Issue 159 - June 14th - 27th, 2012 by Local iQ Magazine

INSIDE iQ

COV ER STORY Local iQ gives you 50 convincing reasons this summer to never utter the words “there’s nothing to do in this town”

PUBLISHER

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

Kevin Hopper kevin@local-iQ.com EDITOR

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

Colt Brown colt@local-iQ.com LIFESTYLES EDITOR

Lisa VanDyke Brown fabu@local-iQ.com

FOOD

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Chela Gurnee 505.264.6350, chela@local-iQ.com

Paseo del Norte corridor gets a lift with the elegant Vintage 423, a restaurant that thinks big and delivers

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Benjamin Armstrong benjamin@local-iQ.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Derek Hanley 505.709.0364 derek@local-iQ.com AD PRODUCTION MANAGER

Jessica Hicks jessica@local-iQ.com AD DESIGNER & DESIGN ASSISTANT

Rachel Baker rachelb@local-iQ.com EXEC. ASSISTANT/CALENDAR COORDINATOR

Derek Hanley 505.709.0364 derek@local-iQ.com

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Wes Naman wes@local-iQ.com

Star keeps rising for bluegrass songstress/ ﬁddler, Alison Krauss, an artist who snagged her ﬁrst Grammy before age 20

PHOTO ASSISTANT

Joy Godfrey joy@local-iQ.com PROOFREADER

Kayla Sawyer EDITORIAL INTERNS

Justin De La Rosa, Chloe Winegar-Garrett, Mallory McCampbell, Alexandra Swanberg PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN

Adria Malcolm SPECIAL EVENT INTERN

Sarah Mowrey

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ON THE COVER

FI LM Jane Fonda plays a dope-growing alumnus of the ’60s in ﬁlm that explores the ties of family and community

CALENDARS

Arts Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Community Happenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Live Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

East Mountain painter Santiago Pérez has a way with make the absurd seem fantastical, and visa versa

(From left) Emma June Martinez, Meira Lilly Neckles and Skylar Grant recently posed for iQ photographer Wes Naman in the bumper boats at Hinkle Family Fun Center.

CONTRIBUTORS EDITORIAL Hakim Bellamy Jeff Berg Justin de la Rosa Dave DeWitt Kyle Eustice Eric Francis Seth Hall Jessica Hicks Ana Loiselle Mallory McCampbell Don McIver Bill Nevins Susan Reaber Koralee Robinson

Alexandra Swanberg Steven J. Westman Chloe WinegarGarrett DISTRIBUTION Miguel Apodaca Kristina De Santiago Sean Duran David Leeder Susan Lemme Andy Otterstrom Ronnie Reynolds Distributech

Local iQ COLUMNS

Lessons in Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Playing with Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Craftwork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Paw Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Soundboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 FEATURES

Places To Be . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Marquee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Crossword/Horoscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Classiﬁeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | JUNE 14-27, 2012

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CELEBRATION

New Mexico Centennial Summerfest Noon-11p, Sat., Jun. 16 Downtown Albuquerque Central between 3rd and 8th

FREE abqsummerfest.com

ou know it’s a big festival when a free concert by Los Lobos is just one small part of it. This free, day-long festival features fun activities for adults and kids alike. Car shows, art markets and activities for children are just some of the options. Food vendors will be selling unique dishes from carts, stands and trucks. To celebrate 100 years of statehood, there will be a special focus on the unique culture and history of New Mexico. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of this day is the free concerts and performances on ﬁve different stages featuring a range of musicians, including Son Como Son, Al Hurricane and Al Hurricane Jr. and Robert Mirabal, as well as Los Lobos, to name just a few. Throw in dancers from Gathering of Nations and the National Institute of Flamenco, and it’s an almost-unprecedented bash for this 100 year old state. —CW

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kip the stale presents — one bolo tie in the closet is more than enough. Say “Happy Father’s Day” to your king of the jungle a different way this year: by taking him to the Albuquerque Zoo for this unique celebration. Live Latin music — mariachi, ranchero, Norteño, reggaeton and cumbia — sets the soundtrack for an afternoon of strolling among the animals. Bands include Los Chavos Dun-Dun of Denver, Cuarto De Milla, Lorenzo de Monteclaro and Mariachi Tradicional. Local businesses will have exhibits and prizes will be given away. Give the gift of hang-out time to your dad. The event is offered for the regular price of admission to the Biopark. —ME

HIKING

Bosque Moonlight Hike 7:30-9p, Tue., Jun. 19 Tingley Beach Train Station 1800 Tingley SW, 505.848.7180

$10, $5 (Chi./Sen.). Preregistration required cabq.gov/biopark/tingley/events

pair of tree-lined ponds are tucked away in the Paseo del Bosque to the west of Tingley Beach where fabulous wildlife thrives — from beavers to coyotes to birds galore. When night falls, this habitat is an ideal staging area for nocturnal critters and crawlies. Come along on a walking tour with a volunteer docent guide from the ABQ BioPark during one of its special moonlight adventures to get a glimpse into the nightlife of our backyard Bosque. Be sure to pack a ﬂashlight for sighting porcupines, toads, bats, owls and other winged and four-legged creatures of the night. It’s a nocturnal jungle out there, right in the middle of Albuquerque. —CO

he New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus has been performing throughout the state for 30 years. The mission of the organization is to use music to foster change, more speciﬁcally, reducing homophobia and supporting the gay/lesbian/bi/transgender community through public performances. This event at the Hiland Theater, the old-school theatrical treasure originally built in 1950 and recently restored, honors Albuquerque’s gay pride movement, Albuquerque Pride. The New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus will follow up its Albuquerque performances with a concert for Santa Fe’s gay pride organizations. If you can’t catch the Albuquerque shows, be sure to make the quick trip to the capital to hear the chorus Jun. 24. —MM

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cabq.gov/biopark/garden/ annual-events/summernights

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Hiland Theater 4804 Central SE, 505.569.0139

Albuquerque Zoo 903 10th SW, 505.764.6200

$3/$5/$10 (Adults/Sen. 65+/ Chi. 3-12)

New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus 7:30p, Fri.-Sat., Jun. 22-23

Father’s Day Fiesta at the Zoo 1-5p, Sun., Jun. 17

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden 2601 Central NW, 505.848.7150

rom Alaska and currently based in Nashville, the band Bearfoot has been wildly successful in last few years as a hip addition to the bluegrass scene. Lead singer Nora Jane Struther’s distinctively charming voice, combined with the band’s multiple instrumental strands and lively beats, yield songs both melodic and intimate. Bearfoot can easily be pictured serenading listeners from wide, white porches and open ﬁelds, singing stories of American life — poignant and always with real people and situations at its core. Bearfoot is the ﬁrst of many outdoor concerts held at the BioPark on Thursday nights this summer. A perfect way to enjoy live music and take in the long summer evenings, the series will feature a variety of artists spanning many genres of music. —MM

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where to go and what to do: June 14 to 27

COMEDY

Broad Humor 10:30p, Sat., Jun. 23 (and every Sat.) The Box Performance Space 114 Gold SW, 505.404.1578

$6 theboxabq.com

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arah” seems to be a name that endows its owner with inspired comedic talent. Albuquerque’s Sarah Kennedy and Sarah Mowrey, co-founders of Broad Humor, a recurring stand-up show, have made a name for themselves among the city’s funniest people. Mowrey founded the University of New Mexico comedy troupe in 2010 and Kennedy has been voted “Best Comedian” by various city publications. Having participated in everything from YouTube videos to stand-up and impromptu musical shows, their distinctly local ﬂavor, combined with quirky Tina Fey-esque qualities, make the two women a unique and hip female duo. Currently, their show takes place every Saturday night at the Box Performance Space and features the best local comedic talent. Like them on Facebook to keep tabs on Broad Humor’s upcoming events. —MM

MARQUEE

Pieces of the puzzle Artifacts from Mexico and Central and South America offer glimpse of ancient cultures exhibit’s first stop of a nationwide tour. In an interview with Local iQ, curator of art at the istorical artifacts are fascinating museum, Andrew Connors, described how objects. Each discovered piece the exhibition came about. reveals a certain part of the past that has never been noticed “One of the things we always try to do with before, helping us better museums is to keep our ears understand those who were open for what other museums here before us. A collection are organizing what kinds of EXHIBIT of such artifacts, generously exhibitions,” Connors said. Art of the provided by Santa Fe native “We heard in the community John Bourne, will be set up there was a collection of preAncient at the Albuquerque Museum European art at the Walters Americas of Art and Art History to Museum and asked them to showcase his magnificent keep us in mind when they Through Aug. 26 findings from deep in the may be traveling.” Albuquerque Museum of heart of Mexico. Art and Art History The persistence and 2000 Mountain NW, Spanning as far back as 3,000 communication paid off, 505.243.7255 years, roughly 135 fragments especially since it made sense albuquerquemuseum.org of sculptures were all for Bourne’s collection to discovered on Bourne’s travels be shown in his home state. throughout Mexico, the While all of the pieces have Andes mountains, and Central and South a significant history and background story, America around the 1950s. He was one of Connors specifically gravitated toward a the first explorers to search for ancient art in piece called “Infantile Figure” (clay, c. 1000 those areas, especially Mayan ruins, and his BC). In Connor’s words, “It’s an Olmec baby findings have resonated to this day. Because sculpture. It has a roundness of form feel of Bourne’s discoveries, a new window into like babies. One hand is sort of grabbing his the past great societies has opened. knee and the other one is waving or holding it to his ear,” he explained. “It’s such a great While originally residing at the Walters portrayal of babies and their flexibility, and Museum in Baltimore, Albuquerque is the

BY CHLOË WINEGAR-GARRETT

Artifacts at the new Albuquerque Museum exhibit include this clay ﬁgure whistle discovered in Colima, Mexico. It dates from around 300 B.C.

it has such a vitality. I’m not sure if it’s a he or she, but it’s very stylized even though it is very much aware of reality.” Sculptures were not made simply for beauty or aesthetics, but rather for a ritualistic or practical purpose. Speciﬁcally, many of

these pieces were meant to be used within a performance setting, which was the only way for a powerful leader to dictate his political, societal and ideological rule. These sculptures conﬁrmed the ruler’s godly powers to those lower in the social hierarchy. In order to make the show feel more “alive” than ever, the Albuquerque Museum offers adults and children alike the opportunity to participate in activities and attend lectures that pertain to ancient art in the Americas. Various free admission days and evenings will be offered through the run of the exhibit (details can be found on the museum’s website). These speceial events offer visitors a chance to learn more about the exhibit’s topics from experts. However, while general estimations can be made regarding the life of ancient Americans, so much more can be learned in this ﬁeld. Connors hopes the museum can play a role in making that happen. “I just love the opportunity at this museum to bring [this world] to real life,” he said. “Being in the presence of such cultural objects is so mysterious, since there is so much research to be done in this area. It allows us to have a sense of excitement and adventure and realize that cultures may not be new historically, but new to us.”

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | JUNE 14-27, 2012

PROFILE

What the hoop? Albuquerque-based hula hoopers, The Ritzy Rouge Hoop Troupe, gyrate family fun at the Albuquerque BioPark’s ‘Summer Nights Concert Series’ Wanna play? Let me introduce you to The Ritzy BY KORALEE ROBINSON Rouge Hoop Troupe! These ladies are members t’s here! The time of year when we burst of The Roustabout Collective. A posse of artist/ forth from our restrictive winter layers and let hoopers, object manipulators, belly dancers, our offensively white legs see the sun, while DJs, clowns, aerial silk and fire performers. everything we eat has black grill marks across So what do these Ritzy Rouge girls do? They’re it. It’s summertime, my friends! Let your toes a team of tutu-clad, tiny-top-hat-wearing breathe the free air. super-hoopers who perform at For those of you who don’t have different events around the city. piles of money to fling about for PROFILE They have mastered the art of summer fun, I encourage you to hula hooping, taking it to a level The Ritzy do it up old school. Show your most folks didn’t even know was kids how the summer played out Rouge Hoop possible. Undulating all together before the game console invaded in perfect synchronicity, they Troupe our lives. Pitch a tent in your jump through, dance with and backyard and fall asleep to ghost Summer Nights Concert spin their hoops in wondrous stories. Got a trampoline? Sleep Series ways. Not your grandmother’s on that, too. Remember stars? 7p, Thu., Jun. 14 hula hooping; these circusy They’re still up there, spend warm Albuquerque BioPark sirens think outside the hips. nights gazing at them. Swim in 903 10th SW, For four years, the troupe has 505.764.6200 natural bodies of water. Pour held what it calls “Community roustabouttime.com Kool-Aid in your ice cube trays to Hoop Downs” at the BioPark’s make simple, tasty frozen treats Summer Nights Concert Series. on the cheap. The troupe dons its tiniest top hats and fluffiest As for me, there’s just something about gyrating tutus and bring stacks of hula hoops of all sizes, a large, colorful plastic hoop around my hips setting up camp near the main stage. If you’ve that really takes me to summer town. Hula never been able to hula hoop, do not fret. The hooping has been a most contagious activity group offers instruction and demonstrations to starting as early as the 5th century in Greece. It’s kids and adults so that they will be able to hoop great exercise, and almost impossible to start a like a champ in no time (or at least keep the darn thing on your hips.) forest fire while doing it, even in New Mexico.

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | JUNE 14-27, 2012

PHOTO BY JOY GODFREY

Alaska Piper, left, and Bonnie Morrow are members of the Ritzy Rouge Hoop Troupe.

Local iQ had a chance to sit down with troupe members Bonnie Morrow and Alaska Piper. Piper is the head honcho of this rollicking group. One of the busiest people I know, she

leads a life of nonstop creativity, crafting and Roustabouts event planning — and I have it on good authority that she rolls deep in Never, Never Land. “In addition to Summer Nights, we’ve also done Hoop Downs at events such as The Mayor’s Ball, The Zoo Boo, employee picnics and The River Of Lights,” she said. “We make and sell hoops of all sizes, and even do custom orders which can be shipped anywhere.” Handmade hoops go for anywhere from $10 for a small, simple apparatus suited for toddlers or armhooping tricks to $35 for larger, more elaborate and artsy designs, which may feature whimsical images such as bicycles, popcorn or multicolor lattice designs. These are far more user friendly than the flimsy novelty hoops you will find in toy stores. Handmade hoops will be available for purchase at the event, though no purchase is necessary to get in on the fun. The Summer Nights Concert Series is held at the Botanic Gardens every Thursday evening this summer, starting on June 14. Did I hear rumors of a guest juggler joining the hoopers this year? Come find out for yourselves! Bring the kids and come hoop down with Alaska, Bonnie, Flo and Rachel of the Ritzy Rouge Hoop Troupe, along with some of their hooperhelpers. See you there!

RELATIONSHIPS

Ask yourself questions before sex on ﬁrst-date

o you’re on your first date with a remarkable man; the conversation is stimulating; he’s sexy and you’re having a great time. It’s almost midnight, you don’t have to be to work in the morning and you are wishing the night wouldn’t end. The sexual energy mounting and you are at a crossroads. Should you have sex, or not? First-date sex seems to be the dating debate du jour everywhere I look. From societal, cultural and religious sectors, a lot of rules have been formed on this topic: Sex on a first date is a nono. Good girls shouldn’t put out on a first date. If you want a good guy, make him wait. I have to admit, I used to blindly subscribe to these rules. However, I recently asked myself, “Why? Says who?” I gave this a lot of thought, and came to the conclusion that the only rules that matter are YOURS. Hogwash on what everyone else thinks. Don’t get me wrong here; I don’t think everyone should rush out and have sex on the first date. That said, the decision depends on your end goal and how you’ll feel in the morning. Take a pass on first-date sex if you know it will only leave you feeling vulnerable or, worse, an emotional wreck. To understand your driving forces, use these helpful guidelines to assess if having first date sex is right for you:

1. ACTIONS VS. VALUES

Values are the essence of who you are, not who you think you should be. When you are aligned with your values, you’ll feel an inner harmony. This choice is not easily made, and your actions will be in accordance with your true self. Go against these values and you are going to feel it like a ton of bricks. 2. ARE YOU FULLY AWARE OF THE CONSEQUENCES?

I have known women who were in the heat of the moment, had sex with the guy and he never called back. Then, the next day, they were crying and feeling sorry for themselves. On the other hand, there have been women who have had sex on the ﬁrst date and it led to a healthy fulﬁlling relationship. It can be something wonderful or a major slap in the face the morning after. It also risks pregnancy and STDs (though this problem is of course greatly reduced if you use contraception). Just know that every decision you make holds a consequence.

3. WHAT’S YOUR MOTIVATION?

Do you want to have sex with this person you’ve just met because you’re in the mood for a good romp in the hay? Or are you harboring fantasies that physical intimacy will develop into something more? Sometimes it does, but don’t count on it. 4. SEX MEANS A RELATIONSHIP, RIGHT?

Think again! Guys don’t necessarily view sex in the context of a relationship. So, their answer to your “Are we in a relationship?” question might be: “Relationship? What relationship? We had sex!” Remember, a one-night-stand is just that; no strings attached. In order to jump into first-date sex and get all the possible pleasure out of it that you can, you have to come from a place that says you’re going to be fine-fine-fine afterward. And if that’s the honest truth, then you will be fine (second date or no second date. If you come from a place where your head is screaming you’re going to be a mess, that you made a big fat mistake, that he won’t want to see you again … then he won’t, and you will be a hot mess. You must make peace with yourself, so that whatever goes down in the deep dark of the sheets will not make mincemeat of your heart and soul. Take care of number one — that means you. Make the decision to do or not do because you want to, because you’re comfortable with it, and not because you’re worried about what others will think, or because what may or may not happen if you don’t give it up. Truly, this is one corner of the relationship world where you will definitely regret doing something you have done more than something you haven’t done. Ana Loiselle is a licensed relationship coach, speaker, author and owner of The New Mexico Relationship Center. Visit nmrelationshipcenter.com or call 505.872.8743.

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | JUNE 14-27, 2012

FOOD

PHOTOS BY WES NAMAN + ADRIA MALCOLM

Since opening in January of the year, Vintage 423 has turned heads in the local dining scene in grand fashion. The decor alone here is reason enough to pay a visit, and luckily with a menu boasting a lineup of signature handcrafted cocktails, quirky starters such as the bacon wrapped quail (center), fresh salads and a roster of prime meats, the food is reason to stay.

Not so simple Paseo del Norte corridor gets a lift with the elegant Vintage 423, a restaurant that thinks big and delivers BY KEVIN HOPPER

’ve often wondered about opening my own restaurant, and when I do, I try to picture what it would look like. I’m a fairly simple guy, so most likely it would be on the small side, no more than 20 tables covered in the requisite crisp white linens, a small bar pouring boutique wines and craft brews. Maybe a small patio, maybe not. Frills? Not so much. This “think small” attitude of mine received a grand slap in the face as I walked into Vintage 423, located on the Paseo del Norte corridor. It was obvious that “small” wasn’t in the vocabulary of the owners of this sleek and grandiose restaurant — something you would expect to ﬁnd in either Scottsdale or the Las Vegas Strip rather than North Albuquerque Acres. And as simple as my tastes are, I now think, after a very casual dinner at Vintage 423, that this type of eatery is exactly what this town needs.

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And while the menu isn’t quite as imaginative as the craftsmen who built Vintage 423, it is still nearly as impressive. Offering a few salads, including the rather refreshing Citrus & Pecan Salad ($9) — candied pecans, apples, strawberries, dried cranberries and bleu cheese — the menu reads like that of an upscale eatery, albeit one with its feet still on the ground. Nothing is too over the top here, even the Deviled Eggs ($11 for 5) laced with trufﬂe oil, a dish you will want to chew slowly and savor as long as possible. My dining companion and I followed that starter with the highly recommended Bacon Wrapped Quail ($12) served shotgun style with dried fruit chutney. Quail isn’t something found on many local menus, so the unusual nature of this dish is appealing and the execution is super savory and just gamey enough to dissuade anyone from saying, “It tastes like chicken.”

Vintage 423 8000 Paseo Del Norte Suite 1A, 505.821.1918 HOURS:

11a-Midnight, Mon.Thu.; 11a-2a, Fri – Sat; 11a-10p, Sun. vintage-423.com

It seems, as one walks into the high ceiling foyer, that owners Jason Daskalos and Rudy Guzman spared no expense when building out this resplendent restaurant — from the lit up bar anchored by a double-sided waterfall to the ﬂoor-to-ceiling wine rack lined with small, bright white lights that divides the main dining room from the more lavish lounge near the bar. And the large wrap-around patio, a wonderful place to sit, gets lit up at night by the ﬁre from permanent torches. Seats here

are plush and pleasant views abound in all areas of the restaurant. This is opulent for sure, but as I said earlier, probably necessary in a city that often thinks small, just like I do.

Of course, wine, beer and cocktails come into play here, as they should. My dining mate was happy with the by-the-glass list of whites (if she’s happy, I’m happy) and I had to indulge in the signature cocktails, arriving at The Bentley ($10), a refreshing rum cocktail, though I almost chose the Moscow Mule, apparently the bar’s number one cocktail (a unique twist on the classic) according to our bartender Austin. The entrée list is not long by any means, but choosing just the right one may prove challenging. After tasting my dining companion’s 12 oz. Rib Eye Steak ($34), I had a bit of food envy. Served simply enough with crisp asparagus spears and lush bleu cheese mashed-potatoes, this cook-to-exact-temp entrée, and expectedly all the “Vintage Prime Meats,” rank high citywide in the best-steak category. Unfortunately the demi-port sauce ($2) was entirely too salty to eat after one bite. A minor blip on an otherwise great meal.

I chose the Chilean Sea Bass ($33) as my entrée, mainly for the creamed risotto, which held just the right bite and contrasted well with the finely seasoned fish. The dish was rounded out with sautéed spinach and a beurre blanc concasse. It was simple, light and well prepared, exactly the types of dishes I was hoping Vintage 423 would offer. There has been much curiosity about this regal restaurant since it opened in January of this year. Many people have told me they thought it was a clothing store from its outward appearance. The same can be said for many restaurants in Scottsdale that are located in shopping areas with highly regulated design standards. Yet, from the inside, Vintage 423 is quite unlike anything foodies in this town are used to. Bordering on brash, but refined just enough to remain comfortably alluring, Vintage 423 is well worth a peek, sip and taste.

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | JUNE 14-27, 2012

FOOD

Tilapia draws ﬂavors straight from Yucatán

y wife Mary Jane and I just returned from a great trip to Chelem, Yucatán, where we visited our good friends Jeff and Nancy Gerlach. Nancy was my co-author on 10 books, and when she retired from writing and being a registered dietitian, she and Jeff decided to sell everything they had in Albuquerque and move to their favorite spot on earth. Like Baja California Sur, the state of Yucatán is far removed from all the violence associated with the narcotraficantés who operate mostly in the central and northern parts of the country. In fact, the most violent thing we saw was one of the Gerlach’s cats, Mixo (pronounced “Misho”), climbing up a tree to catch and gobble down a pesky lizard. During our stay, we took a two-hour car trip to Rancho Santa Cruz, owned by Gil and Cristie Romero, which is halfway between Cancún and Mérida in mixed tropical forest, ranches and small farms. Gil and Cristie are chileheads who grow habaneros, and I was there to discuss extending our superhot chile farms from Las Cruces and Haiti to Yucatán. Gil was eager to give it a try. He also grows neem trees, moringa trees and raises tilapia. Neem trees produce an oil which is used in lotions, cosmetics and a type of insecticide which repels bugs rather than killing them instantly. Moringa leaves are a salad ingredient, and their brilliant yellow spring flowers are called (strangely enough) “golden showers.” The tilapia are raised in large tanks and eventually sold to area restaurants. For lunch, Cristie and her helpers served us Tik en Xic, a Mayan specialty where the fish are covered with a paste of recado rojo (made of achiote, or annatto), then placed in banana leaves and grilled. They are served with a quite powerful habanero salsa. The trip was a fascinating experience, especially when we saw a coatimundi (an indigenous raccoon) cross the road in front of us. And lunches, as reflected by the recipes below, were incrediblely spicy, tart, colorful and delicious.

Tilapia Tik en Xic Ingredients: 1 Tilapia filet per diner, skin and head left on for dramatic effect 1 cup Recado rojo (recipe follows) 1 cup Orange juice 1/2 cup Water 1/4 cup, plus 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice, fresh 1/4 cup, plus 2 Tbsp. Vinegar 2 cloves Garlic, chopped 1 medium Onion, sliced 1 medium Tomato, sliced Habanero salsa (recipe follows) Salt to taste Banana leaves for grilling Method: Marinate the tilapia filets in mixture of Recado Rojo, orange juice, water, lemon juice, vinegar and garlic for one hour. Cover the fish with the slices of onion and tomato, then lightly salt the fish. Start the grill and place each filet on a banana leaf.

Place the filets on the grill, cover with a banana leaf and grill for about five or six minutes, then flip them so the banana leaves are on the bottom. Grill for another five or six minutes, then flip again until done. Serve with the habanero salsa to taste. Yield: One filet per person Heat Scale: Varies to taste

Recado Rojo (Red Seasoning Paste) Here is a classic Yucatán seasoning paste from Jeff and Nancy Gerlach. Nancy noted: “This is the most popular of all the different recados and is very typical of Yucatán. It is used to add both ﬂavor and color to foods, and is most commonly used for pibils, or stewed pork dishes. The red color comes from the annatto seeds, which also add a unique ﬂavor to this tasty paste.”

Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. Annatto seeds, ground 1 Tbsp. Dry oregano, Mexican preferred 10 whole Black peppercorns 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 to 1 1/2-inch stick Cinnamon 4 whole Cloves 2 whole Allspice berries 1/2 tsp. Cumin seeds 3 cloves Garlic, chopped 3 Tbsp. distilled White vinegar Method: Place the annatto, oregano, peppercorns, salt, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and cumin in a spice or coffee grinder and process to a ﬁne powder. Add the remaining ingredients and grind to a thick paste, adding a little water if mixture is too thick. Allow to sit for an hour or overnight to blend the ﬂavors.

Yield: 1/2 cup

Habanero Salsa Ingredients: 5 Habanero chiles, stemmed, seeded and ﬁnely chopped Juice of 2 Limes 1 Tbsp. Olive oil 1 tsp. crumbled Dried Mexican oregano 1/2 tsp. Salt Method: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

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DRINKS

Drink ‘real ale’ and take a ride on the beer engine

n 1971, four beer drinkers in St. Albans, England began a beerdrinking movement called the Campaign for Real Ale. By 2010, the campaign had established national governmental influence with such branches of government as the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, as well as the National Trust. This is a fairly impressive feat for a quartet of pub-goers, and there are two reasons I bring this up: the idea of “real ale,” and quartet’s stated goal to “campaign for greater appreciation of traditional beers, ciders and perries, as part of our national heritage and culture.” They just wanted to drink beer, for God’s sake! What is real ale? Real ale is beer brewed from traditional ingredients, with a second fermentation in the serving vessel without the addition of carbon dioxide or nitrogen. When served from a barrel, it is commonly called “cask ale.” Until the 1950s, most beer was consumed from either bottles, common from the 17th century on, or casks. In the ’50s, metal casks started replacing the traditional wooden version. There was good reason for this, as the world grew smaller after WWII. Metal casks were cheaper, they could be sterilized and reused and the contents would not spoil as quickly since metal casks slowed the air from getting into the beer. The 1960s brought kegs — the pressurized, metal containers most of us are familiar with — which quickly began to replace the unpressurized wooden and metal casks. By the late ’60s and early ’70s, most beer was keg beer, pasteurized and artificially carbonated. This is where the terminology goes a little askew. Technically, not all real ales are cask ales, because they can be had in the bottle as well. And not all cask ales are real ales, either — in fact most aren’t. Most traditional cask ales are actually bright beers. Bright beers have have their yeast cleared, so that the beer is not muddy; generally, finings are used to clear the yeast. After a beer has become bright, it can be

“racked,” or put into its final serving vessel. Finings bring up a problem with vegetarians. In the UK most breweries use a product called isinglass for their cask ales, an enzyme derived from a fish’s float bladder — don’t worry, Albuquerque veggie-heads, all the local breweries that make cask ales use a silicone-based finer that is completely vegan. If you are traveling and this is a concern for you, make sure to ask before consuming. London’s two largest producers of cask ales, Young’s Brewery and Fuller’s Brewery, both use isinglass in their cask beers but nothing else, and they both make a vegetarian-friendly cask. So, now that cask ales can be “real and bright,” one of the defining characteristics of cask ale is the way it is served. It has to be served without the aid of carbon dioxide or nitrogen. The two most common ways to serve cask beer is a gravity feed from a barrel called a firkin, or through a hand pump called a beer engine (so awesome). A firkin is a miniature barrel that holds roughly 86 pints and is gravity fed to a spigot that looks like a garden hose faucet. The beer engine is a hand pump used to draw the beer through a curved spout, and dates back to London, circa 1691. Like all things craft beer, Albuquerque has a nice collection of cask beers to be enjoyed. Marble features cask beers on Friday nights. At Il Vicino Cantina, casks are available on Wednesday and Saturday. Both La Cumbre and Turtle Mountain have cask beers, on beer engine, all week long. Nexus Brewery doesn’t currently offer cask beer, but claim to be premiering them in the coming months. Though not everything can be “real ale,” all beer drinkers can enjoy this traditional heritage and culture of beer drinking. Please sit back and enjoy one of the types of beer we used to drink. Seth Hall is head barman at the Albuquerque Press Club. Craft Work combines his love of beer with his graduate degree in history.

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PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

Commonly called cask ale, “real ale” is the product of the “Campaign for Real Ale,” initiated by four English beer drinkers in 1971, who insisted on beer brewed in a more traditional manner. Cask beers are available at many local breweries, including La Cumbre (pictured).

FOOD

F O O D W E LIKE BY JUSTIN DE LA ROSA RUDY’S HAS STEPPED UP ITS MORNING GAME in recent months and is giving us hearty breakfast barbecue tacos. Brisket Tacos come with your choice of red or green chile and scrambled eggs nestled in a warm ﬂour tortilla. If you want to go with even more of a meat focus for your morning, try the Chop Wrap — chopped brisket with some of Rudy’s notoriously delicious sauce in a tortilla. Remember, protein equals power.

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FIND IT AT:

Rudy’s Country Store & BBQ 2321 Carlisle NE, 505.884.4000 10136 Coors NW, 505.890.7113 Breakfast: 7-10a rudysbbq.com

PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

SOMETIMES, SIMPLE IS WHAT MAKES SOMETHING SPECIAL. Louie’s Special at Monte Carlo Steakhouse is exactly that. A half pound of sliced steak topped with grilled onions and melted American cheese on a bun may not sound like much, but each bite is a rich explosion of ﬂavors. The steak is perfectly juicy and seasoned, while sauteed onions add that salty kick. The creamy melted cheese provides the texture and ﬂavor that make this take on a Philly cheese steak so special.

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FIND IT AT:

Monte Carlo Steakhouse 3916 Central SW, 505.836.9886 11a-10p, Tue.-Wed.; 11a-11p, Thu.-Sat. PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

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SANTA FE

Sand and paint

FUNDRAISER

Noted ﬁlmmaker Chris Eyre sets up shop at Santa Fe University, upon the release of his latest production, ‘Hide Away’ BY ALEXANDRA SWANBERG

Native American who grew up in Oregon, director Chris Eyre understands what it means to be a man on the fringes of society. His yen for capturing stories on film has earned him the respect of film industry leaders such as Robert Redford, in addition to numerous awards. This year, Eyre released a film with a different story to PROFILE tell, then moved from South Dakota to Santa Fe to change Chris Eyre his own story as well. Film Director In February, Eyre took up Chair, Moving Image office at Santa Fe University Arts Department, of Art and Design as the new Santa Fe University santafeuniversity.edu chair of the Moving Image chriseyre.org Arts Department (MOV). Productions such as North Country and No Country for Old Men have graced the university’s soundstages, making the school one of the few in the country in which students have the opportunity to network and work with Hollywood professionals. Students may also intern on the set of these productions. Despite this unique advantage, Eyre said the film program is not well-known, a fact he’s working to change as the department chair. The program is currently devising a new curriculum emphasizing skill sets in digital manipulation and the like, an area that is becoming more relevant in the film industry. “We have wonderful facilities and real Hollywood productions here, as well as a great faculty. This could be Noted Director Chris Eyre (pictured at top) one of the best film schools in the world if we is the new chair of the Moving Image Arts Department at the Santa Fe University of Art do it right,” he said. “That’s our goal, in five or and Design. It’s a position he steps into after 10 years, take that to a place of world-renown.” establishing a successful career as a movie This kind of professional exposure and director. His latest work is the criticallyacclaimed Hide Away, starring Josh Lucas experience is what elevated the “preeminent (above left) and James Cromwell. filmmaker of his time,” as People magazine deemed Eyre, to such heights of repute. After earning his M.F.A. at New York University, they got to be that way. Eyre has spent his career directing and “It feels more comfortable to look at it through editing films, primarily with Native American a camera, because you objectify the image in a sensibilities. Smoke Signals, a 1998 film about way that you learn from it, in a way that you’re a young man on a reservation trying to forgive training yourself to learn,” he said. his father that starred Adam Beach and Gary Still photography continues to inform his Farmer, was Eyre’s big career break. Skins, a filmmaking, especially in his most recent 2002 film about a reservation police officer release, Hide Away, which stars Josh Lucas trying to save his alcoholic brother, was Eyre’s and James Cromwell. The film opened May 25 way of testing his audience, and how deep of a in select theaters and is playing at the Screen, character’s bottoming out they can take. Santa Fe University of Art and Design’s Eyre was creatively talented at a young age, cinemateque, from July 20-26. channeling it first into still photography, Hide Away appears to be a departure from then expanding to television and finally Eyre’s norms, but is similar to his body of filmmaking. His filmmaking, like his work in that the visual depictions of the photography, is instinctively character-driven, struggles of the Young Mariner (played by as Eyre’s main interest is understanding the differences in people, who they are and how Lucas) are a lot to take, even for 83 minutes.

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his happy hoedown was a ﬁxture event in Santa Fe for 14 years before organizers decided to cancel the 2009 and 2010 installments, just as the economy tanked. At the time, the outlook for charitable organizations looked grim, even for kids-at-risk, always the impetus of this unique event, which had generated over $7 million since its inception in 1995. Buckaroo Ball In 2011, a group of 6p, Fri.,-Sat., dedicated volunteers Jun. 15-16 decided to revive the Railyard and Water Tower, Santa Fe, event, which raised 505.988.9715 $112,000 last year, all buckarooball.com beneﬁtting 13 Santa Fe County agencies for children at risk. These included St. Elizabeth Shelter (homeless); Gerard’s House (parental loss); New Mexico Suicide Intervention Project and Villa Therese Clinic (povertylevel medical care). This year, the two-day celebration will feature dancing to South by Southwest and food by both Hotel Santa Fe and Whole Foods. Saturday’s Barn Dance features Paula Nelson’s Band and is free, with food provided by the Cowgirl Chuck Wagon. —AL

HERITAGE

Less focused on Native American protagonists, Hide Away is nevertheless filmed in the same vein as Eyre’s previous work, with the theme of redemption tying them all together. Because he is concerned more about the audience’s experience rather than using film for personal, artistic expression, Eyre said he uses the medium to empower people by telling stories of people who have become empowered. “Ultimately, [the Young Mariner] just has to take a step forward, which is the poetry of it,” Eyre said. Hide Away is set on the shores of Lake Michigan. The Young Mariner purchases a dilapidated sailboat and spends the entirety of the film struggling to heal himself, as illustrated by the work he puts into his boat. “It’s a meditation,” Eyre said. “You just sit there and you watch somebody paint a boat and either you get on that ride or you don’t.” Eyre said he worked closely with the cinematographer to create a visual metaphor for the journey the protagonist takes, a collaboration that proved fruitful at the 2011 SXSW Film Festival, where the film won for “Best Cinematography.” “It’s certainly not a box office blockbuster, but it’s a very special, quiet kind of a story,” said the film’s writer, Peter Vanderwall.

l Rancho de Las Golondrinas (“The Ranch of the Swallows”), is a living historical museum where New Mexico’s unique cultural and historical heritage culminates to create a gateway of understanding El Rancho to its rich past. The de las ranch was founded Golondrinas 300 years ago as a Living History stop on the famous El Museum Camino Real. 10a-4p, Wed.Today, its original Sun., Jun.-Sep. colonial buildings El Rancho de Las Golondrinas and traditionally 334 Los Pinos, dressed villagers paint Santa Fe, a picture of what 505.471.2261 Spanish colonial life $4-$6/FREE (12 was like on the New and under) Mexican frontier. A golondrinas.org number of events are taking place here all summer long with the aim of helping New Mexicans appreciate their state’s unmatched blend of historical inﬂuence. The Santa Fe Wine Festival and the ¡Viva Mexico! Celebration are among the ranch’s most anticipated events of the season. —MM

PETS

Domination not a suggested form of dog training

t seems that the latest trend in dog training is being delivered via reality TV shows that too often convince owners that their dogs are plotting against them to regain their position on the top of the heap; that they must assert themselves in order to maintain their alpha role. If only it was that easy. Like so much of what we see on TV, this type of training style is more about high drama versus science. Using dominance as a template is not a way to train a dog or anyone for that matter. It is important to learn the facts from the experts rather than the hyperbole offered by entertainers. As a starting point, let’s take a look at the position statement on dominance by The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB): “The AVSAB is concerned with the recent reemergence of dominance theory and forcing dogs and other animals into submission as a means of preventing and correcting behavior problems,” the organization states. “For decades, some traditional animal training has relied on the dominance theory and has assumed that animals misbehave primarily because they are striving for higher rank. This idea often leads trainers to believe that force or coercion must be used to modify these undesirable behaviors. “Instead, the AVSAB emphasizes that animal training, behavior prevention strategies and behavior modiﬁcation programs should follow the scientiﬁcally based guidelines of positive reinforcement, operant conditioning, classical conditioning, desensitization and

counterconditioning.” Sophia Yin, DVM, MS, veterinarian and applied animal behaviorist, agrees: “Every pet needs a human who can lead. Not like a boss, but like a partner in a dance — someone who gives clear signals, rewards desirable behavior as it occurs, removes rewards for inappropriate behavior immediately and sticks to the plan consistently until the new, good behavior is a habit.” To put this into plain English, while dominance based training looks slick on TV, it uses outdated methods, good editing that focuses on entertainment and not-humane-based teaching that is developed from scientiﬁc and behavioral research. All of this while allowing plenty of time for commercials! Most calls to Animal Humane’s Behavior Helpline (505.938.7900) are for excessive barking, jumping, separation anxiety and soiling in the house. Owners who subscribe to dominance-based training methodology think the root of these problems is due to the dog trying to dominate them. Let’s take a look at what is really happening in the scenarios where people are experiencing these problems.

When a dog is barking excessively it is usually because he has learned it as a way to attract attention. Does this sound familiar to the way children work the system? The dog barks and the owner say’s “shush,” to which the dog barks, and the cycle continues. My question is: Who trained whom? A dog jumping up on someone is usually a ritualized greeting with submissive behaviors like licking and low tail wagging. Licking and wiggling is the opposite of dominance. Dogs that experience separation anxiety are in crisis because their owner is gone. Commonly dogs react to this emotional state by chewing and clawing up things in the house as a way to escape and ﬁnd their owner. This isn’t dominance, just pure terror from being alone. When people tell me their dog is trying to get back at them by soiling in the house, I suggest instead that if your dog was really mad at you they would be more creative than peeing in the house. They could start using your computer and run up your credit card on home-delivered pizza. These dogs just need proper training. If you really want to learn from the experts in animal behavior and understand what drives your dog’s behavior, take a look at the recommended reading list offered on Animal Humane’s website: animalhumanenm.org. You can also register online for any one of the following classes: Loose Leash Walking, Reliable Recall, Manners Tune-Up and Understanding Dog Body Language. Just like parents, dog owners need to be good

leaders, not bullies. Instead of using physical corrections and intimidation, learn from the experts who study animal behavior and use methods based on the actual science of learning. Susan Reaber, CPDT-KA, is an animal behavior specialist at Animal Humane New Mexico. She can be reached at 505.938.7900.

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By Mallory M cCampbell, Alexandra Swanberg & Steven J. Westman

Ways to make this summer rock DON’T EVEN GET STARTED WITH THE “THERE’S NOTHING TO DO” complaint this summer. If you need ideas, we’ve got ‘em for you. In an effort to provide a guide to summer in Albuquerque and its environs, Local iQ has rounded up 50 THINGS TO

DO between now and mid-September. It wasn’t difﬁcult. In fact, we’ve really just scratched the surface with this far-from-comprehensive list. So here you go. Mark your calendars, then follow through on the “doing” part for a summer of fun.

Get Interactive

The building is cool. The insides are cool. The staff is WAY cool. And kids from all backgrounds are bound to have an amazing day at ¡Explora!, learning and playing with science. It’s also a fab spot to hold a birthday party for the little ones. As for the adults, there’s an “Adult Night” crafted for just them, as well. Check it out.

¡Explora! 1701 Mountain NW, 505.224.8300 explora.us

Boning Up on History

Dinosaurs, DynaTheater and dynamite: This summer, make a trek to this awesome museum, and make sure you have time for both the planetarium and STARTUP, the ﬁrst museum exhibition dedicated to the history of the microcomputer. To repeat: it’s awesome.

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science 1801 Mountain NW, 505.841.2800 nmnaturalhistory.org

Atomic Knowledge

New Mexico has a lot of nuclear history, and this museum spells out truths, squashes myths and wows you in quite a few ways. Does your youngster have a lot of questions about the world? Then enroll them in Nuclear Museum’s enlightening Kid’s Camp during this year’s summer break.

The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History 601 Eubank SE, 505.245.2137 nuclearmuseum.org

Don’t Say Uncle

#7 By Land, By Sea, By Air #10 Lions & Tigers &

In 1959, we got our ﬁrst taste of Cliff’s — then known as Uncle Cliff’s — and it is still difﬁcult for many of us to not call it by the full name. Regardless, Albuquerque’s sole full-scale amusement park still offers up plenty of wild and wet summer fun. Open April through September, there are few locals who don’t have fond memories of times spent here. This summer, why not make some more?

Whether you want to look at sea life through massive glass walls, meander through fields of flowers or feel butterflies flutter past your ear, the Aquarium and Botanic Garden are truly some of the city’s biggest treasures. There’s always stuff going on here, and you’ll never have a visit here that won’t have you marveling at something you missed on your last visit.

Cliff’s Amusement Park 4800 Osuna NE, 505.881.9373 cliﬀs.net

Botanic Garden & Aquarium 2601 Central NW, 505.768.2000 cabq.gov/biopark/garden cabq.gov/biopark/aquarium

#5 IPA-Palooza For one week in July, beer enthusiasts can be the judge of which brewery crafts the best India Pale Ale in the state. You’ll be able to blindly taste 15 different IPAs from all corners of New Mexico, as Land of Enchantment beer makers will be relying on your experienced beerdrinking palate to tell them which IPA is most pleasing to the senses.

IPA Challenge Jul 22-28 Nexus Brewery, Il Vicino Canteen, Blue Corn Brewery, Three Rivers Brewing nmbeer.org

#6 Grrrrrrr! Just a short drive east on I-40 takes you to a rural locale that is magical in many ways. A sanctuary for the region’s indigenous animals, the Wildlife West Nature Park offers a beautiful and educational walking tour. There are also summer events to attend that are a hoot and a holler, including the Chuckwagon Sunset Suppers, Star Parties, the Wildlife West Music Festival and the Harvest Festival.

Wildlife West Nature Park 87 North Frontage, Edgewood, 505.281.7655 wildlifewest.org

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#8 Life is a Beach Many parents and grandparents have tales of learning to swim at Tingley Beach, which was originally built back in the 1930s. Transformations over the years have given us a lovely place to ﬁsh, picnic or feed the ducks while paddleboating. It’s also the home of the Betty Sabo sculptures of Clyde and Carrie Tingley, the perfect art installation at this little mecca off the Rio Grande.

Tingley Beach 1800 Tingley SW, 505.768.2000 cabq.gov/biopark/tingley

#9 Freaky Fridays Whether you’re a horror buff, or someone who enjoys a blast from the past, KiMo Theatre’s Friday Fright Nights are sure to cool you off by sending chills down your spine. This is your chance to see some classic horror ﬁlms on the big screen. Films screened include The Wolf Man (Jun. 22), Bad Moon (Jun. 29), The Wolfman (Jul. 13), Creepshow (Jul. 27), Dawn of the Dead (Aug. 3) and Land of the Dead (Aug. 10).

Friday Fright Nights Kimo Theatre 423 Central NW, 505.768.3544 cabq.gov/kimo

Ziggy, Oh My! We say it over and over: Albuquerque has one of the best zoos in the entire country. Since 1927, the zoo has grown by leaps and bounds, with playgrounds designed to house all types of exotic animals. The tradition of the Friday evening Zoo Music Concert Series is beloved by residents and visitors. Get your tickets now for Go Wild! Beneﬁt Concert, with Ziggy Marley on July 9. The lions won’t be the only one’s roaring.

Rio Grande Zoo 903 10th SW, 505.764.6200 cabq.gov/biopark/zoo

#11 Sipping Santa Fe Want to sample New Mexico’s delicious wines, enjoy great food and revel in state’s unique cultural heritage? The Santa Fe Wine Festival allows you to do all three. The festival is located at El Rancho de las Golondrinas, a living history museum on 200 acres just south of the capital. In addition to food and wine, the festival will showcase arts, crafts and entertainment.

Santa Fe Wine Festival 12-6p, Sat.-Sun., Jul. 7-8 El Rancho de las Golondrinas 334 Los Pinos, 505.471.2261 santafewinefestival.com

#12 Summer Bop This two-week-long jazz extravaganza features world-renowned artists and musicians performing at multiple venues in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Ticket prices vary by concert. This summer music highlight is something jazz connoisseurs and novices alike dare not miss.

New Mexico Jazz Festival Fri.-Sun., Jul. 13-29 newmexicojazzfestival.org

#13 Fireworks!

#17 Lava Sketches

Possibly every single city, town and community in the nation has a Fourth of July celebration. Albuquerque is no different. Proud to honor and rejoice in our nation’s independence, the city’s annual Freedom Fourth Celebration attracts thousands year after year. Balloon Fiesta Park will be packed with food, vendors, live music and car shows. Closing out the music stage this year is country band Diamond Rio, certain to be followed by the City’s most spectacular ﬁreworks show of the year.

Albuquerque’s Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers some 400 to 700 years ago. An easy trip for the whole family, this is a great way to learn something new about something old.

Freedom Fourth Wed., Jul. 4 Balloon Fiesta Park 5000 Balloon Fiesta, 505.768.3556 cabq.gov

#14 Party on the Westside The city-sponsored West Side Summerfest features live music, food, vendors, a beer garden and plenty of activities for the kids. It’s the perfect excuse to get outside and shake up your summer routine. Take a break from work, sports practices, poolside lounging and patio dining and head out to Cottonwood Mall for a night of guaranteed fun.

West side Summerfest 6-10:30p, Sat., Aug. 18 Cottonwood Mall 10000 Coors NW, 505.899.7467 cabq.gov

#15 Peanuts & Crackerjacks Nothing says American summer like baseball, a hot dog and a cold beer. This season, head out to Isotopes Park and revel in the buzzing atmosphere that exists only in a live setting. Depending on which night you decide to go, you may be pleasantly surprised by a free giveaway or ﬁreworks show. And don’t forget to check the schedule for the ever alluring 50 cent hot dog nights.

Isotopes Park 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE, 505.924.2255 milb.com

#16 Free Fresh Air We lucky inhabitants of the Southwest are blessed with gorgeous scenery and endless outdoor activities. The Sandia Mountains lay practically at our doorstep temting us with trails in the foothills that are many and varied. It would be a summertime shame to not enjoy the City’s natural outdoor resources just a few minutes away from anywhere. So change up your summer workout routine, exercise your dogs or take in one of our famous sunsets. Regardless of your methodology, get outside now! Unlike most things, enjoying the outdoors requires no schedules, deadlines or to-do lists.

Everywhere, NM emnrd.state.nm.us/fd fs.usda.gov/cibola

Petroglyph National Monument 6001 Unser NW, 505.899.0207 nps.gov/petr/index.htm

#18 Riverside Oasis Located in Albuquerque’s Bosque area, the Rio Grande Nature Center is home to all manners of native New Mexican animals and plants. Here, you will ﬁnd hands-on exhibits that chronicle the local habitat’s geology and plant and animal life. A visit to the center is a fun and educational family activity, and also a wonderful place for a walk or bike ride.

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park 2901 Candelaria NW, 505.344.7240 rgnc.org/index.htm

#19 Nob Hill Amplified This eclectic and thriving retail-centric area stretching from Washington on the east end to Girard on the west end, along Albuquerque’s Central Avenue corridor, has long been considered one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the city. Jam-packed with locallyowned businesses and scads of restaurants and bars, Nob Hill is the perfect summer destination to shop, grab a beer and/or a bite and watch cars and motorcycles cruise the old Route 66. This July, check out the neighborhood’s Summerfest event. The streets will be packed with a colorful palette of people aimlessly enjoying music, summer sun, the wares of local vendors and good drinks.

Route 66 Summerfest Sat., Jul. 21 Central Avenue, Nob Hill (Girard to Washington) rt66central.com

#20 Red, White & Red If you’re looking for an easy, inexpensive day or weekend trip, Red River’s Fine Art and Wine Festival will welcome you to this quaint Northern New Mexico mountain town. Besides showcasing regional wines, the event also includes photography and art expos, good food, live music and a much cooler climate.

Fine Art Wine Festival Sat.-Sun., Jun. 16-17 Brandenburg Park E. Main, Red River, 575.754.2366 redriverﬁneartandwinefestival.com

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Ways to make this summer rock

#21 Chile Pilgrimage

#23 Farm Fresh

#25 Get Crafty

#30 Music Under the Sun

Come celebrate New Mexico’s favorite vegetable in its most popular growing region. Hatch is once again hosting its annual Green Chile Festival, an event teeming with food, games and fun. The short drive south to this internationally renowned southern New Mexico farming community is well worth it, especially for folks with a particular affection for spicy foods.

This summer, think local by buying your produce and other specialty food products at one of New Mexico’s many farmers’ markets. Making the trip to one of these festive outdoor markets supports the state’s farmers and can add some welcome variety to the often mundane task of grocery shopping at big box national chains. For info, locations and schedules, visit the New Mexico Farmers’ Markets website.

For the past 51 years, New Mexico artists have been drawn to this wonderful event to showcase their collective creative output. 2012’s fair theme is Recycled Art, which should be a fun way to see what our local crafts-folk have come up with so that you might ﬁnd treasures to take home.

For the past 10 years, people from all over the world have ﬂocked to the Land of Enchantment for the Taos Solar Music Festival. This year’s lineup includes Michael Franti and Spearhead, the Del McCoury Band and Julia Roberts’ exbeau Lyle Lovett, among many others. Camping is an option too, so feel free to pack a tent.

Hatch Green Chile Festival Sat.-Sun., Sep. 1-2 Hatch, 505.267.5050 hatchchilefest.com

#22 Kids, Inc. From rock climbing to bumper boats, Hinkle Family Fun Center has more than enough fun “things to do” to span the entirety of the summer. Whether you’re just taking the kids for an afternoon away from the TV or game console, or treating your own inner-child to a day of carefree fun (it’s OK, you deserve it), you can’t go wrong with laser tag, paintball, go karts, a nickel-a-game arcade and 18 holes of miniature golf. Seriously, pay Hinkle a visit very soon. Passports good for the entire summer cost $59.95 and include favorites like miniature golf, laser tag, bumper boats (you will get wet), rock climbing and so much more.

Hinkle Family Fun Center 12931 Indian School NE, 505.299.3100 hinklefamilyfuncenter.com

New Mexico Farmers’ Markets farmersmarketsnm.org

#24 Art Challenge Father’s Day weekend is a nice time to spend a day at the Challenge New Mexico Arts and Crafts Festival held on the Santa Fe Plaza. This juried show showcases the works of more than 200 national and local artists. What is special about this event is that proceeds from artists’ booth fees beneﬁt Challenge New Mexico, a nonproﬁt organization that provides therapeutic recreation possibilities for the disabled.

Challenge Santa Fe Plaza Arts and Crafts Festival Fri.-Tue., Jun. 15-19 challengenewmexico.com

NM Arts and Crafts Fair Fri.-Sun., Jun. 22-24 nmartsandcraftsfair.org

#26 Get Hip To It Before you can join the cool cats this summer, you’ll have to learn how to play along. The last summer session of the New Mexico Jazz Workshop starts on Jun. 18 and teaches beginning jazz improvisation. This class meets every Monday from 6 to 8p through Jul. 23 and costs $90 for non-members/$75 for members.

NM Jazz Workshop 5500 Lomas NE, 505.255.9798 nmjazz.org

#27 Native Creatives For many decades in Santa Fe, the month of August has been revered for the Indian Market, a major annual arts event held in the historic Downtown Plaza. Collectors and admirers from near and far ﬁll the streets perusing Native arts. Numerous shops and museums feauture market-related wares, in honor of the event.

Santa Fe Indian Market Sat.-Sun., Aug. 18-19 swaia.org/indian_market

#28 Old Town Pow Wow Native American Days, part of the New Mexico Centennial Festival Series, comes to Old Town this August. It’s the perfect weekend to check out regional dances and music under the great gazebo. A mini pow wow is held on Friday, and there’s a special treat featuring New Mexico’s Robert Mirabal performing on the second day of the event. It’s also a nice time to check out the local shops and eateries in Old Town to see what they will be adding to the festivities.

Native American Days Fri.-Sat., Aug. 3-4 Old Town Plaza oldtownabq.org

#29 Fly Fish, Fly Learn how to fly fish without having to loosen the purse strings this summer at Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort. The free weekly clinics are held every Saturday from 10a to noon. Students are encouraged to bring their own equipment, but the Taos Fly Shop will be providing fly rods and reels for those without. You must have a New Mexico fishing license to participate, which can be purchases at Sipapu’s general store.

Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort 5224 State 518, Vadito, NM, 800.587.2240 sipapunm.com

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Taos Solar Music Festival Sat.-Sun., Jun. 30-Jul. 1 Kit Carson Memorial Park 575.758.9191 solarmusicfest.com

#31 Burn Baby, Burn People have ﬂocked to Santa Fe every year since 1924 for the burning of the 50-foot tall Zozobra in hopes that, like the marionette, their problems will disappear in a cloud of smoke. Stuff your ﬂammable reminders of past woes into the body of “the gloomy one” in the days leading up to the event, then attend the ritualistic burning/purging.

Zozobra 3-10p, Thu., Sep. 6 Fort Marcy Park, 505.955.6209 zozobra.com

#32 Get Lifted If you want a picturesque escape from the city without all the ado of traveling in a car, the tram should lift your spirits. At $20 a ride for adults, it’s not too steep a price for an ascent to the top of the Sandias. At night, the city lights look like candles ﬂoating on an ocean and the vantages for sunset viewing are well worth the ride and subsequent picturesque views.

Sandia Peak Tram 30 Tramway NE, 505.856.7325 sandiapeak.com

#33 A Matter of ‘Taste’ The Vintage Albuquerque Grand Food and Wine Tasting at the National Hispanic Cultural Center is put every year by Vintage Albuquerque, a charity promoting arts education. Admission grants you access to 100 varieties of wine and the culinary complements. As part of “June Wine Week,” the Friday Fiesta is ﬂanked by auctions, tastings, guest chefs and dinners.

Vintage Albuquerque Grand Food and Wine Tasting Fri., Jun. 22 National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th SW, 505.323.3915 $85 vintagealbuquerque.org

#34 Rock Monkeys ‘To belay, or not to belay?’ that is the question. If you say “yay,” the certiﬁed trainers and staff at New Mexico’s largest indoor rock climbing gym will guide your ascent. The wall’s routes range in difﬁculty to accommodate a wide range of climbers — from rookies to masters. Shoe and harness rentals are $5. Day pass is $15.

Stone Age Gym 4201 Yale NE, Suite I, 505.341.2016 climbstoneage.com

#35 Float On

#40 Bard-speak

“Chief Executive Guide” Michael Hayes’s love affair with the middle Rio Grande began when he moved to Albuquerque in 2007. Not one to be territorial, Hayes founded Quiet Waters Paddling Adventures to share the river’s central New Mexico charms with all interested parties. These less intense raft adventures are serene alternatives to rafting the Rio Grande’s swifter turns near Taos.

So you’ve been to a Shakespeare play and the dialogue sounded like, well, people from the 1600s. No need to feel lost; there are a few tricks available to those seeking to more fully appreciate Shakespeare. Experts John Andrews and David Richard Jones will offer a one-night workshop on how to better enjoy the Bard, from an audience point of view.

Quiet Waters Paddling Adventures 105 D Pleasant View Drive, 505.771.1234 quietwaterspaddling.com

Speaking of Shakespeare 7:30p, Wed., Jul. 18 Site to be announced abqtheatre.org/tlc/sos

#36 Meat, Meet Beer

#41 Bang Your Head

Those who haven’t had their ﬁll of summertime hedonism over the Fourth of July can come back for another serving at the Santa Ana Star Center over the weekend. The public is invited to taste the handiwork of a number of competitive barbecue chefs (and chase it all down with beer, of course). The worthiest meat slinger will advance to a national competition in Kansas City. 9th Annual Pork & Brew State BBQ Championship Fri.-Sun., Jul. 6-8 3001 Civic Center, 505.891.7300 rioranchonm.org

Sometimes you just need a break from stargazing, museum hopping and wine tastings. Maybe you need something a bit more more primal. Lucky for you, the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival is making a stop in Albuquerque this summer to showcase metal stalwarts such as Motorhead, Slipknot, Slayer and Anthrax, among many more acts, all at one venue, on a single day.

#37 Brew Your Own Sure, those who brewed their own booze in the days of Prohibition probably got a kick out of breaking the law. But there’s also joy in making your own goods. The folks at Kelly’s and Victor’s know all about the buzz you can get from home brewing, and they’re sharing the love with beer-brewing tutorials.

Victor’s Grape Arbor 2436 San Mateo Pl. NE, 505.883.0000 victorsgrapearbor.com Kelly’s Brew Pub 3222 Central SE #A, 505.262.2739 kellysbrewpub.com

#38 Folksy Fun This July, on Santa Fe’s Museum Hill, you’ll discover a brilliant weekend ﬁlled with folk art aggregated from close to 50 countries. The market’s live entertainment schedule features song and dance groups from Africa, the Middle East and Malaysia.

Santa Fe International Folk Art Market Fri.-Sat., Jul. 13-15 folkartmarket.org

Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival 1:30p, Sat., Jul. 7 Hard Rock Pavilion 5601 University SE, 505.452.5100 $30-$95 rockstarmayhemfest.com

#42 It's a Small World An underrated local gem sits nestled in the trees on the east side of the Sandias. Founder Ross Ward has created one of the funkiest, quaintest museums in the state. Tinkertown is a whimsical world of miniature ﬁgurines, eccentric objects and antique collections. Always a work in progress, this museum is a rare and treasured roadside attraction.

Tinkertown Museum 121 Sandia Crest, 505.281.5233 tinkertown.com

#43 Slots More Fun Looking for some summer fun, but not sure you want to take the risk of gambling your hardearned money? Don’t forget that many casinos in the area offer a whole host of activities — from golf, music and live music to ﬁne dining, relaxing spa days and pool-side tanning. Fun for the whole family awaits, and since there’s a casino for almost every section of the city, you don’t need to travel far. Isleta, Sandia, Santa Ana Star and Route 66 casinos, among others, lay on Albuquerque’s periphery, offering a day of fun.

#44 Artistic Pedaling

There’s nothing quite like a good summer read to keep your brain nimble and entertained, and there’s not a book selection in town like the one you will ﬁnd at Albuquerque’s libraries. The prices (FREE!) can’t be beat, either. Throw in various summer events at the city’s many branches, and you’ve got an unbeatable resource just waiting to be utilized. There are also plenty of programs targeted at kids as well.

Sometimes, summer exercise begs for a little motivation. Thanks to creators Don and Pamela Michaelis, you can burn calories with a goal in mind other than getting in shape. The Public Art Bicycle Tour lists some of the city’s greatest works of art installed in public places around Albuquerque. Organized by area, this tour is custom made no matter where you live. Hop on your bike and check out the oftenoverlooked artwork that is so much a part of the Albuquerque landscape.

Albuquerque Libraries cabq.gov/library

Public Art Bicycle Tour cabq.gov/publicart

#39 Mental Calisthenics

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#45 Que Pasa?

#46 Film Speed

Regarded as the oldest and largest Spanish Market in the country, Santa Fe’s Spanish Market attracts thousands of visitors from across the world. Hundreds of artists gather to celebrate their Hispanic heritage by selling and showcasing their work. Located in the history-rich and museumﬁlled Santa Fe Old Town Plaza, this market is the culmination of a week-long celebration of New Mexico’s Spanish history. Plenty of food, dancing and music make this a worthwhile summer weekend destination.

Whom among your fellow New Mexicans can make the best short film in 48 Hours? The 48 Hour Film Project comes to Albuquerque again this year, allowing local talent the opportunity to flex its filmmaking muscle. Teams are given a character, a prop, a line of dialogue, a genre and one crazy, sleepless and exhilarating weekend in July to write, shoot and score a short film. You can see the fruits of their labor at the premiere screenings.

Spanish Market Sat.-Sun., Jul. 28-29 Santa Fe Plaza, 505.982.2226 santafenm.info/spanish.htm

48 Film Festival Jul. 19-20; Jul. 28 KiMo Theatre 423 Central NW, 505.768.3544 48hourﬁlm.com

#47 Adults on Skates When was the last time you went roller skating? Escaping a hot summer day in the cool, dark disco lights of roller rink was the pinnacle of summer fun when you were a kid. Maybe it’s time to strap on those skates again.

Roller Skate City Adult Night 8-10p, Sundays Roller Skate City 400 Paisano NE, 505.299.4494 rollerskatecity.com

#48 Lawn Concerts The City of Albuquerque presents yet another medley of summer music events, this one minus the noise from the elephants in the peanut gallery. The sounds of world music, folk, country and other popular genres will be set against a green backdrop should help you feel that you’ve escaped the city for the evening. There is a concert every Thursday from Jun. 14 through Aug. 23 from 7-9p.

Summer Nights Concert Series 2601 Central NW, 505.768.2000 cabq.gov/biopark/garden

#49 Purple Rain After a very sad and lavender deﬁcient 2011, the Lavender in the Village Festival is back for 2012. This year promises to be better than ever with the addition of the new Agri-Nature Center in Los Ranchos. Not only is this weekend ﬁlled with all things lavender, it also includes a pet parade, a family fun run and a growers’ and arts and crafts market.

Lavender in the Village Festival Fri.-Sun., Jul. 13-15 lavenderinthevillage.com

#50 Take a Dip Albuquerque might be landlocked, but that doesn’t mean it’s devoid of water fun. The city maintains ﬁve indoor and seven outdoor pools, with convenient hours and affordable rates. Public oases are scattered across the metropolitan area and many offer shallower options for anyone who is a ﬁsh out of water when it comes to swimming. The Sierra Vista Pool on the West Side has a water slide feature if you’re looking to do more than laps, and the Wells Park Spray Pad at 5th and Mountain offers water fun without full immersion.

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Not your ordinary girl Nabbing her ﬁrst Grammy before age 20, Alison Krauss shows no signs of fading away BY KYLE EUSTICE

ith 27 Grammy Awards under her belt, it’s not surprising that Alison Krauss is tough to lock down for an interview. Currently on tour in support of her 14th studio album, Paper Airplane, Krauss is currently criss-crossing the country with her band, Union Station, and sharing her penchant for exuding the most out of country-infused bluegrass songs. Krauss was born in 1971 in the small town of Decatur, Ill. While other young girls were riding bikes or playing with their Barbies, mini-Krauss was fully immersed in music. By age 5, she obtained her first violin and began carving out her musical path. By 10, she had her own band. By 13, she was winning talent shows with her fiddle playing. And by the very impressionable age of 16, Krauss released her first album, Too Late To Cry. A few short years later, her second album, 1990’s I’ve Got That Old Feeling, hit #75 on Billboard’s Country Music chart, and the single “Steel Rails” earned Krauss her first Grammy Award. This career path seemed to take shape rather swiftly, but the young Ms. Krauss was no ordinary girl. Still shy of 20, her career was just beginning. Fast-forward to 2006 and 2007, after the continued accumulation of industry accolades and awards, when Krauss was introduced to none other than former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant (no big deal, right?) with

whom she quickly gelled CONCERT with creatively. Though the cumulative Grammy Awards Alison Krauss and high-charting tracks of and Union this angelic voice had already shed a bright spotlight on Station her career, this high profile Featuring Jerry Douglas collaboration would solidify 7p, Wed., Jun. 20 her elite status as one of the Kiva Auditorium biggest bluegrass and country 410 2nd NW, 505.768.4575 singer-songwriters of all time. $45.50-$72.50 Plant and Krauss produced Tickets: holdmyticket.com Raising Sand in 2007. The alisonkrauss.com album was ultimately RIAA ampconcerts.org certified platinum and nominated for five Grammys at the 51st Grammy Awards, including “Album of the Year,” “Best Contemporary Folk/ Americana Album” and “Record of the Year.” What’s more, the chemistry between Plant and Krauss in a live setting proved to be utterly infectious. “Working with Robert was a life-changing experience,” Krauss said in an interview with the United Kingdom newspaper Telegraph. “When I met him, he started talking about the mountains ... he has such a passion for roots music and how the music will manipulate him into feeling. It was

fascinating to me because I think of those (same) things as well. I thought, ‘Wow, this could be really, really interesting.’ The way that this could work together is if the material had some sort of thread. We found that.” In an interview with spinner.com, Krauss gushed about the collaboration with Plant, saying that, “I loved Robert’s spontaneity. He just improvised the whole time. ... I sit there and I kind of labor over what I hear coming out of my head, and there he is, just lets it all go and reacts to the environment around him. He’s not thinking about it before he goes out there. He just lets it naturally go down.” Despite her obvious admiration for Plant, the ﬁve Grammy Awards and 2.5 million copies of Raising Sand sold, there has yet to be a follow-up from the mismatched pair. Rumors are swirling, however, and we may hear more from them yet. For now, Krauss is focused on Paper Airplane and touring with her celebrated band, Union Station. Her schedule is incredibly demanding and according to Telegraph, Krauss tends to watch music on YouTube when she has a moment of solitude. “That’s what I love. Not being interrupted, sitting in a car by myself and listening to music in the rain. There are so many great songs yet to sing,” she said. Krauss will undoubtedly go down in music history. A respected artist, she is one of few women to truly earn the respect of her peers, a feat in itself. A fortunate musical collaboration with former Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant, one that resulted in a Grammy-winning record, is just one of many career highlights for Alison Krauss, who has parlayed her musical gifts into a remarkably successful career. Krauss and her celebrated backing band, Union Station, will perform at Albuquerque’s Kiva Auditorium on June 20.

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Get a burst of Ya Ya Boom BY HAKIM BELLAMY on’t date each other’s exes. Don’t steal from each other. Don’t let outside pressures screw up your musical impulses. Chill your ego. Just be cool.” Though it may seem like the prior proverbs have been excerpted from Jules Winnfield’s (Samuel L. Jackson’s) Say What Again!?: Affirmations for Better Living, these five easy-to-follow precepts were offered by Marisa Demarco as commandments for keeping a band together. As the front-woman of Ya Ya Boom Project, a band she shares with her biological sister Monica DeMarco and her “bros” Carlos Jose Rafael Garcia and Ryan Jarvis, Demarco can offer her five-point-plan as advice for keeping a family together as well. As the editor of the Weekly Alibi and the orchestrator of six other musical performance configurations, I don’t think there are enough days in the week for Demarco to add “Life Coach” to her resume. In her downtime, she builds instruments, tinkers with electronics and digs on all forms of melody and composition from atonal music to hip hop. As Ya Ya begins a consensual performance hiatus, they’ve had some of their “oldies but goodies” remixed and re-imagined by some of their friends in the recently released BoomBurst. “What’s crazy is some of these songs I’ve been singing for years,” said Demarco. “My bones know those songs. My cells can sing them. So it’s wonderful to hear it re-interpreted through someone else’s brain.” Described as “orchestral pop roxx,” Ya Ya Boom is equal parts the riff and melody of an orchestra, the verse-chorus-verse-chorus structure of a standard pop song and the blood-pressure-elevating energy of a rock band. “From Carlos (guitar), we had a distinctive pop sensibility,” said Demarco. “From Monica (bass) there was a classical aesthetic, from Jarvis there was lots of sparkling indie/jazz-drum finesse. And from me there was … loud … big-mouth … huevos … girl huevos.” Check out Demarco and crew in their desert surrealist video for the song “Hands and Feet” at yayaboom.com. You can also catch Demarco around town in any of her six other musical configurations while Ya Ya is on break. However, if you need a fix, you can download BoomBurst for free at yayaboom. bandcamp.com.

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Hakim Bellamy is the Albuquerque poet laureate, among his many hats. Find him at hakimbe.com.

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Hello Doll Face 9:30p, FREE

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slender gray-haired guy with an acoustic guitar in hand isn’t exactly the image you might conjure when thinking of the forefathers of punk music, but that’s what Jonathan Richman is. The founder of the Modern Lovers and writer of that group’s seminal hit “Roadrunner” in the 1970s, Richman was a Velvet Undreground devotee and d relentlessly quirky performer who has simply continued to climb on n stage and put out records, and nd here he is, one of the original hipsters psters nearly 40 years later. Known for a sunshiney demeanor and for writing ting songs of emotional insight and d humor, his music over the decades ecades has dipped into o a wide range of inﬂuences, es, but always maintained d a refreshing minimalist focus. Never hugely ely famous, Richman gained ained a larger circlee of notoriety in n the past decade or so with regular appearances pearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and a role as the on-screen chorus in the movie There’s Something About Mary. His most recent record, O Moon, Queen en of Night on Earth, was made with longtime drummer friend Tommy my Larkins, who will join Richman att the Launchpad. —Mike English

Jonathan Richman

With Tommy Larkins on drums

8p, Tue., Jun. 26 Launchpad 618 Central SW, 505.885.1256

$10 Tickets: holdmyticket.com launchpadrocks.com

This Will Destroy You 6:30p, Sat., Jun. 16

’m the kind of person who likes to have music on while I’m working, Santa Fe Sol Stage & Grill but sometimes, I get tired of hearing 37 Fire Place, Santa Fe a lead singer pouring out their piteous $12 hearts through metaphors and melodies. solofsantafe.com Attention becomes diverted from the ticketssantafe.org music itself to Googling lyrics you can’t quite make out and applying someone else’s story to your own life. I ﬁnd it better, in these times, to have instrumentals leading the soundtrack to whatever work I am doing. It’s bands like This Will Destroy You that build an atmosphere through crescendos and decrescendos, combined with reverberating soundscapes, which result in compositions that are rich with unspoken emotion. With a name like This Will Destroy You, most of us are expecting heavy-hitting hardcore, but the Texan quintet crafts subtly powerful instrumental pieces that envelop you in a vast ambience. There is a certain level of minimalism that goes into the music, but the constant background wall of sound makes you forget that there aren’t shredding solos and an anthemic chorus. This Will Destroy You won’t necessarily destroy you, but it will be your soundtrack as you wander off into the world built by music. —Justin De La Rosa

lues music can, at times, feel like a tired genre that really has no room to grow. However, there are artists out there who continue to infuse blues with other styles of music that result in subgenres of what we might consider the most “American” style of music. For years now, Guy Forsyth has been using his powerful vocals and mastery of multiple instruments to turn out his own gritty, organic take on bluesinfused roots music that has received critical acclaim and a number of Austin Music Awards. His raw, yet reﬁned style has developed and grown with him as he has gone from being a busker in New Orleans to playing shows with blues legends like B.B. King and Robert Cray. His discography dates back almost two decades and is further evidence of his stellar career in the industry. Forsyth is known to put on one hell of a show with his singing, axe slinging and an animated stage presence that engages crowds in every city he stops in. To get a taste of Forsyth live, you could check out 2010’s Live at Gruene Hall, but it won’t be close to what you will experience in an intimate, DukeCity setting. —Justin De La Rosa

Guy Forsyth 8p, Thu., Jun. 21 Low Spirits vz2823 2nd NW, 505.886.1251

$10 lowspiritslive.com guyforsyth.com

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Mystic Lizard Noon-3p, FREE Victor & Penny ANTIQUE POP 5:30-7:30p, FREE Hello Dollface INDIE/BLUES/SOUL 8p, FREE Kimo Theater

Tommy Emmanuel 7:30p, $29.50-$47.50 The Kosmos

Sunday Chatter 10:30a, $5-$15 Launchpad

Futilltarian, Cast in your Shadow, Bear: The Nightmare, Friend2Foe, Rum of the Grave 7:30p, $5 Malarky’s

Rudy Boys Blues & Brews 3-7p, FREE O’Niell’s Pub (Central)

Adobe Brothers BLUEGRASS 4-7p, FREE Saint Clair Winery & Bistro

Bob Cats Trio 6-9p, FREE Seasons

Rodolfo Gonzalez Quartet 7:30-10p, FREE

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Known the world throughout for his unique ﬁngerstyle guitar, Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel will perform at KiMo Theatre on Sun., Jun. 24 at 7:30p. Tickets start at $29.50, available at holdmyticket.com.

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Blackbird Karaoke 9p, FREE

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The Vinyl Frontier: ft. DJ’s Lunchbox & Green 10p, FREE

Everything That Rises FOLK N’ ROLL 5-7p, FREE Cowgirl Karoke with Michele Leidig 9p, FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Salinger, Driftless Pony Club 9p, FREE Cowgirl

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Bill Hearne CLASSIC COUNTRY 8p, FREE

Bad Engrish, A.P.D., and others 9:30p, $4

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Jonathan Richman ft. Tommy Larkin 9p, $10

Open Piano Night 6:30-9:30p, FREE

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Twist of Fate 5:30-Close, FREE Scalo Il Bar

Kimo SONGWRITER 8:30p, FREE

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Marble Brewery

Bosque Blues Duo 8-11p, FREE

Curtis & Cassandra 5-7p, FREE

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Marcello’s Chophouse

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

Blackbird Buvette

Steve Kinabrew 5:30-close, FREE

The Rumble & The Rapture 10p, FREE

The Oasis Desert Bistro

Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Floozy 7-9p, FREE

UHF B-Boy Crew 9p, FREE

Saint Clair Winery & Bistro

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Joani Darin 6-9p, FREE

The Thrift Store Cowboys AMBIENT/GOTHIC/ROOTS MUSIC 8p, FREE

Scalo Il Bar

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Omnius Capra and others 9:30p, $3 (Men)/FREE (Ladies) FREE

Cali Shaw Acoustic Showcase w/ Daniel Park 8:30p, FREE

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Festival Flamenco Internacional: Pastora Falvan y Compania Festival Flamenco Internacional, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, presents Pastora Galván y Compañía. The acclaimed performance “Pastora,” captures the irrepressible energy that continuously drives Pastora Galván to undertake innovative projects and new artistic endeavors. 8p, $30-60 ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL THEATRE-NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 4TH SW, 505.246.2261 nhccnm.org

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Re-Opening of Madrid Old Coal Town Museum Madrid Old Coal Town Museum is reopened with new exhibits and stories that brings its coal-mining town history to life. 10-5p, $3-$5 MADRID OLD COAL TOWN MUSEUM 846 HWY 14, MADRID, 505.438.3780

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Contemporary Mexican Cinema: Las Pasiones de Sor Juana A student who goes to Mexico to ﬁnish her thesis encounters the spirit of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, discovering a century saturated with marvelous inventions but also plagued with injustices. Spanish w/English subtitles. 7p, FREE BANK OF AMERICA THEATRE- NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 4TH SW, 505.246.2261

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Samantha Martin & the Acro-Cats Under the direction of master trainer Samantha Martin, this performance offers a unique blend of entertainment and education. As a pioneering feline behavioral expert, Martin has devoted her life to animal welfare and public education helping people better understand animals. Thu & Fri: 5p & 8p, Sat: 2p, 5p, 8p Sun: Noon, 3p, 6p Mon.Wed.: 7p, $12-18 THE CELL THEATRE 700 1ST NW, 505.766.9412

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Santiago Pérez, in his East Mountain studio, right, calls his work “fantastical painting,” probably the most concise way to describe colorful, actionpacked scenes ﬁlled with surreal fairy-tale-like imagery, as seen in some examples of his work above.

Finding little things East Mountain painter Santiago Pérez makes a signature of the absurd and fantastical lot of crows here in New Mexico, but I also use the medieval physicians that walked around in outhwest art often seems to fall under beaks and robes,” said Pérez. “The beaks had the stereotype of desert landscape herbs and other things in them so when they paintings with a cow skull in the breathe, they wouldn’t be contaminated with bottom corner and a colorful sunset on the bubonic plague.” the horizon. Or maybe it’s paintings of Native American pottery and Kachina dolls. Though I spent quite some time gazing at Pérez’s there is certainly beauty in such things, artists various paintings and the progression he has like Santiago Pérez create an aesthetically made from 1999 to his more recent works. different type of art than the traditional New The influences of renaissance painters like Mexican variety— one that still resonates a Pieter Brueghel and Hieronymus Bosch are surreal Southwestern energy. evident in Pérez’s style, but he also acknowledged the influence Pérez builds an alternate existence of more modern, playful PROFILE with each piece and collection influences on his humanoid of paintings that have a set of Santiago characters. characters and a story that you can Pérez see and understand. “They were kind of influenced by Where The Wild Things Are by “My work became based on Painter santiago-perez.com Maurice Sendak. I wanted to do fairytales and kind of brought more characters and animals,” back all of those cartoon Pérez said of his Tales of the memories, and I added that Grotesque set, in which there is even a portrait to my surrealist paintings,” said Pérez in of a character that resembles a grown-up a recent interview with Local iQ. “Some of version of Max. my characters have artistic themes that have historically been a part of the art canon.” When trying to come up with a label for Pérez’s art, I found myself using lengthy tags When looking at his various works, you can like “abstract-grotesque surrealism” (and see the fusion of both cartoon and history. I hate getting into things like that). Pérez Pérez’s 2007 collection titled Ship of Fools later emailed me after our interview saying features some characters called Mergatroids he considers it to be “fantastical painting.” that have surrealistic and historic qualities. Which is perfect. His art is strange, with an “They look like ravens or crows. They paint a BY JUSTIN DE LA ROSA

unrestrained whimsical element to it. Each piece of art Pérez makes is somewhat of an escape to, or exploration of, an imaginary world. “That’s the good thing about painting, is you can explore the impossibilities and not be stuck in reality,” he said. Pérez’s style reflects something they don’t necessarily teach you in art school, and he didn’t learn it there either. Born in 1950 in San Antonio, Tex., his style has developed from the time he was a kid, to his time as a schoolteacher and time in the military. “When I was stationed in Germany, I started to exhibit in Berlin, West Berlin. It was a pretty lively place to check out European art,” said Pérez. “I started to paint a lot when I came back to the U.S. I got really interested in painting and I had been concentrating on cowboys and landscapes up to about 2000, but there was another line of interest — kind of a human figurative.” There is something endearing about Pérez’s art. You can see the thought process that went into each piece. It makes you think and imagine the battles and voyages he envisioned when he first set out to paint it. “They say people don’t really look at a painting for very long, you can look at one with a sideglance or in like five or 10 seconds,” Pérez said. “I always hope to keep a viewer in front so they can look all around a painting and find little things.”

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The Golden Age of Radio Directed by Yolanda Day. Come see three joyful radio episodes from The Golden Age of Radio, including My Favorite Husband, Father Knows Best, The Life of Riley and the Abbott & Costello classic Who’s on First! By the Rio Grande Players. Fri. at 7:30p & Sun. at 2p, $8-$10 HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 4710 JUAN TABO NE

riograndeplayers.org THROUGH JUN. 16: PERFORMANCE

Festival Flamenco Internacional Festival Flamenco Internacional, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, presents a star-studded night of dance. Flamenco’s superstars represent a wide array of talent and styles, ranging from traditional ﬂamenco to cutting edge performances, embodying the essence of the festival’s 25 year history. 8p, $30-$90 ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL THEATRE-NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER

1701 4th SW, 505.246.2261 nhccnm.org THROUGH JUL. 28: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

Gravure–The Chameleon of Printmaking–A Group Show Photogravure is the perfect marriage of photography and printmaking. This show will highlight the ﬂexibility of the gravure print by comparing traditional photo images to those that look like lithographs and images with both qualities. Participating artists: Adabel Allen, Aaron Bass, Mary Sundstrom, Jorge Tristani, Rob Thalmann, Denise Weaver-Ross and Jessica Weybright. Reception: 5-8p, FREE NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP & GALLERY 3812 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.8952

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Image New Mexico–A juried photography exhibition Juried by an impressive panel of judges, Fernando Delgado, photographer/artist; Andrew Connors, Curator of Art, Albuquerque Museum; LeRoy Perea, curator, Annual New Mexico Photographic Art Show, InSight Women’s Photography Exhibit; Bob Laetare, director, The Artistic Image (alternate), this show highlights the best of photography in New Mexico. 5-8p, FREE MATRIX FINE ART 3812 CENTRAL SE #100A, 505.268.8952

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Construct: Kate Petley and Rusty Scruby A group exhibition featuring works by Kate Petley and Rusty Scruby. Their work shares a strong interest in color as well as in depicting the environments that surround us.

Misha Gordin - Shadows of the Dream A solo exhibition of the handmade silver gelatin prints by conceptual artist photographer, Misha Gordin.

5-7p, FREE TURNER CARROLL GALLERY 725 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.986.9800

5-7p, FREE VERVE GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY 219 EAST MARCY, SANTA FE, 505.982.5009

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Chuck Lathrop-Grand Opening Featuring Lathrop’s abstract paintings, drawings and sculpture. 6-8p, FREE LEICH LATHROP GALLERY 323 ROMERO NW, 505.891.8146

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Jorge Leyva - Through the Trees In Through the Trees, Leyva continues his journey of an expanded awareness and utilizes ﬁctional text and imagery to invite the viewer into his dreamscapes. 5-7p, FREE NUART GALLERY 670 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.988.3888

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Sophisticated Vandalism A Collection of paintings, drawings, prints, design, & photos by the Duke City Darlins. 7-10p, FREE ARCHETYPE DERMIGRAPHIC STUDIO/ GALLERY 529 ADAMS NE, 505.265.0972

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100 for 100: Statewide Arts and Crafts Market This event will feature a variety of artistic disciplines including everything from custom jewelry and paintings to Mayan artwork, mosaics and custom furniture. Costs for arts and crafts available for purchase will vary. This is a wonderful opportunity for those who attend Centennial Summerfest to acquire an original artwork direct from the artist. Noon-9p, FREE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE SPECIAL EVENTS CIVIC PLAZA, 505.768.3555

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Art in the Park Featuring local and visiting painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, metalworkers, and crafts artisans who have been juried into the society. Live music, food and art in this cool location make these events some of the most enjoyable of their kind. 10-4p, FREE LA ENTRADA PARK CORRALES, 505.898.9898

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Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins.” This rare touring production delivers on every level, featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs, plus brandnew breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft. Mary Poppins is everything you could ever want in a hit Broadway show.

TAIL GATE PARTY

Wed., 7:30p; Thu., 2p & 7:30p; Fri. 8p; Sat. 2p & 8p; Sun., 1p & 6:30p; $40-$70

Patio & Outdoor Art Show Enjoy a day of burgers, hot dogs, and art. 10-4p, FREE

POPEJOY HALL IN UNM’S FINE ART BUILDING 203 CORNELL NE, 505.925.5858

TOME GALLERY 2930 HYWY 47, LOS LUNAS, 505.565.0556

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Artist Amy Franceshini Franceschini applies her multimedia talents to the environmental effects of globalization. Her work combines graphics, physical/website environments, with “long-term engagements with the public.” Her works have been shown at such museums as the Guggenheim in NY. Reception/Lecture: 6p, $5-$10, Exhibition: Mon-Fri: 9-5p, FREE

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Contemporary Mexican Cinema: Polvo de ángel A Sci-ﬁ directed by Oscar Blancarte. Recruited by a powerful corporation to carry out a mission in Latinopolis, Sarco teams with angel hunter Caos and ventures out into the streets. Meanwhile, activists Susana and Miguel set out in search of their missing sister. Amidst the insanity, these four souls discover that true love isn’t just a fairytale dream. Spanish w/English subtitles. 7p, FREE

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Disney’s Mulan Jr. The cast features 38 young actors from all over the Albuquerque Area ranging in age from 7-17. Disney’s Mulan Jr. is a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and a ﬁghting spirit. The score includes favorites like “Reﬂection,” “Honor to Us All” and “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” as well as new songs.

Melodrama: Where Love & Destiny Collide Melodrama was wildly popular in Europe during the Romantic era of the 19th century. This rare performance presents two seminal melodramas by Richard Strauss The Castle by the Sea, with text by Ludwig Uhland, and Enoch Arden, based on the well-known poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The works are interpreted by Grammynominated pianist Douglas Riva and actor and performance artist Patricio Tlacaelel Trujillo y Fuentes.

Fri. & Sat., 7p; Sun. 2p, $10 SOUTH BROADWAY CULTURAL CENTER 1025 BROADWAY SE, 505.404.1578

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The New Mexico Hispano Entertainers Association’s annual awards show, Premios Encantos, recognizes the accomplishments of local Hispanic entertainers in the areas of music, theatre, dance, comedy, and poetry. 7p, $20-30 ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL THEATRENATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 4TH SW, 505.246.2261

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Exploring My West by David Schwindt Schwindt, is able to capture the colors of the west with his brush strokes, while the natural light continues to change and the clouds shift into new shapes. Since the mid-1970s, he has continued to open nature’s gate, and share with us a glimpse of his peregrinations, in creating these works of art.

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n an effort to celebrate contemporary art and the artists living in the Land of Enchantment, the Contemporary Art Society of New Mexico is currently UNM Art Museum staging its ﬁrst juried exhibit at the UNM 1909 Las Lomas NE, 505.277.4001 Art Museum. First place winner Xuan Chen is a “transdisciplinary” conceptual $5 suggested artist and has graphic design for science donation textbooks under her belt, alongside unmartmuseum.unm.edu ﬁlmmaking and the paintings that earned the jurors affection. Kate Carr took second place with abstract art made of materials typically put to practical use, such as plywood and gauze. From afar, third-place winner Cedra Wood’s paintings appear photographic and the images have a strange, other-worldly quality. Jurors awarded Heidi Pollard fourth place for work that Pollard says is her way of digesting her experiences and emotions. For instance, she created what looks like a medicine capsule studded with painted corks. All four artists will be present at the Jun. 19 gallery talk, downstairs in the Raymond Jonson Gallery. Jurors for the show were UNM art and art history professors Dave Hickey and Libby Lumpkin, along with E. Luanne McKinnon, director of the UNM Art Museum. —Alexandra Swanberg CAS Prize 2012 Gallery Talk 5:30p, Tue., Jun. 19

lending poetry and saxophone music goes back to the jazzy Beats, John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme and such poetic sax-driven rock bands as Morphine. 516 Words continues that worthy tradition with an evening of poetry and sax featuring three legendary New Mexico poets working their word-magic against the background of inventive musical stylings by poet JB Bryan, who doubles as sax man for this performance. Miriam Sagan will read from The Electric Palm Tree, a verse work written in the provocative setting of an abandoned Air Force base at the edge of a bombing range in Utah. Bryan and experimental poet, painter and haijin John Brandi will perform a Haiku jazz tribute to the late wandering Japanese activist poet Nanao Sakaki. Bryan said, “In 1958 Jack Kerouac ended up in a recording studio with tenor saxophonists Al Cohn and Zoot Sims. ... I’d like to think John and I are part of this lineage. He and I have done this call and response a number of times and it’s always different, as it should be.” —Bill Nevins

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516 Words: Inch by Inch 7p, Thu., June 14 516 ARTS Gallery 516 Central SW, 505.242.1445

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tend to love art pieces that focus on sadness, anger or despair, so I was immediately drawn to the preview pieces for this show. Each photograph had all of OPENING RECEPTION: the technical elements seen in effective 5p, Fri., Jun. 15 photographs, but these particular pieces Matrix Fine Art Gallery provoked some deeper emotion. Take Marie 3812 Central SE, 505.268.8952 Maher’s “Thunder Road,” for instance. It FREE depicts a road trailing off into the distance matrixfineart.com while seen behind a window ﬁlled with raindrops, yet nothing is clear and the shadows overwhelm even the stream of light in the sky. The scene reminds me of a sudden realization that nothing will ever make sense again. “Pipes of Pan” by John Palmer depicts an array of metal objects placed too symmetrically and unnaturally, creating an ambiance of discomfort and anxiety similar to a post-apocalyptic world. Audrey Connolly’s “Las Trampas Neighborhood Watch” is an image that reminds me of national news stories focusing on certain neighborhood watch volunteers becoming more sinister than helpful, forever affecting the future of innocent communities. This is truly an astounding collection of work that exempliﬁes some of the best photographers working in New Mexico today. —Chloë Winegar-Garrett Image New Mexico: A Juried Photography Exhibition

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Radically practical ‘Just Ride’ keeps cycling simple BY DON MCIVER o, I’m doing a reading at Bookworks recently when I spot Grant Petersen’s Just Ride on the shelf. Not one to let a book about biking (that’s pretty much staring at me from across the room) pass me by, I buy it and crack it open while I’m working on sleep. Now, as any good biker knows, there are lots of arguments on how to negotiate the roads when you are on a bike. In fact, there’s a whole “school of thought” about it. The arguments go back and forth, but REVIEW the bottom line is that none get to what really Just Ride matters: creating a BY GRANT PETERSEN 2012, Workman Publishing society that is structured in such a way as to make Softcover, 256 pp cycling normal, not the $13.95 exception. That’s what ISBN-13: 978-0761155584 I want. I’m tired of having to make the argument again and again that cycling is not dangerous. I’m tired of having to explain to people that getting around Albuquerque on bike doesn’t make me some sports enthusiast or adrenaline junky. It doesn’t. I get around Albuquerque on bike (mostly) because I find it a cost effective, environmentally friendly, safe and fun way to get to where I want to go. For me, it’s not about the ride, it’s about the destination and how I choose to get there. Thus, Petersen’s book is a good fit. He points it out with the very first sentence: “My main goal

“Helmets increase risk compensation. Any protective gear you wear or use — a hazmat suit, a bulletproof vest, a parachute, snake-proof boots or a bike helmet — increases the likelihood of you taking a risk. That is the point: protection so you can do the thing that would be dumb to do without it.” —GRANT PETERSON, AUTHOR, ‘JUST RIDE’

with this book is to point out what I see as bike racing’s bad inﬂuence on bicycles, equipment, and attitudes, and then undo it.” Broken into eight short sections (Riding, Suiting up, Safety, Health and Fitness, Accessories, Upkeep, Technicalities and Velosophy), the book has short chapters that offer practical, non-nonsense solutions to many of the vexing questions people have about cycling if they are not a racer. Most of the points are no-brainers (no, the shirts, shorts, gloves and shoes aren’t necessary), but I was also pleasantly surprised about how candid he was when he talked about wearing a helmet. In almost every piece of literature that is widely distributed about bicycling, one of the ﬁrst pieces of advice is “always wear a helmet.” Now I’m not opposed to helmets, but I do feel there is a false sense of security that comes with wearing one. As Petersen points out: “Helmets increase risk compensation. Any protective gear you wear or use — a hazmat suit, a bulletproof

vest, a parachute, snake-proof boots, or a bike helmet — increases the likelihood of you taking a risk. That is the point: protection so you can do the thing that would be dumb to do without it.” I almost jumped out of bed when I read that. Here is a book on cycling, and he isn’t toeing the party line on helmets. By extension, he is also implying that when every bicyclist, organization, government entity aggressively advocates for helmets (a piece of safety equipment) they are also sending the message that cycling (any kind of cycling) is dangerous and requires wearing safety equipment. Thus, if the goal is to increase the number of cyclists, then stressing the dangers of cycling is working against that. I’d say that Petersen’s book lives up to its promise. If you know someone who is new to cycling, I’d recommend this book as a good way to get acquainted with bicycling. And as an adult who doesn’t race, it’s nice to know I’m not the only one.

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as the birth of the blues actually at the infamous Angola State Prison in Louisiana? That’s one of the story lines in this moving and heartfelt piece, wherein Canadian blues artist Rita Chiarelli makes the trip south Music from the to do a show, Big House only to end DIRECTED BY up staying BRUCE MCDONALD Mon.-Thu., Jun. 18-21 to work with 4:15, 8:30p the inmates, Guild Cinema many of 3405 Central NE, whom harbor 505.255.1848 incredible guildcinema.com musicfromthebighouse.com musical skills. Much more a story of music and forgiveness, the ﬁlm skips the usual jailhouse blues kind of clichés and takes on a beautiful and unique tone all its own. Strong and hopeful.

Stars of Peace, Love and Misunderstaning, the new movie directed by Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy), include Elizabeth Olson, Jane Fonda and Catherine Keener (left to right). The women play three generations of the same family, trying to navigate their relationships together.

Can’t we all get along? Jane Fonda plays a dope-growing alumnus of the ’60s in film that explores the ties of family and community Beresford certainly knew that this work wasn’t going to win accolades and reenergize his career, but be that as it may, he takes a great cast pleasant diversion sometimes stifled by obvious clichés, and puts them to work. Peace, Love and Misunderstanding takes an oft-seen story and Fonda breezes through her role as Grace, who can only see good in fluffs it up a bit. everybody and everything. Catherine Keener, as Diane, does a pretty As directed by Bruce Beresford, the film offers local talent: respectable job of being her mother’s nemesis while learning to lighten Santa Fe resident Jane Fonda as Grace, an aging peacenik living — up. Elizabeth Olson as Zoe does well too, but sometimes seems wise where else — but Woodstock. The story has her reuniting with her beyond her years. Nat Wolff is Jake, and he does okay as the shy and anally retentive daughter, Diane, who has taken her two teenage kids, curious younger brother. Zoe and Jake, for a respite after her husband has asked for a divorce. The film moves along at pretty rapid clip as we go from protest to Grace, a pot smoking, growing and selling party to full moon ceremony celebrating the throwback to the ’60s (of course), lives feminine, all intertwined with scenes from in a tidy but art-filled and eccentric old the three budding relationships and Grace’s Peace, Love and farmhouse. Zoe and Jake have never met their continued relationship with other “budding” Misunderstanding grandmother, as Diane took a powder years things. She dispenses wisdom, joints, and earlier in objection to Mom’s lifestyle, which DIRECTED BY BRUCE BERESFORD New Age platitudes in equal amounts, and included free love and various mind-altering Opens June 15 not a bad word can be said by her about any substances in mass. Call for show times of the activities that take place. CCA Santa Fe But now the chickens have come home to The film’s weaknesses lie in the editing, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, 505.982.1338 roost, as you’ll certainly see, and Diane tries which seems rather ramshackle at times, and ccasantafe.org to fan the old flames of discontent while with some of the typical ’60s stereotypes, ifcfilms.com/films/peace-love-misunderstanding Zoe and Jake learn to appreciate the unique which have long overstayed their welcome. community of friends and ad hoc family that Certainly one of the weaker parts of the Grace has accumulated over the years. picture is when Fonda describes her experiences at the real Woodstock, And of course, love is in the air … not just at the various gatherings and citing stories about Jimi Hendrix and the most over-appreciated band be-ins that Grace hosts or attends, but also for all three of her guests. in the universe, The Grateful Dead. Sorry, Deadheads. Nonetheless, the film is able to make up for those sidelights by offering Jake, a shy, smart, young man, who unfortunately is hampered as one a good time to be had by all. It also felt to me like the cast had a nice of those kids who has to film everything, meets a smart young woman experience making this crisp 90 minute film, knowing that it was more who works at a local coffee shop. Zoe has a push-pull experience with for fun rather than career advancement. a young man who works for an organic butcher, something she is not fond of as a vegetarian, organic or not. And the stiff and weary Diane is Peace, Love and Misunderstanding probably won’t be on too many “best approached by a local musician/furniture maker, who also happened to of” lists at the end of the year, but that’s OK, since it didn’t want to be anyway. sleep with Grace some years earlier. BY JEFF BERG

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ust over two years ago, my lovely wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had surgery at UNM, has recovered fully, sans “poisoning and burning,” aka chemo and radiation, and is doing well, thank you. While all of this was in full throttle, some kind friends shared “pink Pink Ribbons, Inc. ribbon” type items DIRECTED BY LEA POOL Mon.-Thu., Jun. 18-21 and such, which 6:15p made me want Guild Cinema to take a closer 3405 Central NE, look at what can 505.255.1848 easily be called the guildcinema.com firstrunfeatures.com/ cancer industry. pinkribbonsinc Although wellmeaning in the beginning, the whole pink ribbons thing (and ribbons in general, no matter what color) has spiraled out of control and become big business, as capably pointed out in this strong documentary. At times hinting that cancer cures are stalled, perhaps because of the industry around it, this is a must see for anyone who has been touched by the disease. Alarming and informative.

lobalized Soul is an hour-long documentary from a Santa Fe-based couple, Kell Kearns and Cynthia Lucas, who one might say Globalized Soul make a strong and DIRECTED BY KELL sincere effort to KEARNS practice what they Jun. 22-24, 6p believe, which seems Guild Cinema to be that this could 3405 Central NE, be a better world if 505.255.1848 more of us worked guildcinema.com together to make it heavenearth.net so. Although the ﬁlm focuses on lesser known (to most of us) leaders of spiritual commitment, it does offer a lot of kindly presented food for thought. Wise and optimistic.

PLANET WAVES ARIES (MAR. 20-APR. 19) Your actions (and even your thoughts) could have unintended consequences, so I suggest you make gentle, careful moves. Be mindful of situations where “one thing leads to another,” i.e., where something said under the influence of alcohol can take on an unintended life of its own. In particular, be mindful of when you’re acting on belief and when you’re acting on good information. The two will have a tendency to disguise as one another, and it’s vital that you be able to spot your biases. Subject all your suppositions to fact-checking, and be careful when you notice you’ve made up your mind before the data is in. Intuition is often trustworthy, though right now you need a few layers of intellectual safety net below you. And, notably, any seeming need to rush to a conclusion or a decision is probably a false alarm. Take the time to think. TAURUS (APR. 19-MAY 20) Don’t try to judge your own progress. There are too many wheels in spin for you to predict where you’re going to emerge from your current adventure, or is it odyssey? Meanwhile, you can learn plenty from studying people’s reactions to you. They might be stronger than you’re accustomed to; if some people express adulation and others extreme irritation, taking the average won’t help you determine the truth — rather, experiment with not taking opinions so seriously. You could find yourself diving into situations beyond what you think of as your better judgment, perhaps inspired by someone who lacks your usual resistance to risk. You tend to over think things, something you may find yourself bypassing these days. You can afford to live in a way that, for you, seems daring — your luck is better than you think, as long as you stay in the moment and don’t make any promises. GEMINI (MAY 20-JUN. 21) How much do you want to be influenced by someone else? Keep that question in mind; once you imbibe any influence at all, the effect could be a total and unexpected transformation. If you’re encountering someone you perceive as famous, you might want to consider your relationship to their notoriety. Does it serve as an example? Is it useful? Are you starstruck? Or are you able to set it aside entirely and meet them on mutual ground? That would be the best possible scenario, though this may require you to project yourself into the future a bit, and to imagine the person you’re striving to become. No role model is ever 100 percent what we want to be, and other factors indicate that you’re feeling more deeply than usual about your own goals and values. The most useful modeling you can do right now involves adapting learning methods that help you focus on what is most important to you. CANCER (JUN. 21-JUL. 22) You have many opportunities for exchange open to you. Don’t worry if at first they don’t seem like the kind of plunge into the impassioned abyss that you’ve been longing for. When you’re wading out into shallow water, remember, it can get deeper suddenly and unexpectedly — and it’s likely to do so. Yet you won’t be out of your depth as long as you stay in communication with yourself and anyone with whom you’re closely involved. Communication begins with the prefix co, which means it should go both ways. Be responsive to what your own psyche is telling you. Be responsive to your environment. And notice what the people in your environment are telegraphing as individuals and as a group. The group dynamic is the one to watch with utmost attention — there’s a lot going on there, and you’re a more significant influence than you may think. LEO (JUL. 22-AUG. 23) The chances are that by the time you read this, you’ll already be moving

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ahead with your plan. I suggest you treat this a little like surfing or hanggliding: a somewhat dangerous but compelling activity that utilizes forces more powerful than yourself. That’s the thing to remember and respect — what you’re doing goes beyond your own personal power. In such situations, the thing to look for is how you can influence the developments rather than take control. Your influence is real, and it can be potent; control is an illusion, and it will likely backfire. Therefore, lean in the direction you want to go. Trace the trajectory of your recent movement, and see if you can figure out what direction that indicates you’re traveling. Think in terms of your immediate, intermediate and long-term objectives. Any correct choice you make now will have the quality of supporting all three. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP. 22) Be careful not to take on all the troubles of the world — or to take personal responsibility for starting the revolution. Rather, allow yourself to be revolutionized, and give yourself permission to participate in the ways that work for you. What works will be what takes you out of your safe zone, particularly of your ideas. At the moment you lack the ability to isolate yourself from challenging ideas by making them abstract. Indeed, you have the ability to take everything personally. That’s why I suggest you emphasize learning and participation rather than taking on anything larger than yourself as a huge burden or mission. If you’re actually called to take action in a larger way, you will be the first to find out about it — and you’re unlikely to be alone. LIBRA (SEP. 22-OCT. 23) You have room in your life, and in your mind, only for what is authentic and valid for you. You could say that this is about believing only what is true, though in support of this, I suggest you consider the possibility that “belief” is not actually a value. Rather, it’s more like a substitute for one. Base your viewpoints and opinions on what you observe and can document, and make sure you question those things on a regular basis. This is less about questioning your assumptions and more about figuring out when you’re making them at all. This will help you foster radical discernment, and inspire you to dismantle your illusions — neither of which are especially popular on iTunes. Yet, as you devote yourself to these things, you will meet others who are dedicated to both the truth and their personal truth — which often comes with the character trait of being able to change one’s mind. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 22) Precision is the key, particularly when you’re among friends, or in public, or projecting your thoughts into any public forum (the Internet included). I mean precision of thought, speech and action, which are directly related. What you say has impact, and it will be attributed personally to you — so be mindful of being even vaguely aggressive or critical. Instead, make a point of being helpful and constructive, pointing out what is good about the world and the works of humankind (such as your friends and colleagues). If you must point out anything wrong, save it for the calmest one-to-one discussions you can create. I suggest, however, that you do triple-diligence when it comes to collecting your facts and understanding the circumstances behind anything you perceive. Meanwhile, I truly suggest you put your energy into visioning what you want to create in your own life. That’s not about all those other people — it’s about you. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 22) You can see the potential in a certain relationship, and the benefits of liberating yourself from the attachments of your past. Yet, it’s vital that you be

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realistic rather than idealistic, which means use what you know. If you find yourself feeling powerless, look for the ways that you’re not actually putting your knowledge to work. Meanwhile, if you’re going to be idealistic, at least know something about your ideals. Limit yourself to three of them and be specific about what they are. That’s another way of saying know what you want, then check everything you might be inclined to reach for against that list, to make sure you’re using your time and energy wisely. This will help you discern the difference between a false desire and an authentic one. Meanwhile, if any of your ideals get popped along the way, be grateful of that fact. You need solid, dependable ones, made of real substance, not the kind that are like soap bubbles. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 20) It’s not always about sex, but usually it is — especially lately. And when that’s true, there are those moments when you have to unleash the furies. You don’t have to release them all at once, though — try letting them out of their cages one at a time, and see how that feels. Meanwhile, every time you worry about your ‘reputation’, I would propose that’s a mirage for fear of your own power. In other words, what you believe is “bad for your image” (or some desire that allegedly threatens your position) may be the very thing that is good for your strength and integrity. You seem to feel like you’re visible right now, and like you have some influence in the world. This is lining up with your passion and a touch of inner chaos in a way that might threaten to unravel everything you’ve built (which seems to be trapping a lot of energy). If that’s true, then I would say keep going. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 19) Be aware any time the idea of sacrifice comes up — listen for the word, and for the notion. The concept comes in two forms. One is what you supposedly must give up, in order to have something else you want, or to appease someone in power. That’s worth questioning carefully. The other notion is to “make sacred,” with the image of laying it on an altar. For your purposes now, these are both false concepts, which cover over something else. If you pause and consider what that is, it will be easy enough to discover, lurking right beneath the surface. The truth is, you don’t have to make any offerings to get more of what you want from life, and the false belief that you must do so is directly interfering with your process of establishing a goal, and taking action to make it real. While you’re figuring out what you don’t need to sacrifice, I suggest you check for other points of interference as well. PISCES (FEB. 19-MAR. 20) Monitor how you feel at all times. As you do, you may notice that you can guide your feelings. Apropos of your nature this sensation is more like the flow of water. Thematically, there is a question beneath the surface of that water — how does success feel to you? You have ideas, plans and maybe a financial goal or two, though what would it feel like to be exactly where you want to be? Once you tune into that sensation, stay in contact with it. This might come with some relief from time pressure, or economic pressure. It might be the feeling of what it would be like to not be at the edge of your tether where commitments to others are concerned. Use your imagination here and start to open up your inner space of success as viscerally and in as much detail as you can. Then keep returning your attention there, if you ever wander off. Keep coming back and experimenting with this, till the space is big enough for you to enter.

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New Writer’s Book Club of N.M. First Book: Unless it Moves the Human Heart”, by Roger Rosenblatt. Challenging questions will help to stimulate discussions and debate. Open to published, non-published writers seeking conversation, inspiration with a supportive community of likeminded creatives. Every 2nd Thu. of the month. 6-7:30p, FREE PAGE ONE BOOKS 11015 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.293.2122

creativebookconcepts.com People’s Pot & Pans Potluck Parade A welcoming of Occupy Caravan to N.M. with homemade N.M. food and story telling. 5-8p, FREE TIGUEX PARK occupycaravan.org Author Eleanor Brown Eleanor Brown will talk about her debut novel, The Weird Sisters.

Author Lowell F. Volk Book Signing Event In Luke Taylor—Westward Bound, Luke races against time, Union soldiers and bounty hunters on his way to join a wagon train in Independence, Missouri. Luke Taylor takes readers along on a thrilling quest for freedom, peace, and ultimately, revenge. 4-7p, FREE BARNES & NOBLE, 6600 MENAUL, 888.361.9473 tatepublishing.com

Author Max Oliver Book Signing Event Oliver, a resident of Portland, Texas, will be available to sign copies of his book, Next Boom. 4-9p, FREE BARNES & NOBLE 6600 MENAUL, 888.361.9473

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Jonathan Miller Signs ‘Lawyer Geisha Pink’ A practicing N.M. criminal defense attorney, Miller, aka the Rattlesnake Lawyer, frequently visits his clients’ lives in his legal thrillers. Author signing and informal chat. BARNES & NOBEL-CORONADO MALL 6600 MENAUL NE, 505.883.8200

barnesandnobel.com Richard Flint & Shirley Cushing Flint discuss and sign ‘Documents of the Coronado Expedition, 1539 – 1542’ Using the latest historical, archaeological, geographical, and linguistic research, these historians and paleographers make available accurate modern English translations of the documents. 1-3p, FREE TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS 2012 SOUTH PLAZA NW, 505.242.7204

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Contra Dance Dance to live music, get a lesson, with no partner required! Contra dancing is an uplifting, friendly, energetic and beautiful social activity. 7-10:30p, $7-$8

Paula G. Paul Book Signing Paula G. Paul will talk about her two latest novels, Sins of the Empress and Wizard. The ﬁrst is a historical novel, and the latter a young-adult fantasy. 3p, FREE

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2012 Annual Buckaroo Barndance Dancing to the Paula Nelson Band from Austin with host Don Richmond at the Water Tower in Santa Fe Railyard. Cowgirl BBQ catering. 6p, FREE

Author Antonia Blea-Torres Book Signing Event Life is not always easy. On the Wings of Hope is a collection of poems and devotions to remind us we are not alone. It is a book for those who are enduring some sort of trial, whether they are being abused, suffering the loss of a loved one, or simply feeling unloved. 1-3p, FREE

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2012 Annual Buckaroo Ball Dine and dance to South by Southwest at the Farmer’s Market in the Santa Fe Railyard. All proceeds go to charities supporting at-risk children in Santa Fe county. Food by Whole Foods Market and Hotel Santa Fe. Auctions and fun. Tickets 80 percent tax deductable. 6p, $100 THE SANTA FE RAILYARD 505.490.9649 buckarooball.com

Learning Landscape Summer Tour: What’s Blooming Join the Academy for the Love of Learning and landscape designer, Christie Green for a seasonal tour that explores the Learning Landscape. Tour followed by optional sack lunch discussion (bring a lunch). 11a-1p. $10 suggested donation. ACADEMY FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING, 133 SETON VILLAGE, SANTA FE, 505.995.1860

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Glass Blowing & Tie Dye Free food, music, games, glass blowing demonstrations, face painting, make your own tie dye and much more. 2-8p, FREE CUSTOM GLASS CREATIONS 3401 SAN MATEO, SUITE A

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buckarooball.com Pet Loss Group A group supporting those who have lost or anticipate the loss of an animal companion. 10-11a, $20 ANIMAL HUMANE NEW MEXICO 615 VIRGINIA SE, 505.265.3087

petlosscounselor.com Lecture on Renewable Energy in New Mexico Jason Marks, Commissioner on the N.M. Public Regulatory Commission will provide an update on renewable energy in N.M. and discuss its future. 3p, FREE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST WESTSIDE CONGREGATION, 1650 ABRAZO, RIO RANCHO westsideforum.org

Centennial Summerfest A celebration of arts, dance, music, cuisine, science, technology and the exciting atmosphere of old Route 66. The highlight of the event will be the Main Stage 8p show of the Grammy Award-

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TINKERBELL, Animal ID #27262 Tinkerbell is a 2 1/2-year-old, female, Affenpinscher Scottish Terrier Cross. This cutie pie is full of fun and attitude. Tinkerbell is intelligent, loyal and always on the go. She loves her daily walks. Tinkerbell just needs a companion who’s as fun-loving as she is.

SPANKY, Animal ID #23985 Spanky is a 6-year-old, male, Domestic Short Hair Cross. Handsome and sweet, this wonderful guy will simply ‘purr’ his way into your heart. Spanky’s a little shy at ﬁrst but once he recognizes a familiar voice, he responds with a nudge and a friendly meow. He’d love to ﬁnd a special someone to take him to a new forever home.

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High Desert Yoga Camp (6-11) A safe and nurturing environment where children can strengthen their conﬁdence, focus, creativity, physical awareness through yoga, movement and art. Campers will learn yoga poses, games, and self-calming techniques, breathing practices and fun songs. 1-4p, Jun. 18-21, $120 HIGH DESERT YOGA 4600 COOPER NE, 505.277.0077

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Very Large Array Star Lab Judy Stanley, of the Very Large Array near Socorro, will have the Star Lab Planetarium available for viewing. Kids can learn all about the Night Sky. Shows are 20 minutes in length with tickets required.

THU 21 Meditation Program In this class, participants will learn and practice methods of breathing and meditating. 6:30p, FREE ESTHER BONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY 950 PINETREE SE, RIO RANCHO, 505.891.5012 ci.rio-rancho.nm.us

SAT 23 PBS Kids- The Electric Company- Sparking Literacy Learning Like the original series, this new show illuminates educational goals through pop culture, to create a playful, multimedia experience. Learn how to the use the series to teach kids about the power of reading! 10-Noon, FREE, registration is required. MOUNTAINVIEW PRIVATE ELEMENTARY, 4100 NEW VISTAS CT NW 505.277.4087 newmexicopbs.org

James SA Corey Booksigning & Reading James SA Corey reads and signs Caliban’s War 2-3p, FREE ALAMOSA BOOKS 8810 HOLLY NE STE D, 505.797.7101

alamosabooks.com David J. Corwell y Chavez Book Signing David J. Corwell y Chavez signs his latest short story, Gremma’s Hands, a story of a young man, his dying grandmother and the value of family and traditions. 1-4p, FREE TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS 2012 SOUTH PLAZA NW, 505.242.7204

The Eclectic Movement Fashion Show Fundraising Event In celebration of World Refugee Day, enjoy an evening of music, dance, spoken word and fashion. 7p, $20 suggested donation. VSA NORTH 4TH ARTS CENTER 4904 4TH, 505.435.5741

womensglobalpathways.wordpress. com Animal Humane’s June Tail Date Event: Pups on the Patio Enjoy drinks and appetizers on the patio. 20 percent of sales will be donated to Animal Humane. Noon-4p, FREE GECKO’S BAR AND TAPAS 5801 ACADEMY, 505.255.5523

animalhumanenm.org Drip Irrigation Workshop At this workshop you will be revamping an irrigation system for the gardens of the homeless shelter. 10a-1p, FREE. Please RSVP by phone or email. HOMELESS SHELTER, 715 CANDELERIA NE, 505.268.1315

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Richard E. Peck Book Signing Former UNM President and author Richard E. Peck signs his book Vintage Science Fiction. 1-3p, FREE

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Campus tour at the Academy for the Love of Learning The tour addresses the creative green building design, and offers an introduction into the Academy’s work as a center for transformational learning. The Academy is the recipient of the 2012 Sustainable Santa Fe Award for Water Conservation. Noon-1p, FREE

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