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INside F E AT UR E Think ‘theme, tradition and local’ when crafting your gift-giving strategies. Plus, iQ writers get “giftee”

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Production of Man of La Mancha asks the question, are you an idealist or a cynic?

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New head coach Craig Neal aims to add dynamics, uptempo pace to Lobo men’s hoops

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Josh Schaber EDITORIAL INTERNS

Jamilla Wilcox, Blanca Duarte

ON THE COVER

FO O D Nosh quickly establishes itself as a destination eatery with its authentic deli menu and off-the-main-drag Nob Hill locale

M USI C ILLUSTRATION BY KEVIN HOPPER

Peter Case builds a balladeer’s career out of bright melodies, ﬁnely-tuned words and musical diversity

CONTRIBUTORS

28 A R TS New book of pictures and essays showcases the beauty and fragility of the country’s national parks

CA LE N DA R S

CO LU M N S

Arts Events ......................... 33

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Community Events ..........36

Books ................................... 20

Live Music............................29

Credit Corner ....................40

F E AT UR E S

The Curious Townie ...........6

Places To Be ..........................4 Smart Music......................... 31 Smart Arts............................35 Film Reel...............................38 Crossword/Horoscope....39

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First Taste .............................. 8 The Gaffer ...........................38

EDITORIAL Cristina Olds Nelle Bauer Shavone Otero Hakim Bellamy Tish Resnick Justin De La Rosa Michael Ramos Blanca Duarte Steven J. Westman Eric Francis Jamillah Wilcox Seth Hall DISTRIBUTION Justin Goodrum Troy Garrett Dan Gutierrez Kurt Laffan Grace Labatt David Leeder Paul Lehman Susan Lemme Jim & Linda Maher Kristina De Santiago Jordan Mahoney Ryan Whiteside Sam Melada Distributech Bill Nevins

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PLACES TO BE

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The where to go and what to do from November 21-December 4

MARKET Moria Ensemble 12:30-1:30p, Thu., Nov. 21

Placitas Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Sale 10a-5p, Sat.-Sun., Nov. 23-24

Village of Placitas 3 Canon del Apache, 505.867.5740

$1 placitasholidaysale.com

$6-$10 spanishcolonial.org

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elivering emotionally charged performances to a wide variety of audiences, the Moria West Ensemble portrays the spirit of dance, music, song and theater styles of West Africa through melodies and ancient rhythms. In 2010, musical director, performer and teacher of the West African drum and dance troupe Soriba Fofana founded Moria along with Papin Camara. Moria is the name of Camara’s home village. The artists’ experience on the coastal region of Conakry, Guinea, also plays a role in their performances. The ensemble does an excellent job at teaching African dance and culture that simultaneously educates and entertains. The ensemble also consists of New Mexico drummers and dancers. Moria is a positive social change that reinforces the best in human values: peace, love and happiness. Exemplifying keen vigorous expression, the dance troupe delivers performances that are interactive, enlightening and fun. —JW

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ampconcerts.org vsartsnm.org

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Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town 800 Rio Grande NW, 505.982.2226

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N4th Theater 4904 4th NW, 505.345.2872

Winter Spanish Market 2-9p, Fri.; 9a-5p, Sat. Nov. 29-30

COMEDY TourOrDie.com Presents: The Biggest Tour Ever! 10:30p, Thu., Nov. 21 The Guild Cinema 3405 Central NW, 505.255.1848

$10 guildcinema.com

hey’re trying it again. Comedian duo Morgan Preston and Andrew Ouellette are on a mission to break a world record by performing 50 standup comedy shows in 50 states, all in 49 days. The duo toured the country in 50 days last year. However, due to technicalities, the tour failed to gain recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records, leaving a nasty, foul and bitter taste in the mouths of these hardworking comics. This time around, the duo will try to beat its own record by cutting the tour a day short. It will deﬁnitely be the fastest comedy tour the U.S. has ever seen. Preston, a comedy veteran, has performed in almost every venue in the nation. Ouellette, an audience favorite, is known for his twisted sense of humor. Seattle native Billy Anderson and MC Keith Walker will accompany the duo on tour this year. Entertaining audiences from coast to coast, in big cities to small towns, the four stand-ups will experience the sweet taste of success for sure this time. —JW

ou can’t get any more New Mexican than this. The juried art show will include artisans of all trades from Albuquerque to Tijeras and some as far away as Crestone, Colo. The holiday sale will be honoring local favorite free-form wooden outdoor sculptor Roger Evans as the special quest this year for his longstanding dedication in promoting the Placitas organization. As for all you wine lovers and food fanatics, do not fret, local venues such as the Anasazi Field Winery, known exclusively for its rich apple, peach and plum ﬂavors, will be releasing a new American cranberry table wine along with smoky salmon appetizers. If family-style cooking is more up your alley, the local Presbyterian Church and Placitas Elementary School will be selling homemade New Mexican cuisines and desserts. Discover the warm hospitalities and traditions of the Southwest for yourself while buying everyone on your holiday shopping list a cultural piece of the community So far the organization has raised more than $11,000, and all proceeds will go towards funding the Arts in the School program. —BD

DANCE Elite Dance Studio Presents: A Christmas Carol 7p, Fri.; 2, 7p, Sat. Nov. 29-30 African American Performing Arts Theatre 310 San Pedro NE, 505.344.8299

$15-$18 elitenm.net

oin the ghosts of Christmas Past as the Elite Dance Company presents a holiday favorite, A Christmas Carol. The group of professional dancers and actors teach art within the community. And this fall the company will tell the familiar story of a miserable man, Ebenezer Scrooge, who welcomes Christmas with a sour attitude. In order to soften his heart, ghosts visit Scrooge to share joyful memories from his past, cruel truths from the present, and grim events in the future. Bob Cratchit and his family also help change Scrooge’s miserable demeanor. This theater production proves that Scrooge’s story of redemption remains as inﬂuential and uplifting as ever. The cautionary tale is a musicand dance-infused production that captures the magic and joy of Dickens’ Yuletide classic. The ensemble shines collectively, as they portray their rendition of Dickens’ popular characters through dance. —JW

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ummer is over and many New Mexicans are getting ready for the 25th Annual Winter Spanish Market, where more than 100 New Mexico Hispanic artists showcase their art works. The winter event is normally held at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. However, the Spanish Colonial Arts Society has made the decision to travel to Albuquerque this year. The Winter Spanish Market showcases and promotes contemporary Hispanic art, giving collectors a rare opportunity to meet and greet with some of the most respected Hispanic artists in the state. The market will feature exciting collections from ﬁne artists and craftsmen. It’s no surprise why thousands of shoppers and devoted collectors are lured to the summer and winter events every year. It’s a great opportunity to discuss art and to learn more from the artists personally. Don’t miss the chance to select from a variety of handmade art pieces that will make perfect holiday gifts for friends and family. —JW

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PERFORMANCE The Nutcracker Ballet 2, 7p, Sat.; 2p, Sun., Nov. 30-Dec. 8 Popejoy Hall UNM Campus, 505.925.5858

$9-$45 newmexicoballet.org

ne can’t help but recall the gentle trumpeting introduction of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” when thinking about the ballet, and it’s even harder to not start humming the melody out loud. The Nutcracker Ballet is back in Albuquerque featuring dancers from the American Ballet Theatre and New York City. Joining the performers is violinist David Felberg of Santa Fe and the New Mexico Philharmonic orchestra. Each person brings this classic story to life, eloquently portraying a surreal Christmas evening involving a girl and a nutcracker traveling through the Land of Snow, the Land of Sweets and the dream-like return home. All of the ballet dancers are dressed in beautiful, elaborate outﬁts, gracefully illustrating the stage to the sound of a full orchestra. While there are no spoken words, the story is beautifully told through the movement of bodies and by the iconic classical music. Bring the whole family and experience a true holiday tradition. —CW

MARQUEE

Constructing Quixote Production of Man of La Mancha asks the question, are you an idealist or a cynic? hopefulness is far from the predominant feature. usical-theater-nerd trivia! “I see the show as a meditation on idealism What do Hal Holbrook, versus cynicism,” director Paul Ford said in a Robert Goulet, Peter O’Toole, recent interview with Local iQ. “When it was Jacques Brel, Raúl Juliá and written and presented” in the ’60s, “there Lloyd Bridges (aka The Dude’s dad) have in was this overall sense common? Answer: They all of idealism, of looking played the titular character toward the future.” Since in Man of La Mancha, MARQUEE then, “We’ve moved into the 1965 musical from an era with much greater composer Mitch Leigh and Man of La Mancha degrees of cynicism. We lyricist Joe Darion. 7:30p Fri.-Sat.; 2p Sun., can’t live in that world (Just a bit more nerdiness: Nov. 23-Dec. 8. (also 2p, with the idealism of Don Sat., Nov. 30) W.H. Auden, the poet Quixote,” although “we behind the line “Time will RODEY THEATRE can reach for it.” UNM CAMPUS, 505.925.5858 say nothing but I told you Among the ways so,” was originally hired $20-$24 the company has to write the lyrics, but Tickets: unmtickets.com addressed the changed was accused of too much landmarkmusicals.org “expectations of a fatalism and emphatically modern audience,” dismissed). according to Ford, is The original Broadway by adding another production won ﬁve Tony dimension to the frame structure. Not only is Awards — including Best Musical and, for Don Quixote a construct of Cervantes’ mind, original star Richard Kiley, Best Leading but in the Landmark staging, Cervantes’ Actor in a Musical — inaugurating a long surroundings are a construct of the theater history of accolades for one of musical — we see the troupe come together to create theater’s most revived shows. Despite the play’s popularity, it hasn’t been staged in Albuquerque in years. Landmark Musicals will be bringing Man of La Mancha back to Burque for two weeks starting Nov. 23, with Jack Nuzum as Don Quixote/Cervantes, Tasha X. Waters as Aldonza/Dulcinea, Vernon Reza as Sancho Panza/the Manservant, and a full cast of local Albuquerque talent. The cast will be accompanied by a 15-piece orchestra led by Wojciech Milewski. Dahl Delu, who has won two Emmy Awards and worked on some of the best television shows of all time (Cheers, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Arrested Development) is the scenic director. The actors play dual roles because Man of La Mancha has a story-within-a-story structure. In the musical, Miguel de Cervantes is imprisoned during the Spanish Inquisition and threatened by his fellow prisoners, who want to conﬁscate the incomplete manuscript he safeguards. During the mock trial that ensues, Cervantes offers to put on a play as his “defense.” If he is found not guilty, he can keep the manuscript. The prisoners agree, and Cervantes transforms himself into the windmill-battling, prostitute- (or, in his eyes, lady-) courting knight-to-be Don Quixote. In the musical’s most famous song, “The Impossible Dream,” Quixote proclaims: “This is my quest, to follow that star / No matter how hopeless, no matter how far.” That determined idealism may be the quality most often associated with Cervantes’ masterpiece (as evidenced by the term derived from it, “quixotic”), but in the Landmark production of Man of La Mancha,

BY GRACE LABATT

Principal actors in the production of Man of La Mancha, which will run from Nov. 23 to Dec. 8 at Rodey Theatre, are (left to right) Vernon Reza as Sancho Panza, Jack Nuzem as Don Quixote and Tasha X. Waters as Aldonza. The show will include a 15-piece orchestra and set design by Emmy-winning production designer Dahl Delu.

the prison setting. That acknowledgment of the show’s fabrication could be viewed as cynical; it could also be seen as a celebration of the sort of grandiose imagination that Quixote

embodies. As producer Myra Cochnar told Local iQ, “In the end the question is: What is saner, to see the light in the world as it really is, or to try to see it as something beautiful, against all odds?”

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CULTURE

Documentary captures life, talented career of NM art icon

f you grew up in New Mexico and had an admiration for artists who captured our landscapes and personalities in their work, then you must know the name Betty Sabo. Born in the Midwest, Sabo made the Southwest her home, raising her children here and perfecting her craft with an easel and paintbrush. Her landscapes are breathtaking. In her later years, her allergies to oil paint made her try her hand at sculpture. And, wow, thank goodness she did! You may have seen her gifts to the city and state and may not have realized these things were created by this woman. Sabo was a driving force in making the Albuquerque Museum become what it is today. One of her greatest accomplishments was in 1986, when she helped guide a collection of art from her alma mater, Albuquerque High School, to the Albuquerque Museum. The works of Blumenschein and Berninghaus and many others might have been lost forever. Betty Sabo became even more endearing to me when, in the winter of 2012, I sat in the theater of UNM’s Architecture School and was taken on the sweet — sometimes bittersweet — journey of this grand dame in the lovely documentary Betty Sabo: An Artful Life. The film is the work of my very VERY good friend, Steve Palmisano. Palmisano is an artist in his own right, and his expertise is in producing moments of life on film. With Sabo, he captures and shares the essence of one of Albuquerque’s art icons. It’s a lovely film, filled with sweet memories from people she’s touched. But it’s also bittersweet in that Sabo is now living with Alzheimer’s. Last week, uPublic began airing this film. It can be seen on Comcast Channel 27 every Thursday at 7p, and it will run through the end of the year. Palmisano recently showed up on The Morning Brew with Larry Ahrens, along with Sabo’s longtime companion Fred Matteucci, to talk about the film and discuss the Betty Sabo Endowment at UNM, which has been established to honor her legacy and benefit art students at the university. In one moment of Betty Sabo: An Artful Life, as she stands next to an Oscar Berninghaus painting, Sabo states: “We’re lucky in this museum to have these paintings, because they were old when I was young.” And she chuckles, “That was a long time ago.” We are lucky to have you, Mrs. Sabo. And you, Steve Palmisano. To contribute to the Betty Sabo Endowment at UNM, please call the UNM Foundation at 505.277.4503.

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Hey Jude, you’ve begun to make it better I’ve known Jude Gallegos since the mid-1990s. Sweet and funny, always so nice, he puts a smile on my face when I run into him. I’ve kept up with some of his goings on as an artist and stylist. What I didn’t know is that he’s taken a turn to making some REAL fashion. Then I receive this invitation: “Jude Gallegos, designer debut 2013, Sat. Nov. 23, 5p, Fiesta on the Green, 9401 Balloon Fiesta NE. Please save the date for the fashion event of the season: the debut of the inaugural fashion line presented by the talented Jude Gallegos.” Who knew? And I became intrigued and excited, as Jude filled me in, on the hows and whys of the way this all came together in his very first actual stab at sewing wearable garments. “I grew up watching my mother sew everything from costumes to her own fabulous cocktail and party dresses,” he said. “I always made little stuffed animals, and actually my mom showed me how to make shorts, so I guess maybe that was my first garment, but nothing like this. I always wanted to design and make clothing, and why not now?” Gallegos has been working on this show for more than two years (likely why I haven’t seen him for a while). His inspirations come from his fashionable friends, and of course his mom. After the event, he’s hoping the result will be for women to come to his studio, get measured, talk about ideas, do some sketches and come up with some great pieces. For those women who don’t like seeing someone else in the same outfit, go see a local designer! He’s also hoping to one day team up with another local designer and start an Albuquerque fashion weekend. He said: “Santa Fe has one and that’s good for them, but Albuquerque is bigger and has more.” I think we are about to get more very soon, and I cannot wait to be there, and see this stuff. Come and join me and raise a glass of wine in a toast to another of my talented buddies. Cheers to you, Jude. Steven J. Westman details community goings-on in each issue of Local iQ. Reach him at steven@local-iQ.com.

SPORTS

High expectations New head coach Craig Neal aims to add dynamics, uptempo pace to Lobo hoops with senior guard Kendall Williams adding 17 points, the newcomer Cullen Neal came he excitement surrounding the off the bench with 12 points and showed University of New Mexico men’s some playmaking ability with two alley-oop basketball team was at a fever passes. pitch last March. With the Lobos winning the Mountain West Conference Newcomers Deshawn Delaney, Arthur regular season and conference tournament, Edwards and Obij Aget also made their along and their high NCAA Tournament debut, making high-energy plays in seeding, the stage was set for the Lobos to limited minutes. The Lobos took care of make history. the basketball by committing only nine turnovers and spreading the basketball with UNM made history, but for all the wrong 19 assists. reasons. A first-round upset loss to Harvard and the departure of head coach Steve In the post-game press conference, coach Alford to UCLA left the Lobos in a state of Neal stated his squad may have been too uncertainty. Questions surrounded the team, non-selfish but he was proud of his team such as which players for being unified early in might leave and who would the season. “I’m proud of follow in Alford’s footsteps. our guys because they have SPORTS really shown that they’re But soon after, former selfless and they’re not UNM Lobos assistant coach (and good selfish. And that’s what my friend of Alford’s) Craig Men’s Basketball teams are going to be and Neal became the new THE PIT that’s what I’m really proud head coach. Neal made 1414 UNIVERSITY SE, of,” said Neal. an immediate impact 505.277.0111 by keeping the majority Along with playing smart Tickets: 505.925.5858 of the current roster of basketball, the Lobos are golobos.com players and convincing his counting on a deep bench own son, Cullen Neal, to to give the starters some become a Lobo rather than much-needed rest. Senior play with Saint Mary’s. forward Bairstow hopes more depth will improve the frontcourt this Despite the lackluster finish to last season, season. Craig Neal will have some big shoes to fill, as Alford led UNM to multiple conference “It really did hurt us, just me and Alex. We titles, three NCAA tournament appearances had to play a lot of minutes and it did hurt us and the first 30-win season in school history. come tournament time,” said Bairstow of last season. “Having a deep bench is going to be But Neal brings his own unique style of really important, especially if we get into foul charisma, as fans found out at the Lobo trouble.” Howl with Neal entering The Pit riding a motorcycle. Neal’s flair for the dramatic has UNM will play in The Charleston Classic translated onto the basketball court, with the starting Nov. 21. It should provide a great team adopting a new faster-paced offensive early-season test, with potential match-ups identity. against Clemson, Davidson or UMass during the weekend. Fans have gotten to see the new offense in action with two exhibition wins, but the 88Once the tournament has concluded, UNM 52 blowout victory over Alabama A&M in the will encounter exciting non-conference season opener showed the potential of the opponents like Kansas, Marquette and new dynamic lineup. a home game against Cincinnati. When In front of over 14,000 fans at The Pit, Mountain West Conference play begins, the big-man combination of Alex Kirk and the Lobos will be looking to defend their Cameron Bairstow imposed their will in regular-season title. They have been selected the paint, with Kirk scoring 16 points and a by multiple media outlets, including Yahoo! career-high 22 points from Bairstow. Along Sports, to win the regular season but should BY JUSTIN GOODRUM

Alex Kirk, who established himself as a scoring and rebounding force for the Lobos last season, is being counted on to play a key role again this year. New UNM coach Craig Neal has installed an uptempo offense that will put a premium on passing and ballhandling.

face challenges from UNLV, San Diego State and Boise State. Media and fans, of course, will judge the Lobos’ success on how they perform in the NCAA tournament. Junior center Kirk stated at the Alabama A&M post-game press conference that the team wants to erase the bad memories of last season and prove to the country that New Mexico can be an elite basketball team. “We’re a competitive group of guys and

coach is competitive. So everything you do is focused on, ‘Let’s get better, let’s move on, let’s get closer to the journey.’ The journey stated today and I think we made a pretty good statement to the country that we are going to be good again,” said Kirk. Even though the coaching philosophy has changed, the expectations remain high, with anything less than a Sweet 16 appearance in the tournament to be deemed as a disappointment.

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FOOD

Ditch the kitchen and let yourself be served

PHOTOS BY WES NAMAN

Nosh, located on the corner of Amherst and Silver in Nob Hill, dishes up authentic Jewish deli fare like the packed-with-corned-beef Reuben Sandwich (left) and the Chopped Liver Specialty with toast points (right). They also sell items such as packaged granola and local honey (center).

Cornershop kosher Nosh quickly establishes itself as a destination eatery with its authentic deli menu and off-the-main-drag Nob Hill locale wide-ranging, wall-mounted menu covering almost every new and traditional deli delight ome of the most popular culinary we’ve known from our New York City tourist attractions in New York experiences. We chose first the Chopped City are the Jewish delicatessens, Liver specialty ($7), made with hard-boiled including the Carnegie (near egg and caramelized onions and surrounded Carnegie Hall), Katz’s, the Stage (in the with toast points. It was very tasty, soft and theater district), 2nd Avenue and many definitely authentic. others throughout the Five Boroughs. Now We followed with one of the signature Albuquerque has its own New York City-style sandwiches (a deli must), the Reuben ($11.75, authentic Jewish deli – Nosh – corned beef, Swiss cheese, located in the Nob Hill area off Russian dressing, coleslaw on Central and becoming busier by REVIEW rye). This ample, time-honored the day. delight could be a meal in The Nosh motto is, “If you can’t Nosh itself and dates back some 70 say something nice … say it 116 AMHERST SE, 505.919.8022 years to the famous Reuben’s in Yiddish!” It all came about in Restaurant in Manhattan on the last two months due to the HOURS: East 58th Street near Central creativity and courage of Alisa 8a-3p, Mon.-Sat.; Park. It’s also available with Turtletaub-Young, a brave Los 8a-1p, Sun. pastrami and we found it to be Angeles Jewish princess with noshnobhill.com delicious, satisfying and, again, an extensive background in truly authentic. All meats are catering and varied restaurant cured and cooked in house. experience in New Mexico, who For testing purposes, we felt that Burque needed a good genuine authentic Jewish deli. ordered a Delish Knish ($3.25, a potato delicacy wrapped in flaky dough and baked). The corner premises are modern, clean and It was excellent and reminiscent of the comfortable, for both take-out or for seating original Lower East Side product. indoors and outside, with over 30 seats surrounded by large shop windows and walls Already overfed, we next tried a house-made decorated with photos of famous Jewish Bombalinsky dessert ($2, a pastry creation comedians. filled with creamy custard); another success and one original to Nosh. For dessert we My companion and I were excited by the BY PAUL LEHMAN

could have chosen New York Cheesecake ($6), 7 Layer Cake ($6), Key Lime Pie ($5) or a dozen other bakery items made in-house. For sandwich connoisseurs, Nosh offers Bagel, Nova Lox and Cream Cheese ($10.75), Egg Salad, Turkey, Roast Beef, Tuna or Club sandwiches ranging from $7.75-$11.75 and all generously ﬁlled. A popular and early favorite among local and visiting clients is the Matzo Ball Soup ($6), made with chicken noodle soup and a traditional matzo ball. Breakfast at Nosh (8a-11a, seven days a week) includes Matzo Brei ($8 or $9), served with sour cream and house jam — a Jewish-mother favorite made up of crushed matzo and egg, Corned Beef Hash ($11), Challah French Toast ($9) and other innovations designed to tempt. To quench your thirst, Nosh features such traditional drinks as Dr. Brown’s Soda ($2.50), Chocolate Egg Crème ($2.75) and Mexican Coke, as well as other sodas, milk, orange juice, tea and seltzer. Of course, Nosh provides all menu items to go, caters for all occasions and will make up impressive party platters to order. And there are lots of auxiliary items to purchase including T-Shirts and tanks featuring the house motto, wallets that play traditional ditties, candies labeled “Orthodox Chews,” Famous Jew Mugs and Mashuganah Mints.

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he holiday season is upon us, which means there are a lot of dinners and parties you have to either host or attend. You might be stressing about what to make, when everyone is coming over or where you have to be. Maybe this year, though, you decided to change things up. It’s time to ditch your kitchen and try something different for a change — like going out for Thanksgiving. There are plenty of fine options around town that you might not have considered. Scalo Northern Italian Grill (3500 Central SE, 505.255.8781) will be open for their regular hours on Thanksgiving. You can count on a creatively crafted menu from Chef Mendoza. Details for the day can be found on the website (scalonobhill.com). Be sure to call ahead for reservations. Further east on Central, I can guarantee you an epicurean experience at The Crown Room inside The Downs Racetrack and Casino (145 Louisiana SE, 505.767.7180). The reservations-only dinner will be served at 5 and 7:30p and will include traditional favorites like carved turkey, smoked prime rib, an assortment of sides and a dessert of pies. My promise to you is that Chef Cordell Bomar and Maitre d’ Kielan will take care of you as they have me — like family. Prairie Star Restaurant and Wine Bar at Santa Ana (288 Prairie Star) will be doing an early serving that goes from 11a to 3p. A brunch of sorts, if you will. Executive Chef Chris Olsen has put together a tempting prix fixe menu with things like Shiitake French Toast, Turkey Dumpling Soup and Smoked Turkey Benedict. Finish it off with Chef’s duo of Vanilla Pumpkin Cheesecake and Bourbon Pecan Pie. Call ahead for your reservations (505.867.3327). You can also catch brunch at Forque Kitchen & Bar inside the Hyatt Regency downtown (330 Tijeras NW, 505.842.1234). Chef Phil Beltran has prepared a Thanksgiving menu that will satisfy your Thanksgiving cravings. You can find traditional Thanksgiving favorites mixed in with regional picks. He may be L.A.-born, but he has embraced an Albuquerque-influenced cuisine. For those of you who are always thankful for leftovers, you’re in luck. If you haven’t found it yet, get yourself into Al’s Big Dipper (501 Copper NW, 505.314.1118) as soon as possible. They are offering the Day After Thanksgiving Special, which consists of a house-made stuffing, cranberry sauce and turkey on a croissant. If you choose one of my suggestions or opt for tradition, remember to be thankful for family, friends, food, feast and the fun you have over the holiday season. Justin De La Rosa writes about the local food and restaurant scene. He can be reached at justin@local-iQ.com.

FOOD

Semisweet can be just sweet enough

emisweet. Not a bad word to describe the impending holiday season, is it? There is no air of nostalgia to semisweet. It just is. Unlike dark, there’s no hint at quiet pre-dinner walks on leaf-strewn sidewalks, holding hands. Unlike bittersweet, there’s no suggestion of mystic kisses from a stranger under mistletoe at a friend-of-a-friend’s party. Semisweet simply suggests a kinda-sorta mood. Sometimes you want semisweet. This recipe will make six larger servings (about This episode of Key Ingredient eschews the four, 6 oz. each). foodie trend of late: the single-tree, first-nameSet your oven to 300° F. Into a small (6-inch basis-with-the-cacao-bean-farmer, 3-ouncediameter) heavy-bottomed saucepot, add a bar-for-14-dollars chocolate. Instead we will go scant 1/3 cup water, a pinch of kosher salt, and straight for the jugular with the standard pantry one cup white granulated sugar. Do not stir. staple of semisweet chocolate. Set it on the stove over medium-high heat and ® I’m preferential to the big yellow bag of Nestlé , cover. You are caramelizing the sugar. Do not which is exactly the opposite of my general stir or jostle, but, if it looks like the sugar isn’t preference for all things local. However, more dissolving (you can peek), you can gently swirl important than local are consistency and quality. the pan. This can all be done uncovered, but And the big yellow bag never disappoints. In the cover keeps the moisture in the pot, which fact, you probably have (just as I do) a partial helps keep the sugar from crystallizing. I usually bag of semisweet chips from the last holiday need all the help I can get and I keep it covered. season that has started to separate from age The sugar will dissolve and be glossy and and kitchen temperature fluctuations. Fear not. bubbly. It will begin to brown around the edges. This is its intended destiny. At this point, remove the cover. Reduce the Chocolate is made from fermented, dried and heat slightly, and swirl the pot to promote even roasted cacao beans. The nibs are ground and caramelization. You are looking for a color just refined into chocolate liquor, and, along with the addition (or not) of cocoa butter, vanilla, lecithin, milk solids and sugar, “chocolate,” as we know it, is formed. Semisweet chocolate falls into the dark chocolate family, and for most baking applications, bittersweet and semisweet chocolate are interchangeable. By FDA requirement, semisweet chocolate must contain a minimum of 35 percent cocoa solids and contain less than 12 percent milk solids (more than that would make it milk chocolate). By Swiss chocolate standards, semisweet chocolate contains half as much sugar as cocoa. Compositions vary greatly between manufacturers: If you find a chocolate you like, stick with that one. Come holiday time, you’ll be asked to bring a dessert to share or you’ll want to impress your dinner guests with something slightly PHOTO BY WES NAMAN extraordinary. You’ll be walking a A chocolate-caramel custard, served in a demitasse cup fine line all season between justwith a dollop of whipped cream on top, is a perfectly portable holiday dessert and a fine use of that old yelenough and a little-too-much. This low bag of semisweet chocolate chips that’s sitting in dessert strides that line beautifully. the back of your cupboard. This is my invented chocolatecaramel custard. It is the best of both worlds: chocolate and caramel. At first taste, Jennifer James said, “Hmmmph past caramel: it should be the color right before (long pause) ... I’m confused.” Which, I like to you think, “Uh oh, I burned it.” At that moment, believe, she meant in the best possible way. add two cups heavy cream to the pot very It has to be served in small, preferably individual slowly. Continue to swirl the pan, reduce the heat to low. Add the cream gradually. If you add dishes that are oven safe. Demitasse cups are the liquid too quickly, your beautiful caramelized perfect, as are those nondescript white ceramic sugar will crystallize. The liquid will bubble and ramekins they sell in sets of 12 this time of year. spurt. You can control all of this by going slowly. And they can be made days ahead. Once all the liquid is added, stir gently with I will give you my “recipe,” as I do it. It has a whisk, trying to incorporate as little air as measurements because there is a required possible. Add one cup semisweet chocolate exactness to baking, but it can be scaled up or chips (the separated ones from the back of the down as long as you keep the ratios the same. pantry are fine) and stir. Your liquid should now At Jennifer James 101, we offer these custards look like glossy chocolate. In a medium bowl, in a perfect four-bite size: enough to satisfy a whisk six egg yolks. Temper the yolks with the sweet tooth, but not enough to deliver any guilt.

hot chocolate liquid by slowly pouring the liquid from the pot into the yolks and simultaneously whisking the yolks (put a damp dish towel under the base of the bowl to keep it from spinning). Strain the liquid through ﬁne a ﬁne mesh sieve, just in case any of the yolks cooked. Divide the now slightly thicker liquid amongst your ramekins. Bake the custards in a water bath (a metal baking pan with a 1/2 inch of water) in the center of the oven for about 24 minutes or until the custard in each cup wiggles together and doesn’t slosh. Let cool in the water bath; chill, uncovered, until cold. Store covered. Serve as-is or with a dash of cinnamon or a dollop of whipped sweet cream. Nelle Bauer is co-chef/co-owner of Jennifer James 101. She believes there is a time and place for artisan chocolate consumption, and it isn’t hidden in baked goods. For that you need the mass-produced stuff.

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DRINK

Low-cost, broad appeal best for holiday wines

he holidays are upon us, with Christmas music on the radio and jingles piped into stores and restaurants everywhere. Get ready for rich food and the company of old friends and family starting next week, perhaps with the beginning of Hanukkah, followed the next day by Thanksgiving, or on the wild ride through Christmas to the great crescendo of New Year’s Eve. Each year we go to dinner parties, potlucks or feasts for stray humans with no family in town for the holidays. Each year I discover new dishes and new takes on my favorite old comfort foods. This month I offer some wine pairing suggestions for these occasions, based on a few guiding principles. First, keep the cost moderate to low; second, keep the appeal broad but not pedestrian; and lastly, keep the varietals unusual and distinct.

Old Vine’s Sake When I discovered how enjoyable wine could be back in 1996, I could not get enough of the Old Vine Red from Marietta Vineyards in Healdsburg, Calif. I must confess that over time my love of this wine waned as I found the wines of France and Italy more exotic and enticing. This year I revisited this wine in its current iteration of “Lot 59” (I ﬁrst encountered it as Lot 18). This is your go-to wine for your holiday table, especially this Thanksgiving. I had an early plate of turkey with stufﬁng and cranberry sauce at the beginning of this month and opened the

Old Vine Red for old time’s sake. The result was an ideal blending of jammy Zinfandel and (probably) some Petit Syrah and Carignagne. The mildness of the turkey with the salty herbs and butter of the stufﬁng with tangy cranberries made a perfect match. This is not rocket science, just a crowd-pleasing pairing. Pick it up nearly anywhere in town for around $15/bottle and bring it to dinner or enjoy it in the privacy of your own kitchen.

South For the Winter In the past decade we have seen Malbec (a blending grape in the Bordeaux region of France) land on our shelves from Argentina. It started out as the new affordable alternative to the same old California Merlot and Cabernet, but in 2013 the prices continued to rise, even for the same Malbec that was inexpensive not long ago. While wandering the local wine aisles recently, I stumbled across a new French transplant to the southern hemisphere (new to our shelves at least). The grape Tannat ﬂourishes as a

tannic, spicy red in the Madiran region of France just north of the Basque region of Spain. In Argentina it transforms into a spicy, coffee- and tobacco-scented red wine that has softer acidity with kinder, gentler flavors of black currants and raisins. I was worried that it was making a short lived run (like so many other great wines) but found that it is making a home at Quarters on Wyoming for $15/bottle. You might find flavors of dark chocolate and plums on the first sip, but when you try it with roast lamb or beef with roasted vegetables and sweet potatoes it may evolve into your next favorite grape. While it is mostly being imported from Uruguay, try the Tannat from Argentina’s Don Rodolfo. Write to me and tell me what you ate it with or how it fared on its own.

Franc-N-Furter With no functioning kitchen at home right now, my girlfriend and I have taken to cooking for our friends in their kitchens in exchange for letting them keep the leftovers. A few nights ago I made seared ﬂank steak with my personal hybrid of chimichurri and chermoula. The sauce is basically fresh oregano, mint, parsley and cilantro with salmuera (salt water) some saffron, olive oil, citrus, garlic and red wine vinegar. A

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great accompaniment to grilled anything, the herbs and acidity usually pair well with Syrah (and red meat that is). This time I decided to pair it with an affordable Cabernet Franc. I wrote about this amazing grape last December and found myself turning to it again this year. While Cab Franc usually fetches a higher price than Syrah, I was pleasantly surprised by “The Franc” from Cosentino Winery out of Napa Valley, found at Jubilation for $15/bottle. Nice Tannins, bright fruit and herbal notes paired beautifully with the flavors of roast root veggies, basmati rice with sumac, and flank steak with the fresh herbs and citrus. Get the 2009 while you can; when it’s gone it’s gone for good. The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and the proof of the wine is in the drinking. Let your palate be your guide and don’t let any wine snobbery or price tags bully you into liking something that just doesn’t suit you (high dollar or low dollar). Be open and realize that most wines have their place in the world and allow yourself a new experience. I always welcome your comments, questions and critiques at sam@local-iQ.com. Cheers. Wine columnist Sam Melada spent 15 years working in fine and not-so-fine restaurants. He believes that all palates can be enlightened to the pleasures of food and wine.

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FOOD

Old school turkey Local ﬁxture Keller’s Farm Store has specialized in natural free range turkeys long before it was de rigueur BY BLANCA DUARTE

t shouldn’t come as a surprise that turkey is a hot commodity during the Thanksgiving holiday. However, what is it exactly that consumers are looking for when trying to decide which plump roast they should select? Back in the day, the process of buying a Thanksgiving turkey was fairly easy. All you had to do was go to your local grocery store and purchase whatever was available at the time. But for many people, an interest in a healthier diet and a more sustainable form of food production has prompted them to adopt a fresh perspective when it comes to choosing what they put on their plate for Thanksgiving. Nowadays, turkey packaging for consumers will vary from organic and kosher to free range or “all natural.” Yet Margie Keller Perko, one of the owners of Keller’s Farm Stores of Albuquerque, suggested in a recent interview with Local iQ that folks drop those dictionaries and get back to basics with “the good old-fashioned taste and tenderness of simple turkey.” In 1946, Lawrence and Helen Keller bought a farm in hopes of getting some fresh air. But the trend at the time was away from country life, so, realizing there was a better

chance for success if they had a city-based place to sell their meat, they opened up their ﬁrst Albuquerque retail store in 1960. Established in an era of mega supermarkets and blockbuster packing houses that churned out mass-produced meat every day, the Kellers took a different approach. Unlike traditional agriculture companies, Keller’s owns both the farm and retail store locations. When it comes to turkey, this helps control the levels of distribution the turkeys must go through in order to get sold in stores. It only takes Keller’s 24 hours to pack and send a fresh bird to the store, whereas commercial stores process their meats a month in advance before hitting the shelves. Poultry especially is often inhumanely treated in modern, mass-produced food processes. According to Perko, many chickens and turkeys are subjected to small cages, fed growth hormones to speed up production times and fed a diet that includes cardboard and recycled manure. “At Keller’s, we make sure our poultry gets plenty of fresh air and exercise,” said Perko. “Processing starts when the turkeys fully mature at 16 weeks. Their diets differ every week. We mostly feed them a combination of grains, alfalfa, corn, milo and maze to ensure a nutritious value for our customers.”

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Mike John Keller and Rebecca Jayne Perloare are members of the family that has operated Keller’s Farm Store in Albuquerque since 1960, with a reputation built around their free-range turkeys and other quality meats.

In today’s market, commercial stores either pump their turkeys with up to eight ounces of salted water upon packaging or they produce the infamous “Butterball” turkey, which is enhanced with chemical ﬂavorings to cover up a lesser quality of meat. In the end, more people are questioning what customers really get in return for buying a cheaper turkey meat. “We never add chemicals, MSG, colorings or preservatives to any of our handmade or butchered meats, cold cuts, sausages or bacon,” said Nancy Keller Jackson, another owner. Besides offering a selection of USDA prime and choice turkey cuts, Keller’s prides itself on old-fashioned customer service. This year, 12 to 15 lb. whole birds will be sold at a retail price of $289, providing plenty of premium meat for your large holiday gathering. Jackson further explained that prices for turkeys are up this year due to the New Mexico drought and increased expense for feed. If that bang is too big for your buck, Keller’s suggests purchasing cuts like turkey breast, hindquarters, drumsticks or boneless roasts that are relatively fast and simple to prepare for a small family feast. Mix it up and let your ﬂavor palate run wild.

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Retail options abound for home cooks looking to cook and serve a ‘natural’ turkey for this year’s Thanksgiving feast Sprouts Farmers Market Multiple locations sprouts.com

Sprouts offers a variety of natural and organic turkey meats. Preordering for Thanksgiving closes Nov. 24.

Natural Grocers 4420 Wyoming NE, 505.292.7300 9261 Coors NW, 505.897.0400 naturalgrocers.com

Natural Grocers specializes in naturally raised organic free-range turkey. Pre-ordering is closed, but you can call the store to be placed on a waiting list for extra turkeys that may be available the day before Thanksgiving.

Keller’s Farm Stores WESTSIDE LOCATION:

6100H Coors NE, 505.898.6121 EASTSIDE LOCATION:

2912 Eubank NE, 505.294.1427 kellersfarmstores.com

La Montanita Coop 3500 Central SE, 505.265.4631 2400 Rio Grande NW, 505.242.8800 lamontanita.coop

La Montanita Coop sells all natural and organic whole turkeys and turkey meats. Invoices for Thanksgiving pre-orders recommended one week in advance.

Tully’s Italian Deli 1425 San Mateo NE, 505.255.5370 tullysitaliandeli.com

Fresh organic turkeys from Embudo, New Mexico can be preordered from this local deli staple (Est. 1970).

Whole Foods Market 2103 Carlisle NE, 505.260.1366 5815 Wyoming NE, 505.856.0474 wholefoodsmarket.com

Pre-ordering online and by phone continues right up to Thanksgiving. Varieties range from fresh heirloom to free range and kosher.

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YOU CAN’T DO this WITH A GIFT CARD Think ‘theme, tradition and local’ when crafting your gift-giving strategies EDITOR’S NOTE: Our “Curious

Townie” columnist Steven J. Westman is renowned for many things, but none moreso than his talent for generous, thoughtful and clever gift giving. We asked Steven to share his secrets for this Gift Guide edition of Local iQ. BY STEVEN J. WESTMAN

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aking a list and checking it twice” is not just a contrived Christmas carol for me. Perhaps the more-than-contrived adage “the art of gift giving” does apply to me, though (or so I’ve been told). The holidays ought to be fun and merry, and hopefully time spent with your loved ones. The traditions of opening presents placed under a big pine tree on one big morning have morphed over the years into gift exchange parties and small dinner gatherings in a giant booth at Cervantes, where your gang of friends (your chosen family) come loaded with goodies for everyone. It takes some thought and some planning, and hopefully not spreading oneself too thin. For you readers, I am a Christmas dude, and never one to discount my friends of other faiths and beliefs during this season. I’m not a fan of the “bah humbug,” but I understand it and respect it, and I do my darnedest to not offend or cause hurt feelings. But c’mon, this is about spreading cheer! I’ve learned to wipe away the stress that seems to exude for many. I do wince when I see that stores are opening on Thanksgiving Day. And I have never partook in Black Friday, when the masses stand in overnight lines to get the best buys on needful things. What I do is try my very best to put some heart, thought and cleverness in into what I will be giving as gifts over

the holidays. Plus, I try my very best to shop locally-owned boutiques and stores. Themes and traditions are my favorite way to accomplish this feat.

The pickle tradition My first simple list is this: ornaments, candles, books, liqueurs, coffee. With these, it’s easy to make a pairing of something folks will smile over and know you’ve put some thought into. One year, I gave a partridge tree ornament with a pear-scented candle. Another year, it was praline liqueur with a pound of French roast coffee. Then there’s the famed Pickle Ornament (there are heaps of tradition to this one). Traditionally, an ornamental pickle is placed on a Christmas tree as one of the Christmas decorations. On Christmas morning, the first child to find the pickle on the tree would receive an extra present from Santa Claus or would be said to have a year of good fortune. I love the pickle one, a lot. Add some jalapeño vodka with a jar of pickled green beans for a wickedly delish martini (a well-received present by all my friends). This can serve as a great “host gift” when attending a function between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. While I adore wrapping paper with ribbons and bows, a gift bag with some pretty tissue paper is an effortless way to mix and match your bounty. I say start with a cool ornament and go from there. Key word: theme.

Create a tradition I have a friend whom I ﬁrst gave a scarf in 1983, and every year I still get him a scarf. He knows what’s coming, and I think it makes us both smile — plus over the decades it has made for a wardrobe of many colors and styles. But I have found out it’s not a bad thing to double-check what you have been doing. For many Christmases I gave my Mom beautiful hand-knit wool sweaters, year after year. I believe it was by sweater number 12 that she admitted the wool made her neck itch. Each and every one

Tapping into tradition and building a theme is a solid gift-giving strategy. You can play with the tradition of the ornamental Christmas tree pickle with a gift of pickled green beans and jalapeño vodka, which just happen to provide the ingredients for delicious holiday martinis.

of those sweaters had in the end gone mostly unworn. Dangit! (Love you Mom!)

Look to books You cannot go wrong with books (writes this Kindle-less guy). I ﬁnd myself perusing the shelves and tables at Bookworks at this time of year. Cookbooks are never a miss. But I tend to search out publications that have a regional tone, especially for those outta-towners who miss our beautiful landscape. Coffee-table books with photographs that drum up sweet recollections and make one want to come home for a visit are a sureﬁre hit. Also consider giving a book you have loved in the past, with a handwritten inscription as to why it means something to you. This will always become a treasure. And if you don’t see what you are looking for at your local bookstore, most of them will order it for you, often with a short turnaround — another way to keep it local.

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Think of the person I’m not crafty or artistic, but I do have some talented friends. Custom-made belt buckles or original postcards with photos of people and places that are familiar, or monogrammed handkerchiefs, cocktail coasters with my face on them — all are keepsakes that make good gifts. Many of my close friends know not to give me knick-knacks as holiday presents. eason being is that my well-known home decor looks like Pee Wee’s Playhouse met an episode of Hoarders. So you gotta know what is good to give and what is not, and what is appropriate. In the end, you truly realize that your family and your friends are your biggest gift. That is not another corny adage; it’s a plain and simple fact. So why not share with them something that comes with thought and imagination, from your heart, wrapped up in with a pretty ribbon?

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SMART gifts Local iQ columnists and writers make your gift-giving task that much easier with ideas in their areas of expertise

ift-giving is a heck of a lot easier when you’re an expert in the ﬁeld. Julia Child probably gave some fantastic kitchenware gifts in her time and Steve Jobs no doubt presented his friends and family with some slick techie gifts, Apple-made or otherwise. A video camera from Steven Spielberg;

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moon boots from Neil Armstrong — you get the idea. That got us thinking here at Local iQ ... our writing team is plush with experts in their ﬁelds. Whether it’s beer or wine or food, gardening, ﬁlm, cycling or

parenting, our columnists and writers are extremely knowledgeable. So when tackling the arduous task of thinking up gifts to give your loved ones this holiday season, why not ask the experts? That’s what we did, and the results follow. We hope it makes your holiday gift-giving much easier. Thanks to our contributors for these swanky gift ideas, and happy holiday gift-hunting to you!

Cristina Olds Feature Writer/Bicycle Enthusiast

Cycling Caps by Fabulous Disaster Designs $28 THE KICKSTAND BIKE SHOP 11145 MENAUL NE, 505.299.2624 thekickstand505.com Fiber artist and massage therapist Libby Casarez’s hats didn’t fit right so she started making her own. “I have a lot of hair,” the self-taught seamstress said, also citing a friend who suffered headaches from wearing brain-squeezing hats as inspiration. For her first fabricated cap, Casarez upcycled an old Bianchi cycling shirt. Subsequently, the Bianchi rep commissioned Casarez to make him one as well. Using non-traditional fabrics, Casarez’s hats are all handmade and can be customized to fit any cyclist’s noggin. Riders might wet the hat and wear it under a helmet for cooling, or for winter rides, it helps keep noggins warm. Casarez says she started her crafting years ago when she craved a one-of-a-kind purse that couldn’t be found in a store. Her plans are to design tool rolls, small gear bags that riders strap under the bike seat, in the near future.

Mimbres Man Cycling Jerseys $89.99 FIXED & FREE BIKE SHOP 114 TULANE SE, 505.255.0586

mimbresman.com The Mimbres River in southwest New Mexico and the culture of early people who lived along the river from 825-1125 AD inspired the name for this local clothing line. Complement your closet full of lycra team kits with this unique cycling jersey hand-sewn in Albuquerque. Tailored for an active fit, while still looking sharp at the bar for the after-ride beer, the jerseys come in a breathable Guatemalan fabric — red pattern for men, purple for women. Designed in 1994 by Barin Beard, Mimbres Man was revitalized by co-founder Steinar Smith in 2012 to fill “a need for functional, practical and stylish mountain bike apparel.” Smith is a professional mechanic and author of the seminal trail guidebook Gallup Waypoints. The website also offers t-shirts and socks.

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H O L I DAY G I F T G U I D E Nelle Bauer Chef/Co-owner, Jennifer James 101, Food Columnist

Custom Dining Table and Chairs WHITE DESIGN 505.400.9722

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Tables: $2,900 and up Chairs: $750$1900 Scott White has an uncanny ability to coax the most stunning naturally-occurring grain out of his wood. His pieces are well-made, timeless and absolutely beautiful. Foodies spend a lot of time at the table: the table and chairs should be as expertly crafted as the meal being consumed.

Micaceous Clay Bean Pot Prices vary THE GALLERY AT CAFÉ PASQUAL’S 121 DON GASPAR, SANTA FE, 800.722.7672

pasquals.com Felipe Ortega is a true artisan. By his own hand, each pot is absolutely unique — hand-dug clay, coiled and smoothed, slipped and fired. The pots can be safely used on both gas and electric stovetops and in conventional and microwave ovens. Since the handles stay cool, the finished dish can be transported and served in the very pot in which it was cooked.

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Option B Blend $11.65/lb. MICHAEL THOMAS COFFEE 1111 CARLISLE SE, 505.255.3330 Michael Thomas has a wicked sensibility when it comes to roasting his beans. He is, in no uncertain terms, confident and exacting. That said, any of the single cultivars are amazing, but his true genius comes through when he blends. Our house blend at Jennifer James 101 is Plain James; the less subtle rise-and-shine version is Option B.

H O L I DAY G I F T G U I D E Dan Gutierrez Producer/Editor/Writer, ReelzChannel, Film Columnist

Canon 5D Mark III KURT’S CAMERA CORRAL 3417 CENTRAL NE, 505.266.7766 1713 JUAN TABO NE, 505.296.4888

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$3,000 (body only) For the budding filmmaker, the Canon 5D Mark III is the dream DSLR to have to make your movies. Yes, this is the top of the line and many motion pictures have been made with the 5D. But you also have to know, outside of the DSLR you can go to an even higher grade, such as anything from RED. But there, you’re expecting to pay twice as much or even more. To tell you the truth, if you are buying for an indie filmmaker who will use it a ton, and you don’t want to take a second mortgage on the house, I recommend spending more on lenses than you do on the body. You can start with a simple T3i by Canon, it’s about $450, and your budding back yard Tim Burton will be grateful. From there, they can start upgrading their arsenal of lenses, win some film festivals and then prove themselves worthy of the Canon Mark III.

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Sexy Soundtracks on Vinyl NOB HILL MUSIC 3419 CENTRAL NE, 505.266.4200

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Under $20 After you’ve made fun of your friend for buying a turntable from Urban Outfitters, you should give them a reason to actually use it. Nob Hill Music is an enabler for your analog enthusiast. That warm, crackly sound emitting from the groove of a 45 will make your friend feel cooler than a couple of Fonzies. Somewhere, Quentin Tarantino is shedding a tear of approval. For under 20 bucks you can find a piece of vinyl from one of their favorite soundtracks or, better yet, get a stack of vinyl and provide a personal handwritten playlist for your friend to play on their own. Prove to your giftee that you understand iTunes playlists, Spotify shares or cassette mixtapes are too new-school.

H O L I DAY G I F T G U I D E Anything from Stranger Factory STRANGER FACTORY 109 CARLISLE NE, 505.508.3049

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$2/ up

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The adult toy store where vinyl is king, and I’m not talking about Self Serve. Stranger Factory is filled with little vinyl figurines breaking free from imaginations of their designers into our tangible, physical world. This toy store is filled with items from the cute to the macabre, and most often a bit of both. Stepping into this store brings up feelings of nostalgia, shock, awe and gross-out, all the while being infused with the giggles. For the movie fan with an attraction to the quirky or repulsive, this may be the perfect spot to shop. Stranger Factory has a wealth of highly crafted art, movie memorabilia and unique gifts for pretty much anyone on your shopping list. My favorite piece is the giant vinyl Stay Puft Marshmallow Man for $125 (I’m secretly hoping a friend of mine will read this and get it for me). Beyond figurines, the artwork in their gallery is spectacular. During the month of November, catch the works of artists Gary Ham and Ragnar. In December, catch the Circus Annual Winter Salon III and the works of Jen Mussato.

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Muse Vol 1: Brandt Peters

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Nonesuch Plush Skelve

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You can’t go wrong with books For gift givers looking to make a present of printed (or digital) pages, here is one writer’s top 10 tomes of the past year BY ROSS SCHARF

t is seemingly impossible to pare down to the “10 Best Books” of the year. But that’s what I have attempted to do, with the caveat that these unranked 10 really sit atop a longer list.

1. Haiku in English: The First Hundred Years Edited by Jim Kacian, Philip Rowland and Allan Burns W.W. Norton, $23.95 The starting point of this collection is Ezra Pound’s In a Station of the Metro, published in 1913. The editors consider it the ﬁrst fully-realized haiku in the English language. This anthology features more than 800 poems by 250-plus poets, some of whom are notable literary names — Jack Kerouac, Langston Hughes, W.S. Merwin and Wallace Stevens.

2 (a). Who Discovered America? The Untold History of the Peopling of the Americas By Gavin Menzies and Ian Hudson William Morrow, $28.99

2 (B). The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America By Thomas King University of Minnesota Press, $24.95 This is a two-part recommendation. In Who Discovered America? the authors debunk Christopher Columbus’ “discovery,” but also reject the theory that people crossed a land bridge that connected Asia and North America over what is today the Bering Strait. This speculative book gathers information on investigations containing new evidence of other, earlier visitors. For one, they ﬁnd linguistic and DNA connections between the people of Zuni Pueblo and the Japanese. In The Inconvenient Indian, King looks at the interwoven relations between Anglos and Indians in the United States and Canada — with wit and grace and wisdom. King, who is Cherokee, talks about the myths of Indians (e.g. - as bloody or gentle or kind savages) and Anglos (e.g. - as heroes, sometimes not) that have endured in popular culture.

3. Grandma’s Santo on Its Head: Stories of Days Gone By in Hispanic Villages of New Mexico By Nasario García University of New Mexico Press, $24.95 These six bilingual tales open a window into the folklore of Hispanics of northern New Mexico, in particular the Rio Puerco Valley where the author grew up. Rudolfo Anaya says García is a master storyteller. He’s right. We need more like García.

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5. Chasing Utopia: A Hybrid By Nikki Giovanni William Morrow, $19

4. If There’s Squash Bugs in Heaven, I Ain’t Staying Photographs and Text by Stacia SpraggBraude Museum of New Mexico Press, $29.95 This is an endearing tribute to Evelyn Curtis Losack, a Renaissance woman. She lives in Corrales on her family’s farm, teaches piano, sings operatic arias and imparts her wisdom about life and nature. Authorphotographer Spragg-Braude brings out her beauty, her humor and her love of life.

This life-afﬁrming book is subtitled a hybrid because of its potpourri of vignettes, remembrances, essays and poems. The title takes its name from the opening story about the author’s search for a beer called Utopia. And eureka! She found it. As beers go, though, it is more than a bit pricey. Giovanni is at her best, her funniest and her warmest when writing about family. Her Mommy drank Miller Genuine Draft and her Aunt Ann Bud Light.

6. Pukka’s Promise: The Quest for Longer-Lived Dogs By Ted Kerasote Houghton Mifﬂin Harcourt, $28 When his much-loved dog Merle died, author Kerasote got a puppy, named it Pukka and

decided he wanted to give it the longest life he possibly could. The book relates those efforts. The book is also a love story, an expression of the author’s unbounded, deep affection for his dogs.

9. The Spanish Holocaust: Inquisition and Extermination in Twentieth-Century Spain By Paul Preston W.W. Norton, $19.95 The death toll is overwhelming and the roots underlying the hatred of the two sides in the Spanish Civil War (1936 to 1939) terrifying. About 200,000 died in battle, and another 200,000 were murdered following trials. The war tore apart the social and political fabric of the country. Preston is the foremost historian of 20th century Spain.

7. Color Blind: The Forgotten Team That Broke Baseball’s Color Line By Tom Dunkel Atlantic Monthly Press. $25 Years before Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, black players were on the roster of a semi-pro baseball team in Bismark, ND. Car dealer Neil Churchill, the team owner, simply wanted to ﬁeld the best players, regardless of color. This is a superb history book about the United States as seen through the prism of baseball.

10. Countdown: Our Last, Best Hope for a Future on Earth? 8. Silken Prey By John Sandford G.P. Putnam’s Sons, $27.95 Sandford is a proliﬁc master of the crime novel. As always, the writing is crisp; the pacing is relentless; the plot twists are sudden. Stephen King declares that Sandford is “one of the great summer-read novelists of all time.” Start with Silken Prey and work back through the previous 22 books in the series.

By Alan Weisman Little, Brown, $30 This book asks and shapes answers to four central questions: How many people can our planet hold? Is there any “acceptable, nonviolent way” to convince people to limit making copies of themselves? What species are essential to human survival? How can people design a world economy for a shrinking, then a stable, population?

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H O L I DAY G I F T G U I D E Chloë Winegar-Garrett Toddler Mom, Writer

Spot It! $13 (ages 7-12) BIGGLESNORTS 11200 MONTGOMERY NE, STE. 22, 505.554.3452

bigglesnorts.com This clean and organized store is chock-full of the coolest toys for kids of all ages. What really appealed to me was the fact that there is something for everyone in this place, no matter if you are into sports or jewelry-making or family games. It seems especially important in this day and age to spend quality time with the family without all eyes glued to electronic devices. That’s why the game “Spot It!” is a great gift choice. Deceptively simple, this game consists of a deck of circular cards that are decorated with a set of symbols and pictures. Between each card there is only one match. The game gets more exciting as the race speeds up between players and attention spans start to drift.

What is the best part of first Super Saxoflute discovering an instrument? Definitely $20 (ages 3-8) not having to worry about practicing OUT OF THE BLUE TOYS or making mistakes or trying to be the best! Seeing a child first try out 2502 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.242.4455 a new instrument is an awesome experience. Their curiosity about outofthebluetoys.com making a lot of noise and just having loud fun is worth the slightly-chaotic environment that ensues. It was tough to pick out one gift since this relatively new store has a TON of options for toys and games, and the staff is very friendly and enthusiastic about their product. The best part? Free gift wrapping whether you purchase online or in-person!

Haba Wooden Blocks (28-piece set) $28 (ages newborn-3+) BABY BEAR STORE 4801 LOMAS NE, 505.265.2922

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I first came here prior to having my baby boy after I decided to use cloth diapers — they have an abundance of choices and styles — and I came back after he was born for welcome and helpful advice on many different topics. What I love most about this store is that there are no electronic toys. Everything they offer is either wood or cloth, which I personally think is ideal for babies. They have the chance to grow their own imaginations and explore the wonders of building and playing. The toys here are definitely easy to manage — for anyone who has ever put together a baby toy or product, you know that low-maintenance equals a happy parent — and are perhaps the best for young babies’ development. My favorite toys are the simple wood blocks. Kids come back to these toys time and time again to build new towers and structures.

Sam Melada Wine Columnist

De Long Wine Map $25 amazon.com Along with a thirst for wine, your favorite wine enthusiast may have a thirst for more knowledge about where the wines of the world are grown and made. If you think your friend may have the wall space for it, I cannot recommend a wine map from De Long strongly enough. They have maps of Italy, France, California, the Iberian Peninsula (including Spain, Portugal and North Africa all together) as well as a great map of grape varietals of the world. These all retail at around $25 (available from Amazon) and measure 24” x 36.” Anyone who wants to know more about wine while adding some old school sophistication to their home décor will benefit from these treasure troves of information. The geographic maps show all details of complex countries (like Italy and France) in a way that is pleasing to the eye. Your friends may not want to be a Sommelier, but they will enjoy seeing where their wines come from in more detail.

Neurogastronomy: How the Brain Creates Flavor and Why It Matters By Gordon M. Shepherd BOOKWORKS 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.344.8139

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$18.95 If your wine-and-food-loving friend is an avid reader (as many of us are) you can’t go wrong with a good gustatory guide. While I have enjoyed the snark-o-leptic sarcasm of Anthony Bourdain and the hands-on guidance of books like The Flavor Bible and The Food Lover’s Guide to Wine by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, my current favorite read on the pleasures of the table is Gordon M. Shepherd’s Neurogastronomy: How the Brain Creates Flavor and Why It Matters. Although I have a personal attachment to neuroscience as a nurse working with broken brains, Shepherd’s writing is clear and easily accessible to the layperson. The book explains everything from the shapes of dog noses to the roles of memory and language related to human consumption of good food and drink.

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H O L I DAY G I F T G U I D E Tish Resnik Owner, Great Outdoors Nursery, Gardening Columnist

Tillandia Air Plants Designs GREAT OUTDOORS NURSERY 10408 2ND NW, 505.890.5311

Wildflowers of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains of Central New Mexico By Larry J. Littleﬁeld and Pearl M. Burns BOOKWORKS 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.344.8139

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$24 One of the best wildflower guides for hikers and gardeners alike, this book has hundreds of high-resolution pictures for simple identification. With an easyto-follow color guide, plus common and scientific classifications, wildflower enthusiasts and gardeners alike will consider this a must-have book. Another great feature in the book is the addition of past and present uses of regional plants by New Mexico’s First Peoples.

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$20-$75 Air plants are the perfect gift for plant lovers with a demanding schedule. Even those with a brown thumb can grow these exotic Bromeliads. They are diverse in size and shape adding an interesting touch to the home. Also known as Tillandias, air plants require no soil and little water to thrive. These “plantings” are arranged on beautiful wood pieces or glass vessels.

H O L I DAY G I F T G U I D E Seth Hall Bartender, Beer Columnist

Beer Glass Sets $5-$20

Recycled Beer Can Bracelet $19

JUBILATION WINE & SPIRITS 3512 LOMAS NE, 505.255.4404

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We know from the world of wine that the glass makes a big difference in taste. The same is true for beer. This is something German and Belgian breweries have known for centuries, and now U.S. microbreweries like Stone have glass wear to enhance the flavor profiles of their beers. The holidays are the time of year that the glasses and the beer come together in handy little packs. You can enjoy that fancy beer the way the brewers intended, in the proper glass.

As drinkers of local beer we support local craftspeople; these stocking stuffers do the same thing. The beer-themed bracelets and charms are made by local crafters, who, incidentally, love local beer.

Gulden Draak Brewer’s Reserve JUBILATION WINE & SPIRITS 3512 LOMAS NE, 505.255.4404

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$17 I make no qualms about loving my Belgian beer, and this winter Gulden Draak is releasing its Brewer’s Reserve. It is incredibly limited, and once this one-off is gone, it is gone forever. This beer is a special brew created by Jef Versele, seventh generation brewmaster and owner of Brewery Van Steenberge. It is the traditional Gulden Draak that has been aged in whiskey barrels, thus marrying oak and caramel to yeast and sour.

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H O L I DAY G I F T G U I D E Shavone Otero Feature Writer, Arts Columnist

Dia de Los Muertos Apron $28-$33 EL CHANTE: CASA DE CULTURA 804 PARK SW, 505.400.3635 El Chante is a gem of a joint, serving as a community space/art gallery/ boutique y mercado cultural with gifts galore like shirts, jewelry, purses, accessories, arts and crafts. Don’t miss the art opening of Christopher Z. López’s Visiónes y Recuerdos on Nov. 23 from 6-8p.

Diamonds R 4Ever Mini Skull Woodcuts $20 STILO LIFESTYLE ACCESSORIES 3339 CENTRAL SE, SUITE D, 505.242.6260

stiloabq.com etsy.com/shop/ttdesignshop Albuquerque’s mega-talented Thomas Tomlinson’s diverse artwork is popping up across New Mexico at art fairs, on the walls of local spots like Slice Parlor and featured in locally-owned stores like Stilo. Tomlinson’s TTDesign is also available via Etsy.com, or stock up on gifts from Tomlinson in person at the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival at Expo NM’s 14th Annual Holiday Show (Nov. 29-Dec.1).

Handcrafted Pet Dishes by Patty Mars NIKKI ZABICKI’S THE SHOP 915 4TH NW, 505.304.3433

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$20 Vintage shoes, rad clothes, original belt buckles, handpainted mugs, funky earrings, custom pieces by local makers … it’d be hard not to buy a gift for yourself at The Shop. Show some love to your pets during the holidaze with Patty Mars’s handcrafted pet dishes.

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Road-tested troubadour Peter Case builds a balladeer’s career out of bright melodies, ﬁnely-tuned words and an appreciation of music’s diversity BY BILL NEVINS

“I

ts about the music as much as it’s about the words,” Peter Case recently told Local iQ. “Its about the way the songs sound, the melodies and the lyrics and the flow, and how people — myself included — feel them.” Speaking by phone from the long and winding touring road, Case knows what he’s talking about. He’s been described as “one of the best songwriters of his generation” by Los Angeles City Paper. He’s a Grammy-nominated producer, a fine guitarist and a well-reviewed published author. And yet he’s most at home on the stage. That’s where “the feeling” happens, he said. “That feeling is what we yearn for as listeners, and its what we hope to offer to audiences. When people start to feel the music, then they’ll begin to hear the words and, maybe, take them inside their minds,” Case said. “It’s a way to share thoughts and feelings at many levels. And that is as true for acoustic ‘folk’ music with a guitar as it is for blasting it out with rock ‘n’ roll!” PREVIEW For 25 years, Case, his guitar and his songs have Peter Case entranced audiences from 8p, Sat., Nov. 23 coast to coast, playing in a string of hit-making rock OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE and punk bands — the Nerves, the Breakaways 210 YALE SE, 505.268.0044 and the Plimsouls (“A $17/$22 Million Miles Away”) and ampconcerts.org as a solo troubadour. petercase.com Case has also seen his songs featured on TV shows (True Blood, Friday Night Lights and Parenthood) and on cover recordings by James McMurtry, Dave Alvin, Chris Smither, Alejandro Escovedo, Robert Earl Keen, Hayes Carll, The Flamin’ Groovies, the Goo Goo Dolls, John Prine and many other worthy peers in the singer-songwriting pantheon. In an extraordinary recent interview with online magazine <>Hot Punk City<>, Case waxed philosophic, whimsical and profound as he traced the course of his own music and the mind and spirit of his generation through the influence of Woody Guthrie and Jerry Lee Lewis to the politics of the New Left Youth International Party and the mystery of today’s fan adoration and heartfelt requests for songs that a balladeer may have recorded decades ago and all but forgotten. And the joy of writing and performing new songs. Case said he sees his long career as one continuous path, even if the music he’s making now is different than what he did when he was young. “When you’ve been putting stuff out into the world for 20 or 25 years or whatever the f*** it is, it’s out there and it’s doing its work, and people come up with it, whether or not there is any popularity for it, you know what I mean,” Case said. “It’s like a cult or something. People lock into it, and you hear from people who are way into it, and they are out there, hidden in these way out of the way places. “The stuff I am writing now in certain ways is really different, but in other ways, the ABCs of the songwriting are still the same. It’s all one path, as far as I am concerned,” Case said. Some critics might disagree, and several have noted a more political

High grade musical ‘chile’ ﬁlls air, ears

Peter Case has been writing songs and touring for 25 years, trying to make his listeners “feel the music,” as he puts it. “When people start to feel the music, then they’ll begin to hear the words and, maybe, take them inside their minds,” he said.

turn in Case’s songwriting on more recent records, including Wig, his latest, which was hailed for it’s garage-and-punk-rock style and visceral approach. “I just felt that in the political climate I just needed to say things, which I have been doing,” Case said in the Hot Punk City interview. But he noted he doesn’t want to get so caught up in politics that he loses his focus on the important thing, which he sees as creating songs that people feel. “Just because you have an opinion about politics doesn’t mean it makes a good song,” he said.

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oundsmiths are weird. I mean, if you are an artist, you generally have other artist friends who make music. As a poet, I’m as weird as they come. However, my sound engineer and music producer friends are a different kind of weird. They march to the beat of a different MPC. In 2011, when Colin Diles Hazelbaker (BKA Diles) was performing with Burque phenoms ¡Reviva! at a Launchpad show in Albuquerque, he had an epiphany, the Green Chile In The Air compilation series, which is now in its third volume. When the idea hit Hazelbaker, he beelined from the Launchpad to the studio to start arranging tracks. Fortunately, his set was over and the next act was already on stage, but … weird. Like its namesake, Green Chile In The Air Vol. 3 has become an annual autumn tradition for Hazelbaker. A Certiﬁed Pro Tools Operator, Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences alum (Phoenix) and former Glenwood Place Studios intern (Burbank, Calif.), Hazelbaker is certainly no farmer. However, he can make a mean stew. And just like the chile harvest in this part of the country, Hazelbaker’s compilation is a community event. “Artists are chosen randomly for the compilation,” said Hazelbaker, “but most are artists I am currently working on projects with — local powerhouses and friends — with a few underground hip hop legends thrown in.” Volume 3 hosts underground legends like Vancouver’s Moka Only. Additionally, Volume 3 imports other talent such as Anacron (Los Angeles), Bianca Mikahn (Denver), Idris Goodwin (Colorado Springs), Xodus (Trinidad) and Mba (Gabon). A long way from the dub beats and karaoke boombox he used to carry around high school for his friends to rap over, Hazelbaker has some fantasy-football-like draft picks for future volumes of Green Chile In The Air. The short list is: Erykah Badu, Too $hort and Brother Ali. Hazelbaker now co-owns Central Root Studio with Mike Gerdes (Mondo Vibrations, Broken Breadwinner) where they offer tracking, mixing and more. When I asked him about his ﬁrst experience creating music, he brought up the boombox again: “Basically what I still do except with a little nicer gear.” You can taste some of this higher grade chile, available for download at visceralview.com. If you prefer hand to hand, check out the Green Chile in The Air CD Listening Party at Art Bar (119 Gold) on Dec. 7 from 9p-12:30a.

Hakim Bellamy hears music when other people are talking. It’s only awkward when you ask him to repeat what you said. He is also Albuquerque’s poet laureate.

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Vibraphonist Jason Adasiewicz (pictured), along with alto saxophonist Peter Brötzmann form the Peter Brötzmann+Jason Adasiewicz Duo, which performs at the Outpost Performance Space on Thu., Nov. 21 at 7:30p. Tickets are $15-$20, available at holdmyticket.com.

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Blackbird Buvette Poetry ‘n’ Beer open mic poetry slam 7p Skull Control presents: Beats & Verses UNDERGROUND HIP HOP 10:30p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe Smooth Hound Smiths BLUES ROOTS 8-11p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette Brunch with The Blurts/Jenny Wren/Sloan Armitage Noon Art opening with SLUG performing

Launchpad Bile/The Rabid Whole 9:30p, TBD Monte Vista Firestation The Memphis P-Tails BLUES 8p,

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unk rock, heavy metal and country music are not as odd of bedfellows as one might initially surmise. Think of it this way: They are very much like that über hot cousin that is completely off limits (goes without saying) regardless of the attraction. That, my friends, is an apt description of the career of one Eddie Spaghetti. His former band, The Supersuckers, sliced a giant gash in the indie music world circa 1992. That might seem like a long time ago, but it was precisely the moment that the next two decades of music you know and possibly loved was conceived. At the time, Mr. Spaghetti and crew combined all they gleaned from coming up in the dusty Tucson, Ariz. music scene (at the time ruled by seminal post-punk act Meat Puppets), set up shop in the thenEddie Spaghetti bustling burg of Seattle and set out to defy the 9p, Mon., Dec. 2 conventions of music history. Low Spirits You see, Spaghetti had this crazy idea that 2823 2nd NW country was as punk as punk rock, well before supersuckers.com that genre ever dug its Doc Martins into a lowspiritslive.com speaker cabinet. As it turns out, he was right. At one point, country and western was a bit of a scourge. It defied convention. And by the very fact that Spaghetti and his Supersucker posse rode into Seattle just to flip the bird to the then well-established grunge scene qualifies him as a candidate for rock ’n’ roll professor emeritus. Add to that a consistent tour schedule that always seems to find time for Spaghetti fans in the 505, and one might begin to surmise that this guy just might have something to say. Order up a big bowl yourself when Spaghetti rolls through A-Town on Dec. 2 at Low Spirits. You’ll come for the rock ’n’ roll. You’ll stay for the rock ’n’ roll. —Kevin Hopper

here’s been a lot of anticipation surrounding the release of Kevin Herig’s debut solo album, Give It All Away, after the singer/songwriter entered the Albuquerque music scene as the lead singer of the band Asper Kourt in 2005. The 10-track album includes his ﬁrst single, “Shadow,” a smooth, acoustic sound with keys to make an effective juxtaposition. While relatively simple and low key, Herig’s voice and lyricism are refreshing and interesting to listen to. The local favorite artist showcases his music as a beautiful hybrid vibe of a new age, folk/rock genre. Given the popularity of the singles already out from the set, plus an impressive guest list of local artists Allison Sherril, Kyle Ruggles and Wildewood, the album release party is sure to have an up-close-and-personal feel with great sounds from a variety of artists. Fans will also be delighted to know that Herig is sticking to the theme of the party by actually giving it all away. He’s asking people to donate canned food as he joins forces with Humbird NM and Tractor Brewery to help those in need. An after party is scheduled at Tractor. —Jamillah Wilcox

Kevin Herig ALBUM RELEASE PARTY WITH ALLISON SHERRIL, KYLE WAYNE RUGGLES AND WILDEWOOD

7p, Fri., Nov. 22 Lobo Theater 3013 Central NE, 505.265.4759 Canned food donations kevinherig.com

Western Music Association Conference Wed.-Sun., Nov. 20-24

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owboy music, cowboy music and more cowboy music!” Marsha Short gleefully said to Local iQ when asked to describe the annual Western Music Association Conference. As WMA Marriott Albuquerque executive director, Short surely knows and 2101 Louisiana NE, loves western music. The WMA describes 505.563.0673 itself as “an organization that encourages $5-$250 and supports the preservation, performance and composition of historic traditional westernmusic.org and contemporary music and poetry of allegrettoespinoza.com The West “with emphasis on “excellence, creativity and professionalism.” Workshops all weekend on songwriting, yodeling, a cowboy church service and a cowboy poetry jam will alternate with showcase performances on Friday and Saturday. These will feature such top-shelf performers as Allen Chapman, Bill Barwick and The Sons of the Tumbleweed, Sam DeLeeuw, The Ball Family, The Anslovers, Miss Devon and The Outlaw, Mountain Saddle Band, Glenn Moreland and Washtub Jerry, Prairie Moon, Jerry Hall and Trick Shot and many others. A highlight of the weekend will be the Saturday 1:30p performance (and expected guest showcase Friday evening) by California-based blues man Gary Allegretto, a master of the harmonica and an ace songwriter who cuts to the heart of things, performing in a very cowboy-slanted mode in a duo with Ian Espinoza. —Bill Nevins

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Local dance troupe invokes the ancestors

Photographer David Muench and his wife Ruth Rudner collaborated on the new book David Muench’s National Parks. The couple visited every park in the country for the project, which is made up of Rudner’s essays and Muench’s photos, like this image of Mount Rainier in western Washington.

Bewitching wilderness New book showcases the beauty, fragility of U.S. national parks for the wilder aspects of the parks. “I hope they would not only want to visit and travel icture books go on coffee tables to them and see and appreciate them, but and in bookcases, and technical that they would have them be a part of their books go in piles. David Muench’s psyche,” he said. National Parks, however, belongs in a backpack. It’s a useful book for taking on In addition to the pictures, Muench trips to learn what the national parks are all collaborated with his wife, writer Ruth about. Rudner, so she could also share how the national parks are preserving wild lands You don’t have to be a nature lover to through words. Rudner is an astute observer, appreciate this book. Even the writing itself often writing about details that and the thoughtfulness that it most people rarely bother to see. stimulates have the power to photographs are spectacular, engage curious minds looking David Muench’s The but one of the most rewarding for a new adventure. Its 200-plus things about this photography pages showcase the stunning National Parks book is Rudner’s essays. work of one of the world’s bestBy David Muench and known landscape and nature She writes about how different Ruth Rudner photographers, David Muench. parks offer different opportunities Graphic Arts Books, for people to view nature from Muench chatted with Local iQ 2013, 232 pp. the road. However, only a very and said his general philosophy, $29.99 small percentage of people when it comes to photography, is ISBN-13: 978actually venture more than a mile to always photograph the wilder 0882409085 from the road and into the depths side of nature with great light. “I of the wild lands. Muench’s like to see it, so that it impresses photography shows what lies the viewer and has a sense within the parks. Rudner’s essays makes the of need for protection and importance,” readers want to put on their hiking boots and Muench said. “The parks are always in experience nature for themselves. trouble somehow and in different ways.” What may be the most fascinating section Muench said that the photographs of the book is Rudner’s vivid description of selected for the book all work together and the Great Smokey Mountains. In words, she characterize the parks in the best light. describes feeling “alone” and “involved with “It represents the parks without being in autumn.” And in a recent interview with the the cliché realm,” he said. The book is a Local iQ, Rudner said it doesn’t take much to collection of images representing a course of feel comfortable enough to stay in one place time to show people what each park has to and feel the stillness the wild has to offer. “I offer.” love feeling embraced in the forest,” she said. After people read the book, Muench said he wants people to have a greater appreciation For Rudner, parks are a passion and that’s BY JAMILLAH WILCOX

why she agreed to work with Muench on the book. The two made a point to create a book that emphasizes how wild lands in the parks are sacred. The parks matter to them because they afford protection for the land. When asked why it’s important to release a book about the national parks right now, Rudner explained how the purpose of the book is to inform people about the need for constant vigilance to keep parks from being invaded by commercial interests. “There are greater and greater threats to what some people see as empty an unused land,” Rudner said. She’s right. The book is proof that there is something sacred in the landscapes. As societies increases in population and the demand for resources multiplies, Rudner believes wild landscapes are something that cannot be deﬁled. “Many of us see vitally important landscapes in terms of protecting the earth and how it produces health for all of us — healthy water, healthy air,” she said. Purchasing the book just to look at the pictures is ﬁne. In fact, that’s part of the point — but just a part. Understand that essays speak in ways that photographs may not, and vise versa. People who speak photography as a language may only be interested in the pictures. For anyone else, Rudner explained, they’ll understand the message she tries to convey. “The writing presents a feeling that only comes from words and I think that there are feelings that only come through words,” Rudner said.

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M History 101: The name Nuevo Mexico was first used in 1563 by a Spanish seeker of gold, Francisco de Ibarra, who explored far north into Mexico after hearing about the mystical Seven Golden Cities of Cibola. The name was officially established in 1598 when Juan de Oñate became governor of the Province of New Mexico. As territories changed, “old” and “new” Mexicos developed their own histories, but some of the ancient culture and tradition was mutually remembered and preserved. Before conquest, the Mexicas, an indigenous group of the valley of Mexico, adopted the Tolteca culture and ruled the Aztec empire. In response to the Spaniards’ attempt to eradicate their indigenous culture, the Mexicas developed the Danza Azteca to preserve their pre-Hispanic roots. Today, the ancient dance is still practiced through beautiful ritual in the region by groups like Kalpulli Ehecatl, a warrior-style dance and musical group in New Mexico founded in 1986 by PAZ Mapitzmitl. “Maintaining contact with our ethnic roots is a wonderful way to explore and gain personal freedom,” Mapitzmitl told Local iQ. “Continuity of traditions frees people of petty fear and angst.” Ehecatl has two components: the dance and musical component of the Kalpulli and a series of cultural awareness workshops. Mapitzmitl initially danced with the American Indian Movement. “I was asked if I would be interested in going back to Mexico to start stronger connections with Mexico and Native Americans here and it formed into La Danza,” Mapitzmitl said. The group, which has 50 to 60 dances in its repertoire, has presented worldwide at The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Smithsonian Institute and numerous venues around the globe. The traditional dance steps, which have been passed down for generations, are performed by both female and male dancers in three basic forms: Ceremonial Rituals, Concheros or Warrior Style dance, with each dance representing “an aspect of the universe as perceived from an indigenous, Meso-American viewpoint.” Dancers are accompanied by a large drum (Huehuetl), a two-tongued small wooden drum (Teponaztli), gourd rattles (Ayacaxtli) and various flutes and whistles (Tlapitzalli). The colorful, physical and ancient dance reflects the remembered and preserved culture and tradition of the region’s indigenous roots. Kalpulli Ehecatl will be performing at St. Francis Church (820 Broadway SE) Dec. 15 for Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day Celebration with a dance during 10:30 mass followed by a procession. Kalpulli Ehecatl dance circle is open Monday nights and workshops are available upon request. For more information, email pazehecatl@hotmail.com or visit ehecatlaztecdancers.com. Shavone A. Otero is loving the seasonal transition into porters and stouts.

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THROUGH NOV. 24: PERFORMANCE

Our Lady of 121st Street This comedy centers on a group of acquaintances attending the wake of their former teacher, a nun, whose body has just been stolen from the funeral home. 7p, $5-$15 GREER GARSON THEATRE 1600 ST. MICHAEL’S DRIVE, SANTA FE, 505.988.1234

ticketssantafe.org PERFORMANCE/PANEL DISCUSSION

Honors the Treaties Artist Gregg Deal will perform The Last Indian on Earth, followed by a discussion with a panel covering topics of history, sovereignty, public art and decolonization. 5-7p, FREE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ARTS, 108 CATHEDRAL PLACE, SANTA FE, 505.428.5907 iaia.edu

THROUGH SAT., NOV. 23: FESTIVAL

Under One Umbrella Festival Workshops for screenwriting, storytelling and improv will take place, along with a performance of Recuerdos Vivos NM, Living Memories. Various times, $5 teatroparaguas.org

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DANCE PERFORMANCE

Ferocity and Poetry The AMFlamenco Fall 2013 U.S. Tour brings the passion and art of ﬂamenco, combining many cultures and histories into the art form. 7:30p, $23 TEATRO PARAGUAS 3205 CALLE MARIE, 505.424.1601

teatroparaguas.org THIRD THURSDAY

Miniatures and More The ABQ Museum of Art is exhibiting a collection of miniature paintings, with Marietta Leis’ ethereal work featured. Drink and food specials available. 5-8:30p, FREE ABQ MUSEUM 2000 MOUNTAIN NW, 505.242.4600

albuquerquemuseum.org

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THROUGH JAN. 25: EXHIBITION/ OPENING

Visiónes y Recuerdos Artwork by Christopher Z. López focuses on dreams, faith, humanity and family mainly in the medium of acrylic and some mixed media. 6-8p, FREE EL CHANTE: CASA DE CULTURA 804 PARK SW, 505.400.3635

FESTIVAL/FAIR

FUNky Khanikey Freylekh: Annual Hanukah Fest Dance to live music by a 22-piece klezmer band, buy some food, go through a rummage sale and browse crafts and gift items. Don’t forget to bring a canned food donation. 5:30-8:30p, $1-$3 NAHALAT SHALOM 3606 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.343.8227

nahalatshalom.org PERFORMANCE

Blue Corn the Journey: Robert Mirabel & the Jemez Pueblo Dancers Coinciding with the 26th Annual Festival of the Cranes, this oneof-a-kind performer is on of NM’s treasured artists. 7:30p, $10-$20 MACEY CENTER 801 LEROY PLACE, 575.835.5688

nmtpas.org PERFORMANCE

Tellebration! Storytellers of NM present stories from all over the globe. 6:30-8:30p, FREE LA VIDA LLENA CHAPEL 10501 LAGRIMA DE ORO NE, 505.293.4001 lavidallena.com

THROUGH SAT., NOV. 8: PERFORMANCE

Mama Won’t Fly This crazy romp is about three gals who travel across the U.S. to a wedding and meet a bunch of weirdos on the way. 8p, $20 VSA NORTH 4TH ART CENTER 4904 4TH NW, 505.270.6220

abqtheatre.org

THROUGH SUN., NOV. 24: DEMONSTRATION

Turkey Feather Blanket Weaving Caroline Lovato of Santo Domingo Pueblo weaves turkey feather and rabbit fur blankets along with making beautiful shell inlay Indian jewelry. 10a-3p, FREE PETROGLYPH NATIONAL MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER 6001 UNSER NW, 505.899.0205, EXT. 338

nps.gov/petr SHOPPING

Shop with the artist Meet local artists Rita Ryan, Cindy Hoke and Dena Charlton and shop their pottery, crystal sun-catchers and photography while relaxing and tasting food. 10a-3p, FREE CRAVIN’ COOKIES … AND MORE! 10420 4TH NW, 505.298.2597

cravincookiesandmore.com CRAFT FAIR

Bandelier Bazaar Shop for local arts and crafts from over 50 local vendors and studentmade artwork, and buy food from the Supper Truck. 10a-4p, FREE BANDELIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3309 PERSHING SE, 505.255.8744

bandelier.aps.edu

PERFORMANCE

Love, Loss & What I Wore Bring your mom, sister, brother, husband, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend (not all at the same time). 2p, $15

I Hear Voices. Comedian Keith West-Harrison’s adults-only, one-man comedy show will feature guest performers and lots of laughs. 8:37p, $20

AUX DOG THEATRE NOB HILL 3011 MONTE VISTA NE, 505.254.7716

G-FAB 123 BROADWAY SE, 505.404.6670

auxdog.com

greatfaceandbody.com

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THROUGH JAN. 4: RECEPTION/ EXHIBITION

Christmas at Clear Light A juried art show featuring local artists and artisans, including gifts for sale and refreshment. 10a-5p, FREE CLEAR LIGHT THE CEDAR COMPANY 7 MILES EAST OF PLACITAS, 505.867.2381 clcedar.com

WORKSHOP

Making Holiday Cards with Easy Relief Printmaking Artist Meredith Chapman will teach how to make personalized greeting cards with easy printmaking techniques. No prior experience necessary and all materials will be provided. 10a, FREE ESTHER BONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY 950 PINETREE SE, RIO RANCHO, 505.891.5012, EXT. 3

riorancholibraries.org BAZAAR & FASHION SHOW

Down Mexico Way Artist War Russell’s work will chronicle scenes of old Mexico while exploring today’s old Colonial cities and venturing into drugridden Copper Canyon. 5-7p, FREE WARD RUSSELL PHOTOGRAPHY 102 W.SAN FRANCISCO, #10 UPSTAIRS, 505.231.1035 wardrussellphoto.com

AND SAT., NOV. 30: MARKET

Winter Spanish Market One hundred New Mexican Hispanic artists, both adult and youth, will present their unique, handmade art pieces that are perfect for gifts. 2-9p, $6-$10

“Invisible” by Katarina Pittis will make up part of the traveling exhibition Art.Write.Now.Tour and has won a gold medal from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. With the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, many talented young artists will have their work displayed in a collection at the National Hispanic Cultural Center through mid-Dec.

HOTEL ABQ, 800 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.982.2226

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3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar & Fashion Show Browse work from local artists and crafters while experiencing fashion, featuring the work of designers Penny Singer and Genevieve Hardy. 10a-5p, FREE SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE 9169 COORS NW, 505.922.6523

sipi.edu

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Zuni in 1923 From the A:Shiwi A:Wan Museum & Heritage Center will be screening a selection of daily Zuni life in motion pictures to allow viewers a glimpse into this culture. 1:30-4p, FREE INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER 2401 12TH NW, 505.843.7270

indianpueblo.org PERFORMANCE

Tellabration 2013 Witness the art of storytelling featuring Walter Cook, Jasmine Cuffee, Scott & Johanna HongellDarsee, Sarah Malone and LIz Mangual. 4-6p, FREE THE ADOBE THEATER 9813 4TH NW, 505.306.8771

adobetheater.org

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CELEBRATION

OFFCenter’s Thanksgiving Feast Day Drop by with your favorite dish and partake in the potluck. Games will be played and fun will be had by all. 1p, FREE OFFCENTER COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT, 808 PARK SW, 505.247.1172

offcenterarts.org

FRI 29 THROUGH DEC. 1: CRAFT SHOW

Rescue the Holidays Help rescue horses while buying a gift for everyone on your list from over 100 artists in all genres and prices. 9a-6p, FREE COTTONWOOD MALL, UPPER LEVEL 10000 COORS NW, 505.401.1633

fourcornersequinerescue.org

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WNPA Zuni Carving Show and Holiday Sale Hundreds of unique and handcrafted Zuni carvings will be on display and for sale. 10a-3p, FREE PETROGLYPH NATIONAL MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER 6001 UNSER NW, 505.899.0205, EXT. 338

nps.gov/petr PERFORMANCE

HOCUS POCUS! The 4th annual ABQ Magic Show presents sophisticated magic, comedy and unusual acts from around the world. 3, 7:30p, $22-$35 KIMO THEATRE 423 CENTRAL NW, 505.768.3522 ALBUQUERQUEMAGICSHOW.COM

kimotickets.com Poeh Cultural Center & Museum 25th Anniversary Benefit Paying tribute to a center that brings together the past and present, there will be a silent art auction from art students and a elaborate dinner including the Pueblo’s own bison herd. 5:30-9p, $150 BUFFALO THUNDER RESORT 30 BUFFALO THUNDER TRAIL, SANTA FE, 505.231.1776

continuouspathways.org poehcenter.org

Renowned Los Angeles mural artist Aaron Noble has been in Albuquerque this month to guide youth apprentices from the Warehouse 508 Mural Arts Program in the creation of the mural “Quantum Bridge,” which is nearing completion on the south and east walls of the Warehouse 508 building on 1st NW between Roma and Marquette. The mural unveiling is scheduled for 2-5p, Sun., Nov. 24, with a dedication at 2:30p and music by DJ Gabe. The project is part of the upcoming Heart of the City exhibition and series of events to be produced by Warehouse 508 and 516 Arts. Winter Craft Faire and Family Fun Featuring crafts, food and children’s activities beneﬁtting Mountain Mahogany Community School. 9a-2p, FREE

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NORTH 4TH ART CENTER 4904 4TH NW, 505.341.1424

International Juried Printmaking Exhibition Twenty-ﬁve pieces individually selected will represent many genres and styles of printmaking.

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SUN 1 North 4th Holiday Stop and Shop Shop for unique, handmade crafts featuring artisans from New Mexico Women’s Global Pathways. 10a-5:30p, FREE NORTH 4TH ART CENTER 4904 4TH NW, 505.345.2872

holidaystopandshop.com

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THROUGH SAT., DEC. 7: PREVIEW

10a-6p, FREE NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP & GALLERY 3812 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.8952

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lbuquerque has an abundance of high-quality prints from local and international artists alike, spanning every genre of art and igniting imaginations. There is no better time to experience artwork from world-renowned printmakers than the holiday season. New Grounds Gallery will be hosting its first ever international juried printmaking exhibition. A total of 25 pieces were selected by UNM professor Yoshiko Shimano and New Grounds founder and director Regina Held, and over 132 submitted pieces were reviewed from 46 artists from all around the world, including the Philipines, Kosovo, the Netherlands, Australia and Ireland. Many different approaches to printing were used, ranging from traditional etchings to mezzotint and mixed media methods, and it would be difficult to categorize visually what kinds of prints will make up the collection. If shopping is your goal for this evening, make sure to stop in and wander through the enormous studio to sift through hundreds, maybe thousands, of pieces of original artwork to find hidden treasures and jewels. The work from apprentice/students of printmaking will be sold, along with the works of practicing, professional artists. There is always room for more artwork on the wall, and what gift is more unique than individually-made artwork? This is an evening not to be missed. A free First Friday reception will also be held Dec. 6 from 5-8p. —Chloë Winegar-Garrett

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Dare to Look! FEATURING THE SCOTCH TAPE SERIES BY WES NAMAN

Ripley Publishing ISBN: 978-1-60991-077-8

$29.95 wesnamanphotography.com

International Juried Printmaking Exhibition /Holiday Print Sale Opening preview: 10a-6p, Wed., Dec. 3 New Grounds Print Workshop & Gallery 3812 Central SE, 505.268.8952

FREE newgroundsprintshop.com

hey say lightning never strikes in the same place twice. The next time you run in to Local iQ photographer Wes Naman, ask him if he agrees. As an iQ reader, you are well familiar with Naman’s work. You are also likely aware of Naman’s recent Scotch Tape series of portraits. If not, you should get out more. The series, spawned as a goof during a lighting session, hit the interwebs and spread like wildfire across the globe this past year and taught Naman a few things about going viral. Naman first received press from Wired magazine, then scads of media outlets as far away as Germany and Dubai, China and even Iran. And just when Naman had moved on to newer, less sticky photography subjects — he followed up with a rubber band series — along comes the Ripley’s Believe It or Not staff, who placed him in its most recent volume of Dare to Look!, the bestselling annual book series that features all things strange, weird and wonderfully odd. Three of Naman’s Scotch Tape images are featured in the book, all of which certainly qualify in the weird department. In fact, the book describes his subjects as “zombie-like.” Seeing as how zombies are all the rage these days, it might just be why the series took off so quickly. “I think people have a innate curiosity about things that are odd or different … things that are out of the ordinary. Which is exactly the reason Ripley’s is so popular in the first place really. People just like weird.” Naman will soon be featured on NPR’s All Things Considered. If you’re curious (and we know you are) look for a link to be posted online at local-iq.com. —Kevin Hopper

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C O M M UN ITY EVENTS

contouring seminar that will address three different methods of surgery. 10a, FREE

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JOURNAL CENTER, 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 5150 JOURNAL CENTER NE, 505.262.7104 abqhp.com

Mixology class Learn how to make drinks from award-winning mixologist Daniel Gonzales. 6-8p, $35 VERNON’S BLACK DIAMOND LOUNGE, 6855 4TH NW, 505.341.0831

yougottapassword.com

SAT 23 PUBLICITY WORKSHOP

Tell the World Who You are and What You Do Tom Guralnick will give helpful hints on low-cost, professional approaches to publicizing creative work. 11a, FREE OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE 210 YALE SE, 505.268.0044

outpostspace.org ABQ Uptown Annual Tree Lighting Holiday magic will unfold with free family-friendly activities, musical performances, a special appearance from Santa, prizes, food, games and more. 5-8p, FREE 2200 LOUISIANA NE, 505.899.6918

simon.com/mall/abq-uptown FESTIVAL

Educational fall party Learn how refugee and immigrant children are doing in school and how you can help with challenges and participate in a free IRRVA’s Read to Excel program. 4p, FREE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RESOURCE VILLAGE OF ABQ 10705 COCHITI SE, 505.435.5741

irrva-com.webs.com

AND SUN., NOV. 24

Meditation workshop Weekend retreat to practice mediating to reduce stress, increase wellness and ﬁnd peace of mind. 9a-5p, $190 SANTOSHA YOGA STUDIO 1203 KING DRIVE, SUITE B, TAOS, 575.741.0859 sagetaos.com

WORKSHOP

Holiday Decorating Join in on a “Crafty Saturday”and learn to make festive and fun crafts for the holiday season. 1-3p, FREE SOUTH VALLEY LIBRARY 3904 ISLETA SW, 505.877.5170

abclibrary.org/southvalley PLEDGE WALK

Give Thanks Walk Support St. Jude Children Research Hospital by joining in a 5K and help children and their families ﬁght serious diseases. 7:45a, FREE COTTONWOOD MALL 10000 COORS BYPASS NW, 901.595.3300 givethankswalk.com

BOOK SIGNING

The Last Dark: The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Book 4 Stephen R. Donaldson ﬁnishes the series of those in The Land who must face their ﬁnal battle and stop the Worm of the World’s End from Unmaking Time. 2:30p, FREE PAGE ONE 11018 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.294.2026 page1book.com

SEMINAR

Bariatrics and Body Contouring ABQ Health Partners and Mariposa Plastic Surgery are offering a weight loss and body

DISCUSSION

Meteor Strike In Feb., a 7,000-ton asteroid crashed into the Earth’s atmosphere and exploded, falling to the ground in Russia. Find out more at this viewing and talk. 10a-noon, FREE LOS POBLANOS INN & CULTURAL CENTER, 4803 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.277.2396 newmexicopbs.org

FOOD DRIVE

Free Multi-Media Show The NM Museum of Space History is holding a holiday canned food drive while showing 9 Planets and Counting at the IMAX Theater. 1p, FREE with three-can donation 3198 STATE ROUTE 2001, ALAMOGORDO, 505.437.2840, EXT. 41129 nmspacemuseum.org

Holiday Olé Beneﬁting the projects of Junior League ABQ, a group of women promoting the potential and improvement communities through volunteers, tickets include a fashion brunch and an entrance to Shop Olé. 10a-5p, $35-$45

lived. 6:30-7:30p, FREE

HOTEL ABQ, 800 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.260.0199 jlabq.org

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BOOK SIGNING

The Lengend of Ponciano Gutierrez and the Mountain Thieves A. Gabriel Melendez will read his children’s book about a farmer who is taken hostage by bank robbers and how he escapes. 1-3p, FREE

LOMA COLORADO MAIN LIBRARY 755 LOMA COLORADO NE, RIO RANCHO, 505.891.5013, EXT. 3033

riorancholibraries.org

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Historical Mystery Novels Croak and Dagger, the ABQ Chapter of the national Sisters in Crime will host a discussion with various authors along with dinner. 7p, FREE JOSEPH DWYER MEMORIAL POLICE SUBSTATION, 12700 MONTGOMERY NE

TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS 2012 SOUTH PLAZA NW, 505.242.7204

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Community HU chant Join a group contemplation of an ancient sound to access the higher power within and experience more love in your daily life. 10:30-11a, FREE

The Best of Connie Willis Connie Willis will present the science ﬁction stories from her book that have won Hugo or Nebula awards. 7:15p, FREE

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Food and fund drive Discover various ways to volunteer and give to the community with food or service, online or inperson. 8a-2p, FREE

Prayers for World Peace Bring more peace and happiness into our world by learning to cherish others, overcome anger and deal with stress. 10-11:30a, $10

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PARADE

Christmas de Callos This parade will feature roughly 250 horses from the Corrales Horse and Mule People, along with Santa and the Marines’ color guard. 1-2p, FREE WAGNER CORN MAZE 6445 CORRALES, 505.898.6457

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Lifestyles of the Super Giant Dinosaurs Dr. Spencer Lucas will discuss what paleontologists know about the largest animals to have ever

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Pictures and Tears Author James Elkins examines the role of crying, weeping and deep meditation and its portrayal in art. Light refreshments will be served. 5:30-7p, FREE UNM ART MUSEUM: MAIN GALLERY UNM, 505.277.4001

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AUTHOR READING

Chicken Soup for the Soul Local authors Jenny Mason and Zach Hively will read their current kid- and Christmas-themed stories

alongside cookies, coffee and desserts. 2, 3p, FREE CRAVIN’ COOKIES…AND MORE! 10420 4TH NW, 505.298.2597

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NightZone Steven F. Havill will sign his latest Posadas County mystery about a man who inherits a lot of money, but is undermined by strange incidences and people. 1-3p, FREE TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS 2012 SOUTH PLAZA NW, 505.242.7204

AUTOGRAPH PARTY

Anne Hilllerman Meet the author and get an autograph for Spider Woman’s Daughter. 10:30a, $5 CORRALES BISTRO BREWERY 4908 CORRALES, 505.401.2343

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Friends of the Corrales Library Author Fair Twenty ﬁve NM authors will gather with hot cider and cookies with piles of books fresh off the press to beneﬁt the Corrales library system. 1-5p, FREE OLD SAN YSIDRO CHURCH 966 OLD CHURCH ROAD, CORRALES, 505.401.2343

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Sunday Brewery Yoga La Cumbre is hosting yoga every other Sun., followed by refreshing beer. 10:30a, $5-$10 LA CUMBRE 3313 GIRARD NE, 505.872.0225

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FILM

Giving thanks, in an over-the-top-kind-of-way

very year we must gather with the family we love and give thanks for the things that make us who we are. This may include actually going around the table and declaring to our loved ones the things we give thanks for. Sometimes it turns into the cliché, “I want to give thanks for having a great job and the wonderful family surrounding me.” Yet, there’s always someone at the table who quietly disagrees with your thanks and would rather you work for the government than in an artistic ﬁeld like radio, television or print. Besides garnering judging looks from family about obscure career choices, I decided to give thanks to the something we all take no time to judge … mainstream movies. Yes, we can easily turn up our noses at the idea of a big

box-ofﬁce picture permeated with celebrates or multimillion dollar ﬂicks burning money quicker than an ex-girlfriend with a gift card to the Hello Kitty Store. This holiday season, I want to give thanks to the likes of Michael Bay. I know the countless number of times I’ve scoffed at seeing Michael Bay’s name in the credits, but honestly, without

the Michael Bay types in Hollywood, there would be no fuel for the movie-making machine. Think of it this way: without them, we wouldn’t have the no-named independent flicks that we all love. To tell you the secret about Hollywood, mainstream movies are made because they are loved by the majority of the world. Seinfeld was right when he said 95 percent of the population is undateable. I believe this is true in the world of movies — 95 percent of the world likes the over-the-topexplosions-in-your-face flicks. Without these money-burning projects, companies like the Weinsteins wouldn’t be able to finance pictures like last year’s Silver Linings Playbook or even this year’s Fox Searchlight Pictures hit, 12 Years a Slave. I guess it takes a hit to take a risk. Without a smooth bankroll in a pocket, you can’t go to a casino and say, “Bet it all on red.” And that’s exactly the bet made on those “noncommercial” movies that are so chatted about at Oscar time. And it’s why we get blow-em-up pictures that 95 percent of the undateable public adores, and which snobby critics and film elitists love to hate.

You gotta admit, though, you’re secretly begrudging it. Michael Bay’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, starring Megan Fox, and Zach Snyder’s Superman and Batman ﬂick starring Ben Afﬂeck is something you’re gonna see in the theaters anyway. I won’t judge you. I’ll be standing next to you in line.

DVD pick of the week Ever wondered what rock ‘n’ roll was made of? And no, it’s not “sex and drugs.” You need to see the 1999 Japanese horror flick Wild Zero. This movie is the epitome of rock ‘n’ roll. It’s filled with zombies, aliens, leather jackets and offbeat love. This movie has everything, including the kitchen sink (no seriously, I think the filmmakers snuck in a shot of a kitchen sink as a pun, to reiterate that this film has EVERYTHING). The movie is about a rock fan named Ace who takes on zombies in order to save his true love. Yeah this movie is weird, but it also features Japanese rock band Guitar Wolf. Throw in a drinking game found on the DVD, a few friends for good measure, and you’ll have one hell of a night.

FILM REEL

BY JORDAN MAHONEY home to a handful of kids, but the ﬁlm narrows in on our cross newbie, Jayden, along with the contemplative Marcus, teeming with suppressed rage. The ﬁlm is predictable as it checks off the list of physical abuse, self-harm and molestation, often revealed through the teens’ creative outlets. But still, the performances are haunting, and the acting is true to life. Brace for some tears before the credits roll.

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ace and gender roles be damned. This John Sayles crime flick features two black female leads, former high school friends who cross paths again during dangerous circumstances. Bernice is a parole officer, and Fontayne her new “client.” After a violation of her parole, Fontayne is relieved to catch a break from her old pal. But when Bernice’s son goes missing in a drug-related kidnapping, she asks Fontayne to return the favor and help find him. With the guidance of a nearblind, retired detective (a jaded but comical Edward James Olmos), the women venture into the seedy underbelly of Mexico. The plot is a bit forgettable, but the characters shine as we see Bernice begin to understand Fontayne’s gritty, vice-dependent lifestyle — and the

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two realize why they were friends in the ﬁrst place. “They used to say we could go for sisters,” says Fontayne, and this reviewer agrees with the sentiment. Palpable chemistry, suspenseful ﬁlm.

Short Term 12 DIRECTED BY DESTIN DANIEL CRETTON

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t Short Term 12, a facility that shelters at-risk teens, fearless post-grad Grace (a riveting Brie Larson) and company help guide wayward kids toward a brighter future. But after the arrival of a teenage girl whose family life recalls Grace’s childhood demons, we discover that the blind is leading the blind. As Grace navigates the dark waters of her past, the lovable and disheveled Mason, her co-worker/ boyfriend, provides support and keeps her aﬂoat. The shelter is

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f made-in-Albuquerque The Avengers didn’t satisfy your appetite for Odin’s favorite child, then Thor: The Dark World is sure to supply. Golden-locked Thor returns to protect the nine realms yet again, this time from the patient but ruthless Malekith, who is after the mysterious Aether, a dark, parasitic energy that — if harnessed — could serve as a destroyer of worlds. Not the most inventive plot device, but we’ve seen worse. Thor straddles his duties on Earth to protect his beloved Jane, and his obligation to Asgard, the golden streets of which are now paved with a horde of Dark Elves. The character design is intricate and frightening, and fans will be delighted to see the ambiguous Loki return as well for some interesting sibling dynamics. And as the fate of Earth and Asgard become intertwined, comedy ﬁnds darkness, and reality meets mythology. By the beard of Odin, it’s worth a watch.

PLANET WAVES ARIES (MAR. 20-APR. 19)

You may have some hard and fast ideas about what is good for you and for everyone else, though I suggest you tap into the more flexible, sensitive side of your being. There’s plenty you don’t know, and you will have greater access to missing information if you take a few deep breaths and allow yourself to open up to your deeper sensitivity. Be aware that what you learn may inform you of the ways in which your needs are different from those of someone you care about. That doesn’t mean a relationship or some kind of emotional exchange is not possible; what it means, though, is that any exchange must take into account specific differences, especially in the realm of values. You share enough common ground to have some space to explore, though you won’t find your way there if you’re busy judging yourself or others. Slow down and listen; you will learn. TAURUS (APR. 19-MAY 20)

You might feel like you’re balanced on an emotional brink where a sensitive personal relationship is concerned. Take in the view and observe what you can, though I don’t think you’re in as precarious a spot as it may seem. One thing for certain is that you’re being changed by your experiences. This is rare enough for most of humanity and can feel especially deep for one born under your sign. Yet the depth that certain emotional encounters are taking you to can raise your psyche to a hot enough temperature to shape your entire being. At the same time, you seem to be keenly aware of wanting your independence from what “other people” say you should do or feel. You’ve never been one to go along with the crowd, even though you’ve been persuaded to at certain points. Now is the time to declare your independence from public opinion. GEMINI (MAY 20-JUN. 21)

Mercury has finally let itself loose and is now moving in direct motion in Scorpio. This may come with the slow unraveling of certain problems, hang-ups and emotional stiffness. However, even as these circumstances work themselves out, you need to pay attention to what is bubbling up from the deeper levels of your being. I know you would rather take the opportunity to feel better and move on, though I suggest that instead you feel better and go deeper. Work with the idea that every effect has a cause — and you’ve just experienced some unusually powerful effects. That suggests that there are some equally powerful causes working themselves through you and out to the surface. Rather than being a passive player, go toward the source of the energy and discover what is there. You’re likely to be surprised — it’s not what you were thinking. CANCER (JUN. 21-JUL. 22)

People around you may be having unusually powerful transformational experiences, and you may seem to be involved with them. That is possible, though I suggest you observe the ways in which they are being carried by their own momentum. You are a kind of facilitator in the process. The smaller of a role you assign yourself the happier you will be. Start with holding space for whatever comes up. (That space might actually be in your home). I would say be a bit “impersonal” but we don’t really have a word for leaving a kind of psychic buffer around you so as not to interfere with what someone is experiencing, while being available for them if they express a direct need, or want to exchange some ideas or feelings. The more effectively you can hold this space open, the more love and healing can enter the scenario — which is the whole idea. LEO (JUL. 22-AUG. 23)

You may find yourself in a leadership position requiring the utmost diplomacy, which in turn will prompt you to

by Eric Francis • planetwaves.net summon your gift for psychological insight. Once you understand where someone is coming from, their conduct will have a different meaning, and you will have a much better idea how to approach them. One thing described in your solar chart is allowing any potentially hot situation to cool off. Another is bearing in mind the places that a person is hurt without playing into their pain or sense of injury. Finally, taking responsibility for your part will show others that it is safe for them to take responsibility for what is theirs. You are definitely in a lead-by-example moment. And in this moment, you will learn a lot more listening to your intuition than you will from attempting to verify things in words. Save that project for later this month.

THE AMERICAN VALUES CLUB CROSSWORD “That Is to Say”

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 22)

Just because you’re questioning a commitment, or your idea of commitment, does not suggest you want out. What it does suggest is that you’re ready to make adjustments to your situation that are oriented on establishing some balance. I don’t suggest you get too carried away with that idea, however. A little goes a long way, and nature has a way of evening things out over time. Stick to the very basics of nourishment. Make sure whatever situation you’re in provides the food, water and sufficient rest for everyone involved. Ask if you have any desires or needs that have been left out of the discussion entirely — and check in on the same topic with anyone who you might be involved with. In truth, a real VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP. 22) exchange requires everyone to be open, You may be finding it especially easy to think what you might not ordinarily think, so that they may give and receive. Open which is a hint that you can say what you implies vulnerable. Where do you stand with that? might not ordinarily say. There is a rare condition in the sky right now involving CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 20) Mercury (your ruling planet) and Mars Recent aspects have brought out a side (which is occupying your sign) that is of your nature that you might have allowing you to take multiple viewpoints never considered “going public” with simultaneously. For example, you might — though you just might be having that discover that you can speak from two or idea now. One persistent question is, why more distinct points of view, expressing are certain things we’re supposed to keep yourself equally deeply, and coherently, secret really in that category? What is the from any of them. You may notice you purpose of a general ban in admitting have a similar listening skill, to hear your deepest inner reality when it matters anything related to you from a number the most? There is a purpose — though of points of view. This will be helpful at it has nothing to do with YOUR purpose. getting you to transcend some of the intense criticism or self-criticism you may It seems like you’ve arrived at the point where you’re ready to start openly asking have been experiencing lately. Whatever you may think, there is always another questions you’ve been brewing for a long point of view. There is always another time. There’s no need to do this in The way of looking at the world. New York Post. The place to have the discussion is among friends. One quality LIBRA (SEP. 22-OCT. 23) of your sign is that it’s essential for you Events of the past days seem to have cracked your shell and set you free from to share actual values with the people a binding you may not have known you spend time with. Speaking your mind was there. Or did you? The way you’ve and your feelings will pull that issue into found out other times was through a focus, so you can get a good look at it. similar experience of a boundary giving AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 19) way. You often live in what seems like Events over coming days may raise a Chinese puzzle, consisting of many your awareness of an internal influence intricate, interconnecting chambers, associated with controlling others. Under and you always seem to be exploring or certain circumstances it may spook bursting out of one or another. Lately, however, you’ve come through a big one, you a little, because you recognize it’s a little creepy. However, you’re not the which may have been initiated by inner only one who has this experience — it’s circumstances, outer ones, or some invisible force for transformation. I would something that influences all of society; remind you that you’re still vulnerable you just happen to be picking it up on as a result of this. Be cautious who you your inner tuner. Think of it as a distorted share with. I suggest you move slowly impulse to take responsibility for and gently, and not overestimate your yourself, your choices and your actions. strength. A lot of your emotional blood Once you see it that way, it’ll make a lot is rushing in the direction of a world of more sense, and your intuition will guide feelings that you’ve discovered, most your focus away from others and onto likely pleasant, certainly a bit strange, yourself. You may then grapple with the potentially associated with a loss of some issue of whether you should, or can, kind. Easy does it. What you experienced control you. I would note that control is is real and it has taken you to a new a different thing than making conscious space within yourself. choices, or being accountable for your SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 22) own feelings. Very, very different. Be conscious of the presence of PISCES (FEB. 19-MAR. 20) any “third parties” in your intimate encounters, or even in the space of your Whatever you do in coming days, most private fantasies. It could be some reserve some of your creative energy for sensation of a group influence, including yourself. It’s true that you’re busy and that of your family and what you think that your life is moving fast right now; they want from or for you. It could be relationship or partnership experiences your closest friends and the rules that may be distracting you (though thankfully they’ve set for one another. Or it could be things are making a bit more sense than a pattern that you’ve internalized based they did with Mercury retrograde, as on any or all of the above. This presence it was recently). Devote some of your is likely to feel like it ‘wants you’ to put primetime and prime resources to doing the brakes on any passionate experiences what you want to do the very most: what you may have, or want to have. It may you consider your real art, your personal, be such a consistent inner presence that intimate or impassioned writing, and you have no idea what life would be like spending some time with the people without it. This weekend’s Full Moon in you care about most dearly. Part of the your opposite sign Taurus is giving you challenge of having a successful life is a rare opportunity to feel and see this conditioning for what it is, and to make a making sure that you have some balance conscious choice whether it really serves between what you must do (even if you like it) and what you want to do, even you. You may need to choose again every time you feel it, which is part of the if you consider it optional. In truth, it’s anything but. process of taking charge of your life.

By Byron Walden, edited by Ben Tausig. Difﬁculty 3.5/5 ACROSS 1 Gas outlet? 6 Counterparts of cones 10 ___ banger (one who gets with vampires, on “True Blood”) 14 University of Maine town 15 “But I know I’ll be ___ someday” (“I’m Just a Bill” lyric) 16 African succulent 17 Aerobatics vehicle 19 Lighting element used by some modern artists 20 Due + quattro 21 Instagram faux pas for Anthony Weiner or Geraldo? 23 Mel B. nickname 25 Some govt. securities 26 Cozy room for reading and trysting? 30 Scintilla 31 “Count off the cadence loud and strong” tune, with “The” 35 Echo & the Bunnymen frontman McCulloch 36 City near where the Rhone River forks

38 Old TV button distinct from vert. 39 Clot-forming cell 42 Certain Kenyan native 44 George Will article about infant wear? 47 Retro ho 50 Certain parents, casually 51 “Friend with beneﬁts” action? 54 Sushi staple 57 2000 De La Soul single curiously punctuated with a period 58 1990 ﬁlm with the tagline “There is no such thing as a simple miracle” 60 How high Denverites claim they are 61 “The Toys of Peace” story writer 62 Amiens aunt 63 Stand with a dead body 64 Festooned with Scott 65 Dred Scott, once DOWN 1 “Meet the new ___ ...” 2 Big name in Art Deco design 3 Its highest point is Driskill Mountain (535 feet)

4 “The Lead with Jake Tapper” channel 5 Alcohol with sushi 6 Auto race with a French spelling 7 Minnesota’s St. ___ College 8 Girl in several Red Hot Chili Peppers songs 9 Honeybunny 10 Comic book store habitués 11 Native who might wear a pufﬁn parka 12 Prop for the opening scene of “Harold and Maude” 13 Mendel studied them 18 Gilpin of forgettable voice acting roles and, oh yeah, “Frasier” 22 “Toy Story” kid 24 New Deal org. concerned with natural resources 26 A Tribe Called Quest rapper 27 Risk territory in Asia 28 1972 missile pact 29 Cool with Green Day 32 American standard that was a Top 40 hit for four singing dogs in 1955

33 Cunning linguist Chomsky 34 Alfred E. Neuman feature 36 Home brewer’s fermenting need 37 Hi-___ monitor 40 Fluoridation conspiracy theorist, jocularly 41 Wyoming Senator Mike facing Liz Cheney in primaries 42 They may be precious or ﬂeeting 43 Patterned after 45 Young brooder with bangs 46 Sufﬁx with Obama or Romney 47 Bad thing to drop on the radio 48 Pope buried with several popes who share his name 49 “___ Mio” 52 Barter 53 Iced treat 55 “Property Virgins” channel 56 “Got it” 59 Ending with professor or tutor

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