School of Wine • July 24-August 6, 2014 by Local iQ Magazine

an unversed writing intern gets a crash course in grape expectations

FILM

An insider’s take on Albuquerque’s 48 Hour Film Project

ART

Santa Fe artist Andrew Montoya crafts santos with a 21st century flair

INside WINE PUBLISHER

Summer wine goes blind for a handul of tasters eager to teach a young intern the ins and outs of wine.

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Tedeschi Trucks Band returns for a fundraising performance benefitting New Day Youth Services.

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With summer in full swing, tomatoes and melons make for barbecue dishes that are “ice cold.”

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PHOTO/WRITING INTERNS

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ON THE COVER

FI L M Local iQ film writer Dan Gutierrez gets an inside view of the wildly popular 48 Hour Film Project.

M USI C Texas rock band of legend the Toadies had its career cut short, but managed a return to full glory.

CONTRIBUTORS

A R TS With traditional techniques learned from his aunt, Andrew Montoya evolves an art form.

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Arts Events............... 29 Community Events.32 Live Music................. 22

Book Review............... 7 Marquee........................ 5 Places To Be................4 Smart Music...............25 Smart Arts................. 30 Crossword.................. 31 Horoscope................. 31

COLUM N S Aural Fix.................... 26 Curious Townie........... 7 Fabu...............................6 Lessons In Love........ 12 Stir It Up.......................9

Photographer Wes Naman captures iQ writing intern Mateo Coffman after he completed a very informal yet informative “iQ Wine Class.” Clothing provided by Izzy Martin — Joseph Abril linen suit jacket, Gitman vintage nautical tie, Universal Works canvas deck shorts and Gitman vintage blue spring oxford button down shirt.

EDITORIAL Mateo Coffman Eric Francis Dan Gutierrez Ashkii Hatathlie Juliette Horne Randy Kolesky Kristin Kurens Ana Loiselle Jim & Linda Maher Sam Melada Katixa Mercier Nathan New Katherine Oostman

Shavone Otero Ronnie Reynolds David Steinberg Ben Tuasig Lisa VanDyke Brown Steven J. Westman DISTRIBUTION Ben Adams Kristina De Santiago Kurt Laffan David Leeder Distributech

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PLACES TO BE

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Wildlife Music Festival

Jurassic After Hours: An Adult Camp-In

Silver City CLAY Festival

7:30p-7:30a, Sat.-Sun., Jul. 26-27

Wed.-Sun., Jul. 30-Aug. 3

t might be the perfect combination of nature and music. The Wildlife West Musical Festival, a three-day summer celebration with a folksy flavor, is just the ticket for a little mountain relaxation. The Wildlife West Nature Park’s amphitheater and indoor “bean barn” will feature performances by nine acts spanning as many genres. No matter if you prefer bluegrass, swing, Irish or other styles of acoustic music, there’s something for you, with groups like the Hot Club of Cowtown and The Gregg Daigle Band. Music isn’t all the Wildlife West Fest has to offer, either. Contests and other entertainment will run throughout the event, as well as open jams and special activities for visitors. There’s even a “chuck wagon” barbecue dinner on Friday that’s included in the ticket price. You may attend any single day of this event, but why not all three? —JH

CELEBRATION ID Live! 5:30-7p, Fri.; 9a-9:15p, Sat.; 9a-6p, Sun., Jul. 25-27 International District, 505.980.6218

FREE idabq.com

n exercise in communitybuilding and a statement of neighborhood identity, ID Live! is a celebration of Albuquerque’s International District (or ID), the neighborhood that falls between Lomas and Gibson, San Mateo and Wyoming. It’s home to a richly diverse population where multiple languages and numerous cultures live side by side. Friday kicks off with a photo exhibit chronicling some of the faces you’ll find in the ID. Saturday offers chances to make mosaic stepping-stones or contribute to a community mural. Bring a picnic dinner to the New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial Park and immerse yourself in this wonderful community before capping off your night with a short-film festival. Sunday makes your weekend even more jampacked with a block party on southeast San Mateo. ID Live! is a culmination of the first phase in Stories of Route 66: The International District Project, a two-year endeavor that brings together the neighborhood’s many cultures through art, music and design. —MC

Silver City, 575.538.5560

Prices vary clayfestival.com

holdmyticket.com naturalhistoryfoundation.org

dinosaur slumber party? Well, almost. For the first time ever, The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is hosting an adult sleepover. This grown-up jamboree, replete with dancing, cash bars, stand-up comedians and a Jurassic Park movie marathon held on the fivestory-tall DynaTheater screen, is designed to awake the kid in you. Stake out your sleeping territory before enjoying a complimentary dinner with a trivia quiz provided by Geeks Who Drink. Soak up pre-history as you wander the exhibits, or listen to lectures on insects and sex. Don’t think a sleepover is complete without munchies? An insect tasting will be held to satisfy any craving you may have! When you awake next to your newfound dinosaur buddies the following morning, continental breakfast will be served. This unique camp-in is sure to thrill any adult who just hasn’t quite grown up yet. —MC

CONCERT Tim McGraw 7p, Sun., Jul. 27 Isleta Amphitheater 5601 University SE, 505.452.5100

$40.25-$263.25 isletaamphitheater.net

im McGraw first struck country gold 20 years ago and has been a prolific force in the music industry ever since. His second album in two years, Sundown Heaven Town, will be released in September, and he’s ready to put on a show. McGraw has always set himself apart from his counterparts because he isn’t afraid of change. While his songs are still very much country, he strives to give his music an innovative and contemporary spin. The upcoming album is his most experimental — electric guitars shred alongside McGraw’s classic twang in the partyanthem “Southern Girl,” while delicate piano accompanies R&B-like harmonizing in his heartbreakingly honest “Meanwhile Back at Mama’s.” That doesn’t mean McGraw is going to forget about performing his biggest hits. His shows are always engaging and entertaining, and his Duke City appearance should be no exception. —MC

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ome celebrate clay, mud and earth — and experience how these basic elements represent and evoke New Mexico’s history and tradition — at the third annual edition of this festival. Watch a claymation film with the kids, contort clay in multiple ceramic workshops and listen to lectures on the preservation of stone and adobe buildings. Various sites around Silver City will host activities, all for your clay-crafting pleasure. If you get tired of creating your own masterpieces, relax with a free yoga session, or soak up some of the exhibits dotting the town. You can dig into a mud pie contest, or even lose yourself in an adobe labyrinth. Don’t want to get your hands dirty? Bring a little mud magic home with you by shopping at the CLAYfest Market, a tantalizing way to experience the beauty of clay and the many ways artists use it as expression. —MC

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$95

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wildlifewest.org

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$25, Fri. & Sat.; $15, Sun.

NM Museum of Natural History and Science 1801 Mountain NW, 505.841.2800

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Wildlife West Nature Park 87 N. Frontage, Edgewood, 505.281.7655

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6p, Fri.; 11a-10p, Sat.; 11a6p, Sun., Jul. 25-27

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The where to go and what to do from July 24-August 6

FOOD Taste of ABQ 12-4p, Sat., Aug. 2 ABQ Uptown 2200 Louisiana NE

$20 Tickets: eventbrite.com

icking the sidewalks may be the most literal way to get a taste of Albuquerque, but we’re not going to suggest that. We have something a little more delicious in mind. Taste of ABQ features a compilation of more than 20 of Albuquerque’s finest dining establishments at ABQ Uptown. Sample all sorts of cuisine while sipping offerings from the best local breweries and wineries. Your ticket entitles you to try dishes from restaurants such as Fan Tang, Elaine’s, ABQ Brewpub, Artichoke Café, Marcello’s Chophouse and Blue Plate Catering, as well as Chocolate Cartel, Frost Gelato, Cafe Bien, Cake Fetish, Casa Rondena Winery, Stumbling Steer, California Pizza Kitchen, Sheraton Uptown, Vernon’s and Zacatecas taco + tequila among many others. There will also be live musical performances, activities for the family and a fashion show. What better way to capture the essence of Albuquerque than by the mouthful? —JH

MARQUEE

Bosque morning Open space hikes offer respite from demands of the urban environment BY ASHKII HATATHLIE

rom the shadow of the Sandia Mountains, to winding arroyos cutting their way toward the cottonwood Bosque, to farmlands rich in cultural traditions and natural history, to dormant volcanoes that created the West Mesa and the grasslands beyond, Albuquerque’s open spaces define the city. With nearly 29,000 acres of secured open space, the City of Albuquerque’s Parks and Recreation Department Open Space Division is one of the most progressive programs in the country. The city’s open-space holdings in the Bosque include more than 5,000 acres. The properties were purchased primarily through sales taxes and bond issues. Vern Huser, a renowned author, naturalist and volunteer with the city’s Open Space Visitor MARQUEE Center, and Michael Mock, visitor center staff Bosque member, combined their Wild Hike expertise and recently took PHOTO BY WES NAMAN 9-11a, Sun., Aug. 3 It’s easy to forget that a major river runs through the heart of Albuquerque, with miles of trails that provide a quick escape from the me on a personal guided 6500 COORS NW, demands of urban living. The City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Division hosts once-a-month guided Bosque hikes with trained natutour of the Bosque. These 505.897.8831 ralists. The next one is scheduled for Aug. 3. free walks, across a series FREE cabq.gov/openspace of trails that weave along upon the leaves, the growing direction of the porcupines climb cottonwood trees to take people who venture out to embark the river are known as the plant — Huser enthusiastically shared every refuge during the heat of the day, then come upon these hikes. Bosque wild Hike and are intricate detail. down during cooler evening and morning Huser, Mock and I met at the Open open to the public on the temperatures. We listened to the rustling of Approaching the heart of the Bosque, we Space Visitor Center on north Coors, where I first Sunday of every month. leaves and the distant sound of water flowing stopped at a canal bridge to observe the was given a quick tour of the property before down the Rio Grande. It’s easy to get caught up in the demands masterful craft of compiled wood debris left leaving the parking lot to walk alongside an of urban environments. Oftentimes we by the beavers. Through Huser’s insight I If you suddenly find yourself interested in irrigation canal that would later lead us to a forget that a hike, run or walk immersed learned that beavers actually construct dams experiencing a little piece of my adventure, trail. Being that it rained the evening prior, within the great outdoors is just a few miles to raise the river level, so that their watery I implore you to visit any of Albuquerque’s from our own backyards. From the Bosque the morning started off cool and humid. The homes won’t freeze in the winter months. open spaces, and especially to go out on a to the foothills, petroglyphs or West Mesa We quickly found ourselves on a trail guided tour. smell of fresh-cut alfalfa lingered from the volcanoes, the trails are bountiful and there alongside jetty jacks. These iron x-shaped valley just below the visitor center. As you look toward Albuquerque and its are plenty of opportunities to get away. tripods were flood-control devices installed neighboring residential developments, At the very beginning of the tour, Huser in the 1950s to create a blockade, stop debris Huser received an award for New Mexico think about the changes this land has dove right into sharing all that he knows within the floodplain and slow the river. Outdoor Leadership and Conservation seen and what it might look like had open about plant life. From weeds to shrubs to Remnants of a different philosophy of river Education and Environment Advocacy back space not been protected. Whether you’re trees, Huser picked up and pointed out maintenance, many of these jetty jacks have in 1957. To say that he is well versed in the hiking, biking, picnicking or escaping the plants, quickly telling me which were foreign been removed in recent years. outdoors would be an understatement. As a demands of the urban environment, take and which were native to the Southwest. school teacher for 23 years, and as a rafting We cooled off under the shade of majestic the time to enjoy our plants and wildlife Observing whether or not plants were drying cottonwood trees while Mock searched their habitat, watersheds, archaeological sites and instructor and river guide, Huser enjoys limbs for porcupines. He explained that aesthetic views. volunteering and sharing his knowledge with up or in full bloom, the insects that dwelled

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RETAIL

Organic and natural skin care? Why, Yes!

t’s been far too long since we talked skin care. Let’s change that right now, shall we? Open the door to the space on the corner west of Jubilation Wine and Spirits, and your psyche exhales. This is Yes Organic Boutique and Spa (3420 Lomas NE, 602.295.2278, yesorganicboutique.com), a luxe-yet-unassuming skin care oasis that exudes comfort and calm. And the scent of this place … indescribable … I strongly suspect this is what heaven smells like. Yes is the brainchild of owner Indigo Verton. With cascading blonde curls, gorgeous eyes and a sparkling personality, Verton is reminiscent of a younger Carol Kane. She has lived organically since childhood, growing up on a remote ranch in Northern California, where her family raised all their own food. An aesthetician of 10 years, Verton and her family moved to Albuquerque two years ago for her archeologist husband’s job (“He’s gotta dig where the digging’s good,” she quips). As she searched the city for organic and natural beauty products for herself, she was often unsatisfied — this was the impetus for Yes. “I decided to open my own place, where I could offer a completely organic facial and provide 100 percent natural products that my clients could customize for themselves according to their needs and preferences,” she says. She succeeded with flying colors. Yes is an absolute delight, providing premier organic products and services with VIP service and sincere appreciation. First, the products: She carries the illustrious

Hungarian organic and eco-friendly skin care line Éminence. Widely revered among celebs and top beauty editors, Éminence plants a tree for every product sold. You’ll also find locally hand-crafted artisanal lines of natural beauty products and spray perfumes in the Yes boutique. Shaving kits, herbs, eye pillows, organic teas, heirloom cacao, aromatherapy, personalized gift baskets and more — Yes has it all. If that’s not enough, Yes is also an organic beauty apothecary. How fab is that?! Verton distills her own essential oils and hydrosols inhouse, and mixes custom perfumes and beauty products using organic and wild-crafted natural ingredients. Her smart staff of aestheticians, cosmetologists and herbologists will mix a personal blend for you or guide you through mixing your own bath and body creations, including balms, oils, salts, body butter and more. Fab party alert: Grab a pal and head to the Yes apothecary for monthly mixing parties (visit the Yes Facebook page for party and promo dates). Divine! Next, the treatments: The Yes treatment room

PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

Indigo Verton, aesthetician, is the owner of Yes Organic Boutique and Spa, where the emphasis is on personalized treatments and eco-friendly skin care products.

is perfectly dim and inviting, featuring abundant fresh flowers, gentle music and shelves stocked with gobs of organic products in funky apothecary bottles and jars. The attached private bathroom is a nice touch. An Éminence facial belongs on every spa aficionado’s bucket list. Each product used for my treatment felt so luxurious, gliding across my skin with velvety smoothness. Verton’s gentle, skilled touch soothed me into bliss in seconds flat. This is a rich, thorough facial, complete with extractions. My combination skin responded very well, with zero post-treatment redness. I was sent home with a jar of French yellow clay to pull out skin toxins. It has been a godsend for erasing blemishes in record time. Where have

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you been all my life, magic clay?! I’ll use this product for many years to come. Yes also offers waxing, threading and, soon, massage therapy. Parents: There is an adorable little playroom for your little ones to enjoy while you explore the boutique and spa. With facials ranging from $20 to $65, Yes makes organic skin care available to anyone. Nurses and teachers get 15 percent off. “We feel they should be appreciated even when they sleep,” Verton declares, “but all of our customers deserve the best.” A warm Fabü welcome to Indigo Verton and Yes Organic Boutique and Spa. I look forward to many more visits to this magnificent place. Heads-up: The column is going on a brief hiatus. This dame has a serious case of the overloads, due to juggling work, travel, an intown move and two mountain goats dressed in toddler suits. Yesterday, they scaled the upright piano in less than one minute. I expressed my dismay and asked them to come down. They laughed at me and squealed at each other — the tot version of a high-five. I’m so screwed. All I can do for my chandelier is pray. If these twins don’t stop, I’ll set them loose in the High Cascades, where they can giggle conspiratorially and forage for lichen to their little hearts’ desire. Back soon, dahling. After nesting in the new abode, I’ll be right as rain and ready for more fab adventures. ‘Til then! Cheers! Lisa VanDyke Brown is owner of Come Correct, a writing and editing firm for sales and marketing businesses (alwayscomecorrect.com). Contact her at fabu@local-iQ.com.

BOOKS

REVIEW

Take the short path to financial happiness The author’s tips on spending money are direct, like paying with cash. Also, be frugal, usinesses aren’t alone in not cheap. Frugality lets you live comfortably, downsizing. Individuals go through while being cheap doesn’t. similarly abrupt, dramatic change. Sherri Burr devotes a chapter to Buying a used car? One tip Burr provides how you can cope with forced and voluntary is to have a mechanic check out the vehicle downsizing in her new book, A Short & before you buy. A chapter on the best ways Happy Guide to Financial Wellto save money urges you to Being. be a savvy investor or have a “Look on the bright side,” professional fund manager Burr concludes, “and grasp invest for you. The matter that the new reality brings of bankruptcy is covered in fresh possibilities. The only another chapter. Bankruptcy, thing that is guaranteed is that Burr writes, may be the best things will change so embrace option if you can’t pay off a the shift.” mountain of debts. Burr cites an example of a The penultimate chapter, woman who was pulling in “Free or Nearly Free,” has $6,000 a month as a tenured tips for such deals as finding professor and department head free food (cheese and wine at at a California university. A art receptions), free exercise freak accident left her disabled, A Short & Happy (walking is Burr’s favorite), without a job and on a monthly Guide to Financial free music (concerts in the income of $800. What did the Well-Being park) and free movies (at the ex-prof do? Burr reports that By Sherri Burr public library). after working through the grief West Academic Publishing, 2014 The final chapter segues into and anger, she snapped to her 192 pp., paperback the broader subject of living dream: move to New Mexico $19 a happier and healthier life. and write. She did, and has ISBN-13: 978-1628100396 Some of her tips here are to sold her first historical novel. rid yourself of the clothes and Burr’s book lives up to its title. household items you hardly Short: It’s under 200 pages. wear or use, or to spend more time with Happy: It is spilling over with optimism and friends and family (the ones you haven’t lent pragmatism. Guide: It gives you sound ideas money to?). Show your gratitude. Practice for managing your money so you can stay random acts of kindness. Volunteer. in financial health whether the economy is Volunteer. That’s what Burr does. She’s strong or weak. served on the board of several law and arts Burr uses the concept of “tips” as guideposts associations, in addition to her day job as in every chapter. Here are some. Tip No. 5 regents professor at the University of New in the first chapter declares “Pay Off Your Mexico School of Law, where she’s taught Debt.” The author tells you how and why since 1988. you should. Tip No. 1 in the second chapter advises you not to destroy friendships or Follow David Steinberg on his book review blog: family relationships by loaning money. nmreviewofbooks.wordpress.com. BY DAVID STEINBERG

B Husband-and-wife music duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi are the creative force behind the Tedeschi Trucks Band, which is returning to Albuquerque Jul. 26 for a fundraiser concert for New Day Youth & Family Services.

Annual benefit concert supports teen shelter

hen you have friends in this town like Max Thrasher and John Nichols, you end up getting closer looks and becoming more involved and having your heart tugged a bit. For the past 38 years, New Day has remained singularly focused on meeting the needs of young people in trouble. To accomplish its mission, New Day works toward a vision that every youth has safe refuge for the present, adult allies for the future and the basic skills needed to carve a healthy and positive path forward. A few years back I was invited by New Day board member Thrasher, along with some of the iQ crew, to be part of a “dinner night” at New Day. The kids who live there prepared a menu and made the food, turning the dining room into a “restaurant” for the evening. The sweetness and goodness that we all felt when we left still resonates with me to this day. Meeting the volunteer staff was wonderful, but interacting with these kids was amazing. You know they’ve been through a lot. How do we help? New Day serves as a safe harbor for Albuquerque’s homeless youth, ages 11 to 17. In addition to its “safe home,” New Day has counselors in 14 schools through Albuquerque Public Schools, as well as a Life Skills Academy where youths are taught the basic skills to survive and thrive in their community. New Day’s Reception and Assessment Center program is one of the only detention-diversion programs set up throughout Bernalillo, Sandoval and Valencia counties. So get involved. Volunteer. Donate money. Or get yourselves over to the Kiva Auditorium on Saturday, July 26, for the return visit of the awesome Tedeschi Trucks Band. OK, now I am going to admit that before I knew who this band was, I wondered, “What IS a Tedeschi Truck?” I had an image of a flatbed Ford in my head! Since 2010, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks (wife and husband) have been making waves across the country, soaring up both the blues and rock charts. They and their multi-instrumental band make quite a show on stage. Their debut album, Revelator (2011), won the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Blues Album.

Having adopted the Tedeschi Trucks song “Shelter” as its theme song for the event (“Speak louder than your words,” goes one lyric), New Day has raised more than $125,000 from Tedeschi Trucks shows and is hoping for another successful year on this, the fourth New Day fundraising appearance by the band. Organizers, led by longtime New Day supporter Nichols, are hoping for a sellout and tens of thousands of dollars raised in the process. Joining Tedeschi Trucks for this special evening will be local guitar legend Eric McFadden, along with Albuquerque’s own The Noms. Get your tickets right now, as this benefit show sells out every year. Go Downtown and make an evening of it. There are plenty of wonderful places to meet before and/or afterwards, and you’ll be humming tunes while smiling that you helped out some kids. According to New Day, Albuquerque has as many as 6,000 homeless youths out on the streets each night. These kids DO need our help. Tickets are $35, $45, $65 and $125 through holdmyticket.com. Check out New Day at ndnm.org.

Another departure To one of more our “iQ Brew Crew” — Shavone Otero — who has written her last Nine Muses column in this issue: I recently said that the team we formed this past year has made the Q a better place. You know I adore and love you, and smile over the cool stuff you have in store in our neighboring state. But it’s going to be a bit less fun not seeing your antics in person. Hasta … Steven J. Westman writes about the people and events of his hometown Albuquerque. He can be reached at steve@local-iQ.com. LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | JULY 24-AUGUST 6, 2014

FOOD

COOL COOL SUMMER

emorial Day weekend kicked off barbecue season, and its aromas have been saturat-

ing the summer air since. Backyards, parks and campsites are warmed by the presence of friends, family and food. But, there comes a point when Aunt Ruby’s potato salad gets boring and Uncle Jake’s baked beans are a little played out. With the farmers’ markets in full swing, tomatoes and melons are dominating the stands. Here are a few ways to take advantage of the markets while adding a few new recipes to your potluck repertoire. —Katixa Mercier

Watermelon Caprese Skewers

Watermelon-Mint Agua Fresca

Ingredients: 1 small seedless watermelon 1 ball fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, or 1 container bocconcini, drained 2 cups cherry tomatoes, rinsed Fresh basil leaves, rinsed Skewers

Ingredients: 4 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed 12 mint leaves 1/2 cup filtered Water 8 tsp. Sugar (optional)

Method: Cut the watermelon in half. With a melon baller, scoop as many melon balls as possible. Now, the fun begins! Skewer the melon balls, mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, alternating flavors and patterns. Serve chilled.

Method: In a blender, puree the cubed watermelon, mint and water together for one minute. Place a fine mesh strainer over a pitcher. Gradually pour the contents from the blender through the strainer and into the pitcher, periodically using a wooden spoon to ease the juice through the pulp. Stir in sugar, if desired. Serve over ice. (It’s pretty fabulous with vodka, too.)

Tomato and Cannellini Bean Salad Ingredients: 1 can cannellini beans, drained 2 cups tomatoes, sliced 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped 1/4 cup fresh bcives, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup vinegar (champagne or sherry) Salt and pepper, to taste Method: Place the cannellini beans, tomatoes, basil and chives in a medium-sized bowl. With a rubber spatula, gently incorporate the ingredients. Pour the olive oil and vinegar over top and continue to gently marry the ingredients together. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Melon Pico de Gallo Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups tomato, diced 1 cup ripe cantaloupe (or honeydew), diced 1/2 fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 red onion, diced 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped 3 Tbsp. lime juice, freshly squeezed Salt to taste Method: In a medium-sized bowl, gently combine all ingredients with a rubber spatula. Instantly ready to serve with your favorite tortilla chip. My favorite? Red Hot Blues by the Garden of Good Eatin’.

PHOTO BY KATIXA MERCIER

Summer barbecues need not be all about what’s hot on the grill. With melons and tomatoes in abundance at farmer’s markets, try one or all of these recipes to bring a cool factor to your next summer soirée.

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DRINK

The best damn gin and tonic ever

ome things just go together. Two ingredients join forces to make a whole much more than the sum of its parts. You have your Pomp & Circumstance, your Abbott & Costello, your Ronald & Nancy, your Joe Montana & Jerry Rice. You can throw in your salt & pepper, your crackers & cheese, your peanut butter & jelly, your foie gras & sauternes. Those are all some good ones, but you just can’t beat the G&T, or gin and tonic. It’s simple, refreshing, easy to prepare and the perfect cocktail for predinner appetite stimulation, mid-afternoon lunch time accompaniment, late night hanky-panky assistance and crack-of-the-dawn hair of the dog. Unfortunately, many classic combos devolve into minor-league has-beens as time introduces complacency, laziness and an increased acceptance of that evil imp called marketing, always trying to convince one and all that cheaper, faster and bigger are preferable to quality. In our world of value meals, sequels, super-sizes and tribute bands, it’s no wonder that most folk are content with a G&T prepared with juniperflavored neutral grain spirit splashed with tonic dispensed through a gun from a box stored in an employee restroom. Said G&T is then “garnished” with a brown-edged lime that was cut two days ago and tastes a bit like the stale beer from the keg cooler it has been stored on. So how do we improve on your everyday G&T? First, let’s try a new gin. Re-created and brought to market in 2007, Hayman’s Old Tom Gin is the backbone of the The Best Damn Gin & Tonic Ever. Hayman’s Old Tom Gin has a slight sweetness and rounder, more viscous presence on the

The Best Damn Gin & Tonic Ever

palate. The juniper and botanical flavors linger without being aggressive and sharp, as is the case with many London Dry Gins. Next, instead of bottled tonic, let’s use a bit of Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. Small Batch Tonic, which comes in a hip medicine-like bottle and calls for adding your own soda. It is basically a concentrate of quinine, plus a secret blend of botanicals that lend a nice bitter note that complements the sweetness of the Hayman’s. Finally, rather than garnishing the cocktail with a lime wedge, we’ll introduce a bit of freshsqueezed lime juice before adding the soda. This way the lime juice will better integrate into the cocktail. It also saves you and your guests the need to wipe your fingers on your pant leg after you squeeze your slice into your cocktails. You can find Hayman’s Old Tom Gin and Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. Small Batch Tonic at Jubilation Wine and Spirits. Or head into the Artichoke Cafe and ask our talented bar staff led by Julian Martinez to make you The Best Damn Gin & Tonic Ever. Listed below is how we make it at the Artichoke. As always, feel free to adjust proportions to your taste. Me, I like to do it with a bit more gin!

Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Hayman’s Old Tom Gin .5 oz. Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. Small Batch Tonic .25 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice 1.5 oz. soda water lime zest Method: Pour all ingredients into your favorite cocktail glass, finishing with the soda. Give it a quick stir and add ice. Top the drink with a bit of freshly zested lime. In case you were wondering, the term Old Tom refers to a legend regarding the placement of a painting of a black cat, or Tom, outside bootleg liquor houses in 18th-century London. Various communications including calling puss and mewing from inside the house would signal a potential indulger that hooch was available from within. The hooch seeker would then insert a coin into a slot and wrap his lips around a pipe protruding from out the house from whence gin would be dispensed from the proprietor. Randy Kolesky is pretty easy to find in the summer months (or any month really) as he tends bar at EDo restaurant anchor Artichoke Cafe.

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FILM

48 hours to go Local iQ film writer Dan Gutierrez gets an inside view of wildly popular filmmaking fest STORY & PHOTOS BY DAN GUTIERREZ

he 48 Hour Film Project is a weekend-long pissing match between local independent filmmakers ... at least, that’s what I thought before I spent the entire weekend shadowing one of the productions. Don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty of competition between teams, but it wasn’t as overt as I was expecting. Any time competition is involved, SCREENING people stop having fun and 48 Hour only focus on Film beating other Project teams. Trust “BEST OF” me, I play adult SCREENING kickball. I’ve 7:30p, Fri., Jul. seen grownups 25 throw temper KiMo Theatre tantrums 421 Central NW, 505.768.3522 trying to $10 dominate a 48hourfilm.com game 8-yearolds play. The 48 Hour Film Project is a competition for independent filmmakers to make the best movie they can within the allotted time. Filmmakers pull a genre from a hat, and every team must use the same secondary elements, which are: an assigned prop, character and line of dialogue. This year I was invited by 82/92 Productions to follow their team as they crafted their movie from start to finish. What sounded exciting turned into a weekend filled with diligent note taking like Pam from “The Office” on beach day. But there was excitement along the way, too. The team at 82/92 consists of several heavyweights in the local film scene: Alejandro Montoya Marin, Ariel Rakes, Kristen Rakes, Matt Page, Catharine Pilafas, Julia Harris, Samson Snell and an extremely impressive crew made up of seasoned professionals. If I were to list the combined credits from the cast and crew, I’d probably have to list every movie or television show ever produced in New Mexico. What follows is my attempt at an exposé of the raw, beating heart of the 48 Hour Film Fest. Or something like that.

5p, Fri., July 11 Two hours before kickoff I meet producer and director of photography Ariel Rakes at his house. Within hours it will become the base camp and setting for most of the 82/92 movie. Rakes is as nervous as he is excited. “I really hate this part, it’s really nerve-racking meeting the other filmmakers. I hope we pull a genre that’s not too complicated,” Rakes says as we drive to pick up director and co-producer Alejandro Montoya Marin.

is known for doing romantic films. His latest, The Princess and the Musician, was recently accepted into the HollyShorts Film Festival in Los Angeles, and will screen at the historic Chinese Theater this August. Langston and Carney announce the three required elements; a bottle of red nail polish, the name Mike or Mykala Jonas, a slick salesperson, and the saying “I bet you dollars to donuts.” After the announcement, filmmakers leap for the front door in excitement.

8p-2:30a, Fri.-Sat. Brainstorming to script

Moments before kickoff, 48 Hour filmmakers anticipate their assigned genre. Line of dialogue, prop and character will be shared simultaneously.

Montoya Marin is waiting outside the Telemundo office where he works. He is energetic and confident. He’s wearing an infectious, award-winning smile which, it turns out, never leaves his face, even during the most stressful times. He was born and raised in Mexico and moved to the United States to pursue working in film.

Director Alejandro Montoya Marin luckily draws “Romance” for his 48 Hour Film Project. A genre he’s quite familiar with.

Rakes, Montoya Marin, co-writer and actor Matt Page and actress Kristen Rakes craft their outline. “What if a character had a machine that magically turns dollars into donuts? Or what if we can do it the other way around? Turn donuts into dollars!!!” Montoya Marin says.

Alejandro Montoya Marin brainstorming with energy drinks and alcohol to fuel creativity.

“That’s called a donut shop,” I joke. Page, cautious and calculated, analyzes each idea and warns the group against treading into conventional territory. It challenges them to be more inventive. When they finally zero in on an idea, Page and Montoya Marin lock themselves into a bedroom and don’t leave until they finish the script, around 2:30 Saturday morning. It’s time to catch some Zs.

7p, Fri. Kickoff WESST Enterprise Center Rakes, Montoya Marin and I sit among a sea of filmmakers. Liz Langston, 48 Hour Festival cofounder and executive producer, and Shelley Carney, associate producer, are on stage. Each filmmaker is assigned their genre. The 82/92 team gets “romance.” When pulled, a few groans roll through the crowd. Montoya Marin

Catharine Pilfas and Samson Snell get abused by makeup artist Janine Maloney.

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Behind-the-scenes still of Matt Page and Kristen Rakes on the set of their 48 Hour Film Project “The Joneses.”

8:30a-1a, Sat.-Sun. Filming Sleepy from the night before, Montoya Marin and Page are a bit hesitant about their script. The story centers around a couple who will stop at nothing to win the “Best Couple” award from the El Gringo Rancho neighborhood association. It’s fair to say the script is not conventional. The crew arrives about 7a. The camera starts rolling at 8:30a and doesn’t stop until just past midnight Sunday morning. There are two locations, the Rakes residence and the dank basement at Telemundo. There are always about 15 people on set. Everything goes smoothly until 3p. The bottle of red nail polish spills onto the Rakes’ white carpet. Later it starts raining just as they being to shoot the outdoor scenes. Around 6p they must reshoot a couple of takes that don’t get recorded the first time. Around 11:45p we’re in the dark basement at Telemundo when makeup artist Janine Maloney and I hear what sounds like a woman moaning from upstairs. It’s the weekend, so no one is supposed to be in the building but us. “Did you hear that?” I ask. She immediately turns to Montoya Marin, “Are there any other women here? There’s moaning coming from upstairs!” His cheerful smile turns to panic.

Alejandro Montoya Marin directing the cast in the basement of Telemundo.

“Matt, give me that hammer! Someone might be in the building.” Page hands him a wrench and we go upstairs systematically kicking doors open, Tom Clancy style, hoping to find our perp by the light of an iPhone.

Lovingly called “Donut Dollars” on set until it recieved its formal name “The Joneses.”

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We never do figure out what the sound is. Perhaps team member Julia Harris is just really enjoying her sandwich, or it’s another crew member upstairs on his phone. Or maybe we should be filming a horror film and not a romance.

8:30a-5:44p, Sun. Smooth transitions Editing is done in shifts. Michael Gozur takes the first pass, then David Ferry Jr. puts on the finishing touches. Nobody knows how this movie will fare. It’s obvious the film will look great, but will the story actually come together?

ABOVE: Kristen Rakes shocked as Matt Page lashes his pent up anger out on a dish of curried quinoa pilaf.

5:44p, Sun.

LEFT: Pushing 12:30a on Saturday night, sound guy Ben Swapp surrenders to sleep before the final shot.

Polished product We watch the final product. It’s amazing! I part ways with my 82/92 friends and they race to Tractor Brewing in Wells Park to deliver. Aside from trying to kill a ghost with a wrench, Alejandro Montoya Marin is by far one of the best directors in Albuquerque. His ability to encourage and motivate a team while keeping calm and positive for 48 hours is inspiring. Mark my

words, he’s going places. To see if the 82/92 movie The Joneses wins any awards, check out the “best of” screening on July 25 at the KiMo.

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The ‘silent treatment’ never helps

esearch indicates that if children were given the option, they would rather be yelled at than ignored. When prisoners are being punished, they are put in solitary confinement because being isolated is one of the harshest punishments there is — right up there with physical abuse. The silent treatment is a form of abuse in relationships: a way of trying to control your partner or others into doing what you want them to do. It’s the deliberate withdrawal of approval and can create immense fear in people who are vulnerable to this. It is emotional abuse.

What is the silent treatment? You are giving people the silent treatment when you shut down to others, close your heart and refuse to interact with or acknowledge another’s presence. You act as if they are invisible, not

responding to them at all or giving them a very minimal response. Your hope in treating them this way is that they will get the message that they have displeased you. They have done something wrong in your eyes and deserve to be punished.

you must understand that a silent treatment abuser thrives on observing the negative effect they have on their target. Therefore it is necessary to stop “feeding” their desire for control and power. This means NOT giving them the satisfaction of seeing the negative emotional effects of their tragic behavior. They can derive a great sense of self importance and triumph if you get irate, annoyed, upset, capitulate, apologize, weep or plead with them to talk to you. Starve them of these rewards for their unjust behavior, and they will likely in the long run tire of engaging in the silent treatment and revert more quickly than usual to their normal demeanor.

Cooling off is OK

Consider couples coaching

After a disagreement, time-limited periods apart and silence can be a good thing, as it allows both parties to calm down. In the case of a “cooling off period,” I suggest the one asking for the time out let the other know a time when you can come back together to resolve the issue as necessary. However, do note the silent treatment differs from a cooling off period in that its duration is unknown and overly extended.

How to deal with it If you’ve been on the receiving end of the silent treatment, you may have noticed that the abuser is notably happier the more worn down and miserable you become. In order to cope,

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It is possible to gain the strength and peace of mind to surmount this problem, and it is never too late, or indeed too soon, to do something about breaking this emotional abuse. If the above rings true for you in some or many respects, you may want to consider a third-party interaction. In this regard, the services of The New Mexico Relationship Center (nmrelationshipcenter.com) may be of interest in terms of exploring ongoing obstacles you encounter within your relationship. Ana Loiselle is a relationship coach, speaker and author. As the owner of Relationship Success! Academy, she helps singles and couples work out their relationship challenges. Visit nmrelationshipcenter. com or call 505.999.1179.

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an unversed writing intern gets a crash course in grape expectations KNOW NOTHING ABOUT WINE. I couldn’t tell you the difference between a vintage cabernet sauvignon and a corner-store (or corner-Trader Joe’s) three-buck Chuck if I tried. Yet I somehow found myself at a wine tasting, trying to hold my own while chatting about vino.

THE TASTING TEAM RANDY KOLESKY

Certified Sommelier, Vin Garage Wine Representative, Bartender

Now, I’m not going to sugarcoat this — describing wine is difficult. Aside from the obvious visual characteristics, it can be a challenge trying to discern all the notes, tastes, finishes and aromas. Thankfully, I was joined by some real wine lovers (my vino comrades) who helped guide me through the process. They were Tiffany Hill, nurse and self-professed wine lover; Ali Hill, wine rep for Favorite Brands; Randy Kolesky,

Artichoke Cafe bartender, Vin Garage distributor and certified sommelier; and Sam Melada, nurse and wine columnist for Local iQ. I swirled, sniffed, sipped, swished and then spit it all back out with the best of them. Tasting a roundup of 15 red and white wines, this exercise not only challenged my senses, but made me second-guess anything I pretend to know about wine. What follows is a bottle-by-bottle journey through my first-ever wine tasting. If there are bits of wisdom in what follows, it comes from my fellow wine tasters, believe me. Certainly some of these bottles could make a nice addition to your own table. We list price and a place or two in town where you can find each bottle.

ALI HILL

Wine Representative, Favorite Brands

SAM MELADA

Local iQ Wine Columnist, R.N.

TIFFANY HILL

R.N., Wine Aficionado

MATEO COFFMAN

Local iQ Writing Intern, Wine Newbie

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Lucky wine tasters include, from left to right, Local iQ intern Mateo Coffman, who learned plenty from Tiffany Hill, Sam Melada, Ali Hill and Randy Kolesky. ABOVE: Sam Melada sniffs out one of the day’s favorite wines, a 2013 Domaine de Fontsainte Gris de Gris Rosé, as a studious Mateo Coffman watches intently. RIGHT: How better to do a blind tasting than use a paper bag? BELOW: Tiffany Hill breathes one the aromas of one of the white wines offered at the tasting.

La Yunta Torrontés

2013, $10 (Quarters) As the first pale drink is being poured, my heart starts racing as I think about how I’m going to tackle this tasting. “It’s pretty flabby,” says Ali, after swishing it behind her teeth for a few seconds. “Unremarkable,” says Sam, before Randy begins telling me that — aside from the wine’s muted tropical notes — “It really doesn’t have much going for it.” It tastes like regular old wine to me. This is going to be harder than I thought. Fernandez Gomez Garnacha Blanca

2011, $27 (Quarters, Jubilation) “I like this one, it’s the color of healthy urine!” says Tiffany. Laughing at her comment, I look at my hastily scribbled note that the wine looks like “pee,” and I’m proud to sort of be on the same page as at least one wine enthusiast. Baby steps! It smells musky and sweet, and I can detect the fruity finish my table mates are talking about. At least, I think I can.

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

2013, $15 (Jubilation, Total Wine and More) Tiffany takes a huge whiff of her glass and sinks into her chair, “This is where I live. This is what my home smells like.” Ali laughs, adding, “I smell grass, grapefruit, minerals and a little bit of cat pee.” Sam replies, “I’m not sure about the cat pee, but this wine is good for what it is. It’s versatile, making it the easiest kind of wine to pair with food.”

Domaine de Fontsainte Gris de Gris Rosé

Kung Fu Girl Riesling

2013, $15 (Jubilation)

2012, $14 (Whole Foods, Kellys Liquor)

This rosé is by far the most liked. Randy explains how perfectly it would be paired with a salad with goat cheese on a summer day. Tiffany, withholding the traditional spit, chooses to drink her entire glass. She then begins threatening to steal any stray bottles of the pink beauty that are lying around, and I have to say, I will gladly rip the house apart with her if a second bottle is hiding somewhere. It’s that good.

The fifth wine is poured, and we start the ceremonial swirl and sniff. It’s the color of straw with a light-green tinge. The sweet taste makes everyone pause. “It definitely needs food,” Sam finally says, eying the wine, “maybe a spicy squid salad. Because it’s sweet, we would want to pair it with a hot food. Finding wines to complement dishes is a cross-cultural exercise, and a really fun part of drinking wine.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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Hess Select Chardonnay

2013, $14 (Total Wine and More, Jubilation) I’ll admit, at this point I’m still utterly confused. My comrades have such expansive wine vocabularies, while my comments seem limited to “strong” and “vinegar … ish?” Ali detects vanilla and pears, Sam senses a complex balance of fruit and mineral, Tiffany swears she’s smelling fresh herbs and Randy notes a nutty smell. I end up writing, “yellow and light.” Sometimes I’m astonished that I worked so hard for my English degree. Meiomi Pinot Noir

2012, $21 (Quarters, Jubilation) Nearly halfway through the tasting, and it’s time for the reds. Fruity and sweet smelling, the first wine’s sugary sweetness makes my taste buds spring to life. Out of the corner of my eye, I spot Randy making a peculiar face before Sam says, “It has an artificial sweetness to it,

like licorice.” “Yeah! Like cotton candy or something,” says Randy. Ali and Tiffany shake their heads, hailing the wine for its fruit-forward taste and short finish. Trapiche Broquel Malbec

2010, $14 Total Wine and More, Jubilation) Tannin is the feeling you get when your cheeks stick to your gums. Tons of drinks are tannic, including wine. All of this is quickly explained by Ali as she sees me puckering my mouth. “It’s a little dry tasting, but not bad. She’s a husky wine isn’t she?” Tiffany asks with a grin. I’d have to agree. This rich wine brings some bang to my tongue, and it’s pretty tasty, if I do say so myself.

St. Clair Winery D.H. Lescombes Carbernet Franc

2007, $58 (St. Clair Bistro) There is a wine for any kind of food. As we taste our ninth, the subject of hamburgers suddenly comes up, with Sam and Randy leading the conversation. They explain this particular wine’s fruity sweetness and subtle spiciness would pair perfectly with a greasy burger, topped with green chile and bacon. Maybe we can fire up the grill and turn this wine tasting into a barbecue?

COUNTER-CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Randy Kolesky of Artichoke Cafe, iQ associate publisher Kevin Hopper was the tasting’s “keeper of the vino,” Mateo Coffman takes in more knowledge from iQ wine columnist Sam Melada and Favorite Brands wine representative Ali Hill studies the nose of the Kung Fu Girl Reisling.

Ghost Pines Winemaker’s Blend Merlot R2Wine Company Black Pine Pinot Noir 2012, $24 (Savoy, Zinc, Seasons)

Sam swirls his glass, “It’s definitely lighter, not very tannic, and very much fruit forward.” Ali looks up from her glass, “I like that it’s softer. It has a quiet quality I’m drawn to.” The table falls silent as comments are written, so I ask my vino comrades to describe the wine in one word. “Spineless” quips Sam, “Feminine” states Ali, “I like it!” says Tiffany, thrusting her glass in the air. On to the next one! Primitivo Cantele

2011, $12 (Quarters) Two-thirds through, we watch in amusement as Tiffany admits she isn’t spitting enough and is slightly buzzed. I, too, have forgotten to expunge my wine properly a couple of times and am right there with her. “It’s got some earth in it,” Randy says. “This wine has a medium body and complexity that goes beyond fruit. I like it.” I’ll let the professional sommelier take this one. Terredora di Paolo Aglianico Campania

2011, $14 (Total Wine and More) This wine is incredibly tannic! I learned that if a wine has tannins, it’s best to pair it with animal fats and proteins. Sam insists a juicy mediumrare steak is required with this wine, and at this moment I wish I had one so I could taste what he’s talking about. Again, I totally wouldn’t be opposed to the idea of turning this tasting into a cookout. Just saying.

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2012, $17 (Kellys Liquor, Jubilation) In wine speak, “New World” wines hail from outside Europe’s traditional wine-growing areas. They’re typically fresher tasting and more accessible to people who aren’t into traditional vintages. This New World wine is big on fruit and smells a little like raspberries with a “hint of cherry and a little spice.” (A direct quote from my own comments … I’m getting better at this!) William Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

2012, $31 (Total Wine and More, Jubilation) “This one smells like cabbage!” says Sam. I try to conceal my laugh, afraid of an unexpected wine explosion from my nostrils. “This has a much bigger taste than the last one,” Ali says. She’s quiet for a second, letting the wine hit every corner of her mouth. “Now I know what you mean about the cabbage!” she says. Everyone laughs in agreement as we spit and prepare ourselves for the last wine. St. Clair Winery D.H. Lescombes Petit Verdot

2010, $38 (St. Clair Bistro) Our tuckered-out taste buds anticipate the last wine. It pours a gorgeous inky, blood color and has an appealing opaqueness. My comrades take their sips, and a silence falls over the table. Mustering every ounce of courage, I finally blurt, “it’s round...” Everyone laughs, “that it is” Randy says, patting me on the back, “that it is.” I feel as if a torch has been passed, like a budding sommelier has been born.

STORY BY SAM MELADA

SUMMER REFRESHER:

Picnic and Poolside Wines

or this summer wine issue of Local iQ, I’d like to offer a few recommendations for new white wines that are hidden gems on our local shelves. You can pick them up for not too much money when the weather is hitting the 90s and your poolside or picnic calls for something refreshing. I found half a dozen wines around town and tried them all with thoughts of ideal summer sipping. My criteria were price and unique flavors and aromas, in that order. With three wines under $15 a bottle, I hope you’ll be inspired to step out of the comfort zone of pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc. There are so many grapes that make beautiful wine, after all, and there’s no time like summer in New Mexico to explore new white grapes.

White light/white heat First stop on our journey toward refreshment is pinot blanc. A genetic mutation of the pinot noir grape, it’s quite pale — hence the name “blanc” in France and America and “pinot bianco” in Italy. It’s adaptable like chardonnay, but I find it much more interesting. This month I encourage you to try the pinot blanc grown by Michel-Schlumberger in California’s Dry Creek Valley. They make it in a more Alsatian style, fermenting at cooler temperatures to preserve the fresh peach-like qualities that are present in pinot blanc. It has a floral quality when you smell it. (If you aren’t in the habit of savoring the aromas of wines before you drink them, this is a good grape to start with.) The Michel-Schlumberger pinot blanc sells for around $15 a bottle, and it pairs quite well with lightly spicy dishes or salads of the chopped-vegetable-and-legume variety.

Those of you who know you like this kind of minerality in sauvignon blancs should not hesitate to pick up a bottle and send me your thoughts.

Hungary Hungary hipster My final recommendation for this wine issue is the Evolucio Furmint from Hungary. On the nose, it is quite dry with scents of Granny Smith apples and tart hibiscus, but the flavors remind me of lime zest and pears blended together. There’s almost a hint of smoke, too, which makes this a fun wine to play off of food. You can try a fresh salad of baby greens with arugula, sliced green apples and a citrusy vinaigrette (it has plenty of acidity to stand up to that kind of dressing). You could also try a slightly salty dish with fried shrimp, or a simple appetizer of prosciutto-wrapped honeydew or cantaloupe. This is a very unusual grape to find in Albuquerque for

under $14 a bottle. If you just feel like being adventurous, it doesn’t need food to satisfy your thirst for something new. There are so many white grapes in the world, but we tend to rely on chardonnay, pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc without ever knowing the beauty of grapes like colombard, pinot blanc and furmint. It’s always worth it to try new wines, especially with friends. Tasting among friends gives you perspective and shows you how subjective all this wine-tasting business can be. I encourage you to send me your thoughts and experiences with trying new wines. Remember, you don’t have to spend a fortune to drink like royalty. Contact me at sam@local-iQ.com. Cheers.

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Hungary’s Evolucio Furmint ($14) is a rather dry and refreshing wine that pairs well with a fresh salad of baby greens with arugula and sliced green apples.

Wine columnist Sam Melada spent 15 years working in fine and not-so-fine dining restaurants. He believes all palates can be enlightened to the pleasures of food and wine.

Everybody must get stoned For those of you who like a lot of mineral and crisp, stony flavors in a white, I have previously recommended Côtes de Gascogne wines for their harmonious blend of fruit and minerality. There are some rather inexpensive ones available on our shelves here in Albuquerque. And like the undiscovered “Cinderella” that is pinot blanc, the 80 percent colombard and 20 percent gros manseng grapes that make up the 2012 Domaine Saint-Lannes Côtes de Gascogne are underappreciated around these parts. This should be among your go-to $11.99 bottles during the summer swelter — especially if you like your white wines dry, without a hint of sweetness and evocative of being poured through calcified seashells and smooth river rocks before they reach your glass. LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | JULY 24-AUGUST 6, 2014

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WINES OF ENCHANTMENT

New Mexico Wineries

ew Mexico’s winemakers are a surprisingly varied bunch, ranging from small family operations to large companies that sell worldwide. The following is a listing of New Mexico’s wineries in the central and northern regions of the state. Hours listed are for visiting and tasting. Most vintners are also happy to open their doors by appointment, so don’t be shy about giving them a call. For a complete listing of all the wineries in New Mexico, visit nmwine.com.

Corrales Winery

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Estrella Del Norte Vineyard

Anasazi Fields Winery

106 N. Shining Sun, Santa Fe, 505.455.2826

10a-6p, Mon.-Sat.; 12-6p, Sun.

26 Camino de los Pueblitos, Placitas, 505.867.3062

12-5p, Wed.-Sun.

estrelladelnortevineyard.com

anasazifieldswinery. com

La Chiripada Winery

Black’s Smuggler Winery

Hwy. 75, Dixon, 505.579.4437

11a-6p, Mon.-Sat.; 12-6p, Sun. Taos Tasting Room

25 Winery, Bosque, 505.388.8117

12-6p, Thu.-Sun. blackssmugglerwinery. com

103 Bent, Taos, 575.751.1311

Camino Real Winery

11a-6p, Mon.-Sat.; 12-6p, Sun.

13 Tome Hill, Los Lunas, 505.865.7903

lachiripada.com

St. Clair Winery & Bistro

11a-5:30p, Wed.Sat.; 12-5p, Sun.

5150 E. Main, Farmington, 505.325.0711

facebook.com/caminorealwineryinc

11a-9p, Sun.-Thu.; 11a-10p, Fri.-Sat.

Casa Rondeña Winery

stclairwinery.com

733 Chavez NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 505.344.5911

Vino del Corazon 235 Don Gaspar, Ste. 6, Santa Fe, 505.216.9469

12-7p, daily

12-5:30p, Tue.-Sat.; 12-5p, Sun.

casarondena.com

Corrales Winery 6275 Corrales, Corrales, 505.898.5165

Vivac Winery

12-5p, Wed.-Sun.

Ponderosa Valley Winery

corraleswinery.com

Gruet Winery 8400 Pan American NE, Albuquerque, 505.821.0055

10a-5p, Mon.-Fri.; 12-5p, Sat. gruetwinery.com

Guadalupe Vineyards 188 San Jose, San Fidel, 505.552.0082

By appointment guadalupevineyards. com

Matheson Winery 103 Hwy. 528, Rio Rancho, 505.350.6557

12-5p, Wed.-Sun. mathesonwines.com

Milagro Vineyards 985 West Ella, Corrales, 505.898.3998

By appointment milagrowine.com

3171 Hwy. 290, Ponderosa, 575.834.7487

10a-5p, Tue.-Sat.; 12-5p, Sun. ponderosawinery.com

St. Clair Winery & Bistro 901 Rio Grande NW, Albuquerque, 505.243.9916

vinodelcorazon.com

Vivác Winery NORTHERN NEW MEXICO Black Mesa Winery 1502 Hwy. 68, Velarde, 505.852.2820

10a-6p, Mon.-Sat.; 12-6p, Sun. Taos Tasting Room 241 Ledoux, Taos, 575.758.1969

11a-9p, Mon.-Thu.; 11a-10p, Fri.-Sat.; 12-9p, Sun.

12-7p, Mon.-Thu.; 12-9p, Fri.-Sat.; 125p, Sun.

stclairwinery.com

blackmesawinery.com

Tierra Encantada Vineyards & Winery

Don Quixote Distillery and Winery

1872 Five Points SW, Albuquerque, 505.764.9643

236 Rio Bravo, Los Alamos, 505.695.0817

12-5p, Fri.-Sun. tierra-encantada.com

12-6p, Tue.-Sun. Santa Fe Tasting Room 18057-A Hwy. 285/84, Santa Fe, 505.695.0817

12-6p, daily dqdistillery.com

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2075 Hwy. 68, Dixon, 505.579.4441

10a-6p, Mon.-Sat.; 11-6p, Sun. Santa Fe Tasting Room 1607 Paseo de Peralta at Guadalupe, Santa Fe, 505.983.6352

8a-2p, Tue. & Sat.; 11a-4p, Sun. vivacwinery.com

Wines of the San Juan 233 Hwy. 511, Blanco, 505.632.0879 10a-6p, Mon., Wed.Sat.; 12-7p, Sun. winesofthesanjuan. com

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Go Grape 10 wine-y things to do around New Mexico

t’s one thing to drink wine bought at your local store, but it’s another to get out to the fields, festivals and tastings where wine is appreciated on a grander scale. What follows is a listing of 10 upcoming wine events recommended by Local iQ. Enjoy.

1. Tour de España Wine Tasting 3p, Sat., Jul. 26 Savoy Bar & Grill 10601 Montgomery NE, 505.294.9463

$35 savoyabq.com

Many people swear you can’t find a bad bottle of Spanish wine. Megan Clemans of Fiasco Fine Wines will host a Spanish tasting including a crisp albariño, a garnacha rosé and four robust reds. The sampling of wines will be paired with small bites from the kitchen. 2. Bike for Brain Trauma Wine Tour & Festival 12-8p, Sun., Aug. 17 Casa Rondeña Winery 733 Chavez NW, 505.377.4261

$39-$59 braininjurynm.org

This event offers a chance to put your interest in wine to work for charity. The afternoon will include a casual ride through Los Ranchos with three stops for wine tastings, topped off with a grand finale of food, music and more wine on the Casa Rondeña grounds. 3. Offbeat and Interesting Wines Tasting 5-7:30p, Thu., Aug. 28 & Tue., Sep. 2 Slate Street Café 515 Slate NW, 505.243.2210

$20 slatestreetcafe.com

Slate Street Café’s wine lounge will be serving up its most interesting and obscurely delicious wines for this tasting. Each guest gets three generous tastes and an appetizer. 4. New Mexico Wine Festival at Bernalillo 12-7p, Sat.-Mon., Aug. 30-Sep. 1 243 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo

$15, $40 3-day pass newmexicowinefestival.com

The granddaddy of wine

festivals in New Mexico and one of the top wine events in the Southwest. Booths from virtually every winery in the state offer tastings, while live music, arts and crafts, and food vendors are also on tap. 5. Harvest Wine Festival 12-6p, Sat.-Mon., Aug. 30-Sep. 1 Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds 12125 Robert Larson, Las Cruces, 575.522.1232

$20 wineharvestfestival.com

If you find yourself in southern New Mexico over Labor Day Weekend, there’s no better place to be than the Harvest Wine Festival. The Las Cruces fiesta focuses on New Mexico wines, food and music, and even offers grape-stomping contests on the hour. 6. The Macaroni and Cheese Festival 2-6p, Sat., Sep. 6 Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum 9201 Balloon Museum NE, 805.781.2750

$45 macandcheese festnewmexico.com

Cheese and wine are an obvious match, so why not throw some macaroni into the mix? This unique Albuquerque festival will feature wine and brews to accompany your fave side dish. 7. Colorado Mountain Winefest 10:30a-5p, Thu.-Sun., Sep. 18-21 Riverbend Park 451 Pendleton, Palisade, Colo., 970.464.0111

$45-$55 coloradowineexperience.com

The focus is on Coloradogrown wines at this festival, Colorado’s largest and oldest wine festival. Nearly 6,000 attendees flock to more than 50 Colorado wineries, live music, a grape

stomp, live demonstrations and seminars. 8. Tularosa Basin Wine & Music Festival 11a-6p, Sat.; 12-5p, Sun.; Sep. 20-21 Alameda Park 1021 N. White Sands, Alamogordo, 575.522.1232

$12 tularosabasinwinefest.com

Timed to coincide with the White Sands Balloon Invitational, this festival showcases New Mexico wines, work by regional artists and live music. 9. Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta Wed.-Sun., Sep. 24-28 locations throughout Santa Fe, 505.438.8060 multiple events, times, prices santafewineandchile.org

This festival is one of the biggest annual celebrations of wine and food in New Mexico, with events ranging from a grand tasting at the Santa Fe Opera on Sat., Sep. 27, to chef demos focused on fresh, seasonal ingredients and the wines that complement them. See the website for detailed information. 10. Corrales Harvest Festival Wine Fair 12-5p, Sat.-Sun., Sep. 27-28 Mercado de Maya parking lot 4685 Corrales, Corrales

$5, plus $5 winetasting ticket corralesharvestfestival.com

Celebrating village life is the focus of this festival, which showcases local agriculture, merchants, artists, performers and Corrales history. And all of that goes better with wine. The Wine Fair will feature tastings from five winemakers in the “Corrales Wine Loop.” LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | JULY 24-AUGUST 6, 2014

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Music interruptus Texas rock band of legend the Toadies had its career unexpectedly cut short, but has managed a return to full rock glory BY KEVIN HOPPER

eing fully appreciated in your own time is a very special gift that few artists are given. Just ask Vincent van Gogh how he feels about it. In the music world, respect from critics and fans are given more freely and widely than fine art. Yet, this gift has eluded far too many recording artists. One of numerous examples is Fort Worth, Texas, rock band the Toadies. Bred in the halcyon alternative rock 1990s, when bands could still actually procure a record deal, The Toadies did just that in 1994 with the still-fledging label Interscope. PREVIEW Though the band had, up to that point, only released home recordings and a Toadies five-song EP called Pleather, Interscope WITH UME funded the recording of Toadies’ first 9p, Tue., Jul. 29 studio effort, Rubberneck, which was $20 very well-received by critics and fans. holdmyticket.com sisterthebar.com Fueled by the radio success of the thetoadies.com darkly themed “Possum Kingdom,” the album achieved platinum status just two years later. A full 20 years after its release, the album still resonates as a pure example of rock music (sans sub categories), and “Possum Kingdom” still gets plenty of radio play. What followed this sudden rise to success, and Like many bands that came of age in the ’90s, Fort Worth, Texas, rock band Toadies has been put through the ringer in terms of maintaining a record deal. Yet, the band has made a triumphant return and continues three full years of touring, is the real story of the to record. This year marks the 20th anniversary of its debut Rubberneck, which the band will perform in its Toadies and how the follow-up to the band’s debut, entirety at Sister Bar on Tuesday, July 29. Fellow Texas act Ume will open the show. titled Feeler, failed to see the light of day after being rejected by Interscope in 1997. and a short film shot by Vogeler that tells the story Had the Toadies been allowed to blossom naturally, “We got approval for a record,” Lewis states in of each of the songs and how they came to be. The released Feeler in 1997, toured more extensively, the band’s official bio, “and somewhere in the Toadies also embarked on a tour performing the recorded many more records with big label support process of handing over the masters to get mixed, record from front-to-back that began in March and been in an industry that didn’t crumble beneath it got unapproved. So we went back to the drawing of this year and has been extended to include a its feet, they might now be considered one of the board.” performance at Sister Bar on Jul. 29. best rock bands in the business. No doubt their This ultimately threw the band off course, and fans feel that is exactly what they are. This writer is This comes after the band reformed in 2006 and though a second album eventually followed in certainly wont to agree. released a new record shortly afterward titled No 2001 — a full seven years after Rubberneck — it Deliverance on Kirtland Records. But as they say, everything happens for a reason. wasn’t greeted with much fanfare. Add to that In the end, the Toadies have won over because the Lewis said that he finally realized that making the dismantling of the entire industry, and a rash band is making music on its own terms. music is the only thing he wants to do. “I’m a of bands being dropped from labels that could musician. That’s what I do, and I’m not happy not “The music industry has changed so much,” says no longer support them, the future didn’t look doing it,” he said. Vogeler. “A band like us can be on an independent as bright for the Toadies as it did in 1994. Soon label and still get the music out to the people who Two more records followed — most notably Feeler, after, original bassist Lisa Umbarger quit, which want to hear it.” which finally did see the light of day exactly how the prompted the rest of the band to throw in the towel. band wanted it to sound, fully intact with no label But are they appreciated in their own time? Turns But the story gets better. interference. The band’s latest release, Play.Rock. out, that doesn’t matter so much. As long as artists The current incarnation of the band, which includes Music, is a return to the raw sound of its debut and can produce their own work and put it out to the original members Vaden Todd Lewis (guitar/ ensures that the group plans to keep on doing this world, they are doing what makes them happy. vocals) and Mark Reznicek (drummer), as well as for awhile. Even if Rubberneck had been recorded and promptly newer members Clark Vogeler (guitar) and Doni dropped to the bottom of the ocean before anyone “Getting back to the bare knuckles element of the Blair (bass), is marking the 20th anniversary of the heard it, it would still be a work of art. Luckily for Toadies is what I really enjoy, after being away from release of Rubberneck with a reissue of that album rock fans, that didn’t happen. it for so long,” Lewis said.

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Imbibe Ryan Shea 10p, FREE Lotus DJ Shatta, XES HIP HOP HOUSE 10p, FREE Low Spirits Dirty Bourbon River Show 9p, $10 Mineshaft Tavern Madrid Trey Corken 3-7p Connie Long w/ Fast Patsy 7p, FREE Molly’s Madrid Genny & the Mixx 1:30-5p KMA 6p-close, FREE Monte Vista Fire Station Alex Maryol 9:30p, FREE Ned’s Bar and Grill Fat City 9p, FREE Q Bar DJ TOP 40 9p, $10 Savoy Chris Dracup 6-9p, FREE Scalo Il Bar Alpha Cats JAZZ SWING 9p, FREE Seasons Robb Janov & the Rhythm Grinder 6:30p, FREE Sister Bar Black Flag 9p-1:30a, $15 Zinc Cellar Bar Rodney Bowe & Sina Soul’s Sweetlife 9:30p, FREE

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Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Juan Siddi Flamenco Santa Fe 8p, $25-$74 Benitez Cabaret at the Lodge, Santa Fe Entre Flamenco 8p, $25-$45 Burt’s Tiki Lounge Hanta, Badr Vogu, Street Eaters 8p, FREE Corrales Bistro Brewery Last Call 6p, FREE Cowgirl Santa Fe Cowgirl Brunch w/ The Appleseed Colective 12-3p Bela Donna 8p, FREE Haynes Park Rio Rancho St. Wolfe & Company 6:30-8p, FREE Il Vicino Canteen Keith Sanchez 3-6p, FREE Jackalope Santa Fe Swag Trio ACOUSTIC FOLK JAZZ 1-3:30p, FREE Java Joe’s Frank McCullough y Sus Amigos FOLK 10a, FREE The Kosmos Chatter Sunday Cranes & Songbirds 10:30a, TBD LowSpirits The Appleseed Collective 8p, TBD Mineshaft Tavern Madrid Gene Corbin AMERICANA 3-7p Iyah JAMAICAN SOUL 3-7p, FREE Ned’s Bar and Grill Live Jazz 11a-2p, FREE Rail Yard Market Silhoutta,Jaime Martinez, Donne Lewis & the Foot Percussionists 9a-3p, FREE Seasons Tiho Dimitrov Trio 6:30p, FREE

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Benitez Cabaret at the Lodge, Santa Fe Entre Flamenco 8p, $25-$45 Blackbird Buvette Whiskey Business Karaoke 9p, FREE Blackwater Music Sworn In, A Distant Calm Incarnate METAL 7p-12a, $8 Corrales Bistro Brewery B-Man & the Mizzbeehavens 6p, FREE CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

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smart MUSIC Ray LaMontagne WITH THE BELLE BRIGADE

6:30p, Tue., Aug. 5   The Downs at Santa Fe 27475 W. Frontage, Santa Fe $65/$43/$14 (13 & under, lawn only) holdmyticket.com ticketssantafe. org ampconcerts.org heathconcerts.org

ay LaMontagne is deeply private about his personal life. That’s not too surprising, given what he’s previously referred to as the endless emotional well he taps into when recording and performing. Plunging into the depths of humanity to deliver heartfelt and poignant Americana and folk music may require privacy and ample recovery time, but it’s certainly working to his advantage. Over the past decade LaMontagne has released five studio albums, including the critically acclaimed Trouble, that has put him among the talented ranks of his hero Stephen Stills, as well as Tim Buckley and Bob Dylan. In 2010 he battled with his label over the style of the album God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise, and ultimately refused to change any part of it. His tenacity paid off as that album won the Grammy for “Best Contemporary Folk Album.” The well-deserved recognition has allowed him to establish a creative foothold in his work. After some time away from the industry, he paired with Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) for production of his latest album, Supernova, released in May of this year. The sound is a bit lighter — even psychedelic and tropical at times — with LaMontagne’s guttural, smoky and soulful voice deftly threaded through each track. —Kristen Kurens

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ife is complicated. Time is short. Schedules are jam packed. Traffic is a hassle. The yard needs mowing. There are weeds to pull, dogs to walk, kids to feed, et cetera, et cetera. … This is why so many of us turn to music; it’s a way to make things simpler. If we’re able to stop for three and a half minutes to listen to a song (the entire song), we’ve accomplished something. Simplicity is one characteristic found in the music of The Appleseed Collective, a band founded in 2010 after guitarist Andrew Brown returned home from a trip to New Orleans, reportedly with a song in his head that wouldn’t go away. He serendipitously met violinist Brandon Smith, and the magic began to happen. Rounded out by stand-up bassist Ben Rolston, the wide percussive spectrum of Vince Russo and the lovely voice and banjo plucks of Katie Lee, the group fuses effortlessly in a languid sort of oldtimey music that feels like the floating down a river, or perhaps wasting an entire summer away by swinging in a hammock and sipping lemonade. It recollects a much simpler time — a time when the word “recollect” was used more often, and people watched bands with their eyes instead of their cellphones. Simple is the new black. —Logan Greely

The Appleseed Collective 8p, Sun., Aug. 3 Low Spirits Bar & Stage 2823 2nd NW, 505.344.9555 theappleseedcollective.com holdmyticket.com

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CONT. FROM 24 Cowgirl Santa Fe Cowgirl Karaoke w/ Michele Leidig 9p, FREE Launchpad Phobia, Early Graves, Theories METAL 8p, $10 Sunshine Theater Black Label Society, Woven War, The Ground Beneath 8p, $29

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Barley Room Raven Hills Band 9p, FREE Blackbird Buvette Groove the Dig w/ Old School John DJ PUNK GARAGE 10p, FREE Brickyard Pizza Open Mic Night w/ Chris Dracup 8p,FREE Corrales Bistro Brewery Thomas Cordova 6p, FREE Cowgirl Santa Fe Byrd & Street AMERICANA 8p, FREE Effex Nighclub Summer Daze Rooftop Series w/ Josh Burg 9p, RSVP Il Vicino Canteen Alex Maryol ACOUSTIC BLUES 6-9p, FREE LowSpirIts The Hooten Hallers, The Howlin Wolves, The Ghost Town Rebels 9p, $5

Minshaft Tavern Madrid Timbo Jam 7p, FREE Ned’s Bar and Grill Picosso 6-8p, FREE Santa Fe Downs Ray LaMontagne 6:30p, $40-$62 Zinc Cellar Bar Red Leg Husky 8p, FREE

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Benitez Cabaret at the Lodge, Santa Fe Entre Flamenco 8p, $25-$45 Blackbird Buvette Jacob Acosta 5p, FREE Corrales Bistro Brewery Nicolas Perea 6p, FREE Dirty Bourbon Latin Sin Wed. 6p, FREE Effex Nightclub Phenox DJ Nihil GOTH INDUSTRIAL 9p, FREE El Rey Theater Groundation, The Coming Home Tour 8:30p, $10-$15 Ned’s Bar and Grill Sammy D 6-9p, FREE Sandia Casino Smokey Robinson,Natalie Cole 7p, $50-$85 Sister Bar Nick Waterhouse 9p1a, FREE Sol Santa Fe The Hold Steady, Cheap Girls 7-10:15p, $25

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The Donkeys

Life Among The Savages

Why?

Shadow Of Heaven

Ride The Black Wave

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BELLA UNION 2014

EASY SOUND RECORDING COMPANY

The 75-year-old former Cream and Blind Faith drummer means serious business on this new jazz release. Listeners will recognize the drummer’s signature style, and Baker has surrounded himself with some legendary jazz musicians, including Pee Wee Ellis on tenor sax. Longtime fans don’t worry: Baker features himself on multiple tracks with some stunning solos.

The Manchester quartet’s debut release listens like a 19th century English novel reads. In the case of Shadow Of Heaven, our hero is singer/ songwriter Jamie Lee. Groomed in the likeness of Echo and the Bunnymen’s Ian McCulloch, Lee’s songs seek to make sense of a world swirling with love, passion, heartbreak and drama.

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San Francisco songwriter/producer/ arranger Jason Quever’s fifth release as Papercuts continues his signature formula. He writes and records music at his home studio on a 16-track reel-to-reel, lending to the dreamy, analog psych-pop. On this release, Quever focuses more on the production and storybook-like mini compositions and allows a few guest musicians to help with instrumentation.

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Los Angeles label Easy Sound Recording Company has been scooping up heavy handfuls of up-andcoming bands mixed with some indie music vets. The Donkeys’ fourth release pays tribute to their home state of California in a beachy, twangy, dreamy way as if 1960s Beach Boys and Grateful Dead met today’s bands Spiritualized and Local Natives in a club and started a seamless all night jam.

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Farewell for now... My life in Burque has been super fly But now it’s time for me to say wueno bye I landed up in this Land of Enchantment And to Austin I go for my educational enhancement I shall miss the bliss in my sweet hometown Where “orale” means that you’re down with the brown All kinds of memories and zia tattoos. ‘Member that one time? Ee, I know, huh. Me too. You don’t even know that I’m gonna miss it all sick! Like the smell of desert rain on adobe brick The art and cultura and soulful gente And all the things that make it excelente

Andrew Montoya was trained to carve and paint santos by his aunt. He says that he likes to add modern cultural touches to his work, like a “cholo santo” outside a tattoo parlor (above). His work can be found at the upcoming Spanish Market in Santa Fe, which takes place Jul. 25 through Jul. 27 at the Santa Fe Plaza.

21st-century santos With traditional techniques learned from his aunt, Andrew Montoya evolves an art form of the saints: “When I tell them what else I do, they seem to forget I am there to take care of eople say the eyes are the windows to them and want to know what santos are,” he the soul. But for Andrew Montoya, said. they’re the windows to the saints. And so curiosity gave way to passion, as art They’re the first feature people notice became about sharing the search for beauty in when passing by Montoya’s booth at the sacrifice. annual Spanish Market in Santa Fe — that is, before he sells out, which can happen in Perhaps the scarcity of santos artists generates anywhere from 10 minutes to an the attraction. Out of the six hour. apprentices Montoya’s aunt PROFILE trained, he is the only remaining Whether the piece is a retablo practitioner. Montoya noted the painting or bulto sculpture, Andrew popularity of Native American Montoya paints the eyes first in the Montoya art, and he hopes the Hispanic hopes that they’ll communicate the santosbyandrew community will rise to similar peace of a martyr. montoya.com prominence. For the past 12 years, Montoya has “Traditions are something that Spanish used 300-year-old techniques to can be taken away so fast,” he create santos, artwork depicting Market said. “I carry on something that Catholic saints. When his mother 8a-5p, Fri.-Sun., was established so long ago by died, leaving him in his aunt’s care Jul. 25-27 SANTA FE PLAZA, my ancestors, and the purpose of at the age of 13, compulsory art 505.982.2226 why they started the art form is so lessons were meant to keep him FREE special.” out of trouble. Young Montoya spanishcolonial.org loathed sitting for hours painting In addition to upholding those portraits of dead people. traditional techniques, Montoya contributes to the evolution of the “I hated painting,” he told Local iQ santos art form. Many people are attracted to recently. “I had no interest or even desire to the representation of the saints, but Montoya continue when I was taught.” seeks a closer way to connect with his Montoya recalls having to pray to grotesque audience. In the instance of the patron saint icons during Lent, carved to depict suffering. of gambling, Montoya carved the figure atop He decided to convey the beauty of the saints’ a slot machine. And for this coming Spanish sacrifices instead, teaching himself to create Market, he’s depicted the patron saint of art, bultos carvings while studying to become a covered in ink near a tattoo parlor. nurse. His patients gravitated toward the hope BY KATHERINE OOSTMAN

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“Not many people can relate to saints that are from decades ago,” Montoya said. “I try to put today’s society into the image and create something that the viewer can see and share with the saint.” His goal is to maintain the integrity of the saints while also applying their legacies to modern situations. Montoya’s skill and perspective has earned him notoriety — and more demand than he can meet. He often waits for his wife and young son to go to bed to fill orders and prepare for market, working from 9 at night until 3 in the morning. Montoya’s dedication has paid off. He ticks off the accolades: “My work has been shown at International Folk Art Museum in Santa Fe. Spanish Colonial Art Museum in Santa Fe. It is currently on exhibit in Germany and will also be going to Italy at the UNESCO World Heritage Basilica and Abbey of San Zeno in Verona, Italy. I also have lots of work in churches around Santa Fe, including St. Francis Cathedral Basilica.” Even with his prestige, Montoya still comes back to the legacy that santos art is founded on; his favorite event is the Spanish Market and the community it represents. “I want Spanish Market to grow and become big,” Montoya said, “so that the art form doesn’t get lost or vanish, leaving us with work that doesn’t evolve.” He hopes to share this passion with his son, so that the stories of faith and culture may continue on for generations to come.

Thanks to the 9 muses for inspiring my creativity All you dukes and duchesses of this fine city And especially thanks to friends at Local iQ Umbers! I really am gonna miss all of you!

ero en serio, as I say farewell for now, I am eternally grateful for my 2.75 years with Local iQ, the best mag’ in Burque. This gig has blossomed into a fractal of opportunities and relationships with some of the illest peeps I’ve ever met. Thanks to everyone I had the privilege of writing about. You make me proud to be a home slice of the 505 through my arts column, The Nine Muses, which was inspired by the Nine Muses of Greek mythology. They were the deities who gave artists, philosophers and individuals the necessary inspiration for creation. Thanks to Fran and Kevin (and Dylan) for granting the gig and making me an eazy, steezy, chola-ful cover girl not once but twice, including a New Mexico ghost stories feature as La Llorona. Thanks to the talented photographers Wes Naman, Joy Godfrey (and Moon Pie). Thanks to Mike English for being the best (and most patient) editor. Thanks to my fellow and former “Morning Brew” team and iQ writers: generous and joyous Steve Westman; sensational media pro Dan Gutierrez; cool and collected Khalil yesyesy’all Ekulona; and let’s not forget Charlie Crago. That’s it! Oh wait, I guess Justin what’s-his-face De La Rosa. Love all y’all. I’m off to the Lone Star State for a master of science in community and regional planning at the UT-School of Architecture in Austin, with exciting opportunities abroad. (Don’t worry; it’s not Texas. It’s Austin.) But let’s laugh now, cry later. Paz y amor. Shine on, you crazy diamond. Shavone A. Otero is already missing the green chile.

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Hecho en China Marcus receives an invitation to a wedding to a woman he loved 30 years ago... 7p, FREE NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 4TH SW, 505.246.2261

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Landmarks Indigenous Austrailian and Native American artists explore connections to the land. Gallery hours, FREE TAMARIND INSTITUTE 2500 CENTRAL SE, 505.277.3901

tamarind.unm.edu PERFORMANCE

The He & She Show Enjoy some laughs with this husband and wife comedy stand up show on their nationwide tour, for one night only. 7:30p, $10-$20 THE CELL THEATRE 700 1ST NW, 505.766.9412

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International ABQ This photo show will tell you more about the lives in the Int’l District. 5:30-7p, FREE SUNDOWNER APTS. COMMUNITY ROOM 6101 CENTRAL NE, 505.603.0866

with Jami’s signature clouds, florals and landscapes. 5-8p, FREE GALLERY 822 822 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.989.1700

gallery822.com THROUGH AUG. 10: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

HOME Sculpture and paintings by Siri Hollander ad Britt Freda will be on display. 5-7p, FREE GIACOBBE-FRITZ FINE ART, 702 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.986.1156

giacobbefritz.com THROUGH AUG. 10: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Michael Madzo & Ted Gall These artists paintings and sculptures are featured. 5-7p, FREE HUNTER KIRKLAND CONTEMPORARY 200 B-CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.984.2111

hunterkirkland contemporary.com THROUGH AUG. 10: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Wax Duet: The Encaustic Works of Ellen Komet and Mary Long Enjoy new works by these two artists. 5-7p, FREE KARAN RUHLEN GALLERY 225 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.820.0807

karanaruhlen.com TRHOUGH SEP. 13: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Reverie Photographs by Tom Chambers will be up for view. 5-7p, FREE PHOTO-EYE GALLERY 376 A GARCIA STREET, SANTA FE

photoeye.com THROUGH AUG. 17: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

THROUGH AUG. 25: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Jami Tobey This show will include bright and eclectic furniture pieces painted

ZANE BENNETT CONTEMPORARY ART 435 S GUADALUPE, SANTA FE, 505.982.8111

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Jami Tobey Artist will conduct a live demo of acrylic landscapes. 12-4p, FREE GALLERY 822 822 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.989.1700

FRI

THROUGH AUG. 28: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Red Hot Summer Nina Adkins, Judi Foster, and Anita Daniels display vibrant colors of summer in their various types of artwork while oil paintings by Jeff Warren will also be on display. 5-8p, FREE THE GALLERY ABQ 8210 MENAUL NE, 505.292.9333

thegalleryabq.com THROUGH SEP. 4: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Stay Tuned The 4th annual summer vintage radio show and sale, featuring art, design and vintage radio/ electronics. 5-8p, FREE PALETTE CONTEMPORARY 7400 MONTGOMERY NE, SUITE 22, 505.855.7777

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Detour: Rust, Glass & Chrome

The Nature of Brushwork Pat Marsello’s Asian themed ceramics and paintings celebrate years of her elegant brushwork. 5-8p, FREE MARIPOSA GALLERY 3500 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.6828

mariposagallery.com GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

Art by Elguera Stop in and enjoy a wide variety of art and artists. 5-8p, FREE ART BY ELGUERA 2 CHURCH STREET NW, 505.243.0099

artbyelguera.com

N4TH THEATER/NORTH 4TH ART CENTER 4904 4TH NW, 505.344.4542

Group Show Sally Bryant, Barbara Barnett and Lind ReyesAlicea share their latests works ranging from jewelry, glasswork and more. 5-8p, FREE YUCCA ART GALLERY 206-1/2 SAN FELIPE NW, 505.247.8931

yuccaartgallery.com OPEN HOUSE

Group Show Vicki Van Vynckt, Matt Yellowman, Farrell Cockrum and more display their various types of art. 5-8p, FREE BLACKBIRD GALLERY 323 ROMERO NW, STE 16, 505.243.9525

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Works by Daniel Ramirez Enjoy watercolors, acrylics and drawings by this artist. 5-7p, FREE

This show highlights the works of Wayne Cooper, Carla D’Aguanno, David Harlan and more. 5-8p, FREE CONCETTA D GALLERY 20 1ST PLAZA NW, 505.243.5066

Sandra Humphries and contemporary jewelry by Celest Michelotti are featured in this show. 5-8:30p, FREE WEYRICH GALLERY 2935 D LOUISIANA NE, 505.883.7410

weyrichgallery.com

conettadgallery.com

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THROUGH AUG. 30: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

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Landscape Tapestries

Largely Abstract: Works on Paper

Contempoary Contrastst: Fire & Water & Continum

Oil paintings that are semi-abstract by Jacob Matteson will be on display in this show. 5-8p, FREE

New works by Elaine Roy in the main gallery and paintings by Joyce Shupe in the front gallery. 6-8p, FREE HARWOOD ART CENTER 1114 7TH NW, 505.242.6367

harwoodartcenter.org

THROUGH JUL. 31: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

STUDIO 13 323 ROMERO, STE 13, 505.247.2988

This 2nd annual car and art exhibit will show artwork with nostalgic car themes. 5-7p, FREE

Group Show

OPEN HOUSE The gallery is showcasing various artists from New Mexico and California. 5-7p, FREE OT CIRCUS 709 CENTRAL NW, 505.249.2231

MATRIX FINE ART 3812 CENTRAL SE, STE 100A 505.268.8952

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Bamboo Gardens Mixed media prints by Katherine Noe are up for viewing. 5-8p, FREE NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP & GALLERY 3812 CENTRAL SE, STE 100B 505.268.8952

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This group show features vibrant work by 13 artists working in a wide range of mediums. 5-8p, FREE HIGH DESERT ART & FRAME 12611 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.265.4066

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That’s Where You Need To Be Group show of paintings by William Betts, Xuan Chen and more. 6-8p, FREE RICHARD LEVY GALLERY 514 CENTRAL SW, 505.766.9888

levygallery.com THROUGH AUG. 31: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Landscape Paintings Near & Far

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Oil paintings by Damien Gonzalez will be up for view. 5-8p, FREE

THROUGH AUG. 29: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

PURPLE SAGE GALERIA 201 SAN FELIPE NW, 505.450.4059

Withheld Narratives Artwork by artist Christopher Benson will be up for view. 5-7p, FREE LEW ALLEN GALLERIES AT THE RAILYARDS 1613 PASEO DE PERALTA, SANTA FE, 505.988.3250

purplesagegaleria.com THROUGH SEP. 30: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Cletus Smith This artist will present a solo show. 5-7p, FREE

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Car- Toons

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Digital Latin America

Original photography by Allan Price with classic automobile themes. 5-9p, FREE

THROUGH AUG. 15: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

ACT I GALLERY & SCULPTURE GARDEN 218 PASEO DEL PUEBLO N, TAOS, 575.758.7831

Corners: Photographs of the Southwest

THROUGH AUG. 31: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Numerous artists explore the North/South axis of cultural development in this group showing. 5-8p, FREE 516 ARTS 516 CENTRAL SW, 505.242.1445

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Angus MacPherson: Painting Roundup and BBQ This artist will present his full stable of art including treescapes, cityscapes and figurative work and more. 5-9p, FREE SUMNER & DENE 517 CENTRAL NW, 505.842.1400

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THE ARTISTIC IMAGE 1101 CARDENAS NE, 505.554.2706

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OPEN HOUSE Local artists showcase their work ranging in photography, glass and metalworks and more. 5-8p, FREE SE-OC RIGHT BRAIN GALLERY 3100 MENAUL NE, 505.816.0214

Artwork by Steven A. Jackson will be up for view in this solo show. 5-7p, FREE NEW CONCEPT GALLERY 610 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.795.7570

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Motion Group show by over 100 artists containing all media and artworks that move. 3-5p, FREE JOHNSONS OF MADRID GALLERIES OF FINE & FIBER ART 2834 HIGHWAY 14 N., MADRID, 505.471.1054

THROUGH AUG. 29: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Momentary Essence in a Changing World New paintings and monotypes by

taimodern.com THROUGH AUG. 19: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT People, Places & Things Sheryl Zacharia shares her themed work of life, love, beauty-people, place and things. 5-7p, FREE TANSEY CONTEMPORARY 652 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.995.8513

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Ms. Marasmius & Beetlewood

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This show will include discussions, Japanese tea ceremony and more. 5-7p, FREE

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TAI MODERN 1601 PASEO DE PERALTA, SANTA FE, 505.984.1387

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IMPACTS: A Japanese Contemporary Art Exhibit

THROUGH AUG. 31: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Japanese artist Fujitsuka Shosei’s works of woven vessels to linear sculpture will be featured. 5-7p, FREE

THROUGH AUG. 17: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Ali Krasner, Craig Anderson, Brenda Euwer, Kathamann and John Vorhees display their works at the Railyard Farmers Market 5-7p, FREE

THROUGH SEP. 22: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Cosmos

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Five Santa Fe Collage Artists

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New works in glass by artist Laura Goodwin. 5-7p, FREE THE WILLIAM & JOSEPH GALLERY, 727 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.982.9404

thewilliam andjosephgallery.com THROUGH AUG. 6: RECEPTION/EXHIBIT

Into Tomorrow New paintings by John Axton & Jennifer Davenport. 5-7p, FREE VENTANA FINE ART 400 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.983.8815

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Wax Duet: Ellen Koment and Mary Long OPENING RECEPTION:

5-7p, Fri., Jul. 25 Karan Ruhlen Gallery 225 Canyon, Santa Fe, 505.820.0807

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onsisting of layers upon layers of hot wax and pigments, encaustic painting is a unique form of art that allows the artist to create immense depth and texture. In this two-person exhibit, Ellen Koment and Mary Long use encaustic methods to create visually stunning and emotionally soaring works of art. Santa Fe artist Koment uses the encaustic process to reveal the inherent beauty that lies underneath each layer. To Koment, it’s all about the process — layering colors and wax in unexpected ways for a rich collection of bold, bright colors full of texture. Her art is a modern take on traditional encaustic painting, with more focus given to how an encaustic piece is made. Long uses encaustic painting to make her own representations of topographical maps. Thick, blotted squares and rectangles in washed-out reds and faded blues come together to form building-like structures in her pieces. Growing up around rural farms in Ohio, she enjoys exploring the architectural differences between big cities and small towns. Her paintings are “snapshots” of these disparate locations. These two artists have truly mastered the art of encaustic painting, always putting their own contemporary spin on this rich tradition. —Mateo Coffman

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n the surface, Judy Chicago is a 75-year-old woman clothed in rainbows, but her artwork reflects a bold soul who has avoided being mainstreamed and left a lasting influence on the world. This summer and fall, the New Mexico Museum of Art presents Local Color: Judy Chicago in New Mexico 1984-2014, an exhibit dedicated to celebrating Chicago’s unique career and three decades of living and working in New Mexico. The museum will focus on Chicago’s work created in New Mexico, both large public installations as well as personal pieces presented for the first time. Chicago’s art tackles controversial topics such as gender, injustice, inequality and war, employing a range of materials to match her vast Local Color: Judy subject matter. She utilizes cast Chicago in New bronze, needlework, stained and Mexico 1984-2014 painted glass, paper, and painted 10a-5p, Tue.-Sun., porcelain to communicate her through Oct. 12 messages and demonstrate her New Mexico Museum of Art 107 West Palace, Santa Fe, wide breadth of talents. Each 505.476.5041 piece’s point is highlighted by $6, $9 non-N.M. bright colors and stylistic choices residents, FREE 5-8p, to manipulate shape and bend the Fridays viewer’s perception of reality. — nmartmuseum.org Katherine Oostman judychicago.com

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That’s Where You Need to Be OPENING RECEPTION:

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hat’s Where You Need to Be showcases the perceptions of four artists, each using their craft to challenge conventional standards. William Betts uses software and a robotic setup to re-create photographs one drop of color at a time. The result is a blurry, low-res image that is indecipherable up close, but from a distance his subject becomes clear — a technique Betts employs to manipulate the connections between painter, viewer and image. Maria Park wants to examine how technology changes the way we look at the world. Using large walls and plexiglass cubes of her own devising, Parks adds thick layers of color to paint blocky suburban landscapes and scenic environments, challenging our everyday perception of beauty. Using light and reflection, Xuan Chen conceives simple forms on her computer and then deconstructs her images in a way that exaggerates their irregularities. Lastly, Willy Bo Richardson wants his viewers to consider the laws of nature while looking at his pieces. He uses an array of vertical streaks in expressive colors, each in its rightful space. His pieces are often large, colorful and abstract, embodying space and action and with a unique atmosphere all their own. —Mateo Coffman

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

Humanity seems to live in terror of its own creative strength. We see this play out so many ways — in schools that ban creativity, in political movements where people sacrifice their own freedom, in people who object to sex in any form except for a scandal, or those who deny any notion that there is more to life than they have today. Fear of creative strength also comes in the form of denying the kind of pleasure that nourishes in favor of pleasure that depletes. This is no longer your path, to the extent that it ever was. I would describe this phase of your life as being about pumping your vital force with gusto, in every form you know it to take. Make your choices based on how edgy they are, not in terms of what you get but what you must offer or take the risk of becoming. Take the risk not of danger, but of failure — you will be glad you did.

true that there is something concealed, that you’re concerned about revealing or don’t want known about you. But that is not necessarily a disadvantage. If you work with this feeling, you may discover that it contains power. You can, for example, consider that something you perceive as fearful may play to your advantage. Whatever you’re sensing has the power to go both ways. That much is clear. But that does not mean that it’s a random factor. On one level you’re experiencing a test of your expectations, or of what you presume in the face of missing information. Life is holding out some unusual promises for you now. That is sometimes a little edgy. Keep your thoughts positive. In the end, you will be glad you saved yourself needless anxiety, and fostered the skill of positive thinking.

Correspondingly, you may also be seeing problems you didn’t notice before, though I would propose that those problems may not exist. You may be saying that if the problems are not real, then how do I know the potentials are real? Well, the mind is better at making up problems that don’t exist than it is at coming up with solutions or creative options. Even if this is a matter of emphasis, it will pay to focus your attention on what works, or what will help, rather than on what might not be going well. One thing I’ve noticed in my decades of working with people as their astrologer is that most are not so good at seeing the possibilities. You are — and if you want, you also have the discipline to make them real.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP. 22)

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 20)

Notice who you meet or even randomly TAURUS (APR. 19-MAY 20) encounter, and treat everyone with You may be tempted to do or say things fully conscious respect. Eliminate any in an effort to please those you feel are standoffish attitude you might have, in positions of authority. Yet it would burn off any fog that might sometimes be better to take authority, especially surround you, and focus on who you are over your own ideas. You don’t have to speaking with. Treat everyone with care meet any standard except for being real. and compassion, and lean in with an ear However, in our society this concept for how you might help. Go out of your needs some explanation. Being real way to treat everyone the same way, which means matching your words to your means with the utmost attentiveness. It actual opinion. It means matching the is an unfortunate habit of current society expression on your face to how you really to take an uppity approach with people feel. It means asking a question when based on the flimsiest excuse, with no you don’t know, instead of guessing, excuse or out of habit. It seems too much though that includes first checking in to ask for people to present themselves with yourself to assess what knowledge to the world with even a modicum you already have. To take authority you of humility, as if to do so is to lower have to be your own authority, which is oneself in some way. This is a profound a complex task; rather than being about misunderstanding, and it’s one that you bossing yourself around, it’s about having don’t want and cannot afford right now. a balanced viewpoint, taking different opinions under advisement and ultimately LIBRA (SEP. 22-OCT. 23) being responsible for your own decisions. Although Mars stationed direct in your sign on May 19, it has yet to enter new Someone who can do that is a valuable person within any group or organization. territory. Said another way, Mars is still in “shadow phase” and has not gone past GEMINI (MAY 20-JUN. 21) the degree where it stationed retrograde It’s been said that a smart person learns back in March. This happens soon — from his or her own mistakes, but a truly but not before one final experience of wise person learns from the mistakes of whatever the retrograde symbolized. True, others. You are now entering territory that it meant many things to many people, you’ve seen others struggle with many but since early December your life has times. You may be concerned that you had a dominant feeling, a recurring have to go through some similar crisis, theme or persistent issue. It’s the one though I assure you that you do not. The thing that many or most things have experiences of others do not need to had in common. There is an underlying warn you off of any ambition or intention circumstance or pattern that is related to you may have. Rather, I suggest you get this issue, and you’re about to see what it some information about the territory from is. There is some theme of fairness, and those who have been there. In the end, it’s related to honoring commitments. your success is going to depend on how It may also be related to the ways in resourceful you are. Take a wide view of which you hold others to honoring their resources, including your own talents and commitments to you. The way you did skills, what people close to you might be things in the past will no longer serve you. able to offer (starting with blood relatives Now you have one distinct advantage: you you actually trust), and finally, money. know this, and that will help you make the There may also be one well-positioned decision you need to make. individual who can be a positive influence. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 22) Remember: use your allies. Sleepwalking, being on autopilot, trance CANCER (JUN. 21-JUL. 22) state, spacing out. Everyone drifts into There remains the ongoing puzzle of how this state at some point, though currently you translate what you feel into words. many people are drifting through life Anyone who has been friends with a dog paying as little attention as possible. knows that it’s not what you say, it’s how Often this is aided and abetted by alcohol, you say it. With humans, what you say pills or other substances. I don’t know is as meaningful as how you say it, and your personal circumstances, but I do this often translates to the feeling behind know your solar chart. Right now you the message. That is also the challenge need to pay attention. I could list off a — actually feeling when you speak, and dozen reasons from just your solar chart, aligning your emotions with your words. though let’s skip that. Pay attention. It’s worth stepping up to that one. At the Notice where you are and who is around same time, there’s that little problem of you. Notice what you’re doing and why. words being so easily misunderstood. Come out of the dream state and enter It would be a good idea to choose your words with extra care, and to go through fully waking state. That means taking nothing for granted and yes, as one of several drafts of anything you want to your Scorpio cousins recently said to put in writing. Leave it on your screen me, it means keeping your mind alert for a while and stare at it before pushing and active at all times even if this seems “send” — for hours or a day or two. You really weird. Engage your awareness fully, will be glad you did. in manual mode, and keep waking up as LEO (JUL. 22-AUG. 23) many times as necessary. You may be concerned that you have some unknown or undetected weakness or vulnerability, which is persisting even with Jupiter in your birth sign. It’s

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SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 22)

You are starting to see possibilities where you did not see them before.

Your chart describes an inheritance of some kind. That concept can be expressed many different ways, though the overall inference is success and benefit. You have resources available to you and there are people willing to help you out. Should you be in a position to receive assistance of some kind from an investor, make sure you preserve your rights, that you don’t get in over your head and that you have a relatively easy way out of the arrangement if it does not work. Understand who is taking the risk and what risk that really is. Finally, keep the benefits in mind. Any arrangement would best be based on mutual benefit and on love of the work. The same aspect pattern describes a very friendly scenario in love and sex. Just keep reminding yourself that every person is their own individual, free to come and go as they please. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 19)

Who is your reference point for selfesteem? You need an example, and if you discover that you’re not finding too many of them in the world, consider that a sign that you’re using your discernment. Your astrology suggests that the past few months have had a special theme, which is understanding the emotional basis for self-worth, or lack thereof. It is not a mental exercise. For you self-worth resides at the root of your emotional nature. The central message of this time in your life is that no matter what anyone has done to you, or what has happened to you, you are the one who decides how you feel about yourself. You decide who you call as a witness. You decide who you believe. Ultimately, you make your own decision about who you are. Yet that decision has an emotional basis, not a logical one. That is the beauty, and the biggest challenge.

THE AMERICAN VALUES CLUB CROSSWORD “Rap Mixes” By Caleb Madison and Brendan Emmett Quigley, edited by Ben Tausig. Difficulty 4/5 There are five primary theme answers in this grid. In addition, there are several hidden answers that follow the pattern of the theme.

ACROSS 1 Like humble rappers 5 Undulating 9 Year in Emperor Trajan’s reign 13 West Point, e.g.: Abbr. 14 Protected from the wind 15 Create some strokes 16 Hearty meal from Nairobi? (“Stronger”) 18 Droid that sparked a galactic revolution, familiarly 19 Cuthbert on “24” 20 Vexation 22 Harmon who created “Community” 23 Chivalry awards: Abbr. 26 Orwell’s last character? 27 Places that certainly call for standing up while you go? (“Work It”)

37 With 39-Across, “Pardners, we got us some chablis!”? (“Got Money”)

64 “Get the f%ck out”

29 Historical chunks

65 Stripper’s cache

30 Square on the side of a pool

38 Hardly hustle

DOWN

39 See 37-Across

31 What days on Mars are called

40 Workshop temp

1 Did the job of a fall guy?

41 Invertebrate in some endangered structures

2 Amtrak train with designated Quiet Cars

42 Hot drinking spots?

3 Made a dramatic entry

34 Deets

43 Game resulting in smashed windows at the senior center? (“Juicy”)

4 Ice cream known as Dreyer’s in some parts of the U.S.

39 Retired Rocket from China

46 Be down with something 47 Stressed type: Abbr. 48 ___ Fermin (Pamplona festival) 51 Places to get naked and sweaty 54 Force out, as one’s roommate during a dalliance 56 Hero whose name means “fox”

5 Sushi condiment 6 Word before rock or comics 7 Civic center? 8 Some evergreens 9 “Anchorman” actor 10 Put in a footnote 11 Privy to 12 “Sweet dreams are made of this / Who am ___ disagree?”

32 Still life container 33 Taylor of “Six Feet Under” 38 Labor worker

41 Like restroom condom machines 42 Checked out 44 May baby Brendan Emmett Quigley’s star sign 45 New Hampshire town where Mandy Moore was born 48 Big name in imitation toys? 49 Single 50 Spanish babies

17 Fartknocker

51 Alabama Slammer need, for short

21 Indiana’s state flower

52 Into Stan Brakhage films, say

24 Puts in jail

53 Fish-eating duck

25 Handouts at the start of a course

55 Strange opening: Abbr.

62 Zip

27 Jeanne d’Arc, e.g.: Abbr.

56 Veer this way

63 Non–“members of the tribe”

28 “Amen, brother”

32 Best of the best

57 One who can recite pi to a thousand places? (“Tical”)

35 Prep, as a smoothie

60 Do as toddlers do

36 Film with the voices of Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway

61 Genesis redhead

15 Lacking color

58 Parliament debris 59 Confucian principle

PISCES (FEB. 19-MAR. 20)

Make your work count. Recognize the value of what you do, by which I mean look carefully, note the facts, observe the world around you and really get it all the way. You have no need to look to others for reassurance, even though it’s likely that you are being recognized for your contribution. Part of this means recognizing the economic value of what you contribute. By that I mean its inherent value and its value to support you and those who directly benefit from it. Yet in the same way that a dollar is exchanged many times and is therefore more than its face value, your work extends far beyond your immediate circle of awareness and benefits those who you may never meet or know about. Therefore I suggest you use some exceptionally positive astrology and make it work for you — in every way, including how much fun you have doing it, and the special pleasure that comes from total dedication to quality.

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The Day the Sun Cried: A Spacecoast Adventure Author Lizbeth Novielliere will discuss and sign her first fiction effort. 3p, FREE PAGE ONE BOOKSTORE 5850 EUBANK NE, 505.294.2026

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