Issue 154 - April 5th - 18th, 2012 by Local iQ Magazine

CATEGORY

PLACES TO BE

CONCERT

FESTIVAL

Jazz, Deconstructed: Jazz & The Voice 7p, Wed., Apr. 11-25

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POETRY 2012 ABQ Grand Slam Poetry Slam Championship 7:30p, Sat., Apr. 7 Outpost Performance Space 210 Yale SE, 505.268.0044

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ome of the best poets in the nation reside in New Mexico, and to showcase this talent, Outpost will host an evening of intense wordplay, personal expression and rapid thinking. ABQSlams consists of poets who have practiced their art non-stop and have been honing their skills for years. This championship will decide who will earn a spot at the National Poetry Slam in August. ABQSlams, in partnership with New Mexico Literary Arts, has presented poetry slams in Albuquerque since 1995. The Albuquerque group won a national award in 2005, and has consistently placed in the top ﬁve in other years. Some of the poets may include Khalid Binsunni, Eva Crespin, Cuffee, Damien Flores, Zachary Kluckman, Jessica Helen Lopez, Olivia Gatwood and Jasmine “Jazz” Sena. Watch the three-round event and get ready to be amazed at the spectacular array of words. —CW

t’s time to break down and deconstruct jazz into the elements that make up the genre. Jazz, Deconstructed takes a look back at bad cats like Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Herbie Hancock, who were the innovative outlaws of the once taboo genre of music. In the third series of Jazz, Deconstructed, musicians — both local and national — will be focusing on the voice of jazz, whether it is singers, beatboxers or poets. Albuquerque’s Ashley “Say Wut” Moyer will be kicking off the series with her notorious beatboxing skills with accompaniment from Bigawatt, Ipytor and Teetotum. Each Wednesday throughout the month, we’ll be getting a new dose of different voices of jazz. It is a great opportunity to gain insight into the genre that helped change the face of music. —JD

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National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th SW, 505.246.2261

The Kosmos 1715 5th NW, 505.255.9798

EXHIBITION New Mexico International Auto Show 2012 Noon-10p, Fri., Apr. 13; 10a-10p, Sat., Apr. 14; 10a-7p, Sun., Apr. 15 Albuquerque Convention Center 401 2nd NW, 505.768.4575

$5-$8 albuquerquecc.com motortrendautoshows.com

orsches and Beemers and Lambos, oh my! Yes, the New Mexico International Auto Show is rolling into the Duke City this month to provide a huge room full of gleaming eye candy in the form of horsepower and chrome from the world’s ﬁnest automotive companies. The show will feature everything from Audis and Acuras to Volvos and Volkswagens, giving you a glimpse at the newest and hottest cars that are going to hit the market. Other highlights include pre-production models from American carmakers, like the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Ford Mustang, as well as test drives of more than 15 different vehicles right at the show. It will be a great time for a little wishful thinking as we all stare in awe at our dream automobiles, imagining ourselves tearing down the highway behind the wheel of that candy red Ferrari. —JD

here really is not a better way to honor the memory of a world-class guitarist and guitar maker than a concert featuring guitar virtuosos ranging from jazz to salsa. That’s why musicians from all over the world are coming to Albuquerque to pay tribute to Lorenzo Pimentel, whose contributions to the guitar world live on through the music of those who use the guitars Pimentel notoriously crafted for years. Musicians like Cosmic Jazz Trio, Lewie Wickham, Up a Creek and many others will take the stage with their very own Pimentel & Sons guitars to make a new tradition in honor of Lorenzo Pimentel’s legacy. The concert will be an opportunity to experience, ﬁrsthand, the inﬂuence Piemntel & Sons guitars have had on the worldwide music community. —JD

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Hyatt Regency 330 Tijeras NW, 505.842.1234

atched by local curator Val Hollingsworth, this fundraiser blends the best of Albuquerque’s artists, wines and brews into one big good time. More than 30 local artists will sell and donate paintings, sculptures and photography to beneﬁt the Wemagination educational resource center. More than 50 international wineries, 20 breweries and a smattering of local ﬁne restaurants will pair hors d’ oeuvres with adult beverages, while the John Maestas Trio performs jazz. “The coolest part of the event is that along with a company called secondglass.com we put together a smartphone app with which people can rate and write comments about the different wines,” said Joseph Baca, the wine and beer coordinator for the event. “People’s comments and ratings will be streamed on several giant TV screens in live time.” —CO

Pimentel Concert Series: A Tribute Concert Honoring Lorenzo 7p, Sat., Apr. 14

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Albuquerque Fine Wine & Art Festival 5-9p, Fri., Apr. 6

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where to go and what to do: April 5 to 18

FILM Experiments in Cinema v7.9 Mon.-Sun., Apr.16-22 Various locations, 505.235.1852

Free-$7 experimentsincinema.com basementflims.org

ith New Mexico’s rising prominence in the world of film, it only makes sense to start experimenting and pushing the boundaries of cinema. One of the coolest festivals around town is Experiments in Cinema v7.9, a combination of local and international video artists who bring together stimulating films and artistic ideas. These videos have the potential to shape future trends of cultural representation. This seven-day festival highlights contemporary cinema with 65 different films from approximately 25 different countries, blurring the boundaries between any kind of social or cultural barriers. Some of the filmmakers include Silvia De Gennaro (Italy), Christin Bolewski (Germany), Patricia Francisco (Brazil), Daniel Nicolae Djamo (Romania), and Chia Yu Chen (Taiwan). Utilizing local venues to show the films, Experiments in Cinema v7.9 is an excellent option to relax, view some amazing films and soak in the imaginations of artists from around the globe. —CW

MARQUEE

Writers are cool The First Annual Poets and Writers Film Festival illustrates the lives of the scribes on the big screen BY JEFF BERG

he press release from the folks who put together the First Annual Poets and Writers Film Festival opens with the line, “Because writers are cool ... and movies about writers are even cooler.” It’s a statement I would certainly agree with. That aside, April — besides heralding high winds and higher taxes — is also National Poetry Month, and several groups have gotten together with the Guild Cinema to put together this event which will feature five films featuring writers and poets, The Coen brothers movie Barton Fink, starring John Turturro, is one of five films that including two poetry-related will screen as part of the First Annual Poets documentaries (1 of Hearts and Slam Planet) and Writers Film Festival. and three feature films (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, An Angel At My Table and Barton (who wrote about their time in the ‘60s) to Fink) that focus on writers or the craft. Each introduce a screening. It worked really well film will be introduced with a reading by and that showing was packed. So I then a local writer or poet, including two-time ABQSlams winner Danny Solis and National approached Keif with doing a whole festival. Endowment for the Arts award- winning iQ: How were the films selected? poet Lisa Gill. DM: Keif and Eric Bodwell (my producing A visit with Don McIver, one of the partner) and I all got together over beers and organizers (supporters include ABQSlams, started bouncing around films. I liked Fear Local Poets Guild and the Friends of the & Loathing in Las Vegas as a late-night show Public Library) revealed how the five-movie and I know the director of Slam Planet: The event took shape and what War of the Words. Keif wanted attendees can expect. to fill up the whole weekend First Annual Local iQ: How did this come so we wrestled with different about? films that would bring in Poets and different audiences. After Don McIver: I’m always Writers Film hearing Jane Campion’s An interested in getting poets Festival Angel at My Table brought up out in front of audiences that a few times, we went with don’t go to poetry readings. I Various times, Apr. that; and Keif felt Barton think sometimes open 13-15 Fink would be a good fit as mics and slams actually Guild Cinema 3405 Centurn people away from well. So, short answer ... we tral NE, 505.255.1848 attending because people just talked about films that $7 per movie have a negative impression were about writers or writing guildcinema.com of poetry because of how it or penned by famous writers. poetsandwritersfilmfestival.wordpress.com was taught in school. So, I’m iQ: Tell me a bit about the really interested in taking ABQSlams and also about poetry to different venues and you and your work. events. In fact, some of my first readings DM: ABQSlams is the organization that were at breaks between sets of a local band, coordinates all the local slams in town. There so I learned that there are strategies for are four slams in town that hold poetry delivering poems outside of an open mic or slams to qualify people to compete for the slam. local city team, the city championship and So, last year, as I was looking at the Guild the women of the world championship. Once Cinema calendar I noticed that Keif (Hanley, the team (or individual) is chosen, through owner of the Guild Cinema) did a lot of a slam, ABQSlams sets up events and festivals (Gay & Lesbian Film Fest, Italian fundraises to send the team (or individual) to Film Fest, Short Film Fest, Pornotopia), the respective national tournament. and I thought, “What if he did a Poets and I’m actually the co-artistic director of the Writers Film Fest?” I wrote down what Local Poets Guild and in that capacity feel movies I could think of and then thought of my job is to promote poetry, particularly how to integrate poetry and writing into the local poetry and poets around the city. I mix. From there, I came up with a strategy do, however, work full-time at Central New to sell the idea to Keif. He was showing Mexico Community College and am a poet Magic Trip: Ken Kesey’s Search for a Kool Place myself. and I suggested pairing some local writers

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LIFESTYLE

Jewelry designer brings wares to ABQ trunk show

pring has sprung — such a gorgeous and inspiring time! Leave it to the style mavens at Elsa Ross to pave the way for an exceptionally grand season with a trunk show of fabulous proportions. Remember New York Fashion Week 2011, when I cavorted with Manhattan hair guru Ian Dorey, formerly of Chez D’or? He recently survived yet another fashion week, and is coming to Albuquerque to present the trunk show. The her own line, she’s collaborated with designers designer: Get ready to leap out of your seat … such as Marchesa, Yigal Azrouel and Zac Posen. it’s Pamela Love, one of the hottest jewelers in She worked with Opening Ceremony and Spike the industry and runner-up winner of the 2011 Jonze to create a jewelry line inspired by his CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. Dorey is part of film Where the Wild Things Are, and produced Love’s hair team, and also assists in her press custom jewelry for HBO’s True Blood. She is office. I had the good fortune to interview them the first American designer to collaborate with both. British mega-retailer Topshop, with whom The Pamela Love show is April 19–21. I’m she worked to create a jewelry line focused on giving you plenty of advance notice so you can quality and ethical production methods. decongest your calendar, as this is a show not to So, what can we expect from the show? be missed. “We’ll have pieces from every collection,” Dorey In 2006, Love began making her own pieces, said. “Each collection marks new inspiration, so working primarily from the basement of her there is a vast range in pieces.” Brooklyn apartment. Soon, her work caught Want a preview? Check out pamelalovenyc.com. the attention of trendsetters worldwide, and Oh, those cuffs! The statement necklaces! These blossomed into a full-time business. Now are pieces to be cherished forever. working from a studio in New Dorey agrees. York, she works with an inhouse team who manage all “Before working here, I wasn’t Pamela Love production, public relations, much of a jewelry person, but the online and retail sales. pieces I’ve gotten I wear daily. Show And that’s the case for anyone I “All our offices and the design 10a-6p, Thu.-Sat., Apr. know that wears Pam’s designs. studio are one floor of a 19-21 It feels like your special treasure,” building in Manhattan, where Elsa Ross he said. Chelsea meets the Garment 3511 Central NE, District,” Dorey said. “It’s Big thanks to Elsa Ross, Dorey 505.265.2070 amazing to watch the design and Love for bringing this FREE process happen from start to fantastic show to Albuquerque. elsaross.com finish.” See you there, dahling! pamelalovenyc.com Love defies traditional categories of fine or costume jewelry with her materials, ranging from brass and leather to 14-karat gold and precious stones. Her creativity is fueled by her passion for nature and science, as well as astronomy, astrology, religion, magic and folk jewelry. “Imagine if Stevie Nicks watched The Craft every night for a week straight in the Mojave Desert,” Dorey said. Nicely put, sir. Love’s deep connection to the Southwest also drives her inspiration. “Since my first visit to the Southwest when I was young, I have always felt drawn to that part of America. I am so inspired by both Native American and Mexican art and the traditions that infuse those regions—and especially in the mingling of these two different, extremely spiritual cultures,” Love said. “New Mexico is my The Pamela Love Show at Elsa Ross will feature the jewelry of New York designer favorite,” she added. Love, who is one of the hottest designers in Typically, every fashion week, there are only a the industry. Love uses a wide and unique few collections that really make headlines. Love range of materials in her work, including is among these elite few. Beyond the success of gold and crystals, as in these bracelets.

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HEALTH

Proper instruction required for healthy yoga experience

friend of mine came to a wine dinner last week with a brace protecting her right wrist. Although in pain, she was able to swill vino with her left hand, and after her second glass she touted that her injury was from yoga. Her wrist failed during a yoga posture, she said, causing her to tumble to the ﬂoor in an embarrassing mess. As a physician, I have always thought that yoga was an incredibly safe and nurturing activity. I have suggested yoga for many of my patients with aches and pains. I never considered that yoga could possible cause injury. But in this column I have asked Mikhayla Harrell, a prominent yoga instructor in Albuquerque, to comment on my new-found concerns. I asked the following questions, and the answers were written by Harrell.

What are the health benefits of yoga? Yoga is an incredibly beneficial system that incorporates physical movement, breathing techniques and mindfulness practice. Often yoga is viewed just by the style and the physical postures, or asanas, which are being practiced. In reality, however, yoga is a much larger matrix that can help improve stress, anxiety, depression, flexibility, strength, immunity and ultimately peace of mind. Doing a handstand at the wall for one minute, for example, not only increases muscular strength in the upper body and abdominals but it also increases confidence, focus and makes people really happy. Do you remember the feeling you had as

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a kid doing handstands in the park? There has been a lot of press about yoga recently, speciﬁcally two stories in The New York Times written by William J. Broad in anticipation of his forthcoming book The Science of Yoga: The Risks and Rewards. The articles that Broad wrote have sensationalized the potential dangers of the physical asana (posture) aspect of yoga and the sad developments of human interrelationships of master teachers and students in celebrated yogic communities. I encourage practitioners and curious beginners to keep searching for their own “right” answer about yoga, which, of course, only happens through direct experience.

What sort of training is required to begin a program? No specific prerequisites are required to begin yoga, other than a true self evaluation of your fitness and flexibility and the responsible supervision of an instructor. All yoga studios require new students to sign release forms that state that the student is responsible for their pre-existing conditions. In addition, it is standard practice for teachers to check in

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with new students and speciﬁcally address any injuries they may have. It is of utmost importance that a yoga teacher be conscientious while teaching. When a teacher rises to this level of proﬁciency, a beginner or an advanced student can feel physically safe and supported in the same yoga class. However, most yoga studio schedules designate classes by different levels — this is not by accident, this is for your safety and enjoyment.

What injuries have you seen? During the 10 years I have been a yoga instructor I have seen very few yoga-induced injuries. Yoga teaches and enhances skills of kinesthetic awareness (perception of where your body is in space). Over or under correction of certain postures can lead to injury. However, the ability to correct these injuries may be expedited by proper supervised technique. Broad cites some very extreme examples of yoga injuries, such as paralysis and debilitating lumbar injuries, none of which I have ever heard of before or experienced personally or with my students. Rarely, I have witnessed minor injuries of the shoulders, lower back and hamstrings. Most people when injured pull away from whatever activity they were previously engaging in. With yoga, however, using proper structural alignment and continued practice improves recovery time and conﬁdence.

Do you have clients that have injuries that are exacerbated by yoga? Sure. I have a student with an injured rotator cuff and holding plank (push-up pose) for even

a few minutes was impossible for him. He went to his chiropractor, then doctor, and eventually got an MRI — all the while coming to yoga class and simply communicating with his teachers and modifying his own practice accordingly. Now his shoulder is on the mend and it turned out it actually was not a serious rotator cuff issue. Yoga can be extremely therapeutic if you collaborate and communicate your concerns.

Does yoga work to treat some injuries? Yoga can do wonders for a person with preexisting injuries. The alignment of bones and muscles open the optimal flow of energy in the body. If an individual has an injury in any part of the back, legs, shoulders, neck or feet, there are wonderful therapeutic options for pain relief via yoga. If you are one of these people, do not hesitate to book a private session with an experienced yoga instructor that can guide you through the most beneficial practice. Yoga is accessible to all people without a doubt. Yoga does teach moderation and balance, so if finding your own strength, flexibility and equanimity doesn’t feel enhanced by yoga, don’t worry about it. Ultimately if yoga is for you, practicing on a consistent basis will give you more strength, flexibility and joy. For me, over a decade into it, I can’t argue with that. Mikhayla Harrell has been practicing yoga and meditation since 1998 and has been a teacher for a decade. She currently teaches at Bhava Yoga Studio in Albuquerque.

PROFILE

Sound doctor New York City record industry vet makes the move to the Duke City with a truckload of ideas BY JUSTIN DE LA ROSA

t is common to hear about people who want to leave Albuquerque for a larger burg like New York City or L.A. in pursuit of a more successful or exciting career. Howard Wulkan is doing the exact opposite. Wulkan spent years living in NYC and working at record labels and music distribution companies, where he collaborated with a diverse range of artists like Nirvana, Andrea Bocelli, Hole and DJ Shadow. He recently made the move to Albuquerque and has set up a downtown recording studio, where he is working on his Howard own album and other projects, Wulkan such as music OWNER/ composition and PRODUCER, voiceovers for HSW MUSIC such clients as hswmusic.com Samsung, Sperry Top-Sider and OWNER, THE COUNCIL Ralph Lauren. councilpartners.com Local iQ had the opportunity to sit down with Wulkan in his studio and got some insight into his long tenure in the music industry and what inspired his move to the Duke City. “Passion drives me to do what I do,” said Wulkan of his relocation and shifted focus to music licensing with his company, HSW Music. His passion is visible and palpable when the topic turns to music. “I pride myself in not letting them down,” Wulkan said about the agencies he has done work for, who contract HSW for such services as original music, music licensing, sound design and voiceover casting and recording, often for advertising campaigns. Most of us never really consider the music that plays in the background of most commercials we watch. It might seem silly to some that there are people out there who passionately pursue such a musical avenue, but in Wulkan’s view, “Every form of music is valid.” As Wulkan described it, writing music for commercials must be done in a concise and digestible fashion. “A song is only as long as it’s supposed to be,” he said of music in the advertising world. Wulkan’s current musical endeavor is much different than how bands typically approach the writing process. He said agencies that are interested in his music services will hand him a “brief” that summarizes what they’re looking for. Wulkan and his partners, located in New York City and L.A., then collaborate to write music to ﬁt the shape of what the agency needs. They don’t always get it right the ﬁrst time though. “Things will shape-shift, but that

As a music industry veteran, Wulkan obviously has the drive necessary for success in the business ... He’s also in a unique position to help foster the sense of community that’s needed in the music scene, local and otherwise.

keeps it interesting,” said Wulkan. Aside from HSW Music, Wulkan also runs a record label, The Council, featuring acts such as Del The Funky Homosapien and Austin, Texas-based Asteroid Shop. As a longtime musician and veteran in the industry, Wulkan also wants to look local to add to his label. Wulkan said ﬁnding new local music is always an exciting experience, just as much as working with major acts. “I get the same rush watching local bands,” he said of catching his ﬁrst live show in Albuquerque at Burt’s Tiki Lounge. Wulkan’s relocation to the Duke City actually came as a surprise, even to him. Last year, he and his wife took a vacation to New Mexico. “We love the Southwest,” he explained. After spending only a week here, they went back to New York, packed their things and moved westward within a matter of months. Wulkan said life in New York “became counterproductive,” so the move to New

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Music industry veteran Howard Wulkan moved from New York City to the Duke City. Wulkan runs his company HSW Music from Chroma Studios in Downtown Albuquerque, and he plans to get increasingly involved in the local music scene in the coming months.

Mexico was a game-changing breath of fresh air. Now that he’s in Albuquerque, Wulkan is going to start working on a solo album. “I have half of it written in my head,” he said about the album. He’ll be working on it at his studio in Downtown’s Chroma Studios while he is also doing his work for HSW. As a music industry veteran, Wulkan obviously has the drive necessary for success in the business, and he’s also in a unique position at this point in his career to help

foster the sense of community that’s needed in the music scene, local and otherwise. “I want to sustain my life, as well as other artists,” he said of how he sees life unfolding in New Mexico. Albuquerque has gained a great talent with Wulkan. He is already looking forward to having a street party full of live, local music outside Chroma Studios on May 5. It will be a great experience to sit back and watch as Wulkan sets his roots in the Duke City and becomes part of the local music scene.

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DRINK

igars and cognac? Sure! Cigars and scotch? Of course! But cigars and cocktails? Well, that depends. Typically cocktails can be too acidic and sweet to pair nicely with the rich smoke of a cigar. I designed this cocktail to enhance the encounter of a nice puff of a cigar and a chilly New Mexico spring evening. Jim Beam recently released Honey Tea, a new addition to the Red Stag line of infused bourbons. With profound honey flavors and a hint of tea on the finish, I thought this would be miraculous paired with a cigar. With the addition of Captain Morgan’s Black Spiced Rum, aged in double charred blackened oak barrels and with flavors of clove and cassia bark, the two married perfectly for a cigarfriendly cocktail.

Captain Jim’s Hot Tea Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Red Stag Honey Tea 1 oz. Captain Morgan’s Black Spiced Rum .75 oz. Fresh lemon juice 1 tsp Sugar Method: In a saucepan over medium to low heat, combine all ingredients and stir. Warm the ingredients, being careful not to allow them to boil PHOTO BY WES NAMAN (alcohol evaporates at 173 F, so if you’re not sure, grab a thermometer Kate Gerwin is the bar manager at Imbibe Cigar Bar in Nob Hill, the vice president of or you will lose your booze to the angels). Pour ingredients into a the USBG (United States Bartender’s Guild) New Mexico and the President of LUPEC heat-safe glass and garnish with a cinnamon stick and a twist. Light (Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails) New Mexico. up your favorite cigar and enjoy!

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FOOD

Sunchokes add culinary brightness to the kitchen

or as many linguistic reasons as culinary reasons, Jerusalem artichokes are another one of my key ingredients. Firstly, they aren’t from Jerusalem. It is believed that the name Jerusalem comes from the Italian word for sunflower, girasole, as early Italian immigrants referred to the plants. Secondly, they aren’t artichokes. If anything makes for a tasty kitchen staple, it’s a misnomer tuber with an incredibly satisfying crunch. Jerusalem artichokes, also commonly referred to as sunroots or sunchokes, are a species of sunflower that grow with little effort in fertile soils. While the top 4 to 10 feet of the plant look exactly like your garden variety sunflower — the ones you end up with when you toss wild bird seed willy nilly around your backyard — the goodness underground is what excites me. At the base of that prickly stem is a gnarly network of tubers that packs a mean meal. Local farmers usually harvest these starchy rockstars in the fall, when the bright yellow flowers have fallen and the stems have turned brown and dry. But these tuberous networks are massive and sometimes these farmers miss one or two or a couple hundred pounds, and when the farmer goes to turn the dirt for a new planting season, voila! He shows up at my restaurant in late March with a boatload of sunchokes. Jackpot! Visually, sunchokes resemble ginger root. They are usually tan in color —though they can be white, red or purplish — about 3 inches in length, and seem to have chubby finger-like growths. That misnomer name that thrills me to no end gives some indication of their flavor: eaten raw, they taste just like artichokes. When purchasing sunchokes, look for firm, crisp tubers. They should be refrigerated. Don’t worry about how much dirt is on them, but do look at the ends. If the ends are excessively black and soft, that may indicate rot and potential wasted product. Completely flaccid tubers should be avoided, as they won’t crisp up. Once you get your sunchokes home, fill a sink basin with cold, clean water and dump them in. Use a vegetable brush to give them each a gentle-but-thorough scrub. Set them to dry on a cookie sheet lined with a clean, dry dishtowel. Once they are dry, store them in the refrigerator in a paper bag or pillowcase to allow them to breathe, but keep them covered. If you have a lot of sunchokes, a

cool, dark place like a wine cellar is a good idea for storage. In the kitchen, sunchokes are used as root vegetables. They can, like carrots, be eaten straight out of the ground. When in surplus, they can be boiled into mushy oblivion, puréed and strained into gorgeous, delicately flavored soup. Raw, they are slightly sweet, nutty and reminiscent of artichokes. The skin is edible. At Jennifer James 101, we like to slice them thinly, skin-on, and toss them into a salad of sultry butter lettuce leaves with sliced almonds and shaved parrano robusto. It’s like eating three different versions of the same flavor, texture and shape. Super simple, super flavorful. However, our all-time favorite preparation of sunchokes is the basic oven roasting. Heat the oven to 400 F. Over medium heat, heat an ovenproof skillet and add enough neutral cooking oil or clarified butter to coat the bottom. Cut the tubers in half, lengthwise. Season the cut-side with a smidge of kosher salt. Off the burner (so it doesn’t flare up on you), add the sunchokes, cut-side down, to the pan. Return the pan to the burner. When the cut-side of the sunchokes is a light golden brown, give them a gentle toss and put the pan into the oven. Roast for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and knife tender (stick a paring knife in one: little resistance = doneness). This makes an easy side dish that can be dressed up or down for nearly any occasion. We use a simple garnish of gremolata (fresh chopped parsley, lemon zest and garlic), but they are also really tasty doused lightly with fresh lemon juice. And the leftovers make a rather satisfying snack when dipped into herbed aïoli. Nelle Bauer is co-chef/co-owner of Jennifer James 101. She has been known to forage for mid-afternoon snacks and arrive triumphant with a handful of raw sunchokes.

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WINE

Austrian wines more than a waltz in a Freudian ‘sip’

f you have read this column more than a few times, you may have noticed that the weather is a theme in my wine recommendations. For all wine drinkers, both amateur and professional, the weather is a powerful, if unseen influence on which bottle we reach for in our wine rack. Our unique high desert spring is in effect here in New Mexico, and we will still have one or two more freezes left before income taxes are due. For March, April and May, our high and low temperatures are not unlike the weather in Austria: highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s. What do you drink in such temperate weather? Not summertime crisp, cold sauvignon blanc or albarino, and certainly not wintertime cabs and syrahs. This month I encourage the wine wallflowers out there to fire up some Johann Strauss, step out on the floor, and waltz with the red wines of Austria.

On the Fritz I know that if you’re reading Local iQ, you are savvy and educated, so what comes to mind when you think Austria? The 20th Century decadence of Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and Viennese coffee shops? The aforementioned Strauss and his Blue Danube Waltz? Mozart? Perhaps you think of the man who brought the couch and the Kleenex box together,

me the reason that they seal the top with a bottle cap gets a large wine map of France. For a few dollars more you can pick up the “Basic” from Claus Preisinger at Quarters and Jubilation (around $20). The Basic is a blend of 90 percent Zweigelt and 10 percent St. Laurent, one of the grapes used in the hybridizing of Zweigelt. Sigmund Schlomo Freud. Well, in the early 1920s (about the same time Freud was losing the last of his initial devoted followers) a man named Fritz Zweigelt in Klosterneuburg, Austria, created a hybrid red grape that came to be called by his name. This forever makes it the last grape in the alphabet. From the winemaker’s point of view, the Zweigelt grape is a Prius: low maintenance and high mileage. It buds out late and ripens early, thereby avoiding the crummy weather at the beginning and end of the growing season. Perhaps due to its hybrid origins, Zweigelt is often a perfect blend of fresh cherry fruit and peppery spice. A great food wine, I recommend you try it on its own ﬁrst, and see what you feel like eating after. The only single varietal available right now on our local shelves is from Berger at Quarters for $14.99, and the ﬁrst person to email

You Say Tomato I say … Before I introduce you to our next grape, I have a pop history quiz: What do you think of when you hear “Austro-Hungarian Empire”? A) The crazy Serb that shot Arch Duke Ferdinand and started the First World War. B) How awesome or lame your high school history teacher was. C) The fact that there are now nine separate countries that used to fall under the same ﬂag, and you don’t remember who was on which side. Or D) I thought this column was about wine. This mini history lesson is important to endure before you go to the wine shop and seek out our next grape, Blaufränkisch. This grape has many aliases, as the former Empire has separated back into the 11 countries that comprised it in the 19th century. In Hungary they call it Kekfrankos; in Germany they call it Lemberger and Limberger. Why is this important? Because when you go to Jubilation and ask for

Kekfrankos, you will get a delicious bottle of blaufränkisch for about $22 from Weninger. This grape needs a little warmth to flourish, so Austria and Hungary provide an ideal climate. It ripens later than Zweigelt, so its fruit flavors are darker and more intense. This means it can play well with other grapes in the same bottle, and its tannic structure even allows it to handle some oak if the winemaker isn’t heavy handed. Overall, it is lighter to medium bodied, which makes it a perfect quaff for early New Mexico spring, much like French Gamay is great in the late fall. The combination of spice and fruit and medium body make it ideal for those transitional dishes of the season like stews and braises, as well as spring game dishes (I’m talking lamb, not March Madness). If you really want the low-down on blaufränkisch, go see Robert at Artichoke Café. His last name is Lemberger, after all, and he is officially New Mexico’s biggest Blaufränkisch/Kekfrankos/ Lemberger fan. He might even have a Lemberger from the United States hiding out. If you know the answer to the Berger Bottle Cap question above, I’ve got a French wine map with your name on it. As always I welcome your feedback, questions and experiences with food and wine tasting at sam@local-iq.com. Cheers

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Energy efﬁciency a luxury item that must be afforded

f you have memories of energy efficiency in the 1970s, what jumps into your head may be deprivation. Not leaving the lights on, not letting the water run, not being able to drive over 55 mph. All of us have at least one relative who saves rubber bands, clips coupons and keeps their house uncomfortably cold, all while chiding the rest of us for our extravagance. If Uncle Al is your mental image of energy efficiency, throw it out. After an energy efficiency update to your house, the only thing people will notice is how comfortable it is — no drafts, no cold rooms, no hot rooms. The 10 percent of Americans who have taken energy efficiency to a level of discomfort are saving money and helping the planet, but they are giving energy efficiency a bad name. We don’t need 10 percent of the people cutting their energy use by 80 percent. We need 80 percent of the population cutting their energy use by 50 percent. And deprivation doesn’t sell very well. America is good at technological progress, so you will be delighted to know that items that were expensive and unreliable 10 years ago are now even more energy efficient, cost less and work beautifully. During the time it took for the stereo system to become an iPod, the same advance has happened in energy efficiency. Energy efficiency isn’t going to deprive you of your luxuries; it is going to make sure they are powered off when you don’t use them. Consider some of these modern improvements to boost your home’s energy savings: • The low-flow shower heads that turned hot water into a needle-like cold spray are gone.

You can now get luxury Kohler “rainfall” showerheads that save more water than that ugly spray nozzle. • I first ran into compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) 10 years ago in a cheap motel. When I hit the light switch, there was a flicker, then a dim glow that slowly grew to a creepy yellow light that made me look like the bride of Frankenstein in the mirror. Today’s CFLs come in a range of colors from “daylight” to “warm” and come on instantly. • In many cases energy efficiency is a luxury item

you can’t afford not to buy. Your old harvest-gold refrigerator, with the broken shelf, uses energy so inefficiently it’s as if you signed a lifetime contract with a rent-to-own appliance store. The shiny new fridge with working drawers, carefully chosen for its energy efficiency, will keep your food the exact same temperature. What’s not to like? • Some houses may benefit from an air-lock entry — a small room with a door at each end which keeps cool or warm air from leaving the house. Your airlock room could provide a beautiful update to the front of your house, provide much needed storage and pay you back in both energy efficiency and home value. • If you aren’t using the southern exposure of your house for passive solar heating, a solar greenhouse with a heat sink (such as a brick or tile floor) can provide an attractive way to turn our sunny winter days into free heat for your home. It’s a project unlike any other remodeling, and will pay back more than the cost of the

addition. And you can grow tomatoes and basil in the winter. Here’s my challenge: Research home energy efﬁciency and pick 10 things to do, preferably the ones that save the most money. If you hit one you just can’t live with, like carrying wet laundry outside to dry on sub-zero days, skip that and pick the next one. Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Brag about how great it is to come home to a house where the programmable thermostat turns up the heat just before you get home from work. Energy saving is fun — in fact it can be a little addictive. If eventually you ﬁnd yourself with several thousands dollars in energy savings, don’t blame me. Remind yourself that you shouldn’t scare off the beginners — you don’t want to become Uncle Al. Kristy Dyer is an analyst for renewable energy in New Mexico. She moved to the state to study the universe at the Very Large Array and stayed to enjoy the 310 days of sunshine.

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PETS

Give your dog a chance to outgrow her puppy reputation

e all know that the person we are now is quite different than the child we once were. All of us go though changes as the decades pass. Our lives are a series of challenges and learning experiences that we build upon to be the person we eventually become as adults. Personally, at any phase in my own life, I would never want to be compared to the child I was in first-grade or, heaven forbid, high school. Unfortunately, this is exactly what people do when it comes to their dog’s behavior. Many dogs’ fates are determined by their behavior as puppies, without getting the benefit of the changes that will come with training, growth and maturity. Too many people have said to me, “He urinated on my best wool rug and that was it. He was outside after that.” I do know that with some dog owners, the first impression can be a lasting one, but it does not typically tell the whole story. For instance, if you met someone for the first time and they were snippy or terse, it would be easy for you to be wary of them and label them as an angry person. However, on subsequent encounters perhaps they were rational and kind. As it turns out, the first time you met them they were just having a bad day. Through our experiences we learn to give people the benefit of the doubt and a second

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chance. Why is it that some people do not offer this same opportunity to their dogs? I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard from dog owners who say they treat their adult dog based on their behavior when they were puppies. The best example of this is the owner who keeps their dog out in the yard because he soils in the house and chews everything up. When I ask them when the last time they had their dog in the house they say, “Two years ago.” Yikes! Good thing our parents didn’t do this to us! If the dog is not kept in the house and properly taught the appropriate behavior, how do they know what is expected of them? Puppies or new adult dogs need time to acclimate to their new home. With proper guidance they learn where to eliminate and what is appropriate to chew on. Dogs go through developmental stages, much more quickly than humans (think dog years). When properly supervised, instructed and guided with an understanding of their needs, our dogs

not only learn how to live peaceably in our homes but can also greatly improve our living experience. Just so you know, all guide dogs and service dogs started out as pooping puppies! A young puppy needs to eliminate quite frequently. With regular trips outside and conﬁnement in the house, within a few weeks they can learn not to “go” in the house. Similarly, if you recently adopted an adult dog, she may be jumping on counters and chewing shoes. But with adequate exercise, restrictions and appropriate chew toys, in no time she too will learn what appropriate behavior is acceptable in your home. Remember, just like you, your dog may be going through a learning stage, and any behavior they learn is not necessarily set in stone. So give your new dog a break and understand that while the ﬁrst months can be challenging, this stage is only a glimpse of the wonderful dog she will grow up to be. Take heart that with proper guidance from you, those challenging behaviors will only last a few months. Susan Reaber, CPDT-KA, is an Animal Humane New Mexico animal behavior specialist. She teaches puppy and adult training classes and assists pet parents through Animal Humane’s free pet behavior helpline: 505.938.7900.

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Courting players Among the many public tennis courts in Albuquerque are some hidden gems BY TOBY SMITH here are approximately 170 public tennis courts at 40-some venues across Albuquerque. The courts run the gamut from great to poor, the latter being small in number. Can you say “ﬁssure?” Best courts in the city are made up of laykold, a textured, synthetic color coating laid over concrete. Least liked are courts of unpolished gray concrete, served straight up. Most of the city courts have the much-preferable nylon nets rather than the clanky, unforgiving metal jobs. You can play at high schools, when not used by Albuquerque Public Schools, but not at all high schools. For instance, Eldorado has six good courts with nylon nets, windscreens and even some sideline barriers. Sandia High School’s tennis courts are padlocked, the result of repeated vandalism. Only two big tennis centers in the city, Jerry Cline, at Louisiana and Constitution, and Sierra Vista, at Montano NW, near Taylor Ranch Road, charge a fee to play, but prices are remarkably low. If you’re an adult, $2 will get you a court for two hours. For reservations, lessons and program information, call 505.848.1381, 505.764.1510 (Jerry Cline) or 505.897.8815 (Sierra Vista). A handful of well-maintained public courts in Albuquerque are not well known. Here are four

out-of-the-way jewels where you can play for free:

Glenwood Hills Tennis Courts The cross streets are Calle de Tierra and Della Longa NE, but you had better use a map. And that may be on purpose. Down a stepped slope, concealed from view, are two neat and pristine courts. No playground, no picnic area, just the two superb tennis courts. it’s an adopt-a-park, but anyone can use it. Thanks, Anderson family, for taking care of this beauty.

Columbus Park Near the end of a cul-de-sac on Guadalupe Trail at General MacArthur NW lie four superb courts with nylon nets and lights (a rarity) for night play. Vines clinging to back fences provide shade and wind protection. Though the courts are close to Montano Road, trafﬁc noise is imperceptible. A can’t-beat-it site.

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Stardust Skies Park, set back off Pennsylvania and Bellrose NE, just south of Montgomery, often gets overlooked but features two well-maintained tennis. To reach the courts, park on Bellrose, then stroll across the grass and take a wooden footbridge over an arroyo.

some patchwork. Playable, but chipping and ﬂaking of the laykold surface is apparent. Even so, this is as attractive a setting as any tennis player might desire.

Stardust Skies Park No park in Albuquerque has a better name. Set back off Pennsylvania and Bellrose NE,

just south of Montgomery, this place gets overlooked. Two well-maintained courts feature their own small backboard and bench. To reach the courts, park on Bellrose, then stroll across the grass and take a wooden footbridge over an arroyo. Clean and tidy. Plenty of trash cans may be the reason.

High Desert Park Two courts, just off Academy NE and half-amile east of Tramway, are cozily tucked in the middle of a residential development. The Sandia foothills loom but a high lob away. The park is xeriscaped, including a plot of native plants with identiﬁcation markers. Five stone picnic benches, two basketball courts and an open ﬁeld complete the space. The courts are due for

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the restaurant industry is a tough but rewarding one, especially for the select few in town that have gone from eatery to establishment to gloriﬁed institution

f a restaurant doesn’t have a website, it says one of two things: 1) The restaurant owner is too busy feeding people to take the time to develop a proper Internet marketing strategy.

2) Perhaps, when the restaurant’s doors ﬁrst opened to the public, websites hadn’t been invented yet. Now, number two is not really a good reason to ignore the Internet. On the other hand, if a restaurant has managed to stay open for decades, it has had a heck of a head start on its competition. Restaurants, lots of them, come and go. Sometimes they manage to stay open for years, others, just

months. But for a restaurant to continue to survive and/or thrive for 20, 30 or 40 years or more, that’s a pretty huge achievement in such a ﬁckle, trendconscious industry. Every spring, Local iQ features new restaurants that have taken on one of the most difﬁcult entrepreneurial ventures: feeding people. This year, we decided to celebrate the achievements of just some of the Duke City’s more seasoned eateries. Most of our readers are already well familiar with some, or all of them. Others of you, less so. Let this serve as a reintroduction to just a few of the city’s favorite eats. We’re happy to report their stoves are still lit, and their doors are still open.

Old Town institution La Crépe Michele specializes in savory fare such as the appetizer plate Les Escargot, pictured here. The eatery is one of a select handful in Albuquerque that have weathered the vagaries of the restaurant business and managed to thrive for 20, 30 or 40 years or more.

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peakeasies have made a bit of a comeback in recent years, even though they are completely legal nowadays. If any restaurant in town could pull it off the way they used to, it is Monte Carlo Liquors & Steak House. But Monte Carlo, located just west of the Rio Grande on Central Avenue, is far from a speakeasy. Sure, the front door leads to a package liquor store, but there are no secret passwords here and no hidden doors. And though the exterior doesn’t hint at the warm, bustling interior, every diner of any age is welcome. This is a family operation through and through. Founded in 1970 by Mike and Angelina Katsaros, the restaurant is still operated by the Katsaros family, who uphold its deep-rooted Greek-lineage with delicious, well-seasoned souvlaki, Greek chicken and baklava. But the real draw at Monte Carlo is the hand-cut steaks on the menu that, while seasoned and prepared in a fairly simple manner, somehow exude an ultrarich savoriness not found at any other steakhouse in town. For many locals, Monte Carlo is the kind of place where you take the family on the weekend for a down-to-earth, wind-down dinner. Yet, I am conﬁdent in saying that there are many more longtime denizens who have yet to discover what lies within Monte Carlo’s non-descript walls. That, unfortunately is their loss, because family-owned steakhouses this genuine offer a much better and more memorable experience than the corporate variety on the thoroughfare that seems to be the only choice for many carnivores. Eat here once and you’ll eat here for life. —KH

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n one form or another, Antiquity Restaurant has been around for more than 50 years, with a reputation as a secret/hidden spot for romantic and “old-school” dining. The interior of this Old Town gem is other-worldly, and the name “Antiquity” makes sense the minute you walk in the door. There is no full bar, but any wine aﬁcionado will be more than pleased with the extensive list presented upon being seated. Pair your wine with something off the sumptuous menu, like the Chateaubriand for Two, carved table side, served with béarnaise sauce, fresh vegetables and sautéed mushrooms. Or try the Tenderloin and Shrimp Brochette — tenderloin, shrimp, mushrooms and vegetables served on a skewer with teriyaki sauce. And save room for dessert, like the Polyczenta — ground walnuts with cream, wrapped in a crepe and drizzled with hot chocolate. Delicious food, impeccable service and a beautiful setting — if Antiquity’s still hidden from you, go ﬁnd it now. —SJW

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Mannie’s Restaurant ESTABLISHED 1965 2900 CENTRAL SE, 505.265.1669

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Scalo Northern Italian Grill ESTABLISHED 1986 3500 CENTRAL SE, 505.255.8781

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Town House Restaurant

ESTABLISHED 1963

e say it over and over again: When it comes to Albuquerque steakhouses, Paul’s is a gem. Paul Larson opened this restaurant in 1971, and it’s now run by his son Eric. The deep dark booths, the feel of a different time and some of the best prime rib you will ever sink your teeth into, makes it a tried-and-true treasure. Many surmised the ban on smoking in local eateries might put a dent in the clientele here, who loved to sit in one of the booths, sip on a well-poured bourbon on the rocks and share a shrimp cocktail over long conversations — all with a cigarette in hand, of course. But today you walk in and see that Paul’s patrons are still here, with their familiar faces beaming up from the full tables, savoring the the loaves of bread served with balls of butter, the peppered rib eye steak and the not-to-be-forgotten cheesecake. Eric Larson always makes the rounds to make sure you are happy, just like his father did. Paul’s Monterey Inn offers tradition at its best. —SJW

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El Modelo ESTABLISHED 1929 1715 2ND SW, 505.242.1843

Golden Crown Panaderia ESTABLISHED 1976 1103 MOUNTAIN NW, 505.243.2424

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Mr. Powdrell’s Barbecue House ESTABLISHED 1962 5209 4TH NW, 505.345.8086

India Kitchen ESTABLISHED 1982 6910 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.884.2333

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Barelas Coffee House ESTABLISHED 1978 1502 4TH SE, 505.843.7577

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amily owned and family run, the Trombino’s have built a home for delicious food, one of the city’s truer Italian bistros and a comfortable space that keeps the locals coming back time and time again. One thing we love about places like Trombino’s Bistro Italiano is that they are built on family lineage and history, and as patrons we get to sit, dine and soak up the atmosphere. What’s more, this family’s past is pretty darn cool — from Luigi Trombino who came to the U.S. in the 1930s, to grandson Mario and his wife Violet who traveled from Chicago to New Mexico in the 1960s, to their son Ray, who is in the kitchen at Trombino’s today. It is what comes out of the kitchen that has made Trombino’s an Albuquerque dining institution. Anyone recall Trombino’s hamburgers in the Northeast Heights? Well, now they offer a lovely list of Italian wines that go impeccably with dishes from the delicious menu, like fruitti di mare, or our favorite, eggplant parmesan. Of course, ﬁnish the meal off with the tiramisu. As far as Italian joints go, this is the spot. —SJW

ho knew that the venerable Jack Martin’s: Enrico’s Restaurant, which offered fine dining in a country Italian atmosphere at the corner of Gibson and San Pedro, would one day become such a hot spot for some of the city’s best New Mexican food? It was 1976 when Roberta Finley took over the location and gave Albuquerque its first taste of Cervantes. With the Veterans and Lovelace Hospitals just across the street, and Kirkland Air Force Base just a stone’s throw away, it soon became the nook for drinks and delicious New Mexico fare for the residents and workforce on the southeast side of town. For the rest of us who have found this place and come to love it, we know the red chile is sublime. Whether you sit in the open and well-lit dining room or sink down in the red velvet-walled lounge, the Huevos Rancheros with carne adovada or the Steak Asada (14 oz. New York cut with pico de gallo or red or green chile) are sure to set your soul on fire. Finley, her daughter Iris and the rest of the family make this dining abode feel like home, every time you sit down. —SJW

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radition. There is something wonderful and heartwarming about a favored restaurant that is packed full of history and topped off with delicious things to consume. Some 38 years ago, the members of the Villa family planted themselves in one of Old Town’s oldest and most original buildings, dating back to 1785. What we have today is a treasure, from the cool adobe rooms ﬁlled with nostalgia in the forms of “Western-style” portraits of the folks who made High Noon Restaurant & Saloon happen, to the furnishings and decor (one piece is the paneling on the front of the bar, which was rescued from the Huning Castle when it was torn down). Having the ﬁrst full liquor license in Old Town made this a great locale to sit and enjoy a margarita in the Santo Room. Dine in one of the other niches, with yummy offerings such as ancho-cherry barbecue short ribs, or the brown sugar cured beef tenderloin. Or, check to see if the Big Game Trio might be available. With Chef Kelly Garrigan now in the kitchen, expect savory dishes coming out to happy diners. If you have not been to High Noon in a couple of years, head back, as the Villas have really upped their presentation. Family. Customs. It’s all good. —SJW

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hy is it so difficult to come up with an answer when asked what your favorite New Mexican food restaurant is? Maybe that’s just true for me. However, I have been refining my top favorites over the past 30 or so years and have placed Mary y Tito’s high on that list. Reason number one is the flavor of the red chile — rich, slightly bitter/never sweet and lush, like savory velvet draping for the palate. Reason number two is longevity. Tito Gonzales opened up this unassuming, honest restaurant in 1963 with his wife Mary Ann Gonzales, after retiring from the fire department. Since then, it has remained a constant reminder to locals and loyal patrons of just how good New Mexican food can be, even after his passing more than two decades ago. This is particularly true with this restaurant’s signature dish, carne adovada. Served as a pizza, a burrito, on eggs and so much more, the carne adovada here is top notch, to say the least. Some consider it the best in the state. The third reason Mary y Tito’s ranks high on my list is family. Now, that can be said for many restaurants in the Duke City, but here, the family feeling resonates throughout the very modest atmosphere in a way that makes it seem like you are eating at your grandmother’s house. This, despite the fact that neither of my grandmothers knew how to cook food like this. —KH

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hen you walk through the door of Pelican’s original location on Montgomery, you feel like you are back in the 1970s, and it’s a good and groovy feeling. Pelican’s is a true phoenix, as it literally rose from the ashes when it caught ﬁre just a short time after opening (I can even recall watching the smoke and ﬂames from my mom’s house in Sandia Heights). They rebuilt and have maintained a steady presence on our foodie landscape after all these years. A few decades later, Pelican’s decided to give the west side of town a taste as well. Consistency of a beloved menu, a very affable staff and usually knowing one or two of the diners at the table near yours makes it a more-than-comfortable place to sit and enjoy dinner. Whether you are digging into the bottomless salad bowl, devouring the coconut shrimp or enjoying the covered patio with a plate of topless oysters and sipping on a Dirty Bird (their take on the dirty martini), you will be a happy bird yourself. Some of us have been exactly that for all of Pelican’s 37 years. —SJW

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mid all the New Mexico-esque places in Old Town for either shopping or getting a bite to eat, if you meander down the right passage you might find a very fine taste of France — through the door of La Crêpe Michel. For decades this has been an auspicious hideaway for savvy lovers of delicious crêpes and other savory fare. Consider the sandwich names that roll off the tongue (and tantalize it too), like the Filet de Boeuf, the Saumon Frais and the Thon et Onion, to name just a few. In the late 1980s, Claudie Zamet-Wilcox bought the restaurant and revamped the menu. This pleased even more fans, who today nestle in one of the small yet very charming rooms, sipping wine or coffee and smiling through their entire experience. And you will be very naughty if you do not partake in dessert. Try the Charlotte (home-made ladyfinger cake, with different flavors daily) or the over-the-top crème brûlée (also with different flavors daily). It’s definitely a spot where you will feel comfortable conversing with folks at other tables, as you are THAT close — that’s part of the enchantment. —SJW

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n today’s turn-and-burn restaurant scene, one would probably not be wise to open a restaurant that serves a potent hot dog topping from a matchbook-sized building adorned with a wrought iron walk-up window surrounded by a large uncovered parking lot. At least not from a restaurant consultant’s point of view. Good thing, then, that the Dog House Drive In opened up shop in the 1960s in Downtown Albuquerque and, along with making the wise investment to craft one of the more memorable neon signs in town, has taken time to hone such a well-seasoned eatery. The restaurant has moved only once since its initial opening and remains one of the city’s most beloved dining institutions. Is this due to its unique, spicy blend of chile that tops the split-down-the-middle-dogs (of which casual diners should be fairly warned)? That would be my guess, since I have become only slightly addicted to the chile cheese dogs since I had my very ﬁrst bite. I also have a feeling that the Dog House was once a cool hangout for teenagers who have now grown and continue to fuel their nostalgia there. Whatever the reason, Burqueños should consider themselves fortunate to have one of the country’s most unique hot dog joints inside its own backyard. When you show up here, be hungry, have time on your hands, have cash on you (plastic and checks are not accepted) and it would be best to order a milkshake to douse the ﬁre that the chile is sure to start in your mouth. —KH

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ts facade alone gives it away as an Albuquerque tradition. If you were to judge this book by its cover, you might guess that the Frontier Restaurant serves standard American breakfast fare in a down-home, no-frills environment. You would be right, of course, but as any New Mexican worth the chile in their garage freezer knows, there is so much more that goes into the story, particularly in the form of red and green chile. Larry and Dorothy Rainosek first opened the doors of the Frontier in 1971. For many years (from the early ‘90s till ‘08), those doors didn’t close for business, remaining open 24/7. Though the all-night hangout aspect is a memory — most likely a bittersweet one for former UNM students who crammed for big tests at the Frontier late into the night — the restaurant is still the go-to joint for late-night eats, conversation and most intriguing of all, people-watching. Whether it’s the food, the colorful variance of people, the remarkable efficiency of the entire operation or the eyes of John Wayne that look back from the art on the walls, the Frontier possesses a magical formula for success that is far more valuable than any single secret recipe. I suspect all of the above is the reason that this institution holds a very special place in the heart of most every Burqueño who has ever waited for the flashing green light that tells them, “It’s your turn to order.” If you had to paint a picture that captured the essence and pulse of Albuquerque, you would be wise to set up your easel at Central and Cornell. Just ask the folks who have moved away and likely salivate at every post of a breakfast burrito or buttery sweet roll that shows up on their Facebook news feed. Utter the word “Albuquerque,” and that barn-like facade is most likely what pops into their thought bubble. —KH

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Local eateries are gone, but not forgotten BY STEVEN J. WESTMAN

or those of us who have lived in Albuquerque for more than four or five decades, we all recall many places to nosh that are now wiped off the landscape. Long before “foodie” was a common term, way before Chili’s and Applebee’s dotted every major intersection of our city, and back when men did not wear flip flops when they went out to eat, Albuquerque was home to some unique, gone-but-not-forgotten eateries. Let’s salute some of those places that might have been dear to your heart. • At the Sunport, we had an original Fred Harvey restaurant, The Kachina Room. It was not just a destination for travelers flying in and out, but a wonderful place for a baconwrapped filet mignon. • The original Petroleum Club set atop the Bank of New Mexico building at Gold and 3rd Street. This private dining locale featured dress codes (per the general manager, Claus Andersen, a northern Germanic man who was larger than life) and some of the best seafood in town. • You might have sat and had lunch with your grandfather at Diamond Jim’s in

Winrock Center, sipping a Roy Rogers while he enjoyed a scotch on the rocks. • How about your ﬁrst taste of escargot at the dark and lavish Al Montes, on Rio Grande? • The lavosh cracker bread with havarti cheese appetizer at Rio Grande Yacht Club is sorely missed. • Who can forget Mama Mia’s Italian Restaurant, with its deep-in-the-wall booths? • An elegant night of eating out might have meant dining in one of the city’s hotel restaurants, like the Crystal Room (in the Four Seasons on Carlisle) or Nicole’s (in the Uptown Marriott) or Alfredo’s (at the Western Skies Motor Hotel). • Off of Old Town was Smiroll’s, a hot spot for northern Italian cuisine, with meandering rooms and walls etched with murals of the country’s cities — and the affable Luise taking care of you. • The architecture alone at New China Town was enough to draw you inside, but the yummy fare and good times in the Polynesian Lounge, with Freddie Kekaulike Baker making music, has many of us still telling stories about nights in that place.

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2012 SPRING

Desert Fish is dedicated to providing fresh seafood to Albuquerque. The following are selections from our new brunch menu available Saturday & Sunday from 12pm-3pm. Please see our website for full menu.

Dining Menus — SAMP L E ME NU — Raw Bar Varieties change daily to ensure freshness and quality

Country Fried Oysters buttermilk biscuit / shrimp bacon gravy 9

Baked French Toast piñon syrup / fresh fruit 8

Fresh Rock Shrimp Frittata three eggs / majon cheese / hand-cut trufﬂe fries 12

Grilled Salmon two eggs / hand-cut trufﬂe fries / Hollandaise 16

Fried Rock Shrimp Tamale house-made red chile / two eggs / bacon

Spring is in the air and food is on our minds. The following Spring Dining Menu Guide is meant to tease the taste buds of all those local foodies who are expectedly drooling in anticipation over the new dining season.

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Positively 4th St.

Farm & Table

Ezra’s Place, Sophia’s Place

Celebrate local food! Join us for dinner or weekend brunch and enjoy seasonal dishes created from scratch with ingredients sourced from local farmers and from our on-site farm. Dishes will satisfy the omnivore as well as the vegetarian!

EZRA’S HOURS Now open for breakfast & lunch! M-F, 11am-9pm, Sat. 9am-9pm, Sun. 9am-2pm SOPHIA’S HOURS M-F, 7am-3pm / Sat. & Sun 9am-2pm

The Grove Café and Market An artisan café serving breakfast all day, brunch and lunch with coffee, tea and wine. Featuring local and organic foods and a specialty market.

Food specials changing daily

— SAMPLE MENU — — SAM PLE ME N U —

Roasted beet & arugula salad

Ezra’s

with pears, Old Windmill goat cheese & red chile-candied pecans, drizzled with raspberry apple cider vinaigrette

Duck Enchiladas With tomatillo sauce, black beans, basmati rice and salad. $13

Rustic quinoa salad & roasted root vegetables

NY Strip Steak

over mixed local greens served with a panko-encrusted goat cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette (12-year-old balsamic)

With roasted garlic butter, potato pureé, and asparagus. $20

Braised local pork belly

Huevos Rancheros

with crisp apples and butterscotch miso sauce

Guajillo or green chile with beans and potatoes, and choice of meat. $10

Sophia’s Fresh Cod Tacos

Pan-seared duck breast over apple puree served with an asiago polenta cake and braised red cabbage drizzled with honey port sauce

With salsa fresca, avocado, crema, rice, beans and side salad. $10

Local ﬁg wood cold-smoked & seared scallops

Blue Corn Pancakes

with bacon Brussels sprouts, white bean puree, apple foam and balsamic caviar, served with micro greens

With maple syrup and pinon butter. $10

Poblano Chile Relleno

Pastel Imposible

With calabacitas and tomatillo sauce. $9

Red chile chocolate cake with vanilla bean ﬂan and spiced tortilla chip

— SAMP L E ME NU — The Breakfast Sandwich Scrambled egg, lettuce, tomato, mayo on housemade English mufﬁn add avocado add turkey, ham or bacon

Grove Pancakes French style with fresh fruit, créme fraiche, local honey, real maple syrup

Farmer’s Salad Mixed greens, roasted golden beets, asparagus, yellow peppers, tomato, marcona almonds, goat cheese with lemon basil vinaigrette

Edo’s Best BLT Applewood smoked bacon, Grove guacamole, tomato, butter lettuce on whole wheat

Tuna Tuna salad, apple, tomato, arugula on toasted whole wheat

Mozzarella House-mad mozzarella, tomato, basil, arugula on toasted olive bread

Ezra’s 6132 4TH ST NW (IN LUCKY 66 BOWLING CENTER) 505.344.1917

Sophia’s 6313 4TH ST NW (BETWEEN OSUNA & MONTANO) 505.345.3935

8917 4TH NW, 505.503.7124

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Japanese Kitchen Steakhouse Sushi & Cuisine Serving authentic Japanese cuisine and sushi for more than 20 years. Come join us for an unforgettable dining experience at our steakhouse, or enjoy a quiet dinner in the relaxed atmosphere of our sushi bar.

The Olympia Cafe

Rasoi

The Olympia Cafe is a venerable elder statesman among UNM area restaurants, launching in 1987. It began serving Greek cuisine directly across the street from New Mexico’s largest university.

Authentic Indian Kitchen

Monday - Friday, 11am - 10pm Saturday, 12 - 10pm Sunday, 12 - 8pm

Catering & Delivery for all occasions Daily Lunch Buffet: 11a-2:30p Tuesday & Sunday Dinner Buffet: 5-9p Daily Dinner: 5-9p

— SAMP LE ME N U — Super Lobster Roll Inside: chopped lobster, smelt egg, avocado and cucumber Outside: sliced lobster, wasabi tobiko with creamy wasabi sauce $17

Baja California Roll Inside: real crab leg tempura, cucumber and avocado Outside: sliced mango, tuna, strawberries with mango sauce and sweet & sour sauce

— SAMPLE MENU — Mediterranean Combo Tabouli salad, falafel in a pita with tahini and hummus, served with pita bread. Served with sliced onions, pepperocini peppers, dolmas and a pickle. $9.85

All the following entrees come with rice or potatoes, a greek salad and a pita:

$11

Vegetarian Combo

Green Earth Roll

A combination platter of Pastichio without meat, Dolmathes, Tiropita and spanakopita.

Inside: green chile tempura, avocado, cucumber, asparagus, spinach and shrimp Outside: wrapped soy paper and creamy green chile sauce

$9.35

Olympia Combo

$11

A combination platter of Moussaka, Pastichio, Dolmas, and Gyro meat with tzatziki sauce.

Rising Sun Roll

$10.95

Inside: chopped spicy tuna, avocado and cucumber Outside: sliced tuna and tobiko $9.50

Boat Special Baked scallop dynamite, seaweed salad, yellowtail sashimi, rising sun roll, rapper roll, green earth roll, 2 pieces each of tuna, salmon, whiteﬁsh, eel and albacore $50

Leg of Lamb Dinner $14.95

— SAMP L E ME NU — Narial Tamater Shorbe Coconut & tomato soup with cracked cinnamon. $5

Kababiyan Oven roasted boneless cubes of chicken and lamb. $8

Masala Dosa Rice crêpe stuffed with spiced potatoes. $8

Dumwala Aloo Cored potatoes stuffed with nuts, cheese and raisins. $12

Keema Dhanshak Rasoi’s version of popular Parsi-style minced lamb. $15

Tava Machchli Pomfret ﬁsh cooked on an iron skillet. $16

Grecian Chicken Very delicously herbed and spiced chicken. 1/4 CHICKEN $7.75 – 1/2 CHICKEN $10.75

Greek Combo A combination of Gyros meat and your choice of souvlaki with tzatziki sauce With chicken souvlaki: $10.95 With beef souvlaki: $11.75 With lamb souvlaki: $12.15

6511 AMERICA’S PARKWAY NE AT PARK SQUARE • 505.872-1166

2210 CENTRAL SE, 505.266.5222

110 YALE SE, 505.268.5327

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Relish Relish has been the No. 1 gourmet sandwich shop in Albuquerque for nine years in a row. With original tasty recipes and an organic menu, come and taste why we’re the best!

We cater & deliver!

Sadie’s of New Mexico

Savoy Bar & Grill

Authentic New Mexican cuisine with award winning, hot, ﬂavorable salsa and green and red chile. Generous portions and tasty margaritas are guaranteed to make you happy.

Experience beautiful California Wine Country in the Northeast Heights. Savoy is a sun-ﬁlled, unpretentious but sophisticated, wine-friendly restaurant, that offers daily specials, local and seasonal ingredients, happy hour, live music and wine tastings.

Homemade soup & desserts made daily

— SAMPLE MENU —

Sadie’s House Specialties Enchiladas Made with your choice of cheddar cheese only, spicy beef, shredded chicken or carne adovada.

Sadie’s Burrito

— SAM PL E ME N U — Honey Roast Turkey Jack cheese, avocado, tomato, greens, sesame ginger vinaigrette, wasabi mayo on sourdough bread. $9.50

Your choice of a grilled ground beef pattie, shredded chicken, spicy beef, beans or carne adovada wrapped in a large ﬂour tortilla and smothered with chile.

A grilled hamburger steak generously covered with Sadie’s own chile con queso.

Spicy Italiano Salami, pepperoni, swiss cheese, tomato, arugula, jalapeño relish, olive tepanade, deli mustard, mayo and balsamic vinaigrette on an alpinette roll. $9.50

Brian’s Spicy Carne Adovada Ribs Pork ribs marinated in red chile and baked till tender and juicy.

Stuffed Sopaipilla Cubano Especial Chipotle roasted pork, honey ham, swiss cheese, dill pickle, chipotle mayo on a baguette. $9.50

Double-Decker Reuben Corned beef, pastrami, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing on a seededrye bread. $9.50

— SAMP L E ME NU —

Roberto Special

A large freshly made golden brown sopaipilla ﬁlled with your choice of beef, shredded chicken or carne adovada and smothered with chile.

Brian’s Favorite Rib Eye Steak A 12 oz charbroiled boneless, lean, trimmed Rib Eye served with the works. VISIT US ON FACEBOOK

Wood Fired White Pizza Spinach, herb mascarpone, smoked mozzarella, shaved garlic and thin sliced zucchini $8

Selection of Fresh Atlantic and Paciﬁc Oysters Cocktail sauce and mignonette $2.5/ea

Organic Greens Salad Strawberries, English cucumbers, feta cheese, sunﬂower seeds and lemon-basil vinaigrette $6.5

Seared Ahi Tuna Wasabi mashed potatoes, sugar snap peas, sautéed mushrooms and sake beurre blanc $25

Herb Roasted Prime Rib Sour cream mashed potatoes, seasonal fresh vegetables and herbed veal jus $28

Chop Chop Grilled chicken, haricots verts, roasted red beets, cucumber, feta cheese, roasted red peppers, olive tapenade, grape tomatoes, garbanzo beans with cumin-lemon vinaigrette.

$9.50

BLT Chicken Salad

Starting Easter Sunday Sunday brunch from 10am to 2pm

Bacon bits, greens, grape tomatoes, grilled chicken, Granny Smith apple, gorgonzola cheese and buttermilk dressing. $9.50

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Lamb Striploin Au’ Poive Glazed baby carrots & peas, backed Moroccan couscous, fresh herb salad and balsamic-port demi glace $26

Sadie’s of New Mexico 6230 4TH ST. NW LOS RANCHOS DE ALBUQUERQUE 505.345.5339 Sadie’s East 15 HOTEL CIRCLE NE • 505.296.6940

10601 MONTGOMERY NE 505.294.9463

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Seasons Rotisserie & Grill

StreetFood Asia

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro

featuring cuisine from 6 countries

A three level bistro in Nob Hill, Zinc features contemporary cuisine with a French ﬂare, plus a lighter menu in the intimate Cellar Bar. Independently owned with an emphasis on local produce, we serve afternoon intermezzo, weekend brunch, dinner and tasty bar bites!

Seasons starts with the freshest ingredients, paired with great wine, great service and a casual elegance. Our menu changes four times a year so we can offer the best each season has to offer.

PHOTO BY SERGIO SALVADOR

— SAMPLE MENU —

Spring Delights Wok Fried Vegetables PHOTO BY SERGIO SALVADOR

— SAM P LE ME N U — Deep Fried Calamari This is a Seasons classic, ﬁre roasted tomato salsa, lemon aioli and fresh cilantro make this calamari the best in town. $9.25

Seared Rare Tuna Flown in fresh daily and served with roasted gold beets, watercress-avocado salad, spicy pineapple sauce $11.50

Rotisserie Half Chicken Cooked over an oak ﬁre and served with roasted new potatoes, julienne spring vegetables, herb jus. $16.75

Center Cut Beef Sirloin Wood grilled and cooked to perfection. Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, julienne vegetables, crispy onion strings, rosemary-portobello demi-glace $23

Seasons’ Tiramisu Served with espresso & vanilla crème anglaise, this dessert is the perfect ﬁnish.

small plates Bangkok Street Green Long Beans lemongrass, basil, lime leaves, Thai chiles, chile paste, mango, cashew $8

PHOTO BY SERGIO SALVADOR

— SAMP L E ME NU — Local Marinated Goat Cheese, Olives and Roasted Garlic

Beijing Street Baby Bok choy wok roasted whole garlic, shitake, xiao xing wine $8

Spread in on our housemade Sardinian ﬂatbread and grilled Naan $9

Tokyo Street Mushroom Mushroom portabella, shitake, straw mushrooms, mirin, ginger soy $8

Basil-chardonnay broth, julienne vegetables, grilled bread $12

Banh Mi Sandwiches served on French bread with sweet potato fries Saigon Street Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Breast carrot daikon relish, jalapeño, cilantro, sriracha mayo $10 KL Street Malay Grilled Satay Portabella green papaya mango relish, jalapeño, basil, peanut sauce $10 Beijing Street Grilled Chinese BBQ Pork Chop carrot daikon relish, jalapeño, cilantro, sriracha mayo $10

Steamed Black Mussels

Strawberries & Tucumcari Feta Cheese Organic ﬁeld greens, Chinese-style spicy pickled vegetables, crispy Parma prosciutto tossed with citrus-poppyseed dressing and Marcona almonds $8.75

New Mexico Raised Steak Frites Char broiled Angus strip loin plated with house-made French fried potatoes, demi glace and maitre d’Hotel butter $29

Wild Mushroom Potstickers House-made dumplings with hoisin-tamari glaze ﬂoated in a miso-sake broth with shaved ginger, nori and slivered spring vegetables $15 / $8 LITE PORTION

Paired with Trimbach Liqueur de Framboise

Seared Sea Scallops

$11

Wild rice-cranberry pilaf with a saute of butternut squash and snow peas ﬁnished with tarragon-crayﬁsh beurre blanc

Flourless Chocolate Torte & Créme Brûlée Duo

$27 / $20 LITE PORTION

Fresh strawberries, chocolate sauce $6 Paired with Yalumba “Museum” Muscat $12

3422 CENTRAL SE • 505-260-0088 2031 MOUNTAIN RD. NW • 505.766.5100

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D I N I N G I N TA O S , N E W M E X I C O

Doc Martin’s

El Meze

The Love Apple

Doc Martin’s Restaurant is an acclaimed dining establishment located in a registered historic landmark (The Historic Taos Inn). Specializing in American and southwest cuisine with fresh local foods. Homemade desserts daily. Saturday and Sunday Brunch.

Regionally inspired rustic New Mexican, Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine from Chef and Food Historian Frederick Muller.

The Love Apple is a Northern New Mexican Farm-to-Table restaurant emphasizing regional organic home cooking. We believe in providing the community with a comforting space to share natural whole sustenance.

Dinner only: Mon.–Sat., 5:30pm–9:30pm. Reservations recommended. CLOSED April 9–19 for spring cleaning.

— SA M PLE ME N U — Grilled Rattlesnake and Rabbit Sausage Appetizer Served with an Ancho chile and a dried cherry sauce. $9

Elk Burger Served with bacon, cheese and choice of sweet or regular potato fries. $14

Doc’s Chile Relleno Platter Cheese stuffed blue corn beer battered Anaheim chiles with Spanish rice, beans, salsa fresca, pumpkin seeds & goat cheese cream.

PHOTO BY BILL DAVIS

— SAMPLE MENU — Subject to change. Please check website for most current offerings

Grilled Apple Salad $9

Red Wine Braised Buffalo Short Ribs Served with horseradish mashers & melted leeks.

roasted Poblano chiles, sweet roasted red peppers, Spanish Chevre, olive oil, sea salt & fresh oregano served with grilled ﬂat bread

Served with green chile corn bread pudding & a green chile cream Sauce. $22

Salazar Natural Meats Jalapeño summer sausage, James Ranch raw grass-fed cow’s milk Belford cheese, and house baked bread

$10

Asparagus, Bacon and Fried Egg

Sage Buttermilk Fried Sweetbreads

On a bed of local arugula, drizzled with trufﬂe oil

with celery root remoulade $12

Salads Grilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing & shaved Manchego cheese $8

Cocido de Pescado Catalan ﬁsherman stew with Yukon Gold potatoes, garbanzos, oranges, andouille sausage, fresh tomatoes and basil in a rich saffron broth $15

$23

Pan Seared Boneless Trout

To Begin

Local Meat and Cheese Plate Chile Rajas

$18

Toasted walnuts, Maytag Blue Cheese, Red Willow Farm greens & Port wine vinaigrette.

— SAMP L E ME NU —

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale, chile verde, Campo de Mantaban, Tucumcari feta and fresh cilantro $16

Truchas Yerba Buena grilled whole trout with preserved lemon, mint, cilantro, garlic, Moroccan butter & herb salad

First of the season local greens with strawberries, pecans & warm goat cheese; tossed with lemon vinaigrette and ﬁnished with Taos honey The Final

Grilled Ruby Rainbow Trout Wrapped in corn husks with lime compound butter and topped with chipotle crème; served with a quinoa-Piñon Fritter & cilantro lime relish

Iron Skillet Chicken~Mole Enchiladas Roasted chicken, spinach and Asadero cheese enchiladas with Oaxacan red chile mole and crème fraîche

$21

125 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE LOCATED INSIDE THE HISTORIC TAOS INN 575.758.1977

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803 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE

1017 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE (1.2 MILES NORTH OF THE TAOS PLAZA) 575.751.3337

One mile north of the Taos Plaza, between Laughing Horse Inn & Lotaburger North

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MUSIC SOUNDBOARD

Jungle1 drops new video for forthcoming CD BY HAKIM BELLAMY ntil recently, the only way to make a social media contact with heralded Burque emcee Jungle1 was to catch him strolling down the sidewalk or call him on the phone. “I’m not some serious entertainer with a Twitter account,” he said. “I still talk on the phone.” Yet, every self-proclaimed “hip hop head” in this city knows who he is. If you are not an aﬁcionado of the local hip hop scene, you’re in luck, you won’t have to stroll any farther than your smart phone to experience Jungle1. Born Melvin Mayes (and by all accounts what he is still called when he’s not bustin’ rhymes), Jungle One recently released the video for “Daily Routine.” The video, produced by Black Room Productions, opens with the sound of banging on a bedroom door, followed by the booming nag of a parent screaming, “Melvin, you get your lazy ass out of bed and go to school, and turn that damn music off, you slacker! NO MORE HIP HOP IN THIS HOUSE!” By the time Jungle1 gets two bars into the song, lovers of crafty lyrics will be relieved that “young Melvin” (played by Jungle’s younger brother and talented b-boy, Mikey “MuppetUno” Mayes) did not take his video mom’s advice. “Years ago, I spent my last 20 dollars at shows,” Jungle starts. “(I was) an adolescent heavily involved in blue color prose.” However, prose is not his only talent. Jungle is also an accomplished visual artist, as evidenced by how he lists his top three artistic inﬂuences. First, he mentions my favorite emcee, Black Thought of the Roots; then lists New York portraitist Kehinde Wiley, followed by his parents. And though he asserts that the title “MC” is one that is earned, not proclaimed, he points to 1997 as the year that he “began the painful trial and error process of rhyming in public.” Fifteen years later, the effortlessness of Jungle’s verbal delivery indicates that rocking crowds is a far less painful experience. The same can be said for accessing Jungle’s music — only an Internet connection is required [search for “Jungle1 Daily Routine” on YouTube]. Save yourself the stroll.

PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

Albuquerque’s 2bers, fronted by Eph’sharpe and BlesInﬁnite, center, and backed by friends and collaborators, release their newest record DIG in a show at El Rey on Sat., Apr. 7. The 2bers are using the show as a way to riase money for local nonproﬁts Media Arts Collaborative Charter School, The Albuquerque Center for Peach & Justice and Equality NM.

The new ‘different’ With the release of ‘DIG,’ longtime local hip hop innovators, 2bers, take a more charitable approach to the CD release party BY HAKIM BELLAMY

he 2bers, a two-man staple of the Albuquerque music scene, has been orchestrating album release parties since before the duo was a “weekly occurrence,” related Eph’sharpe (aka - Collin Troy) in a recent interview with Local iQ. “And anymore, there’s nothing really special or notable about the CD release party.” This problem is not germane to Albuquerque artists. Even the corporate music industry has watched as “New Music Tuesdays” — a sort of artist in residence marketing tool aimed at breaking new bands — have become a daily event. Nowadays, more emphasis is placed on digital distribution as opposed to weekly record store pilgrimages. When everybody is doing things differently, different is no longer different. Enter 2bers (pronounced “tubers”), perennial innovators of Southwestern hip hop since its founding in 1999. As the sun rises on the group’s latest effort, DIG, 2bers has decided to put the traditional CD release party model to rest. Instead, core members Eph’sharpe and BlesInfinite (Luke Benjamin Hale) are attempting to birth a new model, the album release concert. Part concert and part benefit, the April 7 show at El Rey Theater aims to usher in a new, more charitable era in the music business. Much like other forward-thinking hip hop artists in the local scene, 2bers is often asked to volunteer its talent and leverage its fan base to help nonprofit organizations.

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“We’ve always been in the benefit, nonprofit scene,” said Eph’sharpe. “But we’ve never, on any level, led with our music. We’ve always just been a feature.” However, with the release of DIG, the band is most certainly leading with its music — an innovative, off the grid approach to underground hip hop that perches live instruments high above digital samples. At the same time, 2bers are leading by example with its charitable efforts. Proceeds from the DIG album release concert will benefit Media Arts Collaborative Charter School, The Albuquerque Center for Peace & Justice and Equality NM. This novel blueprint, says the group, involves executing the 2bers: DIG following three components: Album Re1) Strategically market by partnering with social justice lease Concert organizations and educational institutions that share the values of the group. The partners end up being both the beneficiaries and WITH ZOOLOGY, LA JUNTA, MALA MAÑA the co-producers of the event. AND URBAN VERBS 2) Beef up the venue size in order to accommodate each partner’s 6:30p, Sat., Apr. 7 organizational entourage and an all-ages audience that is also El Rey Theater accessible to non-drinkers. 624 Central SW, 3) Book a marathon lineup of the best “do-gooder” acts in the city. 505.242.2353 In this case, local A-List artists Zoology, La Junta, Mala Maña and $10-$12 Urban Verbs, will take the stage at the April 7 event. According to Tickets: elreytheater.com BlesInfinite, each group has added to the success of 2bers. 2bers.com “Innovation always comes from inspiration,” BlesInfinite said. “It’s a result of the amazing love and support and collaborative efforts that we’ve been blessed with over the years. Working with bands like La Junta, Mystic Vision and One Foundation was the catalyst to our progression (as a band).” The DIG Album Release Concert will kick-off with a full theatrical performance of Urban Verbs: Hip Hop Conservatory & Theater, an hour-long multimedia hip hop musical performance. Also joining the all-ages party are poet Jude Marx and the Volcano Vista High School Poetry Slam Team, the latter of which recently won the chance to perform at the album release concert as a result of 2bers’ sponsorship of the 2012 New Mexico High School Poetry Slam. Yet again, 2bers are challenging the Albuquerque hip hop scene, this time with the idea of charitable giving and for all of us to do something different — to innovate.

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Hakim Bellamy is an MC, poet, singersongwriter, and proud father. He curates and hosts JazzBars with Hakim Be & Friends (hakimbe.com) the first Tuesday of the month at Jazzbah, in Downtown Albuquerque.

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Shane Wallin 6-8p, FREE

CLKCLKBNG & Guests DANCE/ELECTRO/INDIE 9p, FREE

Gold Cantina-Cities of Gold

Unwound 9p, FREE

Imbibe

DJ Flo Fader 9p, FREE

DJ Rotation 10p, FREE

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Thursday Night Trend 10p, 18+ $510 and 21+ FREE

Code Red 10p, 18+ $10 and 21+ FREE

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Turnpike Troubadors 9p, $10

Low Spirits Marcello’s Chophouse

Karl Richardson 6:30-9:30p, FREE Molly’s Bar

505 Blues Band 5:30-9:30p, FREE Outpost

Bert Dalton Brazil Project 7:30p, $15-20 Q BAR

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Claudio Perez Trio 6p, FREE Scalo Il Bar

Sugar of Top R&B/SOUL 8p, FREE Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge

Chris Dracup & Hillary Smith 6:309:30p, $5

FRI 6 Blackbird Buvette

Joe Silva Group 6p, FREE The MashUp Test w/ DJ Kent 10p, FREE Blue Tower-Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino

The James Douglas Show 9p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge

THU 5

The Stylees w/ Da Buddha Project 9p, FREE Casa Esencia

DJ LT & DJ Devin TOP 40 $20/men Blackbird Buvette

The Fabulous Martini Tones, 6p, FREE OmniMix Dance Party w/ DJ Wolfgang 10p, FREE

Cheenah Lounge-Santa Ana Star Casino

Equal Cut 9p, FREE

Low Spirits

The Great Depressions, Lousy Robot, The Deadtown Lovers, High Iron 9p, $5 Marcello’s Chophouse

Karl Richardson Duo 6:30-9:30p, FREE The Mine Shaft Tavern

Rose’s Pawn Shop BLUEGRASS/HONKY TONK 8p, $5

Molly’s Bar

Skip Batchelor 1:30-5p, FREE Odd Dog 5:30-9:30p, FREE Monte Vista Fire Station

Felonious Groove Foundation FUNK/ AMERICANA 9p, FREE Outpost

Inpost Artspace Reception 5-8p, FREE Pete’s Cantina

Los Radiators 7-10p, FREE St. Clair Winery & Bistro

Michigan metal heavyweights The Black Dahlia Murder will perform at Sunshine Theater on Sat., April 7 with Nile, Skeletonwitch and Hour of Penance. Doors at 7p, Show at 7:30p. $16. Advance tickets available at holdmyticket.com.

Paid My Dues Blues w/ Chava 6:30p, FREE Scalo Il Bar

Soul Kitchen SOUL/BLUES 8:30p, FREE Sports Bar-Cities of Gold Casino

DJ Marc Anthony 9p, FREE Turquoise Trail-Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino

Gonzalo 10p, FREE Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge

Entourage Jazz 8:30p $5

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Club Warehouse-Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino

Il Vicino Canteen Brewery

DJ Full Flavour 9p, FREE

Crimea Crimea & Special Guests Noon-5p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette

Corrales Bistro Brewery

Imbibe

No Fun Dance Party 10p, FREE

Erik Knudson FOLK/BLUES/ACOUSTIC 6-9p, FREE

DJ Rotation 10p, FREE

El Rey Theater

Sierra Maestra 8p, $15-$25

2BERS Album Release Concert/Beneﬁt f. Urban Verbs, Mala Maña, La Junta, Zoology 6:30p, $7-$12

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Blue Tower-Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino

The James Douglas Show 9p, FREE Cheenah Lounge-Santa Ana Star Casino

Equal Cut 9p, FREE

Golden Cantina-Cities of Gold Casino

DJ Marc Anthony 8p, FREE

Journal Theater-NHCC

Saturday Night Sessions 10p, 18+ $10 and 21+ FREE CONTINUED ON PAGE 32

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The Surf Lords w/ Mondo Vibrations 9p, $5 Marcello’s Chophouse

Tony Rodriguez Duo 6:30-9:30p, FREE The Mine Shaft Tavern

Tina and Her Pony INDIE APPALACHIAN 7-11p, FREE Molly’s Bar

Twisted Mojo 1:30-5p, FREE Rock Bottom 5:30-9:30p, FREE Monte Vista Fire Station

Chris Kill ROCK 9p, FREE St. Clair Winery & Bistro

No Exit 6:30p, FREE Scalo Il Bar

Claudio Tolousse Perez Quartet JAZZ/ BLUES 8:30p, FREE

Sol Santa Fe

Ryan McGarvey 6:30p, $8 Sunshine Theater

The Black Dahlia Murder, Nile, Skeletonwitch, Hour of Penance 7:30p, $16 Turquoise Trail-Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino

Gonzalo 10p, FREE Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge

Sina Soul & the Sweet Life JAZZ/R&B 8:30p, $5

SUN 8 Blackbird Buvette

On Wed., April 11, The Carolina Chocolate Drops — described by Rolling Stone magazine “dirt-ﬂoor-dance electricity — will perform at Simms Auditorium on the Albuquerque Academy campus. Show at 7p. Tickets are $40/$30, available at Outpost Performance Space (210 Yale SE, 505.268.0044, outpostspace.org).

The Weeksend w/ DJ’s Flo Fader, Nicolatron & guests 9p, FREE El Rey Theater

Blackbird Buvette

DJ Quico 8p, FREE

Frank Chewiwie 9p, FREE

Kammo’s Karaoke 9p, FREE

Scalo Il Bar

Launchpad

Wildewood ROOTS/AMERICANA 8:30p, FREE

Louis Logic, Sadistic, Maulskull, Solar One 8p, $5 Marcello’s Chophouse

Open Piano Night 6:30-9:30p, FREE The Mine Shaft Tavern

The Ruebarbs SOULFUL BLUES 3-7p O’Niell’s Pub (Central)

Bootleg Prophet BLUEGRASS 4-7p,FREE Sol Santa Fe

Megafun w/ Todd and the Fox 7:30p, $10 Vernon’s Black Diamond Lounge

The Chrys Page Trio JAZZ 6:30-9:30p, $5

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Metal Alliance Tour 2012 5p, $23

Tierra Fina 5:30-9:30p, FREE Q Bar

Passaﬁre, CrazyFool, Mondo Vibrations, Element 37 8p, $10 Sunshine Theater

Zeds Dead 8p, $25

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Sunshine Theater

Tech N9NE 7p, $32.50

WED

Blackbird Buvette Blackbird Buvette

The Vinyl Frontier ft. DJ’s Lunchbox & Green 10p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Clepto w/ Pitch & Bark 9p, FREE Launchpad

NM Hip Hop Competition f. UCronikloe, Dan Dezul and many more 9p, $10

Body Language w/ Reverend Mitton 10p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Underground Hip Hop 9p, FREE CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

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Doug Lawrence Organ Trio WITH CONVERSATION HOSTED BY MARK WEBER

7:30p, Thu., Apr. 12 Outpost Performance Space 210 Yale SE, 505.268.0044 $25 show, memberships start at $25 outpostspace.org douglawrencejazz.com

massive structure of wood and wire, the Hammond Organ provides the funky foundation to many a ‘60s and ‘70s rock, soul and jazz record — think Booker T. Jones, Gregg Rolie of Santana and B3 jazz pioneer “Wild Bill” Davis, to name just a few players of the era. As proof that good things never go away, the organ has made something of a resurgence in music circles in the last decade. This concert celebrates the Hammond B3 as a jazz instrument, with local tenor saxophonist Doug Lawrence bringing Chicago resident, musical compatriot, Hammond B3 player Dan Trudell to the Duke City for a night of get-down, sax-and-organcentric jazz. The night starts with a pre-concert conversation hosted by KUNM jazz DJ Mark Weber, entitled “The Hammond B3 and the Saxophone — a Special Relationship.” This show is an Outpost member-only event, and is meant to encourage memberships in the nonproﬁt performance space. —Mike English

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ichelle Shocked has maintained a career Michelle Shocked that spans across the better part of three 7:30p, Sat., Apr. 14 decades, and has done so almost entirely as Outpost an independent artist within the music industry. The Performance Space singer-songwriter is known for her simple and pure 210 Yale SE, tunes that lay out her feelings on the table for all 505.268.0044 to see. Shocked’s voice takes on two very differing $25/$20 mem./stu. tones, sometimes all within the same song. At times outpostspace.org she has a deep, soulful croon that will cut to your michelleshocked.com core, but she can also sing a sweet falsetto. Either way, her voice carries a powerful punch that drives home the stories her lyrics tell — tales of love, anger and protest. Her most recent album, 2009’s Soul of My Soul, is a straight-forward rock album that has hints of folk and blues, making it an exceptionally passionate collection of 10 songs. We get a gritty version of Shocked in songs like “Giantkiller” and “Waterproof,” but there are still healthy doses of the sweetness we know of her on “Pompeii” and “Other People.” Her performance is sure to be an intimate one and a great chance to catch Shocked as she takes you on a tour through her stories of life told with music. —Justin De La Rosa

| ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | APRIL 5-18, 2012

hen I first heard about Eddie Vedder’s newest solo album, Ukulele Songs, I had that “thanks, but no thanks” mentality. It took some time for me to finally sit down spend 35 minutes with Vedder and his ukulele — and I’m really glad I did. Some of the best records come when an artist creates music outside of the genre they are best known for. Vedder has proven that he’s Eddie Vedder not just the lead singer for Pearl Jam, but he 7:30p, Mon., Apr. 16 can be stripped down to the most basic of Kiva Auditorium instruments and make something that really is quite lovely. For 16 tracks, he casually picks 401 2nd NW, and croons his way through short-but-sweet 505.768.4575 melodies and confessions of what seem to $75 be some of his deeper emotions. With the Tickets: longest song being 3:23, it makes the album ticketmaster.com kind of like fleeting flings we’ve all had — by albuquerquecc.com the time you’ve established an infatuation eddievedder.com with a song, it’s over and on to the next one. Each time you go back and listen it’s like reminiscing over a photograph of the good times. There’s no doubt that Vedder’s performance in the Duke City will be one of the most intimate you will experience this year. —Justin De La Rosa

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Molly’s Bar

DJ Starr Entertainment Spins 8p, FREE

Q Bar

Launchpad

Pontiak 9p, $7 Low Spirits

Vanessa Diaz 6p, FREE Marcello’s Chophouse

Larry Friedman 6:30-9:30p, FREE Molly’s Bar

Atomic Balm 5:30-9:30p, FREE Outpost

The Carolina Chocolate Drops 7p, $20-$40 St. Clair Winery & Bistro

Vanessa Lively 6p, FREE Scalo Il Bar

Cali Shaw Acoustic Showcase ft. Julian Martinez 8:30p, FREE

THU

Blackbird Buvette

Low Life w/ DJ Caterwaul 9p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge

CLKCLKBNG & Guests 9p, FREE El Pinto

The Peacemakers FOLK/AMERICANA 8:30p, FREE Imbibe

DJ Flo Fader 9p, FREE Launchpad

K Flay, Justin Hood, KND: Kids Next Door, Olivia Gatwood 8p, $8 Lotus

Thursday Night Trend 10p, 18+ $5-10 and 21+ FREE Low Spirits

The Driftwood Singers 9p

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Karl Richardson 6:30-9:30p, FREE Jimmy Jones 5:30-9:30p, FREE DJ Quico TOP 40 FREE St. Clair Winery & Bistro

Trio Soul 6p, FREE Scalo Il Bar

Le Chat Lunatique DIRTY JAZZ 8p, FREE

FRI 13 Blackbird Buvette

Planet Rock - Funky Dance Party 10p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Stabbed in Back, Samuel Caldwell’s Revenge, Perdition, All Out Helter 9p, FREE Blue Tower-Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino

Calql8rz 9p, FREE Casa Esencia

DJ Dynamixx & DJ Devin TOP 40 9p, $20/Men Cheenah Lounge at Santa Ana Star Casino

Longtime local glam rock act Shoulder Voices will be releasing its latest CD, titled The Time Machine, on Sat., April 14 at Launchpad (618 Central SW, 505.764.8887, launchpadrocks.com). Warming up the show for Shoulder Voices, now in its 10th year together, will be Techtonic Movement, Mother Death Queen and Vertigo Venus. Doors at 8p, 21+ show at 9p. $5 cover.

Tequila Rain 9p, FREE Club Warehouse-Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino

The Bo Brown Band 9p, FREE CoolWater Fusion

Matt Jones 6-8p, FREE Corrales Bistro & Brewery

Spankey Lee 6-9p, FREE Golden Cantina-Cities of Gold Casino

Danny Duran & Slo Burnin 9p, FREE Imbibe

Dj Rotation 10p, FREE

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Lomas Tramway Library

Molly’s Bar

Jack Williams 12p, FREE

We Can Duet 1:30-5p, FREE Stil Rockin’ 5:30-9:30p, FREE

Lotus

Sports Bar-Cities of Gold Casino

DJ Marc Anthony 9p, FREE

Code Red 10p, 18+ $10 and 21+ FREE

Monte Vista Fire Station

La Junta SKA 9p, FREE

Turquoise Trail-Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino

Low Spirits

Q Bar

Jerry Dean 10p, FREE

Ryan McGarvey 8p, $8

Verity 9p, $10/Men

Marcello’s Chophouse

St. Clair Winery & Bistro

Karl Richardson Duo 6:309:30p, FREE

DCN Project 6:30p, FREE

SAT 14

The Mine Shaft Tavern

Stu MacAskie Trio JAZZ 8:30p, FREE

Open Mic Night w/ Shelly 7-11p

Scalo Il Bar

Blackbird Buvette

Magic Saturday w/ DJ Magic Pants 10p, FREE

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LIV E MUSIC Blue Tower-Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino

Calql8rz 9p, FREE

Sol Santa Fe

Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Mykal Rose & The Reggae Angels 7:30p, $20

The TV Killers, Yards, Andy Wagner 9p, FREE

Sunshine Theater

Imbibe

DJ BL3ND 8p, $21

DJ Twisted Audio 9p, FREE

Turquoise Trail-Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino

Launchpad

Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Jerry Dean 10p, FREE

7 Horse, Triptych, The Royalty 9p, FREE

SUN 15

Cheenah Lounge at Santa Ana Star Casino

Donna Christine 9p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette

Diverje, Unnatural Element, Burlesque w/ Black Widow, Cabral, DJ Fetality 9p, $4 Molly’s Bar

Southwest Wind 5:30-9:30p, FREE National Hispanic Cultural Center

Club Warehouse-Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino

Me, Myself, and I: A night of Solo Music 9p, FREE

Virtuoso Guitarists honoring Lorenzo Pimentel 7p, $12-27

DJ Chil 9p, FREE

Golden Cantina-Cities of Gold Casino

Q Bar

Frank Chewiwie LATIN JAZZ 9p, FREE

Pipes & Sticks on RT66 7p, $25

DJ Quico 8p, FREE

Scalo Il Bar

Golden Cantina-Cities of Gold Casino

Il Vicino Canteen Brewery

Carlos the Tall 3-6p, FREE

Boris McCutcheon AMERICANA/ROOTS 8p, FREE

DJ Marc Anthony 8p, FREE

El Rey Theater

Las Placitas Presbyterian Church

Sol Santa Fe

Imbibe

Yakov Kasman PIANIO 3p, $15-20

Monophonics 7:30p

DJ Rotation 10p, FREE

Launchpad

Sunshine Theater

Mustard Plug, Left Alone, Stabbed in Back, Martial Law 7:30p, $10

Borgore 8p, $20

Launchpad

Shoulder Voices CD Release Party, Techtonic Movement, Mother Death Queen, Vertigo Venus 9p, $5

Marcello’s Chophouse

Open Piano Night 6:30-9:30p

Lotus

The Mine Shaft Tavern

Saturday Night Sessions 10p, 18+ $10 and 21+ FREE

Gene Corbin AMERICANA 3-7p O’Niell’s Pub (Central)

Low Spirits

Adobe Brothers, 4-7p, FREE

Eric McFadden w/ Stan Hirsch 9p, $12

St. Clair Winery & Bistro

Marcello’s Chophouse

Le Chat Lunatique 6p, FREE

Tony Richardson Duo 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Sol Santa Fe

The Mine Shaft Tavern

Distant Rumblers BLUES 3-7p The Jakes 8p Molly’s Bar

Heartless Bastards w/ David Vandervelde 7:30p

MON 16

WED 18 Blackbird Buvette

Analog Love 10p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge

UHF B-Boy Crew 9p, FREE Gold Cantina-Cities of Gold Cantina

DJ Starr Entertainment Spins 8p, FREE Launchpad

Friend 2 Foe, Desmadre, Scorituda Vita 9p, $4

Paul Pino & the Tone Daddies 1:305p, FREE, Dangerous Curuz 5:309:30p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette

Kammo’s Karaoke 9p, FREE

Cahalen Morrison & Eli West w/ Russell James Pyle 9p, $8

Monte Vista Fire Station

Low Spirits

Marcello’s Chophouse

The Rudy Boy Experiment 9p, FREE

Chris Duarte Group w/ Ryan McGarvey 8p

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

TUE 17

Bella Luna 5:30-9:30p, FREE

Q Bar

DJ Dynamixx 9p, $10/Men St. Clair Winery & Bistro

Soul Sanctuary SOUL/RB/POP 6:309:30p, FREE Scalo Il Bar

Baracutunga 8:30p, FREE

Low Spirits

Molly’s Bar St. Clair Winery & Bistro

Sally Townes 6p, FREE Blackbird Buvette

Scalo Il Bar

Groove the Dig with Old School John Mod, FREAKBEAT/GARAGE 9p, FREE

Cali Shaw Acoustic Showcase ft. The Bus Tapes 8:30p, FREE

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | APRIL 5-18, 2012

ARTS

Richard Maitland’s paintings, on display during the month of April at Gallerie Imaginarium, draw from his unusual background of having lived around the world and having worked as a dancer and actor. Maitland mixes elements of realism and the fantastical for a unique vision that evokes nostalgia, often with tinges of both melancholy and humor.

Surreal life Richard Maitland dips into his past to create magical, fantastical works that mix anxiety and glee in the strangest ways BY CHLOË WINEGAR-GARRETT

ichard Maitland is the perfect example of someone combining a love for the fluidity of acting and dancing with the materialistic quality of two- and threedimensional art. He is a successful international artist who seems to have done it all when it comes to the creative arts, seamlessly combining exciting imaginative concepts with actual experiences into a unique art style that is haunting, beautiful and thought-provoking. A retrospective of Maitland’s art will be exhibited at Gallerie Imaginarium, a downtown venue unique enough to match Maitland’s aesthetic. In an interview with Local iQ, he described his style of art as a form of entertainment. “My work is kind of spooky, not really irreverent, and I use a sense of humor when talking about politics or religion,” Maitland explained. “I know what I like and what bores me, but what bores me doesn’t bore a lot of other people. I have tried a little of everything as an artist, painting on eggs to large canvases, but my things are kind of melancholy and nostalgic. I’ve lived in the past my whole life.” Maitland’s work is difficult to categorize in specific art terms. On first reaction, it seems to have a magical and fantastical quality, although he shies away from the vague term “surrealism.” On second observation, however, his paintings and sculptures stir up individual memories and experiences in a way that words cannot

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seem to describe, mixing anxiety and glee in the strangest way. It is like thinking of an old memory that is incredibly sad because it has passed but is Richard Maitland: still wonderful because it was a better time. In Retrospective Maitland has an unusual background, having lived in places across the world and experiencing many different cultures and art forms. He began his 5p, Fri., Apr. 6 performing arts career as a child dancer and eventually began performing on Gallerie Imaginarium Broadway. Eventually, he moved to New Mexico and owned a gallery in Santa 301D Central NW, 505.286.9500 Fe. He even lived in India for a period of time, which is when he started Free painting and had his ﬁrst, pivotal one-man show. gallerieimaginarium.com It is appropriate that his work take the stage at Gallerie Imaginarium, which opened last August. John Panitz, gallery owner, set up his gallery in a way that may seem unusual compared to other art venues in New Mexico. “I never wanted a gallery that looked like all the others,” he explained. “I think a gallery should be a stage where artwork is represented, where they come for the artwork but enjoy the gallery. There are incredible columns from the set of True Blood and the walls are not pure white.” Maitland’s work in Gallerie Imaginarium ﬁts nicely with the other artists featured, including Patrick Carr, David Zaintz and George Howard Hayes III. Each artist has a unique voice and point of view that comes together to create a different world that is enlightening and frightening, beautiful and extraordinary. A gallery like this provokes new ideas within the viewer and pushes the limits of how New Mexican art is perceived. In consideration of the future, Maitland does not know what will come next, but remains optimistic all the same. “At the age of 86, this may be my last show. There is a heck of a lot of work involved, getting the work ready and bringing them to the venue,” he said. “It is a celebration, this retrospective. I remember that my debut as a child dancer was in 1934 of the same month, so it’s a simultaneous celebration.” Come out and visit this stunning gallery, and join in the celebration of Maitland’s fascinating life by exploring his artwork.

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The Show Composed of 11 incredibly talented performers from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, THE SHOW is a whipsmart short form improv group. Adding to the incredible talents of original cast members Alex Knight, Kara Clem, Melissa Heiman, Will Toledo, Patrick Gozur and Rebekah Wiggins are newcomers Ericka Olvera, Chris Walsh, Gerome Olona, Heather Yeo, and Steve Lucero. Fri. & Sat. 9p, $8 (runs

Visions of the Poorly Described- Glass Pen with Ink Drawings by John Gallegos Gallegos draws his impressions of writing, music, whimsy and other intangible ideas. He combines these impressions with physical concepts like biology, anatomy and calligraphy with a stream of consciousness process. 5-8p, FREE

Unfurled: Drifting into the Unknown Herman will talk at the opening about the symbols and message behind her work and will also give a demonstration of her process. Inﬂuenced by the dictionary deﬁnition of the word “unfurl,” the result is a visual story of the universal human experience: a journey of states depicted metaphorically in spare, meditative organic forms. 5-8:30p, FREE

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THE BOX PERFORMANCE SPACE 100 GOLD SW SUITE 112B, 505.404.1578

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Jo Diane Kasper at ARTScrawl Kasper’s angel paintings, watercolors, sepias and oil paintings of ancient ruins and sacred places capture the divine and mystical connections between Spirit, Nature and Humans. 5:30-

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8:30p, FREE (through Apr. 20)

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BRIGHT RAIN GALLERY 206 1/2 SAN FELIPE NW, 505.843.9176

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THU 5 RECEPTION

Grand Opening of Artists of New Mexico Galleria Ribbon cutting ceremony featuring NM veterans’ art on display including oil painters, ﬁber artists and photographers. Easter fun includes an egg hung, petting zoo, pony rides, and a clown. 10-6p, FREE (Apr. 5, 6, 7 & 8) ARTISTS OF NEW MEXICO GALLERIA 501 MAIN NW (OLD TOWN), 505.750.8266

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Bert Dalton Brazil Project Led by pianist, Bert Dalton, The Brazil Project performs a blend of traditional, contemporary, and original Brazilian music featuring the excitement of carnival jazz and Latin improvisations. 7:30p, $20/15 OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE 210 YALE SE 505.268.0044

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The Complete Bach Sonatas & Partitas For Solo Violin Baroque violinist, Rachel Podger is praised for her accurate, virtuosic playing and warm cheerful stage presence. 7:30p, FREE LORETTO CHAPEL, 207 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL, 505.988.4640, SANTA FE

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An exhibition by UNM Architecture graduate students Bron Heintz, Hilary Noll and Bailey Porter explores the demolition of a historic Albuquerque home last fall. A Sum of its Parts [Ediﬁce and Assembly]: Deconstructing the Werner-Gilchrist House highlights an ongoing investigation into building deconstruction and materials salvage as a means of historic preservation. The free reception is 6-9p, Fri., Apr. 6, at George Pearl Hall on the UNM Campus.

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William Shakespeare’s Macbeth The incomparable story of the rise and fall of a great hero destroyed by love, ambition and fear. Fri. &

New works by Isaac AlaridPease - Spaces in Between and Janet Hoelzel Circus and Simians Alarid’s playful work is best described as “urban folk art,” taking inspiration from Mexican folk art and grafﬁti found along Route 66 in Albuquerque. Hoelzel’s quirky works and prints range from Barbies, monkeys, sock monkeys, circus themes and beloved dogs. 5-8p, FREE

Sat. 8p Sun. 2p (through Apr. 29), $12-16 AUX DOG THEATER NOB HILL 3011 MONTE VISTA NE, 505.254.7716

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The Unrelated Conversation Between a Dead Horse, El Sasquatch and Monkey Art, music, familia, good people, hors d’oeuvres and dancing. Featuring work by Derrick “Woodie” Bitsie, Al Na’ir Lara and Fernando J. Lopez. 6:30-9:30p FREE EL CHANTE: CASA DE CULTURA 804 PARK SW, 505.400.9201

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“Hydrophilia” Paintings by Katie Carillo

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A Sum of Its Parts [Edifice and Assembly]: Deconstructing the Werner-Gilchrist House Three UNM Architecture graduate students intervened in the demoto-landﬁll process by carefully disassembling and salvaging as much of the Werner Gilchrist House as possible. This exhibition highlights an ongoing investigation into building deconstruction and materials salvage as a means of historic preservation. 6-9p, FREE GEORGE PEARL HALL, SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, 2401 CENTRAL NE

BORO GALLERY 317 GOLD SUITE A, 505.850.4187

Meow Wolf Performance Santa Fe-based collective Meow Wolf will present a series of ﬂowing performance, discussion and moving image meditation that will slip into and out of the Time Capsule Lounge’s expanse of space and time. More rogue-like moments will include spontaneous poetry and dance, costumed characters, and live creation of visual art. 5-7p, FREE

Woman and Scarecrow by Marina Carr On her deathbed, a woman with eight children and a remorseful, cheating husband surveys her life and imagines what could have been. Full of bitter humor and brutal honesty, this is a ﬁerce, passionate and beautiful lament from leading Irish playwright Marina Carr. Presented as part of the Southwest Irish Theater Festival. Fri. & Sat 8p, Sun. 2p, $10-12 (through Apr. 8) DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE 6921 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.881.0503

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INPOST ARTSPACE AT THE OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE 210 YALE SE, 505.268.0044

Tanba Modernism The groundbreaking ceramic work of Keiichi Shimizu from the historic Japanese pottery center of Tanba. 5-7p, FREE TOUCHING STONE GALLERY 539 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL, SANTA FE, 505.988.8072

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No Place Like Home Come out to St. Clair Winery/ Bistro’s east patio to meet the artists of this exhibit and preview 25 amazing and varied works of art created on interior “slab” doors. 5-7p, FREE ST. CLAIR WINERY & BISTRO 901 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.243.9916

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Janet Linden & Michael Carter Abstracts This abstract show features the texture and color movement of Janet Linden acrylics, plus the encaustic and mixed-media paintings of Michael Carter. 5-9p, FREE (through Apr. 28) SUMNER & DENE, 517 CENTRAL NW, 505.842.1400

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EYE-conic: Ceramic Works by Tamara Coatsworth Inspired by nostalgic pop culture, Coatsworth creatively explores the iconic nature of everyday items. In creating these highly detailed works, Coatsworth skillfully uses glass-making techniques including torch work, fusing, sandblasting, acid-etching and elaborate enamels to create artwork that lovingly replicates items such as a box of Crayolas, movie-theater popcorn or even a box of matches. 5-8p, FREE (through May 3) PALETTE CONTEMPORARY ART AND CRAFT, 7400 MONTGOMERY NE, 505-855-7777

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MasterWorks of New Mexico 14th Annual Fine Art Show 5-8p, FREE (through Apr. 28) EXPO NEW MEXICO HISPANIC ARTS BUILDING 300 SAN PEDRO NE, 505.260.9977

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MARIPOSA GALLERY 3500 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.6828

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Drama and Intrigue Return to “The Q” At ﬁrst glance, the residents of The Q have little in common aside from their penchant for drama, but as the stories unravel it becomes clear that these disparate individuals all share the same desire to triumph over one another in this action packed and drama ﬁlled improvised soap opera. Diversity is the key word in town: Doctors and students, the wealthy and working class, lovers and enemies mix. Each episode of The Q will leave you wondering what will happen the following week in the next episode. Fri. 8p, $8 (runs through Apr. 20) THE BOX PERFORMANCE SPACE 100 GOLD SW SUITE 112B, 505.404.1578

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SITE SANTA FE 1606 PASEO DE PERALTA, SANTA FE, 505.989.1199

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The Complete Bach Sonatas & Partitas For Solo Violin: Part II Baroque violinist, Rachel Podger is Praised for her accurate, virtuosic playing and warm cheerful stage presence, 7:30p, FREE LORETTO CHAPEL, 207 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL, SANTA FE, 505.988.4640

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21st Albuquerque Antiquarian Book Fair Dealers of used, out-of-print, and rare materials from across the Western states will offer books, maps, photos, prints, postcards, and other printed collectables. On Friday evening there will be a silent auction of library surplus. Apr. 6 & 7. $6 (both days)/$2 (Sat. only). All proceeds benefit the Maxwell Museum archives and library. UNM CONTINUING EDUCATION CONFERENCE CENTER, 1634 UNIVERSITY NE, 505.291.9653

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Douglas Aagard, Harry Greene & Fran Larsen Douglas Aagard is a Utah landscape painter known for his use of color, texture and light. Each painting is accented in a hand-carved brightly painted frame that Larsen says, “reasserts that the painting is an object as opposed to a representation.” Fran Larsen’s interpretive landscapes and interior spaces are metaphors of her reaction to New Mexico’s geological grandeur and vibrant cultures. Harry Greene paints semi-cubist compositions of New Mexican vernacular architecture. The same evening is the West Palace Arts District’s First Friday Art Walk. 5-7:30p, FREE

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2012 ABQ Grand Slam Poetry Slam Championship An evening of slam poetry with 10 of the top performance poets in Albuquerque competing for a spot on the 2012 ABQ Poetry Slam Team, which will represent the Duke City at the National Poetry Slam in August. ABQSlams Teams have placed in the top ﬁve at two of the last three National Poetry Slams. 7:30p, $10-$15 OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE 210 YALE SE, 505.268.0044

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MANITOU GALLERIES 123 WEST PALACE, SANTA FE, 505.986.0440

The Way of Water Stage Reading

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THE VORTEX THEATER 2004 1/2 CENTRAL SE, 505.247.8600

2p, FREE

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Artist Trading Cards Workshop Artist trading cards are small works of art created in 2.5 x 3.5-inch size, similar to baseball cards. Rio Rancho artists Paula Scott and Donna Barnitz will present the workshop and history of ATCs and do a live demo on how to create them. Ages 8 and up welcome. 10:30-Noon, FREE ESTHER BONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY 650 PINETREE SE, RIO RANCHO, 505.891.1396

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A Good Place to Stumble Upon A collection of illustrated haiku poems about Albuquerque’s Open Space program. 3-5p, FREE THE OPEN SPACE VISITOR CENTER 6500 COORS NW, 505.897.8831

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Thank You Show Works by 20 artists who, in recent years, shared the Johnson’s of Madrid full page ads in the COLLECTORS GUIDE; solo of Mel Johnson’s recent paintings; group show for Johnson’s of Madrid’s 100 gallery artists; wearables and wallables group ﬁber show; entryregional art; & Mel Johnson’s studio works. 3-5p, FREE (through Apr. 30). JOHNSONS OF MADRID GALLERIES OF FINE & FIBER ART 2843 HWY 14 N, MADRID, 505.471.1054

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¡Vamos al Museo! A fun and engaging docent and artist-led family program. Families (limited to 25 participants) get a 30-minute museum tour focused on an art form, source inspiration, artist or type of material. Following the tour, the whole family can create their own artwork in the Pete V. Domenici Education Building Messy Classroom. 11a

Glass artist Tamera Coatsworth will be on hand for the free opening reception of EYE-conic: Ceramic Works by Tamara Coatsworth at 5-8p, Fri., Apr. 6 at Palette Contemporary Art and Craft, 7400 Montgomery NE, 505.855.7777.

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The Unauthorized Afterlife of Eugene O’Neil A ﬁctional exploration of how Eugene O’Neil, comes to terms with the treatment of his family in his literary works as he journeys through the afterlife searching for the meaning of his own life, and maybe to settle a few scores.

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7:30p, $10-15

NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 4TH SW, 505.246.2261

A Moment in Time: Musical Improv This performance brings together comedic improv and musical performance, two of the best worlds of theater arts. With a talented cast of seven performers, A Moment in Time: Musical Improv will take you on a musical journey, in just under an hour, based on the title of musical suggested by the audience. With musical direction from Casey Mars Mraz and featuring performances by Doug Montoya, Jennae Pinnell, Jessica Osbourne, Ariel Burke, Eddie Gessner, Sara Ryan and Clint Milhollin, you won’t want to miss a moment of this limited run. Sat. 8p, $8 (through Apr. 14) THE BOX PERFORMANCE SPACE 100 GOLD SW SUITE 112B, 505.404.1578

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Manhattan Transfer From their very ﬁrst album in 1975, the Manhattan Transfer has thrilled fans of jazz vocals. By blending jazz and pop with other musical styles, they have earned numerous Grammy awards and millions of dedicated fans. 8p, $39-59 POPEJOY HALL UNM CAMPUS-CENTRAL AT CORNELL NE, 505.277.3824

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THE VORTEX THEATER 2004 1/2 CENTRAL SE, 505.577.4242

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April Park 5-7p, FREE (show runs through Apr. 23) O’NIELL’S PUB 4310 CENTRAL SE, 505.255.6782

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Distinguished Lecture Series - James Enyeart - “Lee Friedlander: Truth In Excess of Fact” James Enyeart is a renowned authority on photography and has authored or edited over two dozen publications including, Lee Friedlander: Sticks and Stones, Architectural America; Photographers; Writers, and the American Scene: Visions of Passage; and, Harmony of Reﬂected Light: The Photographs of Arthur Wesley Dow, among other notable titles. 5:30p UNM ART MUSEUM UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 505.277.4001

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Schubert’s Chamber Music IV Lunchtime Concert St. John’s students Ariel Winnick and Meghan Kase join Peter Pesic in the ﬁnal performance in a series of informal concerts devoted to the chamber music of Franz Schubert. 12:10-1:15p, FREE ST JOHN’S COLLEGE JUNIOR COMMON ROOM, PETERSON STUDENT CENTER, 505.984.6199

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The Music Room Satyajit Ray brilliantly evokes the crumbling opulence of the world of a fallen aristocrat desperately clinging to a fading way of life. His greatest joy — a chamber where he once hosted lavish concerts — has become a shadow of its former vivid self. Ray’s incandescent depiction of the clash between tradition and modernity, which showcases a generation of India’s most popular musicians and actors, is a deﬁning work. 7:30p, CCA - CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS, 1050 OLD PECOS TRAIL, SANTA FE, 505.982.1338

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The Youth Honor Bands of the New Mexico Jazz Workshop Performs This program gives talented and motivated young jazz musicians the chance to develop their abilities within the broad world of jazz music. The middle school-age and high school-age Honor Jazz Bands will each perform. 6:30p, FREE ESTHER BONE LIBRARY 950 PINETREE, RIO RANCHO, 505.891.5012 EXT. 4

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The Magnificent Pearl Event 11-8p, FREE (through Apr. 15) SUKHMANI 105 AMHERST SE, 505.255.2883

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Legally Blonde, The Musical Sorority star Elle Woods doesn’t take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. Fri & Sat 8p. Sun. 4p, $18-22 (through May 6) MUSICAL THEATER SOUTHWEST 6320 B DOMINGO NE, 505.265.9119

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The 2nd Annual Exquisite Exhibit Presented by students of St. John’s College. Sponsored by students in the College’s Writing Club, this event refers to a method by which a collection of words or images is collectively assembled. Each collaborator adds to the composition in sequence, either by following a rule, or being allowed to see the end of what the previous person contributed. The technique, invented by surrealists, is similar to an old parlor game called Consequences in which players write in turn on a sheet of paper, fold to conceal part of the writing, and then pass it to the next player for further contribution. 6-8p, FREE ST JOHN’S COLLEGE 1160 CAMINO CRUZ BLANCA, SANTA FE, 505.984.6199

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Under Scrutiny: The Art of Theater Reviewing Learn more about the ins and outs of theater reviews. Speakers include Barry Gaines, Rob Spiegel and Justino Brokaw. 1:30p, FREE THE FILLING STATION 1024 4TH SW

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Neighborhood Concerts - New Mexico Philharmonic The second concert in the spring series will be held at Congregation Albert, with David Felberg conducting. The program, which will feature a performance by the winner of the 2012 Jackie McGehee Young Artists’ Competition for Piano and Strings, includes: Mozart’s Overture to the Abduction from the Seraglio, a solo concerto and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 “Italian.” 7p, $10-55 CONGREGATION ALBERT 3800 LOUISIANA NE, 505.323.4343

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The Mystery of the Cold Wet Nose Kick off Earth Week with a delightful world premier musical to beneﬁt local animals and the environment. For all ages. Reception to follow. 4p, $5 FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH 3701 CARLISLE NE, 505.296.2654

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Monotype: Viscosity Printing This workshop will be an in-depth exploration of monotype viscosity printmaking with water-based Akua-Kolor monotype inks. The process uses the principle of viscosity to print multiple colors of ink from a single plate. Monotype is a fun and immediate process that combines painting and printmaking techniques. This class is open students who have taken at least the “Introduction to Monotype” class. 10-5p, $95 NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP & GALLERY 3812 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.8952

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Dancing with Dragons Join the New Mexico Art League to celebrate the Year of the Dragon with an art show featuring over 70 Asian-themed paintings. The reception will include experts demonstrating calligraphy, sumi-e painting, ikebana, tea sampling and origami, as well as offering advise on feng shui. 1-5p, FREE

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NEW MEXICO ART LEAGUE 3404 JUAN TABO NE, 505.293.5034

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The Mystery of the Cold Wet Nose Kick off Earth Week with a delightful world premier musical to beneﬁt local animals and the environment. For all ages. Reception to follow. 6p, $5 FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH 3701 CARLISLE NE, 505.296.2654

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Alex Fekete Alex Fekete will give a presentation about his glass sculpture with a reception to follow. 2p, FREE ZANE BENNETT GALLERY 435 S. GUADALUPE, SANTA FE, 505.982.8111

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Yakov Kasman, Pianist - Van Cliburn Silver Medalist Kasman’s debut in America in 1997 as silver medalist in the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth, was the culmination of several competition triumphs and tours in Europe and the Middle East, where he won prizes at the 1991 Valentino Bucchi Competition in Rome, the 1991 London World Piano Competition, the 1992 Artur Rubenstein International Competition in Tel Aviv and the 1995 International Prokoﬁev Competition at St. Petersberg. 3p, $15-20

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Bolo Ties: Rewriting the History This season’s lecture series will wrap up with this talk by Diana Pardue, curator of collections at the Heard Museum, and Norman Sanﬁeld, an internationally known antique dealer and collector. They will discuss their collaboration on the recent bolo exhibit at the Heard Museum and their new book, Native American Bolo Ties: Vintage and Contemporary Artistry. 2p, FREE WHEELWRIGHT MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN 704 CAMINO LEJO, ON MUSEUM HILL, SANTA FE 505.982.4636

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Experiments in Cinema v7.9 This ﬁlm festival highlights contemporary, international experimental, or “un-dependant,” cinema. This year will feature 65 ﬁlms (33 made by women) from 25 different countries. Some of the countries represented include: India, Belgium, Chile, Estonia, Finland, Portugal, South Korea, The Czech Republic and Taiwan. FREE$7 (through Apr. 22) GUILD CINEMA, SOUTHWEST FILM CENTER, NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER, AND KIMO THEATER 423 CENTRAL NW, 505.768.3522

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ENCORE! Aspen Santa Fe Ballet A new ballet by the gifted young choreographer Norbert De La Cruz III. A recent graduate of Juilliard’s dance program, De La Cruz was discovered by ASFB Artistic Director Tom Mossbrucker during last year’s New York auditions. Don’t miss this young talent as he begins his rise. 7:30p, $20-72 THE LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 550-B ST MICHAEL’S, SANTA FE 505.983.5591

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Taos Connection: Ann Huston and Ed Sandoval Huston and Sandoval, both from Taos, share their wonderfully stylish paths that awaken the landscape. Huston’s elegantly unique pastel paintings capture the tranquility and mysteries found in the New Mexico landscapes. Sandoval’s red undercoat canvases seem to glow with richness as the oil paintings come to life. 5-8p, FREE (through Jun. 24) 1629 CLUB 733 CHAVEZ NW 505.550.7220

PLACITAS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6 MILES E OF I-25 ON NM 165 505.867.8080

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he space in between reality and imagination can be a scary place, or it can be a world filled with exuberance, vitality and color. Isaac AlaridPease explores the latter of these worlds, creating portraits of people that are not technically realistic, but perhaps represent a more genuine look at the true self and personality of these various individuals. In one painting called “By and By,” a figure is posed from the shoulders up, looking as if he is exclaiming something, his eyes focusing on something in his field of vision. The background is a mix of exuberant colors and bold brushstrokes, and the overall feeling is one of happiness or shock, perhaps caught in a moment Isaac AlaridPease: between an action and the aftermath. Spaces in Between AlaridPease’s other work is just as OPENING: vibrant and playful, with an undertone of 5p, Fri., Apr. 6 something much more serious. Spaces Mariposa Gallery in Between takes a psychological look 3500 Central SE, into the human mind and the space that 505.268.6828 exists around the physical body, examining FREE emotion through an innocent style of art mariposa-gallery.com that is tremendously honest and authentic. —Chloë Winegar-Garrett

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ome of the best paintings are not loud or flashy, but quiet and subdued, reaching a level of tranquility and the OPENING: sublime found in paintings focusing on 5p, Fri., Apr. 6 pure color studies. The abstract work of two Sumner & Dene specific artists, Michael Carter and Janet 517 Central NW, Linden, will reside for the month of April at 505.842.1400 the Sumner & Dene gallery, downtown. The FREE pieces from these artists allow the viewer sumnerdene.com an opportunity for deep introspection and enlightenment by having to stop and take a long look. Carter’s work recalls the paintings of Mark Rothko, each canvas narrowing in on a specific color and focusing on minimalist perfection, while Linden is more related to J. M. W. Turner and his sublime interpretations of the world and the absence of humans in a spiritual experience. Although these artists work separately, their work actually coexists quite well, forming a world of thoughtful color combination and delicately placed brushstrokes. This will be a meditative and meticulous art show, and viewers will be transported to a peaceful world inside their own minds. —Chloë Winegar-Garrett Michael Carter and Janet Linden

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ll you really need to know to be totally sold on this musical is that it features leg warmers and roller disco, but I simply can’t just leave you with that. Xanadu is a throwback to 1980 in California as the lovely Greek muse, Kira, leaves the heavens for earth in an effort to inspire the young, struggling artist Sonny, who deﬁes the odds and goes on to create one of the greatest Xanadu masterpieces of our time – the ﬁrst 8p, Fri., Apr. 6 roller disco. The only way that plot Albuquerque Little Theatre could possibly be more magical is if there were glittery unicorns. It will 224 San Pasquale SW, feature the chart-topping hits from 505.242.4750 the original score, so you’ll happily be $12-$24 going home, humming the melodies albuquerquelittletheatre.org of songs like “Have You Never Been click4tix.com Mellow,” and “Xanadu.” This hilarious and inspirational adventure is based on the cult classic of the same name that featured Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, so you know it will be nothing short of a colorful and electrifying performance. Get your neon on and catch Xanadu all month long. —Justin De La Rosa