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COV ER STORY Masters in the art of mixology share their favorite cocktail creations for the summer season
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Francine Maher Hopper fran@local-iQ.com ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER/ART DIRECTOR
Kevin Hopper kevin@local-iQ.com EDITOR
Mike English mike@local-iQ.com VP OF SALES & NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Colt Brown colt@local-iQ.com LIFESTYLES EDITOR
Lisa VanDyke fabu@local-iQ.com SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
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Chela Gurnee 505.264.6350, chela@local-iQ.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Duke City eatery successfully pairs popular dining style of Asia’s urban centers with pedestrian focus of Nob Hill
Benjamin Armstrong benjamin@local-iQ.com
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Derek Hanley 505.709.0364 derek@local-iQ.com AD PRODUCTION MANAGER
Jessica Hicks jessica@local-iQ.com AD DESIGNER
Rachel Baker rachelb@local-iQ.com EXEC. ASSISTANT/CALENDAR COORDINATOR
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Joy Godfrey joy@local-iQ.com
Devin the Dude evolves from silly jokes and odes to marijuana to a more “chill” and mature sound
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Kayla Sawyer EDITORIAL INTERNS
Justin De La Rosa, Chloe Winegar-Garrett PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN
Adria Malcom SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN
Sarah Mowrey
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AR TS Albuquerque’s Margaret Fitzgerald explores themes of growth and decay in large-scale abstract paintings
26 The Orange Screwdriver Martini, an original cocktail by local mixologist Les Baker (of Yanni’s & Opa! Bar), as shot by iQ photographer Wes Naman.
FI LM Actress makes star turn in dark, masterful family drama
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CONTRIBUTORS EDITORIAL Nelle Bauer Hakim Bellamy Jeff Berg Charlie Crago Justin de la Rosa Kyle Eustice Eric Francis Lindsey Little Ana Loiselle Andrew Lyman Jim & Linda Maher Theresa Maher Bill Nevins Cristina Olds Sarah Skenazy Steven J. Westman Chloë WinegarGarrett
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PLACES TO BE
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5p, Fri., May 4 Matrix Fine Art Gallery 3812 Central SE, 505.268.8952
EXPO New Mexico 300 San Pedro NE, 505.265.3976
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La Parada Mercantile Co. 8917 4th NW, 505.897.8203
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Zia Classic Arabian Horse Show 8a, Thu.-Sun., May 10-14
Kenny Chavez Cinco de Mayo Folk Art and Music Festival 9a-6p, Sat., May 5
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Sally Condon: In Broad Sunlight
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Albuquirky House Tour Auction: 5p, Fri., May 4 Tour: 1-4p, Sat., May 5 OFFCenter Arts 808 Park SW, 505.247.1172
$25 offcenterarts.org
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f you have ever had the chance to drive or walk around and really look at some houses around New Mexico, it is clear that some very interesting homes exist. These houses hold many fascinating art pieces and objects. To celebrate the quirkiness of certain Albuquirkiens, the 7th Annual Albuquirky House Tour makes it possible to see into the worlds of three houses that are truly unique. Each house will host refreshments and musical entertainment, not to mention the unique ways in which artists have transformed their homes into magical environments. Artists include sculptor Ed Haddaway, artists Daniela and Vladimir Ovtcharov and collector Megan Raloff. On Fri., May 4 a silent auction of small crafted houses will take place at Sumner & Dene (517 Central NW, 505.842.1400, sumnerdene.com). Both events will raise money for OFFCenter Community Arts, a place where anyone is welcome to come and make art for free in a safe environment. —CW
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inco de Mayo is a day designated to celebrate freedom and democracy in Mexico after many years of major political restraint from Europe along with the pride of being truly resilient. Mexico’s militaristic victory also made it possible in many ways for the United States civil war to end. This is truly a day to celebrate. To honor this history, a folk art and music festival will take place at the La Parada Mercantile hosted by artist Kenny Chavez. A total of 30 artists from New Mexico and around the country will bring their work to the festival, and food and drink will be available from Farm & Table. Throughout the day many different musicians will perform in a wide range of styles that are certain to create a spirited atmosphere. There will even be a contest for best fiesta hat, so make sure to wear the most creative hat you can find! —CW
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$12-$45 bioparksociety.org
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ne of the best parts about spring is putting your shoes on and stepping out into the warm weather to go for a jog with a pack of fellow runners. And what better way to do so than at the 27th Annual Run for the Zoo? Oh, and you can walk with your compadres too. The Run is one of the most enjoyable community events in Albuquerque, one that makes room for people of all ages and abilities to get involved. Even if running isn’t your thing, you can always join in on the one-mile fun run/walk that takes you on a short tour around the backside of the zoo, allowing you to see what is happening behind the scenes of your favorite exhibits. For the more competitive participants, there is a half marathon as well as 10k and 5k runs. Wake up, lace up and get to the zoo instead of hitting snooze on Sunday. —JD
ne of the most majestic creatures to walk this earth is the horse. These animals have been the heroes of books and movies, as well as the loyal companions to many farmers and horse enthusiasts. For one weekend only, some of the most stunning pure and half-bred Arabian horses will be presented at Expo New Mexico. Different opportunities to learn about trail, reining, saddlebred, hunter and jumper horses will be available for those who are completely new to the field of equestrians or just want to brush up on previouslylearned skills. The first two days will consist of a pre-show followed by a championship show highlighting the versatility and stamina of these horses during the last two days. Children and adults will be equally astounded and amazed by the abilities of the horses and owners alike — not an event to miss. —CW
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here is something beautiful about expressing the wonder of growing a garden through art. From the time that a seed is planted and many hours, days and weeks pass before something sprouts, when the plant finally does begin to noticeably grow, it is a miraculous feeling. Sally Condon has taken her experience working in the garden and transformed it into beautiful abstract portraits that portray her connection to nature using stunning colors and ethereal shapes arranged to express different emotions. For her paintings, she builds upon each layer with paint and appropriated images that eventually gain a life of their own. Condon has also raised bees, adding to the world of life existing in her yard. Interestingly, to bring in an element of nature directly, she uses her own bees’ wax to paste images into the pieces, creating a literal connection between the art and the inspiration. —CW
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where to go and what to do: May 3 to 16
CONCERT Mothers Day Concert at the Zoo 2p, Sun., May 13 Zoo – ABQ BioPark 903 10th SW, 505.768.2000
$7, $3 (Kids/Sen.) cabq.gov/biopark
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othing quite says Mother’s Day like a spring picnic — food and drink and family, all spread across a blanket on the lawn. Throw in a performance by a full orchestra, and you have the makings of a memorable day. The Albuquerque Zoo is hosting a special daytime Mother’s Day concert by the New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra, Albuquerque’s resident symphony that was formed in late 2011. The orchestra will be led by nationally renowned conductor Stuart Chafetz as he takes the audience on a tour through the music of popular composers like Sousa, Hayman, Dvorak and Korsakov. Take the special day to spend some time in the sun with mom with the accompaniment of orchestral classics. —JD
MARQUEE
Tricks without lying Penn, of Penn & Teller, discusses the duo’s endless preparation and the difficulty of performing pure magic BY SARAH SKENAZY AND ANDREW LYMAN
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enn & Teller have been creating magic together for over 30 years. They’ve produced the longest running and one of the highest regarded stage shows in the history of Las Vegas. On May 11, they will travel from their Vegas home to Route 66 Casino to give Albuquerque a taste of their particular brand of magic. Penn Jillette (the one who talks) recently chatted with Local iQ about the Penn & Teller show, the duo’s partnership and the practice of magic. Local iQ: What sort of production goes into your stage show? Penn Jillette: We come down to about a year a minute. Penn & We are trying to Teller create something that looks absolutely 8p, Fri., May 11 impossible. We Route 66 Casino have a piece going 14500 Central SW, 505.352.7866 in, we hope, in $35-$75 the summer that we have been rt66casino.com pennandteller.com working on for five years. And that’s not just Penn and Teller working, that’s the whole crew. We work longer on every minute of our stage show than was worked on every minute of Apocalypse Now. I clear my throat at the same time, I walk to the same place on stage, I scratch my nose at the same time. The reason is if you’re doing a merry go round you can be sloppy, but if you’re doing a roller coaster you really can’t.
“You can do magic with the same kind of respect that musicians give their audience. It’s not this us versus them type of thing.” –PENN JILLETTE
iQ: So what are you doing on that emotional and intellectual level? PJ: The whole idea behind Penn and Teller is, could we present tricks without lying? That is considered by hacks to be impossible and yet, when you do it, it’s not even near impossible. It’s really nice and fulfilling and you’re not insulting your audience at the same time. What a concept! You can do magic with the same kind of respect that musicians give their audience. It’s not this us versus them type of thing. We try really hard to keep that a spirit of not loving life in spite of a skeptical point of view, but loving life because of a skeptical point of view.
Comedy and magic duo Penn & Teller have been perfecting their routine over a performing career that spans more than three decades. “It’s not this us versus them type of thing,” Penn Jillette said of the pair’s efforts to trick the audience with magic tricks. “You can do magic with the same kind of respect that musicians give their audience.”
iQ: How do you think that amount of preparation comes across in the live show? PJ: The purpose of art is to conceal the art and so you shouldn’t see too much of our work in what we do. Sometimes musical skill can be invisible, you know, Bob Dylan said he wanted to play guitar without any tricks, and if you really do play music without any tricks, it’s very hard for people to figure out how good you are. But, what we do is tricks, so it’s a little harder. There’s something very natural about taking a musical instrument and playing from your heart. There’s something very unnatural about doing things that appear to violate basic rules of life, which is what magic is. If you’re going to make something disappear and then reappear, or you do something very dangerous and come out OK, you have to do something different than what it appears you did. Bob Dylan is at some level doing what he pretends to be doing. I would like to think that at the emotional and intellectual level we are doing exactly what we are pretending to do, but at the physical level, it’s almost never.
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Add the Neti pot to your allergy fighting regimen
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t’s the season again in the Duke City where our more appropriate moniker would be the windy city, and it’s not over yet. The warm, dry, pollen-saturated winds blow relentlessly every spring. In their wake they leave scattered tumbleweeds, gritty dust and countless zombies. Yes, zombies; puffy faces, angry, irritated eyes, mucous gurgling continually out their noses, so doped up on antihistamines they just moan. This describes exactly how I feel today. So, I guess I am a zombie as well. I feel so inundated by my seasonal allergies that I truly feel that my brain has been sucked out and replaced with goop. A total of 40 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. For most residing in the Duke City plagued with the ailment, this season seems to be especially harsh. The warm bright days, dry climate and gusting winds that are well-known in the Land of Enchantment seem to be the pollen trifecta. Mild winters such as
Stay indoors during the times of heaviest pollen counts — between 5a and 10a — and on windy days. Keep windows closed. the past one result in earlier tree pollination and an earlier start to the allergy season, with extremely high pollen counts of 1,000 being reached regularly. And the allergy season seems to stretch forever, with juniper, elm, cottonwood, ash and many more trees and plants gearing up for a reproductive frenzy, one after another, that is sure to result in a surge in the price of Kleenex stock. What can you do to have a fighting chance against pollen? Stay indoors during the times of heaviest pollen counts — between 5a and 10a —
and on windy days. Keep windows closed. Take a shower after being outside to lessen pollen exposure indoors. As a progressive physician, I routinely try to minimize medication use by my patients. However, the misery that I go through every spring is not something I would wish on anyone. Consider asking your doctor about nasal steroids, non-sedating antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers and even allergy shots. These efficacious medications are well-studied and safe. However, many allergy and sinus sufferers, including myself, have incorporated nasal irrigation as a foundation in any successful allergy treatment strategy. Nasal irrigation simply uses salt water to flush out the nasal passages. The most popular form of nasal irrigation is the Neti pot. This centuries-old Ayurvedic/yoga technique uses a ceramic pot that looks like a small teapot. About 16 ounces of lukewarm water is mixed with one teaspoon of salt in the Neti pot. The user then tilts his or her head sideways about 45 degrees and water is poured from the top nostril and, after transit through the sinuses, exits the bottom nostril, thinning mucous, alleviating congestion and reducing
facial pain and pressure. Use distilled, sterile or previously boiled water to make up the irrigation solution. Blow your nose to get rid of any remaining liquid, then refill the Neti pot and repeat the process on the other side. It’s important to rinse the Neti pot after each use and leave open to air dry. Medical research supports these claims, finding that nasal irrigation can be an effective way to relieve sinus symptoms when used along with standard sinus treatments. Some people may benefit from the Neti pot without the use of medications. Medically speaking, the Neti pot thins the mucous that clogs the sinuses and then tiny, hair-like structures called cilia, which line the inside of the nasal and sinus cavities, push mucous either to the back of the throat where it can be swallowed, or to the nose to be blown out. Saline solution can help increase the speed and improve coordination of the cilia so that they may more effectively remove the allergens and other irritants that cause sinus problems. The Neti pot can be used daily and has been medically proven to reduce sinus symptoms. Neti pots can be purchased at most drug stores and are usually less than $20. My allergies are so profound, I use the Neti pot from the first spring bud until the last autumn leaf has fallen. The Neti pot is safe when used properly and kept clean. Remember to clean and dry your Neti pot and use distilled or sterile water, or there is a small risk for infection. While I still feel like a zombie during allergy season, I am confident the Neti pot relieves my sinus symptoms just enough to make it through these windy days.
Fabü columnist makes time for twins DAHLING, I HAVE SOME NOT-SO-FAB NEWS: I’m scaling back on work for a while. Like many mothers-to-be with multiple buns in the oven — in my case, twins — I’ve been advised to reduce my activity level. Thus, until the babies make their debut and get settled into their new digs, this column will appear less frequently than you’re accustomed to. Don’t get me wrong — I’m not disappearing, just reducing … while expanding. Ciao for now. I’ll check back in with you soon. My inbox (fabu@local-iQ.com) is always open. Kiss-kiss!
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LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | MAY 3-16, 2012
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PHOTOS BY WES NAMAN
Streetfood Asia combines a comfortable, casual decor and a wide-ranging menu of Asian dishes to draw customers to its Nob Hill locale. Plates like the Kuala Lumpur Street Malay Satay Sampler (right) have proved popular at the restaurant, which has drawn a steady traffic of diners since it opened last year.
Street smart Duke City eatery successfully pairs popular dining style of Asia’s urban centers with pedestrian focus of Nob Hill BY MIKE ENGLISH
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he odds for startup restaurants are daunting. Within the first three years of operation, 60 percent of fledgling eateries in the U.S. close or change ownership, according to a variety of studies. But sometimes a restaurant’s concept is so strong that it defies those odds. Streetfood Asia has seemed destined for success from the start. Opened on a corner of Central and Amherst in Nob Hill in January 2011, Streetfood Asia is the creation of Tai Tok, owner and head chef. Tok, born and raised in Malaysia, traveled extensively in Asia while developing the restaurant plan and menu. He has said the concept for Streetfood Asia was inspired by the open-air street markets of large Asian cities like Saigon, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Beijing and Tokyo. Pairing an informal street-food dining concept with the ever-expanding foot-traffic scene in Nob Hill was a stroke of genius, and from all appearances, Streetfood Asia hit the ground running and has never stopped. The success has been great enough that Tok is planning a second location for the restaurant, this one across from UNM at Central and Harvard. As a resident of Nob Hill myself, a recent visit to the restaurant reminded me of the ingredients of Streetfood Asia’s success.
Let’s start with a simple dish, pho, a Vietnamese soup of vermicelli rice noodles, onions, basil, cilantro, lime, bean sprouts and jalapeno. At Streetfood Asia it’s called Saigon Street Pho ($11-$14, depending on the meat or seafood added). I’m currently addicted to chicken pho and have literally been making my way across Albuquerque, from downtown to the west side, eating the dish at any restaurant that serves it. There are not many ways to distinguish pho — noodle freshness, broth tastiness and meat quality are about it — but Streetfood Asia’s version may well be the best in town. Fresh ingredients are part of it, but the use of ginger, anise seeds and cinnamon in the beef broth set this pho apart. The portions of meat and noodles in a serving are considerable, too, so while $11 is not cheap for chicken pho, you get your dollar’s worth. Streetfood Of course, that’s just one item on a vast menu that delves into virtually every corner of Asian cuisine. On several past visits to Streetfood Asia I’ve uncovered other gems: Asia • Bangkok Street Hot Spicy ($11-$14). This wok-cooked collection of fried rice, veggies, herbs, 3422 Central SE, spicy shrimp paste, mango and roasted cashews is served with everything from tofu to Chinese 505.260.0088 sausage, at a spice level that any chili lover will find warm and familiar. Mon.-Thu., Sun., • Kuala Lampur Street Malay Rice Noodles ($11-$14). A stir-fried noodle dish of veggies, shitake 11a-9p; Fri.-Sat., mushrooms, eggs, curry spices, garlic, ginger and your choice of meat or seafood. 11a-10p • Kuala Lampur Street Malay Curry Laksa ($11-$14). The spicy lemongrass Malay coconut curry streetfoodasiaabq.com chicken broth is the delicious foundation for this soup, which features Chinese vermicelli noodles and the tang of kaffir lime leaves. • Tokyo Street Soft Shell Crab Tempura ($10). This offering from the sandwich menu features delectable crab with cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro, wasabi mayonnaise and carrot daikon relish on toasted French bread. A word on atmosphere: Streetfood Asia gets it right. The combination of bar and table seating strikes a casual, comfortable tone aligned with the “street food” concept. Warm lighting and dark wood accents add to it. People-watching out of the restaurant’s large windows while grabbing a solo meal has become an enjoyable pastime for me. While some diners might prefer modest Asian eateries that specialize in a single cuisine, here’s a salute to the success of Streetfood Asia’s eclectic and wide-ranging approach to Asian food.
NEW BREWERY
West Side’s Broken Bottle Brewery claims key spot on NM microbrew map It’s no secret that New Mexico loves its microbrews, but until the recent opening of Broken Bottle Brewing (9421 Coors NW Ste. K, 505.890.8777), the West Side was not a very sudsy place to live. Founded by Donavan Lane and Chris Chavez, Broken Bottle promises craft beer with a unique twist.
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“We want to offer styles found at no other local breweries, while still offering many of the standards you find at most microbreweries,” said Lane. Food service is not part of the Broken Bottle vision, but patrons are allowed to call in food orders. —LG
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Aspire to eat more asparagus in the springtime
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unny story: I got a call from a local organic grower a month or so ago, and he told me he would have local asparagus available in a few weeks. I was elated. The Jennifer James 101 spring menu was in its fetal stage and we were thrilled to know that this veggie manifestation of spring could be procured organically and locally. He asked a couple questions: How much would we go through in a week? How big would we like it to be? We agreed on 20 pounds a week and, as for size, I gave my standard answer of “thin.” Commercially, asparagus is available in small, standard, large, extra large and jumbo. “Thin” falls into the small category — about the thickness of a Number 2 pencil at its widest point. I didn’t specify this dimension, but figured “thin” was synonymous with “small” and left it at that. Fast-forward a few weeks to our first delivery, when 10 pounds of asparagus was delivered and lo and behold, it was thin. Like wispy, green-asparagus-hair thin. I was befuddled. I’d never seen such a thing. It was the opposite of supermarket asparagus — super sweet and ultra tender and falling all over the place. How the heck was I going to grill that, I wondered? We talked it over and decided to let it get a little more mature and we would be golden. We now have awesome, organic, local asparagus of a manageable size. Asparagus is the main stalk of a plant in the lily family. When harvested early, it is juicy and sweet. Once harvested, asparagus will continue to consume its inherent sugars and become less juicy, more bland and noticeably dry and fibrous. These changes are accelerated by heat and light. When shopping for asparagus, taste it. You’ll be able to tell how fresh it is by how sweet and tender it is (or isn’t). Don’t be fooled by thickness: different varieties of asparagus are
meant to be different thicknesses. Once you get it home, cut the very bottom of the stalks off and store the asparagus in the refrigerator, standing up, in a half-inch or so of water. You can even dilute a teaspoon of sugar in the water. The asparagus will continue to suck up the water, just like cut flowers do, and a pinch of sugar will add sweetness back to the stalks. When it comes time to prep your veggie, bend each stalk to find the natural breaking point that separates rigid fibrous end from tender upper stalk (you can also do this in the store to guesstimate just how fresh it is—the less you snap off the bottom, the fresher it is). Since most of us aren’t serendipitously blessed with ultra-thin, ultra-tender asparagus, we have to work with what we can get, depending on our intended application. At Jennifer James 101, we soak the asparagus in buttermilk, dredge it in flour and flash-fry it into asparagus frites. The dry-heat cooking method keeps the asparagus from leaching out its green color, and the crunchy coating acts likes a protective jacket inside which the asparagus essentially steams itself to sugary veggie doneness. Asparagus responds well to dry-heat cooking methods (those that involve little or no water): grilling, frying and roasting. It’s an easy side dish to throw onto the grill alongside steaks. But more creatively, asparagus can also be
manipulated into other shapes that can replicate other foods. The easiest is to julienne the stalks from tip to bottom on a mandolin, making long noodles. Blanch them in boiling, salted water and shock them in ice water to set the beautiful green color. Then toss it with linguine and fresh herbs or garlic and make a half-veggie version of straw and hay pasta (the bicolor dish of half spinach, half regular pasta). For a simple spring salad, cut asparagus of any thickness on the bias into thin ovals and toss with sliced almonds, shaved pecorino romano, a squeeze of fresh lemon and a splash of extra virgin olive oil. To make a light-but-hearty main dish, add cooked quinoa and a handful of arugula. Nelle Bauer is co-chef and co-owner of Jennifer James 101. She thinks all thicknesses of asparagus are the right thickness.
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Asparagus, that abundant spring veggie, responds especially well to dry-heat cooking methods, like grilling, frying or roasting.
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M OTHER ’S DAY D I NI NG Bien Shur Buffet at Sandia Resort 10a-3p
Crowne Plaza
30 Rainbow Road NE, 505.798.3700
10:30a-2p 1901 University NE, 505.998.6410
$45/$18 (ages 5-12)
$33/$28 (Sen.)/$14 (ages 12 and under)
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Cheese display, smoked salmon, red chile mustard roasted pork, black lava salt-crusted prime rib, apple butterglazed local lamb. Kid’s buffet and desserts available.
Champagne brunch. Traditional breakfast favorites, fajita and prime rib stations, seafood display, roasted pork and prosciutto wrapped turkey, New Mexican favorites with pastries and desserts. Call for reservations.
Blade’s Bistro 10a-2p 221 Highway 165, Placitas, 505.771.0695 bladesbistro.com
Full breakfast bar, omelet station, seasonal fresh fruit, soups and specialty salads with cold seafood bar and a selection of hot items, along with desserts.
Brasserie La Provence 10:30a-3p 3001 Central NE, 505.254.7644 laprovencenobhill.com
The popular Nob Hill French bistro offers a special buffet for Mother’s Day with breakfast and lunch items. Call for reservations.
Corn Maiden and Santa Ana Cafe at Tamaya Resort
El Pinto 10:30a-2p 10500 4th NW, 505.898.1771 elpinto.com
Eggs Benedict with pork loin on a green chile biscuit with a red hollandaise sauce; green chile cheese biscuits smothered in green chile white gravy with a side of chorizo.
Embassy Suites
Forque at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Call for price
10a-3p 330 Tijeras NW, 505.843.2700
Seafood, carving station, chicken, desserts and drinks.
$43.95, $29.95 (Sen.)/$19.95 (ages 6-12)/ FREE (5 and under).
Shark Reef Café at the ABQ BioPark
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Waffle, omelet, seafood, carving and pasta stations, along with entrees and desserts.
Grove Cafe & Market 8a-3p 600 Central SE, Suite A, 505.248.9800 thegrovecafemarket.com
Off the menu items: The Grove has a regular Sunday brunch, and for Mother’s Day will also have a French toast or egg special.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 11a-3:45p 2401 12th NW, 505.724.3510
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9a-5p 2601 Central NW, 505.848.7182 $20/$16 (age 10 and under) cabq.gov/biopark
Buffet-style meal with eggs, pancakes, shrimp, snow crab, salad, grilled vegetables, fruit, cheese, omelet and crepe station with red chili-honey cream cheese and more.
Slate at Albuquerque Museum 10a-2:30p 2000 Mountain NW, 505.243.7255 $39 slatestreetcafe.com
Brunch buffet with crab cake eggs benedict, proscuitto/spinach/fontina quiche, omelets made to order, salmon and much more.
$28.50/$13.50 (ages 12 and under)
Farm & Table
Los Poblanos
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10a-2p 4803 Rio Grande NW, 505.344.9297
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Blueberry bread pudding French toast, crab cake eggs benedict, baklava French toast, steak and eggs, huevos rancheros, green chili infused bloody mary, $5 mimosas.
A three-course meal starting with pastries, fruit preparations, choice of entrée, finishing off with a selection of sweets for the whole table.
*Information subject to change, call individual restaurant for details.
9a-2p 8917 4th NW, 505.503.7124
$48/$24 (ages 12 and under), FREE ages 3 and under)
Order by the item: Garden omelet with local chorizo, herbed-mushroom goat cheese omelet, enchiladas and eggs and quinoa salad with roasted root vegetables over local mixed greens.
Elegant brunch, with menu to be announced. Reservations a must.
10a-2p 125 2nd NW, 505.242.9090
11a-2:30p 1000 Woodward NE, 505.245.7100 Champagne brunch. Breakfast bar with eggs, waffles, steak, breast of turkey, Cajun snapper, roasted potatoes, shrimp, made-to-order sushi, New Mexico favorites and desserts.
10a-3p 1300 Tuyuna Trail, Santa Ana Pueblo, 505.771.6060
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Breakfast buffet: carving station includes rosemary roast pork loin with apple demi glace, boneless salmon filet en croûte with lemon dill sauce. There’s also a dessert station.
$65/$25 (age 10 and under)/FREE (infants and toddlers)
Yanni’s 11a-3p 3109 Central NE, 505.268.9250 Call for price
SPORTS
Intensity, insanity, idiocy Warrior Dash runs thousands of New Mexicans over extreme course of mud and fire to raise money for children’s hospital BY JUSTIN DE LA ROSA hat started as a race in Joliet, Ill., in 2009 has grown to be the world’s largest running series, with over one million participants in 65 different races worldwide. The Warrior Dash is not your typical race, with a start and finish and a few terrain challenges in between. Intensity, insanity and maybe a little bit of idiocy are just a few things you will see at the Warrior Dash. The name pretty much does it justice. The Warrior Dash is a footrace through extreme terrain and even more extreme obstacles. Each Dash spans a 5k course, or “battleground” Warrior Dash as it is known by warriors, 9a, Sat., May 5 featuring 14 Founders Ranch obstacles that 144 Juan Thomas, test the physical Edgewood and mental warriordash.com strength of participants, or as it is described on the Warrior Dash website, “3.11 hellish miles.” Sounds fun, huh? The obstacles throughout the course don’t just involve climbing and jumping — no, they can range anywhere from crawling through mud under barbed wire to leaping over fire. Though the race may sound intense, it is all about the goal at the end of the race: beer and food. Warriors will celebrate their finishing of the dash in proper warrior fashion with a horned Viking helmet, a stein full of beer and plenty of food and music to reward them for their valiant efforts. It’s everything you deserve for completing such a feat.
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It isn’t all about the blood, sweat and beers though. Warrior Dash has partnered with St.
Jude Children’s Research Hospital this year hoping to raise more than $1 million with help from all the worldwide warriors. In addition to St. Jude, the Dash is also teaming up with GreenSneakers, which is an organization that reuses donated sneakers as affordable footwear for people in need. Participants are in it for the challenge and the good time that comes at the end of the race, and for some, it’s their first attempt at a race like this. “This is actually my first race ever,” said Chrissy Sharp. “I typically don’t like to run unless I’m being chased. So this race was the perfect opportunity for me to step outside what I’m used to.” Sharp also said a bonus is that the proceeds go to St. Jude’s – an organization that is important to her. “It breaks my heart to think of a child hurting to the point you can’t help. Supporting a research foundation like St. Jude’s is important because there’s hope there,” Sharp said. So what can we all expect to see at the Dash? Since it is New Mexico’s first year hosting a dash, I think we are all a little bit curious to watch and experience it. Looking at the map of the course, it might seem like it would be similar to the opening of Saving Private Ryan on the beaches of Normandy. Hell, there is even a part of the course called “Storming Normandy” in which participants have to do a military crawl. I’m sure there will be pain and more safety than that, but I just hope there isn’t anyone walking around looking for their other arm by the end of it.
Warrior Dash is a national organization staging its first New Mexico race this year, on a course course in Edgewood. Teams of competitors traverse a challenging route peppered with obstacles, all to raise funds for a children’s research hospital.
Warrior Dash will be the first big race of the year for New Mexico, and the only race of its type in the state. Consider it a great chance to get out of the city for a day to enjoy the always gorgeous weather in May and cheer on warriors who are braver than I, as they take on the Dash.
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Introduction by KEVIN HOPPER • Photos by WES NAMAN + JOY GODFREY + SERGIO SALVADOR + ADRIA MALCOM
AS SUMMER APPROACHES, SIPPING COCKTAILS ON
becomes more and more enticing as the mercury rises. In past years, this issue has been about where to find the cheapest drinks and eats in town. But a funny thing has been happening over the last few seasons: Cocktails are growing up and becoming more sophisticated. You might even call it a renaissance. The following recipes are offered by some of the city’s most esteemed mixologists, the bartenders out there who really care enough about the “art of cocktailing” to create original recipes. Sure, you could order the cheapest margarita on the menu and probably be content with pre-mixed sweet ‘n’ sour, but these particular mixologists are raising the bar in the cocktail world. If you’re not the type to shake a drink at your casa, Local iQ invites you to Mixology to taste each of these masterpieces for free, made by their respective originators, AT IMBIBE ON THURSDAY, MAY 10 FROM 8-10 P.M.
Passion Pillow Harvested with a love of culture and a strong sense of pride, Mezcal is a spirit pulled from deep within the Mexican soil. In recent years, an increase in its popularity in the United States has been noted, and quality distillation and premium versions have made it a widespread trend. When I first sampled premium Mezcal I wished it were a pillow and I spoke Spanish so I could embed my head into its cozy warmth every night and recite to it Sonetas de Amor. Obsessive? Perhaps. But then again, Mezcal originates from the same culture that gave us the intensely passionate Frida Kahlo and the colorful brilliance of Oaxacan art. ¡Que Viva!
1 oz. angostura bitters 1 oz. orgeat syrup (Torani or Fee Bros. are popular brands) .75 oz. lemon juice .75 oz. rye whiskey Fresh ginger
1.5 oz Illegal Mezcal .25 oz Chartreuse Yellow Muddled pineapple Egg white 2 full barspoons Powdered sugar Fresh lemon
Steep raspberries in a ruby port for 15 minutes on low.
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By Keila Herrington National Distributing Co.
METHOD:
RASPBERRY PORT
I first came across this drink in Seattle, and have never seen a drink use a full ounce of bitters. However, when I tried it, I was blown away. This cocktail comes from a drink called Trinidad especial. The especial uses pisco. Rumor has it there were two bartenders at the New York City’s Flat Iron Lounge, who were messing around with the especial and decided to use rye. After that it was called a Trinidad sour. My twist on this drink is that I muddle fresh ginger to compliment the bitters. My version is called the Ginger Trinidad. Angostura has to be used. I tried other bitters but just not quit the same. INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENTS:
Combine all ingredients. Dry shake, add ice, then shake/strain over the fresh ice. Top with a raspberry port drizzle and toasted rosemary sprig.
Ginger Trinidad
METHOD:
In a pint glass, muddle fresh ginger and then combine all ingredients. Shake to wake and strain in a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
By Brian Delgado, Blade’s Bistro
THE PATIO OF YOUR FAVORITE HAPPY HOUR SPOT
The classic Margarita has always been a go-to summer drink for me, with its wonderful combination of sweet agave, refreshingly tart lime and lots of ice (cooling me off even on the hottest New Mexico days). Thanks to my friend Nate, at Quarters wine shop on Wyoming, I recently found myself with a gallon of Agave Nectar. So, naturally I went about making as many variations of this classic drink as I could. Yes, it was a Saturday. After many different variations of this classic drink I came to decide on this as my favorite, the Smokey Margarita. For my interpretation I like to use KAH reposado tequila (its 110 proof!), fresh lime juice, Partida Agave Nectar and a little Del Maguey Single Village Mescal. INGREDIENTS:
1.5 oz. KAH Resposado Tequila .25 oz Partida Agave Nectar (more or less to your taste) .25 oz Del Maguey Mescal Juice of 2 Limes Ice and kosher salt
By Tomas Acosta, Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Summer Favorite
METHOD:
Take a pint glass and fill with the tequila, Agave Nectar and lime juice. Add enough ice to fill 3/4 of the way up. Using a Boston shaker, mix vigorously until frothy, pour into a salt-rimmed glass and float the Mescal on top. Choose a shady spot and enjoy!
By Ben Williams, Scalo Il Bar
Cripple Creek Cocktail April 19, 2012 was a sad day for many people. It was the day Levon Helm, drummer and singer of The Band died. The music that Levon composed with his band mates (“The Weight,” “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” etc.) was the soundtrack of my childhood. Furthermore, The Band’s songs were very much responsible for my personal interest in writing and performing my own music. In what is one of my favorite songs of all time, Levon sings “Up on Cripple Creek, she sends me/If I spring a leak, she mends me/I don’t have to speak, she defends me/A drunkard’s dream if I ever did see one.” So what do we do when our heroes pass away? We honor them in song, we create things in their name, and we toast to their legacy. Here’s to Levon! INGREDIENTS:
1.5 oz. Knob Creek Bourbon .5 oz. Benedictine liqueur .5 oz. Averna Amaro 2 dashes orange bitters METHOD:
Combine ingredients in a pint glass full of ice. Stir for 20 seconds and strain into the glass of your choosing. Garnish with an orange twist.
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IPA Arson
If you haven’t tried a “culinary cocktail” yet, you are way overdue. Gone are the days standards like vodka tonics, cosmos and mojitos. These days, bartenders are creating libations with fresh herbs, vegetables, spices, jams and jellies and even vinegars. Fresh ingredients combined with artisanal spirits is a marriage made in heaven. I created this cocktail as a way to incorporate a classic French cooking technique, in which sugar is caramelized and deglazed with vinegar, creating a base to be used as a flavoring for sauces, called a gastrique. It creates layers of depth in the cocktail and is a fun way to entertain behind the bar.
Within the last year I have been falling deeply in love with beer cocktails. I have played around mostly with domestic stouts, but the one style of beer that has always proven difficult for me is IPA; I could never seem to create something tasty enough to give to a customer. IPAs are hoppy, bitter and have a substantial citrus burst. So, after conducting a little research, I focused on the flavor notes of IPAs and came up with this drink. The mango and Fee Brothers’ whiskeyaged bitters play well on the hoppiness and the grapefruit and lemon notes of Marble’s IPA. Enjoy!
T-Virus By Adrienne Miller, Ned’s on the Rio Grande
Gas Streak
Being a huge Resident Evil fan, I wanted to create a drink that embodies its story. The T-Virus is a virus created by the Umbrella Corporation and is responsible for regenerating dead cells, causing the outbreak of flesh eating zombies. I started with blood orange juice to symbolize blood, and added blueberries as a symbol for the virus infecting the blood. Blueberry and mint grow and flourish in very similar conditions, so they pair nicely together. I added some homemade ginger syrup that provides a slightly hot, citrus-like taste and wonderful aroma. I chose vodka as the spirit because it is odorless and tasteless and will not interfere with the other flavors. The T-Virus is a well-balanced, sinful aperitif cocktail that will leave you salivating.
INGREDIENTS:
1 bottle Marble IPA 4-5 chunks Fresh mango .5 oz. Fresh lemon juice .5-.75 oz. Simple syrup 2-4 dashes Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters METHOD:
In a mixing glass muddle the mango with the lemon juice, add in the simple syrup, bitters and ice shake and strain into a cold pint glass and top off with the Marble IPA.
Bella-Bella Happy Hour! Just got out of work, had one of those days, its time for a flippin’ drink! Happy Hour specials rarely feature high quality booze, or fancy, muddled, handcrafted cocktails. So, it is always good to have a simple “go-to” drink for happy hour. One that even the lamest bartender won’t screw up. Try Skyy Pineapple and cranberry juice. It is simple, delicious and cannot be done wrong (unless they forget the ice, I suppose). You might even be so lucky to have the dive bar a block from your office throw a lime squeeze in it. Although, I would suggest making a slightly longer journey to Nob Hill Bar & Grill and ask Tapp to make you his tricked out version of this “go-to” drink.
INGREDIENTS:
2 oz. Bulliet Bourbon 3 slices Apples 4 slices Ginger .5 oz. Honey .5 oz. Yuzu Rice Vinegar 1 barspoon Sugar METHOD:
In a pint glass muddle honey, apples ginger and vinegar. Take a barspoon of sugar and over the glass torch the sugar so that it caramelizes and melts into the glass. Muddle again. Add bourbon and top with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled and double strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a caramelized slice of ginger.
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METHOD:
In a cocktail shaker add the barspoon of simple syrup, then follow with the barspoon of cherry syrup. Leave that spoon in the mixing glass. Add vodka, amaretto and lime. Whisk the remaining cherry syrup off of the spoon. Add cubed ice, raspberries and shake the s*%# out it. Fine strain over crushed ice. Garnish with a chunk of pineapple and Amarena cherry. BOOM! Dave Tapp was the first person hired to the service staff at Nob Hill Bar & Grill. Four years later he still serves up award-winning drinks as the lead bartender at Albuquerque’s favorite upscale joint.
INGREDIENTS:
2 oz. Stoli Vodka 1.5 oz. Fresh Blood Orange juice .5 oz. Homemade ginger syrup 7-8 fresh blueberries 8-10 Fresh mint leaves METHOD:
In a cocktail shaker, add blood orange juice, ginger syrup and blueberries. Muddle. Add mint leaves and muddle a bit more. Add vodka. Shake vigorously. Double strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with a blood orange wheel and float a sprig of mint in the middle of the drink.
By Les Baker, Yanni’s Mediterranean Grill
By Kate Gerwin, Imbibe
1.5 oz. Skyy Pineapple Vodka .5 oz. Amaretto Juice from half a lime 3 Fresh raspberries Chunk of pineapple Amarena cherry Barspoon of simple syrup Barspoon of syrup from Amarena cherries 2 oz. Cranberry juice Crushed ice
By Dave Tapp, Nob Hill Bar & Grill
INGREDIENTS:
By Leif West, Southern Wine & Spirits
Respect Your Elder This cocktail highlights two of my favorite spirits — reposado and St. Germain. Partida Reposado Tequila is an estate grown tequila with notes of vanilla, hazelnut and oak. St. Germain is a French elderflower liqueur with notes of honeysuckle, grapefruit and pear. The smokiness of the tequila; the floralhoney notes of the St. Germain; the spice of the green chile and the freshness of the cucumber will take your taste buds for a joy ride. Please enjoy responsibly. INGREDIENTS:
1.5 oz. Green chile-infused Partida Reposado Tequila (recipe follows) .75 oz. St. Germain Elderflower liqueur 1.5 oz. Agave-lime sour (recipe follows) 2 Cucumber slices (muddled) METHOD:
In a mixing glass, muddle cucumber with St. Germain. Add Tequila,
agave-lime sour and ice. Shake and double strain over fresh ice into a double rocks glass rimmed with cilantro-salt and garnish with a cucumber slice. INFUSED TEQUILA:
Take 2 medium heat roasted Hatch Green Chiles (peeled and de-seeded) and drop into 750 ml bottle of Partida Reposado Tequila. Let sit for a couple of days (until desired “heat” is reached). AGAVE-LIME SOUR:
Mix equal parts of agave nectar, fresh lime juice and distilled water. Keep refrigerated. Leif West is a mixologist and spirit specialist with Southern Wine and Spirits of New Mexico.
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The Bentley Last year I was asked to tend bar at the Governor’s Mansion in Santa Fe for the Governor’s Ball. I was faced with the task of creating a “mocktail” with no color. After working with a few recipes, I came up with a twist on the classic Mojito. I made this drink (minus the rum) and it was a huge success. So, I decided to make it with the rum and it tasted even better. It is now on the drink menu at Vintage 423 under the name The Bentley. INGREDIENTS:
Half of a lime 10-12 Mint leaves 1 oz. Cane syrup 2 slices of Cucumber 1.5 oz. Bacardi Superior Rum Splash of Gosling’s Ginger Beer METHOD:
Muddle the mint and cucumber with the freshsqueezed lime juice and cane syrup. Add the Bacardi Rum and shake vigorously. Pour over fresh ice and top off with ginger beer. Stir contents and garnish with a cucumber wheel.
By Austin Leard, Vintage 423
The Cellar Bar at Zinc Step down into the intimate Cellar Bar for happy hour every day from 5pm to 7pm. Check out our website for information on our weekly specials, too!
HAPPY HOUR MENU HIGHLIGHTS House-Made Chips & Onion Dip $3
Bruschetta Toasted rustic bread with three toppings $6
Crispy Duck Confit Eggrolls Served with a balsamic-mustard & chile lime dipping sauces $8
Spinach Artichoke Dip Served with a warm sliced baguette $6
Red Chile Tuna Melt Sliders Monterey jack cheese, avocado, alfalfa sprouts & cilantro aioli $6
Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Asadero cheese, spicy chicken & blue cheese dressing $6
La Puesta Del Sol
DRINKS Happy Red or White Wine
By Matthew Martinez, Hard Rock Casino & Resort Hotel
Varietal changes daily $5 This cocktail was inspired after I attended a sake tasting. I wanted to create a cocktail using Zipang Sparkling Sake to make light refreshing summer drink that could be enjoyed with friends and family sitting on a patio watching the sunset. I added in fresh ruby red grapefruit to give the drink the color of a New Mexico sunset.
José Cuervo Silver Margarita José Cuervo Silver Tequila, Triple Sec with house made sweet & sour $4
Passion Mojito Malibu Passion Fruit Rum, house made mojito mix & fresh mint with a splash of soda $4
Raspberry Collins
INGREDIENTS:
1.25 oz. American Harvest Vodka (all organic vodka) 1 slice of Cucumber .25 oz. Simple syrup 2 oz. of Freshly squeezed ruby red grapefruit 2 oz. of Zipang sparkling sake
Smirnoff vodka, raspberry liqueur and fresh lemonade with a splash of soda water $4
South American Sangria Red wine, brandy, orange liqueur & more $4
METHOD:
In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber, then add simple syrup, red grapefruit juice and vodka. Shake mildly, strain and pour over ice into rocks glass with a salted rim and float with sparkling sake. Garnish with a cucumber wheel.
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Happy Hour Tuesday-Sunday from 3-6PM Reverse Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday from 9-11PM Sunday is Half Price Oyster Night at the Bar 6PM Until They’re Gone
Savoy serves weekday lunches, Sunday brunch and dinner daily. Private rooms are available for small or large groups. Happy Hour is served twice daily and there’s seasonal live music on the patio. For more details, please visit:
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill Come check Seasons rooftop patio this summer for our amazing happy hour Monday thru Friday 4pm-6:30pm and 9pm-10pm. Go to seasonsabq.com for live music events!
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HAPPY HOUR MENU HIGHLIGHTS Spanish Style Grilled Bread Rubbed with tomatoes & garlic oil $3.75
HAPPY HOUR MENU HIGHLIGHTS
HAPPY HOUR MENU HIGHLIGHTS
Crispy Rock Shrimp Orange-chili dipping sauce
Oyster Shooter $2.50
Fish Taco
$5.75
Crispy Calamari Tomatillo salsa, crispy jalapeños & lemon aioli $5
$6.25
$2.50
Bowl of Clam Chowder $4
Prime Rib Pepper Steak Sandwich
Peel & Eat Shrimp
Gruyère cheese, Tabasco remoulade & truffle-cheese fries
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DRINKS
Deep Fried Calamari Grilled tomato salsa, lemon aioli
Classic Buffalo Chicken Wings Celery sticks, herb buttermilk dressing $6.75
DRINKS
Grilled Half Pound Angus Burger Served with Parmesan truffle fries $6
Seasons’ Original Margarita $4.25
Draft Beer of the Day $3
Prosciutto Wrapped Goat Cheese
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Seasons’ Seasonal Mojito
House-Made Pretzel Bites $5
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Red wine, fresh fruit juices and a splash of lemon-lime soda $5
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Sauza Blanco Frozen Margarita
Six Penn Cove Oysters with a Draft Beer or Glass of Wine
Sauza Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, house-made sweet and sour frozen to perfection. Traditional, blackberry or peach $5
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Happy Hour Red & White Wine $4.75
House-Made Mojito $5
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Vernon’s Spend your summer at Vernon’s! Enjoy our award winning food, ambiance, and libations on our gorgeous VIP patio and in our elegant Black Diamond Lounge.
Adobe Bar Best Happy Hour in Taos Monday through Friday, 4-6 PM. Free live music every night, 7-10. Award winning wines and margaritas.
The Gorge Bar & Grill Enjoy the Best Happy Hour in Taos while sitting on our patio overlooking the Taos Plaza. We feature TWO happy hours Monday thru Friday from 3-5:30pm and again 9-10pm.
HAPPY HOUR MENU HIGHLIGHTS Wine Tastings & Tapas $10 Wine Flights New selections each week Every Friday 5-8pm On the VIP Patio with Live Music!
Vernon’s Cocktail Hours $2 off any Beer, Wine or Cocktail Tapas Specials Mon-Fri 430-630pm Fri & Sat 9-11pm In the Black Diamond Lounge
Burgers & Beer $10 Beer Flights Every Saturday this summer June, July and August Enjoy Vernon’s Prime Beef Burgers 5-8pm On the VIP Patio
HAPPY HOUR MENU HIGHLIGHTS
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Turkey, Avocado, Bacon & Green Chile Sandwich
Ranch dressing, celery & carrot sticks $6
With poppy seed coleslaw and choice of french fries or sweet potato fries $10.50
Green Chile Cheeseburger Housemade whole wheat bun, lettuce, tomato, red onion and choice of french fries or sweet potato fries $11
Grilled Apple Salad Toasted walnuts, Maytag bleu cheese, Red Willow baby greens and port wine vinaigrette $9
Classic Buffalo Hot Wings Grilled Spanish Bread Rubbed with fresh tomato & garlic oil, herbed-garlic goat cheese schmear $5
Crispy Fried Rock Shrimp Chipotle aioli $5
BBQ Pork Sliders Cider Slaw $5
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Chips and Salsa $2
Gorge-arita
With guacamole $5
Served frozen or on the rocks, salt rim $4
Nachos
20 oz. Marble Brewery Drafts
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Your choice: IPA or Red Ale $4
DRINKS Premium Draft Beers $3
House-made Sangria Orange garnish $4
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The most interesting band in the world? BY HAKIM BELLAMY
“I
don’t always listen to music. But when I do, I prefer Revìva.” Insert the most interesting man in the world here. Yes, Revìva sounds like a refreshing, somewhat carbonated, non-alcoholic but intoxicating drink. And though going to a Revìva show is a “clean” high (a lot like going to an oxygen bar), they are no beverage, they’re a band. The group can be described as a Burqueño/reggae/rock band, but not just any Burqueño/reggae/rock band. They very well could be the most interesting band in the world. What makes them interesting? First off, their mission is ... well, they are a band with a mission, number one. The second most interesting thing about Revìva is their desire to revive themselves and others through the healing power of music. This is what they are doing while other bands are trying to get famous, get paid or get laid. How un-American of them.
Devin Copeland, aka Devin the Dude, has made his mark in the hip hop world with songs focused on his love of weed. But Copeland started his own record label in 2008 and since then has been exploring ways to take his career in new directions. “Bigger companies try to mold artists and there is no artist development,” he said of the big labels. “They don’t try to plan on making a career for the artists. I do.”
For the love of green Devin the Dude evolves from silly jokes and odes to marijuana to a more “chill” and mature sound BY KYLE EUSTICE
T
hree things come to mind when Houston-based rapper Devin the Dude is mentioned: weed, weed and more weed. Like his older records, the veteran underground hip-hop aficionado’s last album, 2010’s Gotta Be Me, had its share of weed-loving tracks. When asked what would happen if he suddenly decided to quit, Devin the Dude — aka Devin Copeland — laughed and sounded genuinely surprised at the mere thought. “I had made it a point not to be boxed in as someone who raps about weed, but unfortunately [laughs] a lot of people cling to that side of me. It’s kind of multiplied because of all the people that smoke,” Copeland said. “During the show it’s all about weed with the fans, but afterwards, when we start meetin’ and greetin’, they let me know about other songs that had something to do with their lives or were a big part of what was happenin’ at the time. That’s where my satisfaction comes from.” Three records ago, it was mostly jokes and reefer. Copeland’s 2008 release Landing Gear was swollen with humor, which has come to be expected of the Dude. On tracks like “I Can’t Make It Home” and “El Grande Nalgas,” he raps about too many shots of Patron while the latter boasts a typical booty anthem. But Devin the Dude has grown, and his next record, 2010’s Suite 420, started to give glimpses of the man behind the Dude — a trend continued on Gotta Be Me.
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“Well I guess the difference with this record is the tempo. It’s more chill mode. I’ve grown up a little so the songs are more mature. On some of them we’re still trippin out,” Copeland assured. “But on that one, I had some songs about relationships and separation, so the content was a little more serious.” While many of his peers have chosen to stay with major labels or even smaller independent companies, Devin the Dude amicably split with Rap-A-Lot Records in 2008 to start his own label, Coughee Brothaz Records. Fortunately, Rap-A-Lot let Copeland have most of the creative control during the 15 years he was on the label so running his own was a seamless transition. “Owning my own label is pretty much the same all the way around. The only difference is being able to decide where the album is going to go, what song should go where, what group should be coming out while handling all marketing and promotions,” Devin said. “As artists, it’s all about not knowing. You don’t know what a record company is going to try to do and how Devin the Dude they’re going to mold you or they might fix your album the WITH COUGHEE BROTHAZ, way you don’t want it fixed. It’s great to be able to put things DJ NOBLE AND HUNTER out the way you want it. Rap-A-Lot let me have creative 7p, Thu., May 10 control. I lucked out in that sense, but bigger companies try to Launchpad mold artists and there is no artist development. They don’t try 618 Central SW, 505.764.8887 to plan on making a career for the artists. I do.” $10 While the majority of Copeland’s material is slightly Tickets: holdmyticket.com redundant, that redundancy is the same reason his fans keep launchpadrocks.com coming back. For example, they were pleased with Suite 420’s chilled-out odes to weed, silly sex jokes and old-school R&B beats, along with those great oddball numbers Copeland uses to break up each album. The crystal clarity and sparse guitar plucks of “Still Comin” (courtesy of producer Mirawge) are reminiscent of the more minimalist tracks by Dr. Dre. The simplicity of the beats deters Copeland’s lyrics from drowning in overcomplicated production, allowing the narratives to really stand out. Devin the Dude and posse arrive in Albuquerque May 10, with clouds of cannabis smoke sure to follow. The boys have developed a ritual upon reaching their destination, and the Duke City is no different. “We just check in the hotel and do the whole sh*t, shower and shave thing,” Copeland said. “If the cities aren’t too far away we just unpack, find Suite 420 and do the damn thing.”
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Literally, Chris Brennan (co-founder and lead singer of Revìva) is currently serving a two-and-a-half year Peace Crops stint in Pearl Lagoon, Nicaragua. His goal is to start a student exchange between Nicaragua and Albuquerque. A band of school teachers and musicians, whose lead singer is in Latin America? What’s more interesting than that? A lead singer-less band perhaps. Despite geographical chasms, “The Brotherhood of Revìva” is a testament to the talent and friendship of the band. Without Brennan, the remaining band founders — Glenn “Buddha” Benavidez, Cody Jones, Danny “the Harp” Garcia, Ragon Espinosa and Jerel Garcia — have the chops to pick up the slack. The proof is in the fan base. According to Benavidez, their dedicated base started as a core group of friends that “turned into one big family.” It’s a family that seems to multiply at every show, even in Brennan’s absence. Another interesting tidbit is that the group (one of the busiest bands in Burque) is only three years old. In those three short years they have shared stages with the diverse likes of The Wailers, Brother Ali and Incubus. Careful to mention that they’ve also shared the stage with the “great local bands of Burque,” Revìva is homegrown and humble. Fresh off of a main stage performance at Edgefest, you can catch up with “the Brotherhood” as they spread the word of Revìva at the Launchpad on Cinco de Mayo with Cultura Fuerte. Otherwise, you can find their next gig and join me in loving Revìva at lovereviva.com. Stay thirsty my friends.
Hakim Bellamy is a father, poet, emcee, journalist, playwright, actor and futbol addict. He wishes he was better at all seven things previously mentioned, especially daddying. Find him at hakimbe.com.
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Vital Remains, Torture Victim, Impaled Offering w/ Deforme 9p, $10 Loma Colorado Main Library
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Skip Batchelor 1:30-5p, FREE Two Mile Train 5:30p, FREE
Bluegrass Jam with Cathy Faber 1-4p, FREE, Boris & the Saltlicks SW AMERICANA 8:30p, $5 Golden Cantina-Cities of Gold Casino
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Cinco De Mayo/Kentucky Derby Party All Day, FREE DJ Rotation 10p, FREE Johnsons of Madrid
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A reggae Beatles tribute band might seem like a very specialized musical niche, but Washington, D.C., band Yellow Dubmarine is making a mark as exactly that. Monday, May 7 at 8 p.m. at Launchpad, 618 Central SW (launchpadrocks. com). Tickets (holdmytickets.com) are $8. Immanuel Presbyterian Church
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NM Women’s Chorus & the NM Gay Men’s Chorus 3p, $10-$15
Girl in a Coma, Pinata Protest and Sara Radle 8p, $10
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Rocky Votolato w/ Kevin Long 9p, $13
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As Royalty Awaits, [AU], Holdout Heroes, Soul to Rest, Pyramids of the Social Committee, Remember My Burial, Avarde’ and more 4p, $8-10
Claude Bourbon 7p, $5
The Mineshaft Tavern
Sid Fendley 6:30p, FREE
The Ruebarbs BLUES 3-7p, FREE St. Clair Winery & Bistro
Swag JAZZ/BLUES 6-9p, FREE Sunshine Theater
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69 Bullets 1:30-5p, FREE, Paul Pino & the Tone Daddies 5:30p, FREE
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One Foot In 5:30p, FREE Mykonos Cafe & Taverna Robertson’s Violin Shop
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The Three Pipers of Rio Rancho 6:30p, FREE Il Vicino Canteen Brewery
Amina Figarova Sextet 7:30p, $15-20
Alex Maryol ACOUSTIC 6-9p, FREE
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Dirtyloud Live 9p, $15
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Turquoise Trail-Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
DJ Twisted Audio 9p, FREE Launchpad
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Mykonos Cafe & Taverna
Lori Michaels VOCALS 6:30p, FREE Outpost
Claudia Villela & Romero Lubambo Scalo Il Bar
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Joe Silva Group 6p, FREE, The MashUp Test w/ DJ Kent 10p, FREE Blue Tower-Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
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Sandra Wong Trio 7:30p, $17-$20
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The Bruisers, Destroy to Recreate, Knucklez Deep and The Famous Blues Number 9:30p, $4
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Adam Stokes 1:30-5p, FREE Memphis P. Tails 5:30p, FREE Outpost
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Stratus Phear 6-9p, $5 (includes all you can eat horno baked pizza) Scalo Il Bar
Felonious Groove Foundation FUNK 8:30p, FREE
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Soul Kitchen Duo w/ Chris Dracup & Hillary Smith SOUL/BLUES 3-6p, FREE The Kosmos
Sunday Chatter 10:30a, $5-$15 Launchpad
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Sparks the Rescue w/ Namesake 7p, $13 The Mineshaft Tavern
Gene Corbin AMERICANA 3-7p, FREE
Professor Gall & Buster Blue FOLK/STEAMPUNK JAZZ 8p, FREE Il Vicino Canteen Brewery
Wildewood FOLK 6-9p, FREE Imbibe
DJ Twisted Audio 9p, FREE Launchpad
MyChildren MyBride, Statues, Prophecy of a Messenger, and more 8p, $10 Molly’s Bar
Matt Miller 5:30p, FREE Mykonos Cafe & Taverna
Dan Harman 6:30p, FREE Scalo Il Bar
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Eric George SOUL 8p, FREE
Murs w/ Dee-1 8p, $13
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O’Niell’s Pub (Central)
Hard Rock Casino and Hotel Presents the Pavilion
Drake w/ J.Cole, Waka Flocka Flame, Meek Mill & 2 Chainz 7p, $29.75-$89.75
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Sid Fendley 6:30p, FREE Los Radiators 4-7p, FREE Scalo Il Bar
Cali Shaw Acoustic Showcase w/ Matt Miller 8:30p, FREE
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or the better part of the last three decades, the Melvins have been assaulting the airwaves with a grand loudness sure to befriend any lover of musical mayhem. While these Washingtonbred masters of distortion have collaborated with some of the most revered names in the modern-rock pantheon (see: Biafra; Patton), they have also served as a model for bands that would eventually become known as pioneers of the “Seattle Sound” (see: Cornell; Cobain). And yet through it all, the Melvins have managed to maintain a sound as cutting edge as acid-wash jeans circa 1985. March 2012 saw the band release the EP The Bulls and the Bees, while a full-length album is due out in a couple months — rounding off a Melvins catalog of some 19 studio recordings. In terms of what to expect from the show, I predict something along the lines of nasty power chords chock-full of distortion, paving the way for screeching-yetdeep lyrics shouted in rhythm with at least one, possibly two drumdevils, all topped off with some of the most thunderous bass known to humankind. Basically, it will be amazing. — Charlie Crago
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mericana folk duo Jenn Rawling (vocals) and Basho Parks (stringed WITH EILEEN AND THE instruments and vocal harmonies) IN-BETWEENS invoke the twittering of birds and buzz of 7p, Sun, May 6 honeybees in the eerily ancient-sounding The Tan Gallery tunes on their new record Take the Air, 1415 4th SW recorded and produced with Skyler Norwood (Blind Pilot, Horse Feathers). FREE Their songs recall the ecstatic nature 6p, Mon., May 7 poetry of Mary Oliver and the string Blackbird Buvette band eccentricity of what Greil Marcus 509 Central NW, once called “The Old Weird America” 505.243.0878 in reference to Bob Dylan’s Basement FREE Tapes. The Portland, Ore.-based couple thetan1415.com are travelling by van with their great dane blackbirdbuvette.com to play two Albuquerque gigs in which jennrawling.com they’ll offer subtle changes in emotion and meaning through ethereal imagery and repetitive, flowing musical figures “These are my love songs to the moon and stars, ballads to the birth of flowers and human expressions of love and loss,” Rawling told Local iQ. About the album and their first performing tour together, Parks added, “Take The Air is a Victorian colloquialism meaning ‘to go for a stroll,’ but it’s got undertones of carpe diem too, taking the leap!” —Bill Nevins
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lorida-spawned good ol’ bad Red Jumpsuit Apparatus boys Red Jumpsuit Apparatus 7p, Sun., May 13 (RJA) have spent the last decade Launchpad pumping out poppy emo-spunk ballads 618 Central SW, that send preteen boys into destructive 505.764.8887 fits and adolescent girls swooning for $13 more. The already near sold-out 2012 Tickets: holdmyticket.com tour across the U.S. is proof-positive launchpadrocks.com of RJA’s continued ability to draw an redjumpsuit.com all-ages crowd. It’s kind of like if Blink and the American Rejects had an unholy love child, RJA would be its cool babysitter. This is not a bad thing; rather, this particular brand of nonthreatening, loud, fast, whiny rock ‘n’ roll serves as the perfect transition for kids just learning that there’s more to music than autotuning, meat dresses and flashy dance moves. Coming off 2011’s Am I The Enemy, RJA stands ready to continue inciting mosh pits and young girls’ tears. So if you have a little brother or sister and they haven’t already nagged you into buying tickets for the RJA show, do them a favor and send them on their way to their first live music experience involving real instruments. Red Jumpsuit Apparatus; they’re just so dreamy. —Charlie Crago
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The Writings of Eusebio Chacón BY A. GABRIEL MELÉNDEZ AND FRANCISCO A. LOMELÍ 2012, University of New Mexico Press Hardcover, 288 pp $45 ISBN-13: 978-0826351005 New Mexicans should know this significant writer’s name, but prior to the recent release of this comprehensive collection of essays, letters and poetry, Eusebio Chacón’s work was often overlooked. Notre Dame graduate and Trinidad, Colo., district attorney Chacón began writing and editing for a popular Spanish-language periodical in 1898. Early articles spoke out against the poor treatment of Hispanics living in Colorado and New Mexico, especially after a suspected Ku Klux Klan cross was found burning on his and 12 other Mexican families’ lawns. This recent reintroduction and translation of Chacón’s works includes his student writings about history and art, political and critical essays from his newspaper days, poetry and two novelettes, as well as photos of the writer and his family.
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The Plazas of New Mexico BY CHRIS WILSON AND STEFANOS POLYZOIDES, PHOTOS BY MIGUEL GANDERT Hardcover, 342 pp 2011, Trinity University Press $45 ISBN-13: 9781595340832 This glossy coffee-table book is more than just eye candy for architecture or photography fans. Part history lesson, part cultural narrative and part instructional manual for urban planners, The Plazas of New Mexico has a well organized, albeit vast scope. The tome examines the plaza-centered culture in the context of sustainable urbanization and the “Smart Growth” movement. The authors explain in the introduction: “An intimate understanding of past precedents is a prerequisite for reinvigorating American cities.” Plaza design traditions from Native Americans, Hispanics and Anglos are examined in depth, from popular sites like Acoma Pueblo to lesser-known communities like Monticello. Contemporary photography by UNM instructor Miguel Gandert blends with centuries old documentary renderings and archival images to build a fuller understanding of the layers that compose the many plazas featured.
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The Orphaned Land: New Mexico’s Environment Since the Manhattan Project BY V.B. PRICE, PHOTOS BY NELL FARRELL Paperback, 332 pp 2011, University of New Mexico Press $29.95 ISBN-13: 978-0826350497 Award-winning Albuquerque journalist V.B. Price is ticked off about the abuse he’s witnessed New Mexico suffering in his decades covering local news. “And we don’t have the big picture when it comes to unintended consequences and tradeoffs,” Price says in the books introduction. “We have to keep learning if only because we can’t afford to let fear and depression immobilize us.” Delving into issues around “environmental justice, water, toxic waste and the complicated interactions of urban and rural life,” Price implores readers to question the sources of information we receive and be wary of biases and manipulations while acknowledging his own slant as an environmentalist. Nell Farrell, documentary photographer and author of Nicaragua Before Now, illustrates Price’s reporting with dramatic visuals in black in white.
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Albuquerque painter Margaret Fitzgerald transitioned from figurative imagery earlier in her career to more abstract works — though she describes the works that will be shown in her exhibit at LewAllen Gallery, some shown here, as “sort of returning to a figurative style. They give a vague impression of something you recognize.”
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lbuquerque artist Margaret Fitzgerald’s paintings are large-scale, beautiful abstractions and pristine canvas constructions, all focusing on the tension between growth and decay. She has taught art in public schools, been the focus of solo shows in San Francisco and New York City and has paintings displayed in Japan. Fitzgerald described her work and upcoming show Natura in an interview with Local iQ. Local iQ: How would you describe the way you work? Margaret Fitzgerald: Basically when I work, it’s process. When I start to work, one idea comes from another and it’s problemsolving. You’re involved, much more than just completing an idea. Instead of starting off with: “I’m going to paint a landscape,” it has much more to do with composition, having a little bit of tension, something off, and those decisions, color decisions, you’re constantly making as you’re working. iQ: What’s the best part about having to create work for a show? MF: I think every time you do a show, each show has a focus. Each time you do something, you go further with it, you develop it. It’s a glimpse into some of those ideas, and while you can put some of the ideas to rest and move on to other concepts, you can have a body of work with each show, and maybe go further with the next. iQ: Did you have a theme for Natura? MF: For this show, it has to do with growth
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that holds my interest. The only time in my life and decay, non-organic and organic forms, I didn’t paint as often was when I had kids. movement, in relation to the body, to our own process of growth and decay, and sort of a iQ: When did you start painting full-time? larger environment. The intention for the show MF: I was an art teacher for a while, and then I is nothing extremely concrete but with very broke away from teaching and started painting wide parameters. There is a thread through full-time 15 years ago in San Francisco. I then this show: organic, growth and decay, how it had a show in Santa Fe, and a solo show in New relates to us, our environment, and the dialogue York, which is huge. between all these things. iQ: Can you describe the two iQ: Have you always been an paintings “Padre” and “Matter”? abstract painter? Margaret MF: “Padre” was the start of the MF: I really started off as organic movement. I went to El Fitzgerald: a figurative painter. I was Salvador and everywhere there was interested in the figure, Natura a lot about Padre Romero, a priest and I did them for a lot of who began preaching about the 10a-6p, Mon.-Sat, May years after college. I slowly people rising up to fight for their 4-27 (Sun. by appt.) became more abstract, but rights and group together, but was LewAllen Gallery these paintings are sort of eventually assassinated and is now 125 W. Palace, Santa Fe, returning to a figurative style. 505.988.8997 a saint. Most of my paintings don’t They give a vague impression have such a specific story, but FREE of something you recognize. this was so vivid in my mind, this lewallencontemporary.com Even as a kid, I always drew margaretfitzgeraldartist.com man so connected to Earth and what I was naturally drawn to. related to the organic and decay In college, I took a painting focus. “Matter” went through a for non-majors class and lot of stages, and I was always my professor told me I was a natural, so he interested in keeping the colors and placing the encouraged me to pursue it. Plus I have an artist composition and form on the canvas. sister who directly influenced me. iQ: Where do you see yourself in the future? iQ: How do you continue to be inspired to MF: With the economy, it’s difficult to see paint? myself going somewhere. I hope to see myself MF: Even though it’s nice to have a structure developing my work more and more and see of shows with deadlines, I find myself painting what comes across. I’d like to say, oh, getting because I never get bored with it. Other tasks back to New York, but you don’t know how you get through them, but painting holds my things are going to go, and you have to be OK interest. It’s a problem-solving kind of thing with the process.
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Arlo Guthrie: Boys’ Night Out Three generations of Guthrie boys on stage! One of the great 20th century American folk singers comes to the KiMo with his son Abe, grandson Krishna, and longtime collaborator, Terry a La Berry. 7:30p KIMO THEATRE 423 CENTRAL NW, 505.768.3522
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HAH! Happy Arte Hour with Catalina Delgado Trunk Creative fun for adults in a relaxed, social setting. Includes chips, salsa and cash bar to fuel your creative juices. Mexican artist and Albuquerque resident, Catalina Delgado Trunk teaches the basics of papel picado (cut paper). 5:30-7:30p, FREE (donations accepted) DOMENICI EDUCATION BUILDING AT NHCC 1701 4TH SW, 505.246.2261 EXT. 150
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Albuquerque ARTScrawl Galleries in Old Town, Downtown, Nob Hill and the NE Heights will have receptions and exhibitions. 5p, FREE CITY WIDE
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“Outer Space...Perhaps Inner Space” Join Patricia Forbes for this opening. 6-8p, FREE HARWOOD ART CENTER, 1114 7TH NW
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Memory of Time Conceptual ceramic sculptures inspired by nature and time. 5-7p TOUCHING STONE GALLERY, 539 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL, SANTA FE, 505.988.8072
touchingstone.com THROUGH MAY 29: RECEPTION/ EXHIBITION
CATALYST II A group show including work by Carol Sky, Rosa Silbert, Leah Siegel, Rebecca Lyons and others. 5-7p, FREE NEW CONCEPT GALLERY, 610 A CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.795.7570
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Thoughts on Place – Monotypes and Gravure by Katharine Noe Noe’s softly hued semi-abstract monotypes and gravure prints seek to transform the poetry of her dream journal into a visual representation of her journey in life. Her Asian-influenced images are richly layered and organic yet elegant and immediate. 5-8p, FREE
In Broad Sunlight: Oil and Wax Paintings by Sally Condon Condon’s luminous abstract paintings express her connection to the natural world. As a long time gardener and beekeeper she continually witnesses nature’s beauty and regenerative forces. Condon uses wax from her own bees to layer collaged images, leaves and flowers with oil paint.
NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP & GALLERY, 3812 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.8952
5-8p, FREE
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THROUGH MAY 31: RECEPTION
Deliberate Mischief Doug Jones & Kim Kulow-Jones present new work. 5-8p, FREE
Travis Bruce Black’s “New KungFu” exhibition & debut of “Chirp 200” “New Kungfu” will include Black’s newest figurative and nature musings. The new figurative works are tightly composed and watery with the color saturation turned way up. 5:30-8:30p, FREE
MARIPOSA GALLERY 3500 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.6828
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Lynne Pomeranz - Icons of the West Pomeranz is best known for her artistic portrayal of horses in the West. 5-8p ALBUQUERQUE PHOTOGRAPHERS GALLERY, 303 ROMERO NW, 505.244.9195
abqphotographersgallery.com THROUGH MAY 18: RECEPTION
“AKARI” Glass and jewelry artist, Yukako Kojima will feature sculptural works created in 2011, as well as a variety of her well-sought after jewelry. Receptions 5-8p, FREE and Fri., May 18 5-8p, FREE. PALETTE CONTEMPORARY ART AND CRAFTS 7400 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.855.7777
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Jerry Jordan and Tom Perkinson Jordan paints colorful scenes of Southwestern landscapes with Native Americans reminiscent of the Taos Society of Artists painters. He continues to draw inspiration from the Taos masters. Perkinson’s watercolors and pastels captures the drama of light and shadow and the mystery that characterizes the geography of New Mexico. The same evening is the West Palace Arts District’s First Friday Art Walk. 5-7:30p, FREE MANITOU GALLERIES, 123 W. PALACE, SANTA FE, 505.986.0440
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Contemporary Concepts II Featuring work by jeweler Celest Michelotti and glass artist Doug Gillis. 10:30a-5:30p, Tue.-Fri.; 11a-5:30p, Sat., FREE WEYRICH GALLERY 2935 D LOUISIANA NE , 505.883.7410
MATRIX FINE ART 3812 CENTRAL SE #100A, 505.268.8952
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Literally Dance: Words In Movement An inspiring evening of contemporary ballets with words of prose and poetry spoken through the movement of dance. Special appearance by Albuquerque Poet Laureate and two time poetry Slam National Champion Hakim Bellamy. 7p, Sat.; 2p, Sun. $5-$25 KIMO THEATRE 423 CENTRAL NW, 505.768.3544
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Nancy Holt - Sightlines A retrospective exhibition by this renowned sculptor. 4-6p
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Southwest Contemporary Realism by Elizabeth Black New work by this Colorado native oil painter, and winner of multiple awards, including the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art Best-ofShow, the Colorado Art Open and the Loveland Museum Biennial. 5-7p, FREE ARROYO 200 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.988.1002
arroyosantafe.com THROUGH JUN 2: RECEPTION
John Garrett – New Work Garrett’s new sculpture takes his unique mixed media vocabulary to a new extreme, exploring forms that explode from a center point and hang freely from the ceiling. Garrett refers to these dynamic new pieces as “Chain Columns.” 5-7p, FREE CHIAROSCURO CONTEMPORARY ART 702 1/2 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.992.0711
chiaroscurosantafe.com THROUGH JUN 2: RECEPTION
Irene Kung – Gli Alberi Known for her exquisite large scale architectural photographs, where buildings emerge from a jetblack background, Kung’s second solo show with Chiaroscuro will feature her majestic tree series. Gli Alberi, Italian for “The Trees,” pays homage to her roots and to these graceful and powerful natural wonders. 5-7p, FREE CHIAROSCURO CONTEMPORARY ART 702 1/2 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.992.0711
chiaroscurosantafe.com THROUGH JUL 6: RECEPTION
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SMALL ENGINE 1413 4TH SW, 505.908.5526
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SUMNER & DENE 517 CENTRAL NW 505.842.1400
The City and its Tower The most silent moment often precedes the most tumultuous, and Williams’ delicate paper sculpture and bold use of typography are herein combined in a fully immersive installation combining persistent craft and a precarious notion of frozen-time narrative. 6p, FREE
BRIGHT RAIN GALLERY 201 1/2 SAN FELIPE NW 505.843.9176
weyrichgallery.com Frank McCulloch Landscape Show and Signing “Imagenes de mi Tierra” is a new 64-page book featuring the oil landscape paintings of Frank McCulloch and his poetry. McCulloch, 82, is considered the “Granddaddy of the Arts” in Albuquerque and has received The Governor’s Award for the Arts, The Bravos Award, a Local Treasure recipient and has already had a retrospective show at the Albuquerque Museum of Art. Frank touched the lives of more than 9,000 students while teaching art at Albuquerque Highland High in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. 5-9p, FREE
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If Dreams Were Thunder: A Grand Opening Exhibition Inaugural exhibition of this new gallery, featuring work by Trish Booth, Elizabeth Haidle, Jessica Chao and Mike Rizzo. 5-9p, FREE GRIFFIN & MANDEVILLE 8337 COMANCHE NE, 505.410.0672
thegriffingallery.com THROUGH MAY 20: PERFORMANCE
Speed-the-Plow By David Mamet. Directed by Harry Zimmerman. In Mamet’s satire of the movie industry, an ambitious secretary mixes it up with studio execs in a battle of conscience vs. profits. 8p, Fri. & Sat.; 2p, Sun., $15 THE VORTEX THEATER 2004 1/2 CENTRAL SE, 505.247.8600
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SANTA FE ART INSTITUTE, 1600 ST. MICHAEL’S, SANTA FE, 505.424.5050
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Corrales Art Studio Tour The 14th annual tour will boast over 60 artists opening their studios and homes to the public to see how they develop, execute and display their art. 10a-5p, $20 RANCHO DE CORRALES EVENT CENTER, 4895 CORRALES ROAD, CORRALES
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Kids Variety Show The Kids Variety Shows are an Outpost tradition — for and by kids of all ages and levels. Dance, music, comedy, theater! It’s a wonderful relaxed performance environment. The Home School Opera Program and others will perform. 1p, FREE OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE 210 YALE SE
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¡Vamos al Museo! An 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. Registration required. 11a NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER, 1701 4TH SW, 505.246.2261 EXT. 189
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Santa Fe Opera Spotlight An illuminating five-part series on opera led by conductor Oliver Prezant, lecturer for The Santa Fe Opera. Each presentation will shine a light on an important aspect of opera, including examples from the repertoire, information on upcoming productions, and good humor. Explore music and text, traditions and innovations. 10-11a THE ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY 2000 MOUNTAIN NW, 505.243.7255
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Noche de Oro Premier “Noche de Oro” celebrates the rich, unique and evolving culture of the Southwest through music and dance. Beginning with NM’s Native American roots, the show moves on through New Mexican history with Spanish and Mexican influences and the “Go West, Young Man” culture of the cowboys and miners. 7p, $12-$22 ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL THEATER AT NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER, 1701 4TH SW 505.724.4771
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THROUGH MAY 6: FESTIVAL/FAIR
Contemporary Clay Fair Featuring the work of over 30 New Mexico potters and clay artists. The fair offers you the opportunity to view, learn about the clay process and to purchase a wide and dynamic variety of pottery, from traditional ware to sculptural to wearable art. 10-5p
Say Goodnight Gracie Starring Alan Safier as George Burns. Spend a hilarious, heartwarming evening in the company of the world’s funniest centenarian. Alan Safier brings George Burns to life in this tender, life-affirming, Tony-nominated comedy based on the real love story of George Burns and his wife Gracie Allen.
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New Math Plus: More From The Universal Language Series Fine tapestry artist Donna Loraine Contractor debuts a collection of new work. An opening reception and meet the artist opportunity for the show. 1-4p, FREE
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Phoenix by Scott Organ When Bruce and Sue meet four weeks after a one-night-stand, Sue has three things to say. The first: She likes him. The second: They can never see each other again. The third is a bombshell that leads them on a 4,000 mile journey to discover what Sue thinks is pulling them apart... and what Bruce thinks is pushing them back together. 8p, Thu.-Sat.; 2p, Sun.,
SANTA FE ART INSTITUTE, 1600 ST. MICHAEL’S, SANTA FE 505.424.5050
THE BOX PERFORMANCE SPACE 100 GOLD SW, SUITE 112B, 505.404.1578
THE FILLING STATION 1024 4TH SW, 505.797.7081
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Nancy Holt: Sightlines Holt’s pioneering work falls at the intersection of art, architecture and time-based media. The career of this important American artist took off in the late 1960s when she and other like-minded artists in the U.S. turned away from the emerging commercial gallery system to embrace the American landscape and its geological diversity. 4-6p, FREE
TAPESTRY GALLERY FIREHOUSE LANE STE. D, MADRID 505.471.0194
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The One Night Stanleys A night of improv comedy. Sat.
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Maria Candelaria The first Mexican film screened at Cannes, (where it won the Grand Prize) Maria Candelaria tells the story of a painting of an indigenous woman (the magnificent Dolores Del Rio) who, we learn in flashback, led a tragic yet intensely romantic life with her lover and supporter (Pedro Armendariz). Richly nuanced, the film is a rarely seen classic of world cinema. Directed by Emilio Fernandez. (Mexico, 1944, 90m, 35mm print courtesy of the Museum of Modern Art). 7:30p
Lisa Gill: Beauty Is A Verb This performance showcases poets from Toronto, San Francisco, Washington DC, Santa Fe and Albuquerque, all of whom have some kind of a “disability.” This will be a night of unique perspectives and a celebration of the newly released Beauty is a Verb: The New Poetry of Disability, from Cinco Puntos Press in El Paso, which has been named one of ALA’s Notable Books of 2012.
F8: A Rock Musical In the near future, a corporation called F8 controls everything — where you work, what you eat, and most importantly who you love. Everyone is happy, everything is going swimmingly. But Paige is having doubts. When Parker, a woman from outside F8 turns up, Paige’s world is turned upside down. 8p, Fri. & Sat.; 2p, Sun.
CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS 1050 OLD PECOS, SANTA FE, 505.982.1338
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Festival Ballet Albuquerque Billy the Kid & Other Tall Tales Festival Ballet Albuquerque presents the story of Billy the Kid, the ruthless but gallant outlaw who charmed many with his eloquent writings and easy ways, and grew into a legend by the age of 22. This ballet by Patricia Dickinson Wells with Dara Beckley, is set to the music of Aaron Copland and remains as faithful to the known events of the Kid’s life and death in New Mexico as certain historical ambiguities allow. Jim Jones, an award-winning western singer and songwriter, will play original ballads and western standards to set the mood. 7p, $13-$30 NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 4TH SW, 505.246.2261
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7:30p OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE 210 YALE SE 505.268.0044
$10-$15 BLACKOUT THEATER-N4TH THEATER 4904 FOURTH NW, 505.345.2872
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A Moment in Time: Musical Improv This performance brings together two of the best worlds of theater arts – comedic improv and musical performance. 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. 8p, $8 THE BOX PERFORMANCE SPACE 100 GOLD SW SUITE 112NB, 505.404.1578
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Passport to the Arts Benefiting Santa Fe Public School music education programs, this event features art shows, quick draw and live auction, trunk shows, book signings, silent auctions, food, and a performance by jazz pianist John Rangel. 9:30a-7:30p CANYON ROAD MERCHANT ASSOCIATION, CANYON ROAD, SANTA FE, 505.231.8961
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A day of clay-making and unique firings will kick off the annual pottery show at the Tome gallery. The pottery show will feature the work of more than 20 clay artists. The diversity of ceramic work at the gallery includes functional stoneware, porcelain, crystalline, raku, clay beads and sculptural pieces. 10a-4p TOME GALLERY 2930 HIGHWAY 47, 505.565.0556
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efore technology rose to prominence, art was considered a literal window into another world filled with mystery and beauty. These windows could provide an escape from the drudgery of everyday life by offering the chance to imagine something completely different. Now, with the onslaught of video and other technology-based visual arts, it is hard to dive into a painting and let the imagination roam free. But it is not impossible to see a new world, especially when a painting is vibrant and beautiful and placed in a gallery setting. If Dreams Were Thunder is a collection of work by Trish Booth, Jessica Chao, Elizabeth Haidle and Mike Rizzo at a new Albuquerque art gallery. These works are dreamlike and thoughtprovoking, revealing exciting scenery, objects. Some of the work takes a new view at desert land while other art looks at the relationship If Dreams Were Thunder between organic OPENING RECEPTION: and non-organic elements. 5p, Fri., May 4 Some prints look at trains and Griffin & Mandeville Gallery graveyards in a pop-art style, while some look at the peculiar 8338 Comanche NE Ste. A106, worlds found in dreams. This 505.410.0672 is a must-see show for those FREE interested in leaving reality for a thegriffingallery.com while. —Chloë Winegar-Garrett
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nyone who has read a Margaret Atwood book knows what the future could look like: A few leaders decide to create a utopia that everyone will appreciate, while robbing all freedom from citizens. F8 runs on similar lines. Set in a world where all choices have been chosen by an advanced technology $15; $10 stu./sen. company called F8, everything from blackouttheatre.com food to life to work to relationships has been predetermined and there are no options to change. Pollution and disease have been erased and no one is homeless. This setup is supposed to alleviate worry and anxiety and allow people to relax, but repression takes root. A woman named Paige decides to defy the system and find a more satisfying life, but these radical ideas put her friends and family at risk as well. This is an original creation by Albuquerque theater company Blackout Theatre. Find out how disturbing, ominous and dark the most seemingly perfect setup can be as Paige attempts to break her chains and find her true love. —Chloë Winegar-Garrett F8: A Rock Musical 8p, Thu.-Sat.; 2p, Sun., May 11-20 VSA North Fourth Theatre 4904 4th NW, 505.672.8648
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n the heels of the recent ban of Chicano literature in Arizona public schools, the National Latino Writers Conference arrives to celebrate that exact literature. In its 10th year, this conference aims to “connect talent to opportunity,” according to founder of the conference and NHCC director of history and literary arts Carlos Vásquez. It’s also a great time to dust off that manuscript or blog concept and get some face time with the people in National Latino Writers the publishing business. Renowned Conference local writers participating in the Wed.-Sat., May 16-19 workshops and panels include poet The National Hispanic Cultural Jimmy Santiago Baca, author Alisa Center, 1701 4th SW Valdes-Rodriguez and memoirist 505.246.2261, ext. 148 Demetria Martinez, among others. Editors and agents from national $300 (scholarships available) commercial and academic presses nhcc.org will be available for individual consultations. E-books and blogs are hot outlets for today’s writers, and one of the many workshop presenters will be bloguistero Michael Sedano of the award-winning La Bloga. Other topics presented at the limited-enrollment conference will include screenwriting, literary criticism and social media, all geared toward writing students as well as community-based writers. —Cristina Olds
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he Whale is The Whale an interesting DIRECTED BY SUdocumentary, a ZANNE CHISHOLM couple of steps Mon.-Wed., May away from the 7-9 4, 6, and 8p usual touchy-feely Guild Cinema sea life pieces that 3405 Central NE, turn up every so 505.255.1848 often. This one guildcinema.com is about a young Opens Fri., May 11 orca that, instead Call for show times of staying with her CCA Santa Fe pod of comrades, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, ends up befriending 505.982.1338 humans along the ccasantafe.org western Canadian thewhalemovie.com coast. The trouble is, everyone has different ideas about what should be done with this highly social and intelligent mammal — government, individuals and the Mowachaht/Muchalaht tribe — with mixed results. Moving and passionate.
Bullhead DIRECTED BY MICHAEL R. ROSKAM
Thu.-Sun., May 3-6 3:30, 6, 8:30p We Need to Talk About Kevin starts Tilda Swinton (left) and John C. Reilly as a married couple struggling to raise their difficult son, Kevin. Swinton’s performance as a mom who never wanted kids to begin with is being hailed by critics as worthy of an Academy award.
We need to talk about Tilda Actress makes star turn in dark, masterful family drama and has solutions to most everything. He is almost, at times, like one of the old father will note with extreme prejudice that it is figures on network TV, able to solve any crisis not often that I truly admire an actor or actress, but Tilda Swinton is an exception. in a single bound. Swinton, who is certainly one of the more Eva seems okay at first, but upon becoming unique personalities of the film world, carries pregnant, it is the beginning of the end. It that badge very well in this is clear that she does not very dark film, which could want to have children, easily be based on real life. probably only succumbing to We Need to Franklin’s wishes, and from Swinton portrays Eva, a free Talk About day one, the birth of her spirited woman when the children, in particular her film starts, one who travels Kevin son, Kevin (expertly played the world, partakes in life DIRECTED BY LYNNE and has adventures. But all in three life stages by Rock RAMSAY that is shown in flashback, Duer, Jasper Newell, and Fri.-Thu., May 11-17 3, 5, and after the flashbacks, we finally by the outstanding 8:30p see her reality of today. She is Ezra Miller) makes her life a Guild Cinema sitting in her house, stoic and living hell. 3405 Central NE, 505.255.1848 broken. The house has been guildcinema.com There is no controlling Kevin kevin.oscilloscope.net vandalized, as has her car. and there is no controlling Nothing seems to be left for Eva. Eva makes attempts her. She has become almost at times to connect with robotic, and in the brief her son, but he knows he is not wanted and times in the film where she is able to even sabotages any attempt at a normal life. As temporarily lift herself out of the hell that her a teenager, Kevin becomes slightly more life has become, someone is always readily agreeable, at least for a while, and shows a available to step on her and force her back false attachment to his father, who remains down. brazenly cheerful and in denial. (Note that Eva’s changes began when she married the home they live in is bereft of furniture or Franklin — a great out-of-character turn by décor — just like the emotional lives of these John C. Reilly — who always seems happy characters.) BY JEFF BERG
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Kevin is cruel, but that is not really the point of the movie, directed by Lynne Ramsay from a novel by Lionel Shriver, whose writing must make Cormac McCarthy’s look like Dr. Seuss. One point might be that parenting is a skill and a lifetime job, something that requires complete and full-time commitment from a parent. And Eva just doesn’t have that. She and Franklin also have a daughter, Celia, who seems strangely normal but somewhat detached. There is no linear story line in the film. It moves back and forth between past and present, from one incident to the next — Eva’s attempt to find a job and keep it despite tragedy, Kevin’s often terrifying behavior and Franklin’s lack of reality. But even with that, it is not too hard to figure out after a while what has led Eva to this moment, to this horrible flash in time, one that shows that just when you think it can’t get any worse, it does. Ramsay and Swinton have created a masterpiece here, dark, brooding and — given the current state of our society — totally believable, because all of Kevin’s and Eva’s actions have already happened in modern daily life. We’ve just never seen them placed so closely in front of us before.
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finalist for the “Best Foreign Language Film” Oscar this year, Bullhead, is a dark and intense story from Belgium that plays like a modern day western. Jacky, a hulking, not overly bright, steroid-enhanced cattleman whose family business includes pumping up cattle with illegal growth hormones, is too successful and the “cattle mafia” comes calling. Incidents involving a rival bring back harsh childhood memories for Jacky. In spite of himself, I rooted for Jacky as he dealt with all of these dark issues. Intense and moving.
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Feeling good about who you are is the most important stepping stone to building your vision of a successful life. But how do you get there? Continue to work and rework a tangible concept, which you may have discovered just recently, that applies to how you experience self-esteem and the ways in which you honor the importance of valuing yourself. As you push into this area of your psyche, notice any resistance that comes up, examine what you find in terms of your mother’s attitude toward existence and her selfworth, and what she passed along to you. Her personal philosophy is the first one you learned as a small child, and the foundation from which yours grew. Acknowledge any of her ideas that do not fit with your own. You will be able to penetrate a blind spot involving how your emotional body experiences the sensation of honoring your intrinsic value. Upcoming aspects suggest you can actually feel how loved and beautiful you are.
Before achievement is reached, a period of buildup occurs. Many times, work is done without fast advancement. That’s not a popular idea in a society where people line up to buy lottery tickets, but it’s true. Real accomplishment is not instantaneous, but based on exponential growth. This type of progress appears to remain static for a while, though there is quiet multiplication going on behind the scenes. When the process reaches a threshold there is a burst of energy that moves events along quickly. Your projects, many which have appeared stalled, are approaching this point of acceleration. As the pace increases, maintain focus on the details. Harness the increased energy by applying it back to your work. Feed the tree, and remember your purpose. What you’re doing is producing work that has a longlasting quality.
TAURUS (APR. 19-MAY 20)
Having a healthy relationship with your community is vital to having a fulfilled existence. But who even considers the issue? Your solar charts suggest that you’ve adjusted your behavior with the people around you to fit in with their expectations. This has brought you the illusion of stability because your group structures did not change like they would, had you asserted your creativity, passion or authentic self. Eventually illusions crack, and yours is doing so as you re-evaluate what is truly nurturing your highest needs. As your personal identity shifts in relation to your network, the community around you will change. I suggest you see this less as a disruption to your inner state of calm and rather as a sign of progress toward a more authentic life. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUN. 20)
Gaseous elements cannot be touched, felt or examined without special equipment. But if that gas is brought into solid form, you can hold the material in your hand. This is happening to a number of ideas that have been just beyond the reach of your awareness. Like the process of centrifuge, this material is getting stirred up so fast that the critical pieces of information are able to crystallize into solid form. What is taking shape are ideas surrounding your calling in life and others’ role in the development of that process. Your life is your own, though others are available to help you. For you, any discussion of an idea involves more than one concept
or perspective; your mind works best by seeing things from multiple points of view. I suggest you work with this multiplicity of your highest goals and achievements and not see them as mutually exclusive. Not only can they coexist in your life at the same time — they support one another. CANCER (JUN. 21-JUL. 22)
Spend time out of the house meeting new people. You are in a period of forming new bonds and connections with individuals, groups and the environment that contains them all. The world is filled with a lot of groups whose purpose ranges from meaningless to those whose ideals and values do not support yours. Yet, you only need to discover what will serve you, which is relatively little in contrast to the whole. And, there is another process in motion — a subtle shift is bringing more individuals into contact with an idea you embody. You could say there’s a tribe bonding together around unhindered acceptance of each other’s true self as the thing of mutual value. Proceed from a place of seeing each new person you meet as a possibility for connecting with a larger group united by the idea of caring for one another.
VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP. 22)
Your instinct when it comes to sudden change is to hang on even tighter to what you know as tried and true. That is not to say you’re afraid of change, more that you hold yourself to such high standards that you want to ensure a “perfect” outcome, and in your eyes that is done through controlling every aspect. Lately, your ability to find the tried-and-true methods of the past may feel compromised. This might feel like a sensation of being out on an edge with no map back to stable ground. Resist the urge to scramble around frantically for something to grab. What this experience is leading you into is the idea and the reality of flexibility. You’re learning how to bend and how to move with the flow of events. Once you do this, you might notice a seeming paradox: how well adapting blends with your love for preparation. LIBRA (SEP. 22-OCT. 23)
For an agreement to be mutually beneficial both sides must give and receive. This doesn’t have to be an equal exchange, but more of an equivalent one, based on what’s possible. As long as everyone feels that the contributions are fair, then that is fair enough. You can think of jointly profitable contracts in terms of a word you know very well — balance. Your special sensitivity to this aspect of life (not everyone has it) is one of the resources you have to offer to your current situations. With a short break in personal planet retrogrades, now is a good time to consider any contracts or agreements you’ve been delaying. You’re in a unique position at the moment to see all angles of the issue, and help craft an agreement that benefits all parties. More importantly, you now possess all the knowledge you need to make a good decision. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 22)
A close partnership is currently offering you much in the way of stability and nourishment. The challenge for you is slipping into a state of receptivity. Ask any therapist and they will tell you just how many people struggle with receiving, because receiving implies being open. Think of this less in terms of being vulnerable and more as allowing someone to walk with you. This is a simple idea. Your emotions are a complex layered web that often seem too murky and interwoven for you to be able to separate and explain. Don’t let this overwhelm you. Start small — someone you care about is not looking to see the entire web of your emotional sphere at once. Begin with the uppermost level, the piece that you understand most clearly. This will provide you with the confidence you need to relinquish a measure of control over the outcome. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 22)
Projects that have been on hold will move forward rapidly. The past few months may have felt like you were a horse at the starting gate of a race waiting for the gun to crack so you could burst forth. A kind of limbo settled in
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over your life surrounding your projects. What had the sensation of being stuck was in fact a building up of energy, which is releasing in a series of stages. In terms of work and creative projects, proceed steadily and methodically. This will keep you from exerting energy in too many different directions. Energy spread out laterally is often wasted, yet energy focused like a laser can carve and craft and shape the world to your desires. This same formula will influence your personal life. Focus on the situations that you want the most, and that you think will be the most fulfilling — not on the rest of it. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 20)
With Pluto moving through your birth sign, you are in a prolonged period of deep introspection. At times it may come with the sensation of being pulled so far into yourself that the light from the outer world does not reach you. Yet the Sun’s light is essential to feeling warm, strong and alive. Recently, you have started to make contact with that light, and have entered a period of revitalization. There will be a boost to your emotional resources, a chance to infuse your soul with the liquid light of Vitamin D. Take time to indulge in activities that make your highest sense of self feel alive and connected to the universe. Get out into the sunlight. Resist the urge to do more work (or housework). When you’ve fully charged your fuel cells, work will have an effortless feeling, and being introspective will be replaced by the sensation that you actually exist. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 19)
You are working the fine edge of a question that has been drifting through your subconscious for some time. It’s not necessarily that you’re closer to having the answer — but with a wellconsidered question you’re most of the way there. The subject involves the nurturing you received as a child, and how this influenced everything you believe about yourself. Many people discount this transaction — but it’s one of the most potent in the universe. This material has been crystallizing out of your subconscious, making the themes and issues easier to work with and consider. You’ll know you’re making headway processing this material when you run up against some tangible resistance. That’s a metaphor for blocks that were imposed on you long ago; it’s like you’ve reached the limit that was set on how you could define yourself. Once you get there, you know where the edge is — and then you will figure out a way to cross the boundary. PISCES (FEB. 19-MAR. 20)
Like your symbol the fish, you are one with your environment. You absorb into your psychic system the people, places and environment around you, and you radiate an influence that has more of an effect than you think. This is both a gift and a challenge. On one hand, you receive much information from your environment and can utilize your surroundings to nourish your soul. Conversely, your environment can also drain you and overload your sensitive psychic body. Notice who and what is around you, and tune into how they influence you. Be specific — your home, your neighborhood, the people you interact with on a daily basis. Assess each in terms of how it nourishes your connection to your vital life force. Some do this better than others; some influences are depleting, and the time has come to be certain of the difference. You’re approaching a truly unusual — maybe one-of-a-kind — intersection along the path of your life, and this skill will help you make the best choices.
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2012 Red Shoes Award Presentation Cirrelda Snider-Bryan will be presented the award and discuss her efforts on behalf of art and community. Refreshments will be served after the presentation. 7p CORRALES COMMUNITY LIBRARY 84 W. ENTRADA
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Silent Auction of “Little Houses” Over 125 established and emerging artists donate their unique “Albuquirky Little Houses” for this silent auction fundraiser for OFFCenter. It will be held during Frank McCullough’s opening reception for his solo exhibit. 5-9p SUMNER & DENE CREATIONS ART 517 CENTRAL NW, 505.842.1400
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11th Annual Wind Festival Bring your own kite, buy one at the festival or watch professional stunt kite fliers maneuver their kites expertly in the wind. Visitors can participate in kite flying contests or just fly their kites for fun on large grass fields. 10-6p, FREE WILDLIFE WEST NATURE PARK, EDGEWOOD, 505.281.7655
Golden Acorns Summer Camp Benefit The family-friendly event includes performances by Elise Gent with D’jeune D’jeune, Venus Female Acapella Trio, and more. 7p, $15 (suggested donation) RAILYARD PERFORMANCE CENTER 1611 PASEO DE PERALTA, SANTA FE, 505.795.9079
“Mudding Day” at the Old San Ysidro Church Enjoy good clean fun by mixing and applying adobe mud to the walls of the Old San Ysidro Church. Work up an appetite, and then enjoy the great lunch that is provided by the Historical Society Docents. 9-4p, FREE OLD SAN YSIDRO CHURCH 966 OLD CHURCH 505.898.8749
corraleshistory.org Contra Dance Dance to live music and get a dance lesson — no partner required. 7-10:30p, $7-8 ALBUQUERQUE SQUARE DANCE CENTER, 4915 HAWKINS NE 505.898.4668
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The Friends of Corrales Library Spring Book Sale Thousands of used books at great prices on every subject. All sales benefit the children’s, teen and adult library programs, and other library improvements. 9:30a-4p, FREE CORRALES LIBRARY, 84 W. LA ENTRADA, CORRALES, 505.897.0733
corraleslibrary.org Drag Queen Bingo Hosted by New Mexico AIDS Services. Includes brunch dishes, coffee and cocktails while you play bingo with a twist (or a braid, or a bouffant). 1-3p, $25 SCALO NORTHERN ITALIAN GRILL 3500 CENTRAL SE, 505.255.8781
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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive The community can leave a bag of non-perishable food items near their mailbox for their letter carrier to pick up. In Albuquerque, Roadrunner Food Bank benefits from the food collected. stampouthunger.info Spring Fair Live auction, food, indoor plants, outdoor plants, Peace Cafe, and kids activities. 9-2p, FREE KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER NEW MEXICO 8701 COMANCHE NE, 505.292.5293
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SUN 13 Michael McGarrity Book Signing Michael McGarrity will sign his new book, Hard Country. 3p, FREE BOOKWORKS INC. 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.344.8139
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The History of The Band, in 75 Minutes Peter Chase, musician and music historian, will present the history of The Band. There will be an audio and visual history of the group including playing two of his favorite Band songs live. 6:30p, FREE ESTHER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 950 PINETREE SE, RIO RANCHO 505.891.5012
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