Issue144 - Nov. 10-23, 2011 by Local iQ Magazine

INSIDE iQ

COV ER STORY Local iQ makes holiday shopping a breeze with its list of 30 gifts under $30.

PUBLISHER

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

Kevin Hopper kevin@local-iQ.com EDITOR

Mike English mike@local-iQ.com VP OF SALES & NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Colt Brown colt@local-iQ.com FASHION EDITOR

Lisa VanDyke fabu@local-iQ.com

FOOD

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Chela Gurnee 505.264.6350, chela@local-iQ.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Focus on quality ingredients make North Valley eatery Prime a breakfast and lunch haven for local foodies.

Lindsay Gillenwater 505.550.3362, lindsay@local-iQ.com

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Derek Hanley 505.709.0364, derek@local-iQ.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

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Elisabeth Zahl 505.480.4445, elisabeth@local-iQ.com AD PRODUCTION MANAGER

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/ CALENDAR COORDINATOR

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Hannah Reiter hannah@local-iQ.com

An innovative, modern classical music program features a quartet of Native American composers.

The Kings of Salsa set to bring an intoxicating display of Cuban rhythm and contemporary dance to Popejoy Hall.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Wes Naman wes@local-iQ.com PHOTO ASSISTANT

Joy Godfrey COPY EDITOR

Nancy Harbert EDITORIAL INTERNS

Jessica Depies, Jessey Cherne

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Silent black-andwhite Japanese vampire ﬁlm makes world premiere in N.M. complete with live music.

CALENDARS Arts Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Book Signings/Talks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Community Happenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Live Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 COLUMNS Backyard Plot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fabü. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Film Shorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Key Ingredient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Stir It Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Good Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 FEATURES Classiﬁeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Crossword/Horoscope/Red Meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Marquee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Places To Be . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CORRECTIONS A story in the Oct. 27, 2011 issue of Local iQ incorrectly stated the Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra was formed by members of the defunct New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, and mistakenly used a photo of members of the Church of Beethoven. The Albuquerque Philharmonic is a volunteer community orchestra founded in 1972. In the same issue, the last name of Chef Michael Lantz was incorrectly printed as Lutz in a proﬁle on the Speakeasy Culinary Club.

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CONTRIBUTORS EDITORIAL Abinash Ackrekar Nelle Bauer Jeff Berg Max Cannon Jessey Cherne Charlie Crago Jessica Depies Eric Francis Paul Lehman Lindsey Little Jim and Linda Maher Bill Nevins Cristina Olds Michael Ramos Tish Resnik Lisa VanDyke Steven J. Westman Ben Williams

DISTRIBUTION Miguel Apodaca Jessey Cherne Kristina De Santiago Sean Duran Jesse Gurnee Jessica Hicks Stephanie James David Leeder Andy Otterstrom Ronnie Reynolds

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Club Havana 7-11p, Sat., Nov. 12

National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th NW, 505.246.2261

nmjazz.org sandiacasino.com

Navajo Rug Auction 11a, Sat., Nov. 19 Prairie Star Restaurant 288 Prairie Star, 505.277.1400

Sandia Resort Casino Ballrooms 30 Rainbow NE, 505.796.7500

FREE maxwellmuseum.unm.edu

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CEREMONY Veterans’ Day Memorial 11a, Fri., Nov. 11 New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial 1100 Louisiana SE, 505.256.2042 nmvetsmemorial.org

ith a variety of fall and winter holidays at hand, Veterans’ Day is, for some, a forgotten event. However, memorializing American troops is not a trivial affair, and the Veterans’ Memorial Ceremony marks the occasion. The Veterans’ Day event begins with a parade at USS Bullhead Park at 9a, featuring restored military vehicles, and will make its way to the Veterans Memorial park, where a musical prelude will take place at 10a. The ceremony itself follows at 11a, giving Albuquerque citizens the opportunity to recognize a vital component of the local community. Various other events will take place throughout the city on Veterans’ Day, including a ﬂagraising ceremony, an appreciation fair at UNM and a dinner at American Legion Post No. #13. Albuquerque’s recognition of veterans will be well represented. —JD

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ake a trip to Sandia Resort and Casino to experience an evening of Cuban cuisine and entertainment — without the visa hassles of traveling to the island nation. Beneﬁting the New Mexico Jazz Workshop, Club Havana will provide a night of food, drinks, prizes and live music from Cesar Bauvallet y Tradiciones, a group inspired by the club era of pre-revolution Cuba, known as “The Golden Age of Traditional Cuban Music.” Those who attend are encouraged to dress in the style of the 1940s and 1950s, to add to the classic Cuban environment. The whole night will embody the nostalgic theme of “Once Upon a Time in Cuba.” A vacation to remember is right here in Albuquerque, all while beneﬁting a truly worthy cause. —JD

THU

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BENEFIT

FILM Attack of La Nina 6:30p, Thu., Nov. 17 National Hispanic Cultural Center Journal Theater 1701 4th SW, 505.246.2261

$10 skimovie.com nhccnm.org

s ski technology has advanced, so has the performance of the sport’s professionals — a fact beautifully exhibited in this new film from MatchStick Productions, Attack of La Nina. Ski films have always lived in a place of sheer joy for people of a certain age, whether made by Warren Miller or the more contemporary duo of Glen Plake and Scot Schmidt, with skiers like Kevin Hattrup and Gregg Stump rocking neon GORE-TEX and tight black vinyl pants. This is not to say that the pioneers of classic extreme skiing are any less great than they were. It is to say, however, that in 1989, not many of us were thinking of skiing as it’s recognized today. If the downhill clinic this film puts on does anything, it will make you want to wax your skis, pray to the snow gods, get to your nearest powder depot and ski yourself into oblivion. —CC

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | NOVEMBER 10-23, 2011

he exquisite beauty, detailed, time-intensive handiwork and delicate nature of each and every one of the rugs shown at the Navajo Rug Auction is hard to fathom. The artists have created masterpieces out of simple textiles that create a pattern unique to the individual rug, proving that these fabrics are more than just something to decorate a room, but pieces of art in and of themselves. The hand-woven rugs will be available for bidding and purchase, with proceeds going to both UNM’s Maxwell Museum and the Navajo weavers. Experts will be present at the event to discuss the history and origin of each rug, the rug evaluation process and to answer any other questions that you might have about the hand-woven rug art form. —JC

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Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company 7p, Thu., Nov. 10; 8p, Fri.-Sat., Nov. 11-12

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lamenco is highly complex and is composed of four parts: the cante (singing), toque (guitar playing), dance and palmas (hand claps). Albuquerquebased Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, directed by Joaquin Encinias, is the first professional American flamenco company to tour across the country. The performance of El Museo will feature select pieces from the company’s vast repertoire and will offer the visual and aural fireworks unique to flamenco. Principal dancer Marisol Encinias will perform alongside guest world-renowned flamenco artist Teo Morca. A 50-piece University of New Mexico Symphony Orchestra ensemble will accompany the dancers under the direction of conductor Jorge Gómez Pérez. —JC

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where to go and what to do: October 13 to 26

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PLACES TO BE

EVENT American Pickers: Trash or Treasure 7p, Sat., Nov. 19 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 11000 Broadway SE, 877.747.5382

$10 hardrockcasinoabq.com

ttention treasure hunters: start rummaging through your house and attic for long-lost goods to prepare for American Pickers: Trash or Treasure, a stage version of a popular TV show. Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, stars of the History Channel television series, are “on a mission to recycle America.” The pair travels across the country looking for hidden treasures and gems with a historical signiﬁcance or value. Wolfe and Fritz are well known for their “picking” skills and their ability to restore the forgotten items to their former glory. As part of the interactive show, attendees of the event are invited to bring items that they think may have a hidden value to be appraised by the vintage experts. —JC

MARQUEE

Can we talk? Relentless performer Joan Rivers brings her latest standup routine to Popejoy BY MIKE ENGLISH

n the 2010 documentary about her career and present life, A Piece of Work, comedienne Joan Rivers jokes that she’ll take any gig, anywhere, any time — stand-up, TV, commercials, whatever. “I’d knock out my teeth to advertise denture cream,” she said. That relentless desire to perform has provided the internal ﬁre for a career of nearly 50 years, and is the impetus for Rivers’ current standup comedy tour, which arrives in Albuquerque Nov. 20. For those who know Rivers only as a shopping channel hawker and red carpet doyenne, renowned for a big mouth, plastic surgery and Botox, others of a certain age might recall what a truly groundbreaking ﬁgure she was in the entertainment world in the 1960s and 1970s.

Joan Rivers MY LIFE IN SHOW BUSINESS: 135 YEARS AND COUNTING

3p, Sun., Nov. 20 Popejoy Hall On the UNM campus, 505.277.3824 $19-$39

Tickets: unmtickets. com or 505.925.5858 joan.co/ popejoypresents.com

Born Joan Molinsky in Brooklyn in 1933, she graduated from Barnard College with a degree in English and entered show business soon after, taking the stage name Joan Rivers and never looking back. By the late 1950s she was playing a lesbian opposite Barbara Streisand on stage and working Greenwich Village comedy clubs. She got her ﬁrst TV break doing comedy on the Tonight Show with Jack Paar in the early 1960s.

Rivers’ rapid patter and sharp wit, paired with her raspy New York voice and brassy stage persona, made her stand out in the entertainment world of that era. Few women were even attempting standup comedy at the time, given that it was an almost exclusively male domain, and no woman was acting like she owned the stage she was standing on, as Rivers seemed to. Rivers’ mentorship under Johnny Carson has been well-documented, and ran from 1965, when Carson took over the Tonight Show, to 1986, when Rivers started her own The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers on Fox and Carson stopped talking to her. That show was a ﬂop, but Rivers went on to win a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host for her next TV effort, The Joan Rivers Show. Rivers has continued to work in TV, movies, standup and has written several books in the years since, with even a win on Celebrity Apprentice to her credit. Through it all she has maintained her quick style and sharp tongue, cutting down herself and others. Piece of Work, the documentary about Rivers and her career, generated new respect for Rivers’ place in the comedic pantheon. People had forgotten how bold, fearless and white hot she was at one time. The movie shows clips from the 1970s of her joking about abortion, and contains footage of her on the Tonight Show, where she displayed utter command as a regular guest host.

Joan Rivers broke new ground as a comedienne in what was then a male-dominated ﬁeld in the 1960s and 1970s. She brings her latest standup routine to Popejoy Hall Nov. 20.

One scene in that movie also shows Rivers’ performing her present-day standup routine, as she demonstrates her favorite sexual position, which allows her to check email and send texts. A viewer is struck by the realization that there would be no Sarah Silverman, Chelsea Handler, et al without Joan Rivers.

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | NOVEMBER 10-23, 2011

LIFESTYLE

West Side clinic takes pointed approach to beauty

ften, I have to be coaxed out of Nob Hill and Downtown. When I received a tip about a great new West Side clinic, I knew what I had to do. I packed some beef jerky, my fab hiking boots (that I swore I’d use regularly but have only worn once) and a compass, and headed west. My destination: Beauty in Wellness (8631-D Golf Course NW, 505.792.1101, trumedicine.com). About 17 minutes later (in lunchtime trafﬁc, mind you), I was face-to-face with clinic founder Dr. J. Marcus Trujillo. Seriously, it was less than 20 minutes; sometimes it takes me that long just to get from Nob Hill Bar & Grill to Launchpad on a Friday night. This drive was totally painless: I-25 to Paseo to Golf Course … bam-bam-bam … donezo. I thereby solemnly swore to embrace West Side drives from that moment on. Piece of cake. Eastern health principles meet Western aesthetics at Beauty in Wellness. It’s a full-scope acupuncture and herbal clinic specializing in cosmetic treatments, including facial rejuvenation, breast reduction/enlargement and body sculpting. Using needles, massage, moxa (heat), electrical stimulation and more, Trujillo’s treatments aren’t what many of us are accustomed to experiencing. Here’s the really cool thing about it, though: While you’re getting that breast enhancement treatment, for example, you’re also helping to detox your liver. How? I’ll let Dr. Trujillo — a very gifted and informative conversationalist, who I genuinely enjoyed chatting with — do the talking. He explains it much better than I ever could. LVD: Cosmetic acupuncture?

Dr. T: We treat all manner of problems that one would seek an acupuncturist to treat. Pain, colds, allergies, fertility treatments for women, virility treatments for men, fibromyalgia, lupus, MS, all manners of disability and injury recovery, just to name a few of the ailments we can treat. However, our specialty is in cosmetic acupuncture and anti-aging medicine. LVD: What can your cosmetic acupuncture patients expect to experience? Dr. T: The first step is to get them into the best health possible. So the patient coming in for an acupuncture facelift also receives the benefit of reduced pain, discomfort, improved digestion, sleep, elevated moods, increased energy, stamina, and so much more. It’s not just about making one appear younger, but also making them feel younger. It’s all about whole health. After all, when you feel good, you look good. LVD: Why should people choose cosmetic acupuncture over fillers and injectables? Dr. T: Cosmetic acupuncture is a much more permanent solution. Fillers and injectables produce instant results, but in the long run are rather short-lived. The problem is that you are injecting a foreign substance into the body, and

PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

Eastern health principles meet Western aesthetics at West Side’s Beauty in Wellness, founded by Dr. J. Marcus Trujillo, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (just one of many accreditations) specializing in cosmetic acupuncture treatments.

your body is going to do its job and eliminate that foreign substance. The injectables do a great job of plumping out the wrinkle line, but at the cost of pushing healthy cells out of the way, severely damaging and killing these healthy cells. Then the body goes to work repairing the damage done by the injectable and removing the injectable. The patient is then left with a deeper wrinkle, and must get more injections more frequently to maintain their look. Cosmetic acupuncture also produces dramatic results, but utilizes the body’s own production of collagen and elastin to ﬁll in the wrinkles of the face, over time, with a few frequent treatments; the results get better and better, and last longer and longer. LVD: What do you say to the skeptics? Dr. T: Acupuncture has enjoyed a history of 5,000 — with some evidence pointing to 7,500 — years. This is a real and viable medicine. There is a reason it has maintained its history and why there is such a rapid growth in the practice of acupuncture: it works, and it works exceedingly well.

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | NOVEMBER 10-23, 2011

In my case, Dr. Trujillo was right. I was thrilled with my results. I received the Traditional Acupuncture ($65) and the Ionic Foot Bath with Auricular Acupuncture treatments ($45), and left the clinic feeling a profound sense of calm and focus, both of which were issues I wanted to work on. Dr. Trujillo was aware of this, and he went the extra mile with both our discussion and treatment time. The man is among the most passionate practitioners I’ve ever met. Clearly, his patients are far more important than the clock. In this urban, assembly-line culture, I ﬁnd Trujillo’s approach quite refreshing. Look, it simply comes down to this: if I can improve my appearance while detoxing my liver, I’m sold, darling. I don’t know about you, but that’s an absolute dream come true in my image-obsessed, cocktail-quafﬁng neck of the woods. Speaking of cocktails, au revoir! Do you sell/make a product or offer a service that you think is fabulous? Don’t be shy. Local iQ readers eat this stuff up with their purse strings. E-mail all the necessary details to (fabu@local-iQ.com) and she may just grant her Fabü seal of approval.

GARDENING

Seeds of success planted in off-season

ith the shifting movement of the earth to the sun, the vistas of the Rio Grande valley change as the trees return to their dormant stage. Gardeners accept the inevitable — winter is upon us. The journey into an interlude of respite allows weary bones to recoup and minds to wander into new gardening books. It’s a great time to investigate new plant ideas and analyze reasons why some landscape projects did not fare well. Mistakes are a part of any learning experience. Even the most seasoned gardener has bloopers and blunders. Many will say that gardening by mistakes can make for an interesting, frustrating and expensive challenge. Making educated choices is not as easy as it sounds, especially with New Mexico’s multitude of soil differences, elevations and weather conditions. Success as a gardener comes about in different ways, depending on the gardener and the garden. Planning a garden and landscape with the right information at hand can be the secret to long-term gardening victory. This column emphasizes the ﬁrst steps to making correct plant choices.

Evaluate the garden space Most landscapes have microclimates that can produce an environment that is unlike the general area. This can be caused by a house, walls and trees, high or low areas in the yard or various other aspects. Be aware that these microclimates can be advantageous for growing plants that might not thrive in other parts of the yard. Determine how much sun a planting area will receive. If the area gets six-plus hours of sun a day, that’s full sun. Four to six hours a day is considered part sun/part shade. Less than four hours of sun is considered a shady area. It is necessary to understand what type of soil is in the landscape. Local soil structure varies widely and is alkaline due to our average rainfall of eight to 10 inches. Soil differences can range from sandy clay-like soil on the West Mesa to decomposed granite or limestone in the foothills. Areas closer to the Rio Grande have soil composed of sand and clay. Water access to planting areas needs to be

considered. The City of Albuquerque promotes xeriscape landscaping to conserve water use. This concept is based on planting zones. The zones closest to the house use the most water, and the zones farthest from the house use the least. This allows grouping of plants with similar needs. Applying this principle in a landscape encourages a natural garden setting with ease of care and maintenance. Placement of the plant should correlate with the size of the space and mature size of the plant. Are there windows, walkways or play areas? It is easy to over-plant a space that ultimately will be overgrown in two or more years, resulting in excessive pruning or removal of plants.z Structures on the property will affect the growth of plants. Walls can be helpful as windbreaks, but may also produce an extreme heat zone depending on what direction they face. Plants near concrete sidewalks or placed in rock beds

should be tolerant of reﬂective heat. It is helpful to know the U.S. Department of Agriculture cold hardiness of plants when choosing what will work in your yard. The Albuquerque metro area is zone 7A (low temperatures from 0 to -5 F. As this past winter proved, there can be unpredictable weather ﬂuctuations, causing grief among gardeners. Continuing to learn and understand the garden from the ground up, it becomes easier to see its place in the cycle of life. As changes come to the garden that cause the disruption of what once grew well and produced such beauty, it is helpful when reminded of a simple quote from Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, the psychiatrist and near-death specialist: “There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are blessings given to us to learn from.” Gardening becomes easier with time, and challenges become stepping stones to endless gardening possibilities. As a nursery owner, my lessons are daily, my joys are countless and I am grateful for living my passion. December’s article will conclude the process of picking the right plant for the right spot. Tish Resnick is the owner of Great Outdoors Nursery. She is a native New Mexican who enjoys the beauty of the garden and is always happy to share garden lore with other gardening enthusiasts.

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | NOVEMBER 10-23, 2011

FOOD

PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

The Kitty Kat Club sandwich (left) is jam-packed with turkey, ham and crispy pancetta, along with Swiss and cheddar cheeses and a pesto mayo with flecks of garlic flavor. It’s one of the standout items on the menu, and just part of the scene at Prime, which also offers fine meats for purchase and a selection of quality wines.

Truly ‘Prime’ Sandwich meats and ingredients at breakfast, lunch and butcher shop are a cut above BY LINDSEY LITTLE

andwich shop experiences rarely begin with a cleancut waiter in a tuxedo escorting guests to the table. At Prime, however, the concept of prestige is taken very seriously. High-end sandwiches are gaining in popularity in the Duke City, and at Prime, they are worth every penny. Building off of the success of Vernon’s Hidden Valley Steakhouse, this southwestern style delicatessen and specialty food shop was opened in April by the same owner, Michael Baird, in a Los Ranchos de Albuquerque location directly behind the popular Albuquerque speakeasy steak joint. Prime is not a competitor of Vernon’s, but an ideal and meaty complement of the already successful restaurant. Prime is a full-service butchery offering freshly cut meats and creamy cheeses, combining the two to create gourmet sandwiches that burst with ﬂavor. I must admit from the beginning: I am a sandwich fanatic. I eat, sleep and breathe sandwiches. There is always a wealth of options and an abundance of ﬂavors incorporated into each delicious, meaty and cheesy meal. From paninis to open-faced, I’m hooked. The quirky combination of paper menus, fancy tablecloths and a deli counter was enticing on my recent visit to Prime, and piqued my interest even more. I was grateful that the Prime menu presented options that form to any preference, with hero sandwiches served on a freshly baked hoagie, warm breakfast paninis at $9 a piece, as well as hot lunch paninis, soups and salads. One of the most popular options on the menu is the Kitty Kat Club. This is one of those meals that tastes as good as

it looks, a triple-stacked sandwich that even the largest mouth can barely wrap around. But with good reason. The moist, buttered white bread is jam-packed with turkey, ham and pancetta along with Swiss and sharp cheddar cheese. The sliced meats and cheeses are complemented by a pesto mayo that pulsates with delightful hints of garlic. The pancetta in the sandwich is delightfully crispy — Italian bacon that is salt cured and seasoned. With a less smoky flavor than regular bacon, this allows foodies to enjoy the crispness of the pancetta and intensity of the seasonings, while never missing out on the rest of the sandwich. With one layer of ham and one layer of turkey, each bite exceeds all expectations and, in my opinion, is highly superior to the rest of the club sandwiches in Albuquerque. Arranged perfectly on red and white checkered paper in a red deli basket, each sandwich is served in a way that reaffirms Prime’s role as a sandwich shop. After ordering the South Side Panini, this basket was a perfect way to capture all of the extra fixings that fell from the heaping shaved prime rib sandwich. The ingredients of sautéed mushrooms, gruyere cheese, autumn-roast green chile and prime rib were piled generously atop herbed focaccia bread and served beside a warm au jus sauce. The incredibly tender meat was cooked REVIEW medium rare and was delicious, to say the least, but the bread was slightly overwhelming due to its Prime thick cut, diminishing the flavor of the sandwich. The au jus was an essential aid, however, balancing the sandwich with just the right amount of saltiness and essence, while the mushrooms helped to Village Shops at Los produce a satisfying moistness. A premier sandwich, this will satisfy your senses well. Ranchos 6855 4th NW, 505.890.9150

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The side options are red potato salad and potato chips. The chips were great, but as a zealot of potato salad, I was very impressed with Prime’s rendition of this admired dish. The herb dijon aioli was the beginning of my obsession and the preparation of the celery, onions and cornichons created an excellent texture and ﬂavor. This creamy potato salad with well-cooked potatoes incorporates egg and crispy prosciutto into a ﬂawless dish.

Prime also features breakfast items like the Sunrise Panini with pancetta, gruyere, egg and melted muenster, as well as the Quiche of the Day, which is served on a bed of spinach and green chile béchamel with papas. Another delicious lunch panini is the Angry Sicilian — capicola ham, pepperoni, genoa salami, olive tapenade, tomatoes, banana peppers and buffalo mozzarella. Don’t forget the dessert tray that offers a variety of ever-changing sweets. The butchery also offers prime beef cuts, lamb and deli meats. Also enjoy specialty cheese, wines, brews and spirits on their rustic and contemporary patio, or take them to go for a night at home. This exceptional delicatessen is one-of-a-kind and is now in the running as one of the best sandwich shops in Albuquerque. Prime’s unique and original combination of ﬂavors are bound to please.

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | NOVEMBER 10-23, 2011

FOOD

Brussels sprouts require gentle touch

love all foods cruciferous and I make no exception for Brussels sprouts. They are green (my favorite color), have a name that reads like a plural singular, and the pronunciation of the name is like the foodist version of “Brett Favre” — fun to say sober and funnier still to say less-than-sober. While many people think Brussels sprouts are gray-green sulphurous blobs they were served in their youth at family holidays and church potlucks, these little budding beauties are absolutely delicious when done right. Trust me on this one. Read to the end, try the recipe and then call me a liar. Unlike most of the brassica family, Brussels sprouts develop as small alien-head-like bulbs along a single central stalk. In brilliant strides of marketing genius akin to “tomatoes on the vine,” they sell “Brussels sprouts on the stalk.” I kid you not —luckily, they are sold by the piece and not by the pound, because that stalk is pretty useless. Brussels can often be found year-round, but they are far tastier after a frost. Now is ideal Brussels time, which extplains their omnipresence at the Thanksgiving table. But Brussels are one vegetable that is often cooked and cooked and cooked — poorly. Brussels are sprouts. Delicate. They require a gentle touch. All green veggies have the potential to turn from vivid green to gross when cooked. Less cooking time will alleviate this. Second, acid is the enemy of green veggies. Baking soda will help balance most Burque water to the alkaline. Third, cabbage family members all contain bitter-tasting defensive mechanisms; Brussels sprouts contain TWO. One is bitter uncooked and the other gets bitter when cooked. What does all this mean for you? It means this: If you cook Brussels sprouts well, you will be rewarded with near-heroism for conquering one of the greatest kitchen gauntlets. At Jennifer James 101, we have eliminated the water element altogether and ﬂash-fry the outer leaves of raw Brussels sprouts. This dry-heat cooking method solves two problems: the

chlorophyll has no water with which to interact, so they stay bright green. And the instantaneous cooking process guarantees only one bitter compound to be present. A sprinkle of kosher salt completes the addictive Brussels chips. However, ﬂash-frying isn’t super-suited to the home kitchen. So I give you second-best Brussels boldness: the gratin. Gratins are usually mushy messes with something golden and crusty on top. This is not. This is like warm winter salad. This is something you’ll eat second helpings of. So let me give you my “recipe,” as I do it in the kitchen. No measuring. Brussels are ideally suited for pairing with fats: butter, cream, cheese, bacon and nuts. This recipe incorporates as many of these as you care to include. First, prep your Brussels. You can even do this a day ahead. Boil a pot of water. While it is coming up to a boil, clean the skuzzy leaves from your sprouts and trim the stem end. Cut each sprout in half longitudinally, then in quarters latitudinally. Once the water comes to a boil, add a generous pinch of salt (salt “sets” chlorophyll) and a teeny pinch of baking soda (makes the water alkaline). Wait for it to come back to a boil. Put a colander in the sink so you’re ready to drain the sprouts. Fill another big pot or bowl with ice water. Dump your Brussels into the boiling water, stir, and watch them turn bright green. The second they are bright green like grass, drain them. Then dump them directly into the ice water. Slosh them around to cool them down fast. Test one. As soon as it is cool, dump them through the colander again. Shake. Let them drain well. Then spread them out on a cookie

sheet lined with a dish towel. They should be bright green and crisp and cool. To make the gratin, set the oven to 400 F. Put the Brussels in a large bowl (twice the size of the Brussels you have cooked). Add enough heavy cream to coat the leaves and pool slightly at the bottom. Add a handful or two of grated cheese (I like parmesan and gruyere). Toss. Season with kosher salt and pepper. If you want to add crispy bacon or toasted nuts, now would be a good time. Stir the whole wet mass together. Adjust the seasoning — it will taste less intense when it is hot, so add salt or pepper or cheese as you need. Spoon all of it loosely into an oven-proof dish. Sprinkle a smidge more cheese on top. Bake until it is bubbly around the edges and starting to turn golden on the top. Nelle Bauer is co-chef/co-owner of Jennifer James 101. She enjoys long walks on the beach, Manhattans on the rocks and converting Brussels sprouts haters into Brussels sprouts lovers.

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If you have never asked for a second helping of Brussels sprouts, chef/columnist Nelle Bauer of Jennifer James 101 offers advice (use a gentle touch) and a preparation (au gratin) that will likely change your mind about this misunderstood, but versatile autumn-friendly veggie.

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DRINK

o design a truly great cocktail, it is necessary to understand that the cocktail as a whole is not necessarily equal to the sum of its parts. Through complement and contrast, individual ingredients in a cocktail shaker can meld magically when yoked together. But this entry isn’t about yokes or yolks, it’s about whites; egg whites to be exact. Egg whites have been used to add body, texture and mouthfeel to sours, fizzes and flips for literally hundreds of years. Henry Ramos understood the importance of texture as a cocktail element when he designed the New Orleans Fizz for his bar, The Imperial Cabinet Saloon, in 1888. The beverage has since been renamed for its originator. If you find yourself leery of entering raw egg whites into your repertoire, consider substituting ultrapasteurized egg whites (available from most grocers). Here’s to the Ramos Fizz: a drink older than jazz!

Ramos Fizz Ingredients: 2 oz. Gin 1 oz. Cream 1 oz. Egg white 1 Tbsp. Powdered sugar .5 oz. Lemon juice

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.5 oz. Lime juice 3 drops Orange ﬂower water (optional) Club soda Method: In a cocktail shaker without ice, combine all ingredients except club soda and dry shake for 30 seconds. Add ice and shake for three to ﬁve minutes. Strain into a collins glass and top with soda. Stir lightly and garnish with an orange wheel. Enjoy! Ben tends bar at Scalo Northern Italian Grill in Nob Hill and teaches beer brewing classes at Victor’s Grape Arbor. He is also a member of ska/reggae band CrazyFool.

FOOD

Dining out in ABQ on Thanksgiving Many Albuquerque restaurants celebrate Thanksgiving in a big way every year, and 2011 is no exception. The choices are wide this Turkey Day (Thursday, November 24). The following list is just a sampling of

Amici’s 4243 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.884.9900

Hours: 11:30a-8p Bien Shur at Sandia Resort 30 RAINBOW NE, 505.798.3700

Hours: 2a-10p Bucca di Beppo 6520 AMERICAS PARKWAY NE, 505.872.2822

11a-8p Cielo Sandia at the Marriott Uptown 2101 LOUISIANA NE, 505.881.6800

Call for hours Corn Maiden at The Hyatt Regency Tamaya 1300 TUYUNA TRAIL, 505.867.1234

Hours: Noon-7p Cristobal’s at Hotel Albuquerque 800 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.222.8766

restaurants offering prix ﬁxe dinners on Thanksgiving Day. Most restaurants were still determining Thanksgiving menus and prices at press time, so call for more information.

Forque at Hyatt Regency Downtown

Lucia Hotel Andaluz

330 TIJERAS NW, 505.842.1234

125 2ND NW, 505.923.9080

Hours: 11a-4p Pueblo Harvest Cafe

Hours: 11a, 1, 3p Santa Ana Cafe at The Hyatt Regency Tamaya

2401 12TH NW 505.724.3510

1300 TUYUNA TRAIL, 505.867.1234

11a-4:45p Rancher’s Club at Crowne Plaza Champagne Brunch & Thanksgiving Dinner

Hours: 11a-8p Scalo

1901 UNIVERSITY NE 505.998.6410

901 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.243.9916

10:30a-2:30p Brunch 11a-8p Dinner La Oja 201 MARQUETTE NW, 505.247.3344

Hours: 6a-2p, 5-10p

3500 CENTRAL SE, 505.255.8782

Hours: 11a-8p St. Clair Winery 11a-5p Texas Land & Cattle 4949 PAN AMERICAN WEST NE, 505.343.9800

Hours to be determined Tucanos 110 CENTRAL SW, 505.246.9900

Hours: 11a-8p

Hours: Noon-6p

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SANTA FE

SANTA FE SCENE ART

PHOTOS BY WES NAMAN

Azur Bistro & Wine Bar features a sophisticated menu, created by Chef Xavier Gremet, which draws heavily on North African culinary traditons. The extensive selection of dishes include Sardine Rillets with black olive toast (left) and Daube de Boeuf a la Nicoise (right).

Moroccan breeze Saffron, ginger, cinnamon … the unique ﬂavors at Santa Fe eatery Azur send diners on a North African adventure BY PAUL LEHMAN anta Fe has scored a win with the new Azur Bistro & Wine Bar, which was recently opened by the owners of Ristra, featuring the considerable talents of French Chef Xavier Grenet, who divides his time between the two eateries. Grenet has created an innovative menu consisting of over a dozen “small plates,” or tapaslike starters, several salads and pasta dishes, plus a selection of unique entrees incorporating some of his Moroccan-style cooking techniques. With comfortable seating for over 60 diners, the décor includes a series of table-focused spotlights, attractive glass-topped tables covered by gleaming REVIEW mesh place mats and serene wall sculptures and art. My dining companion and I had Azur Bistro visited this same location in the past, when & Wine Bar different restaurants made their home at the site, but we agreed that this version seems 428 Agua Fria, 505.992.2897 the most successful yet. HOURS: We chose two small plates to begin with. 5:30p to close, The Eggplant with Tahini and Oregano ($9) Tue.–Sun. was superb, combining sautéed and tender azursantafe.com eggplant with what amounted to a plain chickpea hummus. The combination of two textures and ﬂavors was very successful. Our second choice was Sardine Rillettes with Black Olive Toast ($12), which consisted of a delicious crushed sardine paste spread on the savory bread. Again, the result was a tempting appetizer. For our entrees, we chose two small size selections (from seven choices, two were offered in regular and small size). The Daube de Boeuf a la Nicoise consisted of red-wine braised beef, lemon and orange zest,

tomato, dried Porcini mushrooms and sweet corn polenta ($13). The beef was both soft and fully tasteful, and the polenta was creamy and toothsome — another successful combination of textures and flavors. For our second choice, we selected the Plum Lamb Tagine ($14), which included slow-roasted lamb shoulder with saffron, ginger and cinnamon almonds and green couscous. Here the chef’s Moroccan influence was evidenced in the couscous and the spicing of the tender chunks of lamb. Once again, outstanding flavor in another satisfying and creative dish. Among the small plates we could have selected were Sweet and Sour Baby Artichoke, Sauteed Calamari with Chimichurri Sauce, Salt Cod Cake with Smoked Yellow Pepper, Stuffed Piquillo Peppers with Pork Belly and Blue Cheese Crema, or Carmelized Endive with Serrano Ham, which we sampled and enjoyed immensely. Among the entrees, we could have selected Grilled Salmon Costa Brava with mussels, saffron rice, fennel, haricot verts and red bell pepper coulis, Foie de Veau Provencale with calf liver, capers, black olives, tomatoes and potato gratin, Grilled Black Angus Ribeye with frites, asparagus and shallot red wine sauce, Hout Mamar North African Style Stuffed Trout with calamari, spices and red chard, or Roasted Natural Chicken Breast with sumac, pine nuts, tomato provencale and sweet potato gratin. A large selection of wines by the glass and bottle are available ($7 to $11.50/glass, $29 to $105/bottle). We enjoyed a glass of the Lunetta Prosecco ($8) and the Ramon Bilbao Tempranillo ($9.50). For dessert we shared the Almond and Orange Flower Briout ($8), which is a Moroccan specialty made of thin puff pastry filled with almond paste, orange blossom and honey — it was excellent and made a perfect finishing touch to a highly enjoyable meal.

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Recycle Santa Fe he 13th Annual Art Festival Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival encourages 5-9p, Fri., Nov. 11; and inspires beginning 9a-5p, Sat., Nov. and current artists to 12; 10a-5p, Sun., make eco-conscious Nov. 13 El Museo Cultural de items of art and fashion Santa Fe that utilize “throwaway” 555 Camino de la materials from their Familia, 505.992.0591 current surroundings. The highlight of the $5 festival, a Friday night elmuseocultural.org fashion show, travels from garbage bins to the runway, as the Trash Fashion and Costume Contest showcase designs made from onceforgotten materials. Saturday morning will feature a workshop led by recycled art artist Janet Hoezel, who will teach students how to transform old clothes into new wearable items. The most well-known aspect of the festival is the art market, which will feature art by local artists who create their work from naturally found materials. The art exhibition will feature work from 100 percent recycled materials and has accepted work from children, teens, adults and students from the Santa Fe area. —JC

FUNDRAISER

AID and hree words signify Comfort Gala allure, danger and mystique: “Bond. James 5:30p (8p gala), Bond.” The theme Sat., Nov. 19 Hilton Santa Fe for the 23rd Annual 100 Sandoval, AID and Comfort 505.216.1541 Gala — a fundraiser for the Southwest Care $200 dinner and Center, which provides gala, $50 gala comprehensive services southwestcare.org for New Mexicans living with HIV/AIDS — will transport attendees into a James Bond film. Want a martini, shaken not stirred? Visit the cash bar where you’ll find special Bondthemed cocktails. Guests will dance the night away in Club Moonraker, which will feature DJ Oona. The 007-themed gala will also feature a decadent buffet, the Casino Royale room for mock gambling and the Goldfinger Salon silent auction. The celebrity chef dinner takes place before the gala and will be prepared by chefs Martin Rios, Joseph Wrede, Kim Mueller and Eric Hall. —JC

HEALTH

Common sense helps stave off unwanted holiday pounds

besity is an epidemic in the United States, where 30 percent of adults are currently obese or overweight. No matter what the diet fad of the day is, losing weight is about negative calorie balance. That means you need to expend more calories than you consume. There are different ways to do this, some more effective than others, such as the prototypical South Beach Diet: steamed veggies, small portions of lean meat and little to no carbs. Put more simply, eat less junk food, eat more healthy food and get regular exercise. It’s good to keep that formula in mind this time of year, as Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a long holiday season ﬁlled with family, friends and plenty of over indulging. I do not want to be the food police. I am not suggesting you forego your holiday feast. That can just set you up for a binge later when you give in to the temptation. The key is to control your portions and be smart about approaching your holiday meals. A typical Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, stufﬁng, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, casserole, breads, salads and pumpkin pie can add up to more than 4,000 calories! That’s two days’ worth of your caloric intake, and it would take more than seven hours on a treadmill to burn it all off. The problem is, almost no one eats normal portions on Thanksgiving, and they always go back for second and even third servings. With a little common sense, willpower and exercise, you can still enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without feeling deprived. Remember weight loss can only be accomplished by negative calorie balance. My recommendation is to not begin a weight loss plan during the holidays. You would probably be setting yourself up for failure. It is probably better just to maintain your weight and make every effort to not gain more during the holidays. You can focus on weight loss as a New Year’s resolution. Here are some ideas for how to control Thanksgiving dinner calories: • Use a smaller plate. Small plates equal fewer

calories. Please don’t have food stacked 12 inches high on your plate. That’s just wrong. • Hold off on seconds. Eat slowly and stop when you feel satisfied. It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to signal your stomach that you’ve had enough. There is a difference between satisfied and full; learn the difference. • Have breakfast on Thanksgiving Day. I know I am guilty of skipping this essential meal. Skipping breakfast just encourages over-eating and rapid eating when dinner finally arrives. • Make smart food choices. Trim any skin and fat off the turkey or ham. Use little or no butter on your dinner rolls, rather than dousing it on. Eat less green bean casserole, and eat more steamed green beans. • Use healthy substitutions. If you’re the cook at Thanksgiving dinner, try using low-fat and sugarfree ingredients wherever possible. One half cup of gravy has 150 calories. The same amount of a low-fat alternative can have as few as 40. • Be active. Go outside and actually play football with as much gusto as you watch football. Try taking a late afternoon stroll with your family and friends before dessert. Remember, Thanksgiving is the beginning of about six weeks of parties, dinners and celebrations. If you stick to some of these tips, you may not have to make weight loss a New Year’s resolution. Dr. Abinash Achrekar is an Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Internal Medicine, and Public Health at the University of New Mexico. Send comments and/or questions to Dr. Ash to abinash@local-iQ.com.

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2011 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

30 gifts 30

$27

Pearl Rose Necklace with Earrings Set

HOLI DAY

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Strive

Pearls are a woman’s best friend when it comes to dressing up almost any outﬁt — from a simple jeans and a T-shirt look to the classic little black dress ensemble. The white pearls on this 22-inch chain from designer Ingrid Mari sport an updated look touting silver roses placed sporadically throughout its design. The accompanying earrings are arranged in a simple drop-down style, with matching white pearls and silver accents.

8000 PASEO DEL NORTE NE, #C-14 505.821.4999

striveabq.com

Good Works Humanity Bracelet The Good Works Humanity wraparound message bracelet unites fashion with community in a very novel manner — 25 percent of proﬁts made from the sale of each bracelet beneﬁts worthy causes. These chic leather bracelets are available in a variety of colors and brandish stamped in silver foil phrases, such as “Live in Unity,” “Accept Diversity,” “Make a Difference,” “Humanity” and more.

$20 FIND IT AT:

Ingrid Mari 3222 CENTRAL SE, STE. C 505.255.1152

ingridmariboutique.com

U N DE R

Two Peas in a Pod Salt & Pepper Shakers

$16.99

Red and Green Chile Candles

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Red or green? Now you can buy both to satisfy your chile cravings. The red and green chile candles from the New Mexico Candle Company are made from real chile parts and are melded together with wax. The threeounce votives smell amazing without even having to be lit, but they do last upwards of 18 hours after the ﬁrst lighting.

Beeps The timeless idiom, “two peas 3500 CENTRAL SE in a pod,” signiﬁes the closest of 505.262.1900 relationships. This holiday season, why not take this time-worn cliche to the next level by giving your favorite couple this unique and useful gift for the home. Designer Kate Aspen’s Two Peas in a Pod Salt & Pepper Shakers are shaped like two peas and sit in a pod leaf that measures ﬁve inches long. The smiling two-inch-tall peas have a magnetic bottom, so they will stay put on your countertop or table.

he holiday season is at hand, friends. Before you know it, you’ll be setting your alarm clock and forcing yourself out of a turkey coma into the dangerous thralls of Black Friday madness. The only way to survive the biggest shopping day of the year is to mentally and physically prepare a list of items ahead of time to avoid being trampled by eager mothers anticipating the purchase of the next best toy for their tot. Local iQ’s always helpful ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE is here to help. This year’s list of 30 GIFTS UNDER $30 not only saves you a step in your gift-giving preparation, but it also pays heed to your possibly tight budget with chic and affordable items for everyone on your list. Enjoy! COMPILED + WRITTEN BY

Jessey Cherne SELECT PHOTOGRAPHY BY

Wes Naman + Joy Godfrey 14

$3 FIND IT AT:

The New Mexico Candle Company 7400 MONTGOMERY NE, STE. 20 505.891.2366

nmcandleco.com

Chile Pepper Light Wreath This chile pepper string of lights may not be edible, but the appearance is hot. And sure, they’re for Christmas, but they can also spice up the atmosphere all year long. The lights are sold in eight different colors, from the traditional solid red or green to a Mardi Gras rainbow.

$13 FIND IT AT:

The Christmas Shop 400 ROMERO NW 505.843.6744

christmasinoldtown.com

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$22 FIND IT AT:

San Pasquals 2113 CHURCH NW 505.243.6049

sanpasqualshomedecor.com

Stained Glass Angel Cross They say an image is worth a thousand words, and the image of the Virgin Mary is no exception. This stained glass angel cross portraying the Virgin Mary was created by artist Sharon Kurtz, who hand ﬁnishes each piece. The ornate cross has a bronze ﬁnish on the tips and vibrant red, yellow and blue coloring for the actual image.

2011 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Wolf Golf Club Cover How many times have you asked yourself, “What do you get the man who has everything?” He plays golf, but he already owns every club imaginable. And, trust us, a new set of tees will not thrill him the way they used to. What about this plush “lobo-themed” club cover by Phoenix ﬁrm Daphne’s. Not only will it protect his clubs from wear and tear, chances are, he’ll likely never mistake his head cover again. Available in a wide-variety of pet/wildlife themes.

$29 FIND IT AT:

Golf Etc. Tech Studio 5929 HOLLY NE, STE. C/D 505.797.4653

golfetcabq.com

Newspaper Gift Bags You have completed your holiday shopping. Now how do you present the gifts? Plain old wrapping paper and mass-produced gift bags are so last year. The handmade recycled newspaper gift bags from Nomades are what’s in this holiday season. Each bag is unique and tells a different story from a day in history, taken directly from a vintage newspaper.

$1.25 FIND IT AT:

Nomades 10700 CORRALES NW STE. C 505.922.4966

nomadesdesign.com

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Cuisine Perel Blood Orange Vinegar The cook in your life most likely already has all of the utensils, mixing bowls and measuring cups he or she will ever need. But unique ingredients like this blood orange vinegar will never spoil your fave gourmand’s spice for cookery. The 6.5-ounce bottle of Cuisine Perel Blood Orange Vinegar is fantastic for mixing a one-of-a-kind salad dressing, meat marinade or delectable dessert sauce. The bottle, with its elegant shape, will make a great ﬂower vase later on.

$8.95 FIND IT AT:

Now We’re Cooking 5901 WYOMING NE 505.857.9625

Box Appetit Lunch Kit How many times have you put your homemade lunch in a paper bag, only to have it spill across the seat of your car? Established Nob Hill boutique, Hey Jhonny, offers a great solution with this tidy lunch kit, imported from London design ﬁrm Black+Blum. The carrier includes built-in dividers (one large and two smaller sides), as well as a clip-on sauce container and plastic silverware, all in a single, tidy package.

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$27.50 FIND IT AT:

Hey Jhonny 3418 CENTRAL SE 505.256.9244

heyjhonny.com black-blum.com

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2011 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

$11/$20

Al-be-kur-ke Coffee Mugs

FOR TWO

The single most question locals are asked by out-of-state relatives? “How do you spell Albuquerque?” Thanks to Nob Hill retail landmark, The A Store, this oft-repeated query is much easier to answer vis-a-vis these sturdy, minimalist coffee mugs that will (hopefully) resolve the ofﬁcial spelling of our beloved Duke City.

FIND IT AT:

The A Store 3500 CENTRAL SE 505.266.2222

theastore.com

Camisole by M. Rena

$22.99 FIND IT AT:

Cherry Blossom CORONADO MALL

cherryblossom abq.com

Black Flower Mini-Handbag The instant chic factor of the little black bag adds an air of sophistication to any outﬁt, in any season. At Cherry Blossom, it comes in the form of the Black Flower MiniHandbag, which is a great day-to-night transitional piece. The front of the bag features a ﬂower with dimensional petals, and it comes with two interchangeable straps, one for length and the other to make the bag a clutch.

Are you constantly searching for just the right camisole to go under your nearly toolow-cut blouse? This one-size-ﬁts-all camisole by M. Rena — available locally at Tres Boutique in Nob Hill — is the staple your wardrobe has been missing. The straps are ultra thin, with just a hint of lace, and the color opportunities range from black and brown to white, gray and navy.

$22 FIND IT AT:

Très Boutique 3021 CENTRAL NE 505.255.8737

tresboutique.com

$25

Men’s Fingerless Gloves

UNM Lobos Tee

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Men’s winter fashion often gets forgotten in the midst of the glorious coats, scarves, hats and gloves for women. Enter Toad Road’s ﬁngerless gloves for men. They come in black, brown, charcoal gray and more, and there are multiple ways to wear this manly fashion statement — you can transform these gloves into mittens, for example, by unbuttoning the front of the glove.

“Everyone’s a Lobo! Woof! Woof! Woof!” Share your Lobo Pride by sporting the ofﬁcial mascot of the University of New Mexico (in the original turquoise color). This shortsleeved T-shirt made out of preshrunk 100 percent cotton is a great gift for the future, current or former University of New Mexico student. Miss another game without being true to your school? We think not.

Toad Road 3503 CENTRAL NE, STE. C 505.255.4212

Spiny Oyster Heart Charm The spondylus, or spiny oyster, is highly sought after by collectors all over the world. The stones made by this sea creature range in color from a deep purple to a light orange. The Spiny Oyster Heart Charm from Gertrude Zachary emanates a vibrant orange color with swirls of white running through the stone, all in a silver casing. The charm can be worn on a necklace chain or bracelet.

$25 FIND IT AT:

Gertrude Zachary Jewelry & Antiques

$15.95

3300 CENTRAL SE 505.766.4700

New Mexico Look

FIND IT AT:

6611 MENAUL NE 505.880.8880

gertrudezachary.com

nmlook.com

Shaped Glycerin Soap Getting children to wash their hands frequently is not always an easy feat without a little bribery. Thanks to IV the Bath, parents’ jobs just got a little easier with glycerin soap with a shape inside (the killer whale is very popular). Once the soap is used up, a child can reach the toy ﬁgurine inside. Great for adding a little fun to the daily routine.

$7.50 FIND IT AT:

IV the Bath 328 SAN FELIPE NW 505.842.5449

$12.95 FIND IT AT:

Plaza Indian Trading Post 2004 SOUTH PLAZA NW 505.242.4661

Little Brown Purse with Flowers Girls of all ages will be charmed by this quaint brown leather mini purse, adorned with colorful ﬂowers on its front ﬂap. Just big enough to hold their lip gloss, czredit cards and makeup essentials, this is the perfect bag for the girl on the go. The accompanying leather strap is just long enough to dangle from their shoulder with ease, offering accessibility to quickly reach for their belongings.

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Robot Lilliput For decades, toy collectors and kids of all ages have ﬂocked to vintage toy stores in search of originals and replicas of the famed Robot Lilliput. Originally created in Japan in the late 1930s, the minimalist design of this nine-inch metal robot has spanned generations to become a classic with both collectors and wideeyed kiddos across the globe. Every household should have one.

$24.99 FIND IT AT:

Old Town Toys 328 SAN FELIPE NW 505.924.1166

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2011 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

$18.89 FIND IT AT:

University of New Mexico Bookstore 2301 CENTRAL NE 505.277.5451

bookstore.unm. edu

Fingerless Gloves with Lace Beads

Smash Journal

There’s no need to forsake fashion for warmth anymore, not with the addition of steel gray, ﬁngerless gloves sparkling with ultra feminine lace, sequins and pearls. These gloves can be worn with just about anything, and make for a great accent piece that can spruce up your otherwise drab peacoat or sweater this winter.

“Live it up, glue it down and smash it in” is the the motto of the Smash Journal. The Smash Journal is perfect for the constant collector and sentimentalist who does not have time to start a full scrapbook. Want to hold onto ticket stubs, magazine clips, notes, doodles, recipes, pictures or favorite quotes? Glue it down, smash it in. The Smash Journal comes with a two-sided pen/glue stick, a folder and pages with varied styles.

2011 University of New Mexico Holiday Ornament Deck the halls with boughs of holly — and decorate your Christmas tree with the University of New Mexico’s fourth annual collectible holiday ornament, which features a red and silver framed print of a painting by artist Jana Fothergill. Whether a current student, alum or just proud supporter of UNM, this deserves a place on your tree.

$12 FIND IT AT:

Maurices CORONADO MALL

maurices.com

$14.75 FIND IT AT:

Scraps Galore 7600 JEFFERSON NE, STE. 8 505.858.1080

scrapsgalore.com

$26 FIND IT AT:

Izzy Martin Menswear 3019 CENTRAL NE 505.232.9223

izzymartin.net

Soludos Men’s Shoes Looking like you just went on vacation has a lot to do with the items that you bring back from your excursions. Soludos men’s shoes are designed to harness the Mediterranean feel of the espadrille while encompassing style and comfort. The style — Black and White Sevtilla, with its unique bold triangle pattern — has that far-from-New Mexico look that will make you stand out.

Cigar Box

Ukulele

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Native ‘Chatter’ Innovative modern classical program features four Native American composers in unique event BY JESSICA DEPIES

hen you think of Native American music, there’s a pretty small chance that modern classical music comes to mind. However, thanks to the Albuquerque chamber ensemble Chatter and some collaborating composers, these genres are creating a stronger bond. Chatter is presented by Ensemble Music New Mexico, the same organization that presents music programs such as Church of Beethoven and Club Beethoven — both of which provide opportunities for the Albuquerque community to forge a deeper appreciation of live classical music and spoken word performance. However, while all three programs have grown from the same root, the directions they’ve taken are each unique. Chatter’s goal, as its mission statement says, is “to promote the performance of and appreciation for contemporary music,” and since 2003, it has been doing just that. With opportunities for local professional musicians, youth involved in music programs and various nonproﬁts involved in the arts, the program has helped to create a rich musical environment for Albuquerque citizens. Chatter’s focus on contemporary chamber music especially will show itself in the upcoming New Work — Old Traditions show, as contemporary classical music forms and native traditions come together for an unparalleled type of music. Raven Chacon, a Native American composer whose newest piece will premier at Chatter’s Nov. 18 show, represents this new blend of contemporary and native work to a tee. In a recent Local iQ interview, Chacon talked about his current endeavors, from being part of the artist collective “post-commodity,” to working as a “solo performer of noise music,” to composing pieces such as his recent quintet for Chatter. While Chacon has been described as an educator of “New Native Art,” he says that he wouldn’t use that term, instead simply advocating for a “new array” of Native American musicians. Additionally, Chacon creates his own instruments, and, each summer, he teaches for the Native American Composer Apprenticeship Project in Arizona, a program that teaches young Native Americans to compose classical music. There, Chacon taught

Celeste Lansing, a high school PREVIEW student who went to the project one summer a couple of years New Work — back and “kept coming back to it.” Old Traditions In a conversation with Local iQ, she expressed her love of learning PUSHING THE about “everything that goes into BOUNDARIES OF CLASSICAL MUSIC a piece,” and although she’s only been involved in performing and 7:30p, Fri., Nov. 18 composing for two years, her ability The Kosmos 1715 5th NW, 505.977.9643 to compose has already gained her recognition. $20, $9 under 30 chatterchamber.org A piece Lansing composed at the Apprenticeship Project called “Pink Thunder” will be performed at the upcoming Chatter show, and both composers’ music will be performed at New Work — Old Traditions. Additionally, Chacon and Lansing’s efforts with the Native American Apprenticeship Project have gained the program recognition from the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program, which will include a ceremony at the White House with First Lady Michelle Obama. The upcoming Chatter performance will include both Chacon’s and Lansing’s work, as well as music from Louis W. Ballard, who has been called “the father of Native American classical music composition” throughout his career. Also featured will be music from Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, who has been heralded by the Washington Post for his “ability to effectively infuse classical music with American Indian nationalism.” These composers, representing different tribes and backgrounds, are all adding to creative innovations in classical and Native music, mixing Native themes with classical instruments and styles. By bringing their music to Albuquerque’s ever expanding musical scene through Chatter, a genre that was once atypical for Native Americans is quickly becoming a new frontier.

PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

Raven Chacon, who teaches young Native Americans how to compose classical music, will be one of the contemporary composers taking part in New Work — Old Traditions, a show at The Kosmos in Albuquerque on Nov. 18. Put on by the chamber ensemble Chatter, the show will feature work from four Native American composers.

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LIV E M USIC FRI 11 Annapurna World Vegetarian Cafe DeBosa BOSSA NOVA 7-9p, FREE Blackbird Buvette Planet Rock Funky Dance Party 10p, FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge Calling Morocco and Wasteland Inkorporated 8:30p-2a, FREE Cooperage Rudy Boy Experiment ROCK/BLUES 8:30p, $7.50

Cowgirl BBQ Robby Overfield SINGER/SONGWRITER 8p, $5

Efﬁngbar & Grill Two Turntables & A Microphone by DJ Jarra 9p, FREE GiG Eileen Meyer SINGER/SONGWRITER 7:30p, $15

Launchpad Captain Lionel Gearpunk’s Steam Powered Ball featuring the Ladies’ Society of Grenadiers (members of Ya Ya Boom & The Gracchi, Small Game, DJ Caterwaul, Burlesque performances by September Smith, and Godiva Bleu.

Legendary country and western singer-songwriter Don Williams will perform at Santa Fe’s Lensic Performing Arts Center on Tue., Nov. 15. Show at 7:30p. Tickets ($35/$45/$65) are available at ticketssantafe.org or at the Lensic box ofﬁce (505.988.1234).

9p, $5

Lotus Nightclub & VIP Ultralounge DJ XES EDM/HOUSE/TOP 40/DANCE 10p, FREE for 21+, $10 for 18+

Low Spirits Grave of Nobody’s Darling, A Very Special Lie, St. Petersburg, The Great Depression 9p, $5 Marcello’s Chophouse Karl Richardson Duo 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Mine Shaft Tavern Open Mic Night hosted by Shelly 8p-12a, FREE

Molly’s Gene Corbin 1:30-5p, FREE Shindig 505 5:30-9:30p, FREE Mykonos Café & Tavern Sid Fendley Duo 6:30p, FREE Outpost Performance Space Hillary Smith & hONEyhoUSe R&B/

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Apple Mountain Music Fiona J. Mackenzie Gaelic Song Workshop 2p, $30 Blackbird Buvette Red Light Cameras with Lousy Robot and St. Petersburg 10p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge Double CD Release Party with The Kingdom (CD Release), Call It Art (CD Release), and Bodies of Evidence 8:30p-2a, FREE Cooperage En-Joy CUBAN/SALSA 9:30p, $7 Cowgirl BBQ Bluegrass Jam Hosted by Cathy Faber 1-4p, FREE Hymn For Her 8p, $5 Efﬁngbar & Grill Karaoke with Kan-U-Karaoke 9p,

GOSPEL/EARTHY BLUES/FOLK 7:30p,

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$15-$20

El Rey The United States Air Force Academy Band Academy Winds 7:15p,

Sandia Resort & Casino Action Lounge Fat City 9:30p-1:30a, FREE Sandia Resort & Casino Bien Shur Entertainment Tijerina 9p-1a, FREE Scalo II Bar Amy Faithe Band JAZZ/R&B 8:30p, FREE

Sol Santa Fe Hidden Whale & Friends with Jim Goulden and Angela Gabriel 7:30p, $5

St. Clair Winery & Bistro The Peacemakers 6:30-9:30p, FREE

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Launchpad Burlesque Noir presents Martini Time! Starring Colorado’s High Flying Tease, Peggy Tulane & Honey Touche with Burlesque Noir’s Holly Rebelle and more. 9p, $10 Lotus Nightclub & VIP Ultralounge DJs J-Roc & Justin George HIP HOP/ DANCE 10p, FREE 21+, $10 for 18+

Low Spirits Reviva Revival, Da Bruddah Project, and Totem 9p, $5 Marcello’s Chophouse Tony Rodriguez Duo 6:30-9:30p,

The Cathedral of St. John New York Polyphony A CAPPELLA/

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RENAISSANCE 7p, $5-$20

FOLK 8p-12a, $5

Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge Busy McCarroll and The Ambassadors of Pleasure HIPSTER SPY 8:30-

Molly’s Leap of Faith 1:30-5p, FREE Dangerous Curvz 5:30-9:30p, FREE Mykonos Café & Tavern Sid Fendley Trio 6:30p, FREE Old San Ysidro Church Jon Nakamatsu PIANO 7:30-9:30p,

11:30p, FREE

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro Jackie Zamora Latin Jazz band 9:30p-12:30a, FREE

Mine Shaft Tavern The Bus Tapes FUNKY/R&B/HAPPY

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Sandia Resort & Casino Action Lounge Fat City 9:30p-1:30a, FREE Sandia Resort & Casino Bien Shur Entertainment Tijerina 9p-1a, FREE Santa Ana Star Casino Cheenah Lounge Juntos Unidos SPANISH CUMBIA/RANCHERIA/COUNTRY 9p-1a, FREE

Scalo II Bar Felix y Los Gatos BLUES/CAJUN 8:30p, FREE

Sol Santa Fe Ximena Sariñana 7:30p, $12 St. Clair Winery & Bistro Claudio Tolousse Quartet 6:309:30p, FREE

Warehouse 21 (Santa Fe) Anthony Leon & The Chain COUNTRY/ROCK/AMERICANA 2p, FREE

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro Gregg Daigle Band 9:30p-12:30a, FREE

SUN 13 Albuquerque Chamber Soloists Jon Nakamatsu PIANO 3-5p, $12$15

Blackbird Buvette Camino Del Soul with Mello and Tahnee 7p, FREE Church of Beethoven Mozart and Feldman - Meditative and Challenging VIOLIN/CELLO 10:30a, $9

Cooperage NM Jazz Big Band 7p, FREE Cowgirl BBQ Open Range 40S/SWING/WESTERN 12-3p, FREE

Qorichaska WORLD/GROOVE/FOLK/ JAZZ 8p, FREE

Holy Cross Episcopal Church Music for the Soul WOODWIND 2:30-4p, FREE

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Il Vicino Canteen Brewery Squash Blossom Boys BLUEGRASS/ FOLK 3-6p, FREE

Immanuel Presbyterian Church Sunday Afternoon Chamber Music Concert 2:30p, FREE Low Spirits Horse Opera COUNTRY 8p, FREE O’Niell’s Pub (Nob Hill) Big Sad Guy SAD CORE/AMERICANA

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Cowgirl BBQ Rob-A-Lou ROCKABILLY 8p, FREE Efﬁngbar & Grill Karaoke with Kan-U-Karaoke 9p, FREE

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Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 9p, FREE Santa Fe Center for Spiritual LIving The Endearing George Shearing featuring Bert Dalton, Dave Brady, Michael Anthony, Michael Glynn, and Cal Haines JAZZ 4-5:30p, $20 St. Clair Winery & Bistro Soul Sanctuary 6-9p, FREE Keller Hall - UNM Center for the Arts The Enchantment Brass Inaugural Concert 2p, FREE Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro Sonny Rivera 11a-2p, FREE

MON 14 Blackbird Buvette Blackbird Karaoke with DJ Kammo 9p, FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge Children of Nova and Silent Crush 8:30p-2a, FREE

Cherry Hills Library Fiona J. Mackenzie GAELIC 6p, FREE

Cowgirl BBQ Cowgirl Karaoke hosted by Michele Leidig 9p, FREE Launchpad Diverje, Cranial Smash Device, Tripping Dogs, DJ Nihil, Alchemical Burn 9p, $4 Loma Colorado Main Library Rudy Jaramillo 6:30-7:45p, FREE Albuquerque Main Library Fiona J. Mackenzie GAELIC 2p, FREE

Kiva Auditorium Benefit Concert with Los Lobos 6:30p, $30

Launchpad Baretta May, Call It Art, Good As Dead, Justin Hood, Video Games 9p, $7

Lotus Nightclub & VIP Ultralounge Night Lights featuring special guest DJ’s AI and J-Roc HIP HOP/ DANCE 10p, FREE for 21+, $10 for

Mexican singer and actress Ximena Sariñana made a name for herself in musical circles three years ago with her record Mediocre. Sariñana will perform her ﬁrst show in New Mexico, at Sol at Santa Fe Brewery, at 7:30p, Sat., Nov. 12. Tickets are $12 at ticketsantafe.org.

Marcello’s Chophouse Open Piano Night 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro Rudy Boy Duo 9:30p-12:30a, FREE

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Blackbird Buvette Geeks Who Drink 7p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge Tiki Tuesdays featuring Jamie Kent and the Options and Ft. Wilson Riot 8:30p-2a, FREE Cowgirl BBQ Eryn Bent SOFT ROCK/COUNTRY/FOLK 8p, FREE

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Blackbird Buvette Dylan Ward ROCK/ALTERNATIVE/ COUNTRY/INDIE 7p, FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge Vinyl and Verses - Underground Hip Hop featuring UHF B-Boy Crew 8:30p-2a, FREE Cowgirl BBQ Brent Berry and Josh Martin AFROCOASTAL/AMERICANA 8p, FREE

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Scalo II Bar Cali Shaw Acoustic Showcase featuring Robert Hoffman 8:30p, FREE

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Mykonos Café & Tavern Sid Fendley 6:30p, FREE Outpost Performance Space John Jorgenson Quintet JAZZ 7:30p, $20-$25

Sandia Resort & Casino Action Lounge DJ Cut & Huggy the Entertainer 8p-12a, FREE

Sandia Resort & Casino Bien Shur Entertainment Salsa Thursdays 8p-12a, FREE Scalo II Bar Chris Dracup ACOUSTIC BLUES 8P, FREE

St. Clair Winery & Bistro The Bobacats Trio 6-9p, FREE Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro Jod Daddy & Hoodoo Jeff’s Swamp Kings 9:30p-12:30a, FREE

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Blackbird Buvette The MashUp Test with Kent 10p, FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge Hymn For Her 8:30p-2a, FREE Cooperage Soul Kitchen ROCK/BLUES 8:30p, $5 Cowgirl BBQ Rhythm & 53rd ROOTS/REGGAE/ROCK 8p, $5

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smart MUSIC Immortal Technique WITH DA CIRCLE AND DJ GI JOE

8p, Thu., Nov. 17 Sunshine Theater 120 Central SW, ABQ, NM, 87102 $18

Tickets: holdmyticket. com myspace.com/ immortaltechnique sunshinetheaterlive.com

ip hop has always existed as a form of political expression, whether intentionally or not. Immortal Technique, aka Felipe Coronel, follows in the tradition of the great hip hop politicians, using his growing stature in the industry as a platform to condemn the corporate oligarchy while championing the people. The ferocious lyrical style of the Peruvian-born, Harlem-raised Coronel is somewhat reminiscent of ‘90s era Ruff Ryders or Busta Rhymes, but his musical stylings lend themselves more easily to Buju Banton or even the Fugees. Immortal Technique has made the unbalanced nature of the music industry one of the focal points of his lyrics, exhibited by self-producing and publishing his ﬁrst two albums, Revolutionary Vol. I & II, before signing to Viper Records in 2005. The year 2008 saw the release of The 3rd World, while in 2011 Immortal Technique released The Martyr, a collection of early tapes and recordings. This will be a hard-hitting show, and a good reminder of the right to speak out. There couldn’t be a better time than now for an angry, politically-active rapper. —Charlie Crago

or aﬁcionados of the unique style of music known as “gypsy jazz,” no introduction to John Jorgenson is needed. But for other music lovers, he might be one of the most talented musicians you’ve never heard of. Jorgenson is a celebrated instrumentalist and pioneer of the American gypsy jazz movement, with his extensive musical abilities ranging from guitar, clarinet, mandolin, piano, upright bass, bassoon and saxophone to vocals. Jorgenson has won many awards for his talents, including three “Guitarist of the Year” awards from The Academy of Country Music and a Grammy for his contribution to the Brad Paisley song “Cluster Puck.” The remaining members of The John Jorgenson Quartet, who will play in the show at the Outpost, are Jason Anick, violin; Doug Martin, guitar; Simon Planting, bass and Rick Reed, drums. Together the quartet creates a remarkable and original sound that combines traditional jazz with a sense of soulful swing, likely to send audience members rushing to their nearest guitar store to buy a new set of strings to practice their skills. — Jessey Cherne

The John Jorgenson Quartet 7:30p, Thu., Nov. 17 Outpost Performance Space 210 Yale SE, 505.268.0044 $25 mem./$20 stu. johnjorgenson.com outpostspace.org

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NHCC Bank of America Theatre Kiran Ahluwalia PUNJABI FOLK/ GHAZALS/PORTUGUESE FADO/CELTIC FIDDLE 8p, $20-$25

Sandia Resort & Casino Action Lounge Groove City 9:30p-1:30a, FREE Sandia Resort & Casino Bien Shur Entertainment Kari Simmons Group 9p-1a, FREE Santa Ana Star Casino Cheenah Lounge DJ Dance Night 9p-1a, FREE Scalo II Bar Alpha Cats JAZZ/SWING 8:30p, FREE St. Clair Winery & Bistro Combo Special with Joani 6:309:30p, FREE

The Cube Restaurant Erik E. Knudson FOLK/BLUES/ACOUSTIC 6:45-9:15p, FREE

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro Sugar On Top 9:30p-12:30a, FREE

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Blackbird Buvette Magic Saturday with DJ Magic Pants 10p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge Doctor Bones 8:30p-2a, FREE Cooperage Son Como Son SALSA 9:30p, $7 Cosmos Tapas Saudade BOSSA NOVA/TANGO/CHORO 7-9:30p, FREE

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Cowgirl BBQ The Railyard Reunion Bluegrass Band BLUEGRASS 2-5p, FREE Broomdust Caravan BLUES/HONKY TONK/COUNTRY 8p, $5

Efﬁngbar & Grill Karaoke with Kan-U-Karaoke 9p, FREE

Launchpad The Big Spank, Con Razon, Eleven Eleven, Nine Volt Oyster, and a 21+ aftershow with Mala Mana 9p, FREE

Lotus Nightclub & VIP Ultralounge DJ’s J-Roc & Justin George HIP HOP/DANCE 10p, FREE for 21+, $10

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Low Spirits Rodney Branigan, Danny Trujillo, Cali Shaw, Del Puckett 9p, $7 Marcello’s Chophouse Tony Rodriguez Duo 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Molly’s Paradox 1:30-5p, FREE Rock Bottom 5:30-9:30p, FREE Mykonos Café & Tavern Karl Richardson & Kompany 6:30p, FREE

Outpost Performance Space Rahim AlHaj (solo) with Souhail Kaspar CLASSICAL 7:30p, $20-$25 Sandia Resort & Casino Action Lounge Groove City 9:30p-1:30a, FREE

Sandia Resort & Casino Bien Shur Entertainment Kari Simmons Group 9p-1a, FREE Santa Ana Star Casino Cheenah Lounge Rapid Fire TOP 40 VARIETY 9p-1a, FREE

Scalo II Bar Charlie Christian Project JAZZ 8:30p, FREE

St. Clair Winery & Bistro Entourage JAZZ 6:30-9:30p, FREE Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro Chris Dracup Band 9:30p-12:30a, FREE

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Blackbird Buvette La Misa with DJ Speed HIP HOP/ LATIN/GROOVE 6p, FREE

Church of Beethoven Viva Viola CLASSICAL 10:30a, $9 Cowgirl BBQ Cowgirl Brunch with Zenobia 123p, FREE

The Bus Tapes FUNK/R&B 8p, FREE Hotel Andaluz Sunday Jazz Brunch with Jazz Brasileiro 11a-2p, FREE Il Vicino Canteen Brewery Wildewood FOLK/AMERICANA 3-6p, FREE

Las Placitas Presbyterian Church Willy Sucre and Friends play Piano Quintets featuring Guillermo Figueroa and Ivonne Figueroa CLASSICAL 6p, $20

Launchpad Every Avenue, Go Radio 7:30p, $12

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LI V E M USIC O’Niell’s Pub Adobe Brothers BLUEGRASS 4-7p, FREE Geeks Who Drink Trivia 9p, FREE Sol Santa Fe Polica 7:30p, $9 St. Clair Winery & Bistro Matt Miller 6-9p, FREE Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro Dan Dowling 11a-2p, FREE

MON 21 Blackbird Buvette Blackbird Karaoke with DJ Kammo 9p, FREE

Cowgirl BBQ Cowgirl Karaoke hosted by Michele Leidig 9p, FREE Marcello’s Chophouse Open Piano Night 6:30-9:30p, FREE

TUE 22 Blackbird Buvette Geeks Who Drink 7p, FREE Low Life with DJ Caterwaul 9p, FREE Cowgirl BBQ Carter Sampson FOLK 8p, FREE Launchpad The Bled Farewell Tour, Decoder, Epiphany, and The Portrait 7:30p, $10 Molly’s Sally Townes 5:30-9:30p, FREE Sandia Resort & Casino - Action Lounge Karaoke with DJ Cut & Huggy the Entertainer 8p-12a, FREE

Scalo II Bar Entourage Jazz 8:30p, FREE Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro Tijerina Acoustic Duo 8-11p, FREE

WED 23 Blackbird Buvette Body Language 9p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge Vinyl and Verses - Underground Hip Hop featuring UHF B-Boy Crew 8:30p2a, FREE

Cowgirl BBQ Soul Foundation SALSA/LATIN/JAZZ/ CUMBIA/ROCK/SOUL/R&B/FUNK 8p, FREE

Efﬁngbar & Grill 2nd Annual Effing Turkey Bash with DJ Amos 9p, FREE Launchpad Cultura Fuerte 9p, FREE Marcello’s Chophouse Larry Friedman 6:30-9:30p, FREE Molly’s Bella Luna 5:30-9:30p, FREE O’Niell’s Pub Geeks Who Drink Trivia 9p, FREE Sandia Resort & Casino - Action Lounge DJ Cut & Huggy the Entertainer 8p-12a, FREE

Scalo II Bar Cali Shaw Acoustic Showcase featuring Marsh 8:30p, FREE St. Clair Winery & Bistro Sally Townes 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Fishbone brings its unique blend of funky ska, punk and rock to El Rey Theater at 7:30p, Fri., Nov. 18. Tickets are $20 in advance (elreytheater.com) or $25 at the door.

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Mainly Nitrogen A one-person show of new work by Elen Feinberg. 10-4p, Thu.-Sat., FREE EXHIBIT/208 208 BROADWAY SE, 505.450.6884

artoon@swcp.com The Kings of Salsa is a traveling tour of Cuban dancers and musicians that adds a contemporary twist to the rich performance heritage of the island nation. “I feel we represent a distillation and celebration of the best of Afro-Cuban music, presented with zest and love,” said the troupe’s choreographer Roclan Gonzalez. The Kings of Salsa will perform at Popejoy Hall on Nov. 13 at 3p.

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Visas for Freedom A series of photographs and documents that honor the memory of Spanish diplomats who were able to preserve the lives of many Jews in WWII. 9a-5p, Mon.-Fri.; 9a-12p, Sun., FREE

The Kings of Salsa bring intoxicating Cuban rhythms and dances to Popejoy Hall BY BILL NEVINS uban choreographer Roclan Gonzalez Chavez, speaking by phone with Local iQ, gladly described what audience members will experience when The Kings of Salsa perform their matinee live music and dance show at Popejoy Hall: “People will get a visit to Cuba without having to buy plane tickets or experience any difﬁculties with passports and immigration authorities!” The Kings of Salsa, a newly created international touring show, pays homage to the rich heritage of Cuban performers and dance styles with a cool, contemporary modern twist, showing young Cuba today. Gonzalez Chavez, the show’s creator and chief choreographer, blends salsa, mambo, rumba, reggae and cha cha into an electrifying mix of musical pieces, performers and choreographic styles. As Popejoy Hall director Terry Davis told Local iQ, “This will be like a visit to the famous El Malecón Habanero, the avenue that runs beside the seawall along the north shore of Havana, from Habana Vieja to the Almendares River, along which Cuban musicians of all styles and varieties gather and offer free performances at all hours for tourists and Cubans alike. It’s truly intoxicating.”

THROUGH DEC. 31: EXHIBITION

Asked if his show is influenced by hip hop, as has been claimed by some enthusiastic reviewers, Gonzalez Chavez laughs and offers a correction: “There is a strong African influence in our performance, and the heavily rhythmic nature of that music may suggest some hip hop to some listeners, but actually I, and most of our dancers, were trained in the Cuban classical traditions — as much as I do like to listen to hip hop! Our music and dancing are inspired by the roots of the Kings of Cuban music, and I feel we represent a distillation and celebration of the best of Afro-Cuban music, presented with zest and love.” The Kings of Salsa features the island’s best young dancers who PREVIEW perform to the music of Cuba Ashire, a nine-piece live band that mixes high-flying brass arrangements with sizzling Latin and African Kings of rhythms. Salsa Reviewing the Kings of Salsa performance in the Oct. 18 New York Times, Brian Seibert wrote, “A band that sounded larger than its eight 3p, Sun., Nov. 13 pieces played in front of paintings of old Chevys and Che Guevara. The Popejoy Hall UNM campus, eight dancers were good-looking and versatile, proficient in the quick 505.925.5858 footwork and partnering of salsa but also trained more widely. Some of $44/$34/$24 the men tossed off ballet-based stunts that in their elevation and snap Tickets: unmtickets. reminded you why the world’s ballet troupes often seek out Cuban com male dancers. And the show was a tight construction, one number thekingsofsalsa.com flowing smoothly into the next, and arranged to facilitate an abundance of costume changes. “The men won applause with ballet tricks and bare, rippling torsos; the women by shaking their backsides. An all-male number in the cool, Fosse-derived mode of a Michael Jackson video was better, homing in on the swiveling of a single foot and closely calibrated pelvic thrusts.” Given the difficulties faced by Cuban musicians — even such renowned young masters as The Kings of Salsa — in gaining entry to tour the U.S., this is a rare and not-to-be-missed experience.

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PETE V. DOMENICI EDUCATION CENTER AT NHCC 1701 4TH NW, 505.724.4771

nhccnm.org LECTURE/DEMO

Inside That Shiny Metal Box: The Beginnings of Minimalism in Art Laura Steward will examine major works by the central figures of the “minimalist” movement. Skeptics welcome. 2-4p, $10 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1200 OLD PECOS TRAIL, 505.982.9374

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Margarita and a Movie featuring TOMBSTONE This ultimate movie experience begins with a margarita cocktail hour, where guests can explore the museum and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, and is followed by a special feature film on the DynaTheater’s 5-story giant screen. 6p, $25 LOCKHEED MARTIN DYNATHEATER AT THE NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & SCIENCE 1801 MOUNTAIN NW, 505.841.2800

nmnaturalhistory.org THROUGH NOV. 26: EXHIBITION

Inside/Out: Gravure by Diane Alire Alire’s elegant and subtly hued gravure prints deal with gender issues, sexual orientation and identity. This new body of work features house entrances, storefronts and street scenes overlaid with pop icons and other unexpected details. 10a-6p, Sun.; 10a-4p, Tues., FREE NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP 3812 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.8952

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Mid-Century Houses of Robert Garland and David Hilles These two architects designed what are perhaps the only buildings encountered in El Paso, Texas that manage to look thrilling as architecture while simultaneously looking completely at home. 9a-

Sinners & Saints: 15th-19th Century Paintings A visual feast of religious painting from the 15th-century Renaissance through the 19th-century neoclassical period in Europe and the New World. Drawn entirely from the museum’s collections.

Works by Kim Bass This exhibition of mixed-media works by Kim Bass is comprised of works on paper and fabric, employing a variety of media.

5p, FREE

10a-4p, Tue.-Fri.; 1-4p, Sat.-Sun., FREE

THE RAINOSEK GALLERY UNM SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING BUILDING, 505.264.3528

THROUGH NOV. 30: EXHIBITION

Tapestry Plus The Tapestry Group group includes new and experienced tapestry weavers, encouraged to try new techniques, improve their skills and enter juried competitions. 9a5p, FREE FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH 3701 CARLISLE NE, 505.884.1801

THROUGH DEC. 2: EXHIBITION

Modernism for the Borderland William Palmore curates an exhibition of the mid-century houses of Robert Garland and David Hilles. FREE RAINOSEK GALLERY UNM SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING, 505.264.3528

noreen18@unm.edu THROUGH NOV. 23: EXHIBITION

William Betts - Terminal Terminal is an exhibition of new paintings by Houston-based painter William Betts. 11a-4p, Tue.Sat., FREE RICHARD LEVY GALLERY 514 CENTRAL SW, 505.766.9888

10a-8p, Mon.-Thu.; 10a-5p, Fri. & Sat., FREE LOMA COLORADO MAIN LIBRARY AUDITORIUM 755 LOMA COLORADO NE, 505.891.5013 EXT 3033

THROUGH NOV. 30 RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

UNM ART MUSEUM UNM MAIN CAMPUS, 505.277.4001

Women of Contrast Paula Blasher’s photos of Asia, the Middle East and Cuba. 5-8p, FREE

unm.edu/-artmuse THROUGH DEC. 18: EXHIBITION

An Inquisitive Eye, Seeing Into Prints This show provides visitors a chance to view significant prints and printed books from the museum’s permanent collection, which spans the history of printmaking from 1493 to the present. Highlights include works by such artists as Andy Warhol, Donald Judd and William Kentridge.

CENTRAL PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY 314 ADAMS SE, 505.463.9367

stevedonahuesdarkroom.com The oil-on-linen piece “Voices 4” is one of several works on display in the Elen Feinberg exhibit Mostly Nitrogen, showing at EXHIBIT/208 through Dec. 3. Feinberg’s one-woman show explores concepts of minimalism and atmosphere. EXHIBIT/208 is at 208 Broadway SE. Hours are 10a-4p, Thu.-Sat., and by appointment, 505.450.6884, exhibit208.com.

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THROUGH NOV. 12 PERFORMANCE

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El Museo featuring Teo Morco National Institute of Flamenco presents Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company and the UNM Symphony Orchestra in El Museo featuring Teo Morco. 7p,

THROUGH DEC. 18: EXHIBITION

Thu.; 8p, Fri.; 8p, Sat., $20-$40

10a-4p, Tue.-Fri.; 1-4p, Sat.-Sun., FREE UNM ART MUSEUM UNM MAIN CAMPUS, 505.277.4001

Re-Imagining American Identities This photography show seeks to provoke discussion about how we individually and collectively define ourselves as Americans. Drawn from the Museum’s extensive collection of photographs, these portraits brings us face to face with the diversity of American life.

NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 4TH NW, 505.724.4771

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Vanities Written by Jack Heifner and directed by Robin Lane, Vanities has had a long history on stage and TV, opening off Broadway in 1976. 8p,

levygallery.com

10a-4p, Tue.-Fri.; 1-4p, Sat.-Sun., FREE

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UNM ART MUSEUM UNM MAIN CAMPUS, 505.277.4001

ADOBE THEATRE 9813 4TH SW, 505.989.9222

unm.edu/-artmuse

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The Albuquerque Rail Yards Exhibit This unique exhibit features images that capture the empty Albuquerque Rail Yard, little changed since it was built in 1916. 6-8p,

Michael Berman, David Taylor, and Connie Samaras Each of the three photographers in this exhibition presents us with a desert landscape simultaneously of the present, reflecting the past and hinting at the future. 10a-5p,

Element Decanter Series: Ice, Earth, Fire, and Wind Introducing Xavier Zamarripa’s Element Decanter Series: Ice, Earth, Fire and Wind. Showing at the 1629 Club. By appointment only. FREE CASA RODENA WINERY 733 CHAVEZ NW, 505.550.7220

josh@joshuafrancoart.com THROUGH NOV. 25: EXHIBITION

This is This: Largely Small Paintings Michael Hudock’s first paintings were backgrounds for his photographs. In This is This, Hudock layers paint onto pages from dictionaries, old maps, photographs, digital prints, and bits of trash then scratches away at the pant to reveal what lies beneath. Mon-Fri. 2-5:30p, FREE INPOST ARTSPACE AT THE OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE 210 YALE SE, 505.268.0044

outpostspace.org THROUGH NOV. 26: EXHIBITION

Autumn Gold, New Mexico: Paintings of the Season, 1920-1970 The luminous golden tones of New Mexico’s fall palette has inspired this exceptional collection of seasonal paintings by historic artists, including Jozef Bakos, Gustave Bauman, Emil Bisttram and Fremont Ellis among others. 9:30a-5:30p, Mon.-Sat, FREE

Thu., FREE THE KIMO THEATRE ART GALLERY 423 CENTRAL NW, 505.891.5101

abqrailyards.blogspot.com THROUGH JAN. 6: EXHIBITION

Young Brides, Old Shirts: Macedonian Embroidered Dress Focusing on the rich textile tradition of this small country, the groundbreaking exhibition will show 27 mannequins dressed in multiple layers, including jewelry and single garments. 10a-5p, Tue.Sun., $9-$20

Fri. & Sat.; 2p, Sun., $15

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scacontemporary.com THROUGH NOV. 20 PERFORMANCE

ZANE BENNETT CONTEMPORARY ART 435 S. GUADALUPE, 505.982.8111

ARCHETYPE DEMOGRAPHIC STUDIO/ GALLERY 529 ADAMS NE, 505.265.0972

zanebennettgallery.com

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The Rocky Horror Show When the car of the newly engaged couple, Brad and Janet, breaks down, they seek help at the castle of the bizarre Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

EXHIBITION

THROUGH NOV. 15: WORKSHOP/CLASS

7:30p, Fri. & Sat.; 2p, Sun., $10$20

Rachel Stevens: Whether Whether is a new series of works by sculptor Rachel Stevens inspired by hikes in the Chihuahuan Desert in southern New Mexico. 5-7p, FREE ZANE BENNETT CONTEMPORARY ART 435 S. GUADALUPE, 505.982.8111

Rueda de Casino Classes This class will incorporate both Miami and Cuban styles of Rueda de Casino. Each class will include a beginner and intermediate group. 6-7p, $2-$10

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DISNEY PERFORMING ARTS BUILDING AT NHCC 1701 4TH SW, 505.288.8713

THROUGH DEC. 23: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

THROUGH NOV. 20: PERFORMANCE

¡Encantada! This is the Rio Grande Art Association’s 9th Annual Juried Oil and Acrylic Painting Exhibition.

Red John Logan’s award-winning Red is a play where hubris fights with humility, art fights with commerce and old fights with new. 8p, Fri. &

5p, FREE AFRICAN AMERICAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 310 SAN PEDRO NE, 505.222.0785

THE CELL THEATRE 700 1ST NW, 505.766.9412

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fusionabq.org

THE RODEY THEATER UNM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 505.277.4332

theatre.unm.edu THROUGH NOV. 20: PERFORMANCE

On Golden Pond This heartwarming story follows couple returning for their 48th year to their summer home on Golden Pond. 8p, Fri. & Sat.; 2p, Sun., $18-$20 ENCHANTED ROSE THEATRE AT N4TH ART CENTER 4904 4TH NW, 505.344.4542

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James Drake: Salon of a Thousand Souls This exhibition includes 19 sculptures and works on paper by the Santa Fe-based artist, spanning nearly 25 years. 10a-5p, Tue.-Sun.; 5-8p, Fri., $6/Free on Fri. SANTA FE PLAZA 107 WEST PALACE, 505.476.5072

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds Written by Paul Zindel and directed by Keith Kalland. Frowzy, acidtongued, Beatrice Hunsdorfer, supports herself and her two daughters by taking in a decrepit old boarder. 8p, Fri.; 7p, Sat.; 6p,

Sat., Oct. 1; 12-5p, Tue.-Sat., FREE

SCA CONTEMPORARY ART LAB & STUDIOS 524 HAINES NW, 505.228.3749

RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

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WILLIAM R. TALBOT FINE ART, ANTIQUE MAPS & PRINTS 129 W. SAN FRANCISCO, 505.982.1559

On & On & On... This exhibition features the work of Patrick Gonzales, Rachel Abeyta, Shane Lopes, Jordan Long, Agustin McCord, Jessica Kitzinger and many more. 7-11p, FREE

nmartmuseum.org

Superheroes: Icons of Good, Evil & Everything In Between Superheroes is a multi-media, group exhibition about heroes, villains and other less-definable examples of human possibility. 6-8p,

THROUGH NOV. 29: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

Paula Castillo - Large Scale Sculptural Works Castillo’s work combines personal elements in unusual ways. FREE

NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF ART, 107 W. PALACE, 505.476.5072

THE MUSEUM OF INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART MUSEUM HILL, CAMINO LEJO OFF OLD SANTA FE TRAIL, 505.476.1200

THROUGH JAN. 7: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

Bruce Dorfman: Recent Work in Combined Media Bruce Dorfman teaches at The Art Students League of New York and has been visiting artist and guestlecturer at museums in Portugal, Venezuela and France. 5-7p, FREE

THROUGH NOV. 25 EXHIBITION

THROUGH NOV. 13: PERFORMANCE

Sun., $8-$12 SW RURAL THEATRE PROJECT 5800 KATHRYN SE, 505.717.4494

516 ARTS 516 CENTRAL SW, 505.242.1445

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bard prizes will be raffled to ticket holders at each showing. 6p &

THROUGH NOV. 30: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

THROUGH NOV. 26: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

Daniel North Oil Paintings This past summer, the fires surrounding Los Alamos glowed across the terrain as Daniel witnessed the desert’s death and rebirth through his studio window. A longing for winter and its fire-free “safety” emerged. 5-8p, FREE

Icons and Ancestors Mariposa’s upstairs show offers the playful outsider art of Jeff Sipe, which pays tribute to musicians, writers and revolutionaries that have inspired him. 5-8p, FREE

8:30p, $10

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For the Love of Mom Photographer/painter Deborah Risberg both honors her mother and informs viewers about Alzheimer’s Disease. 6-9p, FREE

David Cramer Memorial Benefit Show Photographs of David Cramer with a selection of images printed, matted, framed and signed by Cramer himself. 1-5p, FREE

Proyecto Tango - Photography by Steven Marino (with Narratives by Pat Pitula) World-renowned photographer Stephen Marino and writer Pat Pitula exquisitely harness and preserve the provocative tango dance genre. 5-8p, FREE MATRIX FINE ART 3812 CENTRAL SE SUITE 100 A, 505.268.8952

PALETTE CONTEMPORARY ART AND CRAFT 7400 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.855.7777

palettecontemporary.com

matrixﬁneart.com

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The War of the Worlds A re-enactment of the night Orson Welles’ and his radio players read The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells, and the chaos and public panic that ensued. 7p, Sat.; 2p,

[AC]2 GALLERY 301 MOUNTAIN NE, 505.842.8016

ac2gallery.org

MARIPOSA GALLERY 3500 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.6828

mariposa-gallery.com THROUGH NOV. 29: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

Bhutan: Jan Bennett’s Color Photos Bennett’s photos of a three-week trip to Bhutan in 2004. 3-5p, FREE

THROUGH NOV. 29: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

saturdaysatjohnsons.blogspot.com

Gents Gents is an exhibit featuring four walls of art filled without he work of black and white photos by Ford Robbins, oil paintings by Ralph Williams and works by other male artists. 3-5p, FREE

THROUGH NOV. 29: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

JOHNSONS OF MADRID GALLERIES OF FINE & FIBER ART 2843 HIGHWAY 14

New Tribes by Ruth Morris Local dollmaker Ruth Morris assembles a unique cast of characters including The Wabeta Tribe, Weed Fairies, Quaro Birds and Scarey Fairies. 5-9p, FREE

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Broken Spaces Richard Hogan’s works are inspired by megalithic architecture and ancient places. 5-8p, FREE

SUMNER & DENE 517 CENTRAL NW, 505.842.1400

VISTA GRANDE COMMUNITY CENTER 15 LA MADERA, 505.307.2333

MARIPOSA GALLERY 3500 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.6828

sumnerdene.com

sandiaperformingarts.org

mariposa-gallery.com

saturdaysatjohnsons.blogspot.com THROUGH NOV. 29: RECEPTION EXHIBITION

Quilts, quilts, quilts An invitational group show featuring quilt work. 3-5p, FREE JOHNSONS OF MADRID GALLERIES OF FINE & FIBER ART 2843 HIGHWAY 14

saturdaysatjohnsons.blogspot.com THROUGH NOV. 29: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

Marcia Petty Textiles by Marcia Petty, the featured artist in the wearables and wallables gallery. 3-5p, FREE JOHNSONS OF MADRID GALLERIES OF FINE & FIBER ART 2843 HIGHWAY 14

saturdaysatjohnsons.blogspot.com THROUGH NOV. 29: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

100 Gallery Artist’s Group Show 3-5p, FREE JOHNSONS OF MADRID GALLERIES OF FINE & FIBER ART 2843 HIGHWAY 14

saturdaysatjohnsons.blogspot.com

snowcode.org THROUGH NOV. 13: FESTIVAL

Recycle Santa Fe Festival This event brings together more than 50 artists from around the country for the adult juried show, a youth juried exhibit for Santa Fe kids and the Trash Fashion Show, a runway styling of Santa Fe’s finest retread fashions and costumes, created from recycled materials. 5-9p, Fri.; 9a-5p, Sat., 10a-5p, Sun., $5-$10 EL MUSEO CULTURAL DE SANTA FE 1615-B PASEO DE PERALTA, 505.992.0591

JOHNSONS OF MADRID GALLERIES OF FINE & FIBER ART 2843 HIGHWAY 14

saturdaysatjohnsons.blogspot.com

FRI

THROUGH NOV. 27: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

Ray Bruce: Photography and Robert Gibson: Wood Vessels Bruce’s stunning color photography comes from a vantage point in which small pieces of life become almost monumental. 5-8p, FREE ONTRACK GALLERY AND ART SPACE 1719 5TH NW, 505.228.0229

PERFORMANCE

Attack of La Niña: The Bitch Is Back The Adaptive Ski Progam presents Attack of La Niña: The Bitch is Back, the newest movie form Matchstick Productions at the Cinema Café. Great ski and snowLOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | NOVEMBER 10-23, 2011

Jungle Book Ballet The final Disney film to receive Uncle Walt’s personal care and attention before his death in December 1966. This performance tells the famous Disney tale through dance. 7p, $12-$20 SAN JUAN COLLEGE’S HENDERSON FINE ARTS CENTER, FARMINGTON 4601 COLLEGE, 505.326.3311

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Machado y Lorca A bilingual theatrical presentation of the poetry of Antonio Machado and Federico Garcia Lorca, two of Spain’s most beloved poets. 8p, Fri. & Sat.; 2p, Sun., $8-$12 TEATRO PARAGUAS STUDIO & NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 3221 RICHARDS & 1701 4TH NW, 505.424.1601

teatroparaguas.org

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Mocna - Jesus Barraza Barraza is an activist printmaker based in San Leandro, Calif. Using bold colors and high contrast images, his prints reflect both his local and global community and their resistance in a struggle to create a new world. 2-3p, FREE THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ARTS - MOCNA BOARD ROOM 108 CATHEDRAL, 505.428.5907

DVD Release for Malice in Wonderland: the Dolls Movie Made entirely by New Mexico talent, the film will premiere with a red carpet screening at the Guild Cinema followed by a gala celebration party. 6p & 8p, $7

Mel Johnson’s Peoplescapes, Treescapes, Mountainscapes Acrylic paintings in his studio/gallery 3-5p, FREE

PERFORMANCE

THROUGH NOV. 20: PERFORMANCE

Art of Historic Madrid Area 3-5p, FREE

THROUGH NOV. 29: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

placitaslibrary.com

sanjuancollege.edu

hlocklear@iaia.edu

saturdaysatjohnsons.blogspot.com

PLACITAS LIBRARY 453 HIGHWAY 165, 505.867.6262

recyclesantafe.org

THROUGH NOV. 29: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

JOHNSONS OF MADRID GALLERIES OF FINE & FIBER ART 2843 HIGHWAY 14

CINEMA CAFE 1616 ST. MICHAEL’S, 505.471.6981

SPECIAL EVENT

GUILD CINEMA 3405 CENTRAL NE, 505.321.6806

malicemovie.com FAIR/FESTIVAL

Bandelier Bazaar Holiday Craft Fiar Over 50 local vendors of handmade jewelry, art, textiles and knitwork, as well as children’s crafts and events. Food available from Make My Lunch. 9a-4p, FREE

PERFORMANCE

Machado y Lorca, Bilingual Poetry Theater Teatro Paraguas brings to life on stage Spain’s two most beloved poets, Antonio Machado and Federico Garía Lorca. 8p, Fri. & Sat.; 2p, Sun., $8-$10 TEATRO PARAGUAS STUDIO 3221 RICHARDS, 505.424.1601

teatroparaguas.org PERFORMANCE

Kings of Salsa This stunning new show pays homage to the great Cuban performers and dance styles from the intoxicating island with a cool contemporary modern twist showing young Cuba today. 3p, $24-$44 POPEJOY HALL UNM CAMPUS-CENTRAL AT CORNELL NE, 505.277.3824

popejoypresents.com

MON 14 THROUGH NOV. 25: EXHIBITION

IN/VISIBLE: Paintings by Amber Harper-Slaboszewicz BFA Honors Thesis Exhibition featuring a contemporary take on landscape painting. 8a-5p, Mon.Fri., FREE JOHN SOMMERS GALLERY ART BUILDING, UNM, 2ND FLOOR, ROOM 202, 505.277.5862

amber.harpersl@gmail.com THROUGH NOV. 27: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

Koffi Mbairamadji O’Niell’s artist of the month in November is Koffi Mbairamadji. 5-7p, FREE

BANDELIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3309 PERSHING SE

O’NEILL’S PUB CORNER OF CENTRAL AND WASHINGTON IN EAST NOB HILL, 505.255.6782

SPECIAL EVENT

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WHEELS Museum Benefit Gala The keynote speaker for this gala is Tim Tennant, president of the Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Inc., and the honoree is retired Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court Joseph F. Baca. Buffet/cash bar provided by Tucano’s Brazilian Grill. 5:30-10p, $100-$1200 THE WHEELS TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM 1100 2ND SW AT THE RAILYARDS, 505.243.6269

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Seminars In American Modernism - Portraiture: Likeness and Difference Robert Henri’s portraits of Irish people provide new information about the artist’s handling of paint, and his understanding of composition and color theories. 6-7:30p, $15-$20 MUSEUM EDUCATION ANNEX, GEORGIA O’KEEFFE MUSEUM 123 GRANT, 505.946.1039

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ecades of history can prove to tell not only the story of an individual, but that of a family and even a country. Directed by Valli Mari Rivera, this stage adaptation of The House of Spirits tells one such story. The play illustrates the journey of a multigenerational Latin American family, the Truebas, from the 1920s all the way through the 1970s, and uses various theatrical methods to portray both a realistic and haunting saga. The recollection is told through the eyes of the youngest of the family’s three generations of women, a strong-willed character who links her family’s rich history with her tumultuous present and future. Adapted from the 1982 novel by Isabel Isabel Allende, author of ‘House of Spirits’ Allende, the play weaves through the family’s The House of Spirits internal and external struggles, reﬂecting 7:30p, Fri.-Sat.; 2p, cultural, political and personal changes as Sun., Nov. 18-Dec. 18 the years wear on. The House of Spirits uses The Vortex Theatre political events as well as the presence of 2004-1/2 Central SE, deep emotional ties to build what will prove 505.247.8600 to be a memorable image for audiences. $15/$10 (Stu.) —Jessica Depies

s it possible for a play’s modern retelling to live up to its original work? The newest twist on Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire attempts to realize that possibility. Tricklock Company presents a fresh look at an old favorite in Vessels: A Modern Retelling of A Streetcar Named Desire, $15/$10 (Stu.) written by Kevin R. Elder. Preserving tricklock.com the basic plot from the original play by Tennessee Williams, Vessels takes the story into modern times, analyzing the major changes in American entertainment since Williams’ 1950s play. While the story will stay true to the memorable characters from Streetcar, changes will be evident — the clearest alteration being the shift of Streetcar to a rock ‘n’ roll musical, with music written by award-winning composer Ryan Elder. The juxtaposition of modern times to a classic theme and original story lines to a new musical interpretation is sure to attract audiences young and old. —Jessica Depies Vessels: A Modern Retelling of A Streetcar Named Desire 8p, Thu.-Sat.; 2p, Sun., Nov. 17-Dec. 4 Theatre X, UNM campus, 505.254.8393

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here is one trait in common between artists who want to present their work to the public — the drive to produce art. The Emerging Creatives Juried Exhibition and Professional Development Program supports local artists and designers who want to pursue a career in their artistic medium of choice. The program “Fog with Yellow” by Jessica Kennedy, 36” x 36”, Acrylic is a collaborative and Oil on Panel effort by Creative Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Emerging Creatives: Business Association (AABA), along Abstracts with ArtsCrawl, and it assists emerging ARTIST RECEPTION artists in getting their work out into the 5-8p, Fri., Nov. 18 community by attaining gallery and/or The Artspace at Creative professional representation. The Abstract Albuquerque exhibition will feature nine artists; Annie 115 4th NW, Marie Abbot, Stephen Ausherman, 505.268.1920 Kristine Brockel, Jill Christian, Christian FREE Gallegos, Jessica Kennedy, Annie Nash, creativeabq.org Paula Scott and Rachel Zollinger. All works included in the show will be for sale by the artists. The types of work shown vary, including but not limited to drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, furniture pieces, lighting elements and various textile usage. — Jessey Cherne

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Roust the House Teen Performance Night Another great night featuring selected local teen musicians and spoken word artists. 7:30p, $3

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OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE 210 YALE SE, 505.268.0044

New Mexico Women: The Road to Statehood Presented by Sandra Shackel. Schackel is a professor of women’s history and the American West at Boise State University. Her doctorate is from the University of New Mexico. Among her publications is Working the Land: The Stories of Ranch and Farm Women in the Modern American West. Bring a lunch and enjoy the lecture. 12p,

outpostspace.org THROUGH DEC. 18 PERFORMANCE

The House of the Spirits Featuring music by Caridad Svich, The House of the Spirits charts the rise and fall of a family in an unnamed Latin American country from the 1920s through the 1970s, as the country experiences enormous social and political changes culminating in a devastating dictatorship. 7:30p, Fri. & Sat.; 2p, Sun.,

FREE NEW MEXICO HISTORY MUSEUM, JOHNGAW MEEM ROOM 113 LINCOLN, 505.476.5200

$10-$15 THE VORTEX THEATRE 2004-1/2 CENTRAL SE, 505.247.8600

nmhistorymuseum.org

TUE 15 PERFORMANCE

The Figueroa Family and its Jewish Roots: A Journey Through Music Guillermo Figueroa, former music director of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, and currently music director of Colorado’s Music in the Mountains Festival, and his sister, Ivonne Figueroa, a member of the education department at the University of Puerto Rico, trace their family roots in a concert presentation with stories, photographs and music. 7p, $15 NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 4TH NW, 505.246.2261

nhccnm.org CLASS/WORKSHOP

Working with Clay: Earthtones with Micaela Seidel A focus on completing unfinished paintings. 5:30-8:30p, $10 NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 4TH NW, 505.246.2261

nhccnm.org DISCUSSION/LECTURE

Reader’s Club: American Women Modernists: The Legacy of Robert Henri, 19101945 Discuss essays from a book that illuminates the role of American women artists, all of whom were once students of Robert Henri, one of the 20th century’s most influential teachers of art. 6-7:30p, FREE MUSEUM EDUCATION ANNEX, GEORGIA O’KEEFFE MUSEUM 123 GRANT, 505.946.1039

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Nora’s Will The closing film in the week long event iCelebrate! The Jewish Experience in Spanish Speaking Countries. 7p, FREE NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 4TH NW, 505.246.2261

nhccnm.org DISCUSSION/LECTURE

Research Center Scholar Lecture: Line, Privacy, and Interpersonal Communication in Cold War America This lecture explores the drawn mark as a specific phenomenological experience among three postwar American artists concerned with privacy and intimacy. Particu-

Jeff Sipe’s acrylic-on-board painting “Beat 1” pays tribute to some of the lesser-known Beat Generation poets who inspire his art. The work is part of Sipe’s show Icons and Ancestors, on exhibit through Nov. 29 at Mariposa Gallery in Nob Hill (3500 Central SE, 505.268.6828, mariposa-gallery.com).

larly in the 1960s and ‘70s. Lecture by Katie Anania. 6p, FREE MUSEUM EDUCATION ANNEX 123 GRANT, 505.946.1039

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Santa Fe Science Café for Young Thinkers: What Is Clean Coal and Why Do We Need It? This discussion looks at the economic and technologies behind attempts to turn coal into cleanburning hydrogen gas. Speaker: Graydon Anderson, Los Alamos National Laboratory. 6p, FREE MUSEUM EDUCATION ANNEX 123 GRANT, 505.946.1039

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The Violin Don Percious, an expert in violin making, will lecture on the history, evolution and construction of the violin. 2-4p, $10 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1200 OLD PECOS TRAIL, 505.982.9374

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Fall/Winter International Show Korea Fine Art Association presents the Fall/Winter International Show, featuring the work of 60 artists. 5-8p, FREE PARK FINE ART 20 FIRST GALLERIA PLAZA SUITE 65, 505.764.1900

parkﬁneart.com RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

CORRALES BOSQUE GALLERY 4685 CORRALES, 505.898.7203

corralesbosquegallery.coom THROUGH DEC.16 RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

CREATIVE ALBUQUERQUE 115 4TH NW, 505.268.1920

creativealbuquerque.org THROUGH DEC. 1 RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

Atom Art A show of eclectic image that unveils the unseen world of atoms. A Downtown ARTScrawl event. GALLERIE IMAGINARIUM 301 CENTRAL NW

holdmyticket.com/event/31926 THROUGH DEC. 18/PERFORMANCE

House of the Spirits/La Casa de los espíritus A play by Caridad Svich, based on the novel by Isabel Allende and directed by Valli Marie Rivera. 7:30p, Fri. & Sat.; 2p, Sun., $10-$15 THE VORTEX THEATRE 2004-1/2 CENTRAL SE, 505.247.8600

vortexabq.org THROUGH NOV. 20/PERFORMANCE

The Age Between Sage and Fool A multi-media solo show written and performed by award-winning recording artist and actor, David Garver. Three performances only! 8p, Fri.; 6p, Sat.; 2p, Sun., $10 THE FILLING STATION 1024 4TH SW, 917.449.9519

THROUGH NOV. 20 EXHIBITION

Christmas At Clear Light A juried art show featuring local artists and artisans, including Paula Dimit, Joe Dowell, Richard Gabriel, Jr., Terri Helmer, Pam Neas, Dianna Shomaker, Conrad Sloop, Shirley Ann Sloop, Holly Stultsand others. 10a-5p, FREE CLEAR LIGHT THE CEDAR COMPANY 7 MILES EAST OF PLACITAS VILLAGE ON HIGHWAY 165, 505.867.2381

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Cibola High School Craft Fair Start holiday shopping with great handmade items from over 80 vendors. Find items for those hard to buy and also holiday decorations. Food and raffle throughout the day. 9a-3p, FREE CIBOLA HIGH SCHOOL, 1510 ELLISON NW

THROUGH NOV. 20 FAIR/FESTIVAL

Placitas Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Sale This 30th annual event is held the weekend before Thanksgiving and features 82 artists and artisans from throughout the SW. 10a-5p, FREE PLACITAS HOLIDAY FINE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR 3 CANON DEL APACHE (EXIT 242), 505.867.2450 placitasholidaysale.com

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Rio Rancho Art Salon A monthly meeting for artists and non-artists interested in discussing issues regarding the arts and related topics. 10a-12p, FREE RIO RANCHO ART SALON 1761 14TH SE, 505.891.8146

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SUN 20 THROUGH MAY 1, 2014 EXHIBITION

Woven Identities For the first time in over 30 years, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture opens a major exhibition of North American Indian baskets.

MUSEUM HILL, CAMINO LEJO OFF OLD SANTA FE TRAIL, 505.476.1269

indianartsandculture.org RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

Karen Halbert, Ann Pollard, Marcia Rackstraw and Marilyn Stablein A group exhibition. 5-6p, FREE PLACITAS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6 MILES EAST OF I-25 ON NM 165, 505.867.8080

placitasarts.org PERFORMANCE

Joan Rivers: My Life in Show Business: 135 Years and Counting In this special event, Joan Rivers gives a frank, touching and hilarious look at her life and the challenges she has met during almost 50 years in show business. 3p, $39-$59 POPEJOY HALL UNM CAMPUS - CENTRAL AT CORNELL NE, 505.277.3824

popejoypresents.com DISCUSSION/LECTURE

The Artifacts of Kuaua and Santiago Pueblos The Friends of the Coronado State Monument present a discussion and exhibit of artifacts and pottery excavated in the 1930s at Kuaua Pueblos, now the Santiago community in Bernalillo. 2-4p, $5 THE DELAVY HOUSE 161 EDMOND OFF HIGHWAY 550, 505.792.4851

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Fractals Rock This show features incredible fractal patterns with more rock and less talk 6, 7, 8p THE PLANETARIUM AT THE NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & SCIENCE 1801 MOUNTAIN NW, 505.841.2801

nmnaturalhistory.org

10a-5p, Tue.-Sun., $6 THE MUSEUM OF INDIAN ARTS AND CULTURE

gallerieimaginarium.com RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

Open House While viewing the Nature of Happiness exhibit, sway to the original folk sounds of Paul Hilliard with Alicia Ultan. 5-8p, FREE OFFCENTER COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT 808 PARK SW, 505.247.1172

offenterarts.org RECEPTION

Poster Signing View the newest giclée releases at Oro and sign up to win a free ABQ Trolley Poster and have it signed by artist, Ricardo Chávez-Méndez.

CONCETTA D GALLERY 20 FIRST PLAZA NW - SUITE 29, 505.243.5066

PERFORMANCE

Bosque Twilight Holiday show. 5-8p, FREE

Albuquerque Comedy Media & Entertainment and Film! ABQ presents: I AM COMIC Stand-up comedians reveal the art and occupational hazards of their craft. Written and directed by Jordan Brady. Starring Ahmed Ahmed, Franklyn Ajaye and Time Allen. Rated R. $10, 7p

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5-7p, FREE

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FILM PREMIERE

THE KIMO THEATRE 423 CENTRAL NW, 505.768.3544

Emerging Creatives: ABSTRACTS Presented in partnership by Creative Albuquerque and Albuquerque Art Business Association, this show features the diverse works — from painting to sculpture and ceramics to video — of Annie Marie Abbot, Stephen Ausherman, Kristine Brockel, Jill Christian, Christian Gallegos, Jessica Kennedy and Annie Nash. A Downtown ARTScrawl event. 5-8p, FREE

Holiday Open House A holiday open house and group show plus a collection of specially priced artwork. A Downtown ARTScrawl event. 5-8p, FREE

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ORO FINE ART GALLERY 20 1ST PLAZA GALERIA STE. 73, 505.243.1599

oroﬁneartgallery.com

Musical Theater Fall Review The students at the Public Academy for Performing Arts present All You Need Is Love. 5p & 7p, $3-$5 PUBLIC ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS, 3000 ADAMS NE, 505.830.3128

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FILM SHORTS BY JEFF BERG

irector Niki Vintner’s Luck Caro’s resume DIRECTED BY NIKI CARO contains two Nov. 23-26 3, 5:30, 8p excellent ﬁlms, Guild Cinema Whale Rider and 3405 Central NE, North Country, 505.255.1848 thevintnersluckmovie. which was partially com shot in New guildcinema.com Mexico. However, she does not add much to her repertoire with Vintner’s Luck, an often hard-to-follow drama/romance/fantasy piece about an 1800s New Zealand vineyard owner who is out to make the best wine ever while trying to balance his love life between his wife, a wealthy seductress and a gay angel. The good performances and beautiful camera work fail to make up for minced editing and storytelling. Disappointing and unfocused. A silent vampire movie ﬁlmed in Japan, Sanguivorous will make its world premiere at the KiMo Theatre Sat., Nov. 12. The screening will feature an original soundtrack played live by saxophonist Edward Wilkerson and percussionist Tatsuya Nakatami.

Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975

lack Power Mixtape is a refreshing and detailed look DIRECTED BY GORAN HUGO OLSSON at the Black Power Nov. 18-22 4, 6, 8p movement of the Guild Cinema ‘60s and ‘70s. 3405 Central NE, Filmed years ago by 505.255.1848 a Swedish television guildcinema.com crew and just now Opens Nov. 17 restored and released, Call for show times the crew visited with CCA Santa Fe the luminaries of the 1050 Old Pecos Trail, day, such as Angela 505.982.1338 Davis and Stokely ccasantafe.org Carmichael, while avoiding the usual clichés and repetitive newsreels of the era. Sweden was snubbed by the U.S. during these times due to the honesty of its news coverage that showed what was really going on. In the U.S., on the Black Panther Party’s breakfast program for kids was labeled the “greatest threat to the internal security of the United States” by then-FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. Daring and intriguing.

roll and Le Havre heartwarming, DIRECTED BYAKI Le Havre offers the KAURISMÄKI story of an older Nov. 11-17 shoeshine man who Call for show times may have a checkered The Screen, Santa Fe past, and who College of Arts and inexplicably forms a Design bond with a young 1600 St. Michael’s, man from Gabon who 505.473.6494 is on the run from janusfilms.com/lehavre French immigration thescreensf.com authorities. Marcel, the elder, is not very well off himself, but as he goes about ﬁnding the funds to smuggle the lad to England to reunite with his mother, one may think that he is trying to, in a very amusing and lighthearted way, make up for past transgressions. A great story and exceptional writing make this a winner on all accounts. Dry and amusing.

Unusual, undead Silent black-and-white Japanese vampire film makes world premiere at KiMo Theatre, complete with live music content of the film. BY JEFF BERG We follow the young woman as she starts to t’s not the typical Albuquerque and Santa suffer from undefined physical health issues Fe event: the world premiere of a one and nightmares. Shown in a harsh dreamhour, silent Japanese vampire movie, in like style, utilizing soft focus, out of focus black and white, with live music. And and flashes of the color red (the director of to add to the intrigue, the distributor of the the film is Naoki film, Tidepoint Pictures, which only Yoshimoto), the lass develops and distributes Asian films, soon discovers to is based in Santa Fe. REVEIW her horror that she The film is entitled Sanguivorous, Sanguivorous is indeed a vampire, which loosely translates to “blood from a European eating.” In it, a young woman 8p, Sat., Nov. 12 lineage that goes back discovers that she is descended from KiMo Theatre more than 500 years. 423 Central NW, 505.768.3522 a long line of European vampires. It seems she has been 3p, Sun., Nov. 13 She resists her heritage, while also tracked and attacked Warehouse 21 reveling in her newly discovered by two ancient 1614 Paseo de Peralta, Santa powers. Fe, 505.989.4423 vampires who are During a call with Local iQ from $12 successful in infecting Tokyo, Tetsuki Ijichi, the president tidepoint.com her and, a bit later, and CEO of Tidepoint (he commutes cabq.gov/kimo her boyfriend. The warehouse21.org between countries), explained the young woman makes decision to use Santa Fe as a base of attempts to resist operations. her new “life,” but “We thought it was an interesting without success. promotion and a first for the motion picture Yoshimoto merges the music — a blend of industry. We are doing cutting edge Asian jazz, Goth and industrial — with an often films and will soon be releasing another beautiful, but shadowy, dance performance film, Erotic Button,” Ijichi said. “It is an erotic which is interjected between the scenes of the comedy directed by a female filmmaker, and young woman’s attempts to figure out what we think it might be the first Japanese film has become of her, and why she has a new directed by a woman to be released in the U.S.” appetite for human claret. Sanguivorous, meanwhile, is as dark as can be, “Mr. Yoshimoto works with a stage while also adding a unique blend of music and company,” Ijichi shared about the director. butoh dancing. At times, the film feels like a “His background prior to this was in stage ballet of blood — a dance of death. Butoh itself companies, where he provides imagery for is a futuristic form of dance, matching the theatrical stage groups. For the film, he used

stage actors, and this is his first feature, although he has done some short films in the past.” Mr. Ijichi must have had extreme confidence in Yoshimoto, as he added, “I just met him yesterday.” The production notes for Sanguivorous state that the film “is (a) very experimental avantgarde art film.” Hard to deny. The live music for both screenings will be performed by percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani, who is from Osaka, Japan. Nakatani has released over 30 records and also creates his own instruments. His sound has been described in music reviews as having an “intense, organic sound that defies category or genre.” Saxophonist Edward Wilkerson Jr. is from Chicago and has toured extensively worldwide, including Japan, the Middle East and Europe. His work is available on over 20 recordings. He is also a member of the Chicago-based Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, a group that not only is dedicated to creating serious original music, but also offers musical training to disadvantaged inner city children. “The music will be an entirely new soundtrack for the film, which was written for the film by the musicians,” Ijichi says. (The press “screener” DVD had its own unique soundtrack). Finally, one last quip from the press notes for this unusual show should be noted: “The music is live. The vampires? Not so much.”

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JEMEZ STATE MONUMENT JEMEZ SPRINGS, 505.829.3530

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Luminaria Tour History buffs will enjoy visiting with “soldiers” (living history reenactors) who set up camp for this event. Enjoy warm cider while listening to stories about this long abandoned fort. 5-9p, FREE nmmonuments.org LECTURE

New Treatments in Osteoporosis Dr. E. Michael Lewiecki will speak on “New Treatments in Osteoporosis” at the Osteoporosis Foundation’s Educational Presentation. Space is limited. RSVP a must. 1:30-3p, $1

** CALENDAR LISTINGS ARE A FREE SERVICE AND MAY BE CUT DUE TO SPACE. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO FREE EVENTS.

Early Farming and the Fate of Archaic Hunter-Gatherers in the ABQ Basin by Jim Railey Enjoy a lecture by Jim Railey. 7p, FREE

Light Among the Ruins: Christmas Celebration The ruins of Giusewa Pueblo and San José de los Jémez Mission Church will be decorated with hundreds of traditional luminarias for this event. The evening’s program will include traditional Native American flute music and Jémez Pueblo dancers. 5-9p, FREE

FORT SELDEN STATE MONUMENT RADIUM SPRINGS, 575.526.8911

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MANZANO MESA MULTIGENERATIONAL CENTER 501 ELIZABETH SE, 505.275.5021

the sound of sandhill cranes migrating to their wintering grounds in the Middle Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Events range from presentations, storytellling, music, art, yoga to demonstrations. 9a-

MAXWELL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY - SOUTHWEST LECTURE 500 REDONDO WEST NE, 505.277.1910

5p, FREE

unm.edu/~maxwell

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WORKSHOP

Past Life Healing Circle Explore past lives and find mental, emotional and spiritual healing. 7:30-9:30p, $40 THE SOURCE 1111 CARLISLE SE, 505.271.4612

soulresources.net/classes

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LECTURE/DEMO

N.M. Archeological Council 2011 Fall Conference Discussion on pre-ceramic hunters, foragers and early farmers in New Mexico. 9a-4p, $20-$45

OPEN SPACE VISITOR CENTER 6500 COORS NW, 505.897.8831

WORKSHOP

Past Life Regression Intensive Workshop Access transformative inner guidance and clarity with personal work that includes Regression Therapy, Shamanic Healing, Channeling Your Highest Guidance and Holotropic Breathwork. 10a-8:30p, Sat.; 10a-NOON, Sun., FREE THE SOURCE 1111 CARLISLE SE, 505.271.4612

soulresources.net/classes WORKSHOP/CLASS

Fitness Clinic

Composting Class High desert soils lack organic matter. The composting process makes humus, which, when added to soil, helps retain moisture that is then released. Patricia Barger will explain how to make this valuable soil amendment from leaves, kitchen scraps and yard trimmings.

9a-1p, FREE

1-3p, FREE

MAXWELL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY - SOUTHWEST LECTURE 500 REDONDO WEST NE, 505.277.1910

unm.edu/~maxwell

N.M. FIT PERSONAL TRAINING, LLC 6001 SAN MATEO NE B-3, 505.550.8322

newmexicoﬁt.com

LOMA COLORADO MAIN LIBRARY 755 LOMA COLORADO NE, 505.891.5013 EXT 3033

AND NOV. 13

SPECIAL EVENT

Return of the Sandhill Crane Celebration Weekend The signal that marks the end of summer sounds a little like the blow of trumpets in the sky; it is

Pilates, Wine and Music Join Casa Rondena Winery and Bodhi Pilates for an afternoon benefiting The Figueroa Project. Pilates begins at noon for the first 50 people. No experience needed, bring your mat or one will be provided. Wine tasting to follow.

THU

BOOK TALK/SIGNING

All Indians Do Not Live in Teepees (or Casinos) Author Catherine Robbins, in an effort to dispel racial stereotypes, will discuss the experiences of Native Americans in contemporary life. 7p

From Expulsion to Shakespeare Author Sandra Toro will speak about the Sephardic family of of Portugal and Istanbul in the 16th century. The presentation is part of the Anti-Defamation League’s weeklong series of presentations Celebrate! The Jewish Experience in Spanish Speaking Countries. 2p

BOOKWORKS, 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.344.8139 bkwrks.com

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CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR

ABQ Kids Book Fair The University of New Mexico campus bookstore hosts this free event, which will feature books, crafts, face painting, live local animal exhibition and family fun. All children’s books, children’s Lobo wear and stuffed animals will be 25 percent off during the fair. 10a UNM BOOKSTORE 2301 CENTRAL ANE, 505.277.7473

bookstore.unm.edu BOOK TALK/SIGNING

Izzy the Dizzy Dragonfly Children’s book author Teri Gurule will sign her newest book about a dragonfly who is having friend trouble. Izzy will show kids how to respect others, but remain true to themselves. 11a

NOON-3p, $10 CASA RONDENA WINERY 733 CHAVEZ NW, 505.440.2085

BOOK TALK/SIGNING

DISCUSSION/LECTURE

Bahrain’s “Arab Spring” Hear blogger and activist Randy Martin share his experiences as an extension of Bahrain’s “Twitter Revolution.” 7p, FREE ABQ CENTER FOR PEACE & JUSTICE 202 HARVARD SE, 575.491.0046

WORKSHOP/CLASS

Tantra & the Goddess Inanna Tantra workshop to empower one to be fully in his/her body and presence. This is an adventurous, fun opportunity to stretch the self. 4:30-9p, $35 MAPLE STREET DANCE SPACE 3215 CENTRAL NE, 505.712.9334

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SPECIAL EVENT

Spain’s Aid in the Independence of the U.S. Honoring the Spanish soldiers of the Santa Fe Presidio on Veterans’ Day Weekend. Director Tom Chavez will speak on “Spain’s Aid in the Independence of the U.S.” Spanish dignitaries have been invited to join this event. It will be followed by a reception. 2p, FREE N.M. HISTORY MUSEUM 113 LINCOLN, 505.476.5200

nmhistorymuseum.org

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BOOK TALK/SIGNING

MICHAEL THOMAS COFFEE CO. 1111 CARLISLE SE, 505.255.3330

ﬁgueroaproject.org casarondena.com

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The Story of Los Alamos and the Pajarito Plateau Sharon Snyder will discuss the story of the Native American people in the area of the volcano eruptions of northern New Mexico, today known as the Jemez. The book was a joint effort between Snyder, Toni Michnovicz and the Los Alamos Historical Society. 2p

BANK OF AMERICA THEATRE AT THE NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 4TH SW #211, 505.246.2261

BOOK TALK/SIGNING

Sweeney Robert Julyan will sign his book about the fictional High Plains village of Sweeney, New Mexico. The citizens of Sweeney are often involved, hilarious hijinks that include aliens, nudists, naked bull riders and Druids. 2p ALAMOSA BOOKS 8810 HOLLY NE STE. D, 505.797.7101

alamosabooks.com

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BOOK TALK/SIGNING

Rode Thomas Fox Averill became enchanted the first time he heard the ballad “Tennessee Stud” by Jimmy Driftwood. He chose to travel the same racetracks and tell the story of Robert Johnson, who in Rode finds adventure, love, danger and the bond of a man and his horse. 7p BOOKWORKS 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.344.8139

bkwrks.com

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ALAMOSA BOOKS 8810 HOLLY NE STE. D, 505.797.7101

alamosabooks.com BOOK TALK/SIGNING

Quest for the Life Tree Albuquerque author Laurie Green Westlake will sign her science fiction thriller about the mystical land of Myropa. The story centers around the story of Evas and Lawrn who must fulfill the kings wishes. 2p HASTINGS 6001-R LOMAS NE, 505.266.1363

BOOK TALK/SIGNING

The Divine Eraser; A Book of Christian Poems Albuquerque author Charles Martin will sign copies of his new book of poetry about God’s grace and forgiveness. 6p HASTINGS 6001-R LOMAS NE, 505.266.1363

BOOK TALK/SIGNING

The Adventures of Santa Fe Sam Santa Fe author Sandi Wright will sign her children’s storybook about a prairie dog named Sam, a super sleuth who goes on a journey and discovers interesting facts about Santa Fe’s past and present. 1p TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS 2012 SOUTH PLAZA NW, 505.242.7204

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BOOK TALK/SIGNING

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PLANET WAVES ARIES (MAR. 20-APR. 19) Resist the temptation to be dishonest, stand up to anyone who is less than forthright. Most people resist straight talk because they expect to be punished for it. There are two big reasons we don’t call out deception. One is the fear of being seen as a liar. Second is to keep the peace, or what passes for peace. There are other mucky, excuses for denial, ranging from social lubrication to the camouflage that deception offers. This is not the time for that. Now is the time to look at the fog, admitting that it exists. It’s time to apply every form of perception to your situation. It’s time to be true to yourself. You may have to face a relationship issue that you’ve wanted to address for a long time. Get used to that idea — the time is nigh. TAURUS (APR. 19-MAY 20) You’ve gone past a point of a deep personal crisis — and now the real work begins. Just as when there’s a fire or an earthquake, the first response process is different than the long-term repair, the same is true for personal matters. You have discovered the places where your integrity is compromised. You have learned the ways in which you need to be more honest with yourself. You have probably figured out that it’s not only “okay” but necessary to use what you know. There is no special time for growth and healing. Many have noted that we’re a culture of shallow breathers, which describes our spiritual condition. Therefore, when in doubt, take a few deep breaths. GEMINI (MAY 20-JUN. 21) Your relationships don’t exist outside of you. There is no “third party” known as the “relationship itself,” though it may seem that way. The risk in perceiving the relationship as a kind of corporate entity is dissociating yourself from a direct experience, and as a direct experience within someone close to you. Ask what’s happening on their end of the universe and listen carefully. This goes for anyone who would fit the definition of partner or close friend. You might check in with those you consider your adversary or enemy. Those, too, are “special relationships” that offer us plenty, and can sometimes be more fruitful than the things we describe as relationships based on love. The question to keep in mind is, “what does this say about me?” Not in the sense of a judgment, but rather a reflection. CANCER (JUN. 21-JUL. 22) Scorpio is your house of playful sex, and the Sun is still there — but two other planets have ventured from Scorpio into Sagittarius. This puts the emphasis onto two themes: one is on what some call spirituality. Another is what some call healing. Typically, sex is considered as “unspiritual” as you can get, and what we think of as healing usually exempts sex. You may be figuring out that not only are these areas of life related, but for you they are the same thing. You might want to investigate the mental constructions that would tell you otherwise. Or, you can experiment with the idea that they are one and the same. This would involve coming out of denial, though it seems that you’ve recently had an experience that helped you do that. Start the process with desire. Try being scrupulously honest about what you want. Forget about why you might want an experience. Consider judgment and guilt forms of dishonesty, and keep going.

By Eric Francis • planetwaves. net LEO (JUL. 22-AUG. 23) Hugh Prather once wrote that it takes ego to see ego. I would add, it takes ego to miss the point entirely. Your human journey needs a container, and for most people that container is this thing we refer to as “me.” We then take that “me” and seek affirmation of our existence in our experiences of other people. At the moment, some of those may feel strange: such as, the more you assert yourself, the less of a response you get. Or you act one way and you get a response that makes no sense. T there is a whole level of response that you cannot see, but soon will. In part this involves the filter you’re looking through, and in part it involves the way someone is cloaking who they really are. Changing either one would go a long way toward clearing up the scene. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP. 22) The heart of the matter is emotional, but that means something different to you than it means to anyone else. To be valid, something has to make sense to you — and there’s a good chance that you’re finally getting some clarity that is starting to feel like “making sense.” I would propose that this issue is going to make sense in a different way every day. Give yourself the space to come to a different revelation that’s related to the prior one but still contains a unique idea. The key is to feel the idea and its implications. Try it on with your physical body and emotions. Translate your discovery into words and decide how you like them. Consider what action you would take if that day’s possibility were true. Then, move on to the next one — with no concern about where you’ll end up. LIBRA (SEP. 22-OCT. 23) You recently came to terms with something, and this has had a liberating effect on you. You’re more of a free spirit than your astrology has enabled you to be the past couple of years, and you seem to have turned a corner that has come with the feeling of desiring freedom. You have greater clarity what it is — and from the way the planets are lining up, that has something to do with your ability to express yourself in words. For a while you may have felt beyond hope of a cohesive idea, much less being able to express it tangibly. Why that has changed may be a mystery — perhaps something that stabilized your tendency to go from one emotional rush to the next. You may have noticed the pain you caused someone, or that some experience caused you — and the result is liberation that comes with acknowledging that truth. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 22) It’s your birthday season, and I have a few messages. One is that this is going to be a good year for money, if you prioritize integrity above all else. Be true to yourself, and to the people in your life. You will have opportunities to do anything and everything but be honest, and which only emphasizes the point. When I used to train professional tarot card readers, I heard several of them say, “But I can’t charge money to help people.” And I would say, “Well what do you want to do, charge money to hurt them?” This defines the first half of the integrity issue. The other half is not kidding yourself about the concepts “hurt” and “help.” If you sell your soul, you cannot buy it back. You have to get it back some other way — it’s better to keep it in the first place.

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SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 22) Two planets have entered your sign — Venus and Mercury. The real-life version of that story may be an encounter that jolted you into a new level of discovery of who you are. It may have come through dreams, and in that dreamy way you may have forgotten what it was. Yet, it’s had an influence on you. It feels like you unexpectedly resolved some old emotional pain. One clue about that pain is that it’s connected not only to your father but to some pattern involving his side of the family. You don’t need to analyze this, but it might help if you understood the connection. Your father had injuries and was subjected to influences that he did not understand. For a while that was the story of your life — and now a new story is finally beginning. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 20) Leadership is about having your act together. Using that as a standard, just about everyone in political and corporate authority today, would need to be described using a different term than “leader.” One story that your charts are telling is that you’re making the connection between emotional integration and your success in the world. By emotional integration, I mean getting the different parts of yourself to have the same conversation, and recognizing that they are aspects of the same whole entity — you. It’s not possible to divide your character (for example, trying to be honest with some people and dishonest with others). It’s useless to be constantly at odds with yourself. Insecurity of any kind simply must become a thing of the past. As you take action on these ideas, you will take yourself more seriously, and so will the people around you. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 19) You’re involved in a process of cleaning up relationship issues, which may involve an encounter, several different experiences or your long-term patterns with others. This has less to do with those others and more with you. You are collecting the parts of yourself that you’ve scattered or invested in others, and are now claiming as your own. Think of this as a form of soul retrieval, or as a spiritual growth experience. In either case, there is a focus on the hidden psychological legacy of your mother. Repeat those words to yourself a few times. Note that such a thing even exists and that it influences you profoundly. Most of the unprocessed material of parents is passed to children — there is plenty. You’ve been in possession of the tools you need for a while; you’re now getting a handle on how to use them. PISCES (FEB. 19-MAR. 20) The time has come to be known for what you are best at, for what you want to be known for and, for who you are. To some extent, your actions speak for you; your reputation precedes you. But you’re the one who has to provide the point of crystallization for an idea, and take the steps to assert yourself. While this takes energy, knowledge and the desire to succeed, most of what you need now is trust. That means trust in yourself, in what you’re offering and that the right people will respond in the ways that are in harmony with your process. Trust also means acting without hesitation or delay. Assert yourself, your message, and push beyond the containers that have held. Then be prepared to do this for a while, until you get the results you want, or something better that you were not expecting — and could not have expected.

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