4.11.13 - The Green Issue by Local iQ Magazine

INside COVE R STORY With technology on its side, Albuquerque is shaping up to be a driving force in the global green and solar movements

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Dawn Maestas pushes for new, potentially national, program aimed at erasing domestic violence forever

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Local iQ wine columnist Sam Melada has spring fever for the crisp and affordable white wines of Spain

EDITORIAL INTERNS

Todd Rohde, Shari Taylor PHOTO INTERN

Carissa Simmons

ON THE COVER

M USI C Saharan nomad act Tinariwen returns to New Mexico with the intention of bridging desert cultures

22 A R TS Adabel Allen’s print exhibit charts a complete journey, from charred forest to sprouts of new life

26 CA LE N DA R S Arts Events ....................................................................................... 26 Community Events ........................................................................ 32 Live Music.......................................................................................... 23 Book Signings................................................................................... 12

COLUM N S First Bite ...............................................................................................8 Get A Job .......................................................................................... 32 Key Ingredient ....................................................................................9 Lessons In Love ................................................................................7 Paw Prints ......................................................................................... 29 Soundboard .................................................................................... 22

If you’re the kind of celebrity chef that Anthony Bourdain is (read: as far from Guy Fieri that it gets), you don’t wear your shades on the back of your neck.

CONTRIBUTORS EDITORIAL Nelle Bauer Hakim Bellamy Jeff Berg Charlie Crago Justin De La Rosa Marisa Demarco Justin Goodrum Ana Loiselle Jim & Linda Maher Theresa Maher Don McGiver Bill Nevins Sam Melada Shavone Otero

Susan Reaber Todd Rohde Shari Taylor Steven J. Westman Margaret Wright DISTRIBUTION Miguel Apodaca Kristina De Santiago Kurt Laffan David Leeder Susan Lemme Cassie Martinez Nathan New Andy Otterstrom Distributech

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F E AT UR E S Places To Be ........................................................................................4 News.......................................................................................................5 Marquee ................................................................................................6 Book Reviews ................................................................................... 12 Smart Music...................................................................................... 25 Smart Arts......................................................................................... 28 Smart Film ........................................................................................30 Crossword/Horoscope .................................................................. 31

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PLACES TO BE

FILM FESTIVAL Experiments in Cinema Mon.-Sun., Apr. 15-21 Various venues, 505.235.1852 Prices vary experimentsincinema.com basementfilms.org

ith Hollywood’s summer blockbuster season looming, when moviegoers will again be fed the latest megabudget sequels and films based on board games and fairy tales, Experiments in Cinema is the flip side of that coin. Now in its eighth year, the focus of the festival is worldwide contemporary, experimental cinema. The 2013 version of Experiments in Cinema will feature 135 films, 56 made by women, from 30 different countries — from Brazil to Belgium to Bangladesh — in venues across Albuquerque such as the Guild, the National Hispanic Cultural Center and the Southwest Film Center in the UNM SUB. Organizer Basement Films sees the festival as “a way of connecting our state with this unique un-dependent community of filmmakers and to inspire a new generation of homegrown media artists to recognize the value of their cinematic voices and participate in shaping future trends of cultural representation.” Sounds good to us. —ME

t’s a rarity to watch an Alfred Hitchcock classic on the big screen, much less partake in a post-screening Q and A with one of Hitchcock’s famed leading ladies. As part of the Road to Hollywood Tour presented by Turner Classic Movies and XFINITY, Reelz Channel movie critic Ben Mankiewicz will be screening the classic Hitchcock ﬁlm Marnie, then sitting down with the movie’s female star, Tippi Hedren, for a conversation about her experience. Marnie, ﬁlmed in 1964, costars Sean Connery, who plays a handsome publisher who blackmails the compulsive thief Marnie (Hedren) into marriage. “You hear this remarkable candor and honesty without an ounce of bitterness, and this is a guy (Hitchcock) who prevented her career from moving on,” Mankiewicz said, in a preview of what to expect from Hedren’s visit to the KiMo. Tickets are free but must be reserved at tcm. com/roadtohollywood. —ME

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AUTOS New Mexico International Auto Show Noon, Fri.; 10a, Sat.-Sun., Apr., 19-21 Albuquerque Convention Center 401 2nd NE, 505.768.4575

$5-$8 Tickets: tixonlinenow.com newmexicoautoshow.com

t’s the only place car lovers need to be from Apr. 19-21. It doesn’t matter if you’re on the prowl for a new car or just window shopping. Hundreds of vehicles from some of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers will be on hand. You’ll be able to test drive everything from the 2013 Tanner Faust edition Ford Focus, to the Dodge Challenger to the Fiat 500. Where else can you test drive both Dodge Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 trucks, the elegant Chrysler Town and Country and the built-for-speed Ford Mustang GT? There are even cars for children to test drive at the Kids Autobahn! (OK, maybe not real motorized vehicles, but those cool rechargeable ones you wish you had as a kid — like that Jeep Wrangler and the Barbie Convertible). If you’re more of an admirer of ﬁne vehicles, be sure to check out the new 2014 models from Chevy, Toyota, Ford and others. It’s everything auto in one place for three days. —TR

his year marks the 307th birthday for the City of Albuquerque, and to celebrate, Fiestas De Albuquerque will be hosting a fiesta of its own in the historic Old Town Plaza. The plaza will be divided into five sections, each representing the five distinct era’s in Albuquerque’s history. Join them in celebrating the city’s rich history and to learn about the Native American era, the Spanish era, Mexican era, Territorial era and current era, Albuquerque Now! Your whole family can experience each era first hand, as they will feature food, games, music and information about the city at that particular time. Along with the historical information, there will be live performances, rock-climbing walls and children’s activities — like face painting — to ensure that every member of the family has a great time. It’s sure to be a large and fun dose of Albuquerque culture and history. —TR

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The Road to Hollywood Tour: Tipp Hedren and Ben Mankiewicz 7:30p, Thu., Apr. 18

Tractor Brewery 118 Tulane SE, 505.433.5654

oets and Artists with a Fondness for Beer. At the Microphone with a Buzz. There are several things it could have been called, but “I’ll Drink to That” is perhaps the snappiest, most concise way to describe the monthly celebration of Albuquerque’s love for performance poetry, music, arts and craft beer that is I’ll Drink to That. And now the program, hosted by Duke City poet Carlos Contreras, is celebrating its one-year anniversary with an impressive lineup of Albuquerque talent, including poets Mary Oishi, Jessica Helen Lopez, Michelle Otero, Anna Martinez, Cathy Arellano and Minister Grace; musical acts Fabian Sisneros, 35˚ North and Keith Sanchez; and artists Kerry Bergen, Joel Henry and Nikki Zabicki. And stay alert for the upcoming year of shows: Tractor Brewery, ArtBar and Nexus Brewery will be the locales. —ME

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The where to go and what to do from April 11-24, 2013

CONCERT Hayes Carll WITH WARREN HOOD AND THE GOODS

8p, Sun., Apr. 21 The Dirty Bourbon 9800 Montgomery NE, 505.296.2726

$17 (advance)/$22 (at door) Tickets: holdmyticket.com hayescarll.com

ove vintage-style? How about vintage-style country music? Hayes Carll will be arriving at The Dirty Bourbon with plenty of country in tow, complete with that Texas twang and vintage style. His sincere take on lyrics and clear appreciation of music bridges the boundaries made by genres, making this event one made for music fans of all walks of life. Warren Hood & the Goods will open for Hayes, folding in his own blend of jazz, blues and new grass acoustic fusion. Together, the combination makes for a show full of variety and down-to-earth entertainment, as each artist boasts a repertoire of excellent taste and talent. As far as this show goes, one thing’s for sure: it’s bound to be one that will leave you wanting more of that country swagger. —ST

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THE NEWS | INSIGHT | ANALYSIS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

‘Dawn’s Promise’ A survivor ﬁghts to erase domestic violence with a new program aimed at providing 24-hour monitoring of restraining order violators BY MARGARET WRIGHT, NM COMPASS

n Albuquerque’s South Valley, at the back of a small, bilingual clinic, the Lazarus Laser Center office sees about 20 clients every day. Most are simply eager to endure the quick but painful laser removal of unwanted body hair or tattoo ink. But others have a more grave purpose. Center owner Dawn Maestas warmly greets a woman dressed in jeans and a sweatshirt, her long brown hair pulled back in a ponytail. “You’ve been on my mind a lot,” Maestas says. “How are you doing?” Things have been especially rough, replies Eva. (Her name has been changed in this story to protect her identity.) One of her close girlfriends died from injuries inflicted by her partner. Another good friend is in a coma after a severe instance of domestic violence. Maestas enfolds Eva in a hug. Herself a survivor of domestic violence, Maestas spends her time outside the office designing a program intended to increase safety for other victims. “It’s like you’re living in a war zone,” she tells Eva. “I think of those women as fallen soldiers.” Eva sits on the exam table and rolls down the top flap of her jeans, exposing a man’s name inked across her hip. She got it for her ex-boyfriend. “I’ve had two major abusers in my life,” she says, eyes downcast, “and this one was a guy that I thought I’d be with forever. He scared the shit out of me, but he wanted my name on him and his name on me.” While he was in jail, she got back together with an ex, who was also abusive. He broke her ribs and cracked her cheekbone. Eva says she finally felt ready to start over after seeking help from the nonprofit S.A.F.E House. Maestas, whose arm is tattooed top to bottom with black roses, pulls a pair of dark glasses over her face and switches on the laser machine. She uses the pronged device to deftly trace the ink outline of the man’s name. “Thank you,” says Eva when it’s done. She wipes away fresh tears, her voice barely more than a whisper, and hugs Maestas again.

“Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

One of the lucky ones Many women like Eva land in Maestas’ office. She says they come because she understands what they’re going through. The abuse and neglect Maestas suffered as a child at the hands of her immediate family set the stage for her own long history of violent relationships. She met her first boyfriend when she was 14-years-old. She knows now the warning signs of his behavior were typical: the charm offensive, the process of separating her from friends and family. “That’s when you see the triggers of the violence starting to take place,” Maestas says, “because who can you confide in? You’ve been disconnected.” The physical and psychological abuse that riddled her first relationship was only the beginning. Maestas was 36-yearsold with four kids by the time she finally escaped her last violent partner. Over the years, she’s been spat at, bitten, punched, kicked, left on the side of the road. She’s had ribs, fingers and bones in her face broken. She’s survived a blow to the head so severe that it triggered long-term grand mal seizures. There are only a few ways that domestic violence ends, says Maestas. The victim might try to stay and survive, enduring terror and isolation. She might finally kill her abuser and end up in prison. Or she’ll turn up dead. It’s just luck, says Maestas, when a victim gets out and doesn’t go back again.

Starting here at home As one of the lucky ones, Maestas says she’s haunted by the knowledge that her story could easily have ended with death or

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Dawn’s Promise calls for data-driven, 24-hour monitoring of restraining order violations. Both victims and offenders would be fitted with GPS tracking devices designed to look like normal bracelets. The bracelets, connected remotely to a monitoring center, offer something paper restraining orders can’t: better enforcement and accountability. Restraining orders as they function now, Maestas says, offer little protection. The GPS and a panic button would give the victim extra security and a chance at more of a normal life, she says. Meanwhile, real-time tracking of offenders would help ensure they comply with court orders. The program would help eliminate the problem of “he-said, she-said,” says Maestas, by giving “unbiased, third-party, real-time data to the court system.” It could also serve as a tool for law enforcement, allowing officers to build their cases against stalkers and repeat abusers with data-driven evidence. Now that the program proposal has been drafted, PHOTO BY WES NAMAN Maestas has reached out to incarceration. officials at the county level, Her experiences spur her to speak out and along with her contacts at Alianza, for help work toward large-scale changes to eradicate getting policymakers on board. She says domestic violence. she’d feel especially proud if Dawn’s Promise takes first root in New Mexico. Drawing on the resources of Alianza, a national network of Latino anti-domestic “This is a behavior issue, and we need to violence activists, and working in partnership start making people with this behavior more with retired detective Greg Cunningham, accountable. It’s kind of like a DUI,” she Maestas has developed a program called adds. “If you don’t want to get an interlock in Dawn’s Promise. Its aim is to keep your car, don’t drink and drive. Let’s make it victims safer and to improve and integrate the offender’s choice whether they commit to community responses to domestic violence. good behavior or not.” As a survivor of domestic violence, Dawn Maestas (pictured) has a keen sense of how to help victims. As owner of the Lazarus Laser Center, Maestas erases the emotianally scarring tattoos of her patients and is currently pushing to establish Dawn’s Promise, which calls for data-driven, 24-hour monitoring of restraining order violators. The program will fit both victims and offenders with GPS tracking devices designed to look like commonplace bracelets.

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MARQUEE

Yes, chef Chef, author and raconteur Anthony Bourdain brings knowledge, wit and taste to town “Warning: Today will be an uninterrupted stream of pure food porn. Just because.” — @BOURDAIN

BY KEVIN HOPPER

still don’t understand why people hate those of us who post snapshots of their food on social media channels. I mean, we only do it because some of the food we eat is damn sexy, and we just want to share what to us is a fine piece of art. Anthony Bourdain, acclaimed food and cookbook writer, PREVIEW chef, world traveler and TV personality unabashedly posts Guts And Glory: an egregious amount of food An Evening pics. Unlike the rest of us, with Anthony he has 1.3 million Twitter followers eating every shot up Bourdain with a fork and spoon. I’m 7:30p, Wed., Apr. 17 one of them and I do so for KIVA AUDITORIUM this reason alone: Perhaps 401 2ND NW, 505.768.4575 no other individual walking $25-$165 the planet has been to more Tickets: ticketmaster.com corners of the globe and eaten anthonybourdainontour.com more varying types of foods albuquerquecc.com than Bourdain. His palate is a virtual encyclopedia of taste and I, a wannabe Bourdain, desire a small taste of it all (even if I can’t actually taste it). Anthony Bourdain might be called a celebrity chef in some circles, but the former executive chef at Les Halles has carved his own unique niche in the culinary world, mixing travel, drinking and a bit of comedy into numerous TV shows (No Reservations, The Layover, The Taste). His latest Since his 2000 literary debut, Kitchen show, Parts Unknown, is set to premiere on CNN on April 14. Bourdain will appear at the Kiva Auditorium just three days later, on April 17. Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly — a no-holds-barred tell-all his shows and books where he lets his guard every five minutes. If we see something more room to make up his own rules. about the restaurant industry’s hidden, down, moments where he sheds the rock interesting, we can take a detour.” “Who has the freedom on television I do?” unseemly side — Bourdain’s star has risen star persona and reflects on his position. Currently, Bourdain is on a nationwide Bourdain recently asked an Eater.com dramatically. He is now the author of a dozen In a candid interview with Internet show tour he calls Guts And Glory: An Evening interviewer. “Maybe Louis CK. I go where I books, the host of numerous TV shows On the Table with Eric Ripert, Bourdain With Anthony Bourdain, essentially a want, I say what I want.” — the latest of which is The Taste on ABC confessed, “I do not need to be adored. I do stand-up routine where he spouts off rants, Along with ABC’s new competitive chef — and generally viewed as a giant in the not need to be recognized. I’d much rather observations and (yes) a few jabs at his show The Taste, CNN is set to air Bourdain’s culinary world. be like Meyer Lansky-famous. No one knows contemporaries. A recent Baltimore Sun latest travel show called Parts Unknown, All this, seemingly, would have gone to his what I look like but I’m definitely getting a review of his stop in Baltimore reported that which is staffed by the same crew Bourdain head years ago, yet Bourdain still comes reservation at a restaurant if I want one.” Food Channel star Guy Fieri was an popular employed for No Reservations and The Layover across as the genuine article. Sure he can target for ridicule. It’s obvious Bourdain enjoys his status as the (Bourdain severed his longtime ties with the (and often does) dish out disparaging world’s most adventurous gourmand. After “How does he de-douche?” Bourdain asked Travel Channel last year). comments about his celebrity chef all, who wouldn’t like to be treated to some about Fieri’s signature style and how he will “I’m not going to be doing anything that colleagues, but for those foodies genuine of the most fabulous meals in world? As his handle it when he turns 50 in a few years. I haven’t already been doing,” Bourdain enough to disdain popular food trends star continues to grow, Bourdain’s tour stop “Does he do it all at once? Or does he do it told Seven magazine of the new show (and yet another Food Channel show in Albuquerque offers his fans and Twitter gradually over time? The hair grows out, earlier this year, “except it’s on a bigger and starring Bobby Flay), Bourdain is seen as followers a closer look at the man behind the he starts spelling ‘kool’ with a ‘C.’ Do the more adventurous scale … I’m basically an all too lonely voice of reason. Most often, foodie world’s silver spoon. glasses on his neck finally, slowly, start to moving the band over to CNN and taking Bourdain’s gripes are far less snarky and far move forward?” As Bourdain warns in a promotional video full advantage of the fact that … we can too true. He’s a man who isn’t afraid to say for the tour, “Bring a sense of humor and Bourdain’s exterior comes across a little New what he likes or dislikes, and luckily, this sort make smarter television. We don’t have to leave the kids at home.” Jersey tough guy, but there are moments in have somebody shoving food in their face of rock ‘n’ roll persona has allowed him even

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RELATIONSHIPS

If you’re single, maybe it’s time to ask ‘Why?’

ne of the hardest life lessons for me to accept has been that I am responsible for my own outcomes, whether I like them or not — my ﬂops and letdowns as well as my achievements. As a child of a single-parent home I swore that I wouldn’t do it like my mother did, yet I’ve been married and divorced twice. Ugh. I wish it had been different, but it’s the reality I must accept about my life, and since I made those relationship choices, I can’t blame my exes, my mother, father, or anyone else for that matter.

The Law of Attraction I strongly believe in taking ownership for my life, choices and outcomes, so much so that it’s become my life mantra. While my actions and choices largely determine my outcomes, as silly as it might be, I also believe in “fate” or “destiny;” that things happen as they’re supposed to. This energy can also be called “The Law of Attraction,” which helps me to embrace and accept that I’m exactly where I need to be, going where I need to go, learning the lessons I need to know. I don’t believe in luck or randomness. Things happen for a reason. When something happens that I don’t like (divorce, losing my job, etc.) I ﬁnd that if I ask myself, “What’s the purpose or reason for this happening?” I can always come up with something I need to learn, something the Universe is trying to teach me and that I’m resisting.

What You Resist, Persists After 40-plus years on this planet I ﬁnally got that, “what I resist, persists,” and learned to listen to life’s lessons. I’m very clear now that my outcomes are determined by how I show up, which is largely driven by my attitudes, beliefs and relational skills. What’s inside shows up on the outside and what I’m thinking will become reality, so I must make cognizant choices about what I allow into my thoughts. Wow, not only do I need to take responsibility for my actions, I must own the consequences of my private thoughts and beliefs. Holy smokes I wish I would have known that a long time ago!

I’m very clear now that my outcomes are determined by how I show up, which is largely driven by my attitudes, beliefs and relational skills. 4) Recognize and change unproductive relationship habits and patterns. 5) Recognize and change unproductive attitudes and beliefs. As I honestly review the above I can see the things that my divorces helped me learn, and I am most thankful for whom I have become now. This makes me think of a quote by Jim Rohn: “Life doesn’t give you what you want, need, or expect; life gives you what you need to learn.” So, if you’re single and reading this, ask yourself, “Why are you single at this time?” What do you need to learn in order to ﬁnd and have a satisfying relationship? I genuinely hope your answers to these questions point you to the life and love that you desire. Ana Loiselle is a relationship coach, speaker, author and the owner of The New Mexico Relationship Center (505.872.8743, nmrelationshipcenter.com).

The Million Dollar Question If you’re single and want to be in a happy and fulﬁlling relationship, the most vital coaching question for you might be, “Why are you single?” “Why” doesn’t mean “What happened?” or “What’s wrong with you?” In this situation “Why” refers to big picture questions such as, “What is the function or reason for you being single at this time in your life?” and “What do you need to learn that is getting in the way of ﬁnding a successful relationship?”

What Do You Need To Learn? If you’re single and want a life partnership, what are the major life lessons that must be mastered before you can find a fulfilling relationship and live happily ever after? Here are five possibilities: 1) Heal old childhood wounds (emotional baggage). 2) Learn healthy relationship skills. 3) Learn to take responsibility for your life, needs and outcomes.

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DRINK

Spring into Spanish white this season

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ne of the greatest joys of exploring the world of wine is that there is no end to the adventure. Unlike the relatively ﬁxed continents of our planet Earth, new wines are constantly being made (even from old grapes) and the possibilities for variation and surprise are endless. In 1492, Christopher Columbus arrived in the Bahamas (though he may have thought it was Japan) and remarked, “The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was delicious to breathe it.” This month I offer you a breath of fresh foreign air as April is now upon us, and it is time to think about new ﬂavors for spring 2013. We are headed back the way Columbus came, to rediscover Spain and her white wines.

Mainly on the plain While the rain in Spain falls everywhere, there are certain areas that are recognized for their winegrowing. To keep our voyage simple let’s focus on the northern winemaking regions and particularly on making friends with a white grape called Viura and its traveling companions. In other parts of the world this grape is called Macabeo or Macabeu. For our purposes this month let’s just call it by its Spanish name, pronounced “viewer.” It is crisp, but rather neutral in character, which makes it a great blending grape for adding depth, while it takes on oak flavors very nicely in fermentation. The regions of Spain we want to visit are named Rioja, Navarra, Aragón and Catalonia. These are the names you want to look for on the bottle, because chances are the bottles won’t say “Viura” anywhere on them. Other grapes are grown with the Viura too, such as Parellada, Garnacha Blanca and our old friend Chardonnay, so we should expect to find any or all of them in the white wine blends made in Northern Spain. Most of what is available around town is going to be a blending, and this may help you find the style of Spanish white that fits your tastebuds best.

Buy the ticket, take the ride An inexpensive entry into Spanish whites for Spring weather is from Castillo de Monséran. With 100 percent Viura from Cariñena, in Aragón, it retails for around $10 at Jubilation. It has some flowery notes on the nose and simple pear like flavors on the palate. If you want something to stand up to food, however, this is not your best bet. If you want crisp and refreshing with a little more complexity, and a little more food pairing power, try out wine made in Rioja by Muga for about $16/bottle at Quarters and Jubilation. It is 90 percent Viura blended with 10 percent of another under appreciated grape called Malvasia. Bright crisp acidity (think green apple and lime) balanced with toasty oak flavor make this ideal for grilled chicken salads, simple poached fish or anything you might be cooking as the weather is warming up. It is time to start thinking about how wine can refresh us, now that winter is behind us, and we aren’t looking to be warmed by the fire. If you want to keep the price tag around $10

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Whether it’s on the cheap (starting at $10), a little pricier ($30) or even from a three liter box ($25), wines from the many growing regions in Spain — Rioja, Navarra, Aragón, Catalonia. —are a wonderful, fragrant way to watch the spring weather roll in.

or less and you still want some body to the wine, then try out a little wine from the Navarra region called Vega Sindoa. It has 25 percent Chardonnay blended with 75 percent Viura to make a nice little light supper wine for when the days are warm and the nights are still chilly.

Señor Wences says “S’Alright, open the box” As our wine world continues to change, and our rules become more ﬂexible, it is very important to maintain an open mind, but not to the point of absurdity. I have watched people realize that red wine and ﬁsh can go perfectly together and I have cheered. I have watched a local wine wannabe destroy a beautiful pristine glass of Laurent Perrier Brut Champagne (about $30) by putting a cube of frozen Albuquerque tap water in it “because the temperature wasn’t ideal.” No temperature adjustment can make up for the chlorine and calcium that will ruin that beautiful bubbly. I wept,

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and laughed. My ﬁnal recommendation for enjoying Spanish wine may make some of you that know me think I have lost my mind: try it from a box. The Carmina Luna three liter box (available at Jubilation for under $25) will make you rethink the stigma of box wine. It is a solid sipping wine and can even stand up to food. The best part is it will keep in your fridge for up to four weeks because of the way the bag inside the box seals out the deleterious effects of oxidation. It’s also a cheap way to get four bottles, and with Tax Time coming, we all are watching our wallets. Either way I hope you ﬁnd pleasure in a journey to Spain and its white wines this season and I welcome your comments and questions at sam@local-iQ.com. Cheers. Wine columnist Sam Melada spent 15 years working in fine and not-so-fine dining restaurants. He believes that all palates can be enlightened to the pleasures of food and wine.

here have been a number of chain sandwich shops opening up around town in recent years. I’ll let them go unnamed, but you know the type — cold cuts, cold bread and the experience of watching someone who just doesn’t care about what they’re putting together for you. Though the chains can give you a cheap sandwich, a cheap product is what you get. Albuquerque’s delis and sandwich shops have something to show; there’s a lot to love about our locals. There’s a number of spots around town where you can get a sandwich of outstanding quality for a buck or two more than the chains. Al’s Big Dipper (411 Central NW, alsbigdipper.com) has established itself as Downtown’s go-to spot for a good sandwich. They serve up hot and cold sandwiches for prices ranging from $7.50-$8.25. They also have a second location opening just around the corner at 501 Copper NW to accommodate their growing popularity. One of the most notably unknown spots is Banh Mi Coda. It’s tucked away in a small space behind Talin Market at 230 Louisiana SE. For only $4.50 you can get a footlong of your favorite Vietnamese sandwich. Standouts on the menu are the Coda Combo, consisting of jambon, head ham, barbecue pork and pate, as well as the tender and savory grilled pork. Garnished with cucumber, carrots, cilantro and jalapeño, you can’t beat this bite for the price. While we’re on the topic of Banh Mi and Talin Market, you can ﬁnd a killer Fried Chicken Banh Mi at the Supper Truck on Wednesdays between 11a-1p in the same parking lot as Banh Mi Coda. If the Banh Mi isn’t quite what you fancy, check out the Melting Truck for a great grilled cheese or any number of their signature melts. Follow them on Facebook to see where they’ll be posting up each week. It’s always nice to enjoy a sandwich paired with a cold beverage, and what better way to enjoy a local sandwich than with a pint of local brew? Bosque Brewing Company (8900 San Mateo NE, bosquebrewingco.com) opened late last year and offers a ﬁne selection of craft brews as well as a mouthwatering menu of sandwiches ranging from $7.50-$9. You can also grab a brew and bite at Il Vicino Brewery Canteen (2381 Aztec NE, ilvicino.com/brewery), where you can get hot-pressed sandwiches made with only the highest quality meats and cheeses available. Next time your indecision has you unsure about what to eat for lunch, think about all the luscious local sandwiches that you can get your hands on. First Bite is a look at what’s happening in Albuquerque’s restaurants and breweries. Justin De La Rosa can be reached at justin@Local-iQ.com.

FOOD

Whip versatile mussels into a magical meal

ne of the great rewards of owning my own restaurant is the availability of products with which I am able to work. On the weekends, when I have to fend for myself in the grocery stores like the rest of you home cooks, I find myself baffled by the lack of variety and options for things to cook. Last weekend, I spent a hundred dollars, filled an entire shopping cart and returned home with very little from which I could produce a meal. (I think dinner might have involved popcorn, nachos, and ice cream straight out of the pint carton.) Alas, there are plenty of key ingredients out there that can be whipped into a magical meal that resembles something far less than glorified snack food. Mussels are a rare treat that are plentiful right now — just before the weather takes a turn from pollen-riddled windy spring to unbearably hot and dry. They are easy to shop for (if you know what to look for) and really easy to cook well. And they take well to improvisational cooking, which is just a fancy phrase for “throwing something tasty together from what you find in the fridge.” The mussels you will find are most probably PEI blue mussels from the cool waters off the coast of Prince Edward Island in the North Atlantic. They are an inch and a half or so long with shiny dark blue-black shells. Most mussels available here have been aquacultured using a “long-line” or “rope-culture” method: mussel seed is put into mesh sleeves and suspended from long rope lines in the water. The mussels feed on naturally-occurring plankton. Because the rope lines are suspended off-shore and off the sea bed, the mussels have a better chance of survival and tend to be cleaner and less gritty than the ones you remember seeing growing under a wharf on your family trip to a beach as a kid. It takes a mussel a year and a half to reach a size that is worth eating. When they are big enough to be harvested, the lines are pulled in and the mussels are stripped off, washed and graded. When shopping for mussels, only buy fresh. I’ll say it again. Only buy fresh. Not frozen. Though it is tempting to do so, you’ll be disappointed. The shells should look smooth, clean, not broken and closed. Mussels have two shells held together by two muscles. I buy a pound to a pound and a half per person. There are about 16 to 18 mussels in a pound, and they are about two-thirds shell weight, so that leaves roughly 6 ounces of edible product. That’s probably plenty to consume in one sitting. Trust me. Until you cook them, mussels are living and breathing, so transport them in something

porous, like a mesh bag, or a not-well-sealed plastic bag with ice. Once you get your muscles home, they need to be purged and de-bearded. Fill a large vessel with water slightly colder than room temperature and plunge the mussels in. Add a light handful of cornmeal and give the whole thing some gentle agitation — think ocean waves. The mussels, still alive and hungry, will sense the cornmeal and will open their shells to feed and will spit out any grit they have in there. If you use a clear container, you’ll see it collect at the bottom. Then, one-by-one, use a needle-nose pliers to pluck the hairy little beard sticking out of the shell. Give them a good rinse and you’re ready to cook. Mussels are versatile. They can be baked, grilled, sautéed — you name it. The most common method of preparation is white-winesteamed, with aromatics, herbs and butter. Heat a straight-sided pot twice as big as the volume of your mussels. Add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom. Add a handful of julienned carrots, leeks, and celery and a few cloves of garlic. Let that get wilty, then add your mussels, enough white wine to come a half-inch up the side, and cover the pot. In two or three minutes, take the lid off and give it a stir. The shells should be opening. Add a pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper. As the mussels cook, the shells will fully open and the meaty muscle inside will release itself from one side of its shell. That’s when you know they are perfect and ready to eat. Once you have them all open (if there are some that don’t open all the way, throw them out) add a handful of chopped parsley, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a few tablespoons of butter. Give it a healthy stir and you’re done. Add a loaf of crusty bread and a glass of white wine and dinner is ready. If you want to really ﬂex your kitchen muscle, add chopped jalapenos and ginger at the beginning and some coconut milk with the wine. Or ﬁnd something in your pantry and improvise. Nelle Bauer is co-chef/co-owner of Jennifer James 101. Not that there’s anything wrong with popcorn for dinner, but a hot pot of freshly-steamed mussels and a glass of champagne on the patio makes for a rather satisfying meal.

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TRAVEL

Revisiting a favorite side street Hidden Santa Fe resort a colorfully-decorated sanctuary now high on global traveler lists BY STEVEN J. WESTMAN

n our 2011 Issue, Local iQ’s “Side Street Santa Fe,” I listed The Inn of The Five Graces as one of the best places to stay. Fast forward to 2013, and the accolades keep pouring in, with the most recent having the hot-spot touted as the “#1 Hotel in the Southwest,” in Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, as well as “Editors Choice for the World’s Best Hotels.” It was 1996 when I noticed the coolest riverstone apartments on De Vargas Street being renovated into a hotel — Serets 1001 Nights — and I spent many a lovely night there. Six years later, the name changed to what it is today; “In honor of the T R AV E L five “graces,” an Eastern belief that we are graced Inn of the with five ways to enjoy Five Graces the pleasures of the 150 East De Vargas, world — sight, sound, Santa Fe, 505.992.0957 touch, smell, taste. Still, fivegraces.com there is so much New Mexican “aura” in all that hits you, when you are here. The Seret Family (Ira and Sylvia Seret and their three sons) is behind all of this. Their presence has been felt in Santa Fe since the late 1970s with their store, Seret & Sons, which offers interior design pieces and architectural decor. I recently spent another The blend of Eastern design and Southwestern aura provides the unique charm enchanted evening, finding myself in the at Inn of the Five Graces, the Santa Fe stopover recently named the “No. 1 Hotel Jasmine Suite, and getting the delightful in the Southwest” by Conde Nast Traveler. Lighting and color are utilized to great effect at this inn, as seen on the patios (above) and reaching an apex in chance to talk to Sharif Seret (one of the the inn’s tiled bathrooms (right). three sons who is the general manager). With just 24 guest rooms, the feeling of night’s sleep. When morning beckons, In my conversations with intimacy and the special care from the Serets breakfast is served up in the dining area of Sharif Seret, he shared some and staff is palpable. My room was set on the main building, with emphasis on their of the history of the inn the second floor of the main courtyard, and red and green chile. My choice was Huevos and his desire to make it a when I walked through the door, I beamed Estilo Rosa (poached eggs and Canadian destination for everyone. with delight. The attention to detail — from bacon served Christmas style on an English Local iQ: Why did your parents choose the furnishings, to the art, to the housemade muffin). Yummy. Sitting and sipping coffee the original buildings on East De Vargas to salsa that awaited me in the small kitchen in the courtyard, under the unlike-notransform? area — it’s all quite astounding. The grand other New Mexico sky, I thought to myself, Sharif Seret: For years Ira and Sylvia had mosaic bathroom (designed by Sylvia Seret) “Should I take in a treatment from the spa?” always driven down De Vargas Street en will wow you in many ways, as will the view And then realized I was already in a state route from the store and fell in love with of the Sangre de Cristo mountains from the of bliss, and did not want to check out to the block. ... It has since become a project of private balcony. head back home. The smiles from the crew passion for them, allowing Ira to showcase I left the room, to have dinner down at the front desk make you feel like part of his design and fashion work and Sylvia to the block at 315 Restaurant & Wine Bar, the family. As I drove back to Albuquerque, create her mosaic masterpieces. and when I returned, fresh housemade I thought, “You should have gotten that iQ: How do you best describe your family’s biscochitos were on the bed, with the recipe Ayurvedic healing massage.” Next time. And to make them. I don’t recall having a better style, with the mix of the Southwest? there shall be many.

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SS: Often times the style is misconceived by the public. ... It is a blend of patterns and styles from a range of over a dozen countries, from the Silk Route to South and Central America, all blended with the local aesthetic. The best way to describe it is the Seret signature style. They have fallen in love with certain pieces and created countless others, based on patterns that inspire them. The hotel itself is very Santa Fe, using traditional building methods from mud plaster to coved ceilings. All we have done is blend that local aesthetic with the Seret style to give the hotel a unique feel, differentiating it from every other hotel in Santa Fe. iQ: How often do people wander in from off the street, having no idea you were there — nor having ever heard of the inn? SS: We are slightly hidden off the most famous street in Santa Fe. As you begin to walk down the street, the layers start peeling back and one beautiful detail leads to the next. ... As you know, our location is wonderful and offers our guest a more

private experience for the downtown area, while still being central to the downtown experience. iQ: And what do you want to do to bring New Mexico Residents to experience the inn? SS: We hope we can become a destination for locals wanting to experience something different, wanting to celebrate or wanting a night away without having to go very far. ... We have found that many locals are also able to reconnect with the Santa Fe experience, while being pampered and enjoying the comfort of the wonderful rooms.

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BOOKS

From the garden to the glass Author Amy Stewart discusses the issues explored in her latest book ‘The Drunken Botanist’ BY DON MCIVER

riting about gardening and plants seems an unlikely road to fame and fortune, but Amy Stewart is that rare writer who can seemingly make earthworms sexy. Stewart’s newest book, The Drunken Botanist: The Plants that Create the World’s Greatest Drinks, is her sixth, and follows on the heels of her commercially successful tome Wicked Plants. Stewart recently spoke with Local iQ about her new book. She will be in Albuquerque April 19 to promote it. Local iQ: Do you think your book is going to be sitting up next to Mr. Boston’s Bartending Guide, or is it going to be in the garage next to the gardening books, or maybe both? Amy Stewart: You know this is always a question you get asked when you write a book proposal. What section of the bookstore does your book go in and, of course, the answer is always, “It goes on the front table with the best-sellers” (laughs). They don’t like that answer so much. I think the answer is that probably it’s going to be as much with natural history and plant science as it is with cocktail books. I think it’s probably going to end up in the plant side of things, but in terms of the recipes. Most of the recipes in the book are classic drinks that everybody should know how to make. It was my goal to say, “I’m writing about corn. What is a drink that is really the best expression of corn in the glass? What is that?” And, in my opinion, that’s an Old Fashioned, made with bourbon. iQ: What do you think is driving this

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Amy Stewart 7p, Fri., Apr. 19 ARTBAR 119 GOLD SW, 505.344.8139

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Jimmy Santiago Baca, Lucia Poems Award-winning New Mexico poet Jimmy Santiago Baca talks about his Sunstone Press collection, The Lucia Poems, book two of four books in Baca’s series, Breaking Bread With The Darkness. 7p, $5/$10 KIMO THEATRE, 423 CENTRAL NW, 505.768.3522

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local brewery/distillery movement? AS: I think some of it is an interest in better ingredients. We had this cocktail revival that really got started on the East Coast. Let’s drink actual good cocktails made with good ingredients. Let’s think about what’s really in a Manhattan and how you make a great Manhattan. And meanwhile, you have the whole slow food, locavore thing happening so that on the West Coast there came to be a real interest in seasonal cocktails and using local produce and using really fresh ingredients. You know, garden to glass as they say. [So] the care and the concern over what the ingredients are and where they come from sort of meshes with this interest in local food and seasonal, and as we go we see these little breweries and little distilleries popping up. It’s also nice that some states make it easier than other states. iQ: Is it a fad? AS: I hope that the move toward local distilleries is something that sticks around. Among other things it’s a great way to use up surplus produce and support farmers.

Eloyda Roybal Romero, The Roybal Legacy: From Spain to Jacona to Peñasco The author tells her story about growing up in the small village of Peñasco, located in the northern high country of NM. 1-3p, FREE TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS 2012 SOUTH PLAZA NW, 505.242.7204.

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That’s one thing I really like about local distillers is [they’re] giving farmers another way to use their produce. iQ: To what degree when you highlighted agave did you go, “Is this something I really want to highlight because it may be endangered?” AS: Agave is very interesting. Tequila is kind of unique in that, by law, if you’re going to call something “tequila” it has to be made with agave tecolano, which is one particular species and actually only one cultivar, which is called “Weber Blue.” It’s a monoculture. They’re growing them by thousands and thousands. So it’s certainly not endangered. It’s an incredibly common plant. But they’re having the opposite problem, they’ve planted too much of it. There’s no genetic diversity, there’s no ecosystem, the soil’s getting depleted, the health of the plant is depleted because it’s not allowed to interbreed to get stronger. So that’s one issue. And Mezcal and some of the other agave spirits that are made in Mexico, are more likely to be harvested in the wild. There are not really any protections in place in Mexico to protect wild agave plants and not much of a sense of that we could actually love this plant to death. We could harvest it so severely that we run out. Right now the attitude seems to be there’s so many of them we won’t use them all. We all know how that goes. Read Don McIver’s review of The Drunken Botanist at Local-iQ.com/books.

BO O KS E V E NT S

Kenneth Gurney ABQ poet Kenneth Gurney, organizer of the monthly Adobe Walls Open Mic Night, will read from and sign his newest poetry collection, Curvature of A Fluid Spine. 7p, FREE PAGE ONE BOOKSTORE, 11018 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.294.2026 page1book.

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Felecia Caton Garcia, Say That Caton Garcia, a professor at CNM, offers poems that “layer sound and image to offer a tangible point of access into her work.” 7p, FREE BOOKWORKS 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.344.8139

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Poetry Series: Hakim Bellamy & UNM Poetry Students As Albuquerque’s inaugural Poet Laureate (2012-2014), Bellamy recently published book of poetry titled Swear (West End Press). A group of UNM poetry students and friends will be reading original works. Noon, FREE UNM BOOKSTORE, 2301 CENTRAL NE

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Margaret Randall, The Rhizome as a Field of Broken Bones Albuquerque writer and activist Margaret Randall launches her new book of poetry from Wings Press,The Rhizome as

a Field of Broken Bones. Family, war, exile, legend, difference, historic ﬁgures, and the secrets to be found in ancient ruins are all mediums for this poet’s mature work. 7p, FREE BOOKWORKS, 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.344.8139

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J.L. Greger Signs Two Novels Local author J.L. Greger signs her new mystery novel Murder: A New Way to Lose Weight and her thriller Coming Flu. 1-3p, FREE TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS 2012 SOUTH PLAZA NW, 505.242.7204

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Aaron Dixon, My People Are Rising In an era of stark racial injustice, activist and author Aaron Dixon dedicated his life to the revolution, founding the Seattle chapter of the Black Panther Party in 1968 at age 19. 7:30p, $5 OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE 210 YALE SE, 505.268.0044

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Robert Kresge, Saving Lincoln In the closing days of the Civil War, Beth Wendland, a Union spy in Richmond stumbles upon a Confederate plot to send a wagon bomb to blow up the White House and kill President Lincoln. 1-3p, FREE TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS 2012 SOUTH PLAZA NW, 505.242.7204

TUE 23 BOOK SIGNING

Carmen Nocentelli and Lorenzo F. Garcia, Jr. UNM Professors Carmen Nocentelli and Lorenzo F. Garcia, Jr. will speak about and sign copies of recently released books Empires of Love and Homeric Durability. 3:30p, FREE UNM BOOK STORE 2301 CENTRAL NE, 505.277.7473

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Hakim Bellamy, Swear Albuquerque Poet Laureate Hakim Bellamy launches his debut collection of poems on politics, work and art, Swear. 7p, FREE BOOKWORKS 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.344.8139

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Researcher Jose Luis Cruz-Campos (above and next page) holds a paper-thin panel peppered with hundreds of miniature solar cells. The technology, currently being developed at Sandia National Labs, holds the potential to revolutionize the solar energy industry by reducing production and installation costs and allowing the creation of much more power in smaller packages. The solar cells are hexagon-shaped and smaller than a pinhead (next page, far right).

SOLAR’S GLITTERY FUTURE Mini photovoltaic cells developed at Sandia Labs promise an unprecedented energy punch in a small package STORY BY BY MIKE ENGLISH • PHOTOS BY WES NAMAN

SOLAR GLITTER MICROSYSTEMS-ENABLED PHOTOVOLTAIC PROJECT Sandia National Laboratories energy.sandia.gov/?page_id=2499

magine cellphones that never need charging, camping tents with electrical outlets, battery-free automobiles and clothing that collects solar power as you walk down the street. Imagine solar being the most cost-effective and efﬁcient energy source available.

Go ahead and dream, because a team of some 30-plus scientists and researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are closer to this new reality than many people realize. Called the “Microsystems-Enabled Photovoltaic Project,” the team headed by Principal Investigator Gregory Nielson has developed solar cells smaller than a pinhead. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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The solar particles — or “solar glitter” as they are called because of their minute, sparkly appearance — hold the potential to revolutionize the way solar energy is collected and used, opening the door to a variety of new efﬁciencies and applications, said Jose Luis Cruz-Campos, a senior member of the Sandia technical staff developing solar glitter. “We believe it can be a game-changing technology,” Cruz-Campos told Local iQ in a recent interview on the Sandia campus. It’s an idea Nielson started to explore in 2008. His concept was to use techniques and tools common in modern computer chip factories to create teensy solar cells that could generate more power in less space, from fewer materials than conventional solar cells. But could it even be done? “In the electronics industry, every year there’s something better, faster and cheaper,” Cruz-Campos said. “We wanted to know, can we make solar like that?” Cruz-Campos was a PhD student at the University of Texas El Paso when he heard of the solar glitter concept at Sandia. He pursued an internship there so he could dig into it deeper, wrote his dissertation about it, did his post doctoral studies on it, helped get more funding for it and eventually snagged a job as a team leader devoted to full-time solar glitter research. Typical silicon solar wafers are 6 inches

square, and the technology has changed very little in the last 40 or so years. If one cell goes out or is shaded in a conventional solar panel, the entire panel shuts down — “Like Christmas lights,” Cruz-Campos said. Efﬁciencies are good but not great, the cost of production can be high and installation is not cheap. Enter solar glitter. By using microfabrication techniques borrowed from the electronics industry, Sandia researchers found they could make solar cells that use 100 times less silicon to produce the same amount

of electricity. The cells themselves are far thinner than human hair, and a sheet of these cells can produce twice as much power for less than half the cost of traditional solar panels — and crank out more voltage in a much smaller space. So the back of a cellphone could be home for hundreds of tiny solar cells, keeping the phone charged as it sits on a table and collects light. Or the fabric of a camping tent could be peppered with these solar cells, providing power for everything from a coffee grinder to a reading lamp. The more

intensive and efﬁcient power potential of solar glitter opens exciting possibilities. Sandia has patented the solar glitter technology, and the lab’s research team for the project — headed by Nielson, CruzCampos, Munat Okandan, Vipin Gupta and Jeff Nelson — is now focused on getting to a “technology readiness level,” at which point solar glitter can be adopted by industry and the possible applications for it can be explored even further. That will be at least two more years, “in an ideal world,” CruzCampos said.

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WATER SMARTS It’s a desert, people, and there are things you can do to conserve precious H20 Board plan, which the city also adopted the following year. The Advisory Board was established to basically study and hen living in a city the size of advise the county, city and water authority on issues of Albuquerque, it can be easy to forget ground and river water quality and concerns. that we’re geographically situated in the Since its revision in 2009, the Advisory Board has overseen middle of the desert. Rarely does society several plans to encourage both big businesses and private collectively focus on the fact that because citizens to conserve and limit the amount of water they Albuquerque sits in a land-locked, high desert setting, we use. Most of these incentives are minor, and can be easily are intricately tied to that most precious resource that has installed by any homeowner. at times served as its own form of They rely mostly on rebate-style currency: water. 5 SUPER EASY WAYS programs focusing on low-flow Albuquerque relies on two primary utilities, such as shower heads and TO CONSERVE WATER sources for its water: the Santa toilets, sprinkler systems, washing Fe Group Aquifer and the San 1) Collect water from your roof to water machines and the like. The city also Juan River surface water, diverted your garden. offers larger rebates for xeriscaping from the Rio Grande via the San 2) When doing laundry, match the waone’s home or business. Juan Surface Water Drinking ter level to the size of the load. In addition to the rebate programs, Project. It must then be taken into 3) Turn off the water while brushing initiatives have been created consideration that if our water your teeth and save 25 gallons a month. to restrict water usage. These supplies come from the ground regulations range from fines for below us and rivers around us, those 4) Adjust your lawn mower to a higher using sprinkling systems on “nolands and waters must be protected. setting. A taller lawn shades roots and water” days or during “no-water” holds soil moisture better than if it is The giant water silos decorating the hours, to fines for leaving hoses closely clipped. foothills of the city are a common running. sight to any native Burqueño, but 5) Water your lawn and garden in the regardless of how many times we morning or evening when temperatures As a result of the Advisory Board’s recommendations, in 2012 the see them, how often do we consider are cooler to minimize evaporation. quality of the city’s drinking water where the water filling those giant —wateruseitwisely.com met all the EPA’s standards, aside tanks come from? Combine that being slightly high in arsenics. thought with an image of the Rio Grande as it is crossed via Central Avenue, and the outcome Albuquerque is an undeniably beautiful city — a beauty is not pretty. While we destroy the land around us, we also matched by its rapid growth. If the city is to sustain and destroy the resource most vital to civilization: water. maintain the growth it has experienced over the last 20 years, more stringent efforts will have to be made by the Indeed, city leaders are not naïve about this situation and average citizen, or our natural resources will become have implemented several measures to both protect our exhausted and/or contaminated. If that happens, we’ll be natural water resources and to encourage minimal usage of forced to import our water, and Albuquerque will become a water at both the private and corporate levels. In 1993, the significantly more expensive a city to live in. county of Bernalillo adopted the Water Protection Advisory

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SEEING GREEN There are 13 farmers markets in the Albuquerque area, March through October. According to the Western Governor’s Association, New Mexico has over 27,000 megawatts of solar, wind and geothermal energy potential — higher than any other state in the West. 3.9 percent of Albuquerque’s energy comes from wind. New Mexico has a total of 698 megawatts of wind power capacity installed at seven wind power plants. The Solar Energy Industries Association ranked New Mexico fourth in the nation for its 2011 solar energy production. On a per capita basis, six states — Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, New Jersey and New Mexico — had more solar installations than California in 2011, demonstrating how the market is diversifying across the country. Renewable energy generates 40 percent more jobs per unit of energy than coal power.

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SEEING GREEN There are now more wind energy jobs in the United States than coal mining jobs. In 1997, there were 17,876 farms in New Mexico. By 2007 that number had grown to 20,930. There are 40 percent more antioxidants in organic food; milk from organically fed livestock herds contains 90 percent more antioxidants. U.S. sales of organic food and beverages grew from $1 billion in 1990 to $26.7 billion in 2010. A 2009 EPA study estimated that the construction industry could reduce its yearly CO2 emissions by almost 8 million metric tons. A 2011 survey of 21 commercial LEED buildings showed an average energy savings of 27 percent over more conventional structures. Percentage of New Mexico adults who consume the recommended ﬁve servings or more of fruits and vegetables every day: 23 percent. According to the EPA, installing a programmable thermostat will save you approximately $150 a year. 58.5 million Americans say they would pay more to use a travel company that strives to protect the environment. —Courtesy of the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce

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GREEN BUSINESS Local companies step forward as the driver for sustainability BY SHARI TAYLOR

lbuquerque’s growth as an environmentally friendly city is largely due to the ceaseless efforts of local organizations and businesses. For many a local business, such as Dapwood Furniture Co., local business and environmental friendliness go hand-in-hand. One of the driving forces of local business in this day and age is a concern to support the local economy through the purchase of local goods which have been manufactured and produced via “karmically sound” means. Perhaps it is Dapwood Furniture’s absolute embrace of this idea that has earned them

the title of “New Mexico Business Recycler of the Year” in 2012, a title which they have deﬁnitely earned. Dapwood’s products are made using only natural materials, with environmentally friendly, safe products and practices. Possibly one of the best things about Dapwood Furniture is that they haven’t simply enrolled in a recycling service and called it good. They get that sustainability is always something that can be built on, and that there is always more they can do to preserve the environment. Gregg Mich, Dapwood’s owner, says that he’s seen changes in his lifetime — both the bad and the good. “We’re leaving the

world kind of a mess,” he told Local iQ. “I see momentum, but I don’t know if it’s fast enough. I think businesses need to be a driver on sustainability.” That said, Mich’s products are meant to last a lifetime, the wood they use is responsibly harvested, the ﬁnish is safe and chemicalfree and fabrics are natural cotton. In addition, Dapwood Furniture recycles enough to eliminate the majority of its waste output, donates unused wood to ensure it is used and utilizes wind and solar energy to power its manufacturing efforts. Perhaps the biggest testament to Dapwood Furniture’s dedication to sustainability: even their website is powered with wind

energy. Wow. Of course, Dapwood is not the only business making quick strides in the sustainability department. On the list of businesses recognized in recent months by the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce for their efforts to recycle and reduce waste, Affordable Solar, General Mills, Inc., The Grove Cafe & Market, HB Construction Inc., High Desert Plants, Hotel Andaluz, Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm, Peoples Flower Shops, S&H Hauling and the SMP-Albuquerque Convention Center all received recognition. Just like Dapwood Furniture, these organizations are taking leaps and bounds in creating new ways to recycle, reduce and reuse.

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THE GREEN ISSUE

RACKING IT UP Albuquerque’s Unirac stands out as a leading company in the international solar power industry BY JUSTIN GOODRUM

ith climate change and high energy costs causing debate among politicians and the media, exploring other sources of renewable power has never been so important. The dry and sunny climate of the Southwest and Albuquerque has made the city the ideal location for making strides in the solar energy ﬁeld.

UNIRAC 1411 Broadway NE, 505.242.6411 unirac.com

Seeing the rising demand for solar technology, Unirac has taken advantage of the market. Located near downtown Albuquerque, the company, which employs 140 people, creates racks and mounts which hold solar panels into place. Since its founding in 1998, Unirac has grown to become the industry leader in racking systems for residential, commercial and

utility installations. One in every three residential solar systems in the United States are mounted using Unirac products. In an interview with Local iQ, Unirac’s Marcelo Gomez said the company uses two different business models to distribute its products. With an indirect model, the company works with top distributors who then work with dealers and installers. This is the model the company has used to expand across the U.S., the United Kingdom and Australia. For large projects such as an installation on Google’s campus in California and an installation at Albuquerque Academy, the company uses the direct model, which allows clients to buy equipment from Unirac. “Its kind of like Costco — they’re buying in bulk at a better price because they’re picking up anywhere from 300 kilowatts to 140 megawatts worth of product,” Gomez explained. New Mexican state incentives have resulted in an increase of large projects and residential homes using solar energy.

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According to the New Mexican Energy Conservation and Management Division, those who install a solar power system can get a federal tax credit of 30 percent of the system cost and receive a Solar Market Development Tax credit of 10 percent, up to $9,000. Unirac expects national demand for solar energy to rise. According to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions website, 37 states have some form of a renewable and alternative energy portfolio that requires states to increase their use of renewable energy in utility, commercial and residential applications. At the moment, large utility installations are a main driver of Unirac’s growth. “Utility is by far growing the fastest, and a large part of that is driven by state incentives,” Gomez noted. “Those standards will start to ﬁll up and projects will get allocated by 2016. At that point, you’re going to see commercial start to take over as the more vibrant market. And a large part of that is due to the fact that commercial buildings are applicable to putting toward

the renewable portfolio standards.” Unirac’s success in the solar racking industry has been built on patents (the company received its fourth from the U.S. Patent and Trademark ofﬁce this spring) and an easy-to-use system for mounting solar panels on rooftops and atop standalone racks. User friendly features like a “U-Builder” online tool allows customers to do the engineering for their solar system. It’s an application designed to “give you everything you need to order and install your PV system, all in one place,” said Peter Lorenz, Unirac CEO. As a company, Unirac also walks the green talk. After suggestions from employees, Unirac formed its own internal “Green Team,” tasked with removing any environmentally harmful practices. Using vegetable oil for its machines, eliminating disposable water bottles, installing a water re-circulator system and other changes have established Unirac as an eco-friendly company. Unirac also assists in charitable causes. The 2010 Haiti earthquake wiped out much of that country’s infrastructure, and getting basic electricity is been a struggle. This past March, Unirac took action and supplied one of their racking systems to the Zanmi Beni Home for Children in Haiti. While the use of renewable energy gains momentum, Unirac continues to lead in solar power innovation, creating local jobs along the way.

THE GREEN ISSUE

THE CURE FOR BLUE-BIN ENVY New city processing plant for recyclables will open next month, giving everyone blue bins and making it all much easier BY TODD ROHDE

lbuquerque’s blue-bin recycling program is on schedule to get a big boost next month, with the completion and grand opening of a new recycling facility. Albuquerque has had some trouble in the past when it comes to recycling. Nationally, the Duke City still ranks relatively low against other cities, recycling around 5 percent of waste compared to the average 32 percent. But things are about to change.

CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE RECYCLING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 4600 Edith NE, 505.761.8100 cabq.gov/solidwaste

A new Material Recycling Facility (MRF), scheduled for completion May 1, will be able to process more than four times the amount of recyclables than the Cerro Colorado Landﬁll has been capable of. “The bigger space will allow the city to recycle everything from miscellaneous paper products to electronic waste to

small metal appliances and pots and pans,” said Bobby Sisneros of the city’s Solid Waste Management Department, in a recent interview with Local iQ. The MRF will also help the city save money over time. “It is a proﬁt share, so it saves money compared to the previous city-operated facility,” Sisneros said. He was referring to the City of Albuquerque’s partnership with private recycling ﬁrm Friedman Recycling, based out of Phoenix. Friedman contracted with the city to build the stateof-the-art facility, which will in turn allow the city to expand its blue-bin recycling program to all of its 177,000 residential customers — a process that will be completed by October. “Because of this partnership, the city will be able to accept more materials for recycling, as well as increase the types of acceptable materials,” said Sisneros. Meanwhile, the construction of the MRF has created roughly 135 part-time construction jobs and 35 long-term jobs in the city. When the facility is completed and fully operational, the city foresees an increase in the recycling rate to about 24 percent of the waste stream. Until the new MRF is completed, items collected from the blue carts around town are taken to one of Friedman Recycling’s facilities in El Paso for processing. And sorry folks, but glass still won’t be accepted in the blue bins — that needs to be taken to one of the city’s 14 drop-off recycling sites.

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | APRIL 11-24, 2013

CATEGORY MUSIC

SOUNDBOARD BY HAKIM BELLAMY

Lowell Burton sings for his sister Tiffany

Frontman Ibrahim Ag Alhabib (center) and his band Tinariwen hail from the Sahara Desert of Africa, and Ag Alhabib said he feels a kinship with New Mexicans. “We are very happy to return to New Mexico to renew our friendship with America’s desert populations,” he said. “Deserts to deserts.”

Electric nomads Saharan nomad act Tinariwen returns to New Mexico with the intention of bridging desert cultures Legion in time gone by). Ten years ago, as is documented in the film inariwen, the Kel Tamashek (Toureg) Festival in the Desert, Tinariwen began to visit rock band from the Sahara Desert the wider world outside Africa, though they regions of Mali, Africa, won a 2012 “Best World Music” Grammy for their keep their homes in the Sahara to this day. latest album Tassili, which they recorded in Last year and this, the world has witnessed their homeland. Admired and befriended by a military coup in Mali and the rise of a The Rolling Stones, Robert Plant and dozens heavily-armed, music-banning, drug-running, of other music icons, Tinariwen — whose women-suppressing Al Qaida-led insurgency in group name translates as “The Deserts” — northern Mali, which now is being confronted were founded three decades ago in the crucible by an international military force led by France. of armed revolution by the Ag Alhabib recently spoke with visionary poet/singer/guitarist Local iQ by email from France, and former warrior Ibrahim Ag via translation. REVIEW Alhabib, whose lyrics, courage Local iQ: We first met in 2004 and charisma have earned him when Tinariwen performed its Tinariwen comparison to Bob Marley. first concerts in Santa Fe. You 7p, Wed., Apr. 24 Ag Alhabib was himself for told me about the burning of TAOS MESA BREWING many years an “undocumented weapons and the peace which and unemployed” nomad 20 ABC MESA ROAD, had come into place in Mali by TAOS youth in Algeria and Libya the late 1990’s. Sadly, of course, who fled Azawad (the rebel $25 that peace is no more and war Kel Tamashek homeland in has returned to Mali and to Tickets: 575.758.1900 the north of Mali) after the Azawad. tinariwen.com Mali Army executed his father. taosmesabrewing.com Ibrahim Ag Alhabib: Yes, but When by chance Ibrahim found peace will return. a cast-off guitar and taught iQ: You told me then that you himself to play, the seeds of liked visiting the Native Pueblo Tinariwen sprouted, and they grew people of New Mexico at Santo Domingo and quickly when Ag Alhabib and his indigo-veiled that you felt at home with them. comrades obtained electric guitars, began IA: Yes, really, the first time we came to Santa to lead communal dances and won the ears, Fe, on the road from Albuquerque’s airport we minds made a stop in that village. It was an unplanned and hearts of their distressed, troubled, improvised visit and the natural courtesy and dislocated, illiterate yet proudly matriarchal, warmth of the people there gave us a lot of camel-riding and animal-herding desert people emotions as we felt as if we were again close to (pre-Islamic masters of the ancient caravan our home. All the people we met gave us some routes and fierce foes of the French Foreign

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homemade bread, which was so great — the basis of hospitality. At that moment after traveling through many huge cities, we realized the differences among the populations and living situations of the many different peoples in America. I think the people from this Pueblo village are very happy to keep their home in the desert. It is the same for us. iQ: What can you tell us about how your music, and the band, have changed and evolved since you ﬁrst came to North America? IA: Since the ﬁrst time we came, our music has stayed the same, except that we have gained more experience after years of playing on different stages, for various audiences and ambiances. Also the founders of our band cannot come for all tours, so the younger members sometimes have to take responsibility for continuing the Tinariwen story. We are pleased that some of our founders are coming to North America this year to record a new album and to tour. Besides myself, performing on this tour will be Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni, Touhami Ag Alhassane, Eyadou Ag Leche, Elaga Ag Hamid and Said Ag Ayad. iQ: What should we expect to hear during your performance this coming April 24 in Taos? Will you be playing music from your most recent recording and from your next album? IA: On this tour we will record with the inspiration of America’s desert. We are very happy to return to New Mexico to renew our friendship with America’s desert populations — Deserts to Deserts! For the complete interview with Ibrahim Ag Alhabib of Tinariwen, see Local-iQ.com.

n December of 2012, Tiffany Dupreez underwent a double lung transplant at UCLA Hospital in Southern California. With the current state of health insurance versus actual health care in this country, one can guess that Dupreez is now struggling with the “cost of living,” post-op. Fortunate for Ms. Dupreez, she was blessed with a brother, Lowell Burton, who loves her and knows how to “sang!” On Saturday, March 23, Burton played to a sold out house in the Outpost Performance Space. His debut concert was titled Songs for My Sister: Introducing Lowell Burton. Proceeds benefitted the HELPHOPELIVE foundation, established for his sister’s ongoing medical expenses. Already well known in Albuquerque for his ridiculous singing range and vocal flair, Burton has mostly been a back-up or ensemble vocalist. That is, until now. “I got noticed in the third grade while singing along to a song on my Walkman called “Ready or Not” by the group After 7,” said Burton. “After this I was asked to hold a private concert for the principal and administration in her office. I sang a song called “Miracle” by Whitney Houston and had the audience crying.” By age 10, Burton had written his first song. According to Burton, he plays piano well enough to compose his own songs. Fresh off a cameo with the band Fat City on Albuquerque’s hit latenight show The After After Party, Burton can be found around town singing with Soundboard alum Cathryn McGill. As an emerging soloist, Burton is also a lead singer for a new super group in town named NuMethods, which also includes Artha Meadors (bass), Farris Senter (drums), Mike Wood (guitar) and Dee Brown (keyboard/ vocals). Though his dream vocal coach would be Donny Hathaway and folks say he sounds like Stevie Wonder, Burton has impressed audiences from gospel to country (opening for Randy Travis at Calvary of Albuquerque’s Sunrise Easter Service in 2009). You’ll have to wait to hear Burton singing sweet nothings in your ear while you drive, unless of course he’s in the passenger seat next to you. NuMethods is in the process of recording some original tunes. However, you can go see him live around town by following him at facebook.com/lowellburtonjr. Hakim Bellamy is Albuquerque’s poet laureate and an admirer of musical talent in all its many forms.

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THU 11 Blackbird Buvette Songwriter’s Showcase 7p, FREE Jenny Wren, Zach Freeman, Alonery, DJ Nicolatron ACOUSTIC COOLNESS/HIP HOP 10p, FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge Josh Burg DANCE PARTY 8:30p, FREE Cowgirl Rob-A-Lou ROCKABILLY 8p, FREE Launchpad Ronoso, Gusher, (H)ohm, Pepper Griswald 9p, $4 Low Spirits The Barnyard Stompers, Mr. Right and The Leftovers, Howlin’ Wolves 9p, $5

Marble Brewery The Chuck Hawley Group 7-10p, FREE

Marcello’s Chophouse Karl Richardson 6:30-9:30p, FREE Molly’s The Roadmaps and Bra Straps, National Tour, Elli Perry and Samantha Harlow 5:30p-Close, FREE

Outpost Performance Space John Maestas-Asher Barreras Nonet 7:30p, $15-$20 Q Bar DJ Quico TOP 40 LATIN 9p, FREE Savoy Jay Boy Adams and Zenobia 6-9p, FREE

Scalo Il Bar Chris Dracup BLUES 8p, FREE Sol Santa Fe Karaoke 7p, $TBD St. Clair Winery and Bistro Tony Brazis Trio 6-9p, FREE Zinc Cellar Bar The Bus Tapes FOLK ROCK 9:30p-12:30a, FREE

FRI 12 Blackbird Buvette Carlos the Tall 6p, FREE Planet Rock-Funky Dance Party 10p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge A.P.D., Baked, Doomed to Exist 8:30p, FREE

Casa Esencia DJ Aquattro, DJ Chil TOP 40/DANCE 9p, $20

CoolWater Fusion Matt Jones 6-8p, FREE Cowgirl Jonathan Flieg AMERICANA 5-7:30p, FREE

Boris & The Saltlicks AMERICANA 8:30p, FREE

GiG Tracy Grammer 7:30p, $20 Imbibe DJ Malick 10p, FREE Jinja Spankey Lee GUITAR 6-8p, FREE The Kosmos Consort Un-Caged, Thollem Electric 7:30p, $10 Launchpad Zombie Prom ll: The Revenge of Zombie Prom! ft. Texylvania, DJ Brad Cole, DJ Ke 9p, $5 Lounge 54-Santa Ana Star Casino Lenin and McCarthy 9p-Midnight, FREE

Low Spirits Withdrawals and Friends 8p, $10 Marble Brewery GrooveSession 8-11p, FREE Marcello’s Chophouse Karl Richardson Duo 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Mine Shaft Tavern Gonzo ROOTS 8p, FREE Molly’s Adam Stokes 1:30-5p, FREE Paradox 5:30-Close, FREE The Palace Busy and the Crazy 88 9p, $5 Q Bar DJ Huggie ‘80S-TODAY 9p, FREE Scalo Il Bar Stu MacAskie Trio JAZZ 8:30p, FREE St. Clair Winery and Bistro Le Chat Lunatique 6:30-9:30p, FREE

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Mine Shaft Tavern Jim and Tim SOULFUL BLUES 3-7p, FREE The Strange SOUTHWESTERN ROCK 8p, FREE

Molly’s Coast 1:30-5p, FREE Vinyl Tap 5:30-Close, FREE Outpost Performance Space Eric Taylor 7:30p, $15-$20 Q Bar DJ Aquattro TOP 40/DANCE 9p, $10 Santa Ana Cafe-Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa Swag Duo JAZZ/BLUES/MOTOWN 6-9p, FREE

Savoy Kevin Herig Duo 6-9p, FREE Scalo Il Bar Le Chat Lunatique DIRTY JAZZ 8:30p, FREE

South Broadway Cultural Center Consort Un-Caged 3p, FREE St. Clair Winery and Bistro Soul Sanctuary 6:30-9:30p, FREE Zinc Cellar Bar Slyeric ROCK/BLUES 9:30p-12:30a, FREE

SUN

Blackbird Buvette Andru Bemis Noon, FREE The Weeksend w/ Wae Fonkey 7p, FREE

Cowgirl Joe West COUNTRY/ECLECTIC/FOLK Noon-3p, FREE

The Tom Rheam Trio JAZZ/POP/ROCK 8p, FREE

Albuquerque Mennonite Church Rebbe’s Orkestra 7-10p, FREE-$20 Bandido Hideout Live Music and Open Mic Night: South American Night 7-10p, FREE Bank of America Theatre-NHCC David Lindley 8p, $27 Blackbird Buvette The Local Spin NM BEST MUSIC 7p, FREE Live, Local Music Showcase 10p, FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge Andru Bemis, Bronze Radio Return 8:30p, FREE

Cooperage En-Joy CUBAN SALSA 9:30p, $10 Cowgirl Sweetwater String Band TRADITIONAL MOUNTAIN 2-5p, FREE Baracutanga COLUMBIAN 8:30p,

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Garrett’s Desert Inn-The Music Room Tony Furtado BANJO 7:30p, TBD Imbibe DJ Rotation 10p, FREE La Cumbre The Rudy Boy Experiment 7-11p, FREE

Launchpad Blue Hornets, Casual Fridays, Dre Z & The Root 1 Band, The Riddims, Pawn Shop Poster Boys 8:30p, $8 Legends Theatre-Route 66 Casino Room 105: The Highs and Lows of Janis Joplin starring Sophie B. Hawkins 8p, $10 Lounge 54Santa Ana Star Casino Lenin and McCarthy 9p-Midnight,

Il Vicino Canteen Brewery Soul Kitchen Duo SOUL 3-6p, FREE The Kosmos Sunday Chatter-Classical Concertos 10:30a, $5-$15

Launchpad The Cobra Effect, Jovani Dante Griego, Amber St. Yves, Factorus Alacritous, Fatal Corruption, Ghost Like This, Against The Grand 4:30p, $10

Malarky’s Rudy Boy Experiment 3-7p, FREE Marble Brewery Curtis and Cassandra ACOUSTIC 4p, FREE

Mine Shaft Tavern Gene Corbin AMERICANA 3-7p, FREE O’Niell’s Pub-Juan Tabo Mar Ata CELTIC 4-7p, FREE O’Niell’s Pub-Nob Hill Rye Creek FOLK/IRISH 4-7p, FREE Outpost Performance Space Fatoumata Diawara 7:30p, $25-$30 Sol Santa Fe Alfredito Olivas 4p, TBD St. Clair Winery and Bistro Chava and Paid My Dues Blues 6-9p, FREE

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Blackbird Buvette Jay & Ash ACOUSTIC/SINGER/ SONGWRITER 6p, FREE

Karaoke 9p, FREE Cowgirl Karaoke 9p, FREE Marcello’s Chophouse Open Piano Night 6:30-9:30p, FREE

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Low Spirits Bellemah, The Lymbs, Sloan Armitage, The Great Depression 9p, $5

Marble Brewery Flamenco Festival 5-8p, FREE

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Los Cuates-Sandia Park Los Radiators JAZZ/ROCK/MOTOWN 6-9p, FREE

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Cowgirl Big Leg Emma AMERICANA 8p, FREE

Esther Bone Memorial Library Phantom Lake SURF NOIR 6:30p, FREE Il Vicino Canteen Brewery Prudencio Dimas w/ Pawn Drive FOLK/SONGWRITER 6-9p, FREE

Imbibe College Night w/ DJ Twisted Audio 9p, FREE

Molly’s Dangerous Curvz 5:30p-Close, FREE Q Bar Franc Chewiwie LATIN JAZZ 9p, FREE

Zinc Cellar Bar Andru Bemis FOLK 8-11p, FREE

WED 17 Blackbird Buvette Hike MATH ROCK/FOLK 10p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge Ariano & Thoughts, Arizen, ABQ True Skool, Underground HipHip 8:30p, FREE

Cowgirl Sky Smeed ROOTS FREE Launchpad Big J, I.Q., Wrex, Vile Vizons, CJ, Dan K, Mr. Gasho, Throwbak, Xian Bass, Cynical Rahney, Envee Tha Queen, KT & PlayaMain 9:30p, $10 Low Spirits Kimo, Bo Brown, Chris Dracup, Paul Salazar, Seth Hoffman 9p, $5 Marble Brewery D. Bess 6-9p, FREE Marcello’s Chophouse Tony Rodriquez 6:30-9:30p, FREE Molly’s Bella Luna 5:30p-Close, FREE Scalo Il Bar Cali Shaw Acoustic Showcase 8:30p, FREE

St. Clair Winery and Bistro Salley Townes & Co 6-9p, FREE Sunshine Theater Senses Fail, Such Gold, Real Friends, Major League 7:30p, $15

THU 18 Blackbird Buvette Sly Smeed FOLK 6p, FREE KGB Club INDUSTRIAL 10p, FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge Freaky Tiki Bass DANCE PARTY 8:30p,

Lounge 54-Santa Ana Star Casino Shane Wallin 9p-Midnight, FREE Low Spirits Last to Know, Spafford, GramBit, Terry Vernixx, Cloudface, Brahim Romo, Camerondinho 7p, TBD Marble Brewery Da Bruddah Project, Reviva, Mondo Vibrations 5-11p, FREE Marcello’s Chophouse Tony Rodriquez Duo 6:30-9:30p,

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Cowgirl Todd & the Fox BANJO 8p, FREE Launchpad Autoerotique, Panda, Matthew Levi 9p, $10

Low Spirits Rose’s Pawn Shop, Next Three Miles, Houses of Light 9p, $8 Malarky’s Rudy Boy Experiment 9p-1a, FREE Marble Brewery The Temporary Tattoos 7-10p, FREE Marcello’s Chophouse Karl Richardson 6:30-9:30p, FREE Molly’s Larry Conga Show 5:30p-Close, FREE Q Bar DJ Quico TOP 40 LATIN 9p, FREE Savoy Todd Tijerina Trio 6-9p, FREE Scalo Il Bar Wildewood INDIE/AMERICANA 8p, FREE

St. Clair Winery and Bistro Last Call Jazz Trio 6-9p, FREE Sol Santa Fe The Melodians 8:30p, $20 Zinc Cellar Bar The Fabulous Martini Tones JAZZ/ SURF 9:30p-12:30a, FREE

FRI 19 ABQ International Sunport The Rebbe’s Orkestra 11a-1p, FREE Bank of America Theatre-NHCC Navinjaan 9p, $25-$35 Blackbird Buvette Michael Weaver Live Jukebox 7p,

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One of Albuquerque’s best punk bands, Stabbed in Back, will perform at Burt’s Tiki Lounge on Fri., Apr. 19 with Red Bush supporting. Show at 8:30p No cover. Visit Local-iQ.com/ Music to see the band’s latest video for the song, “Under the Black Flag,” produced by Mario Rivera.

Hotel Andaluz Lobby Jazz Brasileiro 5-8p, FREE Imbibe Woohaps 6p, FREE DJ Malick 10p, FREE

KiMo Theatre The Klezmatics 8p, $25-$35 Launchpad Black Widow Cabal-Foul Play and Fury 9p, $10 Lounge 54-Santa Ana Star Casino Shane Wallin 9p-Midnight, FREE Marble Brewery The Dregz 8-11p, FREE Marcello’s Chophouse Karl Richardson Duo 6:30-9:30p, FREE

The Vapors with Speed One & DJ Cello 10p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge Stabbed in Back, Red Bush 8:30p,

Mine Shaft Tavern Open Mic Night 7-11p, FREE Molly’s Skip Batchelor 1:30-5p, FREE Rudy Boy Experiment 5:30p-Close,

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Casa Esencia DJ LT, DJ Devin TOP 40/DANCE 9p, $20 CoolWater Fusion Oscar Butler 6-8p, FREE Cowgirl Bloody Ol’ Mule BLUES/FOLK/ROOTS 5-7:30p, FREE Bone Orchard

Monte Vista Fire Station Dusty Low 9:30p, FREE Outpost Performance Space Anat Cohen Quartet 7:30p, $25-$30 Q Bar DJ Huggie ‘80S-TODAY 9p, FREE Scalo Il Bar Alpha Cats JAZZ/SWING 8:30p, FREE St. Clair Winery and Bistro Vinyl Trio 6:30-9:30p, FREE

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AMERICANA/ROCK 8:30p, FREE

GiG Awna Teixeira FOLK 7:30p, $15

Sunshine Theater Ghost B.C., Ideas of Gemini 8:30p, $17

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Bandido Hideout L@sotr@s 6:30p, FREE Blackbird Buvette Ray Anthony & PowerSlyde JAZZ/ FUNK 6p, FREE Close Contact w/ DJ Kevan ‘80S REQUEST 10p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge Blame It On Rebekkah 8:30p, FREE Cooperage Tumbao CUBAN SALSA 9:30p, $7 Cowgirl The Santa Fe Chiles Traditional Dixie Jazz Band 2-5p, FREE Drastic Andrew PROGRESSIVE ROCK 8:30p, FREE

Mine Shaft Tavern Paw & Erik Sayer ALTERNATIVE BLUEGRASS 3-7p, FREE Connie Long & Fast Patsy Janis COUNTRY DANCE 7-11p, FREE

Molly’s Twisted Mojo 1:30-5p, FREE Rock Bottom 5:30p-Close, FREE Monte Vista Fire Station Todd and the Fox 9:30p, FREE Opa Bar-Yanni’s Saudade 7-10p, FREE Outpost Performance Space Anat Cohen Quartet 7:30p, $25-$30 Q Bar DJ Josh TOP 40/DANCE 9p, $10 Savoy The Bus Tapes 6-9p, FREE Scalo Il Bar Todd and the Fox INDIE/FOLK 8:30p, FREE

Seasons Rotisserie & Grill Le Chat Lunatique 6:30p, FREE St. Clair Winery and Bistro Swag Band 6:30-9:30p, FREE Sunshine Theater Danzig, Corrosion of Conformity, The Agonist 8p, $29.50 Zinc Cellar Bar Rodney Bowe & Sina Soul’s Sweetlife SOUL/FUNK/JAZZ 9:30p-12:30a, FREE

Esther Bone Memorial Library Earth Day Celebration ft. Mariachi Nacional 10a-Noon, FREE Imbibe DJ Rotation 10p, FREE Johnson’s of Madrid Gallery Folie a Deux 2-4p, FREE Launchpad Reviva, Mondo Vibrations, Merican Slang, High Tops, Good Green

SUN

8p, $8

The Kenny Skywolf Band BLUES/ ROCK/SOUL/FUNK 8p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette Adam Ortiz Noon, FREE Me, Myself, and I: A Night of Solo Music ft Becca Garcia, Joshua Gingeriich, Cory Van Mineffe 7p, FREE Cowgirl Joe West COUNTRY/ECLECTIC/FOLK Noon-3p, FREE

The Dirty Bourbon Hayes Carll with Warren Hood and the Goods 8p, $17-$22 First United Methodist Church The Figueroa Project: Beethoven and Mendelssohn 2p, $10-$30 Il Vicino Canteen Brewery JeeZ LaWeeZ FOLK 3-6p, FREE Launchpad Voodoo Glow Skulls, Left Alone, Rebilt 7:30p, $12 Las Placitas Presbyterian Church Richter Uzur Duo 3p, $15-$20 Low Spirits Madame Onca and Paola Garbanzo 5p, $10 The Kosmos Sunday Chatter-Connor Hanick and Tricia Park 10:30a, $5-$15 Malarky’s Rudy Boy Experiment 3-7p, FREE Mine Shaft Tavern The Barbwires SOULFUL BLUES 3-7p, FREE

O’Niell’s Pub-Juan Tabo Curio Cowboys WESTERN SWING 4-7p, FREE

O’Niell’s Pub-Nob Hill Holy Water and Whiskey FOLK 4-7p, FREE

MON 22 Blackbird Buvette Karaoke 9p, FREE Cowgirl Karaoke 9p, FREE Marcello’s Chophouse Open Piano Night 6:30-9:30p, FREE

TUE

Cowgirl Susanne Abbott SINGERSONGWRITER 8p, FREE

Il Vicino Canteen Brewery Fabulous Martini Tones LOUNGE/ SWING 6-9p, FREE

Imbibe College Night w/ DJ Twisted Audio 9p, FREE

Low Spirits Anarkomedy 9p, TBD Molly’s Southwest Wind 5:30p-Close, FREE Q Bar Franc Chewiwie LATIN JAZZ 9p, FREE Zinc Cellar Bar Jeremy Boor AMERICAN GUITAR 8-11p, FREE

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Blackbird Buvette KMA Band, Erick Blaze and the 45. Caliber Band ROCK/COVERS/BLUES 10p, FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge DJ Element, ABQ True Skool, Underground HipHop 8:30p, FREE Cowgirl Floozy INDIE/ROCK 8p, FREE Launchpad A Tribe Called Red 9p, $10 Marble Brewery The Gregg Daigle Band 5-7p, FREE Robert Jon & The Wreck 8-11p, FREE Marcello’s Chophouse Amy Faithe 6:30-9:30p, FREE Molly’s The Pat Duran Show 5:30p-Close, FREE

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St. Clair Winery and Bistro Dianna Hughes, Michael Anthony, Milo Jaramillo 6-9p, FREE Sunshine Theater Juicy J, A$AP Ferg 7:30p, $20

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The Handsome Family CD Release Party WITH PAWN DRIVE AND NEXT THREE MILES

9p, Sat., May 4 Low Spirits 2823 2nd NW, 505.344.9555 $11

Tickets: holdmyticket.com handsomefamily.com

he Handsome Family, whose music can make you shiver, cry and laugh (often simultaneously) is made up of husband and wife songwriting duo Brett and Rennie Sparks. The couple started out in Chicago, but by choice some years ago made Albuquerque their home, from which they venture out to tour North America and Europe. Their intense and meticulouslyresearched narrative musical re-imaginings are informed by everything from Appalachian hollers and Tin Pan Alley tunes to gothic rock and medieval balladry, full of romantic longing and dark wonder. “Where others retrace well-trodden paths and humdrum traditions, the Handsome Family go off-road to hunt down phantoms, to update forgotten myths and ancient black jokes,” says Uncut magazine. With all their world-wandering, it’s a rare and welcome treat when The Handsome Family perform a show for us right here in Albuquerque. This time out, the Sparks family will be showcasing songs from their brand-new CD, Wonder, for us all to ponder and enjoy. —Bill Nevins

o say Glenn Danzig is The Godfather of the modern goth movement would be to encourage the use of labels, which is simply no good. But it’s probably safe to say he’s had a tremendous influence on the punk/black/heavy/psychobilly genres. Again, now we’re talking labels, but whatever, the devil is what it is. If you’re not up on your rock history, once upon a time Danzig was in this other band, a really good, fast, hard, punk band. However, he and this great band had personal differences, but trust me, they were amazing (see: YouTube search, “Bullet, Danzig, 1982”). That’s right, 1982 – dude’s been into the scene since before there was a scene. In all seriousness, few bands influenced this writer as did those fronted by Glenn Danzig. And his solo stuff is excellent. Listen to the first Danzig album and it’s like listening to the band that shall not be mentioned with a little country twang, if it’s possible to imagine such a thing. Long story short: Danzig returns to Albuquerque as part of his 25-year anniversary tour, and if you haven’t seen him live before, and you’re into pretty much any contemporary rock band worth its weight in salt, definitely go see him this time around. —Charlie Crago

Danzig WITH CORROSION OF CONFORMITY

7p, Sat., Apr. 20 Sunshine Theater 112 2nd SW, 505.764.0249

$29.50 Tickets: holdmyticket.com danzig-verotik.com sunshinetheaterlive.com

s the mid 1990s gave way to the ridiculousness of East Coast/West Coast rivalries, Mobb Deep found itself lumped into the generic genre of “East Coast gangsta rap,” simply because they did in fact hail from the Queens borough of New York City. Though overshadowed by the huge names that dominated hip hop the last few years of the 20th century (Nas, Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G.), the Mobb Deep beats and rhythms generated through the 9P, Fri., Apr. 19 collaborations of Mobb Deep’s Prodigy Sister Bar and Havoc over the last three decades have 407 Central NW, become just as inﬂuential to any head505.242.4900 bobbing b-boy or b-girl as the huge names $40 that died with the ‘90s. Historic squabbles sisterthebar.com withstanding, Mobb Deep has produced a relatively consistent catalog of classic late-20th century hip hop (or rap, or whatever you want to call it today). The important thing to keep in mind is that the duo will be performing at one of Albuquerque’s ﬁnest venues, Sister Bar, and if bobbing your head to the bass beats of one of hip hop’s originals, go see Mobb Deep. They’re “infamous,” didn’t you know? —Charlie Crago

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Albuquerque artist Adabel Allen unveils an ambitious new series of prints titled Transitations: A Time to Explore. The transﬁxing images in the exhibit, which will be held at New Grounds Gallery (3812 Central NE, 505.268.8952, newgroundsprintshop.com), employ birds and nature as symbols and metaphors for the transformation, transition and transience that Allen says she is experiencing in life. The exhibit will run from Apr. 19 through May 25.

Flux of the Phoenix nature,” Allen told Local iQ recently. “Birds have the same sense of endurance, adaptation and hy do we like or make art? durability, similar to my own path, which is Perhaps because it is in our why they resonate with me. They transcend the nature to be creative. There different elements of water, earth, and air.” is a process in creating and After gaining years of experience in lithography, expressing that renders perception and evokes graphic design and illustration, Allen realized exploration. Adabel Allen, artist/printmaker/ she was a printmaking artist when she began photographer, invites us to explore through to experiment creatively with printmaking, a unique her commercial printmaking synthesis of old and new that job. Today, Allen works mimics the juxtaposition of EXHIBIT mainly with acrylic-based her themes and experiences monotyping at the non-toxic of “inspiration and decay, Transitations: A print workshop New Grounds ephemera and permanence, Time to Explore Print Workshop & Gallery. She death and renewal, beauty and was drawn to the originality harshness, matter and energy, Apr. 19-May 25 and diversity of the process symbiosis and individuality.” OPENING RECEPTION: and says that printmaking Allen explores these dualities 5-8p, Fri., Apr. 19 is not just one medium; in a “transitational” process NEW GROUNDS PRINT it’s photography, drawing, that’s likely to resonate with WORKSHOP & GALLERY painting, sculpture and, at many. 3812 CENTRAL NE, times, a unique combination 505.268.8952 Allen formed the word of each. One print can have “transitation” to converge the FREE anywhere from 12 to 18 layers, notions of transformation, newgroundsprintshop.com and unveiling each concealed transition and transience. It layer is part of the revelation is the title of her upcoming and exploration. “It is a New Grounds solo exhibit, magical process,” she said. Transitations: A Time to Explore. She uses the The exhibit includes four “suites” (a term Allen unique style of printmaking to layer out the uses from her musical background), each insightful process of her thoughts on life’s thematically and visually connected through ephemeral essence and resilience through nature, ﬂux, birds and metamorphosis. Her hardships. Allen uses the metaphors of nature suite “The Vagaries,” inspired by Goya’s to represent these transitations, choosing “Los Caprichos,” brushes on black humor, a birds as her “characters” because of their Polish trick she learned from her mother. She omnipresent connection to nature. notes that sometimes all you can do is laugh. “Birds are so prevalent, even in urban areas, The comic relief of this suite adds levity and sometimes being our only connection to

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Adabel Allen’s print exhibit charts a complete journey, from charred forest to sprouts of new life BY SHAVONE OTERO

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contrast to her collection while subliminally commenting on social convention. The suite “From State to State” marks on the notion of the ephemeral, using quantum physics terms of existence as titles for each piece. The series was inspired by her physical journey from state to state on her way to Seattle. The “Flux” suite creatively uses three different photos from three different times to illustrate time and memory through a digital collage. The entire gravure collection explores a soulful, poetic existence. After recently experiencing her own loss and transformation, Allen reflected, “This ‘transitational’ period of my life caused me to explore the search for self, relationships and the environment — feeling like a forest having burnt to the ground, sprouting with new life — and the resulting body of work is a reflection of all of those experiences.” Allen has emerged as a Phoenix, rising from the ashes of affliction and inspiring others to explore the process of transformation and to form resilience and healing through the flux of the journey. “Art-making is a therapeutic vehicle,” Allen commented. “Everyone has the opportunity of creative expression for their own healing. Everything has its own expression. Some things belong as a photograph. Some things belong as a song. Some things belong as a poem. It all has to come out in one way or another.” This exploration process reminds us of why we like art and why we make art. It is a mode of communicating with one another through the dualities of existence, as intelligently and remarkably demonstrated by Allen. It is a good time to explore.

Signs A one person show for mixed-media artist Russell Adams. Opening reception: 5-8p, FREE EXHIBIT/208, 208 BROADWAY SE, 505.450.6884

exhibit208.com THROUGH APR. 28: PERFORMANCE

“Sylvia” A comedy by A.R. Gurney. A magical interaction between a man and his dog who challenges his human relationship. 8p, Fri., Sat.; 2p, Sun., $10-$12 DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE 6921 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.881.0501

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Love, Loss and What I Wore Based on the book by Ilene Beckerman, Love, Loss and What I Wore proves that “a good play is always in fashion.” (Paris Review). 8p, Fri., Sat.; 2p, Sun., $10-$18 AUX DOG THEATRE NOB HILL 3011 MONTE VISTA NE, 505.254.7716

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Best of Second City With its roots in the improvisational games of Viola Spolin, The Second City developed an entirely unique way of creating and performing comedy. 7:30p, $10-$20 MACEY CENTER-NEW MEXICO TECH 801 LEROY, SOCCORRO, 575.835.5688

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Friday Night Live Composed of local performers, Friday Night Live is a witty and risqué short form improv show performed by Stump! an improv team created and directed by Jessica Osbourne. 10:30p, $7-$10 AUX DOG THEATRE 3011 MONTE VISTA NE, 505.245.7716

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Institute of American Indian Arts BFA Student Exhibition This year’s BFA exhibition celebrates the class of 2012/13 and showcases a diversity of styles that combine traditional skill and contemporary vision. FREE with museum admission MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ARTS 108 CATHEDRAL, SANTA FE, 505.983.1666

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Moliere’s TARTUFFE Moliere’s 17th century classic comedy of hypocrisy, director Micah Linford sees important parallels between the pious fraud of the title and other characters, real and ﬁctional, in every era. This production is set in the 1930s U.S. with reference to the Depression. 8p, Fri., Sat.; 2p, Sun., $13-$15 THE ADOBE THEATER 9813 4TH NW, 505.898.9222

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Gesher II Hebrew for “Bridge,” Gesher is an annual event celebrating Israeli Independence Day (Yom Ha’atzmaut). New contemporary work will be performed by Keshet Dance Company with choreography by Tamir Ginz, Artistic Director of Israel’s KAMEA Dance Company and Vladimir Conde Reche, Associate Professor at UNM. 5:30p, FREE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 5520 WYOMING NE, 505.224.9808

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to: Cosmos from: Chaos Celeste Neuhaus’ sculptures, assemblages and videos celebrate the ever-changing understandings of the universe and its forces, from alchemy to astrophysics. With the compulsion to create cosmos (order) out of chaos, she constructs geometric forms from the remains of modern day rituals: tinsel, crepe paper, confetti, ribbons and plastic eggs. Opening reception: 5-9p, FREE

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Second Saturday Standup Featuring Mike Long Mike Long is a writer/comedian who has survived two divorces, seven heart attacks, multiple STDs, and numerous hospitalizations for mental instability. 10:30p, $5-$10 AUX DOG THEATRE 3011 MONTE VISTA NE, 505.245.7716

THOUGH JUN. 30: RECEPTION/ EXHIBITION

Spring Sensation Featuring Margi Lucena, Natasha Isenhour, Iva Morris and Jan Thomas. Opening reception: 5-8p, FREE CASA RODENA WINERY 733 CHAVEZ NW, LOS RANCHOS DE ALBUQUERQUE, 505.5507220

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FRI 19 OPENING AND RECEPTION

Calvin Toddy Southwest cowhands ride the range in summer dust and winter chill. Come to the reception, meet Calvin Toddy and sip refreshments. 5:30-8p, FREE

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JOHNS’ WESTERN GALLERY 4009 CENTRAL NE, 505.246.2414

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ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

The Giclee Factor What is a giclee and is there a place for it in the art world? The answer may be surprising. Panelist include Janet Shagam, Pat Carr and Jerome Dupont. 4-4:30p, FREE LEICH LATHROP GALLERY 323 ROMERO NW, SUITE 1, 505.243.4059

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Likely Stories Laura Wacha’s paintings tell stories that linger in the mind like an unanswered question. Her work is full of cartoon-like creatures on brightly patterned backgrounds that leave an impression that brings one to go back to a piece multiple times. Reception-5-8p, FREE

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MATRIX FINE ART 3812 CENTRAL SE, SUITE 100 A, 505.268.8952

AUDITION

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The Seven: Failure to Communicate This is both a union and nonunion casting call, and all ages, genders and races are encouraged to audition. All actors must be prepared with a headshot/resume and two contrasting one minute monologues. To receive an audition time, e-mail the address below. 2p, FREE THE CELL THEATRE 700 1ST NW, 505.766.9412

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Transitations – Gravure and Monotypes by Adabel Allen As a printmaker and photographer, Adabel Allen creates images inspired from her dialogue and encounters with birds and nature. Reception: 5-8p, FREE NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP & GALLERY, 3812 CENTRAL SE, SUITE 100 B, 505.268.8952

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Earth Chronicles Project, The Artist’s Process: NM A screening of the documentary ﬁlm, an exhibition and a related poetry workshop with poet and visual artist, Lauren Camp. Opening: 6p, $5-$10 THE SANTA FE ART INSTITUTE 1600 ST. MICHAEL’S, SANTA FE, 505.424.5050

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With new artists and new artwork from Korea, the show include artists from Korea; Ahn, Hyun-Gon; Gi, Yong-Joo; Cho, In-Hee; Red Joo; Koo, Tae-Hoe; Yoo, Seon-Hyung; You, Jae-Bok and local artist Rex Barron. Reception: 5-8p, FREE PARK FINE ART 20 FIRST PLAZA NW, 505.764.1900

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Spring open house and group show with new works by gallery artists.5-8p, FREE

Flatlanders & Surface Dwellers A group exhibition featuring diverse visual art media that explore the intimate and exotic realm of surface texture which evokes visceral, multisensory responses. Open House: 5-8p, FREE

THROUGH APR. 21: PERFORMANCE

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“The Report of My Death” Featuring rare, previously-censored and posthumously published Mark Twain stories, letters and notebooks, this one-man play follows Clemens from his nearbankruptcy through his worldwide lecture tour and personal tragedies. 8p, Fri., Sat; 2p, Sun., $20

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THE SANTA FE PLAYHOUSE 142 E. DEVARGAS, SANTA FE, 646.413.3216

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Once on This Island “Once on This Island,” based on Rosa Guy’s 1985 novel My Love, My Love: Or, The Peasant Girl, is a captivating, Caribbean reimagining of the fairytale The Little Mermaid. 7p, Fri., Sat.; 2p, Sun., $12-$15 GREER GARSON THEATRE-SANTA FE UNIVERSITY OF ART AND DESIGN 1600 ST. MICHAEL’S, SANTA FE, 505.988.1234

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Mark Horst Figure Show & More Known primarily for his striking ﬁgurative work comprised of bold palette knife and colorful brush work, this exhibit will encompass more including landscapes and NM churches. Open House: 5-9p,

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Summer Landscape Painting Workshop Get your summer painting skills grounded in simpliﬁed, welldesigned shapes & correct colorvalues! Learn how to see patterns in the landscape, & how to give your work a sense of visual poetry. 9a-5p, call for price HARWOOD ART CENTER 1114 7TH NW, 505.242.6367

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THROUGH JUN. 20: ARTIST RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

“Reductive Architectonics, (plus additions)” Donna Loraine Contractor’s newest show, “Reductive Architectonics, (plus additions)” features new works of ﬁne art tapestries by Donna Loraine Contractor. Artist reception: 1-4:30p, FREE TAPESTRY GALLERY FIREHOUSE LANE STE. D, MADRID, 505.471.0194

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Lecture on The Genesis of the Broadway Musical Featuring the well-known musicologist Jane Ellen, this event is being presented by Hadassah of Greater ABQ and Congregation B’nai Israel Sisterhood. This in depth look at the contributions of Jewish composers, lyricists and producers to the Broadway stage will include lunch at 11:45a. followed by the afternoon session. Ellen will provide a lively review of

how Jewish musical talent, from the well-known Gershwins to the less-known works of people like E. Y. Harburg, enlivened Broadway. 10:30, $28-$30, reservation required CONGREGATION B’NAI ISAEL 4401 INDIAN SCHOOL NE, 505.994.2773

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Lena Horne Chautauqua Presentation Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley will portray Lena in a one-woman show. Library staff advises those who wish to attend to arrive early for the best seating.6:30p, FREE ESTHER BONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY 950 PINETREE SE, RIO RANCHO, 505.891.5012

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FREE SUMNER & DENE 517 CENTRAL NW, 505.842.1400

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OFFCenter Coffeehouse This event will feature the highly revered and popular Jimmy Abraham. Expect a night of ﬁne songs sung by an able and charming storyteller. 6-8p, FREE OFFCENTER COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT, 808 PARK SW, 505.247.1172

offcenterarts.org THROUGH APR. 21: PERFORMANCE

Winning the Future A satirical musical review written by and starring Kate Chavez and Lindsey Hope Pearlman alongside Santa Fe jazz piano favorite Robin Holloway. 8p, Fri., Sat.; 2p, Sun., $10 TEATRO PARAGUAS 3205 CALLE MARIE SUITE B, SANTA FE, 505.424.1601

teatroparaguas.org THROUGH APR. 28: PERFORMANCE

Disney’s Aladdin Kids Over 20 performers under the age of 12 are preparing to play some of Disney’s most loved characters like Genie, Jafar and Avis, a magic carpet. 6p, Fri., Sat.; 2p, $10 THE BOX PERFORMANCE SPACE AND IMPROV THEATRE 100 GOLD SW, SUITE 112B, 505.404.1578 theboxabq.com

IMPROV PERFORMANCE

Friday Night Live Composed of talented local performers, Friday Night Live is a witty and risqué short form improv show performed by Stump! an improv team created and directed by Jessica Osbourne. 10:30p, $7$10 AUX DOG THEATRE 3011 MONTE VISTA NE, 505.245.7716

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Rosa Linda: An Explosive Tale of Family Passions of Old NMo The world premiere of Rudolfo Anaya’s Rosa Linda, directed by Valli Marie Rivera, has adult themes, and is for mature audiences. 7:30p, Fri., Sat.; 2, Sun., $17

CONCETTA D GALLERY 20 FIRST PLAZA NW, 505.243.5066

ABQ JOURNAL THEATRE-NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 4TH SW, 505.724.4771

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an art save the world? Australian born artist Konstantin Demopoulos thinks so, and he’s ready to paint forests, quite literally, to prove it. The upcoming Duke City installation of the international Blue Tree Project marks its seventh U.S. installation. Albuquerque welcomes the coming of the blue forest just in time for Earth Day and the re-launch of the city project sponsor Tree New Mexico’s Energy Conservation and Trees Program. Perfect timing, too, as this particular art installation has a tendency to spawn thinking and discussion concerning humanity’s treatment of the planet and the global community’s desperate need to conserve nature. This project, Demopoulos says, “Takes an urban landscape with which you are familiar and changes it ... so that it becomes unfamiliar, even uncomfortable.” That discomfort is likely the most important thing in a discussion of the effect of human comforts on nature. This art project brings environmental issues to our doorstep, and it asks the Albuquerque community to take part in addressing conservation through the sponsorship of trees as well as through volunteering under the direction of the artist himself, who will be in Albuquerque for the event. —Shari Taylor

ocal artists have been giving back to the community at Warehouse 508 as part of a series of educational workshops geared towards empowering young artists to create and express themselves through many different mediums exciting, creative and positive ways. Xpression Sessionz is a ﬁve-month program put together by popular local artists like Noah De St Criox, James Black and Albert Rosales, among others, who wanted to connect the community in a fun way while also creating a platform to share their work and talent. Each month a different artist hosts a workshop at Warehouse 508, covering techniques Xpression Sessionz and styles in such mediums as painting, 5-8p, 2nd and 4th photography, spray-painting, collage and Fridays, monthly canvas stretching. With multiple artists Warehouse 508 508 1st NW, 505.296.2738 teaching specialties, students are able to come out of the experience with a newFREE found set of skills that will allow them to ﬁnd their own style. Xpression Sessionz started in February and runs through early June, at which point students will host an art show featuring all of their artwork created throughout the program. Xpression Sessionz is held the second and fourth Friday of each month from 5-8p at Warehouse 508. —Todd Rohde

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Apr. 12-28 SHOWTIMES:

8p, Fri. & Sat.; 2p, Sun.; 8p, Thu., Apr. 25 Albuquerque Little Theatre 224 San Pasquale SW, 505.242.4750

$22/$20 (Sen.)/$18 (13+)/$10 (12 and under) albuquerquelittletheatre.org

t won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the New York Drama Critics Award. It is thought of as the peak of Tennessee Williams’ career. It is widely considered to be one of the best pieces of drama ever written, and later this month Albuquerque Little Theatre hosts a local rendition of the monumental play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Guest director Denise Schulz, who recently retired after working for 28 years as the director of UNM’s Department of Theatre and Dance, is particularly excited to direct this play. Though it’s being performed traditionally, Schulz doesn’t need to rely on set changes or effects to spice up the performance. She loves Cat on a Hot Tin Roof for its attention to personal emotional journeys and the dysfunctional family concept. “These characters are so complex,” Schulz says, “and Tennessee Williams doesn’t really give you the answers.” Perhaps it is this puzzling feature of the play that never ceases to interest audiences, as the complex relationships between parents, children and spouses provides plenty of intrigue, even after over half a century of renditions. —Shari Taylor

For dog of dreams, get real about owner, canine

remember growing up and hearing an adult say to his or her child, “Why can’t you be like so and so?” (Insert name of other “perfect” kid here, which said child would like to strangle). Whether I am out with my pooches passing other dog walkers or just chatting with people in my training classes, this is the sentiment that I frequently hear from dog owners. Just as people may blame their children for any undesirable behavior, they also tend to blame their dog. But that’s faulty thinking. Pet owners can have the canine companion of their dreams if they only learn proper training skills, adjust their expectations and recognize their own limitations. How do I have the dogs that everyone wishes they had? I know my limitations, as well as those of my dogs. I set them up for success, train them in a kind, compassionate manner and meet their physical and social needs. So what exactly does this mean? I exercise my dogs on a daily basis so that they are comfortably tired. I also know my limitations. We have a 7-year-old heeler with bad hips and a who-knows-how-old 110 pound Great Pyrenees mix. I know that I have the time for one walk a day for about 45 minutes. When we adopted our

dogs we took these factors into consideration.

Rule No. 1: Have realistic expectations for yourself to meet your dog’s needs. I have seen way too many people over the years who said they adopted, say, a border collie because they are intelligent. Yes, border collies are wonderful dogs, but most people could never keep up with their naturally high-energy temperament. An ideal environment for a border collie includes a few thousand sheep to keep organized and moving each day, or some other hyper-focused “job” to ensure they feel fulﬁlled. Nope, won’t work for me, or for many dog owners. Get real about your ability to meet your dog’s needs.

shortcomings and fears. My Pyrenees mix, Lyle, loves to eat other dog’s feces. Gross, yes, unusual, no. He was a stray in a rural part of New Mexico before I adopted him, and feces from other animals may have been a main food source for him. Once a dog has learned this habit it is nearly impossible to turn around. So, I know that if given the opportunity to “clean up” any area, he will go for it like an all-youcan-eat buffet. (Sorry for the image, but what can I say?) While it is frustrating and limits the amount of kissing he gets, I don’t scold and nag him; instead, I keep him away from poop and redirect him and reward him with treats for avoiding it or looking at me. Oh, yes, and I strive to keep our yard clean! As for my heeler, Gromit, he needs a lot of personal space. He is the opposite of a “close talker.” This is very common for his breed, so I do not place him in situations where he is surrounded by lots of people or dogs. He

is fearful of some larger male dogs, so on our daily walks I move across the street and distract/reward him with bits of kibble if we are approaching other dogs. You see, it is easy to answer the question, “How do I make my dog behave like yours?” Set realistic expectations. What we all want from our dogs is an integrated lifestyle. However, there is some give-and-take involved. With some effort, you can learn how to meet your dog’s needs, understand her limitations, manage her anxieties, shortcomings and fears and teach appropriate behaviors. At Animal Humane New Mexico we offer a variety of services including a free behavior helpline, seminars, classes and workshops to teach you these skills. Susan Reaber is an animal behavior expert with Animal Humane New Mexico (animalhumanenm. org, 505.938.7900).

Rule No. 2: Know your dog’s limitations, anxieties,

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It’s a Disaster hat starts out as a social disaster among old friends turns into DIRECTED BY TODD BERGER something far more complex in Opens Apr. 19 this very inviting dark comedy. Four couples, Call for show times most of whom have been friends for years, CCA have gathered for an annual brunch, but it 1050 Old Pecos Trail, is not something any of them look forward Santa Fe, 505.982.1338 to or want to attend. Personal appearances ccasantafe.org are mostly by habit and politeness, and it iadmovie.oscilloscope. doesn’t take long for bad news to arrive. And net even with the constant drone of sirens in the background and the slow disappearance of everything from Internet signals to the dial tone on the landline (we only keep that for faxes, declares the embarrassed homeowner), it is not until a neighbor shows up in a hazmat suit that these selfcentered clowns start to get the message. VX, a highly toxic nerve gas has been released. Gears shift, but not as rapidly as one might think. Inﬁdelities are revealed and settled, heretofore unknown religious quirkiness comes about, and the ﬁlm, already feeling slightly paranoid and claustrophobic since it never leaves the house, becomes a biting commentary on what is important to these people and what is not. Quick and cutting. —Jeff Berg

o spoiler alert here. That’s because Shane Carruth’s new film, his first since the slightly less Opens Apr. 12 incomprehensible Primer, is so abstract, so Call for showtimes obtuse and to me, ultimately so pointless CCA that I couldn’t finish watching it. To add 1050 Old Pecos Trail, to the curiousness, I saw it at a special Santa Fe, 505.982.1338 advance screening at a conference of folks ccasantafe.org who operate “art house” movie theaters erbpfilm.com/film/ and about a third of them left as well, upstreamcolor some much sooner than I. Other reviewers, Also opens at the Guild on Apr. 30 of course, find it scintillating: “exquisite moments” (mine was when I walked out), “brilliant technique and expressive editing,” “suffused with emotion,” etc. Anyway, the film includes the following: a mysterious gun, atmospheric sound recordings, super-powered worms, pent up pigs and schizoid breakdowns, not to mention no comprehensible storyline, but plenty of bathos, pathos, and ego-infused cinema. I think the film is about the budding relationship between a man and woman, whose minds are controlled by a scientist who runs a pig farm. I’ve read that the last 30 minutes are dialogue free, and I can attest to that, since that is about the time I left. Futile and fake. —Jeff Berg DIRECTED BY SHANE CARRUTH

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Night Across the Street pring is blooming with off-kilter DIRECTED BY RAOUL RUIZ films, it seems. Night Across the Street, not nearly as off-putting Apr. 21-24 as Upstream Color (see the adjacent 3:30, 6, 8:30p Guild Cinema review), has a style all its own. As 3405 Central NE, 505.255.1848 directed by the late Raoul Ruiz, guildcinema.com this Chilean film imprecisely holds cinemaguild.com/theatrical its own as a scattered and stylistic look at time, death and memories. Viewers might find it difficult to follow the meanderings of Don Celso, a pleasant fellow who is about to retire from his job as a mindnumbing bureaucrat. Ruiz follows his memories, including those of his childhood pals who represent Beethoven and a Blackbeard the Piratetype character. The story continues on from the 1940s until a time when Celso imagines his own death, or perhaps we are really watching the real thing, as it is not altogether clear. Sadly, this is compounded by the fact that Ruiz himself did die just months after finishing filming. Did he know he was soon to go? Is the film a much more personal one than we can imagine? We may never know, but determined viewers may be able to figure it out. Interesting but muddled. —Jeff Berg

PLANET WAVES ARIES (MAR. 20-APR. 19) You’ve spent the past month doing a lot of work behind the scenes and below the layers of your psyche, shifting and moving material out of the way that no longer serves you. This process of decluttering the corners of your mental and emotional space has clarified who you are. Sharing this side of yourself may feel deeply personal — that’s a good indicator that you are showing the authentic you. As you share with others the “you” no one knows, remember that how people react is independent of your inherent value. Presenting yourself unfiltered will challenge those around you to do the same. Some people may find this difficult to match, but enough people will follow your lead and answer with their own authenticity. TAURUS (APR. 19-MAY 20) You are working through a question regarding desire. More specifically, what do you want and what desires bring a sense of deeper meaning for you? This may come with the feeling of an expansiveness that makes the answer hard to pinpoint, like trying to determine where a voice came from as the sound echoes through a large cavern. The discernment you are looking for is available to make some decisions regarding what you want. It involves a slight stretch in belief: that you can create in your life what it is that you want. I suggest trusting your intuition as you follow a feeling that is pointing you toward some important answers. You will make contact both with a greater sense of focus regarding what you want, and the large amount of resources at your disposal to GEMINI (MAY 20-JUN. 21) You are reworking an idea around “relationship” and what it means to you. At the moment, you have a strong drive to be fully authentic and present in all you do. This energy can come with the feeling of pushing a round peg into a square hole. I suggest you first get clear on what a relationship that supports you as an individual would look like, then carefully and thoughtfully convey this idea to a close partner. For relationship structures to fit you, they need to give you room to be you — with all your idiosyncrasies, beliefs, dreams and curiosity — as you give the same to close partners. As you express your desire to make changes to a relationship, hold space open for a close partner to do the same. In reworking relationship dynamics, I propose you consider applying two things you know well: your curiosity and an open sense of experimentation. CANCER (JUN. 21-JUL. 22) Your astrology highlights a busy career angle, with a number of seemingly rapid changes lately. A door you thought would open has seemed a bit stuck. I suggest you view change less as a derailment of where you want to go, and more as an opportunity to pause and examine what you want and what that would look like manifested in your life. Desire is the starting place of any path — it informs how you move, the intention you apply, and the actions taken. How that desire manifests can often come down to your vision. You have quite a few options available at the moment, and as you work through whether you want to try the previous path or create a new one, I suggest working with the attitude that it’s always a good thing to have options. At your disposal are the resources to re-open an old door or begin a new path; the key is to proceed with a vision that is aligned with your authentic self. LEO (JUL. 22-AUG. 23) A recent financial investment is challenging an old concept around resources, particularly financial resources. What you are discovering is that money is not just useful in making more money or sitting in a bank account.

by Eric Francis • planetwaves. net How you use your resources has a distinctly service-oriented component. It’s not just about writing a check, but rather knowing what your investment is creating — as well as who is impacted by it. Think of this approach as a socially aware allocation of your resources. I’m not referring to giving away all your financial wealth. Instead, notice the power your financial investments and donations have in making a difference in your community. You’re in a position to make a big impact in many lives; it will take less of an investment than you may think — though it will take targeting the right groups and people for the greatest results. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP. 22) A current agreement requires something you know well — attention to the details. I suggest taking extra care to shape, craft and fine-tune an agreement before acting on the contract or arrangement. The energy at the moment is pushing for action; in this climate you could move too quickly and miss an important piece of information. Slowing down the process enough to notice the intricacies will give you a chance to fully understand the entire landscape you are working in. Take it slowly enough to collect all the details, then double check those details and facts. You possess enough creativity and ingenuity to come up with an arrangement that is beneficial to all involved. Trust that you are able to make a good decision involving a particularly tricky part of the negotiation. LIBRA (SEP. 22-OCT. 23) You are negotiating your way through a somewhat complex relationship situation. This may feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. I suggest using your intuition to feel your way through the situation. As you would use your hands to feel along the walls of the maze and build a mental image of what’s around you, tap into your intuitive body to collect information that can move you through partnership dynamics. What you are making contact with has more to do with material you’re working through internally than an actual relationship problem or difficulty. As you work through this material I suggest you not project your internal state and struggles on a partnership; instead, involve the person in an open dialogue about what you are working through. Holding the space open for yourself to heal and another person to walk this journey with you will also strengthen an existing partnership. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 22) Your work life is in a moment of rapid change that may come with the sensation of someone hitting the fastforward button on the scene changeover in a theatrical production. One structure has rapidly replaced another. Events are occurring quickly, which may make you feel off kilter. I suggest you not get distracted by any seeming disorientation around your work routine and its evolving structure. You tend to like to maintain control in all aspects of your life, but at the moment you are being called to move with the changes rather than trying to steer them. A creative opportunity is presenting itself, allowing you to work with these changes in a way that lets you expand further into your workspace. It’s about creating a work structure that facilitates your creativity flourishing. Start with an openness to try new structures and then allow inspiration to guide you. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 22) For you, a healthy component of emotional and spiritual balance is enjoying sexual fantasies. They allow you to explore many of your sexual needs that may be logistically challenging to experience directly in day-to-day life. Currently your fantasies are quite vibrant, being stoked by some hot and passionate astrology. Your core essence of self and your energetic sexual self

are merging and mixing, stirring up a particularly rich fantasy life that is spilling over into your physical sexual experiences. Take the time to mentally and emotionally explore these fantasies. As you do this you will make contact with an important aspect of yourself, learning more about what makes you unique — and also tapping your well of creativity. The more sexually honest you are, the deeper you will be able to push into yourself, bringing you a stronger sense of feeling good about who you are as a whole being. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 20) A home is not only about the house, yard, trees, grass, shrubs and neighborhood where you live; it’s also about a sense of grounded security coming from it being “yours.” You can think of this as the place where you can be fully yourself, expanding into a space that is all your own. At the moment, you are working with a calling to redecorate or make changes to your home, which in essence help you further claim this space as yours. An opportunity will arise to make a few important changes to your surroundings, going a long way in helping to make the living space and surrounding environment resonate within you on a deeper level. As you consider the adjustments you make to your home, I propose you approach your living space as an extension of your inner world by focusing on increasing the nurturing nature of the space. This may be as simple as rearranging the furniture or sweeping — or as involved as taking out a wall. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 19) We tend to think of our thought processes as part of our conscious self; something we have control over. Yet, how often does a thought enter your mind and then you mentally correct yourself or have an internal debate with yourself over that thought? How often does this internal dialogue seem to go on for far too long, reaching surprising levels of complexity? Lately many of your mental processes are coming up for review — these are the thoughts you seem to have before you have a chance to think them. These mental patterns contain many of the themes you inherited from your parents, which have been passed down for many generations. You have the tool of perspective at your disposal to see the patterns for what they are and make changes. You can see your thought patterns laid out, not only their structure, but also where in your family they came from. As you work to restructure how you think, I suggest requiring that all mental patterns must support your sense of feeling good about your existence. PISCES (FEB. 19-MAR. 20) You’ve recently been through some potent and meaningful astrology in your sign, bringing you into contact with both the complexity of who you are and any blockages to your ability to exist fully as your whole self. You’ve been learning what you can and cannot do, and who you can and cannot be. During Mercury’s recent retrograde in Pisces, important information came out that is now up for examination. Think of this process as being like washing clothes on an old-fashioned washing board. You lather, scrub, rinse and repeat. Through each scrub against the washing board a new layer of denial is peeled away. As you hang up each freshly scrubbed concept about who you are, you’ll be able to inspect it thoroughly without layers of issues getting in the way. In this process of examination, notice the connection between these concepts of “you” and your sense of self-worth. The first step to reconciling these ideas is drawing a line between the two.

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1. Gratuity 4. Swahili speaker 9. Argumentative piece

39. ___ Men (group quoted by Mitt Romney in 2012) 42. Christian at Fashion Week

14. Bobby awarded eight straight Norris Trophies

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15. Aerosmith song that ends with the line “your love is sweet misery” 16. Lead on 17. Nonsense word sequence referring to footwear and slashes that, spoken repeatedly, allows one to emulate 24-, 35-, and 52-Across 19. Units in a terrorist network 20. Kendrick in “Up in the Air” 21. ___ corpus 23. Trucker communicating the old-fashioned way 24. “Wipe Out” trio 28. Tribe of the Carolinas 30. Hides from the enemy, in a way 31. Italian jeweler’s material

46. Episode of self--pleasure? 50. Block that threatens vessels 52. “La Di Da Di” voice 54. Play to ___ (draw) 55. Washed with soapy bubbles 56. Shankar who influenced Harrison 57. Unfinished versions 59. Vocalizes like 24-, 35-, or 52-Across, or things that appear four times in this puzzle 63. Apologize to god, perhaps 64. Architect with many museum projects 65. Option for welfare recipients, briefly 66. Whence Columbus

32. Breakdancing move, with “the”

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on the Western Front” conﬂict 33. Very, in slang 35. Cave muck used to make explosives 36. Muckraker Jacob 37. NYC mayor who died in 2013 38. British Isles isle: Abbr. 39. Breakfast partner 40. Second word of the Carpenters’ “Superstar” 41. City where Citgo and Shell are based 43. Demands more tribute from 44. Pass on the street 45. Senior hazers, say? 47. Body separated by a staff, in Exodus 48. Contingencies 49. Bit of advance negotiation 51. Metric opener 53. Dropsy 57. Clutch, e.g. 58. Season when Bastille Day is celebrated 60. Spec for the delivery guy 61. One may be snug-ﬁt 62. They swing both ways

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How to keep your cool in an interview

he pressure of a job interview can ruin the first impression of even the most well-qualified candidate. Landing an interview means the employer sees potential in you. Let that give you some piece of mind as you go through the process, and use these tips to keep your cool. Remember, they want you: Many candidates enter a job interview so concerned with whether or not an employer will like them, that they fail to stay focused. Identify what you want from a job: Don’t just tell the employer what you think they want to hear. Let them know what you are looking for in a company and why you think they might be able to provide what you are looking for. This will show the interviewer that you are interested in finding a company that is a true fit. Prepare questions: Inevitably, the

interviewer will ask you what questions you would like answered about the company or position. It can be difﬁcult to think on your feet when you are in a high stress situation, so preparing a few questions ahead of time can help keep you on track. Admit when you don’t know: Candidates sometime feel not knowing the answer to a question can ruin their chances for a job offer. This can lead to nervously trying to fumble through a made-up answer. It’s better to be honest and offer to get back to them in the near future. If asked a situational question about an experience you have not had, let them know what you

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would do if you found yourself faced with that challenge today. Speak with confidence: Poor delivery can make even the most qualified candidate seem questionable. Employers may become concerned if a candidate seems shaky or unsure. The interviewer wants to know that their next hire is confident in their ability to meet the expectations of the role. Remember, employers with open positions need great talent to propel their businesses forward. While you may be nervous about impressing your interviewer, keep in mind that they will benefit from your skills as much as you will the opportunity. Theresa Maher, a former Albuquerque resident, is vice-president, creative and partner services at Recruiting.com. For the latest Albuquerque job openings, visit the careers section of Local-iQ.com.

necessary and everyone is welcome. 10-11:30a, $10 (suggested donation)

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Dinner With Beer Pairing A ﬁve-course meal paired with Marble beer. 6:30p, $40, call for

The NM 2013 Legislative Session Steve Terrell, columnist and reporter for The Santa Fe New Mexican, will share his perspective on the inner-workings of the NM State Legislature and the 2013 legislative session. 1-3p, $10 ST. JOHN’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1200 OLD PECOS, SANTA FE, 505.982.9274 renesan.org

reservations HOTEL ANDALUZ, 125 2ND, 505.923.9013 hotelandaluz.com

Community Meditation Learn an ancient sound to access the higher power within, and to experience more love in your daily life. 10-10:30a, FREE HIGHLAND SENIOR CENTER 131 MONROE NE, 505.265.7388

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Genealogical Seminar Henry Z “Hank” Jones, Jr., wellknown speaker in genealogical circles, will present an all-day seminar. 10:30a-4:30p, $30-$35,

KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER NM 8701 COMANCHE NE, 505.292.5293

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registration required

ABQ MAIN LIBRARY AUDITORIUM 501 COPPER NW, 505.384.4133

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abqgen.org Basic Composting Class Learn how to compost food and yard waste in a backyard, a great way to recycle and to build healthy soil in your garden. 10:30a, FREE

ANTHROPOLOGY BUILDING ROOM 163-UNM , 1 UNIVERSITY OF NM, 505.277.4544

Nancy J. Parezo Lecture topped is ﬁghting cultural stereotypes with gender stereotypes. 7:30p, FREE

ESTHER BONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY 950 PINETREE SE, RIO RANCHO, 505.891.5012

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Cowboy Medicine and the Ethics of Managing Expectation Medical ethicist Halley Faust, MD, discusses the factors that inﬂuence family understanding of medical risks. 1-3p, $10

SUN 14 Prayers for World Peace Learn how to practically bring more peace and happiness by learning to cherish others. No prior meditation experience

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ST. JOHN’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1200 OLD PECOS, SANTA FE, 505.982.9274 renesan.org

FRI 19 LECTURE

Specialized Seminar Nancy J. Parezo will speak on preservation and representation of Native American material culture. Noon, FREE ANTHROPOLOGY BUILDING ROOM 248-UNM, 1 UNM, 505.277.4544

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NDI New Mexico Gala Celebrate the children of NDI NM. Enjoy a performance by students. Gala, dinner, dancing, and entertainment follow. 5:30p, $150 THE HILAND 4800 CENTRAL SE, 505.872.1800

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