Issue 149 - January 26th - February 8th, 2012 by Local iQ Magazine

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COV ER STORY Your wedding day is one of the biggest events of your life. iQ offers some tips and suggestions to help you roll smoothly down the aisle on your big day

PUBLISHER

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

Kevin Hopper kevin@local-iQ.com EDITOR

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

Colt Brown colt@local-iQ.com FASHION EDITOR

Lisa VanDyke fabu@local-iQ.com SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Chela Gurnee 505.264.6350, chela@local-iQ.com

FOOD

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

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

Smoky-ﬂavored beef patties and steak, grilled indoors, are the stars at straightforward eatery The Grill

Elisabeth Zahl 505.480.4445, elisabeth@local-iQ.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Jaime Gutierrez 505.967.5702, jaime@local-iQ.com AD PRODUCTION MANAGER

Jessica Hicks jessica@local-iQ.com AD DESIGNER

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

Amanda Stang amanda@local-iQ.com DESIGN ASSISTANT

Hannah Reiter hannah@local-iQ.com

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PHOTOGRAPHER

Wes Naman wes@local-iQ.com PHOTO ASSISTANT

Joy Godfrey joy@local-iQ.com PROOFREADER

Grammy-winning, Austin-based ensemble builds reputation as ‘one of the sickest live bands ever’

516 Arts returns to its roots with new exhibit featuring wide array of artists from all corners of New Mexico

Post-punk antiheroes The Replacements the subject of Gorman Bechard’s foray into documentary ﬁlmmaking

Kayla Sawyer EDITORIAL INTERNS

Justin De La Rosa, Chloe Winegar-Garrett PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNS

Adria Malcom, Stacey Clark SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

Sarah Mowrey

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CALENDARS Arts Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Community Happenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Live Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 COLUMNS Fabü. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Playing with Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Stir It Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1+1=3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Backyard Plot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Paw Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 The Good Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Get a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 FEATURES Places To Be . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Stuff We like . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Crossword/Horoscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Red Meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Classiﬁeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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Playing the role of brides-to-be are Leslie Wilson and Korlee Robinson. Wedding dresses provided by Nob Hill vintage clothing boutique Off Broadway. Photo by Wes Naman. Assistance by Joy Godfrey. Creative styling by Off Broadway owner Susan Ricker. Make-up and hair by Carmen Woods.

CONTRIBUTORS EDITORIAL Abinash Achrekar Sheli Armstrong Jeff Berg Max Cannon Latisha Carlson Jessey Cherne Charlie Crago Justin de la Rosa Dave DeWitt Eric Francis Kate Gerwin Lindsey Little Jim & Linda Maher Theresa Maher Sam Melada Cristina Olds Shavone Otero

Susan Reaber Tish Resnik Steven J. Westman Chloe WinegarGarrett DISTRIBUTION Miguel Apodaca Jessey Cherne Kristina De Santiago Distributech Sean Duran Jesse Gurnee Jessica Hicks Stephanie James David Leeder Andy Otterstrom Ronnie Reynolds

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PLACES TO BE

Rhythmic Circus: Feet Don’t Fail Me Now! 7:30p, Fri., Jan. 27

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COMEDY Gabriel Iglesias 7p, Fri., Jan. 27 Kiva Auditorium 401 2nd NW, 505.768.4575

$40 albuquerquecc.com

“I

’m not fat, I’m fluffy!” Gabriel Iglesias is coming to town, bringing his big sense of humor to Kiva Auditorium. From jokes about his weight, an Iglesias staple (“I’m a big boy, but I can get jiggy with it. Ladies, I will go to dance clubs, and I will tear it up hardcore for a good 30 seconds.”), to stories about police chasing him down for his donuts, laughs are sure to abound. Iglesias is an expert at imitating noises and voices, along with categorizing levels of fatness (while there used to be five ranging from big, healthy, husky, fluffy and DAMN!, there is now an extra level of OH HELL NO!). His story of a dinosaursized t-shirt and the man who fits inside it will be most enlightening, and his heartfelt expression of how he beat anorexia will bring a tear to the eye. Don’t miss the fluffyliciousness. —CW

hythmic Circus isn’t just a group of tap dancers giving you the same old act. No, it’s a highly talented percussivedance ensemble accompanied by a seven-piece band, vocalists and even a beat-boxer. Think of it as Stomp meeting up with Riverdance in the alley behind a Broadway musical. The group does it all — costume changes, varying acts, musical segues — in an effort to maintain an entertaining and diverse show. Tap dancers use their feet as part of the rhythm section while the backing band carries the show through a variety of genres, creating an experience that has been known to keep audience members on their feet and dancing in the aisles. The show has seen over 40 cities in the U.S. and is now swinging through New Mexico, making a stop in Socorro. —JR

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Expo New Mexico 300 San Pedro NE, 505.294.7273

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$10-$20 nmtpas.org rhythmiccircus.com

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uis Bravo’s Forever Tango comes to Albuquerque for one night only, but is sure to leave a lasting impression on dance aficionados, fans and newcomers to the passionate Argentinean dance form. The audience will be mesmerized with every flick of the wrist and tap of the foot as the 14 dancers glide across the floor, accompanied by a full orchestra playing classic tango music. Audiences will recognize featured dancer Anna Trebunskaya from multiple seasons on ABC’s popular reality series Dancing with the Stars. Like the judges on that show — Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli — audience members can analyze the dancers. But the only question they’re likely to have is how do they make such difficult movements look so graceful and easy? —JC

Supernationals Hot Rod & Custom Car Show Noon-10p, Fri., Feb. 3; 10a-10p, Sat., Feb. 4; 10a-8p, Sun., Feb 5

Macey Center 801 Leroy Place, Socorro, 575.835.5688

$29, $39, $49 forevertango.us popejoypresents.com

AUTO

PERFORMANCE The Peking Acrobats 3, 7:30p, Sun., Jan. 29 Popejoy Hall On the UNM campus, 505.925.5858

$15-35 Tickets: unmtickets.com

popejoypresents.com

he Peking Acrobats are back in Albuquerque, and you can expect spectacular flips, gymnastics and spellbinding talents — everything from balancing acts with plates, beautiful instrumental solos, jugglers, cyclists, contortionists to tumblers, accompanied by a live orchestra. Beginning in 1986, this collaboration between physical performance and live music has won many awards and gathered rave reviews, traveling the world to inspire audiences and broaden the imagination. The Peking Acrobats have redefined what Chinese acrobatics is all about, performing daring maneuvers atop precariously balanced objects and flying through the air on delicate wires, almost defying that human dexterity is limited or that gravity exists. it’s a show to awaken the senses and add fire to life. —CW

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$13.50, $4 chi. (6-12) thesupernationals.com exponm.com

et ready for the stellar shine of polished paint jobs and crystalline chrome. Some of the most unique and visually stimulating cars, hot rods, trucks and motorcycles from 11 different states will be rolling into Albuquerque for the 21st Annual Route 66 Casino Supernationals Hot Rod and Custom Car Show. You don’t have to be a gearhead to enjoy the automotive splendor, either — there will be something for everyone to enjoy, from exquisite paint jobs to swank leather interiors to immaculately restored classic muscle cars. It’s the works of the Monets and Picassos of the open road. Pick up advanced tickets at any of the city’s NAPA Auto Parts locations for 10 bucks ($3.50 off the door price). —JR

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DANCE

Forever Tango 7:30p, Thu., Jan. 26

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DANCE

Popejoy Hall On the UNM campus, 505.958.5858 Tickets: unmtickets.com

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where to go and what to do: January 26 to February 8

MUSIC Eric Bibb and Guy Davis 7:30p, Wed., Feb. 8 South Broadway Cultural Center John Lewis Theater 1025 Broadway SE, 505.848.1320

$20-$25 Tickets: holdmyticket.com

cabq.gov/south-broadwaycultural-center

he blues doesn’t always have to be wailing guitar solos with a big backing band. Eric Bibb and Guy Davis use their acoustic guitars to prove exactly that with their powerful-yet-laid-back take on the blues. Grammy-nominated Bibb and Handy Award-winner Davis are two artists who are rooted deep in the traditions of blues and folk. Davis’ style has that down-south sound accompanied by the twang of some banjo. His voice has that slight growl reminiscent of Robert Johnson. Bibb delivers a more subtle and smooth style, ﬁngerpicking his way through 2010’s Booker’s Guitar, sometimes joined by a harmonica which adds a nice depth to his overall sound. Add in his silky voice, and you’ve got one of the best acoustic blues artists out there. A night with these two gentlemen will be an intimate change of pace for blues lovers. —JR

PROFILE

Star shredder Rio Rancho’s Jenn McCallister ﬁnishes fourth in the nation in the snowboard slalom — in just her ﬁrst year of competition BY CRISTINA OLDS

hen Jennifer McCallister’s friends asked her a few years back why she wasn’t competing in the snowboarding circuit, she had to ask herself the same question. Now she’s a national competitor. McCallister, 23, has been shredding the local slopes since she put aside the skis for a day at Ski Santa Fe at age 15 and became instantly enamored with snowboarding. When she decided to make the plunge into competition, McCallister participated in a few local fun races in the ‘09/’10 season and last year rode in the Southwest Freeride Series and with the United States of America Snowboarding Association (USASA). With several first place finishes in the local series, McCallister qualified for Nationals at Copper Mountain, Colo., where she finished in seventh place in the giant slalom and won fourth Jennifer in the slalom. Nationally. Fourth McCallister place. First year SNOWBOARDER, competing. RIO RANCHO Local iQ recently had the pleasure of meeting this petite, raspy-voiced, up-and-coming star from Rio Rancho. She was sporting Converse low tops for a night of swing dancing after she fueled up on a hummus appetizer at Flying Star (where she worked during high school). Courteous and humble, McCallister was clearly passionate about her sport. Here are a few things we chatted about.

Roots “I grew up skiing in Taos — we had a cabin there. My dad taught me.”

Northern Exposure “I worked Santa Fe mountain a couple of years. The first year my job title was ‘snow play’ and I hung out with the 3 year olds, building igloos, sledding, having snowball fights and I’d feed them. I was an instructor the second year there. In Angel Fire, I worked the rental shop, then I was a bartender (at the resort). Last year I was a department head and ran the busiest bar on the mountain. I may have to go back to Angel Fire if I don’t find a job here.”

Skiing vs. Boarding “It’s not an easy transition. You’re aware of the edging and how you have to move, but it’s very awkward after skiing your whole life. I like them both equally. If I want to just mess around and have a ton of fun, I’ll ski. But if I want to do jumps and tricks or if there’s powder, I’ll ride.”

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY WES NAMAN

Jennifer McAllister, 23, has enjoyed a meteoric rise on the national snowboarding scene, parlaying her experiences skiing in Taos, Santa Fe and other New Mexico ski areas into success in competition against boarders from across the country.

Competitive Bone “USASA Nationals is the largest snowboarding competition in the world. There are 5,000 people who love the exact same thing you do. After your practice runs, you’ll have an hour before your competition and people are like, hey bro, let’s ride. Everybody there just gets it. I get to keep the bibs to show what I’ve done in my life, like a YAFL trophy you show your kids.”

Girls vs. Boys “The competition is completely different for women than for men. Women are taking home medals in the X Games doing 540s and 720s — it’s deﬁnitely not a 1080 or a double mctwist. I can land 360s on a pretty regular basis, launch and grabs and I have landed a 540 a couple of times. I’m always trying to better myself, so hopefully by next year I’ll be throwing something a little bigger, even if it’s by 90 degrees.”

Future “I’d really like to be trained more in slopestyle or freestyle events, where you go off kickers, boxes, rails. Trust me, I love racing. I want to have that feeling of ﬂying in the air.”

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LIFESTYLE

Put your own personal stamp on wedding attire

h, the wedding issue — always a favorite. You might recall that I got married nearly four months ago. Does that still make me a newlywed? I vote yes, mostly because I’m lazy and don’t want to wipe the shoe polish off my car windows or untether the cans from the bumper. Did I say lazy? I meant really busy. Leave me alone. Fortunately, I’m happy to report that married life is everything I imagined and much more. Marriage has poignantly strengthened my bond with my beloved. In my younger years, I scoffed at those who said marriage enhances relationships. Now, I’ve totally changed my tune. I can testify that it is, indeed, true: something about those two little words — I do — can actually make a big difference. While that certainly isn’t true for everyone, it is for me. I’m ofﬁcially a big fan of marriage, dahling. Who would’ve thought? This year’s Fabü wedding edition topic is extrafabulous: custom attire. Last spring, my friend, Sabra Minkus, contacted me about helping ﬁnd a dress she could wear to her daughter Bonnie’s summer wedding to Jayme Holmes. However, this wasn’t just any dress for the mother-of-thebride — it was a Chanel gown that Sabra saw in W magazine’s New York Fashion Week coverage.

After several calls within various levels of the Chanel hierarchy, I ﬁnally got my answer. “Zat was for ze runway only,” declared the oh-soFrench couture specialist, who I imagined was dripping in pearls and clutching a quilted leather phone. “It eez not available for purchez.” Sigh. Mission failed. Dream shattered. Or was it? I contacted Teresa Romero, designer and owner of The Designer’s Lounge (7101 Menaul NE, 505.508.1750, designandlounge.com), a fashion design and sewing studio. A nearly 20-year fashion industry veteran, Romero came highly recommended for her custom dresses, particularly for brides and bridal party members. “The women I am commissioned by have shopped around and can’t seem to ﬁnd their dream dress,” said Romero. Together, Romero and Minkus mapped out a plan for a custom, Chanel-inspired gown. After

Minkus selected her fabric, Romero created a first sample and scheduled a fitting, where Minkus was then able to make style and fit changes to the sample. After applying the fit adjustments to the pattern, Romero went to work creating the dress in the actual fabric. Ultimately, due to Minkus’ preferences, the final product was quite different than the original Chanel concept. That, however, is the beauty of custom-designed clothing: you get exactly what you want, not what somebody else (with all due respect, Mr. Lagerfeld) wants. The Minkus review: two thumbs up. “Teresa is excellent at adapting a picture to a completed product without a formal pattern,” Minkus reported. “She was a delight to work with. I’ll call her again.” Depending on the complexity of the style, it can take Romero anywhere from three to five months to complete a dress. Naturally, price varies. According to Minkus, you get what you pay for. “When you work with a designer, it doesn’t mean that it will cost more than off the rack, it just depends which rack you buy from,” she said. “I think a dress tailored just for you is worth much more than one from a store because you’re getting a one-of-a-kind dress.” The Minkus-Holmes wedding was spectacular. Not surprisingly, the mother-of-the-bride looked incredible in her Chanel-inspired, customdesigned gown by Teresa Romero. Mazel tov! Brides: custom gowns are within your reach. If you’ve been to all the bridal boutiques and nothing comes close to meeting your dream dress vision, do yourself a favor and book a consultation with a designer. “The wedding dress is the princess of all dresses,” says Romero. “They become even more special when a bride has an idea in her head and she gets to see it come to life.” For her bridal clients, Romero schedules an initial meeting to discuss their ideas and hopes for their dream wedding. Next, she presents them with sketches in order to provide options and provoke discussions of different ideas. On average, brides can expect about three fittings: two in muslin to ensure perfect fit, and then

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PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

Can’t ﬁnd your dream dress? Go custom! Sabra Minkus is resplendent in her motherof-the-bride gown, custom-created by Designer’s Lounge owner Teresa Romero.

one in the actual fabric. Romero insists on very frequent contact with brides throughout the process. This, in my opinion, is what prevents brides from becoming bridezillas. “Having a dress custom-made is a process, but it should be a fun process,” she says. “I develop really great relationships with the women I work with and they leave the shop with a dress they absolutely love because they took part in the design, the ﬁt, and it’s a dress that no one else will ever be seen wearing.” I want to see pics of those dream dresses, brides. Congratulations to all the happy couples. Welcome to the club. Do you sell/make a product or offer a service that you think is fabulous? E-mail all the necessary details to fabu@local-iQ.com and she may just grant her Fabü seal of approval.

STUFF WE LIKE

STU FF WE LIKE WRITTEN + COMPILED BY JESSEY CHERNE • PHOTOS BY STACEY CLARK

$78 FIND IT AT:

Budget Bridal Shop 6820 4th NW, 505.342.9333

$34.95 FIND IT AT:

ABC Cake Shop 1830 San Pedro NE, 505.255.5080

LITTLE GIRLS CAN SPEND HOURS PLAYING DRESSUP and pretending to be princesses while twirling in front of the mirror. Grown-up girls get the chance to live out this fantasy one day of their lives, without feeling shy or silly about their extravagant choices. Every bride deserves to adorn herself with a tiara on her special day. So why not choose a tiara made by the Lucky Collection? This tiara is silver, with unique ﬂoral accents that create an ethereal feel.

THE OLD SAYING “DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL’S best friend” has already become your mantra after you got the rock on your left hand. What better way to continue with this theme than to add a little sparkle to the top of your cake with a wedding-rings replica. The Two Rings Topper is the most affordable ring set your future hubby will see, with a single solitaire silver ring setting and silver wedding band on a white stand to sit on top of your cake.

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING borrowed ... something booth? The hot trend for wedding receptions is a photobooth, which not only makes compiling guests picture a cinch, but allows for your guests to give you a personal message on your special day. The Onyx Digital Photobooth rental includes delivery, setup and removal of the booth, a coordinator for the duration of your event, unlimited double prints, a customized scrapbook, a CD compilation, online slideshow, props as required and a three-or-four strip picture option. FIND IT AT:

Photobooth Rentals of New Mexico Onyx Digital Photobooth 505.917.5304 photoboothrentalsofnm.com

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$34.95 “GOIN’ TO THE CHAPEL AND WE’RE GONNA get married. Goin’ to the chapel of love.” Bridesmaids’ accessories are just as important as picking the right dress before you make that trip to the chapel. The silver, rhinestone and pearl duallayer headband is perfect for any member of the bridal party. Save the rufﬂes and taffeta for the dress they will never wear again and give your bridesmaids something they will wear more than once with this headband’s simplistic yet elegant design.

FIND IT AT:

Bridal Elegance by Darlene 4100 Menaul NE #1B, 505.830.2110

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FOOD

PHOTOS BY WES NAMAN

Albuquerque eatery The Grill dishes up a menu of burgers and steaks cooked on a wood-ﬁred grill. Left, the hand-portioned patty of the Papa Burger spills out of its bun. Right, Antonio Ramirez stirs the charcoal of the kitchen’s mesquite grill, which imparts a smoky ﬂavor to the meat.

Indoor cookout Smoky-ﬂavored beef patties and steak are the stars at straightforward Menaul eatery The Grill BY JUSTIN DE LA ROSA

“I

don’t know if I could realistically take another bite,” I thought to myself as I took another bite of my Papa Burger at The Grill. There’s just something comforting and irresistible about a freshly grilled, hand-portioned patty that is too big for its own bun. It tastes like home, like something my dad would cook on the backyard grill, but this outdoor grill is inside a restaurant. The Grill used to be a Westside eatery, known as Grandpa’s Grill on Route 66, but owner Phil Chavez — a friendly, busy presence in his business — brought his grill skills to a little strip mall on Menaul between Madison and Jefferson. There’s nothing extravagant about Chavez’s operations. He turns out traditional grilled food and lets the smoky mesquite ﬂavors speak for themselves. After years of using the same grill, the grill itself has built up its own character and distinct ﬂavor. The Grill isn’t some pretentious artisan burger joint. It is — like its name — a simple restaurant. The menu requires no detailed descriptions, except to let you know that what you’re ordering is served with fries or beans and a tortilla, if you prefer. They have three different sizes of burgers to satiate any appetite, as well as a 16-ounce rib eye, several chicken options (like a chicken sandwich with fries for $5.89), hot dogs ($2.89 for a jumbo) and a short list of deep-fried

favorites. Though it’s an easy menu to navigate, deciding on one thing was hard — so my friend and I ordered four. Starting off with a couple baskets of fried zucchini and onion rings is advisable at an affordable $2.89 each. It seems like most places that offer fried zucchini slice it into coins, then batter and fry them, but The Grill is only the second restaurant I’ve been to where the zucchini are cut into 3-inch sticks – which I ﬁnd to be a better route to take. Preparing them in this style allows them to stay ﬁrm and not get soggy with oil. The rings were fried to the crispy and golden perfection everyone hopes for when ordering their favorite fried treasure. If the fried appetizers aren’t what you’re in the mood for, worry not – there is a condiment bar in the middle of the restaurant with free chips and salsa to snack on as well. Chavez makes the chips and salsa fresh daily. Even if chips and salsa aren’t your thing, give The Grill’s a shot so you can taste the freshness of the medium-hot piquancy. REVIEW

The Grill 4615 Menaul NE, 505.872.9772

11a-9p, Mon.-Sat.

While you’re waiting for your burger or steak to cook, there’s plenty to look at — including your burgers and steaks while they’re being cooked. Yes, there is a large glass window into the kitchen that frames the unique open grill, so you can watch the cook — sometimes Chavez — as he grills your food over wood coals. The walls of the restaurant are covered with a wide array of vintage knickknacks from kitchen tools to license plates, old photographs to instruments. The restaurant’s garagesale-chic décor has a certain charm to it that makes for a relaxed environment which feels like home.

Beware when your half-pound Papa Burger arrives ($7.89 with a soda and fries). The smoky aroma will induce salivation. The burger is served up without any garnish, so step over to the condiment bar and build it up the way you like it. As I said before, the patty is so wide that it exceeds the diameter of the bun, so your first bite is going to be all meat, which isn’t a bad thing coming from Chavez’s grill. The 16-ounce rib-eye is hand cut and a little bit on the thin side, so it may be best to order it medium rare. Lightly seasoned, these steaks require no steak sauce or extra salt and pepper — each bite is full of smoky flavor. For $13.95, you can get a fresh steak made to order and your choice of fries or beans and a tortilla, which is hard to find anywhere. I’m looking forward to my next visit so I can try out the chicken sandwich, maybe a hot dog and definitely an order of the fried zucchini. The Grill is a great place to go for an easy-going meal that satiates your desire for straight-ahead food.

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FOOD

hat time of the year is nearly here — the madness that is the 24th annual National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show, March 2-4 at Sandia Resort and Casino. Since I’m the founder and co-producer of the show, it’s up to me to give everyone the scoop on what’s hot this year. So for those of you who have attended before, and those of you who have yet to go for the ﬁrst time, here are some of the things to expect.

Return of the cooking demonstrations We experimented last year with a couple of Pace Foods demos in the rotunda area (where the two lobbies meet), and they were well-attended, so we’re having ﬁve guest-chef demos in the same area this year. One will be Friday, plus two Saturday and two Sunday. The chefs and times will be announced on ﬁeryfoodsshow.com.

Top Scovie winner, Panama Red, featured

barbecue sauce sold in a paint can, won the top award in the Marketing and Advertising Division of the Scovie Awards. These barbecue joints even have a posse of fans who go from joint to joint called “Shedhoppers,” who are sort of like Deadheads (but with better music).

Superhot chiles grown in New Mexico Marlin Bensinger, analytical chemist and superhot chile grower, will release his list of the top ﬁve hottest chiles grown in Las Cruces and talk about them at the Chromtec booth.

However, I’m going to release the list early, because it’s important for everyone to know that superhot chiles just might save the chile industry in New Mexico. Figures are in Scoville heat units: • Scorpion, Butch T, Red: 1,107,000 (This variety is the new hottest chile in the world.) • Bhut Jolokia: 1,001,000 • Barrackapore: 987,000 • Douglah: 866,000 • Naga Morich: 837,000 I certainly look forward to seeing all the Local iQ readers at the show! For more information, go to ﬁeryfoodsshow.com. Dave DeWitt, a.k.a. “The Pope of Peppers,” is co-producer of the National Fiery Foods & BBQ Show, the co-author of the forthcoming (Fall 2009) Complete Chile Pepper Book and editor of the Fiery Foods & BBQ SuperSite at fiery-foods.com.

PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

Fiery Foods Show gets hotter every year

It’s a rare year when a hot sauce is the overall winner of our Scovie Awards competition, and it happened for only the third time in 16 years in 2012. Panama Red, manufactured in Panama by PanCali Foods, was the top winner in the Tasting Division, and I have to say it deserved to win. It might possibly be the best hot sauce ever made, and I’ve been using it exclusively for over a year. (Of course, as a certain segment of the population might remember, “Panama Red” meant something quite different back in the day.)

Release of the book Chile Trivia This is my latest book. My editor Lois Manno and I compiled it from my 25-year archive of chile pepper research. Here’s a sample: Would you believe? • That Braulio Ramirez ate 141 jalapeños in 15 minutes? • That red chile sauce once splattered the interior of Air Force One? • That capsaicin can block a person’s ability to feel burn pain? • That the “Bhut Jolokia” or “ghost pepper” is not native to India, but to Trinidad? • That GMO chile peppers have not yet been created? • That Hatch chiles are a myth? • That birds can’t feel the burn of chiles because they don’t have lips? • That chiles are listed in most books about aphrodisiacs? They’re all true!

New exhibitors The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint, with six locations in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida (not to be confused with The Shed in Santa Fe) has an astonishing number of products. One of them, a

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DRINK

love classic cocktails. Sometimes the smallest little twist can not only add a new dimension to one of my favorites, but also offers a break from the monotony of ordering the same drink everywhere I go. To create the smoke for this cocktail I use a poly science smoker. However, you don’t need any fancy equipment to create the smoked effect at home. AND you can use it on any of your favorite cocktails. Simply ﬂame your favorite dried h erb and capture the smoke in a pint glass. Use that glass to top your cocktail shaker ﬁlled with your drink ingredients and shake away!

Ingredients:

Method:

1.5 oz. Marker’s 46 Bourbon .75 oz. Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth 2 dashes Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters Smoke

In a glass, combine bourbon, vermouth and bitters. Stir with smoke and strain into a rocks glass with one large ice cube. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Lemon twist

Kate is a bartender at Marcello’s Chophouse, vice president of the USBG (United States Bartender’s Guild) New Mexico and the President of LUPEC (Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails) New Mexico.

PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

Smoked Dry Manhattan

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Bringing it back home to your wine rack, bookshelf don’t overthink this food and wine shenanigans. It can really take the fun out of discovering something new and delicious. Most of what you can learn about food and wine pairing isn’t going to come from my column or any number of books. It comes from taking the $12 to $15 bottle that piques your curiosity and making something you are comfortable cooking, whether it’s a new recipe or an old, treasured favorite. Take the food you love and the people you love and share in an exploration of pairing. Talk about it, argue about it, agree to disagree on it if you must. In the end the cost of this education is far less than dinner for four. If you ﬁnd something amazing, send me an email and tell me all about it, as I never tire of food and wine talk.

fter a Holiday Season of celebrations filled with rich foods slathered in gravy and butter or buried in cheese and cream, followed by cookies, cakes, pies and fudge, I find myself back at the gym, six pounds heavier and out of breath. Does this mean I have to jump on the New Year’s resolution bandwagon and stop everything fun for a month? No alcohol, no caffeine, no sugar, no dairy, no red meat? Not this epicure! I can rein in my holiday hijinks by focusing on my own kitchen and what I cook for myself or for my girlfriend and her family. My search for the perfect pairing can take place in my own house with simple home cooking and inexpensive bottles of wine. This month I want to take you back to the theoretical roots of this column. The equation 1+1=3 describes the experience of great food and wine pairing, where the end result is greater than the sum of its parts. With wallets drained from the holidays, it seems like a good time to simplify our meals and find the everyday pleasure in wine and food on our own kitchen tables.

Something old, something new Start with the wine. Perhaps a favorite bottle of red you already have. Make a simple roast or a beef stew — remember that green chile stews aren’t the best with big red wines due to the spice. Even a basic meatloaf like mom used to make can go great with a good inexpensive bottle of red, whether it’s cab or Chianti. Good food can improve the flavor of even a mediocre wine. Did you receive a bottle of white as a gift this season? Make a simple roast chicken with potatoes and veggies. Yes, I have told you that you should drink gruner veltliner with fried foods and Chablis with white fish and a beurre blanc, but forget about that right now and let’s work with what you like cooking from your own pantry. If you start with the bottle, it can lead the way to a great dinner, as long as you keep the ingredients simple and straightforward. The more unusual spices you introduce, the more chance that there might be an unpleasant collision of flavors on your palate. Whether you’re making roast chicken, pork chops or veggie lasagna, herbs and garlic are pretty wine friendly. Chardonnay, Riesling and sauvignon blanc are safe whites for a simple meal, while sangiovese, tempranillo and pinot noir are safe bets with a red meat meal. Throw caution to the wind and don’t worry about what the wine snobs have to say: It’s your kitchen and your wine.

Do you have a question about wine? Wine pairings? I welcome all questions and comments from Local iQ readers. Send an email to sam@local-iq.com. Cheers. PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

Above are some of columnist Sam Melada’s favorite cookbooks, paired with a variety of great wines under $15, all available at local stores, such as Jubilation and Quarters.

veggies and porcini mushrooms from Tully’s on San Mateo, I decided it was “worth the risk.” As I layered the shredded short ribs with the braising liquid and béchamel, I began to envision what I might like to drink. My girlfriend suggested Chianti Classico and provided a bottle from Castello D’Albola “Le Ellere” (around $17 at Quarters on Wyoming). We also tried a Cotes du Rhone Village from Domaine Amido and an ’09 Bierzo, “Petalos” from J. Palacios, which I’ve had in my wine rack for some time. In theory, these wines are quite food friendly. In practice, each wine was in the ballpark and this led to an interesting conversation about which wine goes better and why. For the record, we did not polish off all the bottles in one go. Leftover wine, like leftover food, often tastes even better the next night.

For here, or to go? Whether you’re having friends over or taking a bottle to their house to pair with their cooking,

Nothin’ says lovin’ like somethin’ from the oven The other way to approach pairing at home is to start with what you feel like cooking. You don’t have to be elaborate. Grab a favorite cookbook or new issue of a cooking magazine. Last week I found a fairly simple recipe for a short rib and porcini mushroom lasagna in Fine Cooking. I had never cooked short ribs and after calculating the cost of meat, pasta, a few

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GARDENING

Learn to see things from the plant’s point of view

s a child growing up in Roswell during the ‘50s and ‘60s, my siblings and I walked to and from school most days, weather permitting. One of our occasional stops on the way home was the trash barrel in the alley behind the flower shop. This was not any ordinary flower shop; there was a huge greenhouse, with its frosted glass windows and mysterious interior. Picking through the trash here could produce treasures to take home to salvage and plant in our dirt pile. Although success was somewhat limited, there was the rare plant that could tolerate overwatering, abuse and neglect and still produce undersized leaves and blooms. We then considered our experiment a success. As a gardener, it may not be easy to experiment in the garden, with the outcome a mysterious waiting game. The previous “Backyard Plot” in Local iQ outlined the steps to planning a garden, with information helpful in choosing the right plant for the right space. This second part will eliminate some of the stress in making proper choices for the garden. As is true with any principle, there can be exceptions for plants, placements and garden environments. One of the most important aspects of choosing a plant is finding out what the sun or shade requirements of the plant will be. When a plant has the correct amount of light, you have conquered half of the battle in helping the plant flourish. It is helpful to track the position of the sun for the growing season, increasing the chance of greater planting success.

How much water? Watering can be one of the most difﬁcult parts of creating a beautiful garden. Check watering information on plant tags, in the city of Albuquerque’s xeriscape guideline publication and assorted plant books. There are independent garden centers that will be happy to assist the gardener in obtaining the correct information on water requirements for most plants. Group plants with the same requirements together, especially if on a drip-irrigation system. In a xeriscape setting, using native and adaptable plants will give the gardener a higher rate of success. These plants are low water users and can produce glorious color and textures without much fuss.

Size, height and width It is very important for trees and shrubs to be planted with ample growth space. Choosing the correct size of the space will minimize maintenance and pruning as the plant matures. It is tempting to over-plant in the developmental stages of gardening, but keep in mind the

When a plant has the correct amount of light, you have conquered half of the battle in helping the plant ﬂourish.

established size of the plant. There is a vast difference between a year-old garden versus a 3 to 4-year-old garden.

The importance of cold hardiness The USDA has developed a map for cold hardiness zones, but as we have experienced in the past, there are ﬂuctuations in both lowest and highest temperature ranges. In Albuquerque, it is safe to assume that plants rated for zone 7a (0-5 F) will tolerate both winter and summer temperatures. An experienced gardener may try marginal plants if the proper space provides protection from extreme weather. As the city of Albuquerque continues to promote xeric landscapes, information is more readily available, helping the gardener with plant choices. High maintenance plants should be chosen carefully and planted where their demands can be met easily. Low maintenance plants can add pleasure to a garden with little time spent in keeping them happy and healthy. Gardening in the Albuquerque area can be challenging one day and rewarding the next. H. Fred Dale, Toronto gardening guru, sums it up: “My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant’s point of view.” Tish Resnick is the owner of Great Outdoors Nursery. She is a native New Mexican who enjoys the beauty of the garden and is happy to share garden lore with others.

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weddings in new mexico

the wedding track it’s one of the biggest events of your life; here are some tips and suggestions to help yours roll smoothly down the aisle

story by Sheli Armstrong — photos by Wes Naman + Joy Godfrey

ou’re engaged! Salud! We know that harmony is all-important to a marriage, and no small thing when it comes to planning a wedding. Simultaneously, everything must come together on one special day. Arranging a wedding can be exciting, enlightening and … overwhelmingly exhausting and daunting. So, do you pick up that darling little wedding planner and start from scratch, or do you put your faith into a seasoned wedding planner for ease and guidance? The choice is yours. The goal: to create an unforgettable experience, one that is meaningful, heartfelt and stress-free. Yes, yes, it is possible to overcome all obstacles and have true bliss. After 26 years in the hospitality profession and currently running my own event and wedding business, I’ve seen it all, and must constantly keep up with tradition and cuttingedge trends. Here, in no particular order, are some ideas,

suggestions and must-dos to ensure you’re on the right track — or to perhaps inspire you to pursue a different track. Your new mantra: be aware, thoughtful and unique.

items with some New Mexican treats in a unique box or basket and deliver to the house or hotel. They’ll always remember it!

NEW MEXICO AS A DESTINATION

RED OR GREEN, WHITE OR RED?

New Mexico is known internationally as a destination location for weddings—a place of beauty that will provide you and your guests the ultimate cultural experience. Known for its sunshine, New Mexico offers undeniable good weather year around, perfect for outdoor ceremonies and receptions. For guests traveling in for the occasion, be sure you have seasonal activities, such as hiking, skiing or biking, and suggested day trips available for them in advance. Be sure to remind traveling guests of the high altitude. Offer plenty of water upon their arrival and in their guest rooms. Alert them to take caution when they partake of the grape, brew or tequila. It will go straight to their heads. Combine these

Absolutely incorporate red and green chile at the reception. Go mild, not hot. Offer the hot stuff on the side. Most venues, restaurants and caterers will be happy to accommodate. Brides, pay attention: go green. Nothing can be more devastating than red chile adorning your wedding gown. As for vino, offer red and white options that complement your cuisine. In my world, the food complements the wine, but that’s just me. Brides, that chile warning also goes for wine: stay away from the red! Many moons ago, I spent a year planning a wedding with a Japanese couple. The groom corresponded with me on all details. The bride was

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Top 10 wedding trends for 2012:

a beautiful, petite and shy woman who spoke very little English. On the wedding day, everything came together magnificently. The ceremony was perfect and heartfelt. Then, the unthinkable happened. At the cocktail reception, the maid of honor tripped and spilled an entire glass of red zinfandel on the front of the bride’s gown, which was covered with Swarovski crystals. I swear, that demure little bride grew horns, her eyes turned red and she spat fire! Do you blame her? I quickly ran to get a glass of white wine. In the midst of the horror and trying to communicate to her what I was about to do, there was no time: I just threw the wine directly at her. Yes, I threw the white wine onto the red wine of the dress. Believe it or not, white wine immediately fades red wine. Of course, the bride freaked out and slapped me across the face. Quickly, the groom appeared and translated to her what had just happened and why. She calmed down. The next step: apply white shoe polish delicately onto the wine on the gown, then blend. In the case of this near-fiasco, it almost completely removed the stain.

CHOOSING A DATE AND A SEASON Whoever decided that weddings should always be held on weekends should be severely punished. Off with their heads! English tradition tells us Wednesday is considered the best day to marry. Monday is for the wealthy. Realistically, Thursdays and Fridays are ideal. Saturday is the unluckiest wedding day, according to English folklore. Funny, then, that in our day and age Saturday is the most popular day, and the most expensive. As for seasons, a winter wedding can be intensely cinematic, glamorous and simply stunning. It is, by continued on page 18

1 | Incorporate ethnic influences and details from your family’s ancestry. 2 | Classic, sophisticated and understated themes are back. Go elegant and simple, using subtle touches as focal points. 3 | Grooms: get dapper. Cufflinks, long ties and custom-tailored gray suits make a stellar statement over icky rentals and slick shoes. 4 | Choose alternative registries. It’s OK to ask for help if you have a dream honeymoon destination or house you hope to buy. Also, consider guests donating to your favorite charity. Perhaps you’d love more wine to add to your collection. All acceptable. 5 | Gray tones, metallic and navy are the new black. Add a splash of color or gold tones and you can’t go wrong. 6 | Romance returns! Instead of white or cream for the bride, go pale pink. A linen suit for your man (seasonally appropriate, of course) could not be more charming. 7 | Out-of-the-box ideas are always in style. Go with what you love, like that popular food truck, terrariums for centerpieces and anything rustic-chic. 8 | Make a statement. Ball gowns, exquisite detailing and ultimate femininity — think layered fabric, feathers and embroidered details — are hitting the runways. Don’t hold back. 9 | Have your cake, eat it. And ditch the cupcakes! Passé. Select several elegant cakes of different kinds. Or try a beautiful, three-tiered cake that makes a statement. 10 | Keep it green. This trend should never go away. Support your local farms and go organic and fresh. Use stationery made from recycled paper. Drinkware: glass and never plastic! It may be a bit more pricey, but worth it in every way. LOCAL iQ | JANUARY 26-FEBRUARY 8, 2012

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‘the best day of my life’ one bride-to-be planning efforts avoids the bridezilla potholes

By Lindsey Little

he three pieces of advice that I have received the most throughout my wedding planning have been: “Something will always go wrong, just go with it,” “Always be the one to make the ﬁnal decisions” and, “Remember that it’s your day, nobody else’s.” I have accepted these words and taken them with a grain of salt, embracing the fact that this wedding will be one of the greatest days of my life, in which I have discovered that family, friends and love are more important than ﬂowers, dresses and decorations. Before I get to the wedding planning, I would like to give you a little back story. The day of my proposal was perfect. My best

friend of two years and my love of one year, Jesse Maestas, did absolutely everything right. It was the day after I had returned from a summer vacation to Finland for 10 days. Jesse asked my parents for my hand in marriage and planned a whole day of my very favorite things (you can never go wrong with shoe shopping). As the evening culminated, I was served a delicious dinner and enjoyed a luscious and chocolaty dessert as we overlooked the lights of the city. Jesse got on his knee with a princesscut halo diamond ring and annunciated a multitude of words that I sure do wish I could remember, but which were blurred by the adrenaline of the evening and the joyful tears ﬂowing from my eyes. We then spent the evening celebrating with my family. It was a night of bliss that I will remember for

Has my wedding planning process been unchallenging and unproblematic in between the normal demands of life, school and work? Not necessarily. But it has been a blast.

PHOTO BY LATISHA CARLSON

Local iQ writer Lindsey Little will marry her fiancée Jesse Maestes (left) in a February ceremony. Little’s advice: Part of planning for a wedding is learning to be flexible and staying calm. “I know now that something will definitely go wrong ... but I have prepared myself to go with the flow.”

the rest of my life. The wedding planning process began immediately. First we chose a date. After deciding on a chilly day in February, we determined that nothing would fit the season better than a winter wonderland theme. We are still hopeful that we will have a white wedding in Albuquerque and we’re tightly crossing our fingers for “just enough” snow. The Wool Warehouse, located in downtown Albuquerque, graciously opened its doors to us. After looking at many hotels, we appreciated the freedom that the Warehouse had to offer. As we met with the directors of the venue, we were excited to find out that the building itself was the only thing set in stone. Unlike hotels and other locations, the warehouse allows the bride and groom to choose their own gourmet caterer, which saved us over $9 per person (a huge amount when dealing with approximately 350 people). The spacious layout permits approximately 500 attendees, so we were not limited to inviting fewer guests than we had desired. We were also able to choose our own décor, linens and tableware, not only saving even more money, but also giving us the opportunity to add our own style to the venue. I quickly learned that it is not as difficult as everyone made it seem to have an elegant and inexpensive wedding all in one. The DIY trend allows the bride and groom to hand-tailor the wedding without breaking the bank, such as our pinecones that are spray-painted silver and sprinkled with glitter. One of the greatest helps has been to know generous married couples willing to lend out the items they acquired in their own wedding planning process. Most likely, nobody will ever use hundreds of the same sized vases, mason jars or tea light candles again, so they are more than happy to share with future brides. Once the centerpieces and decorating details were nailed down, it was time to find skilled and experienced local vendors to carry the plan out. We chose the talented local photographer Latisha Carlson (latishalyn. com) and Albuquerque videographer Drew Schrimsher (dcschrimsher.com). We were thrilled to come across gourmet caterers Darren Berry, Natalie Slade and Ian Lowe, who have created the delectable menu for our winter wonderland dinner. Hair and

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makeup for the bridesmaids and myself will be taken care of by my two favorite local (and truly brilliant) stylists, Brittany Moreno of Mark Pardo Salon in Nob Hill and Vanessa Sharp of the New Mexico Film Industry. After getting those particulars sorted out, Jesse and I registered with travelersjoy.com, a creative honeymoon planning website, where friends and family are able to give specific gifts toward the bride and groom’s vacation, such as skydiving or hot stone massages. With only five months to plan a wedding, the process has the tendency to quickly become hectic and overwhelming. I must say I was hardly surprised when I saw that the term “bridezilla” is now a word found in the dictionary. This term is defined as, “A brideto-be who focuses so much on the event that she becomes difficult and obnoxious.” Although this may be the censored version of what Urban Dictionary says about these manic brides, it touches on the central point that bridezillas are nuts. The wedding is now in less than a month, and I have yet to experience what it means to be a bridezilla, thank goodness, and the planning is still going great. I am definitely not saying that it wouldn’t have been possible to become a bride and Godzilla all in one; I have seen it happen much too often to the brides who are typically the least prone to anxiety and stress. Thankfully, I have caring friends and family who have been overly willing to spend their time helping with the planning and decorations, allowing Jesse and me the opportunity to relax and enjoy the premarriage journey. Has this planning process been unchallenging and unproblematic in between the normal demands of life, school and work? Not necessarily. But it has been a blast. I wholeheartedly believe in making the best out of everything in life, while expressing endless gratitude for the gifts and experiences with which I have been blessed. During an exciting journey such as this, my primary goal is to celebrate every moment and find joy even in the most stressful hour. And now, after all this planning, it’s time to party. I know now that something will definitely go wrong, maybe something major, but I have promised myself to go with the flow and enjoy every minute of the best day of my life.

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far, my favorite season, and offers more opportunity for unrepeatable creativity. For example, stage your small, more intimate winter wedding in a charming inn with a cozy fireplace. For a larger affair, look to an historic mansion or private club that will still have intimate warmth. Keep in mind, too, that the savings for having an off-season wedding can be half the cost of a traditional summer wedding. Choosing alternative days and seasons provides numerous benefits. You’re more likely to find the date you want, save money and avoid multiple weddings and crowded venues. You won’t regret it.

TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS There is no better time to honor your heritage than during your wedding. In northern Italy, it is customary that the couple walk to the wedding chapel together. For luck, abundance and a sweet marriage, a Greek bride carries a lump of sugar in her glove during the ceremony. English lavender (a symbol of love, loyalty and devotion) is often mixed into the Irish bride’s wedding ﬂowers. My most-loved custom comes from India, where the bride receives a meh ndi (henna tattoo). Meh ndi is an exotic nonpermanent tattoo of intricate patterns that decorate the bride’s hands and feet. Per tradition, the deeper the color, the deeper the bride’s love for her husband.

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The only limit with traditions and customs: don’t overdo it. Be subtle and tasteful, and incorporate cultural tastes and themes to reﬂect the couple’s ethnic ancestry and customs.

WEDDING TRIVIA This is a leap year, lovebirds. Long ago, women hoping to marry had to wait for their beaus to propose — except on one day: Feb. 29, which occurs every four years. According to English law, the day was simply “leapt over” and ignored. Since it had no legal status, formal traditions did not apply. Thus, quick-witted women took advantage of this quirk and proposed themselves. Go, girls! Elopements are at an all-time high. Couples are eloping for the sheer ease of it. Of course, the economy also plays a large part. I have designed many affordable, all-inclusive elopement packages that make the day (or night) unforgettable. Secret be known: I eloped, and it was absolutely fantastic. One of the best tools I’ve found for discovering ideas and gathering information is The Top 100 Wedding Blogs of 2011, presented by BrideTide (bridetide.com). Cheers! Here’s to a happy wedding. Best wishes for a lovely life together. Sheli Armstrong is the owner of SoireeQ, Special Event Artistry. To inquire about wedding and event planning, email her at sheli@soireeq.com and visit soireeq.com. She is currently writing a book about her custom weddings from the last 20 years, featuring anecdotes, tips and tricks of the trade.

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THU Austin’s Grupo Fantasma has been touring for a decade, building a reputation for great live shows. In the past year the group has also been recognized for its studio work — Grupo Fantasma’s 2011 record <>El Existential<> earned a Grammy for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album.

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Grammy-winning, Austin-based ensemble builds reputation as ‘one of the sickest live bands ever’ BY SHAVONE OTERO

City Limits Music Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Calgary Folk Music Festival, SXSW and the South Padre International Music Festival, to name a few.

rumpet, rhythm percussion, jounce snare, beat drum and guitarra thrum thrum, brassy trombone to baritone saxophone. And congas! Play that Amidst the fame, these hard-working, talented funky Latin soul and cumbiaaa, ay! guys remain humble and dedicated to their work as musicians. The band was en route on Get ready to move because Grupo Fantasma tour when they heard they won knows how to bring the ﬁesta. the Grammy for El Existential, for Don’t believe it? Ask none other PREVIEW example, and celebrated with cold than Prince, who has performed beers at a gas station. with Grupo Fantasma at his own Grupo Las Vegas venue, the 3121 Club, “As fun as it was to drink cheap Fantasma and often includes the band at his champagne and beers on a bus, I WITH MEXICAN after-party jam sessions. would much rather have been at DUBWISER This Austin-based 10-piece Latin the Grammys for sure,” admitted 8p, Fri., Jan. 27 orchestra has been performing guitarist Adrian Quesada in a El Rey Theater to the beat of its own congas for recent interview with Local iQ. 620 Central NW, more than a decade, playing a “There’s nothing like being in 505.242.2353 unique blend of Afro-funk, bolero, the moment and hearing your $15-$20 jazz, folklore and psychedelia. name called out in real time for Tickets: holdmyticket. The band self-produced its latest something like that. We were com album, El Existential, in May trying to stream it online at a ampconcerts.org grupofantasma.com 2010, which spun into a web of truck stop with a terrible Internet victorious harmony and led to a connection. I was on the phone Grammy for Best Latin Rock or with my wife who was watching Alternative Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards. it at a much better connection and said — I’ll never forget these words — ‘You won an f*n Grupo Fantasma emerged in 2000 from two Grammy!’” Austin acts, The Blue Noise Band and The Blimp, and in its energetic and exuberant Quesada continued, “At the time, the band was current incarnation, has played at the ALMA going through a bit of a funk. Times were tough, Awards (American Latino Media Arts), Austin money was slim and here we were approaching

the 10 year mark of the band. We couldn’t help but start to question what we were doing and be self-reﬂective at a moment like that,” he said.

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Even before the Grammy, the band had grown to be recognized as a sensational and talented band. Grupo Fantasma has been described as “an orgy of creative musicianship” (San Francisco Weekly) and “one of the sickest live bands ever” (Philadelphia Weekly).

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The band performed in Albuquerque just last year, but promises to deliver something new to local fans.

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Bass player Greg Gonzalez told Local iQ, “A great show, featuring a wide variety of instruments and tight arrangements seamlessly blending sounds and styles in an orgasmic dance party of infectious rhythm. We will also be playing new and unreleased material that fans can hear live before it’s been recorded.”

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Throwing down on the ones and twos at El Rey will be Mexican Dubwiser, internationally known as Dubwise Selecta, who is a good friend of Grupo Fantasma and a DJ from Monterrey, Mexico, who has shared stages and toured with Manu Chao, DJ Krush, DJ Vadim and Ocote Soul Sounds.

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Orale, ‘Burque, let’s show them how we get rowdy and reciprocate the good time! Give una gran bienvenida to Grupo Fantasma as they return to Albuquerque. Palabra arriba.

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DJ Devin TOP 40 9p, $20 for men Cheenah Lounge at Santa Ana Star Casino

Gonzalo SPANISH 9p-1a, FREE The Cube

Breaking Blue FOLK/AMERICANA 6:30-9:30p, FREE

MUSIC

LIV E M USIC Club Warehouse

THU

Slo Burnin COUNTRY WESTERN 8p-1a, FREE

The Cube

The Tumbleweeds COUNTRY/WESTERN 6:30-9:30p, FREE

The Cooperage

ABQ Brew Pub

El Paseo Bar & Grill

Noms JAZZ/BLUES 9p, $5

Ladies Night with DJ Shattaman 8p, FREE

Ballroom Blitz ROCK/COVERS 9p, FREE

Bone Orchard AMERICANA/FOLK/ GOTHIC 9p, $5

Blackbird Buvette

Launchpad

KGB Club 10p, FREE

El Rey Theater

Cowgirl BBQ

Brokencyde, August King, Tropical Girls, Rogue Mars 9p, $13

Grupo Fantasma 8p, $15-$20

Trevor McSpadden COUNTRY WESTERN 6p, FREE Lonesome Heroes ALT COUNTRY 8p, FREE

Cowgirl BBQ

Imbibe

DJ Rotation 10p, FREE Jazzbah

Milo Jaramillo & Friends 9p-1a, $10 after 10p

Launchpad

Jungle One, Mic Deli, Video Games, Peoples Republic 9p, $4

Launchpad

Teenage Werewolves, 5 Star Motelles, Glitter Dick 9p, FREE

Low Spirits

The Ragbirds, Fast Heart Mart 9p, $6

Leo’s

Marcello’s Chophouse

The Electric Edric Project ROCK 9p-1a, FREE

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

Low Spirits

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

The Real Matt Jones 9p, FREE

O’Niell’s (Heights)

Marcello’s Chophouse

Los Radiators ACOUSTIC FOLK/BLUES 8-10p, FREE

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

St. Clair Winery and Bistro

Open Mic Night hosted by Shelly 7-11p, FREE

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro

Molly’s

We Can Duet 1:30-5p, FREE Stil Rockin 5:30-9:30p, FREE Monte Vista Fire Station

Todd Tijerina 6-9p, FREE

He’s My Brother She’s My Sister return to Albuquerque on Wed., Feb. 1 for a performance at Low Spirits (2823 2nd NW, 505.344.9555, lowspiritslive.com). The Los Angeles-based act melds classic folk with modern pop in an effortlessly ebullient fashion, sure to incite a shiny happy dance party. Opening acts are Young Lungs and The Blurts. Show at 9p. Tickets are $8, available at holdmyticket.com. For info and music, visit hesmybrothershesmysister.com

Sina Soul and the Sweet Life FUNK/ R&B/SOUL 9p-12a, FREE DJ Chil TOP 40 9p, $10 for men

MON 30

Marcello’s Chophouse

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

Open Mic Night hosted by Shelly 7-9p, FREE Molly’s

Tom Cat 1:30-5p, FREE Odd Dog 5:30-9:30p, FREE O’Niell’s (Nob Hill)

Los Radiators ACOUSTIC FOLK/BLUES 4-7p, FREE St. Clair Winery and Bistro

Natural Vibe 6-9:30p, FREE Uptown Sports Bar

DJ Shattaman 9p, FREE

SAT FRI

Shane Wallin 7-10p, FREE Monte Vista Fire Station

Duke City Saints ROCK/FUNK/SOUL 8p, FREE

Sweet Life 9:30p, FREE

ABQ Brew Pub

Qbar

Malarky’s

Mine Shaft Tavern

Blackbird Buvette

The Booze Bombs 7-1op, FREE

Blackbird Buvette

Journeys in Belly Dance 6p, FREE No Fun Dance Party 10p, FREE CoolWater Fusion

Popejoy Hall

Blackbird Buvette

Blackbird Karaoke 9p, FREE

Sol Santa Fe

Cooperage

Cowgirl BBQ

Sunshine Theater

New Mexico Philharmonic performs Dvorak’s New World Symphony 6p, $17.50-$62.50

One Foot In 5:30-9:30p, FREE

The Joe Silva Group 6p, FREE The MashUp Test with DJ Kent 10p, FREE Joanie & The Combo Special JAZZ/ BLUES 9p, $5

Corrales Brewery Bistro

Steve Aoki, Datsik 8p, $30

Scalo II Bar

Cowgirl Karaoke hosted by Michele Leidig 9p, FREE

The Fred Eaglesmith Traveling Steam Show featuring the Fabulous Ginn Sisters 7:30p, $19

Boris and the Salt Licks COUNTRY/ SWING 8:30p, FREE

El Rey

St. Clair Winery and Bistro

Impending Doom 6p, $10

Joani & Darin 6-9p, FREE

Felonious Groove Foundation FUNK/ LATIN/ROCK 8p, $5

Sol Santa Fe

Launchpad

Crystal Bowersox, Jono Manson 8p, $15

Maylene & The Sons of Disaster, Lionize, SuperGiant 8p, $10

South Broadway Cultural Center

Marcello’s Chophouse

Blues with Lil Rev 7-9p, FREE

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

Scalo II Bar

Jade Masque LATIN/ROCK 8:30p, FREE St. Clair Winery and Bistro

Soul Patrol 6-9:30p, FREE Uptown Sports Bar

DJ Shattaman 9p, FREE

SAT

Blackbird Buvette

Cosmic Dancing with Brendangerous and Nicolatron 10p, FREE Blue Tower Lounge

Gimme Sum OLD SCHOOL/NEW SCHOOL/R&B 5p-2a, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge

The DA, The Rawdogs, Sean Lucy and Banshee River, Wildwood 8p-2a, FREE Cheenah Lounge - Santa Ana Star Casino

The Memphis P-Tails BLUES 9p, FREE

Patty Littleﬁeld & Co 6-9:30p, FREE Uptown Sports Bar

Karaoke 9p, FREE Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro

Jackie Zamora Brazilian Jazz Band 9:30p, FREE

SUN 29 Blackbird Buvette

Club Warehouse

World Famous $4 Brunch featuring Kimo and Friends 12p, FREE

Cool Water Fusion

Shane Wallin SOUL/POP/ROCK 6-8p, FREE The Cooperage

Son Como Son SALSA 9:30p, $7 Cowgirl BBQ

Bluegrass Jam hosted by Cathy Faber 1-4p, FREE Sean Healen WESTERN ROCK 8p, $5

Covenant Presbyterian Church

Southwest Pickers BLUEGRASS 7p, $10-$15 Cowgirl BBQ

Cowgirl Brunch with Zenobia GOSPEL/R&B 12-3p, FREE The Bill Hearne Duo CLASSIC COUNTRY 8p, FREE Il Vicino Canteen Brewery

Imbibe

Keith Sanchez SONGWRITER 3-6p, FREE

DJ Rotation 10p, FREE

Jazzbah

Jazz Brunch with Rick Fairbanks Duo 11a, FREE

Entourage Jazz 9p-1a, $10 after 10p

Launchpad

Jinja

Mike Pinto, Reviva 8p, $8

Peacemakers FOLK/ORIGINALS/AMERICANA 7-10p, FREE

Low Spirits

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Spankey Lee 6-9p, FREE CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

Hot Rod Hillbillys and Hi Lo Tones 8p

Blackbird Buvette

Geeks Who Drink 6p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Tiki Tuesdays featuring Stem Ivory 8p-2a, FREE Cowgirl BBQ

Sean Costanza COUNTRY/ALT COUNTRY 8p, FREE Imbibe

Birthday Party for Elvis with DJ Automatic & Drummer Camilo Quinones 9p, FREE Launchpad

Striges, Supercabra, Easy Now, Dave 12 9p, $4 Molly’s

Kyle Martin 5:30-9:30p, FREE Scalo II Bar

Wildewood ALT COUNTRY 8p, FREE Sunshine Theater

Social Distortion, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, The Sharks 8p, $35 Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro

John Patrick Nieto Duo 8p, FREE

WED 1

Mine Shaft Tavern

Blackbird Buvette

The Ruebarbs SOULFUL BLUES 3-7p, FREE

Sean Costanza 10p, FREE

Low Spirits

O’Niell’s (Nob Hill)

Ryan McGarvey 8p, $8

Curio Cowboys FOLK/ROCK 4-7p, FREE

Chimney Choir EXPERIMENTAL FOLK 8p, FREE

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

St. Clair Winery and Bistro

Mine Shaft Tavern

Sunday Chatter (formerly Church of Beethoven)

Laura Lee & Co. 6-9p, FREE

Cowgirl BBQ

Launchpad

The Coma Recovery, Futilitarian, Roo, Halcyon 9p, $4 Low Spirits

Le Chat Lunatique 10:30a, $5-$15

He’s My Brother She’s My Sister, Young Lungs, The Blurts 9p, $8

Molly’s

The Kosmos

Marcello’s Chophouse

Rock Bottom 1:30-5p, FREE The Impalas 5:30-9:30p, FREE

Le Chat Lunatique GYPSY JAZZ 10a, $5-$15

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

The Family Coal BLUEGRASS 7-11p, FREE

Tumbao SALSA 9:30p, $7

TUE 31

Eve of an End CD Release Party featuring Requiem Mass, Walls Within, Fall to Ash 9p, $5 Marcello’s Chophouse

Cowgirl BBQ

Shane Wallin SOUL/POP/ROCK 6-8p, FREE

St. Clair Winery and Bistro

Gonzalo SPANISH 9p-1a, FREE DJ Shurbeat R&B/HIP HOP/OLD SCHOOL/NEW SCHOOL 9p-1a, FREE

Molly’s

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MUSIC

LIVE M U SI C CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21

O’Niell’s (Nob Hill)

Cowgirl BBQ

Sunday Chatter (formerly Church of Beethoven)

The Railyard Reunion Bluegrass Band BLUEGRASS 2-5p, FREE Jaka WORLD BEAT 8p, $12 Launchpad

The Lemonheads, The Shining Twins, Lousy Robot 9p, $12

Genghis Barbie ALL FEMALE HORN EXPERIENCE

10:30a, $5-$15

Malarky’s

MON

Duke City Saints ROCK/FUNK/SOUL 9p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette

Marcello’s Chophouse

Blackbird Karaoke 9p, FREE

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

Shanti Ananda Tribute with a silent auction 5p-1a, FREE Molly’s

Coast 1:30-5p, FREE Dangerous Curvz 5:30-9:30p, FREE Sol Santa Fe

Anthony Leon & The Chain, Imperial Rooster, Todd & The Fox 8p, $5 St. Clair Winery and Bistro

No Exit 6-9:30p, FREE Uptown Sports Bar

Karaoke 9p, FREE

Cowgirl BBQ

Cowgirl Karaoke hosted by Michele Leidig 9p, FREE Low Spirits

Wildewood, Crimea, Crimea, Tom Nevers Field 8p, FREE Molly’s

Sean Costanza AMERICANA/COUNTRY 5:309:30p, FREE

TUE 7

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro

Blackbird Buvette

Sugar On Top 9:30p, FREE

Geeks Who Drink 6p, FREE Groove the Dig with Old School John Mod FREAKBEAT/GARAGE 9p, FREE

SUN

Los Radiators FOLK/ROCK 4-7p, FREE

Michigan-based act The Ragbirds, a freewheeling, devil-may-care quintet that wields a mighty and exuberant world-pop sword, will perform at Low Spirits (2823 2nd NW, lowspiritslive.com) on Thu., Feb 2 with longtime local folk outﬁt Fast Heart Mart. Show at 9p. 21+. Tickets are $6, available at holdmyticket.com.

Cowgirl BBQ

Blackbird Buvette

Russell Sharf’s Jazz Explosion 8p, FREE

World Famous $4 Brunch 12p, FREE

El Rey

Cowgirl BBQ

Candye Kane 8p, $15-$18

Boris McCutcheon-Townes Van Zandt Brunch COUNTRY/FOLK 12-3p, FREE Sara Petite AMERICAN ROOTS 8p, FREE

Launchpad

Low Spirits

WED

Molly’s

Steve Kinebrew 5:30-9:30p, FREE South Broadway Cultural Center

Body Language 9p, FREE

Blue Pilgrims: Eric Bibb & Guy Davis 7:309:30p, FREE

Molly’s

Cowgirl BBQ

St. Clair Winery and Bistro

The John Carey Band 8p, FREE

Ray’s Super Bowl Party 2p, FREE

Acoustic Jam featuring Rick Raul 5:309:30p, FREE

Low Spirits

Dianna Hughes, Michael Anthony, Milo Jaramillo 6-9p, FREE

Mine Shaft Tavern

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro

The Distant Rumblers AMERICANA/ROCK 3-7p, FREE

Sweet and Lowdown 8p, FREE

Emilie Autumn 8p, $13

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Blackbird Buvette

Dear Rabbit and Animals in the Dark 9p, $5

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smart MUSIC

t’s a shame The Lemonheads does not The Lemonheads get more recognition for its years of hard 9p, Sat., Feb. 4 work. The alternative power pop band, Launchpad led by Evan Dando, has been around for 618 Central SW, 25 years now, save a hiatus from 1997 to 505.764.8887 2005. There’s a loveable simplicity to The Lemonheads. The band doesn’t really use any $12 ﬂashy guitar riffs or wailing vocals, just some Tickets: strumming acoustics, slightly overdriven holdmyticket.com guitars, Dando’s unmistakable vocals and launchpadrocks.com a rhythm section that complements and thelemonheads.net completes the trademarked sound. It isn’t often that a band’s album from 1992 remains relevant and inﬂuential, but The Lemonheads made something special with It’s a Shame About Ray. Not only is the album one of its most successful releases, it’s the album that will be played in its entirety at shows on their 2012 tour, including the stop in Albuquerque. More recently, The Lemonheads released an LP of covers titled Varshons in 2009, exhibiting the band’s ability to rework hits from artists like Christina Aguilera, Townes Van Zandt and GG Allin and make them its own. Their performance of It’s a Shame About Ray will be a good reminder of why the easy-going blend of power pop, alternative and punk remains relevant in 2012. —Justin De La Rosa

teve Aoki is a one-man act who has grown in recent years to become synonymous with electronic dance music. Aoki sets himself apart from the rest of the DJ pack with a signature sound that is hard to label by genre. Sure, he delves in electro house, but he progressively blends a tasteful mix of indie, dubstep and techno into his mashed-up mixes. Combine Aoki’s diverse musical styling with his seamlessly smooth song-to-song transitions, and it’s easy to understand how he landed himself a spot on 2011’s list of the top DJs in the world. His tunes play out like a story. Aoki has collaborated with some of the bigger names from all ends of the musical spectrum, like Lil’ Jon, Blink 182’s Travis Barker, Rivers Cuomo of Weezer and DJ Tiesto. Through his numerous collaborations, mash-ups and remixes, Aoki has made it nearly impossible to ignore his success, no matter how listeners might feel about celebrity DJs. He is kicking off 2012 with the release of Wonderland, his latest full-length work that was three years in the making, and includes collaborations with will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas and LMFAO. When he comes to the Duke City, it would be in your best interest to stop what you’re doing and catch the bass that Steve Aoki is about to drop. —Justin De La Rosa Steve Aoki 8p, Fri., Jan. 27 Sunshine Theater 120 Central SW, 505.764.0249 $30

Tickets: holdmyticket. com steveaoki.com sunshinetheaterlive.com

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ocial Distortion stands as one of the Social Distortion last great bands of the early ‘80s punk 8p, Tue., Jan. 31 scene to still function as recognizable Sunshine Theater versions of its early incarnation. On a 120 Central SW, seemingly endless tour schedule, Mike 505.764.0249 Ness and company are intent on reminding $35 underachievers that it’s cool to lose, while Tickets: holdmyticket. snubbing society conventions. com Though the band lineup for Social Distortion socialdistortion.com has at times resembled a revolving-door sunshinetheaterlive.com of epic proportions, fear not — Ness has consistently staffed his outfit with musicians who are more than up to the challenge. With a unique brand of rock ‘n’ roll infused with elements of country, blues and ‘50s pop, Social Distortion has separated itself from the garden-variety punk bands by never quite fitting into an easily cataloged mold. It is hard to believe that, over the course of 30 years, Social D has released less than 10 studio recordings. Yet, its seventh LP, last year’s Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes, finds the seminal punk veterans at the top of its game. Fans, both old and new, are advised to ready themselves for an oldschool punk throwdown. —Charlie Crago

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BOOKS

Book provides unique perspective on Navajo culture teacher and has been invited to lead some workshops in creative writing in places like the Navajo boarding school re you an Indian?” Curly-brown-haired and in Kaibeto, Ariz. “One of the teachers had read one of light-skinned Jim Kristofic hears what he the stories in the book to her seventh grade class and the calls “The Question” regularly. He starts kids just loved it,” Kristofic said, referring to “You Will his recently released memoir Navajos Wear Get Your Scar,” a chapter in the book. “The students were Nikes: A Reservation Life explaining why people would re-telling that story to me … and wanted to see the scar on assume he’s anything other than a typical White kid, and my hand. It was pleasantly weird.” by the end of the journey of his young life on a Navajo reservation, readers may Since the intended audience for the REVIEW believe he is indeed a bit Native American. memoir is primarily Navajos, the author said he’s been pleased to have many Kristofic’s mother was enamored with all Navajos Wear Navajo Facebook fans. “The book has things Indian, including bear fetishes and Nikes: A made me feel more connected to where gold-rimmed collectors plates, and as a I’m from,” Kristofic said, telling about nurse, she leaped at the rare opportunity Reservation to work in a hospital in Ganado, Ariz., a girl who posted on his Facebook page, Life in the 1980s. Moving her two unwilling recounting how she and her mother were BY JIM KRISTOFIC young boys with her from Pittsburgh, fighting over the book while driving to 2011, University of New Kristofic’s mother eagerly immerses their New Mexico ranch at Sheep Springs. Mexico Press herself in the “rez-town” life on the Navajo “It made me laugh and wish I was in Paperback, 230 pp. reservation in the Four Corners area and jeans and boots, ready to go out and herd $19.95 instills her appreciation of the place in ISBN-13: 978-0826349477 some sheep in the sagebrush.” them as well. Kristofic said he’s not finished with Like living in a foreign country, life on the topic that’s near to his heart. He’s the reservation teaches the author about working on a young adult series set on the Navajo culture, language and being a “white apple” among reservation — “Think comic book superheroes in the Wild the locals. And being a youngster, Kristofic is able to West,” he said — and a collection of supernatural stories assimilate, make friends and learn the ways of the Navajo and a children’s book that draws on traditional Navajo in his formative years. values and is illustrated by a Navajo artist. In a recent interview with Local iQ, Kristofic said the Kristofic challenges stereotypes and shares traditions in response to the book from his hometown and Navajo Navajos Wear Nikes. It’s a readable, enjoyable memoir that communities has been positive. The author is a provides a unique insider’s experience of Navajo culture.

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BOOKS

Liebling offers an Ernie Pyle alternative BY JIM MAHER

s a holder of a bachelor’s degree in American history, and having a special interest in World War II history — and also having visited many of the sites discussed in this book during my own military service — I was eager to read these first-hand accounts of a real war correspondent. I expected the focus of this book to be the actual fighting in Europe and North Africa, but was pleasantly surprised to find that A.J. Liebling’s dispatches to the New Yorker magazine touched on the personalities REVIEW of the Liebling’s individuals he encountered: War: World American GIs War II Disand Allied patches of soldiers, officers and A.J. Liebling enlisted men, EDITED BY JAMES and the people BARBOUR, GARY and cultures of SCHARNHORST AND the locations FRED B. WARNER he travelled to University of New Mexico Press, 2011 before, during Hardcover cloth, 292 pp and after the $50 war. ISBN: 978-0-8263-4905-7 Liebling has not been wellpublicized as a “war correspondent” mainly because his postwar writings often were more highly recognized. The editors of this book carefully selected representative Liebling’s dispatches and then organized them chronologically to cover Liebling’s war correspondent period from 1939— when the New Yorker sent him to London to cover the beginnings of the war — to his pre-war, wartime and post-war experiences. Liebling paints vivid pictures of Paris before, during and after the fall of France; his North Africa adventures; the Normandy invasion and its aftermath; and finally, his return to

his beloved Paris in 1950. Liebling’s downto-earth writing style, colorful descriptions of places and events, and perceptive portrayals of the people he encountered along the way make this an entertaining and educational account of his personal view of World War II. And yes, Liebling does recount some of the actual battlefield events that he observed. But that is not the real focal point of his writings. I found it difficult to put this book down for very long and thoroughly enjoyed every word. The editors did a fine job of sorting through Liebling’s dispatches, selecting those that were the most representative, entertaining and insightful, and placing them in a sequence that makes sense to the reader. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in World War II, it is a pleasant departure from the battlefield narratives one often encounters, and provides insight into what life was really like for many soldiers and civilians during that tumultuous time in the history of our world.

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HEALTH

Think twice before taking the cold plunge

he Winter Solstice is long past, and recent balmy days have at times made this New Mexico January feel like March. But this is still the time of year for warm ﬁres, hot tubs and hot totties. In fact, my wife and I indulged in these warming niceties at Ojo Caliente recently. Believe me when I tell you it was cold out. There was snow on the ground, every exhale was marked by billows of condensation and icicles attempted to freeze my eyelashes together. While I soaked and relaxed in the hot waters of Ojo, doing all I could to avoid the cold, I noticed a few brave guests hopping into a cold plunge pool! The beneﬁts of hot tubs and mineral baths are not only well-documented in medical literature, but easily understood by all when soaking. However, what in the world is the deal with plunging into ice-cold water? As I relaxed and soaked in my piping hot mineral spring tub, I concluded jumping into ice cold water only

confirms craziness, hard nipples and shrinkage. Soaking in hot water and plunging in cold water has been enjoyed by people of many cultures. Some Native Americans participate in this ritual, along with Scandinavians and Russians, to name a few. Plungaplooza in Chesapeak Bay, Maryland is an annual cold winter plunge by nearly 10,000 people to raise money for the Special Olympics. Clearly people are plunging into cold water; but is it beneficial? Is it dangerous? There is very little literature on the benefits

of cold plunges. Ice baths have been used by athletes to sooth sore muscles and improve recovery time. These methods have been studied exhaustively and still remain controversial. Ice baths are very different from cold plunges. Athletes’ bodies are slowly cooled over minutes and their heads are rarely submerged. Overall, the medical literature supports the use of ice baths for competitive athletes. Cold plunges, on the other hand, are an immediate immersion and cooling of body temperature. There are countless claims of the health beneﬁts of cold plunges. Claims range from improving hair and skin health, depression, energy, immunity and circulation. There is little medical research to support any of these claims. However, just because something is unstudied does not necessarily make it untrue. Many of us have felt the exhilaration and burst of energy after a cold shower. What is well-documented

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about cold plunge immersion is an increase in blood catecholamines (like adrenaline) by more than 300 percent. This may explain the beneﬁts to depression and energy. Unfortunately, adrenaline is also associated with increased blood pressure and arrhythmias. There are many medical studies that have documented sudden cardiac death and increased risk of drowning in cold water. Plunging into icy cold water may be exciting and exhilarating; but come on, I am sure you can think of something that isn’t so drastic. As a physician, I cannot recommend cold plunges due to the well-documented risk. As a sane person, I recommend continuing to soak and relax in the hot tub. Dr. Abinash Achrekar (Dr. Ash) is an Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Internal Medicine, and Public Health at the University of New Mexico. Send any comments or questions to Dr. Ash to abinash@local-iQ.com.

PETS

Pooches adapt to limited space with training Q: Why is it always the dog’s fault? I continually hear different excuses that pet owners give for their dog’s less than desirable behavior. One is that they either live in an apartment or their yard is too small. They tell me, “If only he had a ranch so he could run all day.” A: Trust me, a bigger yard does not make a better dog. While exercise is crucial for dogs, whether or not you have a yard is not an excuse for bad doggie manners. If the size of your outdoor space is directly related to how well your dog behaves, how would you explain the thousands of dogs that happily co-exist with their owners in Manhattan? Recently someone told me that when they adopted their dog it was calm and they were able to pet him. Now, anytime they reach for their dog he runs away dashing all over the house for a game of chase. The owner

reported that his dog’s temperament “changed” after they had him home for a few weeks. Temperament does not change, but new behaviors can be learned and inadvertently reinforced. This is typically the case and cannot be blamed on the size of the outdoor space available to your dog. We have three dogs. On our daily walks we go past apartments and encounter a variety of dogs residing in these dwellings. The behavior of these apartment dogs is no different than

dogs that live in homes with big yards. In fact, in many cases they are better behaved. When we lived in the East Mountains I encountered many dogs that had acres where they could run all day and really stretch their legs. In many cases, these dogs were not better behaved. The amount of time they spent with their owners, and how they were taught to behave and had their social needs met, was the difference. Trust me, dogs aren’t thinking, “Oh good, more property to run around on, so I won’t steal that thawing chicken from the kitchen counter!” So why are city dogs often as happy as country dogs? Apartment dwellers or those with small yards (like me) can’t and don’t want to leave their canine companions alone in the yard. Instead, we spend lots of quality time with our pets exercising, training and teaching them what behavior we expect. Dogs crave guidance and attention.

When people get fed up with how their dog behaves in the home, they think putting them outside is the solution. Instead of confronting the behavior, the owner is simply moving their problem to a new location. Rather than jumping on people, stealing food off counters or chewing inappropriately in your home, your dog is digging in the yard, barking excessively or running the fence after other dogs or people. So instead of using the size or lack of outdoor space as an excuse for your dog’s behavior, give your dog the training and guidance they crave and need. By doing so, you will strengthen the bond you have with your dog and create a positive, loving relationship that will last a lifetime. Animal Humane offers a variety of pet behavior and training services at low or no cost to pet owners. Visit the “Behavior Services” tab at animalhumanenm.org for full details.

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PROFILE

PHOTOS BY ADRIA MALCOM

The Party Trolley is a mini bus that travels door to door around Albuquerque, providing safe and affordable transportation for people who want to visit bars and nightclubs without worrying about driving. Riders can draw on the chalkboard interior walls or dance in the aisle. The Party Trolley was conceived by owner Paul Aitken (right).

Party on wheels Duke City business blends fun and affordability for a safe night on the town graffiti-splattered interior. The trolley features an open floor plan, with seating for 16 he costs of taxis and DWIs in Albuquerque are around the perimeter and poles attached along the ceiling, so abundantly higher than anyone would wish, but additional standing customers can brace themselves during the owners of The Party Trolley have created a fun solution — a safe, cheap and social way to transport the ride. And of course there’s a pumping sound system and blue nighttime lighting for the complete party experience. party-goers to their favorite bars, clubs and restaurants. “The inside is decorated to enhance the trolley, As a Prague resident for 10 years, where and the outside has digital TV screens which public transportation was utilized regularly, are made for advertising,” said Aitken in an Paul Aitken quickly saw the need, when he The Party interview with Local iQ. The digital screens moved to Albuquerque, for a safe and guiltgive a lively feel to the bus exterior at night, free way to go out drinking. His idea: The Trolley and provide another revenue stream for the Party Trolley, a miniature bus designed to 505.433.7386 business. carry groups of revelers door to door, which Reservations: began running routes last June. “If companies would like to get ahead of estelle@party-trolley.com, by phone or website the competition, they can put their logo or Part of The Party Trolley’s pitch is responsible party-trolley.com advertisement on the outside,” Aitken said. partying. “DWI cost = $5,000, Party Trolley “We are the only mobile digital advertising Ride = $5. Just think about that one,” says The firm in the state of New Mexico.” Party Trolley website. And part of the pitch is just that it’s fun. The Party Trolley operates in three zones, with pricing based on a per-zone basis. Zone 1 extends from 12th The journey to the rider’s destination is an exhilarating Street to San Pedro, Gibson to I-40, and rides within that experience by itself on the trolley. Writable and erasable zone are $5 a person. This service typically focuses in the chalkboard paint cover the interior bus walls, which inspires Downtown and Nob Hill areas and serves a younger crowd. creativity and allows riders to leave a piece of their mind — or their art — inside the bus. The result is a seemingly Zone 2 includes Zone 1, and also extends east to Eubank and

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north to Montgomery, and trips to those further areas are $7.50. Zone 3 is everything else in the city, and those rides run $10. The greatest part is that the fare never increases like it may in taxis; you have one set rate for each rider and each zone, keeping the costs at a minimum. Those who have used the service say they’d do it again in a heartbeat. “A group of about 17 of us went to Slate Street Café for dinner on New Year’s Eve and we needed a way to get around to the bars in Albuquerque,” said Justin Flam, rider of The Party Trolley. “Every time we boarded, we were only charged $5 per person, and there was a lot of ﬂexibility given for the schedule to pick up and drop off. It was also really fun for a group of people because music was playing and they didn’t care that we were dancing and we were all able to pile in comfortably.” As people ﬁnd out more and more about The Party Trolley, the popularity is increasing and it’s booking up quickly. Reservations are encouraged. Whether you are looking for a safe ride home or an exciting new way to get around Albuquerque, The Party Trolley may just be your best bet. It is an alternative means of transportation that won’t break the bank and will get you where you want to go in style and safety.

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THROUGH FEB. 19: EXHIBITION

The new 516 Arts exhibit New Mexico Showcase features works in a variety of mediums by artists living in all corners of the state, and includes (clockwise from left) “Push-Pull” by Ted Larsen, “In Waiting” by Antonio Ramon and “Mutations” by Valerie Roybal.

Celebrating 5 with 80 516 Arts returns to its roots with new exhibit featuring wide array of artists from all corners of New Mexico BY CHLOË WINEGAR-GARRETT

ew Mexico is a land rich with traditional and contemporary art, ancient methods and experimental creative procedures, urban and rural living, all without one single deﬁnition of how all of this ties together. It is this melting pot of aesthetics and ideas that has distinquished New Mexico within the art world for centuries, spanning across many diverse cultures and time periods. Artists living here have a chance to breathe pure air, be entranced by natural landscapes and escape large, crowded cities.

When 516 Arts opened ﬁve years ago, its ﬁrst exhibit featured New Mexican artists. It is only appropriate that Executive Director Suzanne Sbarge chose to celebrate this anniversary with an 80-person New Mexico Showcase, juried by art critic Peter Frank of Los Angeles. The whole process has been incredibly condensed: Calls for submissions were sent out last August, the deadline for artists was December, and this showcase will be put together within a shocking two weeks. However, the gallery has many devoted employees and volunteers who will guarantee a successful installation. This will be the highest number of pieces ever shown at 516 Arts. Works in the show include everything from a skeleton-boot sculpture entitled Love and Death in the Desert by Alison Green to a depressing photograph of a child

stranded in a retail parking lot named In Waiting by Antonio Ramon. A thought-provoking video by Brian Konefsky entitled Does Anyone Ever Really Quit? will show, and Harriet Yale Russell from Cuba will present her mysterious drawing Night Comes to the Garden #2. Many more artists will bring their diverse styles and topics, and every art material will hold a place in this exposition. In an interview with Local iQ, Sbarge said she believes that the space will successfully fall into place even with the amount of works that will be shown. “There is such a lively and diverse scene in this state. It’s mind-boggling how many strong artists are living and working here in New Mexico.” The emerging and established artists’ work was chosen by Frank, who has a high interest in American art, specifically within New Mexico. He describes his position as show jurist to Local iQ this way: New Mexico “Judging artworks is not a casting call, but the process of winnowing Showcase down a particular assembly of objects down to a smaller assembly … OPENING: it is not simply a like-it-don’t-like-it exercise in self-indulgence.” He carefully decided which pieces would best enforce the flavor of New 6p, Sat., Feb. 4 Mexico, but without a concrete theme. 516 ARTS 516 Central SW, While Frank will not be able to see the pieces in person until they are 505.242.1445 on the wall, he hopes that “given the variety of means, messages and Free mindsets in my selection, I want viewers to take away from the works 516arts.org a sense of — what, ecstatic confusion? Confused ecstasy? A sense that current artistic discourse permits anything to be said in any manner, as long as what is said is said eloquently and efficiently.” There will be a special session focusing on seven honoree female artists, women being a vital part of New Mexico art, in Frank’s eyes. “No art scene in America has been shaped more historically by women, not simply as patrons but artists. The American West has provided a supportive environment overall to women artists, and if I identify any state specifically with art by women, it’s New Mexico.” Each piece in New Mexico Showcase adds up to a mixture of different aesthetics, themes and styles, with a multitude of daring and innovative contemporary art pieces. The artists represent over 30 different cities and towns across the state. Without a doubt, the New Mexico Showcase will inspire and motivate its visitors, just like the many other exciting shows at this venue during its first five years.

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Untitled XII: Photographs from the Lost Years and Waterproofs Features images from The Lost Years and Waterproofs, two recently published portfolios. Highlights the work of 10 artists who met while taking classes at the School of Art and Design at Santa Fe Community College. 12-4p, Mon.-Fri., FREE THE BOND HOUSE MUSEUM 706 BOND, 505.500.7126

untitledxii.com/exhibition THROUGH JAN. 28: PERFORMANCE

The Teacher Show Imagine three of the most exciting solo performers in the country coming together to share an evening of music, songs, comedy and to celebrate their shared love and frustration for teaching. 8p, Thu. & Fri.; 6p, Sat.; Prices TBA THEATRE X UNM’S FINE ART BUILDING, 505.925.5858

tricklock/com/revolutions THROUGH JAN. 31: EXHIBITION

King Kong vs. Godzilla An invitational theme show inspired by the epic battles of the lifelong ﬁctional adversaries. 11a-6p, Mon.Sat.; 12-5p, Sun., FREE MARIPOSA GALLERY 3500 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.6828

mariposa-gallery.com THROUGH JAN. 26: EXHIBITION

Encaustic and Silk Albuquerque artists Evey Jones and Harriette Tsosi explore the media of encaustic (pigmented wax) and silk in two exhibitions. 10a-4p, Mon.-Fri., FREE THE HARWOOD ART CENTER 1114 7TH NW, 505.242.6367

THROUGH JAN. 31: EXHIBITION

The Social Baby Art historians will cheer as David Hoyt pays homage to Eadweard Muybridge and others in a solo show of digital photographs. 11a-5p, Mon.Sat.; FREE MARIPOSA GALLERY 3500 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.6828

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O P E NIN G S/PER F O R M A N C E S THROUGH MAR. 1: EXHIBITION

Quilts of the Southwest The newest hand-stitched and designed quilts by Mary Ezell. Many designs include appliqué work, as on the Kokopelli and Tepee quilt. 11a-5p, FREE COWGIRL RED 2865 TURQUOISE TRAIL, 505.474.0344

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Michael Berman, David Taylor and Connie Samaras Each of the three photographers presents us with a desert landscape that is simultaneously of the present, reﬂecting the past and hinting at the future. 10a-5p, $6-$15 THE NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF ART, 107 W. PALACE, 505.476.5072

THROUGH MAR. 31: PERFORMANCE

Family Can Be Murder When Alex and Toby Hubbard show up to spend the holidays with their father, they ﬁnd that his new young wife may be maneuvering to make herself the sole heir to their father’s fortune. 7:30p, $55 (includes dinner and show) FOUL PLAY CAFE, SHERATON UPTOWN, 2600 LOUISIANA NE, 505.377.9593

foulplaycafe.com THROUGH JAN. 28: RECEPTION

1X15 Fifteen artists’ photographs and singular interpretations of one model. 5-8p, Sat.; 9a-6p, Wed.-

THROUGH JAN. 26: RECEPTION: EXHIBITION

Perspectives - Then and Now Photo exhibit featuring Placitas Perspective Group Members. With works by David Cramer, Joan Fenicle, Marie Maher, Fernando Delgado, Tom Baker, Barry McCormick and Joe Cabaza. Reception will be held Jan. 13. 9a5p, FREE PLACITAS COMMUNITY LIBRARY 453 HIGHWAY 165, 505.867.3355

THROUGH JAN. 30: EXHIBITION

Yes, We Can New Mexico Art Exhibit An exhibit comprised of works by ﬁve Yes, We Can New Mexico artists, Betsy Joy Aronowitz, Jorge Fernandez, Margaret Lisa Page, Olen Taylor and Benton Yazzie. 10a-8p, Mon.-Thu.; 10a-5p, Fri. & Sat., FREE

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MATRIX FINE ART 3812 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.8952

THROUGH APR. 22: EXHIBITION

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

THROUGH JAN. 28: EXHIBITION

James Drake: Salon of a Thousand Souls Nineteen sculptures and works on paper by the Santa Fe-based artist spanning nearly 25 years. 10a-5p,

Sun.; 10a-4p, Tue., FREE

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In the Moment - Memorial Exhibition for Gerald FitzGerald The local art scene experienced a great loss with the passing of Gerald Fitz-Gerald. His bold and colorful monotypes are true reﬂections of the artist’s spirit.

THROUGH MAY 2014: EXHIBITION

5-8p, Sat.; 10a-6p, Wed.-Sun.; 10a4p, Tue., FREE

Tue.-Sun.; 5-8p, Fri., $6/Free on Fri. SANTA FE PLAZA 107 WEST PALACE, 505.476.5072

Woven Identities Baskets woven by artists representing 60 cultural groups, today referred to as tribes, bands or pueblos. 10a-5p, Tue.-Sun., $6 THE MUSEUM OF INDIAN ARTS AND CULTURE MUSEUM HILL, CAMINO LEJO OFF OLD SANTA FE TRAIL, 505.476.1269

indianartsandculture.org THROUGH APR. 7: WORKSHOP

Illuminating the Word: The Saint John’s Bible - Calligraphy Demonstrations As part of the new exhibition Illuminating the Word: The Saint John’s Bible and Contemplative Landscape, calligraphers will demonstrate a wide variety of book crafts. 10a-12p & 1-3p, Sat., $6-$9 NEW MEXICO HISTORY MUSEUM 725 CAMINO LEJO, 505.476.1141

nmhistorymuseum.org THROUGH JAN. 29: RECEPTION

John Loengard: Age of Silver Loengard’s photographs of some of the most important ﬁgures in photography over the last halfcentury. 5-7P, FREE

NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP & GALLERY 3812 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.8952

newgroundsgallery.com THROUGH JAN. 28: EXHIBITION

New Grounds Annual Holiday Sale There is something for everybody and every pocketbook in this holiday sale with hundreds of works of art by New Grounds members. 5-8p, Sat.; 10a-6p, Wed.-Sun.; 10a-4p, Tue., FREE NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP & GALLERY 3812 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.8952

newgroundsgallery.com THROUGH FEB. 5: PERFORMANCE

A Moon for the Misbegotten Eugene O’Neill’s last full-length play, considered one of the classics of American theater. The story is set on a rundown Connecticut farmhouse in the early 1920s. It centers around two members of the Hogan family, Phil Hogan and his daughter Josie, and their alcoholic landlord, Jimy Tyrone. 8p, Fri. & Sat.; 2p, Sun., $13-$15

MONROE GALLERY, 112 DON GASPAR, 505.992.0800

THE ADOBE THEATRE 9813 4TH NW, 505.898.9222

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New Year, New Work Work by Angus Macpherson, Frank McCulloch, Jeannie Sellmer, Janet Linden and Mike Norviel, plus the new addition to the gallery, mixed media artist, Raina Gentry. 10a-6p,

THROUGH JAN. 29: PERFORMANCE

THROUGH JAN. 28: PERFORMANCE

Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up This delightful family-friendly play is a modern retelling of the J.M. Barrie classic. Unlike the familiar musical and Disney versions, director Lauren Albonico’s production sets all the action in the nursery of the Darling household.

Tape In this drama in one act, beneath its suspenseful, high-stakes surface, questions of motive, memory, truth and perception arise. 8p, Fri. & Sat.; 2p, Sun.,

Jack Of Dover Jeff, editor at a large publishing house, is meeting with his uncle Jack in the city for coffee. Jeff wants to publish his Uncle’s magnum opus, but Jack has other ideas.

$10-$12

8p, $10

THE DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE 6921 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.881.0503

THE FILLING STATION 1024 4TH SW, 505.243.0596

7:30p, Fri. & Sat.; 2p, Sun.; 7:30p, Thu., $10-$15

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THE VORTEX THEATRE 2004 1/2 CENTRAL SE, 505.247.8600

The Show A whip-smart form improv group composed of eight incredibly talented performers from Albuquerque and Santa Fe. 9p, $8

vortexabq.org THROUGH JAN. 29: PERFORMANCE

A Shot Away This New Mexico premiere shows six different characters representing their real-life soldier counterparts, whom the playwright interviewed during the four years of dramaturgical research prior to the New York production in 2011. 8p, Fri. & Sat.; 2p, Sun.; 8p, Thu., $10-$16 AUX DOG THEATRE NOB HILL 3011 MONTE VISTA NE, 505.254.7716

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THROUGH JAN. 29: PERFORMANCE

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

THU. THRU APR. 26: FILM SERIES

The Soul of Mexico II: Landscape of Pyramids 7p, FREE BANK OF AMERICA AT NHCC 1701 4TH SW, 505.724.4777

albuquerque.cervantes.es

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THROUGH FEB. 2: EXHIBITION/ RECEPTION

Witness For The Prosecution A young, married man spends many evenings with a rich, old woman. When she is found murdered, the naive young man becomes the chief suspect. 8p, Fri.

Perspectives Exhibition “Then and Now” Features photo-based art by the Perspectives Group, including work by founding members as well as new members. 4-7p, FREE PLACITAS COMMUNITY LIBRARY 453 HIGHWAY 165, 505.867.3355

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& Sat.; 2p, Sun., $10-$22 ALBUQUERQUE LITTLE THEATRE 224 SAN PASQUALE SW, 505.242.4750

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Mon.-Fri.; 10a-5p, Sat.; 11a-3p, Sun., FREE SUMNER & DENE 517 CENTRAL NW, 505.842.1400

sumnerdene.com THROUGH FEB. 3: RECEPTION

Hang Overs A collaborative event showcasing new and emerging talent from the UNM Painting II class. Works range from formalist to vivid abstracts. This is your chance for collecting an artist’s work before the value soars. 5-8p, FREE FRAMING CONCEPTS GALLERY 5809 JUAN TABO NE, 505.294.3246

framingconceptsgallery.com THROUGH MAY 4: EXHIBITION

Lines and Cultures: A Cartographic Excursion into New Mexico Statehood New Mexico celebrates the 100th anniversary of its statehood with an extraordinary exhibition of historic maps. Including examples from as early as the 16th century, these maps are representative of the periods of the Spanish Entrada, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, the New Mexico Constitutional Convention and the modern era. 9a-5p, Mon.-Fri., FREE GOVERNOR’S GALLERY IN THE CAPITOL BUILDING 490 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL, 505.476.5058

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The Beauty of Winter Black and white photographs of snow and ice patterns and winter scenes by Steven Donahue. 3-5p,

FREE CENTRAL PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY 314 ADAMS SE, 505.463.9367

THROUGH MAR. 17: EXHIBITION

Winter Offerings William R. Talbot will host a superb offering of 20th century regionalist and modernist art. 9:30a-5:30p, Mon.-Sat., FREE WILLIAM R. TABLOT FINE ART 129 W. SAN FRANCISCO (2ND FLOOR), 505.982.1559

williamtalbot.com PERFORMANCE

3 Superstars in Berlin Three of the biggest names in opera come together for a once in a lifetime performance. Opera superstar Anna Netrebko will be joined by her husband, baritone Erwin Schrott and star tenor Jonas Kaufman. 7p, $18-$20 KIMO THEATRE 423 CENTRAL NW, 505.768.3522

cabq.gov/kimo THROUGH JAN. 29: PERFORMANCE

9 Parts of Desire BY HEATHER RAFFO

Elizabeth Huffman goes under the veil to bring nine stunning portraits of the extraordinary (and ordinary) lives of a whole cross-section of Iraqi women: a sexy painter, a radical whiskey-swilling Communist, a doctor, an Arab American, a young girl, and wives and mothers. 8p, Thu.-Sat.; 2p, Sun., $15-$20 THE CELL THEATRE 700 1ST NW, 505.766.9142

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THROUGH JAN. 29: PERFORMANCE

Lullabies for My Father This collection interviews and experiments on the subject of fathers explores the notion of fatherhood and relationships to the men loved ﬁrst. 8p, Sat.; 2p, Sun.,

SAT

PERFORMANCE

The Magic of Musicals A showcase of musical numbers from Roots Revival, The Drowsy Chaperone, Anything Goes, Miss Saigon, Legally Blonde, Xanadu, and Singin’ In The Rain. There will be rafﬂes, snacks, and a chance to meet other theatre lovers. 1:30p,

Prices TBA THE RESOURCE CENTER 2ND AND GOLD, 505.414.3738

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JOFFRY: Mavericks of American Dance (Simulcast) This ﬁlm takes a look at the Joffrey Ballet, the groundbreaking cultural treasure known as the ﬁrst truly American dance company. Narrated by Tony and Emmy Award winner Mandy Patinkin and directed by Bob Hercules. 11:30a,

$3-$10 THE ADOBE THEATRE 9813 4TH NW, 505.341.9590

tlc.atg@gmail.com THROUGH MAR. 31: RECEPTION

Celebrating People Getting Together...and Other Works Mel Johnson’s recent paintings.

$12-$15 KIMO THEATRE 423 CENTRAL NW, 505.768.3522

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The Social Baby, David Hoyt’s current exhibit of intriguing digital photographs, features images such as “Grown For Society” (pictured). The show runs through Jan. 31 at Nob Hill’s Mariposa Gallery (3500 Central SE, 505.268.6828, mariposa-gallery.com).

WORKSHOP/RECEPTION

Grants & Awards Workshop A workshop for artists. Presenters include artists Rachel Stevens, Mary Shaffer, Josh Rose, David Taylor and New Mexico in Public Places Program Manager Chuck Zimmer. Advanced registration is encouraged as seating is limited. 2-4p, FREE ZANE BENNETT CONTEMPORARY ART 435 SOUTH GUADALUPE, 505.982.8160

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: Creating an Artist’s Life Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, a Sqelix’u (Salish) member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation, describes the journey from her birth place to Montana and her ﬁrst mail order art course to her ﬁrst solo exhibition in New York City. 6p, $5 SCOTTISH RITE CENTER 463 PASEO DE PERALTA, 505.946.1039

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EXHIBITION

Tinwork of Spanish Market Artists The tinwork will be displayed in the dedicated Spanish Market Gallery and will feature a variety of modern day pieces by current Spanish Market artists, as well as a special section featuring old pieces where the artists used original tin cans to create their art work. 10a, $5 THE MUSEUM OF SPANISH COLONIAL ART 750 CAMINO LEJO, 505.982.2226

spanishcolonial.org

FRI 27 THROUGH FEB. 17: RECEPTION

West Coast Artists An exhibit celebrating the signiﬁcance of the L.A. art scene from post-World War II through the ‘60s and ‘70s. Artists included are John Baldessari, Judy Chicago, and more. 5-7p, FREE ZANE BENNETT CONTEMPORARY ART 435 SOUTH GUADALUPE, 505.982.8111

PERFORMANCE

THROUGH MAR. 10: EXHIBITION

The Seafarer A chilling, new play about the sea, Ireland, and the power of myth. THE FILLING STATION 1024 4TH SW, 505.243.0596

Charismatic Megafauna Etchings by Ray Maseman. Maseman’s colorful and quirky etchings feature anachronistic modes of travel and incongruous characters. 5-8p, Fr.; 10a-6p, Wed.-

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Sun.; 10a-4p, Tue., FREE

2p, $15

zanebennettgallery.com THROUGH JAN. 29: PERFORMANCE

Machado y Lorca A bilingual theatrical presentation of the poetry of Antonio Machado and Federico Garcia Lorca, Spain’s two most beloved poets. 8p, Fri. &

teatroparaguas.org

THE FILLING STATION 1024 4TH SW, 917.449.9519

ﬁllingstationabq@gmail.com

SUN 29

Feet Don’t Fail Me Now A rapid-ﬁre percussive tap dance troupe with a 7-piece Funk-R&BWorld Beat band. 7:30p, FREE

Sunday Sketch Jam A model will be provided for drawing. All ages, skill levels are welcome. Come and have some fun. Pizza will be provided. 6-9p, $5

SANTA FE FARMER’S MARKET PAVILION 1607 PASEO DEL PERALTA, 505.471.6981

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SPECIAL EVENT

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All I Can An environmental ski ﬁlm by Sherpas Cinema. 7p, $8-$10

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

What Is Dramatic Impulse A workshop for writers who act and actors who write with Derek Davidson, a professor of playwrighting and script analysis, and the author of Jack Of Dover. 2-5p, $20

LOBO ANIME & COMICS 1016 JUAN TABO NE, 505.315.0636

NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP 3812 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.8952

newgroundsgallery.com THROUGH MAR. 10: EXHIBITION

SPECIAL EVENT

THU. THROUGH APR. 26: FILM SERIES

PERFORMANCE

MACEY CENTER - NM TECH 801 LEROY, 505.835.5688

Weekends with O’Keeffe: A Talk by Author/Poet/Librarian Carol Merrill C.S. Merrill, librarian, poet and author, talks about the seven years she spent in the 1970s with Georgia O’Keeffe, described in Merrill’s Weekends with O’Keeffe. 2-3p, FREE

Sat.; 2p, Sun., $8-$10 TEATRO PARAGUAS STUDIO 3221 RICHARDS, 505.424.1601

TUE

SPECIAL EVENT

WORKSHOP/CLASS

3-5p, FREE JOHNSONS OF MADRID GALLERY 2834 HIGHWAY 14, 505.471.1054

saturdaysatjohnsons.blogspot.com THROUGH MAR. 31: RECEPTION

zanebennettgallery.com THROUGH APR. 29: RECEPTION

The Dog Pound Presentation by Director Manuel Nieto followed by a Q&A. 7p, FREE BANK OF AMERICA AT NHCC 1701 4TH SW, 505.724.4777

FRI 3 THROUGH FEB. 29: EXHIBITION

Precarious Poise Contemporary paintings by Jim Modiano. 9a-12:30p, Mon.-Fri.; 9a1p, Sun., FREE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF SANTA FE 107 WEST BARCELONA, 505.982.9674

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Red Red is the color of love and passion in the Western world, of good luck and fortune in Asia and of royalty in the Old World. This exhibition of paintings and some ceramic celebrates the beauty and intensity of this amazing color. 5-8p, Fri.; 9a-6p, Wed.-Sun.; 10a4p, Tue., FREE MATRIX FINE ART 3812 CENTRAL AVE SE SUITE 100 A, 505.268.8952

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Paper and Wax Albuquerque artists Evey Jones and Harriette Tsosi explore the versatility of their media with a new group of paintings. 10a-4p, Mon.Fri., FREE THE HARWOOD ART CENTER 1114 7TH NW, 505.242.6367

THROUGH MAR. 30: EXHIBITION

Free Sea-Monkeys!: A Pop Cultural Odyssey Paintings by Jenny Berry. Quirky, culturally subversive work has recently been featured on Saturday Night Live and in the upcoming Three Stooges Movie. 5-8p, Fri.; 2-5:30p, Mon.-Fri., FREE INPOST ARTSPACE AT THE OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE 210 YALE SE, 505.268.0044

outpostspace.org THROUGH FEB. 25: PERFORMANCE

THROUGH FEB. 29: EXHIBITION

Embrace Albuquerque impressionist painter, Mark Horst, paints the human body with his own unique brush stroke and color palette. 10a-6p,

THROUGH FEB. 29: EXHIBITION

In the Mind’s Eye - Juried Photography Show Over 100 photos artists have created a collection of highly imaginative, sometimes surreal images. Images were evaluated independently by three professional photographers, and scored based on three criteria: impact, creativity and technique. The top 30 scoring images will be on display. 5-8p, FREE ALBUQUERQUE PHOTOGRAPHERS GALLERY - PLAZA DON LUIS 303 ROMERO NW, 505.244.9195

abqphotographersgallery.com THROUGH FEB. 28: EXHIBITION

Charnel Ground: Where Do These Bones Come From? Mixed media drawings and paintings by Juliana Coles. 6-9p,

100 Northern New Mexico Gallery Artists A group show. 3-5p, FREE JOHNSONS OF MADRID GALLERY 2834 HIGHWAY 14, 505.471.1054

saturdaysatjohnsons.blogspot.com THROUGH MAR. 31: RECEPTION

Fiber Arts Gallery Items by 50 gallery artists. 3-5p, FREE JOHNSONS OF MADRID GALLERY 2834 HIGHWAY 14, 505.471.1054

saturdaysatjohnsons.blogspot.com THROUGH MAR. 31: RECEPTION

Historic Madrid Area Regional art featuring all media. 3-5p, FREE JOHNSONS OF MADRID GALLERY 2834 HIGHWAY 14, 505.471.1054

saturdaysatjohnsons.blogspot.com THROUGH MAR. 31: EXHIBITION/ RECEPTION

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Mel Johnson More acrylic paintings in his studio/gallery. 3-5p, FREE

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JOHNSONS OF MADRID GALLERY 2834 HIGHWAY 14, 505.471.1054

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Tsuzureori Sculpture and jewelry by Aki Takemoto. 5-8p, FREE PALETTE CONTEMPORARY ART AND CRAFT 7400 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.855.7777

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First Friday Preview Artists Reception A solo show with painter Eason Eige. 5-8p, Fri.; 10:30a-5:30p, Tue.Fri.; 11a-5:30p, Sun., FREE WEYRICH GALLERY 2935 D LOUISIANA NE, 505.883.7410

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Monotype - All About Color! This workshop will be an in-depth exploration of color printing with water-based Akua-Kolor monotype inks. Students will learn to separate and layer color, and to use brayers and paintbrushes to create rich and exciting prints. This class is open to all, but it is recommended that students take the “Introduction to Monotype” class ﬁrst. 10a-5p, $95 + tax NEW GROUNDS PRINTSHIP & MATRIX FINE ART 3812 CENTRAL AVE SE SUITE 100 A, 505.268.8952

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matrixﬁneart.com Sunday Sketch Jam A lovely model will be provided for drawing. All ages, all skill levels are welcome so come and have some fun. Pizza will be provided.

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Mon.-Fri.; 10a-5p, Sat.; 11a-3p, Sun., FREE

Damned If You Doom Todd Ryan White and Jack Wesley Schneider transform the Small Engine space with an installation featuring sculpture, illustration, and various media. 6p-12a, FREE

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How To Love A lush journey through the surreal emotional landscape of photographer Kyle Zimmerman.

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smart ARTS The 16th Square 5p, Sat., Feb. 4 5G Gallery, Factory on 5th 1715 5th NW, 505.977.9643 FREE factoryon5.com

n an attempt to question issues of sacredness, spirituality, social justice, rituals and contemporary life, a group of eight artists and three musicians will come together for a unique group exhibit that transforms traditional notions of philosophical belief into a more enlightened and modern understanding of the chaos that is life. Led by the Axis Mundi Coalition of New Mexico, artists working in the realm of ceramics, painting and music (Chris Pendleton, Allen Colmenares, Brandon Atencio, Zane White, Evan Speegle, Nikki Denisson, Casey Pedergrast, Becky Hefty and the bands Bullettooth, Bat Wings for Lab Rats and Mat Thomas) express a wide breadth of diversity extending beyond typical social boundaries. These dynamic representations range in style from naturalistic to surrealist, pop art to street art, with each style walking the line between traditional and bizarre methods of creation. This show promises to be thoughtprovoking and bold, venturing forward within the world of contemporary art and music. —Chloë Winegar-Garrett

ome would argue there is no more significant figure than a father. Whether positive or negative, a father can have such a strong influence on a child’s life, swaying decisions and beliefs, branching all the way into adulthood and to the last breath before death. The Tricklock Company performance troupe collected interviews with a diverse group of community members, including students, lawyers, artists, government employees and small-business owners, both men and women, then studied social media sites and blogs about the subject of relationships with fathers. These interviewees either hated or loved their fathers and candidly described, with passion and emotion, their dynamics growing up and in some cases the experience of watching their father pass away. The actors will exactly reproduce each of these stories in a heartfelt depiction in two performances. Running during the exciting Revolutions International Theatre Festival, this show promises to be filled with many reactions, from sadness to happiness, conflict and peace. Make sure to purchase tickets in advance. —Chloë Winegar-Garrett

Lullabies for My Father 6p, Sat., Jan. 28; 2p, Sun., Jan. 29 The Box Performance Space 114 Gold SW, 505.404.1578 $18, $15 Stu./ Sen. tricklock.com

ason Eige has a thing for cactus. Actually, it’s a thing for one particular prickly pear cactus on the Old Town plaza, outside the San Felipe de Neri church, which Eige has been painting for more than six years — in all seasons and conditions, blooming, fruiting or wrinkled in winter, in a range of hues. (Orange cactus? Yes.) Under Eige’s brush, the Old Town prickly pear is a moody cactus — at times quiet and solitary, with just a few, lonely, simply hued cactus pads on display, at other times riotous and lively, a virtual party of colors. This show features Eige’s latest representations of the prickly pear, done in a 12-by-12 inch format — images of hard edges and sharply deﬁned shadow. Eason Eige Before he moved OPENING RECEPTION: to New Mexico and devoted his 5-8:30p, Fri., Feb. 3 attention to his own art, Eige, an Iowa Weyrich Gallery native, spent 21 years as chief curator of a West Virginia art museum. He 2935 D Louisiana, was originally trained at the Kansas 505.883.7410 City Art Institute. The Weyrich show FREE runs through Feb. 25. —Mike English weyrichgallery.com

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FILM

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Women Art Revolution

nother film that is decidedly DIRECTED BY LYNN not for all tastes, HERSHMAN-LEESON Women, Art, Mon.-Wed., Jan. 30Revolution may put Feb. 1 off some viewers 3, 7:20p via its ultra-strong Guild Cinema 3405 feminist content, Central NE, 505.255.1848 which sometimes guildcinema.com is terrifically womenartrevolution.com dull. Instead of information about the women’s movement in art, we are instead given a lot of anger and voices of frustration about the role of women in art. The use of too many talking heads is a flaw, but it is indeed fantastic that the artists in this film get to view and vent. Dry but poignant.

Despite its diligent resistance to fame and notoriety, seminal ’80s post-punk act The Replacements somehow managed to earn a sacred place in the hearts of a particularly keen segment of music aficionado. Filmmaker Gorman Bechard captures this intangible and convincing sentimentality in his documentary film debut, Color Me Obsessed, A Film About The Replacements. Bechard will be in attendance during Guild Cinema’s week-long screening of the film from Jan. 26 through Feb. 1.

Kinda brilliant, kinda dumb Post-punk anti-heroes The Replacements the subject of Gorman Bechard’s foray into documentary filmmaking “The first time I ever saw (The Replacements), which was the first time I ever heard them, was in ‘83; they opened for R.E.M. at a small club here in New Haven (Conn.). I thought they were the worst band I had ever seen in my life.” — FILMMAKER GORMAND BECHARD

BY KEVIN HOPPER

orman Bechard wasn’t alone in his initial take on rock ‘n’ roll misfits The Replacements. Even the group’s most devout followers have likely felt the very same way at one point or another during the Minneapolis band’s storied but largely unnoticed career. This has much to do with the uncanny, seemingly self-fabricated manner of perpetually shooting themselves in the foot. That, or the seminal post-punk act, originally made up of brothers Bob and Tommy Stinson, drummer Chris Mars and band leader Paul Westerberg, was both blessed with talent and cursed with the ability to screw it all up at the most inopportune moments. After watching Bechard’s documentary, Color Me Obsessed, A Film About The Replacements, one can’t help but be captivated by the mark that this band left on possibly more familiar names in rock music such as Tommy Ramone, Grant Hart and Greg Norton (Husker Du), the Goo Goo Dolls or Colin Meloy (The Decemberists). This becomes particularly intriguing when many of those interviewed in the film, describe experiences with the band that are similar to Bechard’s first encounter. How can a band that is supposedly this bad influence an entire generation? Answer: because they were really, really, really good. So good in fact that many music fans (this writer included) hold them dear to their hearts and ears as the greatest rock band of all time. Yes, they were reckless drunks purposely sabotaging their sets at nearly every turn, which earned them the alter ego moniker The Mats. Yes, the group pissed off scores of fans as it slowly withdrew from the “loud, fast rules” approach to songwriting. Yes, it blew its chance to gain a bigger following by not latching on to the MTV generation at just the right time. But when The Replacements was on top of its game, the group was an out-and-out brilliant example of rock ‘n’ roll greatness. Too bad more people weren’t listening.

Bechard’s film, the first documentary for the director and novelist (You Are Alone and Unwound respectively), is Color Me somewhat of a paradigm for music docs. Obsessed, “I didn’t want to do a VH1 kind of documentary,” Bechard says of the film, A Film which contains neither footage of the About The band nor any of its songs. “I wanted to Replacements turn music documentaries on its ear.” Rather, Bechard logged more than DIRECTED BY 250 hours of interviews with music GORMAN BECHARD aficionados, fans and folks who worked Jan 26 to Feb 1 directly with the band, all of whom had 5, 9p, Thu-Wed. been greatly affected by the songs. Guild Cinema 3405 Central NE, “If you’re a fan, you know the songs 505.255.1848 anyway,” Bechard said. “If you don’t guildcinema.com know the band, (the film) gives you the THU., JAN. 26: Adam Hooks perfect way to learn about them the way performs before 9p show we did.” FRI. JAN. 27: Dirt City Radio performs before 5p show Other people interviewed in the movie colormeobsessed.com include journalists Greg Kot, Legs McNeil, Ira Robbins, Robert Christgau and Jim DeRogatis, as well as celebrity fans Dave Foley, Tom Arnold and George Wendt, the latter of whom held out hope that the song “Here Comes A Regular,” off of The Replacements major label debut, Tim, was somehow related to his character, Norm Peterson, in the TV show Cheers. Whether or not The Replacements were “on” on any given night was, as Bechard stated, both a moot point and the very reason that the band affected its loyal following. “It was sort of what made (The Replacements) great,” Bechard said. “You never knew what you were going to get.” Fans of the group, which finally disbanded in 1991, will no doubt be enthralled by the film. This even despite the lack of music or footage. Will the movie draw in people not familiar with The Replacements? Not likely, but if it did, those filmgoers would walk out of the theater with a new favorite band. REVIEW

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Dangerous Method t’s Jung vs. Freud in this intense DIRECTED BY DAVID CRONENBERG and dark ﬁlm which Opens Jan. 27 offers the tale of Call for show times some of the works Century 14 Downtown of the renowned 100 Central SW, leaders in the world 505.243.9555 of psychiatry. It is UA High Ridge an interesting tale, 12921 Indian School NE, intensely marred by 505.275.3202 the often over-theDeVargas 6 top performance of 562 N. Guadalupe Keira Knightly as a (DeVargas Mall), Santa young woman who Fe, 505.988.1110 comes to Jung to adangerousmethod ﬁnd an explanation themovie.com of her S&M issues, only to have them exploited by him to some degree. Outstanding performances make this a most interesting movie, but one that is decidedly not for all tastes. Strong and deep.

ounded in 1956, with six dancers and an old car, Joffrey became the first real American ballet company, enduring a number of difficulties — from personality conflicts to continued financial distress — while working to redefine the role of ballet. Featuring many artists and clips of performances, the film is far beyond the token glances often granted other arts groups. A brilliant, informative, and entertaining look at the history of the Joffrey from day one to current times. Grand and eloquent.

Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance DIRECTED BY BOB HERCULES

Special simulcast from Lincoln Center in NYC

11:30a, Sat., Jan. 28 The Screen Santa Fe College of Arts and Design Campus 1600 St. Michael’s, 505.473.6494 thescreensf.com

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Knit Clique For grades 5 and up. See how cool knitting really is: Learn stitches and a few simple techniques. Beginners must bring U.S. size 7 needles (longer length) and a skein of 4-ply 3oz. acrylic yarn. 4:30-5:30p, FREE

Hah! Happy Art Hour An artist-led community program for young adults (ages 21-40). Local artists lead adults in artmaking and creative fun in a relaxed, social setting. Includes tapas for sale and cash bar. 5:30-

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What Is Death: A Buddhist Perspective Through increasing understanding of what happens in death and engaging in special meditation, one can prepare for death throughout life with conﬁdence and joy. 7-8:30p, $10 KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER NEW MEXICO 8701 COMANCHE NE, 505.292.5293

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Raising Readers - PBS Kids and Literacy A new workshop on literacy research conducted by the U.S. Department of Education and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. 10a-12p, FREE MOUNTAINVIEW PRIVATE ELEMENTARY 4100 NEW VISTAS CT. NW, 505.277.4087

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ABQ Sprout Inaugural Dinner A recurring public dinner funding micro-grants up to $1,000 for local creative projects. ABQ Sprout is currently accepting grant applications from the Albuquerque community. 6-9p, $15-$30 SOUTH VALLEY MULTIPURPOSE CENTER 2008 LARRAZOLO SW, 505.400.3904

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Ukulele with Lil’ Rev Rev will present Jug Band Styles for ukulele. Open to all levels. Introduced will be different strums, songs, history and more. Please email inquiry@siliconheights. com to make reservation for the workshop. 2-4p, $5-$20 NORTH VALLEY PRIVATE RESIDENCE

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Leading by Being In Leading by Being, the Academy’s foundation course, people are empowered to explore who they are, and discover how they may inspire change. RSVP to 505.995.1860. 6-7:30p, FREE

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Redefining Man: How Chimpanzees Have Shaped Our View of Human Nature Presented by Martin N. Muller, Associate Professor of Anthropology/Evolutionary Anthropology at UNM. 7p, FREE MAXWELL MUSEUM UNM 1 UNM, 505.277.1400

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Social Media 101 Presented by Barbara Lemaire, CEO and Chief Strategist for Social Media Made Simple. Barbara will cover the basics of social media. Please RSVP. 6-7p, FREE NORTH DOMINGO BACA MULTIGENERATIONAL CENTER 7521 CARMEL NE, 505.350.3323

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Bosque Redondo Memorial Journey Stories This Smithsonian exhibition shows how the U.S. was forever changed by the expansion of mobility and transportation. 9a-5p, FREE FORT SUMNER, NM, 575.355.2573

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Yoga at Cañon del Rio in Jemez Springs There are plenty of spaces left for the yoga sessions and meals. Accommodation options are available just 2 miles away at the nearby Casa Blanca Guest House or the Laughing Lizard. $95-$110 CANON DEL RIO - JEMEZ SPRINGS 16445 NEW MEXICO 4, 505.275.6638

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Vaccination Clinic Open to the public regardless of income; prices are the same for everyone. First Friday of every month. 8-11a, FREE ANIMAL HUMANE MAIN CAMPUS 615 VIRGINIA SE

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Free Cooking Class Get ready for Valentine’s Day with Debbie Davis, the “Candy Lady,” as she demonstrates easy and simple chocolate techniques. Call to reserve space. 4-5:30p, FREE growageless.com

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Embodied Wisdom: Heart of Action Series This one-day workshop invites attendees to attune to the ‘inner knowing’ - the body’s intelligence and the richly mysterious inner language of feelings and sensation, emotions and impulses. 9:30a-5p, $90-$105 ACADEMY FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING 133 SETON VILLAGE, 505.995.1860

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Valentine’s Wine & Chocolate Tasting Enjoy a free event with a sampling of wine and chocolate. Taste Choco Canyon’s local trufﬂes, sample Lake Champlain gourmet chocolates, learn about dessert wines and explore other sensual treats. 21+ only. Free with reservation. 6-8p, FREE SELF SERVE SEXUALITY RESOURCE CENTER 3904 CENTRAL SE, 505.265.2815

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Sweetheart Auction The 7th annual Sweetheart Auction will raise much-needed funding for the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico. 5-9p, $45 SANTA FE CONVENTION CENTER 201 W. MARCY, 505.955.7931

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Free Photo Portraits for Seniors For an art project on the perils and pleasures of aging, Santa Fe photographer Hal Kahn is seeking men and women whose faces reﬂect their struggles and achievements. Each volunteer will be photographed and receive a CD of all the images. For further details and to make an appointment, please call 505.795.9585. FREE

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Self Hypnosis Class Discover the power of hypnosis for the self. Learn how to go into a deep trance and harness the power of the unconscious mind with Hypnotherapist Bob Morrison DCH. 10a-2p, $70 THE SOURCE 1111 CARLISLE SE, 505.271.4612

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PLANET WAVES ARIES (MAR. 20-APR. 19) What at first seems like routine news may turn out to be more meaningful. Think in terms of the implications of what you learn, and the possibilities of what it might represent. You seem to be pushing for big changes, or they seem to be calling to you. Anything you learn, any information that comes your way, has the power to lead to new ideas, and may represent a turning point. You will have to listen; pay attention to the details. There are two sides to any news that may seem strange or jarring. Look for the silver lining and keep thinking in that direction. It is not a side benefit; it is the whole point. TAURUS (APR. 19-MAY 20) Remember your negotiation skills. Negotiation is not in vogue these days — making demands is, typically in the style of all or nothing. Given that nobody needs it all, but nothing does not suffice, keep in mind that the essence of negotiation is making sure everyone gets the basics covered. You can afford to think with more foresight than necessary. Devise a way of consciously prioritizing. And you will have to be the one who rises above any atmosphere (or perceived intention) of less than pleasant psychology. Part of being a professional is contributing to reducing tensions. The question is, “What if everyone acted this way?” Many people don’t realize it but they are waiting for someone else to set a good example — you’re that example. GEMINI (MAY 20-JUN. 21) You seem to be at the mercy of what a partner is experiencing — and you probably think you have little influence over the outcome. The more appropriate thing to wonder is whether you want any influence, and if so, what. The situation seems clearly designed as something you need to adapt to; you’re dealing with a force larger than yourself. What you experience may seem like you’ve reached a turning point in a relationship, but you’ve arrived at a point of no return in your life — and the relationship is just a reflection of that. Remember the “Serenity Prayer,” and remember the most important part is “the wisdom to know the difference” — and I would add: then you must use that information well. CANCER (JUN. 21-JUL. 22) Pay attention to what aspects of a relationship or partnership situation are working, and which are not. You don’t want to wait to find out what happens when you’ve got all the information you need. Meanwhile, there are ways you can contribute toward a positive outcome. Much of what you’re dealing with are your “hidden tendencies” coming to the surface — tendencies I would imagine you would let go of, if you could. The time has come to evaluate everything you say and do on the basis of whether it adds or detracts from your quality of life and work. Many factors are compelling you to rise to the occasion of your life, as it is today — not how it was yesterday, or how you wanted it to be 10 years ago. LEO (JUL. 22-AUG. 23) You need to strike a balance in a relationship situation between idealism and cynicism. That would come in the form of “none of

By Eric Francis • planetwaves. net the above” or in a compromise between the two. Rather, a spirit of working from common ground, common values and a shared vision will help you make the most of your situation. Give this a week or two to work itself out, as your emotions are under the influence of projection. When Neptune leaves your opposite sign, you will gain a more realistic perspective, and more breathing room. You have made a long series of compromises; it’s now time to begin reversing them, but this will not happen overnight. It may take years, but it will help if you know the specifics of what you’re working with. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP. 22) There should be a word for “fear of depth” or perhaps paranoia connected to curiosity. Neither will be helpful right now and either could become detrimental. Go deep, and encourage your curiosity. You’ve been on a project the past few years of gradually letting go of your inhibitions. Now is an excellent time to take advantage of what you’ve learned, and go deeper to experience something new. Your sense of adventure may be mingled with questions about whether you’re exceeding your boundaries, or some code of decency you’re being held to, but nobody had the courtesy to inform you of. There are no rules and regulations, and to the extent there were, Pluto — currently your best friend — has taken care of them. All you need are basic ethics and your “common” sense. LIBRA (SEP. 22-OCT. 23) How far will you go for love? Perhaps too far. However, the dream you’re following will soon lead you to a new feeling, emotional experience or depth of healing. This may feel like going down the rabbit hole, but unlike Alice discovered, the dimension you’re entering makes more sense and is better suited to your nature than the brainy abstraction (or odd psychological tension) of the past few weeks. The theme of your life shifts clearly and boldly in the direction of healing, though what you may have forgotten is the extent to which that involves imagination and creativity, rather than some kind of technique. Both you — and your relationships — need space that is reflective, sensual and creative, rather than adorned with too many ideas or chilly intellect. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 22) You may notice an odd sensation in your life, as your ruling planet Mars slows down to a retrograde. This may feel like the soundtrack is out of alignment with the frames of the movie, or the air is getting thick. Take the cue and slow down. This is not the time to blaze forward, but rather, for a careful reassessment. Mars retrograde lasts until April 13, giving you a chance to look back on the past two years, and prepare for the astonishing events of mid-2012. Take this opportunity to work out any hang-ups, disagreements or conflict over the most important thing you can do with your mind — deciding what you want. Remember, you don’t have to make all your decisions at once. You have some time — use it consciously. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 22) You’re about to have an opportunity to

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develop your financial resources; to either make money, get a gig, or tap into some existing resource. The key to financial success, for you, is grounding. You don’t necessarily like “the material world,” and you know there’s more to life than that — but when it comes to money or wealth in any form, your success will come from a practical, planned-out, and traditional approach. As the upcoming days develop, take any conversations slowly and patiently, particularly with bosses or clients. Small successes can lead to much larger ones, though you must take things one step at a time, no matter how brilliant or innovative an idea or proposal might be. Make no assumptions, and keep a close eye on the timing of commitments. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 20) Any secrets you may be keeping from yourself will soon come to light, and you may wonder what the hush was about. What you’re about to discover — either about yourself, or something deeply meaningful to you — has the power to shift your perception of life and thus the path of your life. Often seemingly little revelations are forgotten as fast as they emerge; it’s time to recognize the power of an idea. Ideas are like seeds and not everyone recognizes the value of these. In the present case, we’re talking about an idea equivalent to an heirloom seed. It will need to be cultivated, which takes time, patience and continuity. The initial excitement of possession must develop into something more mature — focusing on continuity and respect for the growth of living creatures. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 19) You are certainly getting a tour of the light, the dark, the beautiful and the beastly. While I could be philosophical and say it’s all part of the kaleidoscope of human experience, I am sure you would rather have life be simpler. I know you’re getting exhausted spending your days experiencing the kinds of extremes that have characterized the past few months. You are at the end of a long, challenging phase of existence — a phase that began in the late 1990s. You will recognize this more clearly once it’s over — which happens in early February, around the time of your birthday. Being a long phase, there will not be an abrupt transition; tune in quietly and you will feel the subtle motion, ephemeral though it may be. PISCES (FEB. 19-MAR. 20) One thing I know from living through a lot of astrology is that when Venus enters your birth sign, that’s good. It’s a moment of appreciating the finer things in life, and having them within reach. In a sense they always are; we’re often too busy or distracted to notice. But this is a special moment, as Venus makes a conjunction to Neptune and then ingresses Pisces. Then, Neptune enters your birth sign. No matter how fast you may be going at the moment, or what challenges you face, this is a moment to slow down and make space for who and what you want most. Share your abundance with others you care about. Within the madness of life, so much of it unnecessary, take a moment and feel how beautiful your existence can be.

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uit? Check. Extra copies of your resume and cover letter? Check. Hours of obsessing about what the interviewer might ask, along with formulating the best answers you can think of? Check. When we prepare for a job interview we are often so preoccupied with trying to ﬁgure out what the interviewer will ask us that we tend to forget one very important responsibility — crafting our own list of questions we will ask them. Inevitably, the job interview will end with the hiring manager asking if there are any questions you have for them. Believe me, this is a standard practice among hiring professionals and you should ALWAYS have a question or two to ask; even if you feel the interviewer has been thorough. This section of the interview is usually the last impression the interviewer will have of you and can be the deciding factor if the employer is on the fence about you as a candidate. These questions not only provide the opportunity to learn more detailed information about the company, but also help you position yourself as a serious candidate. With the seemingly endless amount of things to be worried about during the interview, it can be hard to come up with a list of questions on the spot. So, my advice is to create a list of questions beforehand to ensure you are

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prepared. Here are a few examples of general questions that can help make a positive impression: “What ﬁrst attracted you to this organization?” “Why is this position available? What happened to the person in this role prior (did they retire, quit, get let go)? Or is this a new position?” “What is one thing that surprised you about the organization once you became an employee?” “What are the key things you are looking for in a candidate for this position?” Remember, it’s your job as a candidate to interview the company just as much as they are interviewing you. Creating a list of questions ahead of time can help ease some of the pressure you may feel on the spot and help you focus on having a great conversation. Good Luck! A former Albuquerque resident, Theresa Maher, is currently vice-president of media and editor of RECRUITING NEWS at Jobing.com. For the latest Albuquerque job openings, visit the careers section of Local-iQ.com.