods.com

Albuquerque foodies should be familiar with chef and owner Josh Gerwin, formerly of Casa Vieja in Corrales and Desert Fish in the Duke City. His latest success, Dr. Field Goods, is worth the trip any time of day but especially 3-5p, when everything on his menu is 20 percent off, including the 15 beers on tap. Dr. Field Goods rotates its taps regularly, but right now the selection includes Stone IPA, La Cumbre’s Project Dank, Odell’s Lugene Chocolate Milk Stout and Bosque Brewery’s Scotch Ale.

Zia Diner 326 S. Guadalupe, 505.988.7008 ziadiner.com

For happy hour, Zia Diner offers a selection of $3 appetizers, including nachos, coconut shrimp and a personal favorite, green chile mac & cheese. You’ll also find $4 margaritas, $4 wine, $2.50 domestic beers and $2 draft PBR from 3-6p and 8:30-9:30p.

Il Piatto 95 W Marcy, 505.984.1091 ilpiattosantafe.com

With accolades from magazines and critics all over the country, plus a local following that has kept this Italian farmhouse kitchen open and thriving since 1996, Il Piatto is a “must-eat” in The City Different. The restaurant offers half-off appetizers and selected wines during its afternoon and late-night happy hours from 4:30-6p and 9-10:30p.

Second Street Brewery 1814 2nd, 505.982.3030 1607 Paseo de Peralta #10, 505.989.3278 secondstreetbrewery.com

Second Street Brewery offers dollar-off pints from

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PHOTO BY HANNAH REITER

In terms of invention, the bartenders at Santa Fe’s Tanti Luce 221 are like kids in a candy store. Cocktail names like “Cran Balls of Fire” and “Salad in a Glass” let patrons know they are in for a happy hour experience that is more irreverent than merely happy. But in Santa Fe, margaritas are king, and Tanti Luce 221’s signature “margie” is a thing of glory.

4:30-6p, with daily beer specials like $10.50 pitchers on Wednesdays.

Santa Fe Brewing Co. 7 Caliente Road, Eldorado, 505.466.6938 35 Fire Place, Santa Fe, 505.424.3333 santafebrewing.com

The Eldorado location of this New Mexico beerscene staple offers $2 Tuesdays and a daily happy hour from 3-6p with $3 pints, while the brewery location’s $2 pint night is Wednesdays and its happy hour window is 4-6p.

Tanti Luce 221 221 Shelby, 505.988.2355 tantiluce221.com

Tanti Luce 221 is selfdescribed as “Santa Fe’s most irreverent fine-dining experience,” and we have to agree. The food is classic yet playful and always delicious, but pretension is nowhere on the menu. Cocktail offerings are whimsical and presentation impeccable. Happy hour is from 4-7p and includes

$7 cocktails like the “Cran Balls of Fire” and “Salad in a glass.” The 221 Margarita is spicy but balanced and oh so refreshing — perfect to enjoy on the massive, hidden outdoor patio. Also open Fri.-Sat. is Deck 221, the new rooftop bar.

Agave Lounge INSIDE ELDORADO HOTEL 309 W. San Francisco, 505.995.4530 eldoradohotel.com/agave_ lounge_bar

The swanky Agave Lounge is the perfect cozy spot to grab an after-work cocktail with a date or friends. They offer $5 well drinks, $5 margaritas and selections from their wine list for $5 per glass, plus food specials from their bar menu from 4-7p.

Duel Brewery 1228 Parkway, 505.474.5301 duelbrewing.com

The newest addition to the Santa Fe brewery scene offers most of its Belgian beers at a reduced $3 rate from 4-6p.

PHOTO BY JEFF CAVEN

One of Albuquerque’s hidden secrets comes in the form of a sprawling patio tucked into the courtyard of Hotel Albuquerque. Add the famous Garduños updated menu — can you say street taco? — and your afternoon plans this summer just got booked.

Five of Albuquerque’s newest, nicest patios

BY MIKE ENGLISH

t’s summertime. Beer, wine and cocktails are meant to be swigged while a breeze blows through your hair and birds chirp in the trees. Sure, you can do this indoors with a powerful fan and a parakeet in a cage, but that’s not what I’m getting at. It’s time to drink outdoors, people. Luckily, Albuquerque is home to a multitude of top-notch outdoor patios where New Mexico law graciously allows for the consumption of alcoholic beverages. You know about many of them, so in this happy hour issue of Local iQ we’d like to throw five new options at you. See you on the patio and please, drink responsibly.

1. Hotel Albuquerque 800 Rio Grande NW, 505.843.6300 hotelabq.com

If you haven’t seen the remodeled patio at Hotel Albuquerque, which is part of the city’s newest Garduños restaurant location, then you’re missing one of the top patios in town. From the herringbone brick patio to the lush plantings and tasteful decor, boutique hotel chain company Heritage Hotels & Resorts knows how to create a beautiful space. The Garduños tequila selection is none too shabby, either.

2. The Stumbling Steer 3700 Ellison NW, 505.792.7805 thestumblingsteer.com

This is another reincarnated and improved version of a patio that existed before (i.e. Quarters). For views of the Sandia Mountains, few spots in town can rival this outdoor hangout. The draft beer lineup (Lagunitas!) and mixed drinks are well above the norm.

3. Heimat House and Beer Garden 6910 Montgomery NE, 505.814.0014 heimathouse.com (coming soon)

I dropped out of my college German class after two weeks, but apparently the word heimat means “home,” so consider this new patio locale your “home house.” There

will be 20 beers on tap, along with pretzels, schnitzels and German meaty dishes. Style point: It’s not a patio, per se; it’s an outdoor beer garden. Heimat House opens June 20.

4. Tractor Brewing Company Wells Park 1800 4th NW, 505.243.6752 getplowed.com

Tractor’s Nob Hill location was a neighborhood destination the minute the owners opened the doors. It might take a little longer for awareness of the Wells Park tap room, located on 4th Street near Interstate 40, to saturate the mind of every Albuquerque brew lover. But the covered and shaded outdoor tables offer patiophiles another fresh and inviting beer-quaffing option.

5. Marble Brewery Downtown 111 Marble NW, 505.243.2739 marblebrewery.com

If you like beer and you live in the Duke City, odds are that you’ve tipped a pint or two on the patio at Marble. So how come it’s on the “new patio” list? Trust me, you need to check it out. The rough asphalt has been replaced by classy red pavers, and the entire space now catches shade from elevated fabric structures. Rock-solid beer. All-fancy patio.

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Happy hour sans your best friend? Not so happy BY MIKE ENGLISH

t’s the conundrum of every beer-, wine- and cocktailloving dog parent. If you enjoy spending stretches of time socializing with friends at restaurants, bars and breweries, and you also love hanging out with your bestie canine, what do you do? Albuquerque is home to a surprising number of dog-friendly watering holes, with welcoming patios and in some instances even open-door policies that allow your pooch inside. The following is a partial listing of the most popular doggie destinations. So put your friend on a leash and take him or her with you.

Tractor Brewing Gecko’s Nob Hill Nob Hill

O’Niell’s Nob Hill

118 Tulane SE, 505.433.5654

4310 Central SE, 505.255.6782

3500 Central SE, 505.262.1848

Tractor Brewing Gecko’s Wells Park Northeast 1800 4th NW, Heights 505.243.6752 getplowed.com

Dogs are allowed on a leash, indoors and out. They’re so welcome, in fact, that Tractor has been known to host classes for pooches, including sessions on canine pub etiquette.

Marble Brewery 111 Marble NW, 505.243.2739 marblebrewery.com

Leashed dogs are welcome on the patio, and your server might even throw you a dog bone treat.

Scalo Il Bar 3500 Central SE, 505.255.8781 scalonobhill.com

Scalo is happy to host pups on the bar patio. Servers will bring your dog water and love.

5801 Academy NE, 505.821.8291 geckosbar.com

Gecko’s servers have been known to slip a piece of bacon to visiting dogs. Dogs love Gecko’s.

La Cumbre Brewing 3313 Girard NE, 505.872.0225 lacumbrebrewing.com

La Cumbre is one of those breweries where, from the moment the doors opened, dogs were invited inside.

O’Niell’s NE Heights 3301 Juan Tabo NE, 505.293.1122 oniells.com

The shaded patio is a haven for inseparable human/canine duos.

Kellys Brew Pub 3222 Central SE, 505.262.2739 kellysbrewpub.com

One of Albuquerque’s original dog-friendly patios. If your pup likes french fries, a stray fry or two has been known to drop from the tables.

Anodyne

Blackbird Buvette

409 Central NW, 505.244.1820 theanodyne.com

509 Central NW, 505.243.0878 blackbirdbuvette.com

You can play a game of pool with your pooch at your side, just like you would at home if you owned a pool table.

You can walk your dog right on through the bar area to the enclosed patio in back.

Sister Bar 407 Central NW, 505.242.4900 sisterthebar.com

Just as friendly for dogs as Anodyne upstairs, with the added bonus of front patio couches.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HOPPER

Local iQ’s official mascots — Dylan (foreground) and the more camera-shy Annie (background left) — are always excited to be companions during all too frequent afternoon staff meetings.

Nob Hill Bar and Grill 3128 Central SE, 505.266.4455 upscalejoint.com

Most people don’t realize that the patio at this upscale joint is uber dog friendly.

ABQ Brewpub

Holy Cow

6601 Uptown NE, 505.884.1116 abqbrewpub.com

700 Central SE, 505.242.2991 holycownm.com

The patio is a comfortable place to grab a bite and a pint with your pooch at your feet.

This bustling burger joint features a nice lineup of frosty draft beers and a patio that welcomes your dog friend with open arms.

The Grove 600 Central SE, 505.248.9800 thegrovecafemarket. com

It serves beer and wine, and welcomes dogs on the patio.

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TEAM MEMBER:

Andrea Feucht Savoy Wine Bar & Grill 10601 Montgomery NE, 505.294.9463

Happy hours: 3-6p, 9-10p, daily savoyabq.com

I just did the patio for happy hour at Savoy: $5 house margaritas, sangria, mojitos; $3.50 draft beers, $5 calamari, $6 angus burger. Nice environment.

Blackbird Buvette TEAM MEMBER:

Kevin Gick ArtBar by Catalyst Club 119 Gold SW, 505.200.0029

Happy hour: 4-7p daily, all day Monday facebook.com/artbarbycatalystclub

Happy hour at this Downtown spot includes $1 off both drafts and well drinks. It has Tommyknocker Brown on tap — super delish.

Savoy

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Blackbird Buvette 509 Central NW, 505.243.0878

Happy hour: 3-8p, Mon.Fri. blackbirdbuvette.com

The Blackbird happy hour includes $3 local brews - I’m a fan of the Santa Fe Nut Brown and $3.75 well drinks.

Bhava Yoga 520-A Central SE, 505.842.1080 bhavayogastudio.com

For something a little different, Bhava Yoga has a non-alcoholic yoga happy hour on Fridays from 5:30-6:30p that you pay for on a sliding scale of $6-$10.

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full swing, this handy Happy Hour Guide will keep you and your friends from getting too parched.

Loaded Potato Skins

Two kinds of cheese. green chile, bacon, green onion, tomatoes and sour cream with Ranch dressing. $6.99

Huevos Rancheros

Two eggs, corn tortillas, refried beans, hash browns, choice of red or green chile. $4.99

BBQ Pork Sandwich

Slow smoked pulled pork tossed with a tangy barbecue sauce. Served with fries. $5.99

DRINK The Dreamcicle Cake-flavored vodka, Sierra Mist & orange juice. Served with a slice of orange. $5.50

Fruit Scream

Whipped cream vodka, pineapple juice and cherry syrup.

Enjoy the Best Happy Hour in Taos while sitting on our patio overlooking the Historic Taos Plaza.

HAPPY HOURS Mon.-Fri., 3-5:30 & 9-10pm FOOD Classic Buffalo Hot Wings

Served with ranch dressing, celery & carrot sticks. $6

Chips & Queso

Fried corn chips, green chile queso, crispy fried rock shrimp. Served with chipotle aioli. $5

$5.50

Watermelon Gin Fizz

Plymouth gin, watermelon pucker, splash of club soda and lemon juice. $5.50

BBQ Pork Sliders

Served with cider slaw. $5

DRINK Gorge-arita

Served frozen or on the rocks, salt rim. $4

20 oz. Taos Mesa Brewery Drafts IPA or Red Ale $4

Housemade Sangria

Orange garnish, red or white wine. $4

Well Drinks $3

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MÁS is a full service restaurant and tapas bar. With the bold flavors of Spanish cooking, MÁS offers traditional Spanish cuisine with locally sourced foods and high quality imported ingredients.

Classic Happy Hour is revived at Downtown Hyatt’s “Head-Quarters.” The social destination of choice for hand crafted cocktails, local microbrews, wines by the glass and top-notch appetizers.

HAPPY HOURS

Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm

Wed.-Sat. 4-6:30pm

FOOD Jamon Serrano

Spanish mountain cured ham $5

Manchego Cheese & Membrillo $5

Little Piggies

Braised pork shoulder sliders w/ pineapple red cabbage slaw $5

Grilled Artichoke Spanish goat cheese, orange zest & mint $6

Smoked Salmon Nachos With mint aioli & pickled red onions on crispy wontons $6

Grilled NM Flatiron Steak With smoky sea salt caramel sauce $7

DRINK Conrad Collins

Hendricks Gin, St. Germain, Grapefruit, Lime and Cucumber $6

Zsa Zsa Cosmo

Tito’s Vodka, St. Germain, Grapefruit and Lime $6

Bombay Sapphire, Fresh Lemon Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Ginger Beer $5

Mexican Mojito Espolón Tequila, Fresh Lime & Mint, Agave Nectar, Ginger Ale $5

Stoli Refresher

Stoli, St. Germaine, Blackberries, Simple Syrup, Splash of Sour and Sprite $5

Pom Q Martini

Effen Cucumber Vodka, Pomegranate Liqueur, Sweet & Sour, Sprite $6

FOOD Pizza

Brioche, roasted tomato, mozzarella, capicola $5

Quesadilla

Flour tortilla, green chile, cream cheese, avocado, pico de gallo $5

Spicy Chicken Bites Housemade buffalo sauce, blue cheese dipping sauce $7

Calamari Fries

Sweet chile glaze, smoked paprika aioli $7

DRINK Espolon Reposado ‘Margarita’

Pueblo Harvest

Our Native-fusion cuisine is inspired by the traditions and ingredients cultivated by Pueblo ancestors. Our café has been a favorite dining place for surrounding area locals, as well as visitors.

HAPPY HOURS Thu.-Sat. 4-5pm

Drink Specials Each Night All You Can Eat Horno-baked Pizza

Bauchant liqueur, fresh pressed lime, agave nectar

LIVE MUSIC

Taos Bourbon ‘Manhattan’

Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth, Fee Bros. bitters. Always stirred, never shaken $7

Bombay East ‘Vesper’

Tito’s Vodka, Lillet Blanc, lemon twist $7

Grey Goose Le Citron ‘Cosmopolitan’

Cointreau, cranberry juice, fresh lime, lemon twist $7

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FRI. JUNE 20

Squash Blossom Boys

Todd Tijerina Band

BLUEGRASS/AMERICANA FRI. JUNE 13

BLUES/R&B/AMERICANA SAT. JUNE 21

Calle 66

Sina Soul & Rodney Bowe’s Sweet Life

CONTEMPORARY SALSA

R&B/FUNK/SOUL JAZZ

BLUES

THU. JUNE 26

Chris Dracup Trio

SAT, JUNE 14

FRI. JUNE 27

Wagogo

Mala Maña

REGGAE

AFRO/COLOMBIAN BEAT

THU. JUNE 19

Joanie & Combo Special JAZZ

SAT. JUN 28

Baracutanga LATIN/FOLKFUSION/ WORLD MUSIC

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The Vans Warped Tour features 30-plus bands for any given tour stop. For the Albuquerque show, acts include Stanford grad and rapper K Flay (left), New Jersey rockers Saves the Day (top right) and Florida punk rockers Yellowcard (bottom right).

Duke City ‘Warped’ Drive to Las Cruces no longer required for major national music fest “Take me home, I’d rather die than be with you.” — Mayday Parade BY JEFF KERBY

We were on hour two of this when it occurred to me that maybe I wouldn’t be the most exuberant host either if I had recently caught my girlfriend, Lisa, in the laundry room in a compromising position with our mutual friend — whose indiscretion had resulted in me going to see the show for free — in his place, of course. Thanks, Bill.

t used to be that one would have to drive three hours south on Interstate 25 to see the Van’s Warped Tour. A few years ago, that is exactly what I was “I hope this makes you happy now, that the doing. Although there is nothing quite as mind-bendingly stultifying as the drive from flame we had is burning out.” Albuquerque to Las Cruces, I made the When it was announced recently that journey without much complaint because Albuquerque was finally being awarded a the tour always offered a Warped Tour stop of its own, I collection of innovative, couldn’t help but think of the vibrant bands that would most awkward trip I’ve ever PREVIEW cause people to jump, dance taken in a car and the dozens Vans Warped or drink. Sometimes, the of four-minute steps it took music would even provide to get there. So the prospect Tour solace for someone after a of seeing 30 bands spread out 11a, Tue., Jun. 17 recent romantic breakup. For over five stages with only about Isleta Amphitheater my buddy Don (all names in a 15-minute drive to get there 5601 University SE, this story have been changed 505.452.5100 seemed like a major victory. to protect the innocent), that $28-$144 When it was also announced isletaamphitheater.net is exactly what was going that Mayday Parade would be vanswarpedtour.com on as we glided down the on the bill, I couldn’t help but interstate. feel that life had come full circle somehow. “I’m throwing away pictures that I never should have taken in the first Joining Mayday on the Albuquerque roster place.” are more than a few notables. Many area pop punk fans will know Bowling for Soup All I wanted to do was go down south and — a group whose fun sound and sarcastic see The Alkaline Trio, but now I was in the lyrics have been a force on the scene for middle of ... this. This breakdown of sorts more than two decades. In addition, Finch, involving my friend was causing him to Yellowcard and Teenage Bottlerocket be predictively uncommunicative but had have been appreciated by fans all over the also resulted in him continually playing a country for years. Also, it is worth noting Mayday Parade song called, “If You Wanted that Saves the Day is reuniting for its eighth A Song Written About You, All You Had To full-length album, and if fans want to get a Do Was Ask.” So every 4:02, he would start glimpse of Anberlin, this might be the last this tune again.

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opportunity, as the group has announced it will be disbanding after recording a seventh studio album and going on tour. Although the Warped Tour was founded on the whole pop punk sound, these days, there are also a variety of electronic/hip hop acts, as well as DJ Scout and DJ Nicola Bear and some Brooklyn-based hip hop courtesy of artist K.Flay. When one reads the genre listing for the myriad bands involved here — they range from rock, ska, punk, alternative, indie, hardcore, acoustic, pop punk, hip hop and emo — it becomes clear that the Warped Tour has continued to diversify without losing sight of what traditionally has been the core of its shows. It is partially because of this diversity that fans really need to make sure to check the schedules for the five stages so that none of their favorite acts is missed. (Note: These schedules are not set until the morning of the show, as they change from stop to stop. Check the Albuquerque link at vanswarpedtour.com.) And I’m taking all your memories off the shelf, and I don’t need you or anybody else.” When the time comes June 17, and I hear that song by Mayday Parade, I am quite positive I will be reminded of exactly what it was like in that mechanized pill of despair on that trip years ago, and how glad I am that Don had always remained oblivious to the fact that I, too, had spent some time in the laundry room with the aforementioned Lisa — that is, oblivious until ... maybe he reads this. In which case, Don, I’m sorry, and I’d happily take you to the show to make amends. C’mon brother, we can sing along together.

THU

Blackbird Buvette 76th Street INDIE POP 4-6p Buddhafunk HIP-HOP 10p, FREE Corrales Bistro Brewery Nicolas Perea 6p, FREE Cowgirl Santa Fe The Dave Duncan Band 8p, FREE Dirty Bourbon Zach Coffey 9p-2a, $5 Effex Nightclub Adieux Café DJ Chris de Jesus 9p-close,TBD El Farol Santa Fe Guitarras Con Sabor 8p, FREE GiG Rosie & Richie 8p, $20 Imbibe Throwback Thu. DJ Flo Fader 9p, FREE Jam Spot The Convalescence, Endless Infection, Destroy to Recreate METAL 6:30p, $10 Low Spirits The Red Elvises, Le Chat Lunatique 8p, $10 Marble Brewery Downtown Odd Dog ROCK N’ ROLL 7-10p, FREE Marcello’s Chophouse Karl richardson LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE Molly’s Jimmy Jones 5:30p-close, FREE Monte Vista Firestation Chris Dracup ACOUSTIC 8:30p, FREE Ned’s Bar and Grill Karaoke 8p, FREE Rodey Theatre Tendencias: Alfonso Losa y Compañia 8p, $30-$75 Q Bar Latin Gold DJ Quico 9p-close, TBD Savoy Gregg Daigle Band 6-9p, FREE Taos Inn Melissa Crabtree HUSKY TWANG 7-10p, FREE Vernon’s Lounge Jazz Brasiliero BRAZIL JAZZ 7-9p, FREE Zinc Cellar Bar Stanlie Kee & Step In 9:30p, FREE

FRI

ABQ Journal Theatre Fiesta Flamenca FLAMENCO 8p, $40-$90

Blackbird Buvette Happy w/ Carlos the Tall 6p Planet Rock DJ Funky Dance Party 10p, FREE Casa Esencia DJ 9p-close, $10-$20 Chocalate Dude Jazz Brasiliero BRAZILIAN JAZZ 7-9p, FREE Corrales Bistro Brewery All Around Mota MOTAVATION 6p, FREE Cowgirl Santa Fe Happy Hours w/ Bill Hearne COUNTRY 5-7:30p Jay Boy Adams w/ Mr. Sister 8:30p, FREE Dirty Bourbon Zach Coffey 9p-2a, $5 Effex Nightclub Dimond Saints Friday the 13th Party 8p, $10 El Farol Santa Fe JJ & the Hulligans ROCK N’ ROLL 9p, $5 El Rey Theater Firebeatz 8p-1a, $8 First Turn Lounge The Downs Rhythm Divine FUNK R&B 9p, FREE Imbibe DJ Malik 10p, FREE Jam Spot Machinas Void, Wiretrap, Fallen Prophets METAL 7p, $7 Legends Theater Rt. 66 Casino Creedence Clearwater Revisited EX CCR 8p, $25-$40 Low Spirits De/Vision, Diverje, Nexus Elementa 8p, $12 Marcello’s Chophouse Karl Richardson Duo LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE Mineshaft Tavern Madrid Open Mic Night w/Timbo 8p, FREE Molly’s Skip Batchelor 1:30-5p Delux w/Mike Chavez 5:30p-close, FREE Monte Vista Firestation Dusty Low 9:30p, FREE Ned’s Bar and Grill Just LazaruS BLUES ROCK 6-8p, Good Green FUNK 9p, FREE Q Bar DJ MIke & Big Phill ’80S ’90S 9p-close, FREE Sandia Prep School NM Gay Men’s Chorus 7:30-9:30p, $10-$20 Sol Santa Fe Otro Super Bailazo De Lujo, Banda Blanca, Tito Mira 8p, $35 Standard Diner Rio BOOSA NOVA 7-9p, FREE Taos Inn Deerfield, Bobby 4-8p Tambiaon AFRO FUNK 7-10p, FREE Vernon’s Lounge Chava R&B 7:30-10:30p, FREE Vernon’s Patio Alex Maryol ACOUSTIC 6-9p, FREE Warehouse 508 Shamanistic Showcase 6:30p, $5-$7

SAT

ABQ Journal Theatre Fiesta Flamenca FLAMENCO 8p, $40-$90

MUSIC ABQ Museum Amphitheater Michael Anthony Trio/ Kanoa Kaluhiwa Quartet 7-10p, $14-$16 Blackbird Buvette Bloody Diamonds + Guests 10p, FREE Cooperage Son Como Son SALSA 9:30p, $7 Corrales Bistro Brewery Partners N Crime 6p, FREE Cowgirl Santa Fe Bone Orchard 8:30p, FREE Dirty Bourbon Zach Coffey 9p-2a, $5 Effex Nightclub Elevate DJ Devin, Chris de Jesus, Greg Garcia 9pclose, TBD El Farol Santa Fe Flamenco Dinner Show 6:30p, $25 Controlled Burn ROCK 9p, $5 First Unitarian Jen McClung & Jim Danger 7p, $5 GiG Carrie Rodriguez FIDDLER 7p, $25-$29 Imbibe Ryan Shea 10p, FREE Isleta Casino Showroom The Orchestra EX ELO 8p, $15-$25 Launchpad Requiem Mass CD release 9:30p, $5 Low Spirits Sad Baby Wolf, Mr. & Mrs. Jones, Thieves & Gypsys 8p, TBD Marcello’s Chophouse Tony Rodriguez Duo LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE Mineshaft Tavern Madrid CW Ayon ONE MAN BAND 3-7p The Misery Jackals 8p, FREE Molly’s Rock Bottom 1:30 Group Therapy 5:30p, FREE Monte Vista Firestation Chris Dracup ACOUSTIC 9:30p, FREE Ned’s Bar and Grill Burning Bridges DANCE ROCK 8p-12a, FREE Q Bar DJ TOP 40 9p-close,$10 Rail Yard Market Various 9a-3p, FREE Sandia Prep School NM Gay Men’s Chorus 7:30-9:30p, $10-$20 Savoy Todd Tijerina Trio 6-9p, FREE Seasons Natural Vibe 6:30-9:30p, FREE Sister Bar Black Cobra, Tenderizor, Wizard Rifle SLUDGE METAL 9p-1:30a, $5

Taos Inn Salt & Pepper JAZZ BLUES 7-10p, FREE Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge Rio BRAZILIAN JAZZ 7:30-10:30p, FREE Vernon’s Patio Ali Rae ACOUSTIC COVERS 6-9p, FREE Zinc Cellar Bar Jackie Myers Band 9:30p, FREE

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Blackbird Buvette World Famous Brunch! w/ Danny the Harp 12p Me Myself & I: A Night of Solo Music 7p, FREE Corrales Bistro Brewery The Accidentals 6p, FREE Cowgirl Santa Fe Cowgirl Brunch w/ Zenobia 12-3p Edith Makes a Paper Chain FOLK 8p, FREE The Kosmos Chatter Sunday: Esa-Pekka & Johannes CLASSICAL 10:30a, $5-$15 El Farol Santa Fe Nacha Mendez & Co. 6:30p, FREE Il Vicino Canteen Cali Shaw Band INDIE FOLK 3-6p, FREE James A. Little Theater NM Gay Men’s Chorus 3-5p, $10-$20 Java Joe’s Frank McCullough y Sus Amigos FOLK 10a, FREE La Entrada Park Corrales Art in the Park: Squash Blossom Boys 11a-2p, FREE Marble Brewery Downtown Joanie & Darin ACOUSTIC ROCK 3-6p, FREE Mineshaft Tavern The Barbwires SOULFUL BLUES 3-7p Overmans Obie & Son FOLK 8p, FREE O’Niell’s Heights Curio Cowboys 4p, FREE O’Niell’s Nob Hill Pawn Drive 4p, FREE Seasons Papa John Carey 6:30-9:30p, FREE Sunshine Theater Tech N9NE HIP HOP 7p, $34 Taos Inn Cantos de Taos Quartet 4-6p Philip Gibbs JAZZ FOLK 7-10p, FREE

MON

Blackbird Buvette Whiskey Business Karaoke! 9p, FREE Cherry Hills Library Claude Bourbon BLUES JAZZ 12p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery Wait For What? 6p, FREE El Farol Santa Fe Tiho Dimitrov 8:30p, FREE Launchpad Unearth, Texas in July, Cruel Hand 7p, $14 Marcello’s Chophouse Open Piano Night 6:30-9:30p, FREE Taos Inn Alice Wallace 4-6p Open Mic Night 7-10p, FREE Tortuga Gallery Fantuzzi AFRO FUNK 7:30p, $15

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Blackbird Buvette Groove the Dig w/ Old School John DJ ROCK N’ ROLL 10p, FREE Brickyard Pizza Open Mic Night w/ Chris Dracup 8:30p, FREE Corrales Bistro Brewery David McCullough 6p, FREE Cowgirl Santa Fe Wait For What? FOLK ROCK 8p, FREE Tijeras Library Claude Bourbon BLUES JAZZ 12p, FREE El Farol Santa Fe Canyon Road BLUES JAM 8:30p, FREE Il Vicino Canteen Eryn Bent SONGWRITER 6-9p, FREE Imbibe DJ Automatic & Camilo Quiñones 9p, FREE Launchpad Dizzy Wright w/ Fly America, Mark Battles 8p, $20-$50 Low Spirits The Goddamn Gallows 9p, TBD Mineshaft Tavern Madrid Timbo JAM SESSION 7p, FREE Molly’s The Western Hers 5:30p, FREE Ned’s Bar and Grill Picosso 6p, FREE SIster Bar Louis Logic, Psalm One, Solar One 9p-1:30a, FREE Taos Inn Heartroot 7-10p, FREE The Source Fantuzzi & Kat 6-10p, $25 Zinc Cellar Bar Alice Wallace Duo FOLK POP 8-11:30p, FREE

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ABQ Journal Theatre Oh! What a Night: Bobby Box Master of Ceremonies 7p, $17-$27

Art Bar Open Mic Night 8p, FREE Blackbird Buvette Folias Flute & Guitar Duo 7p The Division Men, Hope Riot, Lady Uranium 10p, FREE Broken Bottle Brewery Open Mic 7:30p, FREE Corrales Bistro Brewery Jim Jones 6p, FREE Cowgirl Santa Fe Alice Wallace 8p, FREE Dirty Bourbon Latin Sin DJ Louie 6p-1a, FREE Effex Nightclub Adieux Café DJ Josh Burg, 9p-close, TBD El Farol Santa Fe John Kurzweg 8:30p, FREE Gas Works A Wilhelm Scream MELODIC HARDCORE 7-11p, $12 Jam Spot Give & Take, Safe To Say, Division METAL 7p, $5 Launchpad Electric Six, Yip Deceiver 9:30p, $12 Marcello’s Chophouse Bob Andrews LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE Molly’s Bella Luna 5:30p-close, FREE Ned’s Bar and Grill Sammy D 6p, FREE St. Clair Winery & Bistro Jazz Brasiliero BRAZIL JAZZ 6-9p, FREE Sunshine Theater Animals as Leaders, Conquering Dystopia 8p, $15 Taos Inn The Green Boys COUNTRY 7-10p, FREE

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Blackbird Buvette KGB Club DJ GOTH INDUSTRIAL 10p, FREE Corrales Bistro Brewery Spanky Lee 6p, FREE Cowgirl Santa Fe The Twisted Owls BLUES RAWK 8p, FREE Dirty Bourbon Tanner Louis & the Aviators 9p-2a, $5 Effex Nightclub Circus DJ Chris de Jesus 9p-close, TBD El Farol Santa Fe Guitarras Con Sabor 8p, FREE Imbibe Throwback Thu. DJ Flo Fader 9p, FREE Launchpad Inhuman Hands CD RELEASE 6:30p, $10 Low Spirits Fishtank Ensemble, David Luning GYPSY 8p, $8

Main Library Songs & Stories w/ Laurie & Susie 10:30-11:30a, FREE Marble Brewery Downtown Mr. & Mrs. Jones ROCK N’ ROLL 7-10p, FREE Marcello’s Chophouse Karl Richardson LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE Molly’s Bartender 4 Mayor 5:30p-close, FREE Monte Vista Firestation Alex Maryol ACOUSTIC 8:30p, FREE Outpost Busy + The Crazy 88, What Goes Around 7:30-9:30p, TBD Q Bar Latin Gold DJ Quico 9p-close, TBD Sandia Casino Lady Antebellum 8p,$60-$80 Sister Bar Blackbird Blackbird FOLKTRONICA 9p-1:30a, $12 Sol Santa Fe Sonia, Indigie Femme 7-10p, $15 Taos Inn Luna Slater 4-6p, FREE Melissa Crabtree FOLK 7-10p, FREE Zinc Cellar Bar Rudy Boy Experiment 9:30p-12a, FREE

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ABQ Convention Center Mindless Behavior 7:30p, $50 ABQ Museum Son Como Son SALSA 6:30p, $12-$14 Art Bar Def-I & Precept 9p,TBD Blackbird Buvette Fresh Fridays w/ DJ Cello HIP-HOP 10p ,FREE Casa Esencia DJ 9p-close $10-$20 Corrales Bistro Brewery Pawn Drive 6p, FREE Cowgirl Santa Fe Happy Hours w/ BaBa 5-7:30p The Bus Tapes FOLK ROCK 8p, FREE Dirty Bourbon Tanner Louis & the Aviators 9p-2a, $5 Effex Nightclub DJ Stitch & Josh Burg 9pclose,TBD

EffingBar Memphis P-Tails 8p, FREE El Farol The Gruve ROCK N’ ROLL 9p, $5 Envy Nightlife Rt. 66 Casino Next R&B 8p, $25 First Turn Lounge The Downs Sorela 9p, FREE Hotel Andaluz Jazz Brasiliero BRAZIL JAZZ 6:30-9:30p, FREE Imbibe The Woohabs ACOUSTIC 6p DJ Malik 10p, FREE Launchpad Cowboys & Indian, Wildewood, Anthony Leon & the Chain 9:30p, $7 Legends Theater Rt. 66 Casino Surf City All Stars David Marks BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE 7p, $10 Marble Brewery Downtown Brothers Gow FUNK ROCK 8-11p, FREE Marcello’s Chophouse Karl Richardson Duo LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE Mineshaft Tavern Madrid Paw & Erik 5p Open Mic Night w/ Timbo 8p, FREE Molly’s Gene Corbin 1:305p Memphis P-Tails 5:30-close, FREE Monte Vista Firestation The Rudy Boy Experiment 9:30p, FREE Ned’s Bar and Grill Watermelon Mountain Jug Band BLUEGRASS 6-8p, FREE Q Bar DJ Mike T & Big Phill ’80S ’90S 9p-close, FREE Santa Ana Casino The Stage Bingo Players 9p, $20 Sister Bar Roots Rock Reggae: General Smiley, Sgt. Remo, Dub Gideon 9p-1:30a, $5 Standard Diner Rio BOSSA NOVA 7-9p, FREE Taos Inn Gary Reynolds 4-6p Bone Orchard 7-10p, FREE Zinc Cellar Bar The Deltaz 5:30-8:30p, FREE

SAT

Blackbird Buvette Close Contact DJ Kevan ’80S 10p, FREE Blackwater Music The Alumni Tour METAL 8p, $12-$15 Cooperage En-Joy CUBAN SALSA 9:30p, $10 Corrales Bistro Brewery Claystone 6p, FREE Cowgirl Santa Fe The Santa Fe Chiles Dixie Jazz Band DIXIELAND 2-5p Broomdust Caravan JUKE JOINT HONKY TONK 8:30p, FREE Dirty Bourbon Tanner Louis & the Aviators 9p-2a, $5

Effex Nightclub

Elevate DJ Devin, Chris de Jesus,Greg Garcia 9p-close, TBD El Farol Santa Fe Flamenco Dinner Show 6:30p, $25 Controlled Burn ROCK 9p, $5 First Turn Lounge The Downs Sorela 9p, FREE James A. Little Theater Michael Martin Murphy COUNTRY ICON 7:30p, $29-$59 Java Joe’s Alpha Blue Duo 11:30-1p, FREE Launchpad Blue Hornets, Pawnshop Posterboys DOUBLE CD RELEASE 9p,TBD Low Spirits PBR Art Show! Mr. Right & the Leftovers 11:15a, TBD Marble Brewery Downtown Elder Grown 8-11p, FREE Marcello’s Chophouse Tony Rodriguez Duo LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE Mineshaft Tavern Madrid Jim & Tim 3-7p The Jakes CLASSIC ROCK

8p, FREE Molly’s Marilyn Hubbert, DC Rockers, Rudy Boy Experiment 5:30p-close, FREE Monte Vista Firestation Cali Shaw Band 9:30p, FREE Ned’s Bar and Grill Mr. Black DANCE ROCK 9p1a, FREE

Q Bar DJ TOP 40 9p-close, $10 Santa Fe Railyard Make Music Santa Fe FESTIVAL 3:30-9p,TBD Seasons Robb Janov 6:30-9:30p, FREE Sunshine Theater Sage Francis, B. Dolan, Sleep 7p, $16.50 Sister Bar Leeches of Lore, Megafauna, James Whiton 9p-2a, $5 Taos Inn Sam Doores & Pony Hunt 4-6p Paperchain GYPSY FOLK 7-10p, FREE Thunder Road Steakhouse Rt. 66 Casino Tijerina 9p, FREE Zinc Cellar Bar Youngsville COUNTRY POP 9:30p-12a

SUN

ABQ Journal Theatre La Santa Cecilla FUSION LATIN 7p, $17-$27 Blackbird Buvette World Famous Brunch! w/ DJ Leftovers 12p Ben Cosgrove PIANIST 4p, FREE Sexy Sunday Wae Fonky DJ 7p, FREE Corrales Bistro Brewery Lenin & McCarthy 6p, FREE Cowgirl Santa Fe Boris & the Salt Licks JOHN PRINE TIBUTE BRUNCH

12-3p The Barbwires AMERICANA 8p, FREE El Farol Santa Fe Nacha Mendez & Co. 6:30p, FREE Il Vicino Canteen Wildewood INDIE AMERICANA 3-6p, FREE Java Joe’s Frank McCullogh y Sus Amigos FOLK 10a, FREE The Kosmos Chatter Sunday: NM430 CLASSICAL $5-$15 Launchpad Lycus, Iceolus, Oryx 8:30p, $5 Marble Brewery Downtown The Higgs 3-6p, FREE Mineshaft Tavern Madrid Gene Corbin 3-7p, FREE CONTINUED ON 24

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By Ronnie Reynolds CONTINUED FROM 23 National Hispanic Cultural Center La Santa Cecilia, Mala Maña HYBRID LATIN 7p, $17-$27 O’Niell’s Heights Watermelon Mountain Jug Band 4p, FREE O’Niell’s Nob Hill Holy Water & Whiskey 4p, FREE Santa Ana Casino The Stage Eric Hutchinson 7p, $10-$20 Taos Inn Liv Lombardi 4-6p Aca Revel SOUL 7-10p, FREE Tractor Wells Park XFRX NATIVE HIP HOP 4p, FREE

MON

Blackbird Buvette Whiskey Business Karaoke! 9p, FREE Corrales Bistro Brewery Glen Murata Trio 6p, FREE El Farol Santa Fe Tiho Dimitrov 8:30p, FREE Marcello’s Chophouse Open Piano Night 6:309:30p, FREE Taos Inn Ben Cosgrove 4-6p Opwn Mic Night 7-10p, FREE

TUE

Blackbird Buvette Try VS Try Bi Weekly OPEN MIC NIGHT 10p, FREE Brickyard Pizza Open Mic Night w/ Chris Dracup 8:30p, FREE Corrales Bistro Brewery Lightning Hall FOLK BLUES 6p, FREE Cowgirl Santa Fe Austin Miller 8p, FREE Dirty Bourbon Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience 7:309:30p, $17 Duel Brewing Santa Fe Rio BOSSA NOVA 7-10p, FREE El Farol Santa Fe Canyon Road BLUES JAM 8:30p, FREE Il Vicino Canteen Bus Tapes INDIE AMERICANA 6-9p, FREE Imbibe College Night DJ Automatic & Drummer Camilo Quiñones 9p, FREE Launchpad The Menzingers, Lemuria, Pup 7p, $15 Low Spirits Cold Country, Sean Lucy & Friends, Cali Shaw Duo 9p, TBD Mineshaft Tavern Madrid Timbo JAM SESSION 7p, FREE Molly’s The Tumbleweeds 5:30p-close, FREE Ned’s Bar and Grill Picosso 6p, FREE

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Sister Bar C-Rayz Walz,Scarub HIP HOP 8p-12a, $10 Sol Santa Fe Playing for Change FESTIVAL 7:30-10p,$29 Taos Inn Steve Hayes COUNTRY POP 7-10p, FREE

WED

Art Bar Open Mic Night 8p, TBD Blackbird Buvette Norwegian Invasion Tour: Harm Matanzick, Inglorious Retards METAL PUNK 10p, FREE Broken Bottle Brewery Open Mic Night 7:30p, FREE Corrales Bistro Brewery Java Fix 6p, FREE Cowgirl Santa Fe Stefanie Fix 8p, FREE Dirty Bourbon Latin Sin DJ louie 6p-1a, FREE Effex Nightclub Adieux Café DJ Josh Burg 9p-close, TBD El Farol Santa Fe John Kurzweg 8:30p, FREE Embers Steakhouse Isleta Casino Jazz Brasiliero BRAZIL JAZZ 6-8p, FREE Launchpad The Supervillians, Mondo Vibrations, Abandon the Midwest 7p, $8 Low Spirits Possessed by Paul James ALT COUNTRY 9p, TBD Marcello’s Chophouse Sid Fendly LOUNGE 6:309:30p, FREE Molly’s Whoa! Nellie 5:30pclose, FREE Ned’s Bar and Grill Sammy D 6p, FREE Sol Santa Fe Chris Robinson Brotherhood EX-BLACK CROWES 6:30-10:15p, $25 Taos Inn Austin Miller 4-6p Tiffany Christopher 7-10p, FREE

Damon Albarn

Rodrigo Amarante

Everyday Robots

Cavalo

WARNER BROTHERS 2014

EASY SOUND 2014

Damon Albarn has a long history of being ahead of the contemporary music curve. English rock band Blur, for which he was a singer and keyboardist, helped point the way for the 1990’s shoegaze movement (a subgenre of alternative rock). The virtual band Gorillaz guided artists into the 21st century with an amalgam of electronic, rock and hip-hop. Now as a solo artist, Albarn paints us a bleak, sparse, disinterested, robotic world, leaving listeners pondering what could be next?

After being in the bands Little Joy and Los Hermanos, Brazilian Rodrigo Amarante decided to head out on his own, create an alter-ego and record his first solo album. A lifelong wanderer, Amarante wanted to distance himself from himself and glance back from afar — hence the alter-ego, Cavalo. The recording is a slow-moving, indie-Brazilian, play-at-your-next-circus-themedcocktail-party masterpiece.

Haunted Hearts Initiation ZOO MUSIC 2014

Dum Dum Girls front woman Dee Dee Penny and Crocodiles front man Brandon Welchez have become the sweethearts of the indie scene. They’ve teamed up romantically and now musically. Penny’s devastating looks and pop hooks blended with Welchez’s glam rock propensity gives Initiation a unique Bowie/ ELO meets The Go Go’s/ Pretenders sound. Really? Yeah … really.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre Revelation ‘A’ RECORDS 2014

Anton Newcombe returns with BJM’s 14th full-length recording solidifying him as the unrivaled king of the neopsychedelic movement. Revelation is a meditation on the roots and history of psychedelic music, complete with subdued rhythm tracks, swirling and repetitive guitar riffs and Newcombe’s reflections on modern times. That it was recorded at his own studio in Berlin certainly adds to Revelation’s introspective and otherworldly sound.

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hat do the streets of San Francisco sound like these days? Ask Mikey Maramag, the man behind the electronic yet folky music of Blackbird Blackbird. The San Francisco-based artist captures much of the musical history of the city in a single project. Peer into the audio world he’s built and find the hippies on Haight strumming guitar juxtaposed with sounds reminiscent of DJ-fueled parties. Throw in a dose of his tropical upbringing to round out transcendent and textural layers of opulent sound. Pop comes easily to Maramag, seeping effortlessly into his sound to form distinct songs in a genre where tracks tend to be less structured and beat heavy. He could have easily been caught in that world, given his hardcore days spent with punk/metal band Murder Practice. He has instead taken his Hawaii and Bay Area roots, his love of tropicalia (Brazilian Blackbird psychedelic rock band Os Mutantes) Blackbird and his own dream world, and 9p, Thu., Jun. 19 combines them into electronic-popSister Bar psychedelia. The 2012 record Baracay 407 Central NW, Planet referenced a Filipino island, 505.242.4900 Beck and tropical dreams. Tangerine $12 Sky, released in early June, delivers TICKETS: holdmyticket.com no less. The vibe is chill and lux, airily spaced and addictive. —Kristin Kurens sisterthebar.com

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n the same way that gypsies of old blurred lines of origin and nationality, gypsy music has the power to do the same in terms of sound and genre. Fishtank Ensemble, the L.A.-based gypsy quartet, draws deeply from Romani roots and soulfully spills out songs that would fit well in a dusty street parade or around a drunken bonfire. The group’s passionate, foot-stomping music has a Fishtank firm foothold in history. Ursula Knudson, Ensemble Fabrice Martinez, Douglas Smolens and WITH LE CHAT LUNATIQUE Djordje Stijepovic combine vast worldly 9p, Thu. Jun. 19 experiences and musical training into Low Spirits songs ranging from amusing to sweet, 2823 2nd NW, fervent to straight-up odd. 505.344.9555 While fully centered in gypsy jazz roots, $8 Fishtank Ensemble aptly incorporates a TICKETS: world of genres, such as world, opera, holdmyticket.com rockabilly, ragtime. Instrumentally, banjo, lowspiritslive.com uke, saw and the Romanian horn-violin lend an other-worldly feel that’s entrenched in Old World form. The band is touring in support of their latest release, Edge of the World, which holds true to the gypsy sound and tradition while embracing the sounds of the modern era. —Kristin Kurens

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t takes gusto to be a one-man band. That term may put images in your mind of complex musical contraptions, but for Possessed by Paul James the gusto is more in the performance rather than in complicated instruments. Guitar, violin and banjo, with foot stomping for percussion provide the rhythm and the backbone for Konrad Wert, the man behind Possessed by Paul James. The music is firmly country and folk with smatterings of blues, rock and bluegrass. He has moments on stage that border on punk enthusiasm, hence the term “possessed” in his stage moniker. Wert was the focus of a 2008 documentary that trailed him from his Austin home, on tour through the South. The struggles of an American grassroots singer-songwriter aren’t lost. Wert must balance a life of art and music and on-the-road experiences with family. His performances on film are raw and gripping; he lets it all hang out. We get the extraordinary privilege of watching him pound out songs and bear witness to his commitment to an artistic expression rarely found on stage. —Kristin Kurens

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | JUNE 12-25, 2014

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A digital tour, a rich heritage

A Artists in SCA Contemporary’s exhibit Adaptations explore their experience with serious illness. FAR LEFT: Carol Chase Bjerke’s “Ariadne’s Gift” TOP RIGHT: Valerie Roybal’s “The Present 2.” LEFT: “Chipfile” by artist Heidi Pollard.

Adept at ‘Adaptation’ Artists explore how illness demands change, sparks transformation cancer, focusing on the different phases of realization, mourning and moving forward. he single constant in life is that it “For some of us, it’s the on-going process of changes. None know this better living with the disease and its treatments. than the artists of the exhibit For some, their disease may be in the past, Adaptations. This collection but the adjustments are also ongoing. And showcases pieces inspired by the process for some, it’s the role of caretaker and of living with, and around, a detrimental witness to a loved one with disease, and what disease such as cancer. that is like,” Roybal explained in an interview The project, put on by SCA Contemporary, with Local iQ. combines the work of local and national The artists recognize that everyone knows artists presenting pieces of sculpture, someone fighting cancer. They hope to painting, collage, mixed-media, photograph express that there is rich and and installation art. It beautiful life beyond cancer’s includes the work of Lea deadly connotations. Anderson, Heidi Pollard, EXHIBIT Patrick Nagatani, Leigh Anne Langwell approaches the project Langwell, Tara Massarsky, Adaptations from the latter standpoint. Dana Burgy-Gautschi, Valerie Though she does not have OPENING RECEPTION: Roybal, Amy Clinkscales, cancer herself, she understands 5-8p, Fri., Jun. 20 Linda Mae Tratechaud, Randi it first-hand. SCA Contemporary Ganulin, Andre Ruesch, 524 Haines SW, “I have had to adapt to two 505.228.3749 Barbara Crawford and Carol family members having cancer. FREE Chase Bjerke. One is now cancer free, the scacontemporary.com Together, these artists have other one will never be again,” created a space filled with Langwell told Local iQ. “My expressions of grief, anger artwork has provided a space in and bewilderment, but also compassion, my life that can be about cancer if I need it to understanding and camaraderie. be, but can also be about anything else in the The original idea to create a space for world when I need an escape.” art fueled by major illness came from Each piece of art represents the complexity Clinkscales, Roybal and Nagatani, artists and emotion behind that person’s journey. and curators of the show. At first, they For some, however, the take-away is fondly referred to the project as “the disease quite simple. Nagatani, for example, was show.” However, as Roybal faced her second diagnosed in 2004 with colorectal cancer. diagnosis of stage-four cancer, she meditated Surgery put the cancer into remission, but on the process of continuing to live with a in 2014 it came back as stage four in his disease that would not go away. spine and lymph nodes. Nagatani said that, The threesome gathered together other in the journey to adaptation, “happiness is artists living in close proximity with necessary.” BY KATHERINE OOSTMAN

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Every artist participating in this exhibition has found an idea, phrase or image to hold on to throughout the process of adapting to illness. Ganulin has watched her father, grandfather, aunt and several close friends face cancer. She uses art to help express the potential for beauty in the ugliness of sickness. “(My) images hold for me a sense of hope and suggest the potential human beings have for healing and rebirth,” Ganulin told Local iQ. “My artwork explores the simultaneous existence in the world of both great beauty and what can sometimes seem like limitless terror, and how we as human beings hold that dichotomy and deal with it.” Sherri Crider, owner of SCA Contemporary and curator of this exhibit, said she’s been blessed by Adaptations. “This project has allowed me to meet some amazing people from across the country who are facing incredible health challenges,” she said. “One of the things that I have found most rewarding is being able to direct an overwhelming feeling of powerlessness into a tangible project.” Roybal expressed that her biggest wish for the exhibit is for others to take away hope: “I hope that one can come away with the idea that a serious disease or illness is not necessarily the end of the world, and that with or without disease, we as humans are always in the process of change and adaptation,” Roybal said. “For me specifically, it has been a process of transformation and learning to live in harmony with the disease.” The exhibit remains open until Aug. 22.

lthough New Mexico just celebrated its state centennial in 2012, its ancient culture has been influenced by centuries of indigenous and Hispanic peoples. This makes it a unique, hybrid blend of old and new worlds reflected in the traditions and mysteries of an enchanting place — a place where rural streets host Matachina dances and festivals; a place where Sunday cruises are taken through plazas; a place where La Virgen de Guadalupe is revered in both churches and alleyways, or tattooed on the back of some cool-lookin’ vato; a place where stretching mesas of memory serve as a backdrop for emerging scenes of poetic existence. In a place that is sparsely but extensively populated, we have something to share about what it means to be New Mexican. Dome Poems: Memory and Emergence is a 20-minute immersive film project by the ARTS (Art, Research, Technology + Science) Lab at the University of New Mexico. The project commemorates the state of New Mexico with poetic and photographic reflections on the past 100 years of culture and regional identity in the Indo-Hispano communities of Northern New Mexico. This collaborative effort among New Mexico State Centennial Poet Levi Romero, esteemed photographer and filmmaker Miguel Gandert, immersive media artist Hue Walker and Director of ARTS Digital Media Lab Tim B. Castillo — all New Mexican artists — have each created a work that reflects on the past while looking to the future. It will be presented in fulldome theaters in New Mexico as well as in plazas and community gathering spaces across the state. “Our intentions are to tour the state but also expose it to a national and international audience,” said Castillo. “We want to produce something that is poetic and beautiful for people to experience.” Castillo believes the work is a unique expression of New Mexico. “It will be special because it is in both English and Spanish,” he said. “A lot of Levi’s poetry is bilingual. There’s a beautiful cadence to it. It expresses a way of living and cultural mindset that is embedded in New Mexico. It’s something that has to be exposed and sometimes we negate that. I think this liberates it into a public form.” Castillo said Dome Poems is intended to blend high-tech and low-tech into a representation of New Mexico’s history of indigenous people, and as an expression of the evolution of a new digital culture in the state. “It separates us from anywhere else and is a great opportunity for us to promote who we are as New Mexicans,” he said. Supporters of Dome Poems include the National Endowment of the Arts, the New Mexico Arts Program, IFDM, UNM’s College of Fine Arts, UNM ARTS Lab and many collaborators. Dome Poems 2014: Memory and Emergence will premiere in Albuquerque’s Old Town plaza Sat., June 21, at 8p. Visit artslab.unm.edu for tour dates in Santa Fe, Santa Rosa and Silver City. Shavone A. Otero has enjoyed working at the ARTS Lab for the past year and bids her colleagues a fond farewell in pursuit of graduate school adventures.

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New Editions Enjoy new lithographs by Stuart Arends, Charles Arnoldi, Lesley Dill, Hung Liu, Mary Mito and Monica Nador. 9a5p, FREE TAMARIND INSTITUTE 2500 CENTRAL SE, 505.277.3901

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New artwork by Sam Esmoer is up for viewing. Gallery hours, FREE MARIPOSA GALLERY 3500 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.6828

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Tabletops Tables are essential to our lives, enjoy art inspired by them, by Michael Norviel. Gallery hours, FREE SUMNER & DENE 517 CENTRAL NW, 505.842.1400

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New Media Transforms Tradition Group show featuring works by Astrid Toha, Sophie Kahn, Sandy Kessler Kaminski, Esteban Garcia and Max Carlson and Jeremy Rotsztain. 5-7p, FREE ZANE BENNETT CONTEMPORARY ART 435 S GUADALUPE, SANTA FE, 505.982.8111

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Finished with Fire Bonnie Lynch and Mary Roehm show their amazing clay works. 5-7p, FREE SANTA FE CLAY 545 CAMINO DE LA FAMILIA, SANTA FE, 505.984.1122

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Lined New work by abstract artist Kate Pentley. 5-7p, FREE TURNER CARROLL GALLERY, 725 CANYON ROAD, SANTA FE, 505.986.9800

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Celebrate the Light Dana Patterson Roth, Nancy Jon Couch, Reid Banteen, Bill & Madlen Tarlton’s works are on display, ranging from glass, fine art paintings and more. 1-4p, FREE ARTE DE PLACITAS 1-25 EXIT #242 THROUGH JUL. 26: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Heads Up Judy Chicago’s newest artworks are up for viewing, with a discussion by the artist. 2-5p, FREE DAVID RICHARD GALLERY, 544 S. GUADALUPE STREET. SANTA FE, 505.983.9555

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National City and Archi-Props Two artists (John Baldessari and Ed Rushca) photographs and lithographs are on display. FREE RICHARD LEVY GALLERY 514 CENTRAL SW, 505.766.9888

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Group Show Enjoy four different exhibits with different mediums. Gallery hours, FREE JOHNSONS OF MADRID 2834 HIGHWAY 14 N., MADRID, 505.471.1054

Group display of glass works. 4-7p, FREE

YUCCA ART GALLERY 206-1/2 SAN FELIPE NW, 505.247.8931

WEEMS GALLERIES & FRAMING, 7200 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.293.6133

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THE ADOBE THEATER, 9813 4TH NW, 505.898.9222

The Renga Project One Year: 100 artists and poets

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An exhibition of 52 drawings are on display. 5-7p, FREE

A ballroom dancer returns to his hometown, nervous about the current racial standings. 7p, Fri.; 1p, Sat., $6-$8

Daniel Ramirez Watercolors, drawings, and more are on display by this new artist. 5-7p, FREE

NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP & GALLERY 3812 CENTRAL SE STE 100-A, 505.268.8952

This Santa Fe artist shares his latest oil on canvas and pastel work. 5-7p, FREE

PURPLE SAGE GALERIA 201 SAN FELIPE NW, 505.450.4059

HUNTER KIRKLAND CONTEMPORARY, 200-B CANYON ROAD, SANTA FE, 505.984.2111

Opening night of this Pulitzer Prize finalist by Tina Howe. 8p, Fri., Sat.; 2p, Sun., $12-$15

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Educate + Inform + Inspire MoCNA honors renowned artist Allan Houser’s 100th birthday celebration. 5-7p, FREE

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Chris Morel An array of impressionistic oil paintings and more by this artist are up for viewing. 2-4p, FREE NEDRA MATTEUCCI GALLERIES 1075 PASEO DE PERALTA, SANTA FE, 505.472.5723

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Third Annual Open House Artwork from featured artists Sam Kolman and Karen Hackett Mogen. 10a-5:30p, FREE BEAR BARN GALLERY WILDLIFE WEST NATURE PARK & WILDLIFE RESCUE ZOO EDGEWOOD, 505.384.2293

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Devotions Deborah Gavel, Leigh Anne Langwell, and Audrey Bell share works ranging from photography, graphite on paper and paintings. Gallery hours, FREE APRIL PRICE PROJECT GALLERY AT HYATT REGENCY, 201 3RD NW STE G, 505.247.0073

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Yucca gallery celebrates a milestone with music, refreshments and more. 5-8p, FREE

This four-day class includes in-depth exploration of printmaking with water based inks. 10a-2p, Tue.Fri., $295

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Enjoy discussion of sources of inspiration and ways to get started with Christa Marquez. 1-4:30p, $40-$50

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Introduction to Monotype

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Edwina Milner: Golden Paths This artist shares her works using acrylic and gold leaf on canvas, bringing vibrant colors to life. 2-5p, FREE NEW CONCEPT GALLERY 610 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.795.7570

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LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | JUNE 12-25, 2014

COMMENTARY

Paint, sing, write, act our way to better schools BY TERRY S. DAVIS

n Washington, D.C., one set of schools improved test scores by 36 percent. Schools in New Orleans improved their students’ math and reading scores at three times the state average. Schools in Boston saw a 79 percent decrease in suspensions and expulsions. How did these schools achieve these successes? They participate in Turnaround: Arts, a national program by the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. According to its website, the White House, the U.S. Department of Education and several foundations are working together to bring arts education to the lowestperforming schools with the highest poverty rates. Their method is to make sure each

of the schools has a high-quality, integrated arts education program in place to improve academic scores and stimulate student engagement. The schools each get what the program calls a high-profile artist to visit the school again and again. Artists in the program include music icon Elton John, world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, business tycoon Russell Simmons, singer Josh Groban, actress Sarah Jessica Parker, actor Tim Robbins and former Albuquerque resident and Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson. The schools also get musical instruments and art supplies. Their teachers attend a national summer conference to help them integrate arts into the curriculum. Local teaching artists visit the school, and they get licensing rights to produce a school musical.

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Michael Norviel • “Summer Table With Mountain View” • 2014

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Sumner & Dene presents Michael Norviel paintings “Table Tops” June 6-28. Specializing in the unique. Come find 75 artists in 7,000 square feet featuring fine art, crafts, gifts, jewelry and wearable art. Open weekdays 10-6; Saturdays 10-5; Sundays Noon-4. 517 CENTRAL NW • 505.842.1400 sumnerdene.com

John Baldessari • “National City” 1996/2009

Sarah Hartshorne “Tulip Joy” • 2013

Matrix Fine Art & New Grounds Gallery Two Galleries, one convenient Nob Hill location, large selection of contemporary art! Open Wed.- Sun., 10am-6pm; Tue., 10am-4pm. 3812 CENTRAL AVE SE 505.268.8952 newgroundsgallery.com matrixfineart.com

Richard Levy Gallery

Matt Magee • “Grapheme III” • 2013

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Located in the heart of downtown Albuquerque, Richard Levy Gallery specializes in contemporary art of all mediums by artists from a global spread. From June 7th - July 25th the gallery is showing works by internationally acclaimed California conceptual artists John Baldessari and Ed Ruscha. The gallery was founded in 1991.

The Tamarind Institute Gallery is home to hundreds of fine art lithographs, created during residencies at Tamarind by many important contemporary artists. Rotating exhibitions intended to intrigue the public highlight the beauty and range of this unique medium. Visit tamarind.unm.edu for a gallery schedule, and a full list of inventory.

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One of the Turnaround: Arts schools was recently featured by Ruth Marcus in her Washington Post column. Washington, D.C.’s, Savoy Elementary School was, according to its principal, “The saddest school I’d ever been in.” That was three years ago. Now Savoy rings with the vibrancy that the arts have brought it. Student paintings cover the cinder-block walls. Fourth-graders study the epic poem Beowulf by staging a tableaux of key scenes. Dancers practice in the cafeteria for their performances. Students at Savoy are poor. Nearly all qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The school ranked in the bottom 5 percent in the district. In two years, math proficiency scores improved by 27 percent, reading proficiency by 29 percent. We keep cutting money for arts education in our schools and pouring it into standardized

tests, in spite of the fact that no parent wants their child to be “standardized.” Parents want schools to bring out the best in their children, to recognize each child’s individual strengths. That’s exactly what the arts do. We have schools in New Mexico, schools in Albuquerque, that have similar statistics and similar student populations to those Savoy had three years ago, and we keep searching for a way to improve proficiencies for those students, for those schools. When we don’t, we hand the students another sheet of paper filled with little bubbles for them to fill in. It seems that we might get better results if we handed them a blank sheet of paper and a paint brush. Terry S. Davis is marketing manager at Popejoy Hall and holds an M.F.A. in dramatic writing from UNM. Read this commentary and other blog posts at popejoypresents.wordpress.com.

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Christo & JeanneClaude: The Tom Golden Collection

echnology can be seen as the death of art and resonant thought. Currents: The Santa Fe International New Media Festival not only denounces this stereotype but also proves the opposite to be true. Celebrating its fifth year as festival host, Parallel Studios presents 40 national and international artists, performers and presenters who combine introspection, creativity and science. These visionaries Currents: The Santa have utilized artistic mediums Fe International and techniques ranging from New Media Festival video and interactive installations, Jun. 13-29 to animation, art-apps, digital Multiple venues dome screenings, experimental FREE documentary filmmaking and currentsnewmedia.org multimedia performance to invite viewers to engage with art physically and mentally. Artists such as Christopher Breedlove and Alexander Love, as well as the Flinching Eye Collective harness inspiration from time, clouds, sleep, technology, language, travel and much more. Currents provides a place for art and technology to weld together in a modern exploration of perspective, science, history and beauty. —Katherine Oostman

or more than 40 years Christo and his wife, the late Jeanne-Claude, have created throughout the world environmental OPENING RECEPTION: installations that are influential and 2-5p, Sat., Jun. 14 on a monumental scale. By wrapping Albuquerque Museum of Art and History well-known objects in fabric, Christo 2000 Mountain NW, and Jeanne-Claude transformed 505.243.7255 buildings, rivers and even islands FREE into something visually striking, albuquerquemuseum.org giving these very public places a new identity. Their works include the wrapping of the Reichstag in Berlin, wrapping 11 islands in Miami’s Biscayne Bay in bright pink fabric, and the 24-mile long curtain in California titled Running Fence. These large-scale projects are temporary, bringing attention to the entire environment of the installation and allowing observers to perceive their surroundings in a new light. Collector Tom Golden has gathered a unique collection that includes original drawings, sculptures, collages and photographs that encapsulates the scope of this duo’s expansive career. Because their instillations were temporary, this collection of preliminary artworks remains as evidence of the projects. —Mateo Coffman

hebang! The Santa Fe Center for SHEBANG! Contemporary Arts is turning 35 11a-7p, Sat., years old this month, and it is not Jun. 14 trying to hide its age. As the longestCenter for Contemporary running contemporary arts organization Arts in the Southwest, CCA is celebrating with 1050 Old Pecos a huge party, and everyone is invited. Trail, Santa Fe, SHEBANG! runs all day at the Center 505.982.1338 for Contemporary Arts in Santa Fe. The FREE event is open to the public and will ccasantafe.org present plenty of entertainment and local food vendors and breweries. As a contemporary arts center, CCA takes a lot of pride in its art and will be presenting some of its most interesting exhibitions all day long. Those exhibitions include Dear Erin Hart, by artist Jessamyn Lovell, created in response to her experience with identity theft; artist Lee Montgomery’s Air Force: Aesthetic Experimentations in Aviation; and award-winning exhibition Center: The Curve by various artists and featuring Guy Martin and Adam Reynolds. Live music performances by artists such as Wagogo, Pollo Frito, Broomdust Caravan and more are scheduled to run throughout the day and evening. CCA really knows how to stage an exhibit — and how to throw a party! —Juliette Horne

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | JUNE 12-25, 2014

FILM

FI LM RE EL By Jordan Mahoney

Another reason to home stream films: people

A Seth McFarlane (Family Guy) tries his hand at western spoof in the New Mexico-shot A Million Days to Die in the West (left), also starring Charlize Theron and Liam Neeson. ABOVE: The set in Texas thriller Cold In July pits Michael C. Hall (Dexter) against veteran actor Sam Shepard.

Cold in July DIRECTED BY JIM MICKLE

4, 8:15p, Jun. 13-19

A Million Ways to Die in the West DIRECTED BY SETH MACFARLANE

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eth MacFarlane, the guru of throwaway gags and popculture references, tries his hand at a comedy Western with A Million Ways to Die in the West, a tale of a cowardly sheep farmer and his rise to western glory. The colorful Howdy Doody set design is a “wrapped candy” for the eyes, and the gaggle

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of supporting actors make the most of their one-dimensional roles (Giovanni Ribisi, Sarah Silverman, Neil Patrick Harris — all great). As a result, MacFarlane stands out as the weak link. Although he’s a terrific voice actor and skilled in joke delivery, he has no screen presence, and his lengthy rants of why the Wild West sucks are neither profound nor newsworthy. Charlize Theron, as the love interest, almost sells their chemistry as credible, but it’s a stretch. And despite some jokes that drag and fall flat, a few gutbusters and some unexpected cameos might make A Million Ways at least worth checking out.

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roving that a leading man can rock a mullet, a postDexter Michael C. Hall stars as a white-bread frame store employee, Richard Dane, who accidentally kills a burglar in the middle of the night and is subsequently stalked by the thief’s recently paroled father (Sam Shepard). Set in East Texas, 1989, the film’s pulpy noir is thickened by the moist southern air, and it’s hard to tell whether Dane’s sweaty visage is from the humidity or the threat of death. What’s unique about Cold in July is the drastic change of tone, which turns from a Cape Fear-type of suspense to a buddy crime film,

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as Dane ends up joining forces with the man who was trying to kill him. The film is a fun look at the Texas underbelly, full of secrets, beer and snuff films. There’s nothing highbrow about the bluecollar settings (frame shops, VHS rental stores), nor the delightfully cheesy synth score, and in this case, that’s just fine. (Author of the novel Cold in July, Joe Lansdale, will attend the opening June 13, 8:15p screening for a Q&A.)

Palo Alto DIRECTED BY GIA COPPOLA

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f you’ve ever looked back at your teenage years in cringing shame, Palo Alto, directed by Gia Coppola (the newest to emerge from the film director Francis Ford Coppola clan), will resonate deep within as it paints a vivid picture of adolescent egocentrism. Stringing together a number of James Franco’s short stories, the plot is as aimless as these reckless kids, but the film mostly follows April (an endearing Emma Roberts), a disconcerted youth who is preyed upon by her soccer coach, played by Franco himself, proving that — with this and Spring Breakers — he’s best when he’s creepy. Teddy, April’s mutual crush, is similarly lost, dealing with the ramifications of drunk driving as well as his psychotic “best friend.” The stoner dialogue might kill a few brain cells (an inferior Kids, in this aspect), but the film itself has moments of anti-nostalgic profundity, filtered through a dreamy tone and score. Nothing of true consequence, but a poignant, stylish first output from Coppola.

bout a month ago, I wrote a column about how I wished more new releases were instantly available on Video on Demand (VOD). In the hope of exploring that idea a bit more, I created a segment I lovingly call, “Movies You Can Watch In Your Underwear, Or In Somebody Else’s Underwear (We Won’t Judge).” At the risk of becoming a hermit, I have sacrificed my social life to find movies you can watch at home and then talk to the filmmakers behind them. I’ve found a treasure trove of titles made by wonderful independent filmmakers eager to talk about their passion projects. One of those treasures is a little romantic coming-of-age comedy called Putzel. It stars Jack Carpenter (I Love You Beth Cooper) as Walter Himmelstein, an awkward, nervous teen lovingly dubbed “Putzel” by his friends and family. Putzel clings to familiarity, so much that he irrationally fears leaving his Upper West Side Manhattan neighborhood. His only aspirations are to take over his uncle’s fish emporium, a job he essentially already has. These dreams are promptly disrupted by the arrival of Sally, played by Melanie Lynskey (Two and a Half Men). Sally twists her way into Putzel’s life by becoming romantically involved with his soon-to-be retired, and already married uncle Sid, played by John Pankow (Mad About You). This budding relationship threatens Putzel’s fishy future, and all things familiar. I had the pleasure of talking with comedian Susie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm), who plays Sid’s wife, Putzel’s Aunt Gilda. This film gave her an opportunity to show a more serious side of herself. “It was a very different role for me, kind of a serious role, which I like to take, because people just think I’m Susie Greene. Which I’m not,” Essman said. “They sent me the script and offered me the part, which happens a lot, but usually the scripts suck. “I think writing a good script is the hardest thing in the whole world,” Essman continued. “You can possibly make a good movie from a bad script, but I think that’s really difficult. So I liked the script, I liked the character. She’s kind of the heart and soul of the movie. She’s just this kind of the warm, nurturing, maternal character, and it just appealed to me. It’s a really sweet movie. It’s funny, but it’s not sweet sappy, it’s got an edge to it, and it’s got a great cast.” When I explained to Essman my switch to VOD, she understood. “I never go to movie theaters anymore,” Essman said. When I asked why, she simply said, “People.” I asked if it was an irrational fear, like Putzel’s. She laughed. “You know, it’s germs. Just an irrational fear of everything. People misbehave too much at movie theaters and I get angry. I would just rather watch something in the privacy of my own home. Unless it’s a movie you have to see on the big screen.” As an afterthought, she added, “Putzel is a perfect example of a great movie to watch at home for a date night. Make a nice dinner, it’s a sweet romantic comedy, and watch it on your big screen.” I’m always a fan of bringing a date home. I think we should heed Essman’s advice. Putzel is available to watch now at home on VOD services like iTunes, Amazon and essentially any gaming platform. Dan Gutierrez is host of Directors Cut Radio Program (directorscutradio.com). He can be reached at dan@directorscutradio.com.

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

Look at what demands your relationships make on you. Consider what you’re expected to sacrifice, or what you think you have to give up, especially if it involves an element of your identity. Consider the ways in which your affiliation with another person demands that you compromise your sense of right and wrong. Recent, subtle shifts in your astrology indicate that what is normally difficult to see is now easier to perceive. What has evolved is that you can feel your own values more clearly; you know what you hold dear, whether it’s an idea, a way of life or an approach to love. Once you have that context, it’s much easier to see the ways that what others say and do violates your sensibilities. Clinging to your values in the face of adversity is one thing; living them boldly is another — and now is the time to make, and act on, that distinction. TAURUS (APR. 19-MAY 20)

Venus has returned to your birth sign: you’re getting a boost of confidence in understanding a matter of commitment that may have been testing your endurance. Commitment is not a competition, though it’s often presented that way. Controlling another person is not a precondition of being committed to them, though that’s a narrative that we are often conned into believing. Every conscious person has that moment when they discover that they must adopt different relationship values than the ones that they got from their parents, and for you this time has arrived. Fortunately, you know more than your parents did, you have more options, and you’re very likely to be more self-aware. What has not changed is the ongoing influence of peer pressure to make stupid decisions. Don’t fall for it. GEMINI (MAY 20-JUN. 21)

The recent New Moon in your birth sign has demonstrated how good it feels to act in unison with yourself — mind and body, heart and soul. Your solar charts describe mighty goals, and state that you have a vision for yourself that’s becoming clearer every day. It will take strength and focus to meet those goals, and that begins and ends with being in harmony with yourself. Most of us are taught to fight ourselves. Simone de Beauvoir in her masterpiece “The Second Sex” described how women are raised to spend so much time in conflict with themselves that they have little time to rise to the challenges of the world. Wilhelm Reich described the plight of the “little man,” the man who is conditioned to feel small, worthless and powerless, and is therefore weak and miserable. So it seems that everyone is in the same boat. To rise up and meet the challenges of creativity and career, you must be aligned with yourself, and get over any delusion of littleness. You would do well to have these things be your first goal, every day of the week, for every decision you make. CANCER (JUN. 21-JUL. 22)

If you have something to say, particularly to an intimate partner, family member or therapist, this is the time to say it. Humanity in its current state has plenty that it bottles up, and after a while, these secrets come to define us; they shape who and what a person is. For the next couple of weeks, you may have a rare perspective on how this process works for you, and you can actually do something about it. That something begins with tapping your body-knowledge, then translating that into words — no matter how imprecisely they may seem to describe your situation. You must start somewhere, and that means opening up to yourself. As you do, information will come through from your dreams, which will serve as a healing modality on its own and help you put matters into context. You will have the option to initiate conversations with one or two people with whom it’s absolutely necessary. That will open up other possibilities; one step at a time. LEO (JUL. 22-AUG. 23)

You need to get out more — and not just for social purposes, but also for business

by Eric Francis • planetwaves.net

purposes. You can walk the line between them just fine and have fun in any event, though it’s clear that you need a wider conversation than you normally get to have. This will serve two purposes — one is that you’ll be able to consider more diverse points of view, which I suggest you instigate by engaging people in conversation. Second is that you will get to overcome certain insecurities that have become more noticeable in the past year or so. What seems to be happening is that your viewpoint is being confined to a smaller place, thus, it cannot stretch out like it might otherwise. When you do get out and among others, make sure you converse with people about anything and everything, no matter how weird. Listen to what others say about their existence and you’ll learn about yours.

it’s a direct revelation of truth. Observe the visual world around you for symbols that have personal or universal meaning. This isn’t because everything you see is indeed a divine message (though the case could be made that it is, from a metaphysical standpoint). Rather, I suggest you do everything you can to keep your mind open to the cosmos. If you do, you’ll notice things that you might not have noticed had you considered it all the average, ordinary stuff that most people will think of it as being. Notice, in particular, the quest, desire or struggle for the people to orient on healing. Listen to what they say and notice the choices they make, no matter how small or meager they may seem. Notice that value taking hold anywhere around you — anywhere at all.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP. 22)

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 20)

If you have to solve the same problem repeatedly, you’re not really solving it. If you figure something out and come up with the same solution again and again, you’re probably not taking action. The New Moon in your 10th house of achievement is an invitation to do things differently. That means setting new goals, and approaching them with different strategies. The upcoming Mercury retrograde is calling on you to take a more intuitive approach to what you do, rather than a logical one. I don’t mean an emotional approach, though at this point there is no denying what you’re feeling; there is no denying what you want or what you need. Intuition is gentler, quieter and contains more specific information than most other forms of inner contact. It may contain a caution but rarely contains actual fear. So if you’re feeling fear, I suggest you look into what that’s about. Your solar chart suggests you ask yourself about the fear of going deep. Since you want to go deep, you’ll have to confront that issue. LIBRA (SEP. 22-OCT. 23)

You have all kinds of plans, you’ve been unusually decisive and yet you may be wondering how much progress you’ve made the past month or so. The real marker of progress is your direction of movement, not how far you’ve come. Look for evidence that you’re more committed to what you’re doing. Look at what you’ve let go of that was not working for you. Consider the extent to which you express the value you hold for the important people and situations in your life. Notice whether you show up someplace significant, and how you feel when you do. Do you feel more confident than you have in the past? Your astrology describes you as internalizing or dialing-in personality features that are not typical to what you’ve done in the past. So this may be a tentative kind of confidence, what you might feel in an unfamiliar place but knowing you have the experience and maturity to handle anything that might turn up. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 22)

What happens when you get what you want is always an interesting reality check. Not everyone is happy about it. Not everyone is comfortable. Some people are thrilled and others are resentful. Some feel entitled and some feel guilty. Some want more, and some are eager to share. So, I would put the question to you -- how do you feel when you get what you ask for? Next level or layer, how do you feel honestly wanting who or what you want? How do you feel when you notice or see whomever or whatever that is? Some people feel control, some feel greed, some feel desire, some feel appreciation, some feel a focusing of their intent. Your astrology calls for careful reflection on your responses to who or whatever you may desire, inquiring deeper than you might ordinarily go, noticing things subtler than you might usually observe. Pay particular attention to fear that may arise, in any of its many forms. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 22)

For a little while, consider everything a potential message from the gods. You’re philosophical, curious and adventurous enough to do this. Listen carefully to what people say and imagine, for a moment, that

If you are trying to sort out the difference between self-esteem and narcissism, I have a clue for you. I know that these two ideas are often confused or conflated, and that’s a problem. It’s necessary to center one’s life on oneself, but there are many ways to do that. One way to distinguish them is to notice whether you’re interested in other people for their sake rather than for your own. The problem with narcissism is that it really does not care — either what happens to others, or how they may feel about someone with this issue. There is a kind of chilly emotional detachment to narcissism, and that is what makes it such a problem. If you care, show that you do. Don’t play it cool; be real. Say it in words and demonstrate it in deeds. Allow yourself to be part of someone else’s existence in a real way. This calls for vulnerability, the real thing. Now, if you happen to discover that you don’t really care so much? You can start by inquiring as to how that came to be. Once again it comes back to vulnerability. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 19)

There’s a direct relationship between insecurity that has its root in a sense of being injured, and the potential to be an equal partner to others. The two ideas mirror one another. If you have some sense of yourself as injured, then the idea that you could be someone’s equal will seem to lack any credibility. It might even be too frightening to consider. The sensation may be, if I am actually met on level ground, then this person may see through me. They may see what I’m struggling with. They may figure out how hurt I feel. Now, all of this is an idea. There is not the perfect, independent person, and anyway if you ever meet one, they would know the path that it took to get there. Part of being an equal partner involves having a healthy relationship to the plight and the quest of being human, which these days is pretty challenging. That is the level ground — it’s not about perfect people getting together to be perfect, or injured people getting together to be injured. And this level ground — well, it starts inside of you.

THE AMERICAN VALUES CLUB CROSSWORD “Head Disorder” By Ben Tausig. Difficulty 2.5/5 ACROSS 1 All-night-long pill 6 Midwest brewery name 11 AVERAGE ONE IN RUSSIA IS 200, COME LIVE HERE IT IS FINE 14 Ring bearer? 15 “Invisible Cities” author Calvino 16 THANK YOU TO THIS GP. FOR A GREAT TIME IN SOCHI 17 Etsy shop with tablecloths and bedding that eviscerate the bourgeoisie? 19 Polymer in protein production, briefly 20 Prepared 21 Nook, e.g. 23 Patented maneuver in the communist sport of air dressage? 28 Shots that might get spiked 29 Space bar neighbor 30 “Nebraska” director Alexander 31 Forensics show considering a Quantico spinoff 32 Roman meeting places 34 ___’easter (storm affecting NYC) 35 Fan club for South Americans who like thick mustaches and propaganda?

40 Army, navy, and air force: Abbr. 41 KEEPS SELFISHLY, AS UKRAINE HAD BEEN DOING WITH CRIMEA 42 Word before Lingus or Arann, in Irish aviation 44 Big name in data storage 47 Deadly wartime hazard: Abbr. 48 Herr’s partner 49 Issue of a U.S. beauty magazine historic for being the first sent to post‑Soviet Russia? 53 Seller of sidewalk chalk 54 Antlered Yellowstone creature 55 PLACE A MAN CAN WEAR JEWELRY, IF HE WANTS US TO PUT HIM ON A WATCHLIST 56 What this puzzle’s theme (and some of its clues) received? 62 Great Basin peyote user 63 Social planning site with a pre-Facebook heyday 64 Antlered Yellowstone creature 65 Made small talk with, perhaps 66 New, in Nicaragua

67 Pill taken to go? DOWN 1 Org. with a concussion problem 2 Rock with metal 3 Violent boss 4 Pindar et al. 5 Erogenous and frigid areas, for two 6 Keane who was a contemporary of Charles Schultz 7 Painful peeing problem: Abbr. 8 Most mentally together 9 Judge’s helper 10 Enticements for Pooh 11 Leave hanging? 12 Continued 13 French cousin of euchre 18 NASDAQ purchase 22 1977 video gaming debut 23 “No Scrubs” R&B trio 24 “Friends” friend 25 Words in passing? 26 Tale that’s spun 27 /’s and \’s 32 Gets blown by a gust of wind, as a door 33 ABUNDANT RUSSIAN RESOURCE THAT ONLY NICE, NON‑SANCTIONING NATIONS CAN HAVE

34 Remind and remind and remind 36 Goodwill 37 Credence Clearwater Revival song about a California city 38 ___ a soul 39 Navy special ops acronym 43 Bemoan 44 Ancient Greek lecture hall 45 Use a Sodastream on, say 46 Red Bordeaux wine 47 How MLB games almost never end 48 Kentucky vault located on Bullion Blvd. 50 Candy heart profession 51 Console advertised in Fred Savage’s “The Wizard,” casually 52 Viscous stuff 57 Rumored Apple streaming device 58 “The Matrix” name 59 Vote-seeker, casually 60 COUNTRY WITH FEWER MEDALS THAN RUSSIA AT SOCHI, ALSO FEWER REAL MEN 61 ___-Mex cuisine

PISCES (FEB. 19-MAR. 20)

When I sat down at my desk in April 1995 to write the first Planet Waves horoscope, I don’t think I could have imagined writing my 1,000th column. Yet here we are, nearly 20 years later, and I am grateful for that. Being a horoscope writer is mysterious enough perceived from the outside. From the inside, it’s the experience of getting to write to you — and that means ongoing introspection. The beauty of writing horoscopes is that to do so, I must carefully consider every aspect pattern I write about from 12 distinct points of view, and write both to and from that perspective. I would not want to be a horoscope writer were I not a Pisces, because Pisces is the ultimate sign of “shape shift and see things from 12 points of view.” That kind of holistic viewpoint is one essence of Pisces, and of Chiron in Pisces, and if you step fully into that perspective you will see the world in a way that few people can see. I believe that is a gift, given for a purpose, and in Pisces fashion, intended to serve the greatest good for all concerned.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS THU

Beyond Meditation Explore inner peace and increased awareness by chanting HU. 9:4510:15a, FREE HIGHLAND SENIOR CENTER, 2501 SAN PEDRO NE, 505.265.7388

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Party on the Patio Enjoy music and food under the stars. 6-9:30p, $10 PUEBLO HARVEST CAFE 2401 12TH NW, 505.724.3510

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B2B Expo Food, drinks, networking and more. 5-8p, $20

FRI

AND JUN. 14: SCREENING

Visitors This film reveals humanity’s trancelike relationship with technology, shot in black and white digital 4k projection. 7p, Fri.; 1p, Sat. $6-$8

SUN SAT

Knitting and Crochet Circle Join in this group of needle craft enthusiasts. 11:30a-1:30p, FREE OFFCENTER ARTS 808 PARK SW, 505.247.1172

offcenterarts.org BOOK SIGNING

HARWOOD ART MUSEUM 238 LEDOUX, TAOS, 575.758.9826

Hot, Sultry Summer of Romance

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Hot, Sultry Summer of Romance NM authors Katie Lane, Celeste Bradley, Jeffe Kennedy and Darynda Jones join forces to discuss their latest romantic/fantasy releases. 3:30p, FREE

THROUGH JUN. 15:

Fine Art & Wine Festival Enjoy Father’s Day in the mountains at this festival. Check website for details

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EXPO NM, 300 SAN PEDRO NE, 505.828.0574

SCREENING

PAGE ONE BOOKSTORE 5850 EUBANK NE, 505.294.2026

The Raven

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Starring classic horror stars Boris Karloff and Béla Lugosi, this 1935 horror classic was famously inspired by author Edgar Allan Poe. Karloff plays a fugitive murderer and Lugosi a mad surgeon with a diabolical torture chamber. 8-9:15p, $5-$7

BOOK SIGNING

SCREENING

Maria the Korean Bride The story of a woman feeling the pressure to wed and her way of dealing with it. 7p, FREE SOUTH BROADWAY CULTURAL CENTER 1025 BROADWAY SE, 505.848.1320

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KIMO THEATRE 421 CENTRAL NW, 505.768.3522

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Granger’s Threat: A Murder Mystery Laced with a Web of Lies and Familial Contempt Teresa Pijoan discusses and signs her new book. 1-3p, FREE TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS 2012 SOUTH PLAZA NW, 505.242.7204

Heights Summerfest Enjoy entertainment and more Enjoy food, crafts and music by The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies. in the NE Heights 5-10p, FREE CULTURAL SERVICES ABQ NORTH DOMINGO PARK, WYOMING & CARMEL

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ONGOING SUN. THROUGH NOV:

Rail Yards Market Take in artists, food, vendors, educators and more. 9a-3p, FREE RAIL YARDS MARKET THE RAIL YARDS IN BARELAS, 771 1ST SW, 505.203.6200

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Art in the Park Music and children’s art is a part of this Father’s Day event. 9:30a-3:30p, FREE LA ENTRADA PARK, CORRALES, 505.688.0100

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TUE

TUE.-THU. THROUGH AUG: WORKSHOP FOR

Kids Summer Open Studio The studio is open and loaded with art supplies for kids only, under 12 must have a guardian present. 10a, FREE OFFCENTER ARTS 808 PARK SW, 505.247.1172

offcenterarts.org SCREENING

On Sat., June 21, the New Mexico Brewers’ Guild will take over the upstart Railyards venue (1100 2nd SW, 202.768.3556) for the first ever Yards Craft Beer Premier. Twenty breweries from across the state will be on hand, including Chama River, Taos Mesa, Blue Corn and La Cumbre. Live music by Anthony Leon and the Chain and Man No Sober will be paired with local food trucks Supper, Irrational Pie, Sebastiano’s and Joe S. Sausage. Event starts at 4p. Tickets are $15 in advance, available at holdmyticket.com. Info: nmbeer.com

Rise of the Cybermen/The Age of Steel See David Tennant on the big screen as the Tenth Doctor in this two-part story with never-before seen content. 7:30p, CHECK WEBSITE FOR PRICE

Long Form Improv

The Yards Craft Beer Premier

Stop in and join the fun. 7:30p, $5

Breweries from throughout NM will showcase their products. 4p, $25

TEATRO PARAGUAS 3205 CALLE MARIE, SANTA FE, 505.577.2679

CINEMARK + REGAL THEATERS, LOCATIONS VARY

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FRI

WED

Upaya Dharma Talk Led by Joshin Byrnes, open to the public. 5:30-6:30p, FREE UPAYA ZEN CENTER 1404 CERRO GORDO, SANTA FE, 505.986.8518

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THU

THROUGH JUN. 22: PERFORMANCE

Shakespeare on the Plaza: Romeo & Juliet

Opera Unveiled 2014 Desiree Mays will talk about her latest non-fiction work, Opera Unveiled 2014. 6p, FREE PAGE ONE BOOKSTORE 5850 EUBANK NE, 505.294.2026

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SAT

ABQ Yoga Gathering Various styles of yoga, teachers and temperatures, benefiting Carrie Tingley Children’s Hospital. 9:30a-6p, $15-$60

Enjoy this classic brought to life at Civic Plaza, against a NM backdrop, perfect for a summer evening. 7:30p, $5-$15

BLISSFUL HOT YOGA 4300 PASEO DEL NORTE, 505.688.7772

CIVIC PLAZA, DOWNTOWN, 505.247.8600

Buttefiles, Moths, and Catepillars!

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Karen’s Card Committee Make card for yourself or as gifts. 3p, FREE OFFCENTER ARTS 808 PARK SW, 505.247.1172

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NM Museum of Natural History will be on hand to teach you all about butterlies. 2-3p, FREE LOMA COLORADO MAIN LIBRARY 755 LOMA COLORADO NE, 505.891.5013

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ABQ RAIL YARDS 1100 2ND SW, 202.768.3556

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SUN

WORKSHOP

Get Happy Join this discussion followed by an hour-long dance fitness class, all in the name of finding happiness within. 11a-1p, $10 STUDIO SWAY, 1100 SAN MATEO NE #32, 505.710.5096

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A Great Wonder: Lost Children of Sudan Free viewing of this moving documentary in honor of World Refuge Day. 12:30p, FREE must rsvp THE GUILD CINEMA 3405 CENTRAL NE

rsvp: nicole.stanisfer@redcross.com or 505.248.3025

Introduction to Tea 101 Learn about the main categories of tea. Classes are limited, must rsvp. 3-4:30p, $15 THE FRAGRANT LEAF 3207 SILVER SE, 202.255.0522

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MON

Film Talk The NM Film Office will give an informal talk and answer questions about the film industry in NM. 6:30-7:30p, FREE LOMA COLORADO MAIN LIBRARY 755 LOMA COLORADO NE, 505.891.5013

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