Golden Fork Awards • August 7-20, 2014 by Local iQ Magazine

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“ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE” VOL. 9 ISS. 14 | AUG. 7-20, 2014

From the mouths of the City’s most esteemed foodies, to your plate...

2014

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E BEST OF FOOD”

MUSIC

FILM

What’s grungier than Soundgarden?

What’s nerdier than Star Wars?

INside F OOD The very best dining options in Albuquerque, as voted on by the savviest foodies we know

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

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EDITOR

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As summer’s bounty of stone fruits arrive, iQ’s Katixa Mercier finds numerous uses for them

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Camaraderie and sportsmanship fuel athlete Kellie Nickerson’s passion for running

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MUSIC

CONTRIBUTORS

Studied Texas songwriter Terri Hendrix brings along storied Texas music legend Lloyd Maines for an intimate performance

A R TS Now in its eigth year, Ballet Pro Musica keeps drawing a high-level talent for annual festival

DISTRIBUTION

FI L M Richard Linklater’s ambitious project Boyhood, a literal comin-of-age story

CA LE N DA R S

CO LU M N S

Arts Events.......................... 28

Backyard Plot..................... 12

Live Music............................ 22

Craft Work........................... 13

F E AT UR E S

Credit Corner ....................32

Places To Be...........................4 Profile........................................ 7 Marquee................................... 5 Book Review......................... 11 Smart Music..........................25 Smart Arts............................ 29 Crossword/Horoscope..... 31

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EDITORIAL

Jade Richardson Bock Mateo Coffman Charlie Crago Dave DeWitt Eric Francis Justin Goodrum Logan Greely Dan Gutierrez Seth Hall Jim & Linda Maher Jordan Mahoney Katixa Mercier Bill Nevins Katherine Oostman Michael Ramos Tish Resnik Aurelio Arley Sanchez David Steinberg Ben Tuasig Steven J. Westman Chloe Winegar-Garrett

Aural Fix.............................. 24 Playing With Fire.................9 The Curious Townie ..........6 The Gaffer . ........................ 30

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PLACES TO BE

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CONCERT

Half the Road

ZZ Top and Jeff Beck

5-10:30p, Sat., Aug. 9

7:30p, Thu., Aug. 14

7p, Tue., Aug. 19

Downtown ABQ Central between 2nd & 7th, 505.768.3556

Century 14 Downtown 100 Central SW, 505.243.9555

Sandia Resort & Casino 30 Rainbow NE, 505.796.7500

FREE

$11

$55-$70 sandiacasino.com

cabq.gov

cinemark.com tugg.com/events/9962

Pueblo Independence Day 7a-3p, Sun., Aug. 10 Jemez Historic Site 18160 Hwy. 4, Jemez Springs, 575.829.3530

FREE

n Aug. 10 and 11, 1680, the Pueblo people of New Mexico, along with Apache and Navajo allies, kicked some serious Spanish colonizer butt, helping preserve the Pueblo way of life and culture. It came at a time when the world was deeply embroiled in colonization at the hands of Europeans — a process that was often fierce and bloody, and didn’t end well for many, especially those who fought back. Yet, the Pueblo people of New Mexico pushed back anyway, successfully launching a rebellion. Over 300 years later, this victory is still being celebrated. Show appreciation for the sacrifices that Pueblo ancestors made with a pilgrimage run at the start of the festivities. Listen to special speakers talk about Pueblo life and culture, including some words from sculptor Cliff Fragua. Spend the rest of your day enjoying Native dances, listening to music and chowing down on traditional food, while shopping for Pueblo-made arts and crafts. —MC

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EXHIBIT Digital Latin America: Video Mapping 7:30-10p, Thu., Aug. 14 516 Central SW, 505.242.1445

FREE 516arts.org

or decades, carnival funhouse mirrors have offered a perspective alteration to the human body. Jessica Angel, a guest artist from Colombia, collaborated with Albuquerque/Santa Fe artist team Lux Capacitor (Chris Clavio and Ian LeBlanc) to create Hemispherical Immersion — an interactive video-mapping installation that creates the fun-house mirror effect. Angel’s installation projects different environments onto a wall, while Lux Capacitor’s video component captures a feed of the viewer and integrates it into the projected design. The program shuffles the viewer’s image, sometimes putting the feet on top of the image and the head near the bottom. The effect is image distortion that generates an experiment in perspective and furthers the ability to interact with art. 516 Arts is hosting this one-night open house as an addition to the ongoing summer event Digital Latin America. —KO

hat could be better than a night spent soaking up good music and enjoying a couple of beards? ZZ Top is poised to bring their iconic flowing chin hair and guitar riffs to Albuquerque once again. Since the early 1970s ZZ Top has been tickling audience’s fancies with their ever-changing musical style, incorporating blues-inspired rock, new wave, dance and even synthesizers in their music over the span of their 45-year carrier. Complete with their wicked sense of humor and slick lyrical motifs, ZZ Top is prepared to serenade you with as many of their infamous double entendres and innuendos they can squeeze in. Along for the ride is legendary guitarist Jeff Beck, whose mastery of the instrument spans genres. Each band will play a full set before rocking the stage together to end your night. —MC

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CELEBRATION

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t’s 2014, and gender inequality is a problem that permeates every aspect of women’s lives. The new documentary Half the Road looks at the outdated gender inequality plaguing cycling in particular, as well as the immense love that female athletes have for the sport. Half the Road features footage from some of the world’s most competitive races, with interviews from Olympians, rookies, coaches, officials and the families of athletes. These are voices that are filled with passion, dedication and commitment, offering a unique peek into what it takes for a female cyclist to make it, both on the bike and off it. The Spokettes, New Mexico’s premier bicycle and triathlon racing team, is sponsoring this fun and informative film. After the film, a Q&A will be held with Spokettes and other cyclists from the community. —MC

THU

nything fun is expensive nowadays, right? Think again! Downtown Summerfest is back, bringing entertainment to Albuquerque without costing a dime. The main stage will highlight energetic, Latin-style music, featuring the talented Sheila E.’s fiery percussion, along with Miguelito, Roberto, and Paul Pino and The Tone Daddies. The millennial stage will bring an alternative rock beat from bands Repel the Robot, The Lymbs, Josh Burg and Great States. Local eateries will offer great deals on delicious food and beverages, and the grown-ups won’t want to miss out on the microbrewery garden. Bounce houses, face painting and rock climbing will be on-hand for kids with a lot of crazy summer energy to spare. Parking for $6 is available at the Convention Center garage underneath Civic Plaza, and a free bike valet service is provided by Esperanza Bike Shop. —CW

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SCREENING

Downtown Summerfest

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The where to go and what to do from August 7-20

THEATER O’Keeffe! 7:30p, Wed.-Thu.; 8p, Fri.; 2p, Sat.; Aug. 20-23 Aux Dog Theatre 3011 Monte Vista NE, 505.254.7716

$22 auxdog.com

eorgia O’Keeffe is perhaps best known for her flower portraits and associations with New Mexico, but there is much more to her story than that. Lucinda McDermott has brought the story of O’Keeffe’s journey to the stage, portraying the fascinating artist as a witty, human and engrossing personality. McDermott, who was first introduced to the work of O’Keeffe as a teenager, has strived to combine acting, writing and art throughout her life — and this original show fuses of all of three disciplines into one cohesive expression. McDermott focuses on O’Keeffe’s relationship to photographer Alfred Stieglitz and the struggle to maintain her own independent identity as an artist. This one-woman performance aspires to make O’Keeffe feel truly alive, offering an exciting glimpse into her art and history. —CW

MARQUEE

Early Tlingit Basket, Circa 1900

Past forward Antique Show draws 200 exhibitors and countless one-of-a-kind finds creation and use. Nowhere else can such a rom the beginning, humans have left combination of art, history and culture be found in one place, Begner said. proverbial breadcrumbs marking the development of culture, thought and “Antique shows are a great way to see a industry. Perhaps one day it will be variety of items, and to meet like-minded an iPhone by which future generations place people,” he said. “All dealers and collectors speculations and affectionate memories love the history and different cultures of the past. But it’s hard to imagine that represented by the objects.” something so normal could one day be Begner has specialized in dealing pre-1940 displayed as a treasure. American Indian art, jewelry and antique The dealers of the Great American folk art for the past Southwestern Antique Show 22 years. know well how the objects we MARQUEE “It is a family business, so live life with can evolve from I have been around it all daily practicality to visual Great my life,” he said. Like any diplomats of historical society. Southwestern professional antiquer, he’s They’ve dedicated their lives to Antique Show always looking for outlets of collecting objects that embody 2-7p, Fri.; 9a-5p, new discovery. This year is a culture, a story, a life — Sat.; 10a-4p, Sun.; particularly those lived in the no different: “We hope this Aug. 8-10 Southwest. show will be like past shows EXPO NEW MEXICO 300 SAN PEDRO NE, — interesting, exciting and This antique show features 505.222.9700 primarily early-American arts worthwhile.” $10, $15 (2-day pass) and crafts, Native American cowboysandindians The Great Southwestern antiques.com and Western fine art, as well Antique Show has cultivated greatsouthwestern as ethnographic art. After a family-oriented community antiqueshow.com 16 years of offering such a of experts as well as admirers; diverse and rich collection, it any one is welcome to learn is no wonder that the Great and explore the treasures Southwestern Antique Show is one of the of the Southwest. Whether a certain piece greatest events of its kind. Today it hosts brings back a personal memory regarding more than 200 dealers from all over the a relative or demands the question, “What country, as well as Australia and Japan. is that?”, antiques spark conversations that Steve Begner of Turkey Mountain Traders, promote the sharing of stories — a tradition based in Scottsdale, Ariz., will be in that is as old as humanity itself. attendance this year. “We have exhibited The Great Southwestern Antique Show is at every Great Southwestern show since an event that takes a look back at the past the beginning, and always find interesting to preserve the development of culture things and meet interesting people,” he told Local iQ. “The variety of material at this show and inspire the future. The event is sponsored by Albuquerque shop Cowboys makes it unique in the Southwest.” & Indians Antiques, with proceeds going The result of 200 exhibitors working to promote arts education in New Mexico. under a Southwestern theme is an almostAdditional information can be found at overwhelming gathering of one-of-akind pieces, each with a story behind its greatsouthwesternantiqueshow.com. BY KATHERINE OOSTMAN

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CULTURE

An affable, dapper legend with a knack for style

or years I have driven along Central Avenue, in the blocks across from UNM dotted with businesses old and new, and found myself glancing over to check out what was going on at one particular place — the Lobo Men’s Shop. More often than not you could spot a tanned and dapper man standing outside, usually with a few of his well-suited salesmen, ready to greet customers. This guy was Basil Nellos. Nellos owned and operated the Lobo Men’s Shop starting in 1963, in the same exact location. I know many of us have a memory of stopping in for a pair of 501s, or buying sport coats and suits for homecoming dances or family weddings. That affable, handsome Greek man had a knack for helping make the wardrobes of countless men better. A few weeks ago, I was lamenting that the Lobo Men’s Shop had closed this year and that something else now occupies the space. So it was a shock to hear that Basil Nellos passed away July 4, at the age of 73.

It seriously bummed me out to learn that Nellos is gone, and I’m just one of many friends who loved his shop. One such friend is my pal Kevin Gick, who is the assistant university counsel at the University of New Mexico. “Basil was one of the first people I met when I moved to Albuquerque in 1992,” Gick recalled on Nellos’ memorial page. “I showed up with my uncle Steve the day before the Lobo Men’s Shop annual sidewalk sale. I started working for him that day and stayed off-and-on for 13 years. I learned more from him than any other person — he was very much a mentor, a father figure and a good friend.”

We recently discussed some of Gick’s other favorite recollections. “The sidewalk sale was always crazy,” he said. “Basil would pace around the store the day before like a hungry lion in a butcher shop. But upon opening the place for the sale the next day — which was always packed with people itching to get their hands on a deal — he became part carnival barker, part tour guide, but all salesman. He was always the consummate gentleman with his customers. And he was always open to making a deal to get a sale.” Gick remembered Nellos’ generosity, too, particularly at the annual Christmas party, which was his way of giving back to the people who supported him. “There would be eggnog and brandy, cold cuts and other goodies,” Gick said. “Oh, and always a little something special for his friends, which were too numerous to count. Working there I met countless politicos and professors, professionals and hippies, and of course the local folk who make up Albuquerque’s lifeblood.” This is what our city’s legends are made of, right? I know many of you guys who grew up here have a lot of tales to go with that corduroy blazer hanging in your closet. I tip my hat to you, Mr. Nellos. Thanks for making this town a better-dressed place.

Cheers to 40 Years It was July 3, 1974, when High Noon Restaurant & Saloon first opened its doors — and what a celebration they’ve been having in recognition of 40 years in business in Old Town! High Noon IS the Villa family — Charley and Shirley, the folks who had the dream to open the place, plus their daughter, Carla, who’s the one who calls the shots now. And Carla puts it best: “Milestone anniversaries ask you to pause, celebrate and reflect … to all the people who have supported this journey … thank you!

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We have enjoyed every minute of it, and without exaggeration, we couldn’t have done it without you.” The High Noon birthday celebration is running for 40 days (Jul. 3-Aug. 11), with fun happenings like a prize each day for the 40th guest, a threecourse dinner for two for $40.40, retro drink specials and 40 tequilas behind the bar, with a different one featured each day. High Noon comes by its charm and history authentically, as the foyer and lounge are located in one of Old Town’s original buildings, dating to 1785. There is still time to head down and be part of the festivities — but anytime is a good time to see the Villas. High Noon Restaurant & Saloon, 425 San Felipe NW, 505.765.1455, highnoonrestaurant.com.

Down at the Harwood I made my way to the Harwood Art Center on Aug. 1 for a round of new exhibitions’ opening receptions, which are always great for running into folks you know. This was a special night, as my friend Elaine Roy has collaborated with fellow artist Christopher Thomson for Contemporary Contrasts: Fire & Water. The exhibit features Roy’s photographs of the ocean off the coast of Maine, embedded in wax and enhanced with oil paints. The mysterious, enigmatic wall pieces inspire subliminal water memories. (Roy and I made a trek to Marfa, Texas, a few years back together. It’s so cool to travel with artists, as you get to watch them look at the world in a different way than you do, seeing form and beauty in landscapes.) And Thomson’s work is the “fire,” as he has forged steel into improvised sculptures for homes, gardens and public spaces. I’m no art critic — just a storyteller who likes to tout the good stuff that good people are creating here. Go and see my friend’s work for yourself. You have until Aug. 28 (harwoodartcenter.org).

ENVIRONMENT

Land as community Founded by famed naturalist Aldo Leopold, Albuquerque Wildlife Federation turns 100 and continues its mission of “restoration as recreation” jogging, they said. But with the permission of the appropriate agencies, AWF members t sure doesn’t look like a wildlife refuge get their kicks by conducting restoration — yet. What the Valle de Oro National projects on public lands such as Valles Wildlife Refuge looks like today is Caldera and Valle de Oro. more of the South Valley: a 430-acre alfalfa field. I was in that field a few weeks In late July, AWF teamed up with Los ago discussing what our nation’s newest Amigos de Valles Caldera for a weekend wildlife refuge would look like in a few years restoration service project in the Valle with Kristina Fisher, vice Jaramillo in the center of the president of the Albuquerque Caldera. The creek Wildlife Federation, and her in this narrow “We abuse PROFILE husband, Phil Carter, who’s valley had been land because on the projects committee of heavily impacted Albuquerque we regard it as that organization, which just by grazing and Wildlife celebrated its 100th birthday. logging, and a commodity sediment from Federation Yes, part of the refuge is a belonging to 121 Cardenas NE, eroding stream working alfalfa field. But 505.299.5404 banks had soon it will include part of the us. When we abq.nmwildlife.org degraded water Bosque as well, with trails, see land as interpretive exhibits, wetland quality. Volunteers a community boardwalks and a visitor built Zuni bowls center. (a riparian restoration to which we technique) and one-rock The involvement of the belong, we may dams to control erosion in Albuquerque Wildlife headcuts (where a stream Federation with the new begin to use it is confined by steep banks), refuge goes back one with love and Aldo Leopold (Jan. 11, 1887-Apr. 21, 1948), shown here in Mexico later in his life, was one of the as well as transplanting sod hundred years to the days of founders of the Albuquerque Wildlife Foundation 100 years ago. The organization is still gorespect.” tiles to plug ditches that Aldo Leopold, who was the ing strong, with AWF members currently focused on the creation of the Valle de Oro National drained adjacent wetlands. Wildlife Refuge in the South Valley. supervisor of Carson National This is what the AFW means Forest at the tender age of 24. —ALDO LEOPOLD by restoration as recreation. Considered by many to be the meander, retaining more water on the land Real historic site. The parking lots will be father of wildlife management AFW is planning a number and creating what’s called lowland mesa designed to harvest water to irrigate the and of the United States’ of restoration projects habitat, with plants like grasses, sunflowers, surrounding landscape. wilderness system, Aldo for Valle de Oro, including “induced Apache plume and salt bush. Kristina Fisher of AWF said that the Leopold was a forester, conservationist, meandering,” a form of stream and arroyo The Valle de Oro NWR will take some time existence of Valle de Oro is directly the writer, philosopher and educator. With restoration that creates meadows where to develop, refuge manage Jennifer Owenresult of Aldo Leopold’s 100 year-old vision several colleagues, Leopold founded what is there would normally be desert scrub. After White told me, and they have recently to protect and preserve nature any way we now AWF in 1914. a typical thunderstorm, small arroyos drain released three conceptual site plans for can. After all, it was Leopold who wrote: Fisher and Carter told me that, in a nutshell, quickly into larger ones that eventually reach public comment. I was quite interested in “We abuse land because we regard it as a the goal of AWF is to promote the concept the Rio Grande. By adding small dam-like the plan for the visitor center, which calls for commodity belonging to us. When we see of “restoration as recreation.” We see people structures to arroyos at key places, the a Rio Grande heritage garden, a pollinator land as a community to which we belong, we outdoors all the time hiking, riding bikes and AWF volunteers can induce the arroyos to garden, farmland remnants and a Camino may begin to use it with love and respect.” BY DAVE DEWITT

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FOOD

Fruit of stone

Perfect summer peach cobbler

Many uses for summer’s bounty of stone fruit

BY JADE RICHARDSON BOCK here was a wonderful old lady who went to our Episcopal church when I used to live in Mathews County, Va. Very prim and proper. She and her husband never had children, which always seemed to shame her in some way. She was like the original Martha Stewart. I remember going to her house for Christmas parties and thinking, “This is like TV!” She’d have trays with perfect canapés, that kind of thing. My mother was a hairdresser and she had a shop in the back of our farmhouse. This lady was a regular Friday appointment; she came in for a “set.” Everyone in that chair told my mom their deepest secrets. I would read books and sweep up and hang out in the shop as much as I could in the summer months — because it was the only room in the house that had air conditioning. I remember her telling my mom about her honeymoon to Martinique. She giggled and said, “Now we call it Marti-nookie.” Scandalous! Later she had a stroke, which left her unable to speak for the last seven years of her life. Her husband took tender-loving care of her. She was a precious woman, and I wish I had more of her recipes. Here is her spot-on recipe for peach cobbler.

STORY & PHOTO BY KATIXA MERCIER

ou’ve likely heard a group of wine drinkers say that they pick up hints of stone fruit in a wine; ever wonder what they’re talking about? The answer is in summer’s bounty: cherries, peaches, plums, apricots and nectarines. Stone fruit (also known as a drupe) is a fruit whose seed is enclosed in a stone-like pit, surrounded by flesh and encased by a thin skin. Although these fruits have hearts of stone, their flavors are far from cold. While they are all delicious raw, their flavor profiles expand when cooked. Skewered plum halves with pork tenderloin make for both aesthetically striking kabobs and a delectable sweet and savory combination. Have a sweet tooth? So do we. Here are a few recipes and tips to put that stone-hearted summer bounty to good use.

Cherry-Ginger Ice Ingredients:

1/2 cup dry white wine 1/3 cup ginger syrup 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen) Method:

In a bowl, whisk together wine, ginger syrup and lime juice until combined. Set aside. In a food processor, pulse cherries until finely chopped. Transfer cherries into the bowl with the remaining ingredients and mix until well incorporated. Pour into a shallow metal pan and place in the freezer. Stir every 20 minutes until a slushy texture is achieved. About 1-1/2 hours. Spoon into serving cups.

Turkish Apricot Chutney

Plum Jam

Ingredients:

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tsp. fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp. mustard seed 3/4 cup dried apricots, finely chopped 1/3 cup dried currants 3/4 cup water 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt

4-1/2 cups fresh plums, pitted and chopped 1/2 cup water 5 cups granulated sugar 1 package powdered fruit pectin (1.75 ounces)

Method:

Place a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and ginger in the vegetable oil until golden. Add mustard seed and stir until fragrant. Gradually add remaining ingredients and bring to a consistent simmer. Stir occasionally until the liquid is nearly absorbed, about 20 minutes. Allow chutney to cool before jarring.

Method:

In a large pot, place the plums and water over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for five minutes. Gradually stir in the sugar. Return the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring steadily. Add the powdered fruit pectin and continue stirring for a couple of minutes. Foaming of the fruit is natural: With a spoon, skim off any foam that may exist. Remove from heat and allow jam to cool prior to jarring. Makes eight half-pint jars. Never jarred jam before? Read on.

Virginia Peach Cobbler SERVES 6-8

Jarring: ‘A How To’ Sterilize the jars and lids by boiling them in water for at least 5 minutes. With an oven mitt, quickly remove the hot jars and ladle the plum jam in, filling the jars to within 1/2 inch of the top. With a moistened paper towel, wipe the rims of the jars clean of any jam. Place the lids on each jar and screw rings on tightly. Place a small rack in the bottom of a large stockpot. Fill half way with water and bring to a boil. With an oven mitt — or better, a silicone mitt — lower each jar into the boiling water, allowing at least 1-1/2 inches of space between each jar.

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Add more water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot and process for 10 minutes. With silicone-tipped tongs, carefully remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a large trivet or heatproof surface. Once the jars are completely cool, press the top of each lid with a finger to check the seals. The tops should not pop up and down when you do this. Store in a cool, dark area for up to three months. Once opened, keep jars refrigerated for up to three weeks.

Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups sliced peaches 6 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoons salt 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup milk Method:

Cut your peaches up in the morning, sprinkle with some sugar and let them sit for a while. They can sit in the fridge until you’re making dinner. Use a 9-inch glass pie pan (or double the recipe and go 11-by-13). When you’re ready to put the cobbler together, heat the oven to 350 F. Melt the butter in the pan in the oven. In a medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients, stir in the milk and pour the batter into the pie pan. Spread the peaches over the batter (they will be juicy by this point). Bake about 1 hour, until golden and bubbly.

FOOD

Spicy chilled soups from the garden

guess I don’t need to tell you that chilled soups are refreshing to serve during hot summer days and, bonus, you don’t need to turn on the stove. But I do need to tell you that fruits and vegetables fresh from the garden or farmers’ market make the most flavorful soups — and also that your food processor and/or blender will get quite a workout. To make juice from tomatoes or pineapples, just chop them up, blend them (adjusting the thickness with water) and strain through a metal strainer. If you’re in a hurry and buy the juices at the market, use lowsodium tomato and pineapple juice with no added sugar. Hat tip to W.C. Longacre for his assistance with these recipes.

Caribbean Cold and Bold Gazpacho Traditionally, gazpacho is thought of as a Spanish-style cold soup. However, the cold, uncooked soup idea is taken one step further in this recipe by including some of the fruit bounty native to the Caribbean. The ultimate result is a soup that is cold, bold and spicy — island style. Note: This recipe requires advance preparation. Ingredients:

2 cups pineapple or papaya juice

Mandarin Orange and Sour Cherry Chile Chilled Soup

2 cups tomato juice 3/4 cup almost ripe papaya, peeled and chopped into large cubes 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh pineapple 1/3 cup each, diced green, red and yellow bell pepper 1/2 fresh Scotch bonnet chile (or habanero), seeds and stem removed, minced 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 tsp. whole black peppercorns, crushed Method:

Place all of the ingredients in a blender in batches and blend for five seconds each. Combine all blending ingredients in a large bowl, mix well and refrigerate the mixture for six hours. Serve the soup in icy-cold bowls. Yield: 4 to 6 servings Heat Scale: medium

Serve it as a first course with fresh bread. I love avocados, and their flavor shines through in this soup. Note: This recipe requires advance preparation.

In a chunkier version, this soup could be a salsa. This is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, both visually and in flavor. The first round of praise comes when it is served, the next when it is tasted. Do not used canned coconut cream — save that for a piña colada.

Ingredients:

3 cups canned Mandarin oranges, liquid drained and reserved 1 cup dried sour cherries, rehydrated in the Mandarin orange liquid 2 medium red bell peppers, diced 2 medium red onions, chopped 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 4 serrano chiles, seeds and stems removed, minced 1 tsp. salt 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice 1 cup pineapple juice 1 cup coconut milk 1 cup sour cream 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg Method:

In a large bowl, combine the oranges, sour cherries, peppers, onion,

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cilantro, chiles and salt and mix well. Refrigerate for one hour. Add the orange juice, pineapple juice and coconut milk, and refrigerate for another 30 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream and the nutmeg, and stir well. Stir the soup and serve in chilled bowls with a dollop of the sour cream. Yield: 6 to 8 servings/Heat Scale: hot

Chilled African Avocado Soup This pan-African soup is both cold and hot at the same time. The chiles add the heat, and it is very refreshing in hot weather.

4 ripe avocados, peeled and mashed 5 cups vegetable stock 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground white pepper 3 serrano or jalapeño chiles, seeds and stems removed, minced 1-1/2 tablespoons minced scallions or chives Method:

Mash the avocados in a large bowl, add the stock, lime juice, salt, pepper and chiles, then mash again until the mixture is semi-smooth. If you like a velvety texture, place the mixture in a blender or food processor and puree. Chill the soup for several hours. Garnish the soup with the scallions or chives. Yield: 4 to 5 servings/Heat Scale: medium Chile pepper expert Dave DeWitt is the author of 50 books, many on chile peppers and spicy foods. He is also the founding producer of the National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show.

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SPORTS

Sole sister Camaraderie and sportsmanship fuel Kellie Nickerson’s passion for running BY JUSTIN GOODRUM

unning may be an individual sport, with a focus on personal goals, but Albuquerque native Kellie Nickerson uses running to inspire others to get fit. Nickerson’s accomplishments include winning the Duke City Marathon in 2010 and Disneyland’s inaugural 2012 Tinker Bell Half Marathon, as well as participating in the Boston Marathon twice. But those accolades came on the heels of more humble beginnings. She was a member of Sandia High School’s crosscountry team before joining the University of New Mexico’s squad as a walk-on. After choosing to leave the team and spending time with the Lobo PROFILE Triathlon Team, Nickerson began running by herself. Kellie PHOTO BY WES NAMAN Though she enjoyed running Nickerson Kellie Nickerson, a cross-country runner at Sandia High School and the Univerfor running’s sake, she had LONG-DISTANCE sity of New Mexico, has gone on to win the Duke City Marathon, a Disneyland become accustomed to a group RUNNER half marathon and compete in two Boston Marathons. More recently she found abqsolesisters.com dynamic and needed an outlet the running community she craved by joining the female running group the Albuquerque Sole Sisters. for her competitive edge. “Running has always just been love them. And I’ve made a lot of awesome students participate in the Run for the Zoo fun for me,” said Nickerson. friends through it,” said Nickerson. race in Downtown Albuquerque, teaching “But I’m very competitive, so I just could them the value of achieving personal goals never just sign up for a race and jog it.” Sole Sisters founder, Gwen Walker, said over winning. “They were asking me after Nickerson’s competitive spirit has made She eventually found the running Boston, ‘What place did you get?’ It was her a mentor to the other members. “She community she craved — one focused on something like 5,023rd, something big. is probably one of the biggest influencers teamwork and competition — by joining Their jaws just dropped when I told them,” in the group, just as far as attitude and Albuquerque’s Sole Sisters. The group said Nickerson. “But it was good for them to showing good sportsmanship,” said Walker. consists of about 60 runners of various see that’s not why I run. I don’t run to win. I “She’s a good role model for women in the skill levels split into two teams, the Desert run because it’s fun and rewarding, and I try community to follow.” Divas and the Bosque Babes. Each runner to do my own best.” participates by competing in various races A teammate of Nickerson during high Nickerson says her most rewarding race was throughout the year. Even though there school and a member of the Sole Sisters, the 2014 Boston Marathon. With the city are prizes for the winning team, being Brittany Wildenstein noticed her own uniting after the tragic events of last year’s a member only requires having a good running improve because of Nickerson’s race, the support of the Boston community attitude and supporting the other runners. presence. “She really lately has improved left a memorable impression. “Hands tremendously to where she’s this amazing Joining up meant Nickerson got a down, that was the coolest thing I have ever runner that really pushes me,” Wildenstein reintroduction to the local running experienced. The crowd is amazing. The said. community while having a blast. The support really helps those miles go by a lot Sole Sisters wear costumes to every race Along with participating in the Sole Sisters, faster, when you have people cheering for — namely, tutus — to instill a sense of Nickerson formed a running group at the you the whole way,” said Nickerson. “After camaraderie and encourage each other to Cottonwood School in Corrales, where she what happened last year, I knew I wanted perform at their best. teaches physical education and technology to elementary-school students. Each year her to come out this year to be a part of the “It’s a hilarious, fun group of women and I celebration, and thank all the people who come out to support.” Nickerson logs a baseline of 50 miles per week, with her training hitting a peak of 24 miles each weekend when she’s preparing for a marathon. Her intense regimen is a way of putting distance between herself and a bad race experience. “I quit once in a race because I was in so much physical pain, and I still think about it and regret it every day,” said Nickerson. “So I don’t let myself do that anymore.” Running may seem daunting for beginners, but her advice is to run 5k events (3.1 miles) and use that experience to build up to longer distances. But the real key to becoming a successful runner, according to Nickerson, is maintaining a healthy lifestyle — and having fun while you do it.

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BOOKS

RE VI EW By David Steinberg

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reepy” might be a legitimate one-word description for the photograph on the cover of Corrales author Benjamin Radford’s new book Mysterious New Mexico. Spiders are crawling over the hair, face and clothes of an ashen woman, her mouth open, iris and pupils whited out. The woman is holding a healthy, quiet baby. Who is this woman and what does she have to do with the book? The same photograph by Joshua Hoffine, titled “Swarm,” appears at the front of the book’s chapter on “La Llorona: Wailing Witches Haunting the Ditches.” One must assume the gray lady (is she dead or alive?) represents the mournful, infamous La Llorona, the Weeping Woman, the source of many legends in New Mexico, Mexico and even Europe. “I especially enjoyed La Llorona chapter. It gave me a chance to dig deeper into folklore and legends,” Radford told Local iQ. And dig he does. Radford unearthed a La Llorona tale from mid-16th century Mexico in which she is crying to repent her collaboration with conquistador Hernán Cortés. In New Mexico, stories of La Llorona often have her wailing for her drowned children, a warning to youngsters to stay clear of irrigation ditches. But she’s tough to pin down. “It’s like trying to grab a ghost or wrangle a wraith,” he writes tongue-in-cheek. And Mysterious New Mexico extends far beyond La Llorona. The opening chapter of the book is about the haunted KiMo Theatre in Downtown Albuquerque. The last chapter is about Santa Fe’s haunted La Posada hotel. In separate chapters, Radford relates three “miracles” that are part of New Mexico lore. One is the curative powers of the trucked-in dirt at the Chimayo chapel. Another is the miraculous construction of the staircase of the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe. The circular staircase makes “two complete turns from the floor to the choir loft — without a single nail or even a center pole for support.” The third “miracle” is the power of Ojo Caliente’s healing waters. Radford writes that it’s the only hot springs in the world with four different mineral waters (lithium, iron, soda and arsenic.) One chapter stands apart from the others: the unsolved murders of women whose bodies were found over a large area of the West Mesa. The murders are attributed to a serial killer. “In some ways that chapter is sort of an outlier. It’s a much more recent mystery. But still a mystery. They’ve never caught the person or people. So in many ways, it’s scarier,” Radford said. “Unlike La Llorona or Thunderbirds (legendary monstrous birds), this monster actually did kill people. So I was trying to make sure the chapter wasn’t exploitative.” Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine and the author of Tracking the Chupacabra: The Vampire Beast in Fact, Fiction, and Folklore.

Mysterious New Mexico: Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land of Enchantment By Benjamin Radford University of New Mexico Press

$24.95, 312 pp. ISBN-13: 978-0826354501

Benjamin Radford will sign and talk about Mysterious New Mexico on 7p, Thu., Aug. 14 at Bookworks; 1-3p, Sat., Aug. 16 at Treasure House Books & Gifts and 6:30p, Thu., Aug. 21 at the Corrales Library.

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GARDENING

Beautiful penstemon can thrive in local gardens

hen it comes to nature, simple surprises often please me the most. For example, the heavy rainfall last September led to many unusual wildflowers showing up near the nursery in the spring, some I had never seen before. There was a welcome display of yellows, pinks, purples and whites. Nature has a way of providing color in places that are unexpected. Wildflowers native to New Mexico have been cultivated by horticulturists throughout the years, making them readily available to the nursery industry. Desert marigold, blackfoot daisy, bee balm and desert four o’clock are just a small sample of the native plants that nurseries sell to the gardener. Having the availability of these perennials simplifies gardening, and the benefits will brighten any garden. Penstemon, also commonly referred to as “beardtongues,” is one of the largest families of wildflowers in New Mexico. Out of the 250 species of penstemon, New Mexico is graced

with over 45 different varieties. The wonder of these beauties is their ability to grow and thrive in our native soils under dry to drought-type conditions, as well as full sun. Their tube-shaped blooms invite many pollinators to visit, including the hummingbird. Seeds left on the plants will feed song birds and also encourage propagation the following year. The array of color ranges from deep red to white, along with purples, pinks and oranges. Yellow is an exceptional bloom color in the penstemon family. No matter where you find penstemon growing,

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Varieties of the penstemon plant are commonly known as beardtongue.

they are a joy to see in bloom. Palmer’s penstemon can be seen on the roadside at quite a distance away. The stems can reach 2 to 5 feet. The height alone will turn heads, not to mention the beauty of the pink blooms. Or look for the pinkish-white blooms of sand penstemon on Tramway and Paseo del Norte. A hike in any mountain range in New Mexico can provide a great number of colorful specimens of this beautiful plant. Rocky Mountain penstemon has deep purple blooms and can grow in large groups. In Lincoln National Forest, the New Mexico penstemon grows at 6,000 to 9,000 feet with a showy blue-

to-purple bloom. In the Jemez Mountains, the barbatus penstemon is easily seen due to their 3-foot-tall stems and showy red blooms. From a gardening perspective, penstemon can add height where it is needed or fill a border when the correct choices are made. Some gardeners devote an area to penstemon plants only. By using discretion and understanding the blooming cycle of each plant, it would be easy to have blooming penstemon throughout the growing season making a showy, colorful and interesting garden. Plant several of the same type of penstemon in groups to create a colorful impact in the garden. Keep the taller bloomers in the back and shorter varieties such as the pineleaf penstemon for border pizzazz. The balance will ensure there is enough space between the plants for continued growth and air circulation. Gardening is a learning process that continues throughout the life of the gardener. Discovering the large family of penstemon will establish a life-long affinity for these easy-care, colorful blooming beauties. After all, they are a natural part of our enchanting gardens. Tish Resnik is the owner of Great Outdoors Nursery in north Albuquerque. She can be reached at info@greatoutdoorsabq.com.

DRINK

Introducing the next-best thing to drinking beer

hate the heat. It makes me very vegetative. What have I done lately about this? I’m a bartender and a beer columnist. I sit in shorts and a T-shirt directly in front of the vent of my swamp cooler and catch up on beer television. The first beer television show that I am aware of was from the Discovery Channel back in 1990, via Britain’s Channel 4. It was The Beer Hunter. This may sound familiar to some, because it was hosted by the grand maven of beer tasting, Michael Jackson (also known for his Scotch whisky writing). The show followed Mr. Jackson around as he went to six countries over six episodes to explore each brewing heritage. It sadly only lasted the six episodes, but they are amazing and still the best of the genre. Surprisingly, it took about 20 years for another beer show. Brew Masters came out in 2010, also on Discovery. It was also fated to a short life of six episodes. It followed Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head Brewery looking into historic and interesting beer as inspiration for his own creations at the brewery. Most interesting to me, of course, was the exploration into ancient beer and beerlike beverages from around the world, from Egypt to South America. The cancelation of Brew Masters caused quite a stir, and several fans claimed that pressure from “big beer” on the Discovery Channel caused it. But to be honest, there was a bit wanting in the show. Next up, and moving to current day, is the still-running Brew Dogs on the Esquire (formerly Style) Network. The self-titled “extreme brewers” from BrewDog in Scotland host this show as they cavort around the U.S., again in search of inspiration for their own beer. Brew Dogs definitely has its moments but also some shortcomings. I was chatting with a friend who works in the craft beer industry about this show, and we both kind of agree: Brew Dogs suffers from the same downfall as Brew Masters, which is a too-great emphasis on “novelty beer” (remember Voodoo Doughnut from Rogue?) as opposed to just good beer. So those are the beer television series to date, but they’re not the only beer on TV. Occasionally airing late at night, and on Netflix or Hulu, are the sundry documentaries from cable networks and others on beer. First to mind is the silly, fun, tongue-in-cheek How Beer Saved the World. It follows the course of human history and documents how beer may have played a central role in agricultural and scientific innovation. There is also a documentary titled Beer Wars, which is about “big beer” and how beer makers and distributors compete while vying for customer attention. There we have it — some in-front-of-the-air-conditioning beer TV watching. Two additional viewing options to throw in: 1) as a lover of film in New Mexico, I should mention the oddball comedy Beerfest, which was filmed here; and 2) take a look at the online series Beer Geeks (beergeeks.tv), from the former producer of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and the master brewer for B.J.’s microbrewery chain. Happy vegetating! P.S. I need to apologize for an oversight I made in my last column. I listed sugar as an ingredient in beer. It is usually not one but can be added. The minimal requirements for beer are yeast, water, barley and hops. Seth Hall is head barman at the Albuquerque Press Club.

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assembles a “foodie syndicate” of sorts to proffer its considerable knowledge of the local dining scene. Many of the people who make up this group (list available at Local-iQ.com) are exceptional cooks in their own kitchens and very knowledgeable about food, but they are also downright addicted to frequenting locally owned establishments — sometimes as much as seven days out of the week. So who better to tell Local iQ readers where to eat, which dishes and menus are mandatory, and whose kitchen is hottest? And who better to investigate the restaurants listed below than you, savvy iQ reader? Happy eating!

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locals (and our judges) as a sterling example of a great bar serving great bar food. You’re likely addicted (or soon will be) to the traditional Irish pub’s Cashel Blue Cheese Dip or the Irish Nachos — potato chips, cheddar, cottage-pie beef and (of course) green chile. Judges gave this cozy place, especially nice in menu didn’t contain not take it over the top. the cooler part of the BEST NEW the crispy duck confit Longevity won over year, the Golden Fork, MEXICO STAPLE egg rolls. I know folks here, and that can only but others like Nexus Carne Adovada who would be happy if come from a steady Brewery, the newly at Mary & Tito’s that were the only thing diet of consistency. established MÁS at 2711 4th NW, 505.344.6266 they ate for the rest Hotel Andaluz, Savoy, BEST of their lives. Others Arguably, there Seasons, Artichoke adore the potato are many different and newcomer Shade SALAD MENU pancakes topped with ways one could go Tree Customs & Café Vinaigrette smoked trout and here. While many received a number of crème fraîche. All in all, 1828 Central SW, of our judges voted votes. 505.842.5507 there’s nothing on this 709 Don Cubero Alley, for the green chile cheeseburger as a New menu that could get BEST Santa Fe, 505.820.9205 Mexican culinary icon, chopped according to vinaigretteonline.com BRUNCH MENU it was our beloved and our esteemed panel. If you have been to The Grove Cafe & unique “carne” that Other restaurants this hip, modern West Market won over the majority receiving votes in this Downtown (WEDo?) 600 Central SE, of voters. Notably, category include The salad mecca, then you 505.248.9800 almost all of them Stumbling Steer’s new understand that not thegrovecafemarket.com specified the unctuous menu, Slate Street many restaurants in You can judge for goodness found in Café (“The fried olives, town come anywhere yourself every Sunday every bite of Mary & house-made hummus near rivaling its salad around 10:30 in the Tito’s version of carne and bruschetta are menu. That’s probably morning when the adovada. a great start to any because salad makes lines at EDo staple meal.”), Pueblo Other very specific up 90 percent of the The Grove Cafe & Harvest Café’s tapas votes were cast for entire menu. Our Market begin to get menu and downtown the “Golden Pride #9 judges have obviously deep — really deep. burrito,” “the Torpedo tapas eatery MÁS, been there … multiple Then the chatter picks among others. at Duran Central times, in fact, as only up, the tables fill and Pharmacy. Potatoes, The Cube, The Grove the ambiance is in full BEST chile and cheese and Farm & Table each swing. It’s then that wrapped in a tortilla ENTRÉE MENU received a single vote you know it’s Sunday …” and “anything on in this category. That Artichoke Cafe and it’s brunch time. a fresh corn tortilla and one sly fox who The Grove gets busy, 424 Central SE, from Quetzalcoatl answered the question sure, but even if you 505.243.0200 Food Truck.” Let’s with the question: artichokecafe.com wait in line a good 20 just say we are very “What the hell is minutes, it doesn’t Consistency is king in lucky people, us New feel that long since the restaurant industry, salad?” Mexicans. there’s so much going and perhaps no other on, so many people local dining institution BEST BAR MENU BEST Two Fools Tavern to observe and likely reflects this better APPETIZER MENU than Artichoke Cafe. some of your friends 3211 Central NE, Zinc Wine Bar & will be there. Established long before 505.264.7447 2foolstavern.com Bistro the term “EDo” was The food at The 3009 Central NE, We all inevitably have lifted from Denver’s Grove has remained 505.254.9462 friends come to town LoDo, Artichoke had exceptional since its zincabq.com asking us what our been maintaining its opening, and the chefs favorite restaurant reputation as a stellar It’s probably difficult here love to dabble and/or bar is or, better with the specials high-end restaurant for a place like Zinc delivering quality food yet, “Who serves the Wine Bar & Bistro to menu. Our judges were best New Mexican food smitten with this spot, and knowledgeable switch up its menu. in town?” Because the though a number of service. Our judging As more and more panel threw in votes for Duke City has such regulars keep coming other votes were cast like-minded restaurants a vibrant dining and back for the same for Slate Street Café, drinking scene, it’s plate, how could a chef such as Farm & Table, Cool Water Fusion never an easy question (for the “decadent” Seasons, Elaine’s and possibly switch it out Jennifer James 101. All to field. However, one for something new? It French toast), Corrales of your safest bets would be chaos! In the have great examples breakfast and lunch of an entrée menu that is Two Fools Tavern, case of this Nob Hill favorite Hannah and located smack-dab in New American anchor, covers most of the Nate’s and Downtown bases, yet manages to the middle of Nob Hill, cheap eats dive diners here would likely freak if the app be reserved enough to and famous among Blackbird Buvette

(“The chorizo tacos always hit the spot on a Sunday morning.”).

BEST SEAFOOD IN THE DESERT Crazy Fish

3015 Central NE, 505.232.3474 crazyfishabq.com

In the same way that it’s too difficult to say which sushi joint hits the spot, Crazy Fish has always been high on my list. This category is a tricky one because some judges went the New American route — Jennifer James 101, Farm & Table, Zinc.

The majority, however, leaned toward sushi. Nob Hill’s subdued Crazy Fish logged the most votes here, but others were cast for Japanese Kitchen, Sakura and Sumo Sushi. From this list,

seafood seekers simply can’t go wrong.

MOST CREATIVE SIDE DISH

Red Chile Beef Bites, High Noon 425 San Felipe NW, 505.765.1455

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This was a troublesome category (and not likely to be on next year’s list) due to the fact that there are so many side dishes that people love, getting the same answer twice was not likely to happen. However, a number of judges aligned their votes on High Noon’s Red Chile Beef Bites. The name alone conjures a single perfect taste that epitomizes New Mexican cuisine. This amuse-bouche alone is worthy of a trip to Old Town. A short list of singular answers in this category include: crispy Brussels sprouts at Stumbling Steer; porcinis and gnocchi from Bien Shur; Pueblo Harvest Café’s fried Kool-Aid pickles (say what?) and The Last Call’s oh-so-good Carne Asada Fries. Anyone hungry yet?

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if only for a meal. Lots and lots of flavors going on here. Other votes were cast for Om, Jasmine Thai, Annapurna (described as “second to none”), as well as Guava Tree, Farm & Table and Tia

slather of goat cheese in a breakfast burrito. Other nods went to

a growing and eclectic late-night crowd is still wide-open territory. Slate Street Café, The Prior to The Last Call Range, Sophia’s Place — which was opened Frontier Restaurant and Nosh, to name a in Nob Hill by a native 2400 Central SE, few. of Baja, Mexico, where 505.266.0550 late-night food outlets frontierrestaurant.com BEST LATE-NIGHT are plenty — the Surprisingly, we only real option was Betty Blue’s. GRUB received just two “not the famed Frontier going to leave the The Last Call Restaurant. Don’t BEST MENU house” votes. One was 102 Richmond NE, worry Frontier freaks, for “my couch.” Others THAT’S NEVER 505.369.6102 there were plenty of lastcallabq.com were very helpful, even THE SAME votes cast for the oncefor the savvy iQ staff In Albuquerque, the Farm & Table open-24-hours-a-day who prompted this 8917 4th NW, 505.503.7124 opportunity for eateries institution (see “Best category in the first to serve great food to farmandtable.com Local Institution”), but place. Bricklight Dive, There’s something the DIY bloody Mary to be said for chefs bar at Scalo, Mannies, who create dishes Loyola’s and Java that last for decades Joe’s each got nods, on the same menu but as we suspected, — Scalo’s black and our judges chose the white seafood linguini always reliable (but comes to mind. On never quiet) Frontier the other end of the Restaurant. Next time you find yourself there spectrum are menus on a weekend morning, made for diners who play a friendly game of love anything new, as long as it’s good. “Spot the Bloodshot I know people from Eyes.” both sides of the BEST VEGETARIAN fence, so I thought this category might MENU OPTIONS lead to interesting Thai Vegan answers. The North 3804 Central SE, Valley’s acclaimed 505.200.2290 Farm & Table won 5505 Osuna NE, over most judges 505.884.4610 (a high number of 1710 Cerrillos, whom are in the 505.954.1780 “love anything new” thaivegannm.com gang), while Jennifer This category always James 101 came in a seems to prompt close second. Bouche smart-aleck answers registered a few votes, from hardcore even though the menu carnivores. This year there is literally never was no exception. the same — keep We especially got a a close eye on this kick out of “I don’t West Side newcomer. speak vegetarian” and Likely, Farm & Table’s “Is bacon a veggie?” organic approach to However, most of our locally sourced food foodies have come and unique, inventive to appreciate the preparations made lighter side of cuisine, it a favorite with our and come to know a judges. number of restaurants that do it often and BEST BREAKFAST do it well. Judges were GRUB told their vote need not be cast for a strictly The Grove Café & vegetarian locale, Market which we thought 600 Central SE, opened it up to many 505.248.9800 restaurants that adore thegrovecafemarket.com veggies but don’t For some, breakfast worship the broccoli is king. For our gods. Golden Fork judges, That being said, it was The Grove is the one Thai Vegan that most wearing the crown in impressed the panel. Albuquerque, which With an expansive isn’t too surprising menu filled with soups, since breakfast is curry dishes, noodle the EDo hot spot’s and rice entrées, and specialty. That’s what creative wraps, it’s happens when you set easy to eschew your precedent by pairing carnivorous leanings, Tully’s sausage with a

not much more in the eyes and stomachs of our judges.

BEST ATMOSPHERE Zinc Cellar Bar 3009 Central NE, 505.254.9462 zincabq.com

It’s dark, low, sultry, sexy, and it’s in the heart of Nob Hill. Lots of people like an atmosphere that is bright, cheery and ebullient, but most

of our judges come off as night people, and Zinc’s Cellar Bar makes it seem like it’s the middle of the night even at happy hour. That’s what led them to vote this cocktail haven as “Best Atmosphere.” Other votes pointed to Savoy, Vinaigrette, Vintage 423, Bien Shur, Cervantes and Elaine’s,

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BEST PATIO El Pinto

10500 4th NW, 505.898.1771 elpinto.com

This sprawling, ultra-shady locale nestled deep in the North Valley seems like a movie set for a film called The Patio Chronicles or, better yet, Margaritaville: The Life and Times of Jimmy Buffett. Though there were nods to Pueblo Harvest Café, Indigo Crow in Corrales, Gecko’s and Farm & Table, no

other patio in town garnered more votes than the tried-and-true El Pinto. Is it happy hour yet?

BEST BAKERY Flying Star

Multiple locations flyingstarcafe.com

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “We gain the strength of the temptation we resist,” but I’m guessing he never stood in line at Flying Star, where it

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is nearly impossible to concentrate on the breakfast or lunch menu when there’s a devilish-looking baked good staring into your soul. The reason the majority of our judges voted Flying Star as “Best Bakery?” They simply couldn’t resist, though a few did and chose Golden Crown Panaderia, French Riviera and Bosque Baking Company.

BEST PLATING Farm & Table 8917 4th NW, 505.503.7124

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Chef Sean Sinclair, as well as the Farm & Table chefs before him, has a keen and slightly rustic eye when it comes to plating, which is why we should just call this category “Most Photographed Food” and judge it by hashtags. Other votes were cast for Elaine’s, JJ101, Zacatecas and Artichoke.

BEST SPECIALTY FOODS STORE Talin Market

88 Louisiana SE, 505.268.0206 talinmarket.com

BEST FOOD TRUCK

The Supper Truck ilovesupper.com Is it just me or is there a legion of food trucks in this town? When did this happen and, more importantly, how will I ever eat at all of them? The Supper Truck has always ranked high among local food truck fanatics, and our judges felt the same way. Other trucks in the mix were Nomad’s BBQ (followed by the comment “so f’n good”), Quetzalcoatl, Adoughbe Pizza and the ever-noticeable Boiler Monkey.

There were votes for a pair of the city’s more established specialty stores, Keller’s Farm Store and Tully’s Italian Deli (as well as Tully’s sweeter side project, Saratori’s), but Talin Market yielded the majority of votes, perhaps because it is a dozen or so specialty stores all under one roof.

BEST RESTAURATEUR Jennifer James

Jennifer James 101 4615 Menaul NE, 505.884-3860 jenniferjames101.com

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BEST CHEF

James Campbell Caruso MÁS, Hotel Andaluz 125 2nd NW, 505.242.9090 hotelandaluz.com

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Graze, and current Jennifer James 101, are viewed as hallmarks of the local dining scene. When JJ opens a restaurant, forks are at the ready, which is likely why our Golden Fork judges gave her the title of “Best Restaurateur.” Others in the mix were Cherie Austin (Farm & Table), the Roesslers (Savoy, Seasons, Zinc), Terry and Pat Keene (Artichoke and Farina) and Steve Paternoster (Scalo).

BEST RESTAURANT Farm & Table

In a very close race, Jennifer James came up just shy of James Campbell Caruso, who was recruited by Hotel Andaluz recently to open MÁS, a lively tapas concept eatery and bar that replaced Lucia. The vibe here is looser and friendlier, and the food is unique, challenging and fun to eat (and talk about while eating). The panel also liked Farm & Table’s Sean Sinclair, and one vote was even cast for Rob Connoley way down in Silver City’s Curious Kumquat.

but it was Farm & Table’s salt-of-the-earth approach that won most of them over.

BEST NEW RESTAURANT Elaine’s

3503 Central NE, 8917 4th NW, 505.503.7124 505.433.4782

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This esteemed title isn’t easy to come by, and seemingly should go to a well-established eatery that has been a fixture in town for many years. Yet Farm & Table is a relatively new arrival to the scene, albeit one that sings the praises of fresh, local, organic and sustainable. There are many wonderful locally owned restaurants to choose from in the Duke City. Our judges loved another newbie, Elaine’s (see below), as well as Jennifer James 101, Farina and Savoy,

For years, Elaine Blanco helped fellow restaurateur Steve Paternoster steer the ship at Scalo — sometimes through rough waters. Her loyalty was rewarded when her own eponymous restaurant opened earlier this year. But rather than simply open a restaurant, Blanco decided to raise the bar. She brought in Chef Andrew Gorski, who has studied under rock-star chefs such as Alain Ducasse and Thomas Keller. The

space is clean, small, simple and the food is pushing the envelope for Albuquerque diners in terms of a “taste experience.” Our judges saw Elaine’s as the obvious choice in this category, though a few others slipped in, including Piattini, MÁS and M’Tucci’s Kitchina.

available — took the top spot. That’s all we are willing to let slide. We’ll keep the other secrets to ourselves.

BEST-KEPT SECRET

There are a number of local institutions that our judges picked, including the well-established

The Food Court at Ranch Market 4201 Central NW, 800.627.3999 prosranch.com

This one is difficult to publish since secrets are best kept as secrets. Our judges gave a few away, but the over-the-top “Little Mexico” feel of Ranch Market — where fresh tortillas, juices, bolillos, creams, salsas, aguas frescas, tacos, chicharrones, et al are

BEST LOCAL INSTITUTION

Frontier Restaurant 2400 Central SE, 505.266.0550

frontierrestaurant.com

Paul’s Monterey Inn, Cervantes, Monte Carlo Steakhouse and Artichoke Cafe.

But this is a difficult category to conquer when Frontier Restaurant is still cranking out food in a miraculously efficient manner.

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ABOUT THE BALLOT nlike most annual informal “polls” of this nature, the categories in the Golden Fork Awards are never quite the same from year to year. Depending on food trends, new categories are added each year, and many are taken away. Last year’s “Best Pancakes” category didn’t quite make the cut this time (and probably should have never been included any year). We do this because we want to keep things loose and not take ourselves or the food scene too seriously. Ultimately, the goal of this exercise is to offer up a here-andnow snapshot of the local dining landscape, which is, by our judges’ accounts, a very pretty picture.

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BEST LOCAL BREWERY

BEST WINE LIST

3313 Girard NE, 505.872.0225

3500 Central SE, 505.255.8781

La Cumbre

lacumbrebrewing.com

This was likely dangerous territory for most judges, as the brewing scene in Albuquerque, though growing exponentially, is still tight knit. Meaning that judges probably know and are friends with more than one brewer in town, so saying you like one brewery over the other is as difficult as choosing your favorite pet or child. But vote we did, and La Cumbre came out on top — followed by Marble, Il Vicino, Tractor and Bosque. The real winners? Craft beer aficionados everywhere!

Scalo Northern Italian Grill scalonobhill.com

has had plenty of time — since the mid’80s to be exact — to perfect its wine collection, proudly on display in the dining room. Our judges did like a few other restaurants, including Artichoke (a close second) and the Roessler triumvirate of Seasons, Savoy and Zinc. One judge was over-the-top in love with Prairie Star’s new $99/year wine club. Scalo

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BEST COFFEECULTURE SPOT

BEST COCKTAIL PROGRAM

413 2nd SW, 505.926.1636

424 Central SE, 505.243.0200

Zendo Art + Espresso

The good news: Lots of new coffee joints are popping up all over the city. The bad news: Lots of new coffee joints are popping up all over the city, and you have to pick a favorite. Tough decision for our judges, but it was Zendo Art + Espresso that garnered the most votes. Michael Thomas Coffee, Espresso Fino, Flying Star and The Grove received votes,

along with one negative Nancy stating, “I loathe coffee ... go ahead and hate me now.”

Artichoke Cafe artichokecafe.com

Albuquerque’s cocktail scene hasn’t quite arrived the way I’m sure Local iQ readers would have hoped. Not to say there aren’t stunning examples of mixology available to sip in the Duke City — there’s just not enough quite yet. Time will take care of that. In the meantime, the cocktail “program” (a key differentiator) at Artichoke Cafe could serve as a blueprint. These things take forethought, lots of it, and our panel overwhelmingly voted Artichoke the best of the best. Other votes were cast for Savoy, Apothecary at Hotel Parq Central and Scalo, among others.

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Seminal Seattle grunge band Soundgarden, which includes (from left) bassist Ben Shepard, drummer Matt Cameron, guitarist Kim Thayil and vocalist Chris Cornell, once swore it would never reunite, but since doing so in 2010, the band has toured extensively and recorded a new album titled, King Animal, released earlier this year to solid reviews. The band will perforn at Isleta Ampitheater on Aug. 19 alongside Nine Inch Nails and Death Grips.

he year was 1992. The band was Soundgarden. I was a rocker-kid making his way out of the ’80s and into the Superunknown world of the 1990s. The bands that had defined the previous decade had either choked to death on hairspray or fallen prey to their own vices. And what was left? In a last-ditch attempt to reclaim some of the former glory of a decade defined by viral illness, androgyny PREVIEW and cocaine, I Soundgarden purchased a Guns WITH NINE INCH NAILS, N’ Roses show liveDEATH GRIPS telecast from Paris, 7p, Tue., Aug. 19 France — pay-perISLETA AMPHITHEATER 5601 UNIVERSITY SE, view TV was still a 505.452.5100 novel concept at the $35-$120 time. I don’t really ticketmaster.com soundgardenworld.com remember how well isletaamphitheater.net or poorly GNR played that night, though what still stands out to this day is the performance by a then-relatively unknown band named Soundgarden. My group of fellow adolescent rock loyalists sat mesmerized, trying to figure out where we could find an album by this Seattle-based band. These guys were the real thing — no flare, no gimmicks, no costumes; just pure rock ’n’ roll. The four-piece band, made up for Chris Cornell, Kim Thayil, Matt

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After helping to build the foundation of alternative music, then abruptly stepping away, Seattle’s Soundgarden embraces its elder statesman role Cameron and Ben Shepherd, peeked into a new decade of rock music that would enlighten the youth masses among the likes of Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails and Alice in Chains. Unbeknownst to my young and sheltered mind at the time, Soundgarden had been destroying the West Coast of the United States for nearly a decade at that point, with Cornell acting as both frontman and drummer during the early days of the band (circa 1984). Who knew? At the time, the band’s early recordings — 1988’s Ultramega OK and the following year’s Louder Than Love, were still difficult finds for a 10 year-old. It was just a couple of years later when Soundgarden released its first mainstream album, Badmotorfinger, which pushed the band into the spotlight, but more importantly, helped shape my youth — I was easily able to track down a copy at that point. When people talk about alternative music (a huge buzzword in the ’90s), they are talking about Soundgarden just as much as they are Jane’s Addiction, Nirvana, et. al., whether they mean to or not. That genre is now just as accepted as classic rock or heavy metal or hip hop, for that matter, and Soundgarden contributed heavily to making that happen. Following the release of Badmotorfinger in 1991, Soundgarden released a pair of strong albums in 1994 and 1996 — Superunknown and Down on the Upside, respectively. Both sealed Soundgarden’s fate as one of the great bands of the grunge-era, just in time for its break-up in 1997. During his

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leave of absence, Chris Cornell participated in several projects, the most notable of which being Audioslave. That group paired Cornell with former members of Rage Against the Machine, then also on hiatus. Matt Cameron took a spot drumming for Pearl Jam, releasing five albums over the course of the last 15 years and contributing his notable songwriting skills to the band. Meanwhile, Kim Thayil and Ben Shepherd kept busy with studio work. During this time, Soundgarden fans wishing for a reunion weren’t encouraged by Cornell’s repeated denials — over the course of more than a decade — that it would ever happen. That all changed with a tweet from Cornell on New Year’s Eve, 2009: “The 12 year break is over & school is back in session. Sign up now. Knights of the Soundtable ride again!” And with that, Soundgarden officially reunited, culminating in a new album, 2013’s King Animal, and a tour that makes its way through Albuquerque on Aug. 19 at Isleta Amphitheater. (Albeit without Cameron, who is touring with Pearl Jam in support of that band’s most recent release.) King Animal is in many ways a continuation of the sound the band began working on with Down on the Upside 17 years earlier. Garnering mostly positive reviews and a first single aptly titled “Been Away Too Long,” it seems as of the band hasn’t lost a step. It certainly hasn’t lost any of its fans, who have been waiting all this time for another chance to see the grunge legends live — a chance that should not be idly passed by. After all, it’s not often we get the chance to see one of the bands that helped shape an entire culture in the flesh.

Flamenco Dinner 6:30p, $25 Richard Martin 9p, $5

First Turn Lounge, The Downs

Sin Thurs. DJ Mr. E 9p, FREE

Hotel Andaluz

Jesus Bas 7p, FREE

Imbibe

Throwback Thu. w/ DJ Flo Fader 9p, FREE

Isleta Amphitheater

Fall Out Boy & Paramore 7p, $33-$74

Launchpad

Scale the Summit, Glass Cloud, Erra, 6:30p, $12

Lensic PAC Santa Fe Juan Siddi FLAMENCO 8p, $25-$72

Marble Brewery

Swingrass 7-10p, FREE

Molly’s (Tijeras)

Bartender 4 Mayo 6-10p, FREE

Monte Vista Firestation Alex Maryol 8:30p, FREE

Ned’s Bar and Grill

Jimmy’s Famjamly 6-8p Razor Ramon Back to School 9p, FREE

Outpost Performance Space

19th Annual Summer Thu. Jazz Night: Dan Dowling Quartet, Cathryn McGill 7:30p, $10-$15

Q Bar

Latin Gold DJ Quico 9p, TBD

Rt. 66 Casino Legends Theater

Sugar Ray, Blues traveler, Smash Mouth UNDER THE SUN TOUR 7:30-10p, $30 Scalo Il Bar Bella Luna 9p, FREE

Sister Bar

The Lymbs, St. Petersburg, The Howlin Wolves 9p-1a, $5

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

MUSIC

LIV E MUSIC Taos Inn

Byrd & Street 4-6p Brent Berry AFRO AMERICANA 7-10p, FREE

Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge

Melange 6-9p, FREE

Zinc Cellar Bar Paper Moon Shiners VINTAGE JAZZ 9:30p, FREE

FRI

ABQ Bio Park

SAT

African American Performing Arts Center 1st Annual AAPAC Foundation Jazz Concert 7-9:30p, $25-$60

ABQ Museum of Art Swag JAZZ BLUES 2-5p, FREE Jazz & Blues Under the Stars: Pat Malone Quartet/ Arnaldo Acosta Quintet 6:30p, $14-$16

Blackbird Buvette

Corrales Bistro Brewery

Barley Room

Sunlight Folk Trio FOLK BLUES 7p Live Local Music Showcase w/ Barney 10p, FREE

Planet Rock FUNKY DANCE PARTY 10p, FREE

Broken Bottle Brewery

Taking Cover 8-9p, FREE

Casa Esencia

DJ 9p-close, $10-$20

Cool Water Fusion Willy J 6-8p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery Little Hawk 6p, FREE

County Line BBQ

Los Radiators 6:309:30p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Michael Kirkpatrick 5-7:30p Felix Y Los Gatos CHILE GUMBO 8:30p, FREE

Dirty Bourbon

Simon Balky & the Honky Tonk Crew 9p-2a, $5

Effex Night Club

DJ Keoki, DJ Stitch, Josh Burg 9p, TBD

El Farol Santa Fe

Flamenco Dinner 6:30p, $25 Tone & Co. 9p, $5

Hotel Andaluz

Da Terra Meiga 7p, FREE

Imbibe

The Woohabs 6p DJ Malik 10p, FREE

Marble Brewery

Le Chat Lunatique & the Missing Parts DIRTY JAZZ 8-11p, FREE

Black Water Music

Farewell My Love, Jamies Elsewhere, Lionfight 7p-12a, $8

Blades Bistro Placitas Swag trio ACOUSTIC JAZZ ROCK 79p, FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge

BloOdHOne presents: The Lymbs, Tropical Girls, Zenova 9p, FREE

Cooperage Café Mocha SALSA 9:30p, $7

Eileen & Cross Country 6p Cowgirl Brunch w/ Teri True & Sweet Sister Gospel Band FUNK GOSPEL 12-3p René Reyes LATIN DESERT NOIR 8p, FREE

El Farol Santa Fe

Flamenco Dinner 6:30p, $25 Nacha Mendez & Co. 7-10p, FREE

Haynes Park Rio Rancho Il Vicino Canteen Dusty low INDIE AMERICANA 3-6p, FREE

The Kosmos

Chatter Sunday Beethoven-Adams-Strauss 10:30a, TBD

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Launchpad

Bill Hearne Trio COUNTRY 2-5p The Sean Healan Band FOLK ROCK 8p, FREE

Dirty Bourbon

Simon Balky & the Honky Tonk Crew 9p-2a, $5

Downtown Growers’ Market

Los Radiators 9-11a, FREE

Effex Nightclub

Grendel, Ludivico Technique, Diverje 8p, $15-$20

Marble Brewery

Green Billies 8-11p, FREE

El Farol Santa Fe

Jazz Brasiliero, Baracutanga, Jaded Heart Duo 9a-3p, FREE

El Rey Theater

Seasons

Wolfgang Gartner ELECTRO HOUSE 8:30p-1a, $20-$40

Sol Santa Fe

Rail Yards Market

Felix y Dos Gatos 6:309:30p, FREE

Christof Brownell ONE MAN BAND 7-10p, FREE

Mystic Vic Blues Band 9:30p, FREE

Imbibe

MON

Ned’s Bar and Grill

Low Spirits

Calvin Appleberry 7p, FREE Ryan Shea 10p, FREE

Wood Peckers 6-8p Ravenous 9:30p, FREE

Spafford ELECTRO FUNK THERAPY 9p, $8

Old Town Plaza

Marble Brewery

Global Acoustic Orchestra 6p, FREE

Aladocious 8-11p, FREE

Outpost Performance Space

Rock Bottom 1:30-5p Paradox 6-10p, FREE

Molly’s (Tijeras)

Roust The House Teen Performance Night 7:30p, FREE

Monte Vista Firestation

Q Bar

Ned’s Bar and Grill

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

Scalo Il Bar

Fabulous Martini Tones SURF LOUNGE 9p, FREE

The Stage Santa Ana Star Casino Vegas Nights DJ Greg Lopez 9p, $5-$10

Taos Inn

Clair Detels 4-6p, FREE Salt & Pepper JAZZY BLUES 7-10p, FREE

Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge The Bobcats JAZZ TRIO 7:30-10:30p Alex Maryol 6-9p, FREE

Warehouse 508

Givin’ It Back to the Hood KidTana, Davonte 7-11p, $5

Le Chat Lunatique 9:30p, FREE Flashback 8p-12a, FREE

Q Bar DJ TOP 40 9p-1:30a, $10

Santa Ana Café Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort Jazz Brasiliero BRAZIL JAZZ 6-9p, TBD

Savoy

DCN Project 6-9p, FREE

Scalo Il Bar Dusty Low INDIE AMERICANA 9p, FREE

Seasons

Memphis P-Tails 6:309:30p, FREE

Sister Bar

Xiu Xiu, Circuit des Yeux 9p-1a, $10

The Stage at Santa Ana Star Casino Luxe feat. DJ Automatic 9p, $5-$10

Kris Angelis 4-6p, FREE Open Mic w/ Kate Mann 7-10p, FREE

TUE

Blackbird Buvette

O’Niell’s Nob Hill

Hotel andaluz

Monte Vista Firestation

Taos Inn

8p, FREE

Pawn Drive 4-7p, FREE Holy Water & Whiskey BLUEGRASS 4-7p, FREE

Mala Maña 12p, Reserve

Vicky & the Vengents, Shark Bait Brad, 9p-1a, FREE

Brickyard Pizza

Lake Street Drive 7:30p, $25

Don Allen 1:30-5p Lo Si Junkies 6-10p, FREE

Sister Bar

O’Niell’s Heights

Live Jazz 11a-2p, FREE

Taos Inn

OPEN MIC w/ Chris Dracup

Cowgirl Santa fe

Cowgirl Karaoke w/ Michele Leidig 9p, FREE

El Farol Santa Fe

Flamenco Dinner 6:30p, $25 Tiho Dimitrov 8p, FREE

Low Spirits

Fayuca, Merican Slang, Fools & Fanatics 9p, $5

Main Library Music & Movement KIDS 10:30a, FREE

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

Molly’s (Tijeras)

Steve Kern 6-10p, FREE

Ned’s Bar and Grill

Kate Tucker & Sons of Sweden 6-8p, FREE

Simms Center Auditorium

Texas Guitar Quartet Performance 7p, TBD

Twelve Titans, Perplexity METAL 7-12a, $8

Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Mannequin Pussy, Amanda X, You 9p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery

Alex Maryol 8:30p, FREE

Outpost Performance Space

Q Bar

Alex Metric, DJ Stitch, Josh Burg 9p-2a, $8

Latin Gold DJ Quico 9p, TBD

Savoy

Hotel Andaluz

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Sister Bar

Futilitarian, Cassovita, Cicada, Crttrz 9p-1a, $5

Taos Inn

Effex Nightclub

Zinc Cellar Bar

Monte Vista Firestation

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

Ned’s Bar and Grill

El Farol Santa Fe

Sammy D 6-9p, FREE

Yes 7:30-9:30p, $55-$125

Simms Auditorium

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival in ABQ 7:30-9:15, $10-$45

Sister Bar

Omatai, Roñoso, Bad Gateway 9p-1a, $5

Taos Inn

Tara Somerville 4-5p Melissa Crabtree HUSKY ALTO 7-10p, FREE

El Farol Santa Fe

Scalo Il Bar

Zona Road 9p-2a, $5

Memphis P-Tails 7p, FREE

Effex Nightclub Rooftop

Flamenco Dinner 6:30p, $25 JJ & the Hooligans 9p, $5

Molly’s (Tijeras)

Bella Luna 6-10p, FREE

Zona Road 9p-2a, $5

Chris Dracup Duo 6-9p, FREE Bus Tapes INDIE AMERICANA 9p, FREE

Dirty Bourbon

Jess Klein FOLK TROUBADOUR 8p Jay Boy Adams & Zenobia w/ Mr. Sister R&B SOUL 8:30p, FREE

Dirty Bourbon

Andrew Weekes DELTAPHONIC FRONTMAN 7-10p, FREE

Jimmy’s Famjamly 5-8p ‘Merican Slang 8-11p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe

John Rangel & BopMosphere, Lenny Tischler’s Freedom Work 7:30p, $10-$15

Glen Murata Trio 6p, FREE Jeremy Joyce AMERICANA 4:30-6:30p J.J. & the Hooligans ROCK BLUES SASS & SEXPOT 8p, FREE

Frank & Greg 6p, FREE

Wildewood AMERICANA FOLK 9:30p, FREE

Jazz Brasiliero BRAZIL JAZZ 7p, FREE

Imbibe

DJ Malik 10p, FREE

Low Spirits

The Joseph General Band, The James Douglas Show, Great States 9p, $6

Marble Brewery

Group Therapy 8-11p, FREE

Molly’s (Tijeras)

Gene Corbin 1:30-5p Rock Zone 6-10p, FREE

Flamenco Dinner 6:30p Guitarras Con Sabor 8p, FREE

FRI

First Turn Lounge

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

National Hispanic Cultural Center

Broken Bottle Brewery

Ned’s Bar and Grill

Sin Thurs. DJ Mr. E

Imbibe

Throwback Thu. w/ DJ Flo Fader 9p, FREE

Hotel Andaluz

Jesus Bas 7p, FREE

Launchpad

Blackbird Buvette

Zealous Grooves 8-9p, FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Noctiphetamine, Echoes of Fallen, Laminectomy 9p, $5

Spooky Action Space Captn., Hundred Heads, Post War Germany 10p, FREE

Low Spirits

Casa Esencia

Earphunk PHUNK 9p, $10

Marble Brewery

Boulevard Lane 7-10p, FREE

DJ 9p-close, $10-$20

Monte Vista Firestation The Moon Thieves 9:30p, FREE

Jalisco Ballet of Mexico 8p, $37-$127 Black Pearl 6-8p, FREE

Q Bar

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

Scalo Il Bar

Black Turquoise 9p, FREE

Cool Water Fusion

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Eryn L. Bent 6p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe

The Jackie Meyers Band BLUE EYE SOUL 8p, FREE

Effex Nightclub

Summer Daze w/Josh Burg DJ 9p, Reservation

El Farol Santa Fe

Flamenco Dinner 6:30p, $25 Canyon Road BLUES 8:30p, FREE

Il Vicino Canteen Bus Tapes INDIE AMERICANA 6-9p, FREE

Launchpad

Lenin & McCarthy 6p, FREE

Marble brewery

Black Water Music

Monte Vista Fire Station

Corrales Bistro Brewery

Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Corrales Bistro Brewery

Jazz Brasiliero BRAZIL JAZZ 6-8p, FREE

Haints in the Holler INDIE FOLK 6p Buddhafunk HIP HOP dance night 10p, FREE

Jam Night w/ Jimmy Jones 6-10p, FREE

Mala Maña 6p, Reserve

Imbibe

The Lopez, Jawwzz, Farthouse 9p, FREE

Embers Steakhouse

Chatter Sunday 6p, FREE

Molly’s (Tijeras)

Cherry Hills library

Blackbird Buvette

Whiskey Business Karaoke! 9p, FREE

Nacha Mendez 6:30p, $25 John Kurzweg 8:30p, FREE

Rt. 66 Casino Legends Theater

Ned’s Bar and Grill

Ernie Pyle Library

Molly’s (Tijeras)

Albuquerque rock duo The Lymbs will perform at Sister Bar (407 Central NW, 505.242.4900, sisterthebar.com) on Thu., Aug. 7 with St. Petersburg and The Howlin Wolves. Show at 9p. Cover is $5. Visit thelymbs.com for more info.

Try Vs.Try Bi Weekly OPEN MIC 10p, FREE

Elevate w/ DJ Devin, Chris de Jesus, Greg Garcia 9p, FREE Flamenco Dinner 6:30p, $25 CS ROCK 9p, $5

El Farol Santa Fe

The New Hit Squad 6:308p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery Jazz West Trio 6p, FREE

Phenox: Nihil, K.Oss DJ INDUSTRIAL 9p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette

ABQ Museum of Art

Blackbird Buvette

Effex Nightclub

Stratus Phear 9p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette

Latin Sin Wed. DJ Louie 7:30p, FREE

Stem Ivory ALT ROCK JAZZ 9:30p, FREE

The Weekend w/ Wae Fonky DJ 7p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe Dirty Bourbon

Zinc Cellar Bar

SUN

ABQ Museum

Caroline Spence 8p, FREE

Rio BRAZIL JAZZ 7:3010:30p Ali Rae 6-9p, FREE

Summer Nights: Robin & Linda Williams 6-9p, TBD

Corrales Bistro Brewery Ancient Bones 6p, FREE

Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge

Barley Room

Atomic Balm 9p, FREE

Cooperage

ABQ Bio Park

Terri Hendrix SOUL FUNK 7:30p, $17-$22

Kenny Skywolf Band DELTA FUNK 7-10p, FREE

Sonny Landreth 6-9:30p, $3-$10 Salsa Under the Stars: Son comma Son 7-10p, $12-$14

THU

The Last Summer Daze!! 8p, $10

Taos Inn

Casa Esencia

DJ Automatic & Drummer Camilio Quiñones 9p, FREE 7 Seconds, The Copyrights, Rebilt 8p, $12 Lomas Tramway Library Music By The Mountain: Pegie Douglas 6:30p, FREE

Marble Brewery AfroZep AFRICAN ZEPPELIN 8-11p, FREE

Molly’s (Tijeras)

Chile Pi 6-10p, FREE

Ned’s Bar and Hill

Picosso 6-8p, FREE

Sister Bar

He Whose Ox is gored, Bathhouse, Icelous 9p-1a, $5

Taos Inn

Jeff Kelley 4-6p, FREE Rudy Boy Experiment SOUTHWEST BLUES ROCK

7-10p, FREE

Zinc Cellar Bar

Sage & Jared’s Happy Gland Band INDIE FOLK 8p, FREE

WED

Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Marquee Collective, Element 37, Fools & Fanatics 9p, FREE

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MUSIC

L IVE M U SIC

AURAL FIX By Bill Nevins

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The Stage at Santa Ana Star Casino

Monte Vista Firestation

Taos Inn

National Hispanic Cultural Center

SAT

Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Sons of Hippies, The Singles, Red Light Cameras 10p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette

It Wasn’t Me w/ Jim Phillips 6p Close Contact ’80S DJ Devan 10p, FREE

Jade Masque 9:30p, FREE

Jalisco Ballet of Mexico 8p, $37-$127

Ned’s Bar and Grill

Vanilla Pop 9:30-11:30p, FREE

Outpost Performance Space Last Call Quartet CD RELEASE 7:30-9:30p, $10-$20

Q Bar DJ TOP 40 9p-1:30a, $10

Cooperage

Savoy

Son Como Son SALSA CUBANA 9:30p, $7

Todd Tijerina 6-9p, FREE

Scalo Il Bar

Corrales Bistro Brewery Java Fix 6p, FREE

Los Unusual Suspects ACOUSTIC BLUES 9p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Seasons

The Santa Fe Chiles Dixie Jazz Band 2-5p The Santa Fe Revue AMERICANA 8:30p, FREE

Dirty Bourbon

Zona Road 9p-2a, $5 East Mountain Library Jimbo Merrill GUITARIST 3p, FREE

Effex Nightclub

Elevate w/ DJ Devin, Chris deJesus, Greg Garcia 9p, FREE

El Farol Santa Fe

Flamenco Dinner 6:30p, $25 The Gruve 9p, $5

Hotel Andaluz Nacha Mendez WORLD LATIN 7p, FREE

Sez Who 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Sister Bar

Reggae Dancehall Saturdays w/ Brotherhood Sound System 9p-1a, TBD

The Source Hans Bucher ACOUSTIC ART OPENING 7-9p, FREE

The Stage Santa Ana Star Casino Luxe DJ Automatic MICHAEL KORS WATCH

9p, $5-$10

St. John’s United Methodist Church

St. John’s Bach Project 5-6p, FREE

Taos Inn

Imbibe

Ray Anthony & Powerslyde FUNKY JAZZ 7-10p, FREE

Isleta Casino The Showroom

Zinc Cellar

Summer Ween 7p, $10

Aaron Lewis 8p, $30-$40

Launchpad

The Greg Daigle Band 9:30p, FREE

Phora, Sense & Change, Gaddo Spekktakk 9p, $12

SUN

Lensic PAC Santa Fe

ABQ Garden Center

Brandenburg Concertos 3-4-5 5p, $35-$45

Leo’s Bar

1st Annual NM Music United Festival 6p-11:45p, $5

Low Spirits Xtra Ticket GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE 9p, $10

Main Library

Javier Ortega 4p, FREE

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Pain Killer 1:30-5p Group Therapy 6-10p, FREE

Vegas Nights DJ Supa James 9p, $5-$10

The Neighbors BLUEGRASS 7-10p, FREE

Molly’s (Tijeras)

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hough this East Mountains rock quartet specializes in Grateful Dead, Stones and Bob Dylan covers, its fans have learned to relish lead guitarist/ singer David Schumann’s original songs, and even to request favorites. Lucky for them, the group’s self-titled debut is all originals penned by Schumann, which makes for a tasty and very danceable collection. Bassist and harmony vocalist Steve Kinabrew, mandolinist Randy Clark and drummer Ernesto “Zoom” Crespin build powerful song structures for Schumann’s lyrics and melodies. Topically, these songs touch on the ups and downs of everyday lives — love and joy, sadness and wonder — and Schumann has a deft lyrical approach and a keen eye for the troubles of our spinning world. “Water Wars” and “Sister Liberty” are social commentaries worthy of John Fogerty and Bruce Springsteen comparisons, and the recording by Zuzax Trax studio is top shelf.

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Cowgirl Brunch w/ Susan Herndon AMERICANA 12-3p Russell Sharf’s Jazz Explosion 8p, FREE

El Farol Santa Fe

Flamenco Dinner 6:30p, $25 Nacha Mendez & Co. 7-10p, FREE

Haynes Park Rio Rancho St. Wolfe & Co. 6:30-8p, FREE

Isleta Casino Amphitheater

Wiz Khalifa & Young Jeezy 6:30p, $35-$42

The Kosmos

Chatter Sunday Jesse & Conor FLUTE PIANO 10:30a, TBD

Annual ABQ Tomato Fiesta: Alpha Blue Trio 11a-2p, $5

Lensic PAC Santa Fe

Blackbird Buvette

Marble Brewery

Joe Teichman & TC Fambro TEX AMERICANA 4p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery Jim Jones 6p, FREE

Bronfman plays Brahms 5p, $12-$75 What Goes Around 3-6p, FREE

Ned’s Bar and Grill

Live Jazz 11a-2p, FREE

O’Niell’s Heights

Jeez La Weez 4-7p, FREE

O’Niell’s Nob Hill Higher Ground FOLK IRISH 4-7p, FREE

Rail Yard Market

Billy Crooze & the Notebookers, Peg Leg Joe,Orkestra Klezmer& Judaic Band 9a-1:50p, FREE

Rt. 66 Casino Legends Theater

Maxwell, Kevin Ross 7:30p, $55-$125

Seasons

Memphis P-Tails 6:309:30p, FREE

Taos Inn

The Old Way 4-6p Kodama Trio JAZZ 7-10p, FREE

National Hispanic Cultural Center

Jalisco Ballet of Mexico 2p, $37-$127

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he word “hardcore” has 7 Seconds worked its way into the 13+ SHOW WITH THE modern English vernacular COPYRIGHTS, REBILT, THE to be applied to all sorts of topics. UNEMPLOID And though there are a few 9p, Tue., Aug 12 Launchpad instances in the early- and mid618 Central SW, 20th century where it was used 505.764.8887 (with ‘hard’ being a modifier of $12 ‘core’), modern applications of the holdmyticket.com word stem from its use to describe 7seconds.com a sub-genre of punk. One of the launchpadrocks.com first bands to be described as such is seminal punk outfit 7 Seconds. Hailing from Reno, Nev., the band played a huge role in the development of post-punk and helped spawn the straight-edge movement. “It’s funny, younger people will see our shows now and say, ‘It’s good, but it’s not hardcore,’” vocalist and co-founder Kevin Seconds told Local iQ in a recent interview. Though the band has taken hiatus before, Seconds pointed out that he and co-founder Steve Youth (bass) have never broken up the band since forming in 1980. The group, which also includes Troy Mowat (drums) and Bobby Adams (guitar), is on a nationwide tour in support of a new record, titled Leave a Light On, the band’s first since 2005. —Kevin Hopper

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fter releasing more than a dozen albums of bluesy, original songs, veteran Texas songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist Terri Hendrix is now offering advice on how to survive the ups and downs of maintaining a career as an independent artist. Hendrix recently published Cry Till You Laugh: The Part That Ain’t Art, which shares a number of hard times, some joyous ones and good business advice for aspiring musicians. And she has long been in good company, backed for three decades on albums and in shows by Texas steel guitar master Lloyd Maines (incidentally the father of Dixie Chick Natalie Maines). The music the pair makes, apparent on their latest CD Cry Till You Laugh, strings together elements of jazz, country, a heavy folk bent and even pop. “I’ve worked with Lloyd for 18 years,” Hendrix noted in a recent interview with Local iQ. “He was recently inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame, and it is an honor to work with him. He has Terri Hendrix & produced every recording Lloyd Maines I’ve done since 1997; fourteen albums in all.” 7:30p, Wed., Aug. 13 The Cooperage Pairing Maines’ high status and 7220 Lomas NE, talent with Hendrix’s resolve 505.255.1657 and work ethic has worked out $22/$17 (Adv.) beautifully; the evidence is in the terrihendrix.com ampconcerts.org music. —Bill Nevins

Hayes Carll 7:30p, Fri., Aug. 15 Santa Fe Sol Stage & Grill 37 Fire Place, Santa Fe (exit 278), 505.438.0535

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guess you could say I write degenerate love songs,” Hayes Carll said recently of his music. “That, and songs about people who are wedged between not much and even less; people who see how hopeless it is and somehow make it work anyway.” The Houston-born Carll is one of those rare songwriters who appeals to a large variety of music lovers. From unbridled honkytonkers to plaintive hum-a-longs and ironic political numbers, Carll’s music fluidly spans styles and genres, but always ends up sounding just like a Hayes Carll song. The 38-year-old singersongwriter has compiled a long list of accolades during his career, including the 2008 Americana Music Association’s Song of the Year with the wry “She Left Me for Jesus.” His influences are as musical (Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, Ray Wylie Hubbard) as they are literary (Jack Kerouac), and though many of his songs are purposefully jocular, when he gets poignant, he makes it very clear. In many respects, Carll is among an elite list of new-school Texas songwriters who are both respectful of that state’s maverick spirit (à la Townes Van Zandt) and talented enough to carry the torch for another generation or two. —Logan Greely

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Blackbird Buvette Science! FOLK ROCK DUO 6p Whiskey Business Karaoke! 9p, FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Many Mansions, A.G. Ledergerber, Sleepdepth 9p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery BeBe LaLa 6p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Cowgirl Karaoke w/ Michele Leidig 9p, FREE

El Farol Santa fe

Robert Mirabel 5:30p, $25 Flamenco Dinner 6:30p, $25 Tiho Dimitrov 8p, FREE

Launchpad

Cage & Sadistik w/ Maulskull 8p, $10

Lensic Performing Arts Center Santa Fe

Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Richard Album & the Singles, Lady Uranium, Zack Freeman 9p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery David McCullough 6p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe Art & Lisa AMERICANA 8p, FREE

Effex Nightclub

Summer Daze w/ Josh Burg DJ 9p, Reservation

El Farol Santa Fe

Flamenco Dinner 6:30p, $25 Canyon Road BLUES 8;30p, FREE Apathy & Celph Titled HIP HOP 7p-2a, $10-$50

Imbibe

DJ Automatic & Drummer Camilio Quiñones 9p, FREE

Isleta Amphitheater

Main Library

James A. Little Theater Santa Fe

Open Piano Night 6:309;30p, FREE

Taos Inn

The Old Way 4-6p Open Mic w/ Kare Mann 7-10p, FREE

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Blackbird Buvette

Groove the Dig w/ Olsd School John DJ PUNK GARAGE 10p, FREE

Philadelphia indie rock trio Amanda X (think a listless Sleater-Kinney) will perform at Burt’s Tiki Lounge (313 Gold SW, 505.247.2878) on Thu., Aug. 14 with New York City’s Mannequin Pussy, the band called You and DJ Caterwaul. Show at 9p. FREE.

El Rey Theater

Nine Inch Nails & Soundgarden 7p, $34- $548

Marcello’s Chophouse

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Open Mic w/ Chris Dracup 8p, FREE

Cooking w/ Martinu & Schubert 6p, $12-$75

Music & Movement KIDS 10:30a, FREE

Brickyard Pizza

Dave & Phil Alvin w/ the Guilty Ones 7:30p, $25-$49

Taos Inn

Caroline Spence 4-6p Denise Marie AMERICANA SWING 7-10p, FREE

Zinc Cellar Bar

Eryn L. Bent 8p, FREE

WED

Blackbird Buvette

Launchpad

Slaves, Myka Relocate, Alive Like Me 6:30p, $12

Lensic PAC Santa Fe

Beethoven Piano Mus & String Qrt. 6p, $12-$70

Marble Brewery

Science! 6-9p, FREE

Molly’s (Tijeras)

Steve Kinabrew 6-10p, FREE

Lensic PAC Santa Fe

Bronfman Piano Recital 12p, $20-$25

Leeside, The Haptics AMERICANA9p, FREE Corrales Bistro Brewery All Around Mota 6p, FREE

Molly’s (Tijeras)

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Sammy D 6-9p, FREE

Partners in Crime 6-10p, FREE

Denise Marcel & Marcel Koster 8p, FREE

Ned’s Bar and Grill

Dirty Bourbon

Iron Lung, Hanta, Una Bestia Incontrolable 9p1a, $5

Sandia Casino Amphitheater

El Farol Santa fe

Picosso 6-8p, FREE

ZZ Top & Jeff Beck 7p, $60-$175

Latin Sin Wed. DJ Louie 7:30p, FREE Robert Mirabel 5:30p, $25 Nacha Mendez 6:30p, $25 John Kurzweg 8:30p, FREE

Monte Vista Firestation

Memphis P-Tails 7p, FREE

Ned’s Bar and Grill Sister Bar

Taos Inn Marlee Crow INDIE FOLK 7-10p, FREE

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ARTS

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Ballet Pro Musica draws high-level talent for annual festival

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as Las Cruces’ own Latin Grammy Awardwinning La Catrina String Quartet. Among the ballets to be presented is one based on a piece by tango master Astor Piazzolla, whose work La Muerte del Ángel (Death of the Angel) was written for a 1962 Alberto Rodríguez Muñoz play, Tango del Ángel. In the 1960s, Piazzolla helped to spark a worldwide passion for tango with his pioneering blend of tango, jazz and classical music. The two other ballets to be presented at the festival are Ciao Mama and The Easy Winners. The last piece is performed to an array of popular Scott Joplin tunes, and was choreographed specifically for this festival

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lex Ossadnik has always preferred being the painter rather than the painting. He comes from a classic European tradition of ballet and, after 20 years in the U.S., is a master ballet choreographer. Even as a gifted young dancer learning his craft behind East Germany’s Iron Curtain, Ossadnik, now 45, recognized that choreographers could evoke a symbiosis in which one could “see the music and hear the dance.” “I never really wanted to be a dancer,” Ossadnik admitted. “Though, it turned out to be a blessing that I was chosen at an early age to be a student at a prestigious professional ballet school in East Germany.” Ossadnik studied dance for eight years at the Palucca School in Dresden. By age 20, he was a principal dancer at the German National Theatre in Weimar. But it wasn’t until he began choreographing that Ossadnik felt truly satisfied working in dance. “It gives me an insane amount of pleasure and satisfaction when I work on a piece, and the movement works perfectly with the music and tells its story,” he said. For the last six years, he has split his time between positions as the ballet master/ choreographer for Ballet Idaho and artistic director of Ballet Pro Musica, the resident company of the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque. The Ballet Pro Musica chamber ballet festival began in 2006 as a collaboration between Ossadnik and company founder Henry Holth. Their goal was to further encourage a symbiosis of live music and dance that bears little resemblance to conventional ballet, which is DA N C E often set to prerecorded music. The dancers’ reactions to live, Ballet Pro sometimes unpredictable music are what make the Musica festival such an appealing Festival experience, Ossadnik said. 8p, Fri.-Sat.; 2p, Festival co-founder Holth died Sun., Aug. 15-17 NATIONAL HISPANIC on Aug. 15 of last year, but his CULTURAL CENTER ethic of “high-quality dancers 1701 4TH SW, 505.242.5289 and musicians” endures. $37-$127 Ballet Pro Musica will present balletpromusica.org its eighth ballet festival Aug. 15-17 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Albuquerque Journal Theatre. This year’s program will introduce a new partnership with the Ballet de Jalisco from Guadalajara, Mexico. As in the past, live music will be performed by renowned Santa Fe pianist Jacquelyn Helin, as well

by Kristof Senak. In other words, audiences are in store for a delicious evening. “Ballet itself is as high art as a good steak,” Ossadnik said. “Anybody who likes a good steak will like classical music, ballet and what Ballet Pro Musica has to offer.” Continuing to expand the vision of Ballet Pro Musica, the festival will introduce a community Ossadnik outreach educational program. On Aug. 14, professional dancers from the festival will offer a free master class with Ballet de Jalisco Artistic Director Dariusz Blajer, in partnership with the National Dance Institute of New Mexico and its program director, Evelyn Cisneros. Advanced local students are invited to observe and take the class with these professional artists. This event also includes a mini performance narrated by Cisneros and Ossadnik, with a question-and-answer period for the students. More information is on the Ballet Pro Musica website (balletpromusica.org).

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Please DO Touch the Art Tara Miller ad Liz Olive share their multi-media pieces of art and photos. 7-9p, FREE STUDIO BLUE 2205 SILVER SE, 505.715.9271

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Artist Nick Abdalla’s unique works are up for view. 5-8p, FREE EXHIBIT/208 208 BROADWAY SE, 505.450.6884

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Branches Hiroshi Yamano and Pedro Surroca display their latest sculpture and paintings. 5-7p, FREE LEW ALLEN GALLERIES 1613 PASEO DE PERALTA, SANTA FE, 505.988.3250

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Brush Strokes Group show of different styles of painting. 10a5p closed Sun., FREE WEEMS GALLERIES & FRAMING, 7200 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.293.6133

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Intimate & International: The Art of Nicolai Fechin A selection of paintings by the late artist will be up for view. Gallery hours TAOS ART MUSEUM 227 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE, TAOS, 505.758.2690

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A Painting Perspective Vivian Springford paintings will be on display. 5-7p, FREE PEYTON WRIGHT GALLERY, 237 EAST PALACE, SANTA FE, 505.989.9888

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David Crane & Jose Sierra Cermaics, porecelain and stoneware from these two artists will be shared. 5-7p, FREE

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Viridiana This classic is part of the European Classic Film Series. 7p. $5-$7 KIMO THEATRE 421 CENTRAL NW, 505.768.3522

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Marissa Jimenez (left, and in action, above) of the Guadalupe, Mexico, dance troupe Ballet de Jalisco will be in Albuquerque for the three-day Ballet Pro Musica Festival. “Setting Sun in Forest,” Jacob Matteson

Matrix Fine Art & New Grounds Gallery

Two Galleries, one convenient Nob Hill location, large selection of contemporary art! Open Wed.- Sun., 10am-6pm; Tue., 10am-4pm. 3812 CENTRAL AVE SE 505-268-8952 newgroundsgallery.com matrixfineart.com

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ragic love, gender-bending plot twists, forlorn fellows and ample amounts of comical confusion. This is Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Aux Dog X-Space 3015 Monte Vista NE, Orlando is a simple young man whose 505.254.7716 brother despises him because of greed. $15 Rosalind is a girl banished by her uncle auxdog.com because she’s too pretty. Running away to the Forest of Arden, these two are quickly sandwiched in a hodgepodge of secrets and mystery. But, like all of Shakespeare’s comedies, there’s plenty of preposterous procrastination and fumbling tomfoolery. This piece in particular is among the Bard’s most beloved and lighthearted plays. Make history with Aux Dog as you watch the theater’s first fully staged production in its new sister venue, X-Space, located next to Aux Dog Theatre. The folks at Aux Dog have been rehearsing small productions since January in the intimate space, and they’re finally ready to show off the room’s full theatrical potential. Travel deep into Arden, and bear witness to what happens when uproarious chaos ensues. —Mateo Coffman

As You Like It

7:30p, Fri.-Sun., Aug. 15-31

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Hamlet 7:30p, Thu.-Sat.; 2p, Sat.Sun.; Aug. 14-24 Musical Theatre Southwest Center for Theatre 6320 Domingo NE, Ste. B, 505.265.9119

$20, $18 sen., $15 stu. abqtheatre.org musicaltheatresw.com

ew Mexico native and world-renowned artist Karl Koenig began taking trips 20 OPENING RECEPTION: years ago to photograph 5-9p, Sat., Aug. 16 the ruins of 10 Nazi Albuquerque Photographers’ Gallery concentration camps. 303 Romero NW, 505.244.9195 What he produced were FREE harrowing, evocative abqphotographersgallery.com images that captured the raw emotion still permeating the camps’ confines. He printed these haunting images on traditional photo paper at first, but as technology helped artists experiment with mediums, he began to use gumoil to age and enhance the look of his powerful photographs. The result is a collection of work that perfectly encapsulates the senseless evil of these concentration camps. Koenig wanted to give his audience a glimpse, a mere fragment, of what tens of millions of people experienced during the Holocaust. This collection has been shown in museums and galleries around the world, and for the first time it’s coming home to Albuquerque. A few gumoil prints will be available for purchase, as well as copies of Keonig’s book, Fragments: Architecture of the Holocaust, An Artist’s Journey Through the Camps. —Mateo Coffman

There Is No Why Here: Fragments of the Holocaust

hose who have experienced William Shakespeare’s tragedies recognize the imprisoning emotions that constrict his characters to the point of desperation. James Cady, director of Musical Theatre Southwest’s performance of Hamlet, has taken Shakespeare’s themes of imprisonment literally. Inspired by the line, “Denmark is a prison,” Cady set the play and the characters inside a state penitentiary. “I don’t know if I’m the first director to stage the play this way, but actual prisoners have been producing the play as part of their rehabilitation for several years,” he explains on the Albuquerque Theatre Guild’s website. “The play seems to speak, on a deeply emotional and redemptive level, to inmates whose crimes parallel the characters in Hamlet, primarily murder and revenge.” The show has been sliced down to 90 minutes without an intermission, eliminating the opportunity to break free of the drama. Cady hopes these unique elements of the show will invite the audience into an intense and mysterious experience of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. —Katherine Oostman

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FILM

‘Guardians’ over ‘Star Wars’ equals nerd heresy

FI LM RE E L By Jordan Mahoney

Boyhood DIRECTED BY RICHARD LINKLATER

Opens Fri., Aug. 15 UA Highridge 8 12921 Indian School NE, 505.275.3202 boyhoodmovie.tumblr.com regmovies.com

t’s hard to recall a credible instance of an actor-change to indicate the passage of time (except Josh Brolin as a young Tommy Lee Jones in Men in Black 3). But you won’t find that in Richard Linklater’s ambitious project Boyhood, filmed periodically over the last 12 years to truthfully exhibit a boy’s coming of age. We meet Mason Jr. at age 6, a Texas resident and child of divorce. He and his sister (played by the director’s daughter, Lorelei) spend most of their time with their mother (Patricia Arquette, refusing to age), who attracts a number of alcoholic, abusive men. They also grow up in the partial custody of their father (Ethan Hawke), a childish man whose dreams of musicianship are replaced by responsibility. Puberty, drugs, relationships — all serve as turning points in Boyhood, and all lead Mason toward adulthood. You wouldn’t call the film a gimmick. There’s a story behind the conceit — not one of massive consequence, but that’s the point. Mason Jr. is the American boy pastiche, and Linklater allows us to watch him grow up.

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“Y Mood Indigo is the latest film from acclaimed French director Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), starring (from left) Romain Duris, Audrey Tautou and Omar Sy.

Homesick DIRECTED BY SUSAN ABOD

1p, Sat., Aug. 16 Guild Cinema 3405 Central NE, 505.255.1848 homesick-video.com guildcinema.com

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ousing is the crisis of our lives,” explains Bonnie Berkowitz, sufferer of MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity), a debilitating, chronic condition resulting from a world built by industry. Severe nausea, seizures, brain fog and other symptoms are brought about by perfume, pesticides, building materials, car exhaust — the MCS list, unfortunately, goes on. Director Susan Abod became ill in 1986 and since then has been unable to find a

house that she can deem livable. So in a chemically safe, foil protected van, she hits the road (but not in the Kerouac spirit) traveling the Southwest in search of other victims of MCS. Through Texas, Arizona and New Mexico, Susan finds trailers and specially built safe havens that house those like her. She hears stories of crushed dreams, black soot and the trials of living a “monk-like’ existence. Simultaneously dispirited and spurred, Abod moves to Santa Fe to find a safe home. At an hour long, this brief documentary is worth the watch to find out if she is successful. (Director Susan Abod will be attending for a post-screening Q & A.)

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Mood Indigo DIRECTED BY MICHEL GONDRY

4:15, 8:30p, Fri.-Mon., Aug. 15-18 Guild Cinema 3405 Central NE, 505.255.1848 drafthousefilms.com/film/ mood-indigo guildcinema.com

ike many working directors, Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine, Be Kind Rewind) it started in music videos (Björk, The White Stripes, Beck) before transitioning into film. His seventh feature, Mood Indigo, seems a culmination of his entire aesthetic oeuvre; a quintessentially French film set in an absurd, Seuss-like world. For the wealthy and privileged Colin, all of his time is free time, and he spends it perfecting his “pianocktail,” a piano that crafts mixed drinks. His life suddenly gains an actual purpose when he meets Chloe (Audrey Tautou) and the two enter a whirlwind romance of colorful cuisine, moody jazz and ice-skating. The single ominous aspect mostly looms off-screen, a Sartre-esque existentialist whose work is idolized by Colin’s best friend. This character, although minor, is a foreshadower in a world impossibly frivolous and life affirming — and sure enough, Chloe soon falls deathly ill. Despite any sudden swings in disposition, Mood Indigo remains fantastical throughout, and Gondry’s head remains in the clouds, for better or worse.

ou might have to take my nerd card away, but I think Guardians of the Galaxy is way better than Star Wars.” That’s what the guy in front of me said. We had all just finished the sneak peak and I was next in line to tell the film rep my opinion when this guy’s bold statement stopped me in my tracks. It started a train of thought for me. What other movies are better than Star Wars? Is it even possible to be better than Star Wars? My cheeks began to burn as my childhood slowly died in front of my face — or was it the movie rep slapping me for staring off into space and drooling for a solid eight minutes? When it comes to nostalgia, there are a few films that are “off limits” from trash talking, the same way religion and politics are off limits. Star Wars is one of them. Thing is, if you asked a 7-year-old 1988 version of me which Star Wars movie was my favorite, I’d have to say “the one with the bears.” I even dressed as Wicket the Ewok for Halloween because he looked like a bear. I repurposed the same costume as a Teddy Ruxpin the next year. If you ask a Star Wars traditionalist, meanwhile, Ewoks ruined the franchise. That was their mantra until the latest batch of Star Wars entered the fray. Mr. Binks anyone? Did we manage to raise a batch of morons, or was it because filmmaking changed between the days of A New Hope and The Phantom Menace? Nope, it’s because somehow kids could associate with a snotnosed brat named Anakin who flew podracers and kicked it with a CGI version of Steven Tyler with dreads named Jar Jar. We can all agree, as each year passes, CGI is becoming significantly harder to distinguish from live action. There’s a glaring difference in quality between Toy Story and Toy Story 3. Kids have been conditioned to accept CGI into their entertainment. We were raised through every step of its experimental phases. Take the Fireys from Labyrinth, for example. (I thought they looked horrible as a kid, and now the effects department would be publicly beaten if they released something like that today.) There are an army of movies I personally find more nostalgic than Star Wars. Can there be better movies than Star Wars? Technologically, yes. Nostalgically, absolutely. There is no point in holding nostalgic movies on a higher pedestal than what’s going to be made — it only prevents you from enjoying future movies. So I can see what the guy meant when he said Guardians of the Galaxy is way better than Star Wars. I loved Guardians too. It made me feel like I was 8 years old again, watching “the one with bears.” Maybe I’ll dress up like Rocket Raccoon for Halloween this year. Next year I can repurpose the costume and be a lemur. Dan Gutierrez is host of Directors Cut Radio Program (available at directorscutradio.com). He can be reached at dan@directorscutradio.com.

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

Your charts are a beautiful mix of dark and light, which I suggest you think of as colors and hues. The planetary alignment of Mars in Scorpio and Jupiter in Leo is granting you access to the full spectrum of experience — particularly sexual experience, which always translates into some form of relationship. Yet while this energy is coursing through you, I suggest you think of it in its creative and biological form rather than as needing some kind of social structure, form or commitment. The pleasures and benefits of this astrology are available in the moment, and would best be shorn of attachment to the past or the future. You might think that requires instant enlightenment, which is true, in a way, if you think of enlightenment as being in tune with yourself, what you want and what you have to share. Focus on that and you’ll have this odd sense of knowing who you are. TAURUS (APR. 19-MAY 20)

Someone’s desire for you, or the intensity of a particular relationship, might ordinarily be the kind of thing that shakes your foundations. I suggest you experiment with being able to hold the energy. And there is plenty of it, resonating within you emotionally, and while it’s intense it may have you feeling insecure. It’s as if under some circumstances it might be the right thing but the waves of passion may be reaching you at an odd or awkward angle. If you feel the desire to retreat or pull back, maybe take a breath and see where the passion or attraction leads you. You might not be “exactly equally attracted” but does that matter so much? Someone’s interest in you does not mean that you owe them anything, only that you have an opportunity to experience life in a new way, that moment. GEMINI (MAY 20-JUN. 21)

Turn it up, by which I mean, turn up your energy, and turn yourself on. Your ideas are sweet and juicy right now, especially if you happen to love words, which you do, though the current astrology is lavish for photos, video and other forms of imagery. Your mind is hot right now and if you tap into your idea core, you won’t be able to stop yourself. At the same time you have energy and drive to get a lot of work done, so choose what you want to do and do it. Pick the thing you’ve wanted to say or express visually and get about doing it. Don’t worry if you end up working all night. You will have plenty of energy for more mundane tasks the next day. And as I suggest to every true artist or writer, keep a notebook or sketchbook with you at all times. Graft it to your cellphone and keep them in your hand together. Write down or sketch everything that comes to you. Don’t worry what your friends might think. They know you don’t work for the NSA — because it would be too boring. CANCER (JUN. 21-JUL. 22)

Venus is in your sign now, which has you cast in the role of love magnet. Focus on that and love that about yourself. Keep your energy moving and pay attention to your environment. People are noticing you. You could roll out of bed and throw on any clothes and you would be turning heads. Now, what to do with this seemingly mystical power? Remember anyone you’ve wanted to connect with and pay them a visit — preferably in person, so they get the full experience of you. Be bold and ask them out even if you think they’re out of your league. If you’re already in a relationship, this is the time to soak it in some fresh energy, new experiences, or any immersion in beauty. One way to do that is to love as much as you can from wherever you are. You are in fact free to love, no matter what anyone may say, think or do. Remind yourself of that every time you need to.

LEO (JUL. 22-AUG. 23)

Jupiter has been welcomed into your sign by a spectacular New Moon. Mars in Scorpio is lighting a fire underneath you and looks like it’s challenging you to get free of your emotional comfort zones or discomfort zones — whichever the case may be. In any event, be aware of the fear that might hold you back from fully expressing yourself or from taking advantage of the fact that you carry immense protection right now, as well as charm, charisma and a sense of potential. The only thing that could stop you is being afraid or wanting to exert control over what does not need to be controlled. Part of the scenario involves what happened to certain relatives if they started to feel “too good” or as if life was going “too well.” This is an old story that you’ve wanted to end for a while, and you can now write its last chapter.

by Eric Francis • planetwaves.net that has been hijacked by various entities (religion, warmongers, drug salesmen) and which basically drives people insane. Yet addressing fear is an essential element of growth, no matter what branch of growth we’re talking about. Right now, your fear describes something about your potential. It’s as if when you identify something that you’re anxious about, consider whether the opposite is true, and let that be a statement of the possibilities that are open to you, or a comment on what you want to accomplish. You could say that fear is sending you the worst possible information. You could say that it’s sending you truly useful information if you know how to work with it. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 20)

Rare aspects this week suggest you have a knack for investments and VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP. 22) other topics related to shared finances. Use your imagination — for everything. You may experience a windfall, or the It is a powerful resource and it’s solution to a longstanding problem may especially rich right now. Your tendency at the moment might be to think in ways suddenly manifest. It might look too good to be true. Of course, it’s your job that are more narrow, more connected to perform due diligence on even the to what has gone wrong in the past, or considering your options with a hyperbest-looking opportunities or solutions, vigilant sense of responsibility. I suggest though you don’t need to approach you go in the opposite direction — wide this with suspicion. Contrary to popular open, considering the possibilities, no belief, there is a surplus of energy in the matter how risky or dangerous they may universe, including money. If you want seem. Think way outside your normal money, I suggest you be friendly with sense of scale. If you consider a long it and toward it. Recognize that nearly trip 100 miles, multiply that to 1,000 any profit or success emerges out of miles. If you are considering renting a collaboration of some kind, and that an apartment, consider a house and resources and talents can combine to imagine what you might do with the extra space. Apply this to your whole life create a synergistic condition — the — what you do, what you want to create, whole is greater than the sum of the parts. If you proceed in an atmosphere of and most of all, who you are. You are trust, and with people you respect, you’ll much bigger than you think. do very well. LIBRA (SEP. 22-OCT. 23) Yes, you are naturally social, though this AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 19) is going past all limits now. You are in a Your life seems to be a story of claiming moment of contact, so spend as much something and then giving something time around other people as you can, up. If you take charge and assert yourself, especially in small groups rather than you may be noticing that there is a crowds. Of course, the meeting that sacrifice associated with leadership — turns out to be the most meaningful it might be added responsibility or a could come at any moment, so be alert demand for impeccability. Yet while this to who is around you and take every opportunity to say hello to someone you is happening you are also being offered new opportunities and gifts from people don’t know who you happen to meet who care about you. Indeed, beyond in a public place. There’s another side the world of duty and authority there to this — this is an excellent time for financial negotiations, particularly where is a whole other environment opening up, what you might think of as a gift your career is concerned. The thing to remember is that you are a rare resource, economy. At first it may seem that it’s you possess knowledge and skills and offering you more than you are offering you get results even in the midst of the back, and you may be wondering if there unraveling world. You have solid ground is a catch. Yet your chart suggests that to negotiate from. Your asset value to you will never be asked to give more others will have at least one fine moment than you can offer, and that what seems soon where you get no compensation; like a small gesture to you might be the term is pro bono. experienced by someone else as truly SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 22) significant and indeed unavailable Consider the ritual aspect of everything elsewhere. Have confidence in that. you do — making breakfast, getting PISCES (FEB. 19-MAR. 20) ready for work, preparing to go out. You have just about everything going Think of these things less as habits for you right now. It’s important to than as moments of preparation for an recognize these moments, because experience. Take every step consciously, with as much mindfulness as you can they’re relatively rare. One thing that muster. Notice how you feel while you’re might be getting in the way is how much doing this. One attribute of ritual is you have to do, though you may have preparing space — that might be your noticed that your responsibilities have desk or your living room or a clearing in taken a lighter vibration. You are able a forest. It might be your kitchen before to get more done with less expenditure baking or your bedroom before a lover of energy. Take advantage of that and comes over. Focus on the use of space, make sure you collect on the dividends. its purpose, how it feels and how it looks. Remove anything that is extraneous. And Speaking of, your work is worth more consider the central organizing principle than you know. Send that message of the space, the way that a hearth used and send it consistently. More than anything, know it in your heart. While to define the central idea of a home. Every space has its hearth — know what you have an abundance of energy, make some important changes that you’ve it is, and tend the fire. been putting off. They may involve your SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 22) physical space, your diet, your work Allow your fear to motivate you. Most patterns, or taking up some activity that spiritual paths teach that fear is false you’ve wanted to do for a long time. As or that it’s meaningless or that it’s bad. for love, keep your heart open and the I believe that fear is energy. It’s also connected to an early-warning system universe will take care of the rest.

THE AMERICAN VALUES CLUB CROSSWORD “Comedic Imperatives” By Suzanne Whang, edited by Ben Tausig. Difficulty 3/5 ACROSS 1 Soothing rub 5 Beetle that was all the rage in ancient Egypt 11 Modular space station assembled in orbit 14 What a light bulb might symbolize 15 Lemon sorbet cleanses it 16 David Lynch’s alma mater, for short 17 “When Harry Met Sally” imperative 20 2002 Cy Young winner Barry 21 Hurtles 22 Malty black tea 25 Pop holder 26 “The Jewel of the ___” 27 “Caddyshack” imperative 31 Cassowary relatives

38 Be beholden to 41 Brand of briefs, briefly 43 SSN alternative

9 Nearby

45 See 35-Across 49 Film critic Pauline

11 Like Samsung phones and Kia cars

50 One learning to lie, perhaps

12 Start of a bit of wishful thinking

51 Dean Martin specialty

13 Second step in a three-step cleansing process

52 Ducked 54 “Top ___” (hit BBC series about vehicles)

10 Singha, for one

18 It’s money, it’s said

56 “Fletch” imperative

19 Bruce convicted in a 1964 obscenity trial

61 Quaker flake

22 Collude with

62 More unctuous

23 Large Marge drives one in “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure”

63 Patellaconcealing skirt 64 Band that takes care of business, briefly? 65 Stoners? 66 Throat-clearing onomatopoeia DOWN 1 What a nod might signal

33 Team on the scoreboard at MSG

3 Princeville greeting gift

35 With 45-Across, “Anchorman” imperative

8 Member of Hal Roach’s gang

44 Outfit with heels, often

32 Google’s was a Dutch auction: Abbr.

34 Horton or Burton

7 It can be pale, golden, or brown

2 Ruckus

4 Passover snacks 5 Lady Macbeth’s bugaboo 6 Hunter’s pattern, for short

24 Encounter unexpectedly 25 Most nearly there 28 Personal summary, briefly 29 Mr. Nahasapeemapetilon 30 “___ Major Dude Will Tell You” (Steely Dan song)

37 Mitt’s wife 39 Moves one’s tail 40 Scott Rudin and Mel Brooks accomplishment, initially 42 Bona fide 44 Shoebox construction, perhaps 45 Latin word of warning 46 Sweetener for some diabetics 47 Emulates Jewel, vocally 48 Lackluster 49 Spit food? 53 Gloom partner 54 Prohibition-era slang for the FBI 55 Fucks up, more politely 57 Animated movie with Jamie Foxx as the voice of Nico 58 Grouch’s word 59 Brand of men’s body spray 60 Car part that might be tricked out

35 Chains may measure them in the NFL: Abbr. 36 La hermana de mi madre o padre

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dentity theft is on the rise, and in my office we get these cases quite often. In most instances, the consumer simply does not know what to do. I’d like to offer a few suggestions. When you fear that identity theft has happened to you, your first move is to pull your credit report and call all three creditreporting agencies — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Request that they add a fraud alert to your credit report. If it is your bank accounts that have been compromised, your first call should go to the bank, and you should make the same request.

police to follow up on. Check the personal information field of your credit report where you will find social security numbers, date of Next step, file a police report birth, addresses and places of and review your credit report employment. When someone for credit accounts that do not commits identity theft against belong to you. Remember, it another individual, in many could take six weeks for the cases this information will accounts to reflect on your include traces of the thief’s real credit profile. information and will show up Also look at your inquiry on your credit report. fields. This will show where One way to help prevent the identity thieves have been identity theft is to add this applying for credit; you can then statement to your credit report: call the companies and put “Do not grant credit unless them on alert. In some cases picture ID, proof of social they will have the application, security number and proof of which includes a location for

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There Is No Why Here: Fragments of the Holocaust The first NM showing of photos by Karl Koenig author of Fragments: Architecture of the Holocaust. 5-9p, FREE ABQ PHOTOGRAPHERS GALLERY, 303 ROMERO NW, 505.244.9195

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John & Terry Kelly Moyers Showcasing their shared love of Western landscapes and subject matter, this husband & wife display their works. 2-4p, FREE NEDRA MATTEUCCI GALLERIES 1075 PASEO DE PERALTA, 505.982.4631

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