Kids' Summer Guide • May 15-28, 2014 by Local iQ Magazine

INside F E AT UR E When school lets out, what will the kids do for the next three months? Local iQ’s Natalie Gaik is glad you asked.

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Le Chat Lunatique marks its first decade with new, raw release of traditional Django Reinhardt songs.

A R TS Albuquerque’s newest poet laureate, Jessica Helen Lopez, stands up for storytellers and freedom of expression

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Arts Events..........................26 Community Events........... 32 Live Music............................ 22

Places To Be...........................4 Marquee................................... 5 Travel.................................16, 18 CD Reviews.......................... 24 Smart Music..........................25 Smart Arts............................ 29 Film Reel............................... 30 Crossword/Horoscope..... 31

COLUM N S First Taste...............................6 Key Ingredient...................... 8 Stir It Up...............................10 Craft Work............................ 11 The Nine Muses..................28 The Gaffer........................... 30

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The Cooperage 7220 Lomas NE, 505.255.1657

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Noon-6p, Sat.-Mon., May 24-26

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$15, $20 two-day pass

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EXPO New Mexico Ayurveda Expo 6-9p, Fri.; 8a-9p, Sat.; 8a-12:30p, Sun., May 16-18 The Ayurvedic Institute 11311 Menaul NE, 505.291.9698

$125 ayurvedana.org n the field of Ayurvedic medicine — a centuriesold form of alternative medicine that originated in India — many people are unaware that Albuquerque is home to one of the most internationally revered teachers and practitioners in the field. Ayurvedic physician Vasant Lad operates The Ayurvedic Institute in the Northeast Heights. In addition to drawing students from around the world, the institute hosts this annual expo. The three-day event will include lectures (Lad speaks on “Healthy Digestion for a Healthy Life” on Friday, for example — a free lecture open to the public), yoga and breathing classes, a vendors’ area (open to all) and a free Ayurvedic clinic. If you are unfamiliar with this approach to medicine and health, or if you want to deepen your understanding, the New Mexico Ayurveda Expo is a unique learning opportunity. —ME

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hether you are a member of a Celtic clan or not, the Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival is a fun way to learn about the heritage and history of the culture. The two-day festival is jam packed with events including step dancing, bagpiping, music competitions, Irish games, traditional food, a beer garden, mock battles, traditional stories and poems and a Viking reenactment. Vendors will be there to sell Celtic armor, weapons, kilts, books and other gifts. Each year, the festival puts on the Highland Games, an Olympictype event with Celtic games such as the caber (roughly trimmed tree trunk) toss, the stone put and the Scottish hammer throw. Grab your kilt and join fellow New Mexicans in celebrating the rich history of the Celts, a people whose traditions have played a big part in shaping modern American culture. —NG

Balloon Fiesta Park 5500 Balloon Fiesta, 575.522.1232

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uitarist and singer Oumar Konaté has had a passion for music since elementary school. Growing up in Gao, Mali, in Africa, Konaté used an old bucket, a helmet and a drum to conduct his first band. He has come a long way since then, attending the National Institute of Arts in Bamako, Mali, and going on to release an album that received praise from many prominent artists. His new album, Addoh (May 2014), was recorded during the 2012-’13 political crisis in Mali and represents a transition in Konaté’s music. At his show, audience members can expect to be moved by the harrowing stories of rebellion and war, while Konaté’s guitar shreds through it all. Konaté represents the struggles of his home country while showcasing both his talent and the sophistication of African sound during this bluesy performance. —NG

Balloon Fiesta Park

LECTURE The Culinary History of the Rio Grande Valley 7p, Thu., May 22 Old San Ysidro Church 966 Old Church, Corrales, 505.897.1513

FREE corraleshistory.com

BS television host and cookbook writer Jane Butel is considered one of the top experts on Southwestern cuisine in the United States. Butel will share her knowledge about the culinary history of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Valley — particularly chiles and corn — in this event sponsored by the Corrales Historical Society. Butel, who lives in Corrales, has been on the receiving end of praise from such food experts as James Beard, and she runs the Jane Butel Cooking School, with locations in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Corrales. She is credited as one of the originators of the Tex-Mex craze in the 1960s, and she has written about 20 books, including her most recent, Real Women Eat Chiles. Butel’s talk is one of many events related to Corrales Heritage Day (May 17) taking place at Casa San Ysidro and the Old San Ysidro Church. —ME

ttention winos: Your Christmas is almost here. The Albuquerque Wine Festival is the weekend to celebrate everything wine related. From reds to whites to blushes and everything in between, the festival reigns as the perfect place to spend your Memorial Day weekend. Twenty-four wineries from all across the state participate, sharing samples of their tastiest varieties. It’s not only about wine, though; also included in the festival is live music, handcrafted items and artwork, and plenty of tasty food that pairs wonderfully with the range of varietals. Visitors are encouraged to try samples, buy glasses to enjoy during the festival or purchase bottles to take home. All adults must have ID whether they are drinking or not. And be sure to designate a driver. Live music, the beautiful outdoors, delicious food, and, of course, wine. Has a more perfect weekend existed? —NG

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FESTIVAL ABQ Blues and Brews 2p, Sun., May 25 Sandia Resort and Casino 30 Rainbow, 505.796.7500

$25-$40 Tickets: holdmyticket.com abqbluesandbrews.com

hat better way to kick off a beer-focused week than with the beer-tasting, blues-listening fest that is the Fourth Annual ABQ Blues and Brews? This event is one of the highlights of Beer Week, Albuquerque’s weeklong celebration of all things beer (see the story on page 5). The festival is perfect for both advanced and beginner beer drinkers. Enjoy unlimited sampling and brewing information, and choose from dozens of breweries, including local favorites like Chama River Brewing Company, Tractor Brewing Company, Rio Grande and Sierra Blanca Brewing Company, Il Vicino, Kellys Brew Pub and Marble Brewery. Sample delicious brews or sip on your favorite pint as you listen all afternoon to the sounds of top blues musicians The Plateros, the Todd Tijerina Band and Rudy Boy. Blues and Brews attendees will also enjoy raffles, games, homebrew demonstrations, a cocktail lounge and vendor booths at this daylong festival. —NG

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Brew-centric Do we need another reason to celebrate beer? Who cares, ABQ Beer Week is here for a special Beer Week release. It will be unveiled at Marble Brewery (111 Marble NW, ome of us may already be 51 weeks 505.243.2739) at 1p the same day. ahead on this event, but ABQ Total Wine and More (6701 Uptown NE, Beer Week 2014 provides the 505.830.2080 and 10420 Coors NW, perfect opportunity to celebrate the 505.890.8467) are the sites for several remarkable vitality of Albuquerque’s craft interesting beer tastings, including beer scene. Lagunitas on May 22 and We’re a beer town, people; let’s the Wonderful World of Sours make some noise about it. on May 23. Jubilation Wine M A R Q U E E There are almost too many & Spirits (3512 Lomas NE, beer-centric events going on 505.255.4404) gets into the act ABQ Beer during ABQ Beer Week for with a May 29 tasting of San Week a one-page story in a print Diego’s Stone Brewing beers. May 17-31 publication, but let’s give it a If you have a favorite brewery, MULTIPLE EVENTS AND shot. The pre-festivities for Beer VENUES. FOR MORE chances are good it will be Week, so to speak, start May 17 INFORMATION AND A COMPLETE SCHEDULE taking over the taps at an with a Pint for Pint Blood Drive OF EVENTS, VISIT: Albuquerque drinking hole at Tractor Brewing Wells Park abqbeerweek.com sometime during Beer Week. (1800 4th NW, 505.243.6752). Examples of this are a Breweries Give a pint of blood, get a free of Colorado tap takeover at the pint of beer, and enjoy the NE Heights location of O’Niell’s Irish Pub surprisingly strong buzz (and probably let (3301 Juan Tabo NE, 505.293.1122) on May someone else do the driving). These pint-for24, Stone Brewing at Sister Bar (407 Central pint events continue through the week at a NW, 505.242.4900) on May 25, Alaskan number of breweries. (See abqbeerweek.com Brewery at ArtBar by Catalyst Club (119 Gold for details.) SW, 505.200.0029) on May 26 and a Sierra Next up is the special Beer Week version of the monthly variety show I’ll Drink to That. It Nevada takeover at O’Niell’s Nob Hill (4310 Central SE, 505.255.6782) on May 29. hits the stage Sun., May 18, and will feature If you like to explore the evolving world of a performance by Albuquerque’s freshlybeer and food pairings, there are several minted poet laureate, Jessica Helen Lopez, food-focused events to choose from during who has been known to drink a beer or two Beer Week. Try the New Belgium Beer from what I hear (read the iQ interview with Brunch at Nob Hill Bar & Grill (3128 Central her on page 26). SE, 505.266.4455) at noon on May 25 or From there, the ABQ Beer Week schedule the Marble Brewery Beer Dinner at Farm & gets dense. Like your beers cold, brand Table (8917 4th NW, 505.503.7124) on May new and fresh out of the barrel? Il Vicino 27 at 7p. will release a special Beer Week IPA at the Some of the events are just flat-out cool Canteen (2381 Aztec NE, 505.881.2737), at happenings designed for beer lovers. On my noon on Thu., May 22. What’s more, several to-do list is the first-ever New Mexico tapping Duke City brewers put their heads together BY MIKE ENGLISH

Alaska is a long way from New Mexico, but it’s right next door during ABQ Beer Week, when Alaskan Brewery is the focus of a tap takeover at ArtBar by Catalyst Club on May 26. You’ll be able to sample Alaskan Amber (pictured here) and many more of the brewery’s styles, and that’s just one of dozens of beer-focused events during the week.

of a keg of Kilkenny, a cream ale from Ireland, at 4p on May 24 at Two Fools (3211 Central NE, 505.265.7447). Slainte! (that’s cheers in Irish). I also might have to be on hand for the tapping of Harviestoun Old Engine Oil, an English porter, at Two Fools at 4p on May 31. I just dig the name.

Believe me when I tell you I am scratching the surface of everything happening during this epic beer celebration, and my apologies to the establishments and events I haven’t mentioned. For a complete rundown of the dozens of events during ABQ Beer Week, visit abqbeerweek.com.

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FOOD

Doing the beer shuffle

e are lucky to have such an interesting and busy craft brewing scene in Albuquerque. Whether winning national awards, releasing new brews or opening a new brewery, there is never a lack of things to talk about.

The Brewers

PHOTO BY JOY GODFREY COURTESY OF LOCAL FLAVOR MAGAZINE

The menu changes daily and sometimes hourly at Bouche, where chef and co-owner Frans Dinkelmann (right) works with the freshest ingredients possible to create such entrees as lobster petite with bok choy, sweet pepper and basmati rice (left).

Intimate gem West Side mini restaurant Bouche delivers fresh dishes with artistic flare BY NATALIE GAIK

have never been to a restaurant that was successfully able to bring together hearty American cuisine with beautiful and elegant French presentation. Until

now. Bouche is a tiny restaurant that opened in October 2013, on the west side of Albuquerque. Inside the La Bella Spa Salon complex on Coors, Bouche is nestled between the spa and La Bella Vino Winery, a wine shop and tasting room. REVIEW My friend and I arrived at the restaurant on Bouche a sunny but windy 10126 COORS NW, 505.890.8101 Wednesday afternoon HOURS: for lunch. We walked 11a-8p, Mon, onto the covered patio Wed-Sun. and I immediately noticed the beautiful atmosphere. There were about five small tables spread out beneath the string of lights that hung from the ceiling. Small fountains, benches with intricate pillows and fresh flowers on each table added to the intimate, relaxed feel of the restaurant. Co-owner and manager Dolores Welk-Jack greeted us after we wandered into the wine shop that is just off the patio. You see, Bouche and La Bella Vino Winery have a special relationship. Bouche will send food over to hungry wine tasters, and the winery provides wine for Bouche diners. There are no menus at Bouche, only a chalkboard inside the restaurant. The

chalkboard lists the specials of the day, chosen by chef and co-owner Frans Dinkelmann. Options change all the time, sometimes multiple times in one day, depending on ingredients and Dinkelmann’s imagination. The best thing about Bouche is the list of ingredients used in each dish. There is no freezer or microwave in the small kitchen, just a couple of refrigerators and a six-burner stove. All ingredients are chosen fresh daily, and Dinkelmann is always experimenting. Looking at the menu, it was apparent how often selections were erased and replaced with something new and just as delicious. The menu typically includes a small selection of appetizers, soup, three or four entrée items and dessert. We ordered the Cheese Plate Appetizer ($9), the Chicken Breast ($16) and the Strip Steak ($18). Based on the name of the restaurant, which means “mouth” in French, I was expecting mostly French dishes. The food actually ranges across many styles, including traditional American, French, Greek, Italian, Mexican and vegan. For example, along with the chicken and steak, the other entrees were Lobster Tail ($19) and a vegan entrée with bok choy and other vegetables ($15). It seems the idea behind the name of the restaurant is that, while the types of food and menu are varied, no matter what you order will be presented in elegant French fashion. We sat on the patio to enjoy the nice day and lovely decor. The cheese plate arrived first. It included Swiss, brie, machego and a cream cheese ball coated in red chile powder, served

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Over the past few months, things got shuffled up around the various breweries. John Bullard left Blue Corn Brewery and joined the team at Bosque Brewing Company to lend his hand as head brewer. Not long after Bullard’s departure, Zach Guilmette of Il Vicino Brewery Canteen took the head brewing position at Chama River Brewing Company, taking with him David Facey as his assistant. Tim Woodward also moved on from Chama to become the head brewer at Turtle Mountain Brewing Company in Rio Rancho. Congratulations to everyone on their new endeavors and new positions. We look forward to trying some of your new work.

The Brews with crackers, strawberries and blueberries — all delicious and fresh. We decided to order wine. My friend got the Gewürztraminer ($7) and I chose the Cabernet Franc ($10) to pair with the meats we ordered. The wine was delicious, and I will definitely be back for a tasting sometime soon. Our entrées came out looking like pieces of art. The bone-in chicken breast lay on a bed of fresh carrots, rice, mushrooms and spinach blanketed by a rich, masala-like gravy. The chicken was golden brown on the outside and perfectly juicy on the inside. The strip steak was placed on a similar bed of veggies, this one made up of potatoes, green beans and spinach with a savory sauce that complemented both the meat and the vegetables magnificently. The steak was cooked exactly to order (medium rare) and was tender and juicy. While the presentation was very French, the portion sizes were all American. Neither of us was able to finish our entire meal, though we both wanted to. Our server was friendly and came by multiple times to check on us. Being a Wednesday afternoon, there weren’t many people there, but I would suggest making a reservation for dinner since the 500-squarefoot restaurant can only fit so many tables. Bouche is a small gem that Albuquerque is lucky to have. Nestled right between two larger buildings, it’s like they wedged in just enough space to be able to craft and share Dinkelmann’s heavenly culinary creations, and that is all they need. Bouche is a mixture of many things — casual and elegant, delicious and diverse, American and French. It is the perfect restaurant, with just the right amount of quirk.

You might know La Cumbre Brewing Co. for its signature tall boy cans of Elevated IPA, A Slice of Hefen and Malpais Stout. La Cumbre is now bottling 22-ounce bombers, starting with the Project Dank IPA and most recently, the Father Nelson Double IPA. Keep up with La Cumbre on Facebook to see what the next special release will be. Stumbling Steer Brewery & Gastropub has brought something a bit different to the brewer’s table with its Randalls — a doublechamber system that infuses an alreadybrewed beer with flavor-enhancing ingredients. The flavor infusions change regularly, so check in with the brewery to see what is currently being served up on Randalls. There are also plenty of guest taps, tap takeovers and beer events (like a four-course Stone Brewing beer dinner May 28). Kellys Brew Pub recently started canning its amber and IPA using Mother Road Mobile Canning, a company that offers onsite canning to breweries that would otherwise be unable to can their beer. You can look forward to Tractor Brewing Company’s Red, IPA and Milk Stout, as well as Farmer Monte’s Hard Cider from Skarsgard Farms.

The Breweries Nicole Villarreal and her husband, Greg, are owners of Nicky V’s Neighborhood Pizzeria (9780 Coors NW) as well as Fat Squirrel Pub in Rio Rancho (3755 Southern SE) and will soon be opening Pi Brewing Company. Charlie Sandoval will be the head brewer at the helm of the new spot on the Westside. An official opening date has not been released, but it will hopefully be soon. You’ll be able to have Pi’s beers at the brewery, as well as at the family’s other restaurants. Marble is wrapping up a renovation of its patio that will include an outdoor bar, shade structure and an extension of the patio. Meanwhile, the Marble Santa Fe Taproom just opened at 505 Cerrillos. Justin De La Rosa is all about local food and beer. He can be reached at justin@local-iQ.com.

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Dulce de leche perfect in slow cooker

omeone said to me just last week, “I know pastries are really your thing,” and I just about broke out in full-on laughter. You see, the one major misconception about chefs is that we are able to cook anything. And by anything, I mean pastries and desserts. These, however, are an entirely different ball of wax. Culinary students actually choose between culinary arts, and baking and pastry arts. It’s like chemistry and biology. Or, for some of us chefs, it’s like chemistry and marching band. For me, as it is for most of the modern world, dessert projects are exactly that: projects. They take all my time, energy and focus. There is an exactness to them that doesn’t exist in savory cooking. And it’s a real do-or-die scenario: You put it in the oven and you wait. There’s no second chance to get the seasoning just right. That said, when I do tackle a dessert, I go all out. I research and read and calculate and plan. And when it all works and comes out just right, I do it over and over again. The dessert becomes my go-to. Since summer is full of potlucks and opportunity after opportunity to wow, it seems only appropriate that this Key Ingredient focuses on something easy and duplicable on the sweet side of the kitchen. “Dulce de leche” translates literally to “candy of milk.” It is made by slowly cooking down a mixture of milk and sugar until the sugars caramelize and most of the water evaporates from the milk. The result is a viscous caramellike substance that is complex from all the milk proteins and sweet from the sugar. When I asked one of my employees what she does with

As is common practice around the various Jennifer James 101 households, the creamy spread can be enjoyed straight from the jar. Since you made six jars, you get one and you have five to share! However, in a bit of ambitious pastry projecting, a dulce de leche cake will also be a welcome addition to any summer gathering. this sweet treat, she told me that she serves it on a piece of toast. Simple. Delicious. For years I have avoided making dulce de leche simply for the sheer amount of time and work involved. It is a long, slow, arduous process, and one little slip up and you have burnt milk sugar. Then I learned, years ago, about submerging unopened cans of sweetened condensed milk in a pot of gently simmering water and cooking them, completely submerged, for three hours. Also long and arduous, but this method adds the element of danger: Let the pot boil dry and the exposed might explode. And so I maintained my aversion to the task for fear of failure or sticky milk explosions until last week. One of my servers kept talking about the dulce de leche she had made and was hoarding in her fridge and was eating straight from the jar. “So good!” she would exclaim and I finally asked how long it took her to make it. “Ten hours,” she said. And before I could even figure out how a person could stir a pot for that long, she said, “in the slow cooker.” And boom! It was as if the dulce de leche river of brilliance had swept over me and opened up an entirely new world of pastry possibility. And so I tried it and you can too. It is EASY and SAFE and does not require stirring or any work at all, for that matter. Fill six 4-ounce clean, dry preserving jars with condensed milk (from two 14-ounce cans). Place clean, dry lids on the jars. Screw the ring tops tightly onto the jars. Place the sealed jars in a slow cooker filled with water so the jars are completely submerged. Cover the slow cooker and set the timer for 10 hours. Walk away. After 10 hours, carefully remove the jars from the slow cooker with tongs and let cool to room temperature on a rack or a dishtowel. Remove the ring tops, wipe off any rust, dry completely, and replace. The condensed milk will have undergone a considerable change: It will appear thick and caramel in color. The dulce de leche will keep under refrigeration for up to a month.

Dulce de Leche Cake ADAPTED FROM SAVEUR MAGAZINE

Ingredients: 2 cups Flour 2 tsp. Baking powder 1-1/2 tsp. Kosher salt 6 Eggs, at room temperature, separated 1-1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup Whole milk 1-1/2 Tbsp. Dark rum 1 Tbsp. Vanilla extract 1 14-oz. can Sweetened condensed milk 1 12-oz. can Evaporated milk 1 cup Heavy cream 16-oz. Dulce de Leche Method: Heat the oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a 9-inch by 13-inch baking pan. Set aside. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl, and set aside. Put the egg whites into a large bowl, and beat with a hand-held electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about two minutes. While the mixer is still running, add the sugar in a gradual stream, and continue beating again to soft peaks. Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Alternately add the reserved flour mixture and the whole milk in three parts, beating until smooth after each addition. Add the rum and vanilla and beat again briefly until smooth. Pour batter into reserved baking pan and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Set the cake aside and let cool slightly for 30 minutes. Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream in a bowl. Using a knife, poke the cake with holes all over, penetrating to the bottom of the pan. Pour the milk mixture over the warm cake and set aside to let cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until well chilled and liquid is absorbed, at least four hours. Spread the dulce de leche across the top of the cake and serve.

Nelle Bauer is co-chef and co-owner of Jennifer James 101. She owes her employees all the credit for her best ideas, whether it be what to cook for a family meal or what Key Ingredient to pick.

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DRINK

Mint juleps still tasty in a post-Derby world

was watching the Kentucky Derby a couple of weeks ago thinking, “I wonder how many local folk are enjoying a big fat frosty Famous Apricot Mint Julep like the one I wrote up in my Stir It Up column.” “I bet all of Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Las Cruces are sitting at home watching the ponies do their thing while downing one after another of my Famous Apricot Mint Juleps,” I said aloud to my lone companion, a sprawled out pussy cat named Cat Cat. He just gave me a sideways glance, licked his paw and bit into his hindquarters, plucking out a big chunk of fur. He then slinked over to the latest edition of Local iQ, grabbed it with his paws and shook it in my face. “You’re dreaming man,” he said. “You never wrote that column on mint juleps. Remember, you went to that rave in El Paso, drunkenly crossed the border into Mexico and found yourself on the wrong end of a three-day cavity search. Remember how you had to make up a story about attending your Great Grandmother’s funeral in Paducah, Ky., for your editor so he’d give you a pass on your column? Remember man. Remember! Snap out of it man! Get you to a typewriter.” That’s right. It never happened. It was like I was in a dream and dreaming while in a dream and dreaming. I’m awake now and ready to write a column on mint juleps. I may have missed the opportunity to offer my cocktail in time for the event renowned for copious consumption of mint juleps, but I am quite on time to offer a refreshing summertime libation perfect for inducing extended lunch breaks and incestuous back yard brawls. Here’s how to make it.

Famous Apricot Mint Julep Ingredients: 2.5 oz. quality Bourbon 1 oz. Honey-mint simple syrup* 1 pitted Apricot Crushed ice Apricot slice for garnish Mint for garnish Method: In the bottom of a mixing glass, muddle one pitted apricot. Add your favorite quality Bourbon and the honey mint simple syrup. Drop in some ice cubes and shake vigorously. Double strain the mixture into your favorite glass or pewter mug. Now add some crushed ice until your mug is about half full. Stir with a bar spoon until your mug starts to frost. Top off with more crushed ice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of apricot. Consume until you are sleepy and ready to dream that motorists in Albuquerque will someday know how to make a safe and proper left-hand turn. *To make honey-mint simple syrup, combine one cup of premium local honey with one cup of piping hot water. Stir until the honey dissolves completely in the water. Add one large handful of fresh mint to the hot honey water. Let steep for an hour, then place it in your refrigerator overnight. Remove the mint and strain through a fine mesh colander. Randy Kolesky can be spotted around town most mornings, breakfast liquor drink in hand. Or you can find him tending bar at Artichoke Cafe.

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DRINK

Chocolate or caramel beer notes? Thank malt

while ago in this space, I presented a rough and dirty guide to hops, one of the major flavoring and bittering agents in beer. This time I would like to look at one of the other crucial ingredients in beer: malt. Malt is what provides food for yeast and creates some of the sweet flavors in beer. Malting itself is a process of germinating grains by soaking them in water, then drying them. This converts the grain’s starches into varying levels of sugars, and this malted grain then feeds the yeast in the beer-making process. There are several styles and types of malt with wonderful descriptors like “chocolate” and “peated” and not-as-exciting “American Pale six-row.” Specialty malts are kilned, which is a process of heating a germinated malt to stop its growth and thus render it shelf-stable. The major categories of specialty malts are light, caramel, dark and roasted. Light specialty malts are kilned at higher temperatures than non-specialty base malts (basic malts), thus giving a fuller malt aroma, flavor and even a deeper color to the finished beer. Vienna and Munich malts are great examples of these and are used in some of the beers at La Cumbre Brewing Company. Pale ale malt is another malt in this family. It is common among traditional British ales and can lead to a “sweet creamed corn aroma,” which is just a beautiful descriptor. The other common malt in this family is the lager malt, which has a higher protein content than other malts due to the thickness in husks (not to get too technical, but two-row has thinner husks than six-row) and

can add a bit of haziness to a beer. Caramel malts are made by kilning the malt in very controlled temperatures. This causes the starches to convert to sugars and then to caramelize. The carefully controlled temperature is what determines the color depth and the degree to which the caramelization actually occurs. The color and flavor profiles vary from light to very rich amber, and from light caramel to burnt sugar. The lighter the caramel malt, the softer the malt flavor will be, while the darker the caramel, the sweeter the taste will be. Something I had no idea about before I researched malts for this column: This caramelized malt family is used to improve foam stability. Dark malts, necessary for stouts, are kilned at such high temperatures they are unable to convert starches to sugars. The upside of this is they have great coloring and flavoring quality. The coloring and flavoring ability is also highly intense, so smaller amounts are generally used to color and flavor a beer. Roasted malts generally fall into two categories: chocolate and black. Chocolate malts are actually on the lighter end and retain a lot of the malt’s aromatics and sweetness. Chocolate

malts usually give a nutty, roasted flavor to the beer and are necessary for porters and stouts, but they also are often used in browns and even dark lagers. Black malt is roasted at such a high temperature that they barely have any malt flavor at all. These malts are used to create dry, burnt flavors as well as a different type of bitterness than that of hops. There it is. I may have skimmed over some of the finer details and skipped a few things (base malts), but this is a very general introduction to malts, malting and such. Like hops, malts are among the choices our hometown brewers have to make when brewing your favorite beer. And we should appreciate their efforts, as has livability.com, which recently put Albuquerque at No. 1 for “unexpected beer cities.” Congrats to all of our brewers! Much of beer’s sweeter flavor profiles comes from any number of varied malts. Dark roasted malts are used to create standout craft beer Cutthroat Porter by Colorado’s Odell Brewery, but malt ranges from light to caramel to chocolate and peated. PHOTO BY WES NAMAN

Seth Hall is head barman at the Albuquerque Press Club, where his fondness for malt-forward, chocolate and caramel beers is evident in the sophisticated tap selection.

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ART/MUSIC Albuquerque Folk Festival Participate in the joy of playing music, singing, dancing and learning during this fun weekend of folk music. 10a-11p, Sat., Jun. 7 ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON MUSEUM 9201 BALLOON MUSEUM NE, 505.301.2822

$20/$15 (Sen.)/$5 (ages 12-18)/FREE (age 11 and under) abqfolkfest.org

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chools are just about set to shut their doors for the summer, and kids are gearing up for a warm season of fun. Fun, that is, if you know when and where the coolest activities are. In the following pages, Local iQ offers a list of things for kids to do in the summer months, some with the parents and many without. Consider it a guide to keep harried parents sane and aimless youth focused, happy and busy. It’s not a comprehensive list, but we’re sure you’ll find some ideas here that are worth adding to your calendar. Enjoy your family, enjoy your summer!

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden Summer Nights Concert Series The Summer Nights musical concerts feature the music of local and regional artists surrounded by the beauty of the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. Take your blankets, chairs and picnics out and make yourself comfortable. Jun. 12-Aug. 28 7p every Thu. 2601 CENTRAL NW, 505.764.6200

$10, $5 sen., $3 kids cabq.gov/biopark/ garden

Harwood Summer Art Camp This art camp groups children with accomplished instructors to participate in exciting activities that expand their artistic horizons. Imaginations are unleashed through classes in ceramics, painting, theater, music and more. The camp is for kids grades 1-9. Jun. 2-13 & 16-27; Jul. 7-18; Jul. 2-Aug. 1 2 week full day: $450 2 week half day: $250 harwoodartcenter.org

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Hummingbird Music Camp

Route 66 Summerfest

Providing musical direction for all levels of players, the music camp helps musicians hone their skills. The art camp offers a variety of projects and medias for kids to explore, and the chess camp provides expert instruction and tournaments.

This mile-long stretch of free fun will feature up to 25 musical acts on three stages. It is fun for the whole family with market booths featuring crafts, food trucks and kids’ activities.

MUSIC & ART WEEKS:

FREE rt66central.com

May 25-Jul. 20

2-10:30p, Sat., Jul. 19 CENTRAL AVENUE IN NOB HILL

Jun. 8-Jun. 15 $585 hummingbirdmusic camp.org

7:30p, Fri., Jun. 13-Aug. 8 903 10TH SW, 505.764.6200

$10/$5 (Sen., Mem.) /$3 (age 3 and older) /FREE (2 and under) cabq.gov/biopark/zoo

ABQ BioPark Zoo Father’s Day Fiesta Take Dad to listen to some great Latin music and have a wild time! Enjoy booths from local businesses and prize giveaways. 1-5p, Sun., Jun. 15 ABQ BIOPARK ZOO 903 10TH SW, 505.764.6200

$9/$4 (Chi., Sen.) cabq.gov/biopark/zoo

10a, Thu. Jun. 5 FREE (w/ admission) cabq.gov/biopark/ aquarium

104 HUMMINGBIRD, JEMEZ SPRINGS, 575.829.3060

For almost two decades, the zoo has provided entertainment for the whole family and a way to get outside on warm summer nights. The concert series showcases regional, national and international talent from different genres.

Celebrate the world’s oceans and our connection to the sea with the ABQ BioPark. The aquarium offers a way to discover the wealth of diverse and beautiful ocean creatures and habitats. 2601 CENTRAL NW, 505.764.6200

CHESS WEEK:

ABQ BioPark Zoo Concert Series

ABQ BioPark Aquarium World Oceans Day

Bosque Moonlight Hike

SCIENCE/ NATURE ABQ BioPark Aquarium Overnight Pack your pillows and pajamas for the ultimate sleepover by exploring the aquarium at night, learning about ocean animals and their nighttime behavior. 7p, Fri., Aug. 22-8a, Sat., Aug. 23 2601 CENTRAL NW, 505.764.6200

$30 cabq.gov/biopark/ aquarium

ABQ BioPark Aquarium Even in the desert there is room for aquatic animals. The Albuquerque BioPark Aquarium houses numerous marine species in a fun and educational environment. 2601 CENTRAL NW, 505.764.6200

$7 cabq.gov/biopark/ aquarium

Take your flashlight and your sense of adventure along for this guided tour of the Bosque wetlands, sponsored by the City of Albuquerque. Discover the active nightlife of bats, owls and other nocturnal animals. Tours start as the Tingley Beach Cafe Train Station. 7:30-9p, Tue., Jun. 17, Jul. 15; 7-8:30p, Tue., Aug. 19 505.848.7180

$10/$5 (children & seniors)

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden Butterfly Pavilion Opening Nothing says summertime like hundreds of beautiful butterflies fluttering around you. Celebrate the seasonal opening of the PNM Butterfly Pavilion with this immersive exhibit and other hands-on stations and activities. 9a-5p, Fri., May 23 ABQ BIOPARK BOTANIC GARDEN 2601 CENTRAL NW, 505.848.7112

FREE (w/ admission) cabq.gov/biopark/ garden

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden Night Walk

ABQ BioPark Zoo Roar & Snore

Explore the wonders of nightfall in Albuquerque while taking a guided tour through the Botanic Garden in search of night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals and night pollinators.

The Girl Scouts of New Mexico will pack the zoo to learn about conservation efforts in the animal kingdom while doing arts and crafts, and celebrating friendship.

7:30-9p, Tue., Jul. 22

903 10TH SW, 505.764.6200

Sat., Sun., Jun. 14, 15

2601 CENTRAL NW, 505.848.7180

$40 cabq.gov/biopark/zoo

$10/$6 (children & seniors) cabq.gov/biopark/ garden

Camp BioPark Join the ABQ BioPark to explore the fascinating world of plants and animals at these weekly camps. Kids will learn about science through hands-on activities, games and art at both the zoo and the aquarium and botanic gardens. ABQ BIOPARK ZOO 903 10TH SW, 505.764.6200 ABQ BIOPARK AQUARIUM AND BOTANIC GARDENS 2601 CENTRAL NW, 505.764.6200

Prices vary cabq.gov/ culturalservices/ biopark

Clear Mind Camp Activities for this camp are based on Buddhist teachings and show kids how to practice awareness and compassion through role-plays, games, carpentry, art, music and wilderness skills. Jun. 10-16 (ages 8-13) SANDIA MOUNTAIN RETREATS 505.750.3653

$250 clearmindschool.org/ summercamp

ABQ BioPark Zoo Twilight Tour Delve into the world of plants and animals at Camp BioPark taking place all summer long. Register for classes online at cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/families/camp-biopark.

Camp Shaver YMCA

¡Explora! Toddler Time

Located in the inspiring Jemez Mountains, Camp Shaver offers a beautiful and unique setting for kids ages 7-14 to develop character and have an absolute blast during weeklong themed sessions.

Every Monday, ¡Explora! opens early for Toddler Time, where kids 4 and younger can enjoy Explora’s exhibits, story time, and music jams with and adult companion.

Hunger Games Jun. 1-7 Avengers Jun. 8-14 Pirates Jun. 15-21 BIG Fun Jun. 22-28 Harry Potter Jul. 6-12 Food Jul. 13-19 Mystery Jul. 20-26 Star Wars Jul. 27-Aug. 2

9-11a, Mondays 1701 MOUNTAIN NW, 505.224.8341

FREE (w/ admission) explora.us

Museum of Natural History and Science With its changing exhibits and colorful IMAX theater, this museum is always worth visiting with kids over the summer. 1801 MOUNTAIN NW, 505.841.2800

$4-$10 nmnaturalhistory.org

Warm summer nights bring out nocturnal animals that can’t be seen in the daytime. Come along on the Twilight Tour to try to spot them. 6:30p, Tuesdays: Jun. 10, Jul. 8, 29, Aug. 5 903 10TH SW, 505.764.6200

abq.gov/biopark/zoo

Tingley Beach Tingley Beach does its best to provide New Mexicans with a beach-like experience. It offers three fishing lakes, a model boating pond, food services, pedal boat and bicycle rental services. 1800 TINGLEY SW, 505.768.2000

FREE cabq.gov/biopark/ tingley

Tingley Beach Free Fishing Day

No license is required to enjoy fishcampshaver.org ing on National Free ABQ BioPark Fishing Day. Children Zoo ¡Explora! will be introduced to Summer Camps The zoo is always fly-fishing and gain putting on great hands-on experience ¡Explora! is turning events and activities, with knot tying, fly classrooms into sumbut it ramps them up making, casting, and mer camps for ages over the summer to education tables. All 4-15. Week-long provide daily famfishing supplies will classes in science, ily fun and special be provided. technology and art events for visitors. will immerse kids in 7a-8p, Sat., Jun. 7 903 10TH SW, the world of hands1800 TINGLEY SW, 505.764.6200 505.768.2000 on learning and fun. $7/$3 (Chi., Sen.) 505.480.7417

Weekly, May 27-Aug. 7 1701 MOUNTAIN NW, 505.224.8341

abq.gov/biopark/zoo

FREE cabq.gov/biopark/ tingley

$10-$150 weekly camps, $5-$40 day camps explora.us

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RECREATION New Mexico Stars Tired of baseball games over the summer? Experience a change of pace by attending an indoor football game for the New Mexico Stars, NM’s own professional indoor football team. SANTA ANA STAR CENTER 3001 CIVIC CENTER CIRCLE NE, RIO RANCHO 505.891.7318

$5-$55 nmstars-lsfl.com gonmstars.com

Cyclecross Camp Ages 10-16 are invited to attend the City of Albuquerque’s Cyclecross Camp. Kids must take a snack, lunch, plenty of water and their own bike to participate in the exhilarating camp.

Albuquerque Isotopes Independence Day Celebration Baseball is America’s past time, so what better way to celebrate America’s birthday than with an Isotopes game? The fireworks show after the game will be spectacular, as always. 6:05p, Fri., Jul. 4 1601 AVENIDA CESAR CHAVEZ SE, 505.924.2255

$7-$25 albuquerquebaseball.com

Highland Pool Cool off this summer at Highland’s large indoor pool open to the public. You can enjoy lap runs, diving boards and an outdoor wading pool. Children younger than 10 need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Open daily 6a-8p 400 JACKSON SE, 505.256.2096

8a-noon, Jul. 28-Aug. 1 BALLOON FIESTA PARK 5500 BALLOON FIESTA, 505.768.5328

$50

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The City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Dept. will hold Cyclecross Camp for kids age 10-16 from Jul. 28 to Aug. 1

Eisenhower Pool This 25-yard outdoor pool features two small slides and plenty of water to swim in. It is the perfect pool for children and adults alike. Open Memorial Day through mid-August 11001 CAMERO NE, 505.291.6292

Sunport Pool This refreshing outdoor pool is a 40-meter-by22-yard body of fun. It is the most convenient spot for Nob Hill/University dwellers to swim. Open Memorial Day through mid-August 2033 COLUMBIA SE, 505.848.1398

Los Altos Pool This 25-meter indoor pool boasts a UV-sanitation system and a separate wading pool. Los Altos Pool is located right next to a skate park and softball field for a whole day of fun. Adult must accompany children younger than 10. Open Memorial Day through Aug. 11 10100 LOMAS NE, 505.291.6290

$.25-$2.25

Wells Park Spray Pad Check out this spray park for aquatic fun without the pool. With several water features, it is the perfect place for kids to play and splash around on hot summer days. Lifeguards will be on duty. Jun. 9-Aug. 3 500 MOUNTAIN NW, 505.848.1390

$.25-$1.50

Cliff’s Amusement Park

iT’Z On especially hot days, get out of the sun without hampering fun. iT’Z offers indoor rides, arcade games, mini-bowling and a buffet to keep kids entertained for hours. 4595 SAN MATEO NE, 505.883.3677

Starting at $14.99 itzusa.com

Hinkle Family Fun Center A world of fun awaits when children enter Hinkle’s doors. Go-karts, laser tag, mini-golf, tons of arcade games, bumper boats, a climbing wall and a bungee jump trampoline are a few of the things that kids can look forward to with a visit to Hinkle. 12931 INDIAN SCHOOL NE, 505.299.3100

Prices vary hinklefamily funcenter.com

Gravity Park Blow off some steam this summer by bouncing off the walls at Gravity Park. Filled with trampolines and foam pits, it is the perfect place to take kids or friends for a few hours of bouncy fun. 5300 EAGLE ROCK NE, 505.407.0954

$8-$20 gravitypark.us

Xtreme Recreation This City of Albuquerque-sponsored three-day series includes a day of rock climbing, a day of rappelling and a day of caving, all taking place at different sites throughout New Mexico for ages 11-17. Packages are available for beginner, intermediate and advanced adventurers. Transportation and gear is included.

Home of the much-loved roller coaster The Rattler, Cliff’s provides fun and adventure 8a-5p, Jun. 16-Aug. 6 for children and 505.768.5328 adults. With exciting $60 rides, a water park and food, it is the perfect place to spend the day this summer. 4800 OSUNA NE, 505.881.9373

$25 cliffs.net

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A weekend touring art museums in Taos yields history and surprises, like the beautiful Fechin House (right), built 1927-1933 by artist Nicolas Fechin, who was a master wood carver and also a skilled painter. At left is his 1933 oil-on-canvas portrait of his daughter entitled “Eya in Peasant Blouse,” currently on display at the house, which today serves as the Taos Art Museum.

Have art, will travel A weekend of museum hopping by foot brings the history of Taos to life BY MIKE ENGLISH

or many of us, the term “summer adventure” evokes images of scaling mountain peaks and riding class-five rapids under sunny blue skies. But sometimes adventure can be as simple as getting out of town for a weekend as a way to alter our perspective. That’s what drove me to Taos recently. Certainly there are plenty of outdoor adventures available in and around this fabled northern New Mexico town, from rafting the Rio Grande to climbing the state’s highest mountain, the omnipresent Wheeler Peak (elevation 13,167 feet). But rather than tackling the Taos Box (river rats know what that term means), I found myself exploring another path of adventure — the rich artistic history of Taos, which runs deep and wide. My companion and I arrived on a Friday evening at the Historic Taos Inn, where we had booked our two-night stay. To experience the heart of Taos, there are few lodging options better than this inn. Listed on the U.S. and New Mexico registers of historic places, the Taos Inn was built in 1936, almost on top of the town’s main drag, Paseo del Pueblo Norte, and just a short stroll from the Taos Plaza.

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The inn would serve as a centrally located touchstone throughout our weekend, and indeed, you can experience much of Taos on foot from its doors. That’s what we planned on this visit, for we were in search of art — specifically, art museums. As befitting a town with Native American and Hispanic artistic traditions that stretch back centuries, and an artistic heritage that has drawn international artists like bees to honey for more than 100 years, Taos is flush with art museums. Some of these are artist homes from the early 20th century that have been preserved, and some, like the Harwood Museum of Art, are world-class museums that could stand on any Manhattan street corner (if only adobe and stucco buildings were built there). After getting settled our first night at the Taos Inn, eating an elk burger and gourmet chile rellenos at the inn’s Doc Martin Restaurant (seriously, order the chile rellenos), then wandering afoot to Taos’ primary nightlife spot The Alley Cantina, we got a full night’s sleep and fueled up for our day of museum hopping by walking to the Taos Diner for breakfast. Advice from our Doc Martin’s waitress led us to this breakfast and lunch spot,

which was packed both mornings with Taos residents — yes, we would return the next day as well. There are actually two Taos Diners - I and II, with the same menu. We went to Diner I. My California benedict, with its fresh avocado and tomato slices, was breakfast perfection, particularly the flawlessly tangy hollandaise. Whatever you order here, you can’t go wrong. First stop on our museum tour was the E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum. Ernest Blumenschein initially visited Taos in 1898 on a sketching trip and was so struck by the place that, after studying and working in Paris where he met his wife, Mary Greene, the couple permanently moved to the then remote town in 1919. Blumenshchein, noted for his bold and robust paintings of Southwest landscapes and people, went on to help found the Taos Society of Artists Their home is lovely; it’s a rambling pueblo-style abode carefully preserved to reflect how it would have been in the early 20th century, complete with original furniture. The Blumenscheins were both artists, and the house is replete with stylish, artistic touches. I particularly enjoyed the elegant library room and Ernest Blumenschein’s studio. The house is a Taos must-see. Next up, and just down the street, is the Harwood Museum of Art. Burt and Elizabeth Harwood, another artistic couple, were the creators of this elegant

structure, turning a complex of small adobe buildings into a grand two-story home by 1918. When Burt Harwood died in 1922, his wife and a group of Taos artists formed the nonprofit Harwood Foundation to make the site an art museum and educational center. The University of New Mexico has operated the museum since 1935, and today it is a stunning and wellpreserved example of Pueblo-style and Spanish revival architecture. Even more importantly, it is the home of worldclass art. We were lucky to see the last day of a Ken Price exhibit. The Los Angeles artist was a friend of actor and former Taos resident Dennis Hopper. After stopping into The Gorge restaurant on Taos Plaza for a bite and a pint (a very comfortable spot owned and operated by Albuquerque’s Roessler family, of Zinc/Seasons/Savoy renown), we walked north a few blocks to the Taos Art Museum at Fechin House. It is one of my favorite spots in New Mexico. Nicolai Fechin trained as an artist in his hometown of St. Petersburg, Russia, in the 1890s. Fechin’s paintings were sought after by galleries worldwide, and by 1923, he had moved to New York to further his career. He was originally invited to Taos in 1926 by resident and consummate patron of the arts, Mabel Dodge Lujan. By 1927, he had moved there with his wife and daughter. Fechin’s greatest piece of art, in my opinion, is the house he built in Taos from 1927 to 1933. A master wood carver, he added elements of his Russian heritage to the two-story home and combined it with the Spanish and Native American style that he embraced upon moving to Taos. Fechin’s meticulous artistic vision and eye for architectural symmetry and beauty is evident throughout the house, which has been carefully preserved and managed by the Taos Art Museum. Exhibits of Taos artist paintings

cycle through this space. Fechin’s own paintings are currently on display through the end of the summer. That night, again on the recommendation of a local, we ate dinner at the Guadalajara Grill. With two locations in town, all I can say is you must eat at this authentic Mexican restaurant. I had one of the best fish tacos I’ve ever eaten in New Mexico. There’s nothing quite like it in Albuquerque.

Travel notes: Historic Taos Inn and Doc Martin’s Restaurant 125 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, 575.758.2233 taosinn.com

The Alley Cantina 121 Teresina, 575.758.2121 alleycantina.com

Taos Diner I & II 908 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, 575.758.2374 216 B Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, 575.751.1989 taosdiner.com

E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum 222 Ledoux, 575.758.0505 taoshistoricmuseums.org

Harwood Museum of Art

238 Ledoux, 575.758.9826 After another harwoodmuseum.org comfortable night at Taos Art Museum at the Taos Inn, we made Fechin House one more museum 227 Paseo del Pueblo stop before heading Norte, 575.758.2690 home. The Millicent taosartmuseum.org Rogers Museum Guadalajara Grill 822 Paseo del Pueblo is named after the Norte, 575.737.0816 famed Standard Oil 1384 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, heiress who moved 575.751.0063 to Taos in 1947, after guadalajaragrilltaos.com a well-publicized Millicent Rogers breakup with actor Museum 1504 Millicent Rogers, Clark Gable. The 575.758.2462 sprawling museum millicentrogers.org houses a remarkable collection of Native American art, including pottery, basketry, jewelry and Navajo rugs.

Ending our trip by perusing exhibits of some of Taos’ earliest forms of art seemed like a fitting note to our departure. The artistic heritage of Taos is indeed deep, and I feel like my exploration of it has only just begun.

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Lone Star psychedelia What better excuse for a road trip to Austin than non-stop music? STORY & PHOTOS BY KRISTIN KURENS & RONNIE REYNOLDS

e never considered attending a music festival until last year when we stumbled upon Austin Psych Fest, now in its seventh year. We love to travel and see live music, so the opportunity to take a road trip to Austin, the “Live Music Capital of the World,” was a great opportunity to experience both. Three full days of stellar bands playing at the breathtaking Carson Creek Ranch was a psychedelic music lover’s dream. Of late, Austin is drumming up quite the base of psychedelic rock bands and the culture that comes with it. San Francisco in the 1960s was the center of the psychedelic movement, and to a lesser extent still is. However, Austin may very well be the center of 21st century psychedelia. The festival, which just completed its seventh year, is a lay-in-the-grass and soakin-the-music type of affair and the brainchild of Christian Bland and Alex Maas (members of Austin’s The Black Angels), who desired to create a psychedelic-centric party with international appeal.

Relaxing music The lineup at this year’s festival, which took place from May 2-4, was nothing short of outstanding. Featuring more than 70 bands in all, highlights included Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Horrors, The Zombies, Liars, Black Lips and Medicine, as well as Unknown Mortal Orchestra and ’90s comeback acts Loop and Bardo Pond (just to name a few). Local food, drinks, jewelry and wares were on sale (among the expected band merchandise). Attendees sat on hammocks, swung from trees or kicked back by the vast Colorado River that runs through the ranch in between sets. The festival offered three stages in all. The small amphitheater-style “Elevation Stage”

In Austin, Texas, one is never too far from a plethora of music, food and festivals. One such festival is the annual Austin Psych Fest (left), and though there are many restaurants throughout the city, the food truck culture is thriving, giving Austinites and tourists funky alternatives such as Ms P’s Electric Cock.

hovered at the edge of the river and was adorned with trippy lights that played off of the water and trees after sunset. The Levitation Tent was a little more intense; the setting feels closer, louder and more intimate. The Reverberation Stage housed the larger acts and could easily be viewed from several vantage points. Finding the right digs A pertinent question when traveling is always where to stay: a hotel, or more affordable and increasingly popular house rentals found through websites such as VRBO.com or Airbnb.com? Finding it difficult to decide between a hotel room, or something more cozy, we chose to dabble in a little of both. Airbnb.com can be tempting, with affordable rates in great locations and quiet neighborhoods. Visitors are rewarded with the feeling of actually living in the city rather than simply being a tourist. We arrived in Austin on a Friday afternoon, with just enough time to check out our first accommodation, a casita set behind a main house in South Austin, a neighborhood currently undergoing gentrification. There’s an abundance of change and growth, but given our host and room, it was easy to feel at home. Jackie, our host, left plenty of supplies useful for an outdoor music festival, including ear plugs, blankets and sunscreen. Though there was a pantry of food available if needed, we opted for the taco truck less than a block away. Given the intense schedule of a music festival — we watched at least 10 bands on Saturday alone — the neighborhood taco truck concept, of which Austin boasts many, was a welcome sight Saturday morning with glorious and restorative (and somehow missing from Albuquerque) breakfast tacos. Music in the air The opening night of the festival proved as fun and exhausting as we had expected. We caught sets by psych legends The Zombies,

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The Black Angels and Black Lips. Rest and restoration was our theme for Saturday morning and afternoon so we could amply prepare for the evening festivities. Saturday night was the biggest draw for us. The killer lineup had us moving quickly among the three stages from 5p until 1a. A quick sprucing-up Travel notes: and a five-minute drive early Saturday Austin Psych afternoon got us to Fest downtown Austin CARSON CREEK RANCH and the infamous 9507 SHERMAN 6th Street. We austinpsychfest.com APF is an outdoor skirted through the festival. Be prepared Pecan St. Festival for 80- to 90-degree temps, cool evenings, — Pecan St. is the dusty air and former name for the possibility of the now famous downpours. Dates for next year’s will be 6th St. — full announced soon on of beer, patrons austinpsychfest.com. and vendors, but Russian House having only so NaZdorovye much energy for 307 E 5TH, 512.428.5442 festivities, we bit.ly/russianhousetx sought quieter Taqueria Las settings. Rosas S. 1ST ST. & NORMANDY Stumbling upon bit.ly/lasrosas a hidden gem is Hotel San Jose arguably the most 1316 S. CONGRESS, exciting aspect of 800.574.8897 traveling for us. The sanjosehotel.com Russian House Café Gemma Love’s illuminated itself. Jamaican Our host and server, Cuisine 1318 S. Congress, Katya, graciously 512.731.0131 gave us a taste of gemma-love.com cold borsch and educated us on the extensive infused vodka menu. When you enter The Russian House Café, you feel you are no longer in the U.S. but in a homey café in the heart of Moscow. Borsch, dumplings, blinis and infused-vodka cocktails may very well get you through anything, especially a rigorous music festival schedule. Speaking of rigorous, just how does one CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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recuperate from hours (nay — days) of standing, cheering, dancing and generally rocking out among crowds of music aficionados and clouds of dust? Check into a courtyard suite at the Hotel San Jose on the famous S. Congress stretch. Nap on the modern black leather couch, sit on the Herman Miller chair at the desk under the portrait of Bob Dylan and type some thoughts onto a manual Remington typewriter (courtesy of the front desk). Enjoy the view of the pool from the bed through huge windows while in the privacy of shaded greenery. Sit on the leather cushions of the balcony while enjoying the cool breeze and plenty of people-watching while under the shaded patio. While you’re at it, grab some curried goat from Gemma’s Caribbean food truck (1/2 a block south) and apply libations liberally. Bask in the memories of live psychedelia lit up in colored lights under the blue Texas sky fading into dusk and nightfall. We had every intention of attending the third and final day of the festival when

When it’s right around the corner, why not grab a breakfast taco from Austin food truck Taqueria Las Rosas before making your way to one of the numerous music festivals the city hosts year round.

we checked into the Hotel San Jose. The cool modernity of the hotel, however, held us under its sway. The lure of simple and clean comfort proved greater than a third day of live, dusty music. A hard choice, to be sure, but no regrets here. We’ll be dreaming of that courtyard suite for months to come.

The three-day Xtreme Recreation series, sponsored by the City of Albuquerque includes rock climbing, rappelling and caving for kids aged 11 to 17. Transportation and gear is included. The series takes place from Jun. 16-Aug. 6. Cost is $60. Call 505.768.5328 for more information.

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ABC Library Summer Reading Program

READING/ EDUCATION UNM Continuing Ed Summer Camps and Classes From sports to law, music, engineering, theater, film and architecture, golf and yoga, there are camps and classes to pique every child’s interest at UNM’s Continuing Ed Summer Programs. Jun. 2-Aug. 2 1634 UNIVERSITY NE, 505.277.0698

$35-$335 ce.unm.edu/ enrichment/youth

Be part of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library’s Summer Reading Program. Children, teens and adults can register, read, earn prizes and attend special events. Stop by a local library to sign up. May 31-Jul. 25 abclibrary.org

Guitar Lessons Mikey Baker, longtime local musician, is offering weekly guitar lessons all summer at Warehouse 21. All ages are welcome to come and meet like-minded musicians and learn a new skill. Classes will be offered for beginner, intermediate and advanced shredders. 4:30-6p, Fridays WAREHOUSE 21 1614 PASEO DE PERALTA, SANTA FE, 505.989.4423

$10 (under 21)/$20 (over 21) warehouse21.org

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Le Chat Lunatique, Albuquerque’s straightest path to a dose of Django Reinhart-style gypsy jazz, has evolved during its decade of existence from your average band-about-town to a world-traveling outfit known for its talent and feverish rhythms.

Swing gypsies traditional Reinhardt covers, of course, with Le Chat’s signature auditory stamp. ne of the most beautiful things about Sandlin told me that Le Chat had an opportunity music is the process of discovery. Gypsy to record in a true Django style: “Manny Rettinger, jazz and Django Reinhardt led me down such a path many years ago. Reinhardt, studio recording engineer and recording arts teacher at UNM, came to us and said he wanted to record the 1930s Belgian-born, French-raised gypsy the band live. No over-dubs, no fixes, no fillers. We guitarist of Romanian heritage, had raw, innate set up in Keller Hall (on the UNM campus) and talent for tapping into the mysteries of rhythm, soul and darkness to create music that was infectious. He recorded, so the album is completely live and in the honor of Django, both in capturing became an icon in jazz culture, the raw essence of the band and in the inspiring musicians and bands sense that all tracks are Django tunes.” around the globe, including PREVIEW Albuquerque’s own celebrated Le The production on Swing Gitan is Le Chat Chat Lunatique. indeed gorgeous and clear, highlighting the music and talent of each member Le Chat formed in 2005 in Lunatique beautifully. Every brush on the drums, Albuquerque and has since CD RELEASE WITH WILDWOOD AND every guitar note, every single element been infusing the local — and CACTUS TRACTOR of Le Chat is clear and well-spaced. The global — scene with what is 4-8:30p, Sun., May 18 pacing feels right, too, winding through best described in the band’s MARBLE BREWERY toe-tapping, fast-paced songs to slower, own words as “filthy, mangy 111 MARBLE NW, 505.243.2739 sweeter tracks and back. jazz.” Le Chat is comprised of FREE New Mexico native and worldly Two Le Chat releases precede this one. lechatlunatique.com marblebrewery.com traveler Muni Kulasinghe on Demonic Lovely from 2008 showcased violin and vocals, classically the band’s songwriting talents, blending trained John Sandlin on guitar gypsy jazz with pop, doo-wop and and vocals, Jared Putnam on country in a tight, danceable collection. bass and Fernando Garavito, by way of Columbia, 2009’s Under the Covers (Vol. 1) featured covers on drums. Together they produce a sound that is spun into “Le-Chat-ified” arrangements. immediately fresh and new, yet steeped in nostalgic Though several years have passed since the band’s Django-style roots. last release, the band has been anything but inactive. I had the privilege of speaking with guitarist Sandlin Le Chat can be found pounding out songs and about the band’s new album, Swing Gitan (gitan pleasing the hearts and feet of dancers in the local is French for “gypsy”). The album is a tribute to scene at venues like Scalo Il Bar, Zinc’s Cellar Bar Django Reinhardt and gypsy jazz, a study in the and the Pueblo Harvest Cafe. The band’s following is fervent and loyal. Le Chat has been consistently tradition and fervor of the genre. The tracks are

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Ali Rae ACOUSTIC 6-9p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette Rog Bates COMEDY SINGER 9p KGB Club DJ GOTH INDUSTRIAL 10p,

Le Chat Lunatique marks its first decade with new, raw release of traditional Django Reinhardt songs BY KRISTIN KURENS

Black Diamond Lounge, Vernon’s

lauded as best local band in Local iQ’s Smart List and the Weekly Alibi’s Best of Burque. I asked Sandlin how, if at all, the band’s process of putting songs together has changed since forming in 2005. The answer: Not much has changed in how they collaborate in almost 10 years of playing together. “Any one of us can pick a song and bring it to the band. We play it and let it come together. It’s a democratic process,” Sandlin explained, “which can be good but can also bog us down. Songs don’t move forward until we all agree on the sound and arrangement, which is why we have so much time in between releases. There’s no czar calling all the shots for the band.” Whatever they’re doing, it’s working well. Le Chat has toured stateside and to international locales like Central Asia and Columbia, and has been showcased in Django Festivals and South by Southwest in Austin. When I probed Sandlin about why the band remains in Albuquerque given its immense talent and international appeal, he was a bit taken aback. “It’s kind of weird when you get asked that question. I think because we were established here, we feel like it’s a great place to work and travel from. It allows us to maintain a base that we can then move from and tour from. We’ve also had such a great response from the community,” he said. “Albuquerque can put you in a bit of a velvet rut, can suck you in. It’s comfortable and you come to own that. Then there’s the Burque pride.” Damn straight there’s Burque pride when it comes to the feverish, talented rhythms of Le Chat Lunatique.

FREE

Blackwater Music New Years Day 7p, $8

Cooperage Oumar Konate MALI BLUES 7:30p, $22

Corrales Bistro Brewery Partners N Crime 6p, FREE

Cowgirl, Santa Fe Zoe Muth & the Lost High Rollers COSMIC AMERICANA 8p, FREE

Dirty Bourbon Casey Berry 9p, $5

Effex Nightclub Circus w/Chris de Jesus DJ 9p, TBD

El Farol, Santa Fe Guitarras Con Sabor 8p, FREE

Imbibe Throwback Thu. w/DJ Flo Fader 9p, FREE

Marcello’s Chophouse Karl Richardson LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Molly’s Twisted Owls 5:30pclose, FREE

Outpost JQ Whitcomb & Five Below CD RELEASE 7:30p, $15-$20

Q Bar Latin Gold DJ Quico 8pclose, TBD

Sister Bar Swollen Members, Madchild, Blueprint HIP HOP 8p, $10-$20

Sunshine Theater Iced Earth, Sabaton, Revamp METAL 7:30p, $18

Taos Inn Adobe Bar Brendan Devlin ACOUSTIC ROCK 7-10p, FREE

Tlur Pa, Sandia Casino DJ Cut & Huggy the Entertainer 8p-12a, FREE

LIV E MUSIC Zinc Cellar Bar Muncie CALI TWANG 9:30p-12a, FREE

FRI

Bien Shur, Sandia Casino

Teatro Paraguas Studio Cuban Night CUBAN ACAPELLA 7:30p, $10$12

Thunder Road, Rt. 66 Casino U4EA ROCK 9p, FREE

Kari Simmons Group 9p-1a, FREE

Tlur Pa, Sandia Casino

Black Diamond Lounge, Vernon’s

The Dirty Shades 5:307:30p In-A-Fect 9:30p1:30a, FREE

Shane Wallin SINGS 7:3010:30p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette

SAT

Seasons

Launchpad

Effex Nightclub

Q Bar

Le Chat Lunatique DIRTY JAZZ, 6:30p, FREE

Wild Wild Wets, Train Conductor 8p, TBD

Adieux Café w/Josh Burg DJ 9p, TBD

Latin Gold DJ Quico 8-close,TBD

Scalo Il Bar

Marcello’s Chophouse

La Cumbre Brewery

Tlur Pa, Sandia Casino

Los Unusual Suspects ACOUSTIC BLUES 8:30p, FREE

Taos Inn Adobe Bar Barrel House String Band PSYCH. JAZZ 7-10p, FREE

Teatro Paraguas Studio Cuban Night CUBAN 7:30p, $10-$12

Thunder Road, Rt. 66 Casino Mr. Black BLUES 9p, FREE

Michael Weaver LIVE JUKEBOX 7p Fresh Fridays w/DJ Cello & Guests HIP HOP 10p, FREE

Bien Shur, Sandia Casino

Casa Esencia

Kari Simmons Group 9p-1a, FREE

The Dirty Shades 6-8p In-A-Fect 9:30p-1:30a, FREE

Blackbird Buvette

Zinc Cellar Bar

DJ 9p-1:30a, $20/$10

Corrales Bistro Brewery Lightning Hall ACOUSTIC BLUES 6-8:30p, FREE

Cowgirl, Santa Fe Bill Hearne COUNTRY 5-7:30p Jay Boy Adams & Zenobia AMERICANA 8:30p, FREE

Dirty Bourbon Nathan Dean 9p, $5

Effex Nightclub DJ Stich & Josh Burg 9p, TBD

El Farol, Santa Fe Boom Roots Collective REGGAE 9p, $5

El Rey Keys ‘N’ KrateS HIP HOP 8p-1a, $10

Envy Nightlife, Rt. 66 Casino Eric Bellinger R&B 9p, $30

First Turn Lounge, Downs Casino Fat City LATIN SWING 9p-1a, FREE

Imbibe DJ Malik 10p, FREE

Lemoni Lounge Chris Dracup SOUL BLUES 7:30-10:30p, FREE

Low Spirits Stem Ivory 8p, $5

Marcello’s Chophouse

It Wasn’t Me w/ Jim Phillips MUSIC SHOWCASE 6p Close Contact DJ Kevan ’80S BEACH PARTY 10p, FREE

Black Diamond Lounge, Vernon’s The DCN Project R&B 7:30-10:30p, FREE

Cooperage Son Como Son CUBAN SALSA 9:30p $7

Corrales Bistro Brewery Thomas Cordova 6p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe The Santa Fe Chiles Dixie Jazz Band DIXIELAND 2-5p Jono Manson COUNTRY 8:30p, FREE

Dirty Bourbon Nathan Dean 9p, $5

Effex Nightclub Elevate w/DJ Devin, Chris de Jesus, Greg Garcia 9p, TBD

El Farol Santa Fe Flamenco Dinner 6:30p, $25 Sean Healen ROCK 9p, $5

First Turn Lounge, The Downs Fat City LATIN SWING 9p-1a, FREE

Imbibe

Tlur Pa, Sandia Casino

Anthony Leon & the Chain ALT COUNTRY 9:30p-12a, FREE

SUN

Blackbird Buvette Brunch, Patina Strings 12p Me, Myself, & I: A Night of Solo Music 7p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery The Woodpeckers 6p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe Cowgirl Brunch The Santa Fe Revue BLUEGRASS BLUES 12-3p Danny Shafer FOLK 8p, FREE

El Farol Santa Fe Nacha Mendez 6:30p, FREE

Il Vicino Canteen

The Kosmos Chatter Sunday Música Antigua MEDIEVIAL 10:30a, $5-$15

Marble Brewery

Immanuel Presbyterian Church

Mine Shaft Tavern, Madrid

La Cumbre Brewery

Mine Shaft Tavern

Floozy 7p, FREE

DJ Sass-a-Frass 5p DJ Icky Mac & Mesa Punk 8p, FREE

Launchpad

O’Niell’s Heights

Blindryve, The Chimpz, Walls Within 9:30p, $8

Molly’s

Legends Theater, Rt. 66 Casino UTE 8p, $10

Ned’s Bar and Grill

Lemoni Lounge

Blu Sol DANCE BAND 9p1a, FREE

Outpost Roust the House Teen Performance Night 7:30-9:30p, $3

Q Bar DJ Mike & Big Phil ’80S ’90S

9p-1:30a, FREE

Santa Ana Wine Bar Tijerina Band 5:308:30p, FREE

Scalo Il Bar Jazz Explosion 8:30p, FREE

Sister Bar

Fleetwood Mask TRIB-

Sina Soul SOUL 7:309:30p, FREE

O’Niell’s Nob Hill Jeez la Weez FOLK 4-7p, FREE

MON

Molly’s

Taos Inn Adobe Bar

Ned’s Bar and Grill

Steve Maase Project 1:30-5p, FREE Flashback 8p-12a, FREE

Q Bar DJ TOP 40 9:30p-1:30a, $10

TUE

Blackbird Buvette Groove the Dig w/Old School John DJ PUNK GLAM 10p, FREE

Taos Inn Adobe Bar

Blackbird Buvette Whiskey Business Karaoke KARAOKE 9p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery Mojo Suitcase 6p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe Cowgirl Karaoke w/Michele Leidig 9p, FREE

El Farol Santa Fe Tiho Dimitrov 8:30p, FREE

The Howlin’ Wolves, Bud Bronson & the Good Timers 9p, $5

Marcello’s Chophouse Sid Fendly LOUNGE 6:309:30p, FREE

Molly’s

Brickyard Pizza

Three Hole Punch 5:30pclose, FREE

Open Mic Night w/Chris Dracup 8:30p, FREE

Ned’s Bar and Grill Sammy D 6-9p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery

Tlur Pa, Sandia Casino

David McCullough 6p, FREE

DJ CUt & Huggy the Entertainer 8p-12a, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe

Taos Inn Adobe Bar

Johnny Ashby & Paul Adams UK BLUES 8p, FREE

Duel Brewing Rio BRAZILIAN 6-8P, FREE

El Farol, Santa Fe Canyon Road Blues Jam 8:30p, FREE

Il Vicino Canteen Cali Shaw Duo INDIE 6-9p, FREE

Imbibe DJ Automatic & Drummer Camilio Quiñones 9p, FREE

Isleta Amphitheater Journey & Steve Miller CLASSIC ROCK 6:45p, $46-$775

Low Spirits

Marilyn Hubbert 5:30pclose, FREE

Ned’s Bar and Grill Picosso 6-8p, FREE

Sister Bar Shlohmo 8p, $15

Sunshine Theater Stephen Ragga Marley REGGAE 7p, $27.50

Taos Inn Adobe Bar Salt & Pepper JAZZ BLUES 7-10p, FREE

Tlur Pa, Sandia Casino

Melissa Crabtree w/Kate Mann 7-10p, FREE

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Blackbird Buvette Sioux City Kid AMERICANA BLUES 7p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery Ancient Bones 6p, FREE

Gary Yamane 4-6p Brendan Devlin ACOUSTIC ROCK 7-10p, FREE

FRI

ABQ Museum Outpost Gala Maceo Parker 6:30-10p, $25$150

Bien Shur, Sandia Casino Kari Simmons Group 9p-1a, FREE

Blackbird Buvette Low Life DJ CATERwaul 6p, FREE

Casa Esencia DJ 9p-1:30a, $20/$10

Corrales Bistro Brewery Bad Katz Blues Band 6p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe Benyaro INDIE ACOUSTIC 5-7p Busy+The Crazy 88 SCI FI JAZZ 8:30p, FREE

Cowgirl, Santa Fe

Dirty Bourbon

50 Watt Whale POP ROCK 8p, FREE

Stephanie Eason 9p, $5

Effex Nightclub

Dirty Bourbon

DJ Stitch & Josh Burg 9p, TBD

Stephanie Eason 9p, $5

Effex Nightclub Circus w/ Chris de Jesus DJ 9p, TBD

El Farol, Santa FE Guitarras Con Sabor 8p, FREE

Imbibe Throwback Thursdays DJ Flo Fader 9p, FREE

James A. Little Theater Dave Grusin JAZZ 6:30p,

Launchpad Devin the Dude, Berner, Potluck HIP HOP 7p, $16

Marcello’s Chophouse Karl Richardson LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Molly’s Bella Luca 5:30p-close, FREE

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El Farol Santa Fe The Gruve ROCK 9p, FREE

First Turn Lounge, The Downs Gonzalo TRAD. SPANISH 9p-1a, FREE

Imbibe The Woohabs 6p DJ Malik 10p, FREE

Launchpad Metalissa BENEFIT SHOW Black Maria 9p, $5

Marble Brewery Groove Session ROCKNSOUL 8-11p, FREE

Marcello’s Chophouse Karl Richardson Duo LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE CONTINUED ON 24

DJ Cut & Huggy the Entertainer 8p-12a, FREE

Zinc Cellar Bar Sean Ashby GUITARMAN 8-11:30p, FREE

Art Bar

Sunshine Theater

Marcello’s Chophouse

Crawdaddy Blues Fest 12-11p, $15

Taos Inn Adobe Bar

WED

David Castro Band BRIT. BLUES 7-10p, FREE

Mine Shaft Tavern, Madrid

Low Spirits

Open Mic w/ Kate Mann 6:30p, FREE

Quintessence CHORAL 3p, $5-$15

Heather Luttrell & the Possumden FUNKYFOLK 8-11p, FREE

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

Taos Inn Adobe Bar

St. John’s United Methodist Church

Marble Brewery

Eric McFadden 8p, $10

Welcome to Dillaville, Bizarre Ride, Slimkid Tre HIP HOP 8p $20 Deerfield Bobby 4-6p También SKA FUNK 7-10p, FREE

Red Light Ramblers 4-7p, FREE

Devildriver, Whitechapel, Carnifix METAL 5:30p, $20

Low Spirits

Keith Sanchez SONGWRITER 8p, FREE

Molly’s

Ryan Shea 10p, FREE

Skip Batchelor 1:30-5p Raven & the SPP Band 5:30p-close, FREE

Piñata Protest, Impeial Rooster, Fire to the Rescue MEX PUNK 8p, TBD

Scalo Il Bar

Joe Daddy & Hoodoo Jeff 6:30p, FREE

Seasons

Java Joe’s

Le Chat Lunatique DIRTY JAZZ 4-8:30p, FREE

Quintessence CHORAL 5p, $5-$15

DJ Cut & Huggy the Entertainer 8p-12a, FREE

Bus Tapes INDIE AMERICANA 3-6p, FREE

Crawdaddy Blues Fest 12-11p, $15 The Barbwires BLUES 3-7p, FREE

Karl Richardson Duo LOUNGE 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Launchpad

Open Piano Night 6:309:30p, FREE

Chuck Mead & his Grassy Knoll Boys 7p, $8

Frank McCullough y Sus Amigos FOLK 9p, FREE

Kevin Herig Trio 6-9p, FREE

Open Mic 8p, TBD

Blackbird Buvette Wandering, Letters INDIE BLUES 10p, FREE

Boston’s The Electric Edric Project ROCK 6-9p, FREE

Broken Bottle Brewery Open Mic Night 7:30p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery Pawn Drive 6p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe Open Range COUNTRY 8p, FREE

Dirty Bourbon Latin Wednesdays SALSA 6p, FREE

El Farol, Santa Fe John Kurzweg 8:30p, FREE

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MUSIC

L IVE M U SIC

Java Joe’s

Taos Inn Adobe Bar

Frank McCullough y Sus Amigos FOLK 9p, FREE

Open Mic Night w/ Kate Mann 7-10p, FREE

Launchpad CONTINUED FROM 23

Mine Shaft Tavern

Sean Ashby 3-7p Nacha Mendez LATIN 7p, FREE

Paw & Erik 5p Eric McFadden GUITARMAN 8p, $10

Molly’s Don Allen 1:30-5p Memphis P Tails 5:30p-close, FREE

Q Bar DJ Mike & Big Phill ’80S ’90S 9p-1:30a, FREE

Thunder Road, Rt. 66 Casino U4EA ROCK 9p, FREE

Tlur Pa, Sandia Casino

Molly’s Dangerous Curvz 1:30-5p The Larry Conga Show 5:30p-close, FREE

Q Bar DJ TOP 40 9p-1:30a, $10

Thunder Road, Rt. 66 Casino Westwind COUNTRY 9p, FREE

Bien Shur, Sandia Casino

David & Co. 5:30-7:30p Groove City 9:30p-1:30a, FREE

Kari Simmons Group 9p1a, FREE

Santa Ana Wine Bar

The Dirty Shades 6-8p Groove City 9:30p-1:30a, FREE

DCN Project 5:30-8:30p, FREE

Tlur Pa, Sandia Casino

TUE

Low Spirits

Blackbird Buvette

Spafford FUNK ROCK 8p, TBD

Marble Brewery Former Friends of Young Americans 3-6p, FREE

Mine Shaft Tavern, Madrid Gene Corbin AMERICANA 3-7p, FREE

O’Niell’s Heights Jeez la Weez FOLK 4-7p, FREE

O’Niell’s Nob Hill Rye Creek FOLK IRISH 4-7p, FREE

Seasons Chris Dracup 6:30p, FREE

Brickyard Pizza Open Mic Night w/Chris Dracup 8:30p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery The Richmond Jazz Quartet 6p, FREE

Cowgirl, Santa Fe Sean Ashby GUITARMAN 8p, FREE

El Farol ,Santa Fe Canyon Road BLUES 8:30p, FREE

Il Vicino Canteen Ian McFeron & Alisa Milner INDIE 6-9p, FREE

Scalo Il Bar

The Fabulous Martini Tones SURF LOUNGE 8:30p, FREE

Jade Masque LATINO 8:30p, FREE

Zed’s Dead 9p, $39.50

Seasons

Taos Inn Adobe Bar

DJ Automatic & drummer Camilio Quiñones 9p, FREE

Sister Bar

Milo & Friends 6:30p, FREE

Future Simple Project, Adrack, Brendangerous DJ 9p, $10

Swollen Members 8p-2a, $10-$20

Sister Bar

Crystal Yates 4-6p Truckstop Honeymoon BLUEGRASS PUNK 7-10p, FREE

Picosso 6-8p, FREE

Sunshine Theater Killswitch Engage, Battlecross, Nothing More METAL 7p, $25

Warehouse 508

Taos Inn Adobe Bar

Beachhouse Kid Official, DJ Shatta 6:30p, $10-$13

Eryn Bent SINGER 7-10p, FREE

Tlur Pa, Sandia Casino DJ Cut & Huggy the Entertainer 8p-12a, FREE

Balloon Museum

Zinc Cellar Bar

Southwest Sound Fest 11a, $5-$15

Victor & Penny UKELELE POP 8-11:30p, FREE

Blackwater Music

Blackbird Buvette Livingstone, Alien Space Kitchen, The Deteriorators ROCK BLUES 10p, FREE

Cooperage Calle 66 SALSA 9:30p, $7

Corrales Bistro Brewery

WED Killswitch Engage, one of metalcore’s most accomplished acts, will perform on Tue., May 27 at Sunshine Theater (120 Central Ave SW, 505.764.0249, sunshinetheaterlive.com). Battlecross and Nothing More open the show. Doors at 7:30p (age 13+). Tickets are $25, available at holdmyticket.com

Karl Zink 6p, FREE

Cowgirl, Santa Fe Pollo Frito NAWLINS FUNK 2-5p Jaka AFRIMERICAN 8:30p, FREE

Dirty Bourbon Stephanie Eason 9p, $5

Effex Nightclub Elevate w/DJ Devin, Chris de Jesus, Greg Garcia 9p

El Farol, Santa Fe Flamenco Dinner 6:30p, $25 Sister Mary Band ROCK 9p, FREE

First Turn Lounge, The Downs Gonzalo TRAD. SPANISH 9p-1a, FREE

GIG Performance Space Austin Piazzolla Quintet NUEVO TANGO 7:30p, $20

Imbibe Ryan Shea 10p, FREE

Isleta Casino Neil Diamond TRIBUTE 8p, $12-$22

Taos Inn Adobe Bar M.R. & the Accidental Harpist 4-6p Mark Dudrow & Justin Dean IRISH BALLADS 7-10p, FREE

Zinc Cellar Bar The Lost Mesa Swamp Kings BLUES 9:30p-12a, FREE

SUN

Blackbird Buvette Brunch, Felix Peralta 12p Geoff Baker AMERICANA ACOUSTIC 5p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette Billy Shaddox FOLK 6:30p Whiskey Business Karaoke 9p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery Hula Boys 6p, FREE

Cowgirl, Santa Fe Cowgirl Karaoke w/Michele Leidig 9p, FREE

El Farol, Santa Fe Tiho Dimitrov 8:30p, FREE

Low Spirits Stabbed in the Back 9:30p, TBD

Spanky Lee 6p, FREE

Marcello’s Chophouse

Cowgirl, Santa Fe Cowgirl Brunch The Santa Fe Revue AMERICANA 123p Livingstone SOUTHERN ROCK 8p, FREE

Dirty Bourbon Dueling Pianos Roadshow 6p-12a, TBD

Groove Session 7-10p, FREE

El Farol, Santa Fe

Launchpad

Nacha Mendez 6:30p, FREE

Off!, Cerebral Palsy, NASA Space Universe 9p, $15

Il Vicino Canteen

Low Spirits

Keith Sanchez SONGWRITER 3-6p, FREE

Spafford FUNK 8p, TBD

The Kosmos

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

MON

Corrales Bistro Brewery

La Cumbre Brewery

Marcello’s Chophouse

Floor, Pinkish Black 9:30p, $10

Ned’s Bar and Grill

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

For the Fallen Dreams, Obey the Brave, I the Breather 6:30p, $15

Launchpad

Steve Kinabrew 5:30pclose, FREE

Uptown Sports Bar

SAT

Imbibe

Molly’s

Michael Batdorf 4-6p Charlie Milo Trio PROG BLUES 7-10p, FREE

Chatter Sunday Glass & Beethoven QUARTET 10:30a, $5-$15

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WELCOME HOME SHOW

Open Piano Night 6:309:30p, FREE

Molly’s Odd Dog, Bonita & the Blue Fins 11:30p, FREE

Outpost Johnette Napolitano EXCONCRETE BLONDE 8-10p, $26-$30

Sister Bar Mr. Elevator & the Brain Hotel, Get Action, Holy Gories 10p-2a, $5

Sunshine Theater Pop Evil, Escape the Fate, Avatar 7p, $17

By Kevin Hopper

Try Vs. Try OPEN MIC 10p, FREE

The Stage, Santa Ana Casino

Taos Inn Adobe Bar

Local H ALTERNATIVE 8p, $10

REVIEWS

High Desert High Desert Ex-Shins keyboardist Marty Crandall has logged quite a bit of studio time since he returned home from Portland, releasing Electric Sounds, the 2013 debut of Sad Baby Wolf, and another debut with duo High Desert. The ten tracks of the latter lie in the dreamy, ethereal pop melody category: graceful trills soar over a crunchy synthetic backbeat, recalling bands like Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil and The Jesus and Mary Chain. Crandall and Nick Noeding Jr. breathe new life into this fuzzy, cuddly pop genre that thankfully hasn’t been forgotten.

Art Bar Open Mic 8p, TBD

Blackbird Buvette Laura Meyer FOLK ROCK 7p Fractal Frequencies w/ Kate Star Cherry TRANCE 10p, FREE

Broken Bottle Brewery Open Mic Night 7:30p, FREE

Corrales Bistro Brewery Jazz West 6p, FREE

Cowgirl Santa Fe Ian McFeron & Alisa Milner AMERICANA 8p, FREE

Dirty Bourbon Latin Wed. SALSA 6p, FREE

Effex Nightclub Adieux Café w/Josh Burg DJ 9p, TBD

El Farol, Santa FE John Kurzweg 8:30p, FREE

La Cumbre Brewery Boulevard Lane 6-9p, FREE

Launchpad Cyhi the Prynce HIP HOP 8-11p, $15

Molly’s Roger Dale 5:30p-close, FREE

Ned’s Bar and Grill Sammy D 6-9p, FREE

Tlur Pa, Sandia Casino DJ Cut & Huggy the Entertainer 8p-12a, FREE

Taos Inn Adobe Bar Josiah Payne 4-6p Victor & Penny UKULELE POP 6:30-9:30p, FREE

Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ Songs for the Turnable After the recording industry’s fall from grace, numerous music acts who sort of melded into the background, some disappearing altogether (Girls Against Boys?). Atlanta’s Drivin’ N Cryin’ kept making Southern alt.rock in its own fashion and recently released four separate EPs in the span of a year, the last of which finds them returning to its former gloriously scuffed and shorn self. Gritty, greasy rockers (“Jesus Christ,” “Turn”) pair nicely with more reflective, string-laden numbers like “Love Is The World.”

smart MUSIC Shlohmo WITH JIM-E-STACK AND D33J

9p, Tue., May 20

Sister Bar 407 Central NW, 505.242.4900 $15 Tickets: holdmyticket.com sisterthebar.com

n the new school of hypertextured ambient beat production, Shlohmo is kind of like the class clown. His style is irreverent but plays on emotionally charged material, with pained, heavily manipulated vocal samples that take on the role of instruments and somehow maintain their R&B sensitivity. Arrays of wet, clicking snaps and modulated bass fill in the soundscapes, creating fully engaging, disorienting experiences that are both poignant and fun. For the most part, his selfdescribed approach of “making music from the perspective of an alien who just landed on Earth and discovered rap and weed” sums it up. Shlohmo’s music is unpredictable, witty and on the cutting edge of modern production. What’s perhaps most impressive about him and his contemporaries is how they’ve managed to flip classic pop, rap and R&B into something that is relevant in the context of modern electronic music, while not playing into any fads. It’s far from trendy, in fact. Acts like Shlohmo have established a new style in electronic music that is definitely worth taking note of. Check out the precision and blues at Sister with equally weird support from Jim-E-Stack and D33J. —Nathan New

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n the vast wake of bands refusing to bow out of the limelight comes Johnette Napolitano’s solo performance, a haunting mix of soft, acoustic medleys and the best of new wave rock progressions. Napolitano, most commonly recognized as the voice and bass of Concrete Blonde, has managed to maintain the same edge and soul that made her great three decades ago, and has released a number of solo albums in the last 10 years. Napolitano and her band are responsible for some of the coolest, mostinspired rock ‘n’ roll of the ’80s. And it’s dark too; Goth kids, eat your heart out. In fact, her solo work is possibly darker. The lyrical content is as demanding as ever, while the sound has evolved with the artist, allowing Napolitano to produce new collections of musical artwork, rather than simple reproductions of her previous works. I applaud her for this. Many bands gasping for life clamor for one last paycheck on one final tour. They’re more than happy to just play their old tunes over and over again, with no real dedication to new compositions. Napolitano is not exactly Johnette Napolitano touring but will be stopping in 7p, Mon., May 26 Albuquerque to perform some of Outpost Performance Space her newest solo work. The show will be musical in nature but 210 Yale SE, 505.268.0044 should include other art mediums, $26 as Napolitano is a multi-faceted outpostspace.org artist. Prepare to be surprised. — concreteblonde officialwebsite.com Charlie Crago

unk rock is not dead. I can see OFF! why you think it might be, and I WITH CEREBRAL BALLZY, have oftentimes been there with NASA SPACE UNIVERSE you. But then I heard OFF!, a fearless 9p, Sat., May 24 foursome of punk veterans who could Launchpad care less what you think (ingredient 618 Central SW, no. 1) and sound like runaway van 505.764.8887 crashing through a plate glass window $15 (ages 13+) (ingredient no. 2). Finally, each song Tickets: off their last three records takes no holdmyticket.com more than a minute or two to be over offofficial.com (ingredient no. 3). launchpadrocks.com The group, made up of vocalist Keith Morris (Circle Jerks, Black Flag), bassist Steven McDonald (Redd Kross), journeyman drummer Mario Rubalcaba and guitarist Dimitri Coats (Burning Brides), recently released its third LP, Wasted Years, which contains 16 tracks and clocks in at 23 total minutes of music. That gives listeners an idea of what they’re in for: short, sharp, serrated punk noise that recalls the genre’s days of wild abandon, when mosh pits were dangerous and anything that could happen, did happen. Thankfully, this is not another heartless rehash, but rather the punk flag (no matter the color) flying at full staff. —Kevin Hopper

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A poetic license Albuquerque’s newest poet laureate, Jessica Helen Lopez, stands up for storytellers and freedom of expression iQ: Are songwriters poets? JHL: Absolutely! Song writers, conversationalists, students, teachers are all poets. essica Helen Lopez is The Bomb. The newly chosen poet laureate of They all get their poetic licenses. Albuquerque, award-winning poetry-slam champion, TED speaker, iQ: In your acceptance speech, you said, “The poetry is the protestors in the author of the poetry books Always Messing With Them Boys and C***. streets, the sweat salt of the blue collar workers, the individual and collective Bomb (Yes, that word is proudly printed in the book — we’re just shy unique histories of the incarcerated, the youthful exuberance and ancient wisabout it) and frequent performer at Chatter and other venues, sat down over coffee in Winnings to chat with Local iQ about her poetry and her dom.” Given the recent demonstrations, do you have any thoughts on the police department’s situation? new job. Her daughter Mia sat nearby, sketching while her mom worked. JHL: Yes, I definitely would like to talk about that. We talk about the protests and Local iQ: Valerie Martinez, a former Santa Fe poet laureate and member of the DOJ (U.S. Department of Justice) findings at length in my Borderlines Poetics Albuquerque’s selection committee, told me recently that your selection was by class at UNM because we talk about current issues, and my husband, Buddha, unanimous consensus. has been out to some of the recent demonstrations. Jessica Helen Lopez: I myself have been home taking care of the home There were so many front, and I have not written an (Albuquerque Police wonderful poets nominated Department) poem yet, the operative word being “yet.” that any one of them would But my heart goes out to those who have lost loved be an excellent choice. I ones not only here but across the country by means of wasn’t even going to apply, violence, including violence enacted by police officers. but then I felt honored to Violence is violence whether it is sanctioned or not. be nominated. I am deeply I believe in using poetry as a tool for social justice. honored to be picked and Without the poets and humbled to be among the journalists, who is that company of worthy “...My role is going to tell the story? artists, and especially to be iQ: Do you see the (to help) to succeeding our amazing poets coming together first-ever Albuquerque poet create spaces around this issue, perlaureate, my friend and haps as a way of healfor public neighbor Hakim Bellamy. ing the community? iQ: So, how you feeling? expression, to JHL: I would like JHL: I’m pretty excited that. There is some create decorum about it. After the ceremony, buzz along those we celebrated with our lines. I would be very for expression family and friends, mi gente, interested. at NYPD Pizza with a few so that we do iQ: What do you see beers — there was no better as your mandate? Are not spiritually, way to celebrate it! And after you the leader of the that I just went home and mentally or poets or the voice of was a mom, doing dishes the mayor? and my daughter’s laundry physically hurt JHL: (Laughs loudly) as usual. Then I had to think one another.” I’m the voice of about what to do next. I had Jessica Helen Lopez! a trip already planned to —JESSICA HELEN What I see as my role Denver to work with Youth LOPEZ, is helping to create on Record, originally known ALBUQUERQUE POET spaces for public as The Flo-Bots, and so I LAUREATE expression, to create went up to Colorado for that decorum for expression and the annual Lalo Delgado so that we do not Poetry Project. Lalo Delgado spiritually, mentally was a big advocate, along or physically hurt one with Corky Gonzalez and another, but where we have space for that needed Cesar Chavez, for Chicano MARIAH BE PHOTOGRAPHY ©2012 discourse. My blade happens to be one of poetry, so poetry and culture, so it was Jessica Helen Lopez, Albuquerque’s new poet laureate, said she considwhenever I host a public event at whatever venue, it’s ers herself to be “just one of many” Duke City poets, and she will do her wonderful to celebrate and for everyone to come in and express themselves, just carry on that tradition. Then best to help create an atmosphere in which others can express themselves. as such great publications as Malpais Review or Mas I flew back and it was back Tequila or Adobe Walls or The Rag, or so many others to teaching and tutoring at here are also places where people express themselves. But no, I would not feel UNM. Business as usual. comfortable saying that I am the “leader” of the poets. I am just one of many, iQ: Your predecessor traveled to Africa. Do you have any travel plans? proud to be numbered among the many poets of Albuquerque! I am happy to JHL: You know, I’ve been to Japan a few years ago and at the Indian Embassy be involved in our slam poetry and spoken word community, thereby helping to there, billed as an American poet and as a Chicana poet, which was great, doing provide space for others to express themselves. panels and workshops. If the opportunity arises, I will definitely travel out of the iQ: Will you receive a stipend? country again, but who’s to say? I am going back to Colorado again in about a JHL: I believe so, though I don’t have the details on that yet. month to do some work in Colorado Springs. Denver is our poetry sister city. iQ: You describe yourself as a radical feminist. What does that mean? iQ: Do you see yourself performing with your husband, Glenn Buddha Benevidez, and the band he is a member of, Reviva? (The band has been nicknamed The JHL: Well, I am not the first feminist to be poet laureate here. Hakim is a Musical Laureates of Albuquerque because of its hit song, “Burque.”) powerful feminist. But yes, I see radical feminist as my role, and it has to do with language, as in my book C***. Bomb., where I try to reclaim and give real JHL: (Laughing) Yes, I’m always interested in working with Buddha. Recently meaning to a word that has too often been used wrongly or harshly in the past. we shared the venue at the NHCC (National Hispanic Cultural Center) for Cesar And yes, I may be talking about a bomb, but it is not one that hurts; it is one that Chavez Day, and Reviva and other bands, and Jenny Wren and great female poets wakes us up and, ultimately I hope, heals. That kind of bomb. As my great teacher performed at a fundraiser at The Launchpad for my trip to Women of the World Merimee Moffit told us in her CNM poetry class, words are what we use to wake Poetry Slam in Austin recently. I think we will collaborate more when they return ourselves, and others, up. To move us all forward together. from their tour of Nicaragua. BY BILL NEVINS

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Saints of the Pueblo This instillation of 23 wooden retablos, depicting the patron saints of the 19 pueblos is not to be missed. During IPCC hours INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER 2401 12TH NW, 505.843.7270

indianpueblo.org THROUGH MAY 31: EXHIBITION

Warrior Painter Christian Gallegos and jeweler/metalsmith teacher Lauren Tobey display their work. MARIPOSA GALLERY 3500 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.6828

mariposa-gallery.com ONGOING: EXHIBIT

Collection of Ernest Blumenschein This museum reflects the European culture plus charm and beauty of Taos, featuring the works of Blumenschein. ERNEST BLUMENSCHEIN & MUSEUM 222 LEDOUX, TAOS, 575.758.0505

taoshistoricmuseums.com THROUGH MAY 31: EXHIBITION

Travel Logs - Gravure Two artists display their art in this unique exhibit of landscapes. 10a6p, FREE NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP & GALLERY, 3812 CENTRAL SE, STE 100A, 505.268.8952

newgroundsgallery.com THROUGH MAY 31: EXHIBIT

Slap & Bang Dan Socha smoke drawings on vintage ledger sheets are on display. 10a-4p, FREE EXHIBIT/208 208 BROADWAY SE, 505.450.6884

exhibit208.com THROUGH JUN. 21: EXHIBIT

Boundless Joan Watts solo show will contain works with a theme of without limits, infinite. 5p, FREE CHARLOTTE JACKSON FINE ART 554 SOUTH GUADALUPE, SANTA FE, 505.989.8688

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EXHIBIT: THRU JUN. 26

The Armory Show

X-MEN & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Nearing it’s end, this show celebrates artists who have made Santa Fe an art mecca. 12-5p, FREE CENTER FOR CONTEMP. ARTS 1050 OLD PECOS TRAIL, SANTA FE, 505.982.1338 ccasantafe.org

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There Is Only Time Join artist Marcia Sednek while you transform an old clock or watch into a piece for an upcoming June exhibit. 4:30-6p, rsvp, FREE OFFCENTER ARTS, 808 PARK SW, 505.247.1172 offcenterarts.org

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Transformations: Cultural Spaces, Indigenous Peoples and Arts This half day symposium will cover transformations in indigenous art. 1-6p, FREE SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH, 660 GARCIA, SANTA FE, 505.954.7200

transformations.sarweb.com THROUGH JUN. 6:EXHIBIT

Wilderness Untamed Work from Bill Heckel including drawings, sculpture and more are on display. 5-7p, FREE NEW CONCEPT GALLERY 610 CANYON ROAD, SANTA FE, 505.795.7570

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Group show. 7p, FREE METROPOLIS COMIC ART GALLERY 1102 MOUNTAIN NW, 505.255.0793

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The Man From Earth This play poses many questions about life, and much more. Fri., Sat., 8p; Sun. 2p, $13-$15 ADOBE THEATRE 9813 4TH NW, 505.898.9222

adobetheatrer.org THRU MAY 25: RECEP/EXHIBIT

The Unforseen Exhibit of the Artistes de Lonche Group show by 9 artists. 11a-2p, Thu.-Sat., FREE FREE STYLE GALLERY 1114 CENTRAL SW, 505.948.3840

freestylegallery.com RECEPTION: THROUGH JUN. 6

Augmented Realities: Six artists of VSA NM/N4th The 29th in a series of exhibits showcasing the creativity of District 3 artists. 5p, FREE 10TH FLOOR CIVIC PLAZA

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Cardiac One-night only show that benefits Heart Hospital of NM Foundation, by the Pop-Up Collective. 6-11p, FREE WEST BUND WEST, 217 KINLEY NW, 505.435.1039

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Ballet Repertory Theatre Annual Academy Performance Short choreographed work shows the students’ progress. 7p, $10, $12 SOUTH BROADWAY CULTURAL CENTER, 1025 BROADWAY SE, 505.888.1054 brtnm.com

Composers A-Z A concert of music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, with selections by composers representing the entire alphabet, from Filippo Azzaiolo to Antonio Zachara de Teramo. 7:30p ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 601 MONTANO NW, 505.842.9613

THROUGH JUN 15: OPENING/ EXHIBIT

Wax with Dimension This show represents an amazing variety of artists works submitting 3D sculptural pieces, or 2D paintings. 12-5p on weekends only, FREE ENCAUSTIC ART INSTITUTE 18 GENERAL GOODWIN, CERRILLOS, 505.434.6487

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Dave Bennett Sextet Performs with New Mexico Philharmonic A collaboration between clarinetist Dave Bennett and his Sextet with the New Mexico Philharmonic in tribute to jazz legend Benny Goodman, including songs such as “Sing, Sing, Sing” and “Bugle Call Rag.” 8p, $7-$125 ABQ BIOPARK ZOO 903 10TH SW, 505.323.4343

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THROUGH JUN. 21: RECEPTION/ EXHIBIT

Home Is Where I Left My Heart This work is from students at Bernalillo Metro Detention Center. 4-6:30p, FREE SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARY 423 CENTRAL NE, 505.848.1376

abclibrary.org

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In the Company of Color Artist Barbara Meikle unveils about 20 new pieces in her solo show. 5-8p, FREE BARBARA MIEKLE FINE ART 236 DELGADO, SANTA FE, 505.954.5700 horseart.us

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Water and Stone

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Jennifer J.L. Jones

New paintings by Angus and Balaam. 5-7p, FREE

This artist presents her work, mixed media on wood panel. 5p, FREE HUNTER KIRKLAND CONTEMPORARY 200 B CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.984.2111

hunterkirklandcontemporary. com THROUGH JUN. 7: RECEPTION/ EXHIBIT

In The Abstract Three well established artists works are featured. 5p, FREE KARAN RUHLEN GALLERY 225 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.820.0807

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Northern New Mexico Landscapes

Botanica Vivida VENTANNA FINE ART 400 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.983.8815

ventanafineart.com CONCERT: MAY 24 & 25

80th Anniversary Concert The ABQ Civic Chorus is composed of over 70 singers from a diverse range of backgrounds, musical experience, ages and occupations. 7p, $10 SOUTH BROADWAY CULTURAL CENTER 1025 BROADWAY SE, 505.848.1320

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Placitas Artists Series Mary Colton, Judith Roderick and Gary Priester present new work. 4p, FREE

Julia Loken and Les Perhacs show their latest art. 5-7p, FREE

Work from artist Don Brackett is up for viewing. 5p, FREE

GERALD PETERS GALLERY 1011 PASEO DE PERALTA, SANTA FE, 505.954.5700 gpgallery.com

MANITOU GALLERIES 225 CANYON, SANTA FE

manitougalleries.com

placitasarts.org

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THROUGH JUN. 21: EXHIBIT

THROUGH JUN. 9: EXHIBIT

Flock Multiple oil paintings, watercolor and encaustic paintings by numerous artists are on display. 5-7p, FREE GIACOBBE-FRITZ FINE ART 702 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.984.2111

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Cy DeCosse’s Midnight Garden & Van Chu’s Photographic Brushstroke This two person show displays breathtaking photography. 12-6p, FREE VERVE GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY 219 EAST MARCY, SANTA FE, 505.982.5009

PLACITAS PRES. CHURCH 7 PASEO DE ANTONIO, 505.867.5718

Crossing Four Rivers This show features the paintings and graphic works of artists America Meredith and Linda Lomahaftewa. 11a-5p, FREE ALLAN HOUSER GALLERY 125 LINCOLN STE 112, SANTA FE, 505.982.4705

allanhouser.com

vervegallery.com

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Traditional storytelling and a can of spray paint

rtistic expression on walls has existed since ancient times. From prehistoric cave paintings, to Egyptian hieroglyphics, to contemporary graffiti, we’ve been expressing the human experience on the canvas of existence for centuries. Whether anonymous, radical or commissioned, these wall artists are revolutionary storytellers, documenting thoughts that go unsaid. Spray can in hand, like graffiti, then all the better, he says. “Right following a long human tradition, the artist now it’s our time to speak and reach out to the speaks on the walls through graffiti. community. It’s about preserving the culture At an early age, Speed and Rock, owners of and treating it with respect,” Speed said. “It’s Caps Paint Shop, found community through not a fad that’s going away. Here I am knocking hip-hop culture and have excelled to now own on (age) 40’s door, feeling better about hip hop a paint and apparel shop that promotes the than I ever have in my life.” Albuquerque scene through Caps is a retail shop that graffiti and creative expression. emphasizes local arts and “Right now “We started Caps last July after carries apparel, music, art and spray paint. “It’s a safe haven a paint session,” said Speed, it’s our time for graffiti artists,” said Speed. also an emcee and member of “Whatever side of the tracks local band Cultura Fuerte. “For to speak and you’re on, we’re on chill mode me, graffiti was a main element reach out to the here. We’re even breaking down in hip-hop.” barriers between crews, and now “I’ve known Speed for 28 years,” community. It’s there are crews that kick it with revealed Rock, who besides co-owning Caps is an ABQ Graff about preserving each other.” “I have met so many dope artists pioneer and founding member the culture and because of Caps, and Caps paint of UKS Crew (United King shop has brought back many treating it with Syndicate, a local coalition of artists,” said Speed. “I’m proud artists). “Our crew started 26 respect.” that it’s resurrecting people to years ago. We’ve been painting together since. When we started —SPEED, push a pen again, to DJ and get CO-OWNER OF CAPS back in the graff yards.* It’s like out, we did it for recognition PAINT SHOP being an old man going fishing. and fame. Now we’re trying to We get our coolers, our paint, teach youth techniques to get our umbrellas, our music and more involved in art shows, city go kick it like a family affair programs and community art on Sunday with our wives and projects. kids. Some people go golfing or “That’s what it meant for me back in the ’80s fishing. We choose to go paint walls.” and ’90s, and now it’s about preserving the Caps offers kids graffiti classes the first and third culture,” continued Speed. “I want to be able Saturdays of the month, 4-6p ($10) and an adult to show families and youngsters that it’s a graffiti class on the last Saturday of the month, respectable thing. Don’t let anyone tell you 7-9p ($10), with hip-hop bingo coming soon. that graffiti or being an emcee or a DJ should be looked down upon. You know the guy that’s *Graff yards is a general term referring to regular delivering your mail is probably the best DJ, locations where graffiti artists gather to paint. or the meter reader at CNM is the best graffiti Many of them are now legal, but that wasn’t artist.” always the case. It actually derives from the “train yards,” that were popular painting spots. If he can connect the community to hip-hop arts Shavone A. Otero is stoked at the success of the Rail Yards Market! Check it out every Sunday, 9a-3p.

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smart ARTS Guera 7:30p, Fri.-Sat.; 2p, Sun., May 16-18 and 23-25

Paul Carpenter y Salazar Theater 423 Atlantic SW, 505.242.9267 $10 workingclassroom.org

lbuquerque’s own Lisandra Tena returns to her home town with her one-woman interactive show Guera. During the show, Tena performs different scenes from her life in a mixture of Spanish and English. The scenes are presented as a menu of entrees and desserts and each “menu item” is performed at the audience’s request. Through this structure, Tena’s life experiences are revealed scene by scene, and Tena has quite the story to tell. She ran away from an abusive home and was passed around different foster homes until she dropped out of school and was forced to live on the streets. Fortunately, Tena found Albuquerque Job Corps and earned her GED. She began the theater program at Working Classroom, a diverse community of artists that helps aspiring artists, writers and actors achieve their dreams. She then boarded a train to Chicago to pursue a BFA in acting at DePaul University. Tena never forgot her roots, and she returns as an alumna to Working Classroom to share her spectacular and moving onewoman play with all of us. —Natalie Gaik

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hat better place to stage a play about a 1920s radium dial factory than the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History? Duke City Repertory Theatre and the Museum are partnering to do just that. These Shining Lives focuses on Catherine, who feels liberated to get a job with her friends in the radium dial factory in 1920s Chicago. What was supposed to be the most revolutionary experience of These Shining their lives turns sour when the girls begin Lives to fall ill from the poisonous radium they 7p, Fri., May 23 are exposed to, starting a much bigger National Museum of revolution that changed the course of Nuclear Science and American history. Audiences can expect History to be inspired both by the play’s message 601 Eubank SE, and the amazing backdrop of the National 505.245.2137 Museum of Nuclear Science and History. $17-$25 Promising to be one of the museum’s nuclearmuseum.org most memorable collaborations, guests dukecityrep.com are encouraged to come early to mingle with the cast, and then participate in a Q & A after the performance. All of this, while being surrounded by the artifacts and pieces of history that the story focuses on, will provide a profound experience for all who attend. —Natalie Gaik

ne of the advantages of living in New Mexico is having internationally recognized artists living right in the neighborhood. Such is the case with Nob Hill resident Marietta Patricia Leis, who has exhibited her work from New Mexico to New York to Finland. Leis worked closely with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science on this exhibit, creating blue-toned “cyanotypes” of items from the museum’s specimen collection. Nature’s Blueprints A cyanotype is a photographic 9a-5p daily, through printing process that produces Aug. 31 a cyan-blue print. It’s the same New Mexico Museum process used by engineers and of Natural History and architects for much of the 20th Science century to produce drawing copies, 1801 Mountain NW, or “blueprints.” Here Leis turns the 505.841.2800 process toward items from nature, $7/$6 sen./$4 kids such as bones and plants. “My mariettaleis.com assistants and I had to turn my nmnaturalhistory.org entire studio into a large darkroom with very large rinsing pans — it felt like a laboratory and we were the mad scientists,” Leis said in her narrative for the show. The resulting images are striking — almost haunting at times — and well worth a trip to the museum. —Mike English

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I want to watch Godzilla in my underpants

By Jordan Mahoney

The Sacrament

The Sacrament DIRECTED BY TI WEST

Limited release Jun. 6 Available on iTunes and On Demand magnetreleasing.com/ thesacrament

T The Double

The Double DIRECTED BY RICHARD AYOADE

4, 8p, May 23-29 Guild Cinema 3405 Central NE, 505.255.1848 magpictures.com/thedouble guildcinema.com

ichard Ayoade successfully tackled French New Wave with Submarine, and now seems to be drawing upon the likes of directors Terry Gilliam and David Lynch. Although it’s based on Dostoyevsky’s novel of the same name, The Double is set in a bizarro-industrial dystopia and layered in a fog of off-kilter absurdity. Living life in the crack of society’s boot, Simon (Jesse Eisengberg,

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at his best) is as meek and unassuming as they come, and has no chance in advancing in his job or love life. Suddenly, a young and charming James (and Simon’s exact physical double) starts working alongside our pallid hero. At first, James throws Simon a bone, with tips on how to succeed, but soon begins to blackmail and backstab his shy twin, and even nonchalantly steals his crush (Mia Wasikowska). As Simon, described to his face by a co-worker as “a bit of a non-person,” fumbles through the film, Ayoade straddles the comic and frustratingly tragic with skill, and the end result is a nightmarish, but gripping film.

he slow-burning House of the Devil put Ti West on the map as a more-thancompetent horror filmmaker, and in his latest, The Sacrament, he instills dread by combining the mockumentary format with a historical tragedy. When photographer for VICE magazine, Patrick, receives a discomforting letter from his sister, who has joined an isolated Christian parish, he decides to pay her a visit. Tagging along with him are Sam and Jake, reporter and cinematographer respectively, to document the whole thing. Their first impression is an uneasy one, and the sickening feeling worsens as “Father,” the commune’s leader, is introduced. His tinted shades and silver-tongued drawl might bring to mind a particular, infamous cult leader. Those unaware of the Jonestown Massacre are in for several shocks, and those familiar will find it a gruesome retelling, right down to the tainted Kool-aid. What’s even more unsettling is West’s depiction of these “Immersionism” reporters, who are involved, but too cowardly to intervene as bodies begin to fall.

| ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | MAY 15-28, 2014

Is the Man Who is Tall Happy?

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? DIRECTED BY MICHEL GONDRY

6p only, May 23-29 Guild Cinema 3405 Central NE, 505.255.1848 michelgondry.com guildcinema.com

y themselves, the several sit-downs between thinker Noam Chomsky and director Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine, The Science of Sleep) that constitute this movie would deter most viewers with talkinghead syndrome. To prevent that, and make Chomsky’s assertions more tangible to himself, Gondry, a Frenchman, has animated the entire film with what look like neon cave-drawings on a chalkboard. What’s ironic about Is The Man Who is Tall Happy?, a film in which linguistics is discussed heavily, is the obtrusive language barrier between Gondry and Chomsky. Several of the director’s points don’t take with Chomsky, who then digresses on an unrelated matter, while Gondry explains to the viewer, in post, what he truly meant. It’s all thought-provoking, nonetheless, and Chomsky calls upon past thinkers, memories and analogies to discuss topics like psychic continuity, cognitive endowment, religion and more. The discourse is scattered, but the topics are diverse and piquing, and the hypnotic animations complement rather than distract from the heavy subjects being thrown.

ideo on demand. Pay-per-view. Downloadable content. Whatever you call it, it can evoke feelings of hatred toward your cable company. I’m sure you avoid bumping up your cable bill by being patient enough to Redbox the title a few weeks later for less money. The future is in video on demand (VOD), after all. I’m a little disappointed it’s not already the first option for our entertainment. I know VOD is already the place to watch a few cool independent flicks like Paul Osborne’s Favor or Joss Whedon’s In Your Eyes, and the occasional Hollywood flick, like Elizabeth Banks’ Walk of Shame. But studios tend to see VOD as a dumping ground for crap they believe will fail in theaters. Personally, I daydream of watching Godzilla or X-Men: Days of Future Past the day either comes out, in my underpants, at home. But, “What about the giant screen, what about the popcorn, what about that awesome surroundsound you can only get in theaters?!” It’s true, the theater experience is unmatched (unless you spent a small fortune on a home theater system). But guess what? You can get a big-ass TV from a local box store and a sound bar with a sweet subwoofer for less than a thousand bucks, and you won’t miss sticky floors. Besides experience, studios want to make money from each person coaxed into a theater. They’re also hoping to get extra cash from superfans who will buy the movie after they’ve seen it in theaters. But how often do we really buy the movies we see in theaters? I usually don’t watch them ever again. Plus, going to the theater is stupid expensive. I pay about $21 to see a movie on opening week with my wife, and that’s without popcorn or 3D. I’d gladly pay double if I could watch the movie on opening weekend, in my home, and get to keep it for future viewings within my digital library. Double would be about the same price as seeing it in theaters and buying it on Blu-ray later. Smart consumers tend to wait since there are so many options to watch movies down the road, and it’s more economical than visiting the theater. There are even benefits to buying movies digitally: It reduces clutter, and it thwarts chronic borrowers who never return movies. Those are the two reasons why I’ve moved to an all-digital library. I have both an Apple TV and a Roku. I can watch Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and iTunes content right on my screen with minimal cost and effort. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll happily go to the theater to see a movie I’m dying to see. But it’s up to Hollywood to make something that’ll impress me.

NM Film and Media Industry Conference The second annual NM Film & Media Industry Conference is scheduled to be held by the New Mexico Film Office at Hotel Albuquerque on May 30-31. It will host a series of panels by various special guests and members of the New Mexico Film Office. Topics to be covered are film tourism, digitally generated content, budgeting and tax credits. Registration is free, but there are fees for the keynote luncheon May 30, the networking reception or the closing event May 31. Filmmakers, producers, crew members, digital artists, post production professionals or anyone who has an interest to work on film in New Mexico are encouraged to register. For the serious professional this is a fantastic environment for meeting like-minded people and networking your talents. For an updated schedule or to register, visit nmfilm.com. Dan Gutierrez is host of Directors Cut Radio Program (directorscutradio.com). He can be reached at dan@directorscutradio.com.

P L A N E T WAVES ARIES (MAR. 20-APR. 19) You will only feel abundant if you share who you are and what you have. If your plan involves doing something other than that, come up with a better one. You have plenty to share, and though it may sound like a contradiction, you’re more likely to feel that way if you actually extend yourself and offer yourself to others. The easiest way to unravel the challenges you face in your relationships — which all seem to involve an exchange, be it of emotions, of resources or of trust — is to take the first step. Don’t expect things to go perfectly — be grateful if you learn something about yourself, or about someone else, or about life. Learning requires more than drawing a conclusion from one event or experience. Authentic learning is about gathering information and putting it into context, seeing contrasts and making an ongoing evaluation. That idea — to evaluate is to determine what is really valuable. TAURUS (APR. 19-MAY 20) Be aware that you may have a blind spot where certain personal matters are concerned. Most of the time that would be like looking directly at something and not seeing it. This blind spot is more like feeling something and not noticing you’re feeling it. Or it might be existing with a certainty of who you are, and not noticing that you may be having your doubts. You will learn more as you feel out the territory, which will happen as you rub against certain people and discover information that you did not know before. You might discover something you were not told; you may have a response that keys you in to what is appropriate and what is not; you may get a clue about an old relationship question that you’ve long puzzled over. There are moments when this feels like pure intuition at work. Yet it’s likely to be based on factual information that you are perceiving. Therefore, if you “sense” something, seek the facts, ask the relevant questions, and use the information wisely.

LEO (JUL. 22-AUG. 23) You don’t need to hold up the sky. You only need to keep your feet on the ground. If you can do that, you will know which way is up, and you will feel the Earth supporting you where you stand, and as you walk. Keeping a connection to the ground will help you keep your perception in your senses rather than in the more abstract parts of your mind. Time will slow down a little. You will be able to feel more clearly, and as a result, have clearer ideas about what to do, when you feel you must take action of some kind. Your astrology is offering you a chance to gradually find your center. From there, all the swirling will seem to be going on around you rather than within you. Your own stability is central to your success; your ability to hold to a steady course, to lead by example and to be proactive on the issue of fairness. Yes, I can see that at times you may be experiencing some profound emotional insecurity, but that is what can happen when you choose to remove the past as a basis for what happens in the future.

by Eric Francis • planetwaves.net SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 22) This can be a brilliantly productive time for you with work-related contracts and collaborations. You are in an unusually opportune moment — do two things: Take advantage of it in a conscious way. You have some options, therefore you can afford to have some criteria. The most significant of them is to make sure that in any work, collaboration or contractual situation, you are treated as human, and that your human needs are recognized. Gravitate not just toward the money but also toward the places where there is food, water and a comfortable environment. The second factor involves discipline. All the talent and opportunity in the world are worthless without commitment, honoring time structure and working within the needs of the larger organization or community in which you are participating. There are really two skill-sets described in that statement: one is the discipline aspect and the other is the political aspect. Be alert, ready to grow and prepared to do your best work.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 20) You may be allowing your mood or VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP. 22) emotional state to hang in the balance This is a blessed moment for you. You on how someone else feels. You know may not fully trust that unless you try it well how you feel, though you may not be out, and experiment with your ideas in a thrilled about it all the time. It would be way that you have not done before. This better to address that basic fact of your looks and feels like a continually moving reality than to pass the issue to someone impulse, a little different every day and else. My impression is that there is a maybe every hour. It’s essential that you commitment issue on your part. Were you stretch your vision. If you perceive a need, to fully commit to the situation, you would expand your concept of what is possible have to do two things -- pluck up some real to fulfill it. If you have something to say, self-esteem, and truly offer yourself. The be bold enough to say it. Eventually you’ll two are related, more closely than is usually reach that angle where you know it’s time acknowledged. One way to reality check this to take authority over something larger is to consider the ways you hold back on the than just your life. Along the way, there’s excuse that you’re not really valued. Were a fine line between what serves you and what serves others; ideally there is a synergy you to not hold back, you would have to put that theory to the test. You would need between the two, where what is profitable for you immediately expands to the benefit to find out, in reality, how much someone cares, and how they care. Then you would of those you care about the most. It’s the have to respond to that information. At the hot fulcrum where selflove meets love. The moment you seem to be in a state of limbo, beauty of this kind of symbiotic (plus-plus) GEMINI (MAY 20-JUN. 21) waiting for someone else to take action. relationship is that there is always enough. You must mind your politics and your Very soon it will be your move -- within manners even if you have no specific reason LIBRA (SEP. 22-OCT. 23) about three weeks. to do so. Be impeccable with your words Rare is the moment when you can AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 19) and be mindful what you express to others. encounter your perfect match, but you may Your chart describes a self-portrait or You may be inclined to reveal secrets about be there. It’s an “opposites attract” kind autobiography. As a living metaphor or yourself, and while I might normally advise of thing, but the question is, what kind “psychomagic act,” you might want to transparency, for the moment I suggest you of opposites? Inverse, converse, reverse give that a try. I don’t mean a selfie. I practice restraint, especially in work-related or obverse? They all have one thing in mean an actual self-portrait of your mind. environments. In determining what to say common, which is the root verse, which Meanwhile, remember that you project to whom, I suggest you use the “need to means to turn -- therefore, much will or insert yourself into everything you say, know” basis — do you need someone to depend on which way you turn. I suggest do, write or otherwise create. Be aware know some particular bit of information you turn toward who you desire, and face of this, and make sure you do it in a about you? Why do you think so? If you them. Speak if you want, though what will refined, conscious way, utilizing the art of have a solid reason, then reveal what you get their attention is your magnetism. Note, understatement. If you’re doing something have on your mind. In truth, there is little it may take a little while; during that time Be that is not intended to be a personal that most others really need to know about patient, friendly and take care of yourself. statement, such as business writing, or any you. Part of this scenario involves some The most significant direction you can turn professional activity, do it your own way, discoveries you’re about to make about toward is awareness of your own existence, with some finesse, but don’t go out of your yourself. Anticipating those revelations, and your freedom to choose. That you may way to put your personal mark on the work. and wanting to know more, is what might have considered this perilous in the past, One other bit. You may be in “if you want a incline you to reveal more than you should, and that you may have your concerns now, job done right, do it yourself” mode. That or more than you need to. Therefore, I should not stop you. The path through life may be true, but only after you seek input suggest you take your time, make your inner is guided by decision, though too often we from everyone else, to get better ideas and discoveries and then make statements to ascribe that power to fate. to propagate a sense of involvement (and others only when they feel absolutely right. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 22) therefore investment). The larger theme of your life at this time is leadership, and this CANCER (JUN. 21-JUL. 22) Take your time working out an emotional You may feel like you’re under less pressure issue, and remember, this is about how you is a subtle art indeed. feel rather than being about a relationship. PISCES (FEB. 19-MAR. 20) than you’ve been under all year, and if you It may seem for all the world and in your don’t, I suggest you take steps to open up You have made considerable progress imagination like the subject matter is your time and lighten your burden. That since your birthday, and one of the ways is may take some collaboration, but mostly it partnership or involvement with someone by taking matters into your own hands. One will involve taking a little space for yourself. else. That’s a kind of mirage. Here’s a way theme of Mars retrograde is being able to to think about it: As in dream interpretation, exert your will and fulfill your own intentions I can imagine you feel hesitant to do every aspect of the dream is an aspect of that, as if you’re feeling some emotional without relying on the motivation of others yourself. Given that you may be in a phase to get you going. You are learning to do resistance. That hesitancy would be of increased unusual dream activity, that’s described by Mars still moving retrograde things under your own steam, and learning a good thing to keep in mind. Dreams are through one of the most sensitive angles to trust your ideas and perceptions. Your deeply personal and situation-specific. of your chart. I am using that as a timing astrology indicates that if this is not going There are no stock interpretations for factor. When Mars stations direct on May well, there’s still time to get with the 19, the pace of your life will increase, along dream symbols. If you remember that all program and stop waiting for anyone to act aspects of the dream are facets of your own or get out of your way, and then to decide with your confidence level. That is why I psyche, and your own state of mind, it will am suggesting you take the opportunity what it’s time to do and get your ass in be much easier to discern what messages to be a little more introspective, and gear. The planets are leaning strongly in you’re receiving from yourself. The same disengage as best you can, while you can. your favor for the remainder of the season. can be said of any thoughts involving a Mars retrograde is rich with information You will maintain your momentum if you about self-confidence, whether and why you relationship. I’m not saying that other remember not to give your steam or your might feel insecure at certain times, and in people involved don’t have volition or intent passion away to those who resist. You particular, your fears of abandonment. The — rather, I am saying that your experience are capable of letting go of nearly all your knowledge will be forthcoming, though to is your experience, and that is the place to resistance, and there are some people receive it you will need to listen. around you who have the same idea. start.

THE AMERICAN VALUES CLUB CROSSWORD “Equal Say” By Byron Walden, edited by Ben Tausig. Difficulty 3.5/5 ACROSS

55 Egg foo ___

in 19‑Down

1 Toponym that’s a bogus Shoshone word invented by a lobbyist

56 Money changer?

19 1954 horror movie

58 Whirling toon

24 Fluctuate

60 Bit modifier

26 Summer quaff

61 Carmelite I hired?

27 Dirt

65 Word said while shaking

30 Play for which Robert Morse won a Tony and an Emmy

6 With 10-Across, get one for the road? 10 See 6-Across 14 Joint denial 15 Former Expos and Giants manager Felipe 16 With 52-Across, terra cotta novelty 17 Sparkly leatherworking tool? 20 Cause of a row? 21 Common connector 22 Poncho alternatives 23 Important stretches 25 “L’chaim,” in English

66 God who takes a bow 67 “Casino” costar 68 Vehicle without wheels 69 Bread cooked in a tandoor

32 Like some bargain toilet paper 34 “This guy’s here to help,” with two thumbs chestward 38 Sassy 39 Arcing shot

70 Mounted

40 Tacks on 41 1891 Chekhov novella featuring pistols that never fire

DOWN 1 Piled 2 Have less success (than) 3 Minimally

42 Cone sites 45 Tar’s heading, casually

28 ___ chi

4 Humble abode

29 It’s a black thing

5 Dept. of Labor arm

46 “Rhinoceros” playwright

31 Pea-sized satellites?

6 Persian empire?

47 Enters gingerly

7 H.S. subject

49 Hound sound

8 Cyberchuckle

50 Voyager discovered its hexagonal cloud pattern

33 “Great” tsar 35 Co. with a plant 36 Duma disapproval 37 Mathematicians? 40 Gillette brand 43 Parliamentary approval

9 Boxer knocking Jack Dempsey out of the ring in an iconic painting 10 ___ fool (clown around)

54 Recitation section leaders, briefly 57 Spilled the beans

44 “Did I do that?”

11 Stocking stuffer for Fido

59 University of Akron athletes

48 Expressions of relief?

12 American way?

62 Chanteuse Sumac

13 Flea for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, e.g.

63 Wrap around the neck

18 Creature made gigantic by radiation

64 Teacher’s org.

51 Flesh partner 52 See 16-Across 53 Down more than

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CO M M U N IT Y EVEN TS

SUN

BOOK SIGNING

SANTA FE RAILYARD PARK 740 CERRILLOS, SANTA FE, 505.892.3373

AND MAY 22

wisefoolnewmexico.org

THU

Story time Moon story time for children. 10:30a, FREE BOOKWORKS, 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.422.8139 bkwkrs.com

WORKSHOP

Curry, Curry, Curry! This cooking class will cover, you guessed it, curry. 5:30-8p, $40 must rsvp TALIN MARKET 88 LOUISIANA SE, 505.212.0791

ediblesantafe.com

ABQ Ladies of Comedy

MAY 16/18: FESTIVAL

4th Annual Festival Djuedeo-Espanyol

CONGREGATION NAHALAT SHALOM, 3606 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.342.1096 nahalatshalom.org

CENTRAL AND SUNSET cabq.gov

Explora! Adult Night Theme is Circles & Cycles and activities include theater performances and hands on experiments. 6:30p, $8

ABQ MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY 2000 MOUNTAIN NW, 505.243.7255

SAT

THROUGH MAY 18: FESTIVAL

Taos Lilac Festival This annual festival promises fun for everyone with activities, pet parade, costume contest and more. Call or check website for details and times, FREE KIT CARSON PARK, TAOS

taoslilacfestival.com MAY 16 AND 17: PERFORMANCE

Flexion Breathtaking stilts and ariel movements on, under and above a 4-legged truss. 7:30p, 1p, FREE

PAGE ONE BOOKSTORE 5850 EUBANK NE, STE B-41, 505.294.2026 page1book.com

National RIver Cleanup

EXPLORA, 1701 MOUNTAIN NW, 505.224.8323 explora.us

FRI

Mike Butterfield reads from and signs his photography book. 3p, FREE

This festival will include speakers, music, art, food and more. 5p, 10a, suggested donation of $40

Enjoy this stand up with some of ABQ’S funniest gals. 5p, FREE

albuquerquemuseum.org

New Mexico High Peaks: A Photographic Celebration

26th Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival Celebrate seven nationalities with fun, music and family activities. 9a-8:30p, $5-$20 BALLOON FIESTA PARK 5500 BALLOON FIESTA PKWY, 505.768.6050 celtfestabq.com

BOOK SIGNING

Join the community and help clean the bosque. 8a-1p, FREE

Dennis Hopper Day Enjoy locations throughout Taos, as well as a screening of Easy Rider. 11a-9p TAOS PLAZA

dennishopperday.com

Hands On! Knitting circle. 11:30a-1:30p, FREE OFFCENTER ARTS 808 PARK SW, 505.247.1172

offcenterarts.org

MON

Pajama Story time Wear your pjs and bring your favorite stuffed animal for storytime. 7p, FREE ERNA FERGUSSON LIBRARY 3700 SAN MATEO NE, 505.888.8100 libevents.

Unsolved: NM’s American Valley Ranch Murders and Other Mysteries

abclibrary.org

Author and historian Don Bullis reads from and discusses his book. 1-3p, FREE

Listen to a brief talk followed by getting a temporary henna tattoo. 10 and up. 12p, FREE

TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS 2012 SOUTH PLAZA NW, 505.242.7204

Vintage Beer Author Patrick Dawson talks vintage beer and his favorite brews. 3p, FREE LA CUMBRE + BOOKWORKS 3313 GIRARD NE, 505.873.0225

bkwrks.com

Indies First Story Time Local children’s authors read. 10:30a, FREE BOOKWORKS, 4022 RIO GRANDE NW, 505.422.8139 bkwkrs.com

Meet The Cat in the Hat!

Henna Program

MAIN LIBRARY 501 COPPER NW, 505.768.5170

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TUE

Pint For Pint Eligible blood donors receive prizes for donating, good after completion. 4:30-8p MARBLE BREWERY 111 MARBLE NW, 505.243.2739

abqbeerweek.com

WED

Bring the entire family for fun, games and more...fun for all ages! 10a-3p, FREE

Job Interview Skills

UNM CONTINUING EDUCATION 1634 UNIVERSITY NE, 505.277.2121

LOMA COLORADO MAIN LIBRARY 755 LOMA COLORADO NE, 505.891.5013

newmexicopbs.org

Topics that prepare you to land the job! 6:30-7:45p, FREE

MAY 21 & 28

Open Mic Night Ruben Vail hosts open mic night every Wed. Bring instruments, poems, paint brushes, etc. 8p, FREE for members and guests/ Membership $30 ARTBAR BY CATALYST CLUB 119 GOLD SW, 505.200.0029

catalystclubnm.org

THU

The Culinary History of the Rio Grande Valley Cookbook author Jane Butel talks about cooking in the America Southwest. 7p, FREE OLD SAN YSIDRO CHURCH 966 OLD CHURCH ROAD 505.730.6839

Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy This intro will discuss the benefits of hypnotherapy and hypnosis. 7-8:30p, FREE CHRISTIAN RAPHAEL HYPNOTHERAPY, 819 VASSAR NE, 505.918.6555

FRI

THROUGH MAY 26

ABQ Wine Festival Wineries, food, art and more from around the state. 12-6p, $20 BALLOON FIESTA PARK 5000 BALLOON FIESTA PKWY, 575.522.1232

abqwinefestival.com

Coffee and Conversation: The Writ of Habeas Corpus Eva Elsner from the Isleta Pueblo speaks. 5:30-7p, FREE INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CTR. 2401 12TH NW, 505.843.7270

indianpueblo.org

SAT

Ask a Master Gardener Gardeners will be on site to answer questions. 10a-3p, FREE ERNA FERGUSSON LIBRARY 3200 SAN MATEO NE, 505.888.8100

libevents.abclibrary.org

MON

Memorial Day Ceremony 9a-1p, FREE NMVETERANS MEMORIAL 1100 LOUISIANA SE, 505.256.2042

riorancholibraries.org

TUE

Enjoy the history of Corrales with this spring celebration. 10a-4p, FREE

Transforming Helplessness in the Face of Suffering

Author Talk

OLD SAN YSIDRO CHURCH 966 OLD CHURCH RD., 505.898.5017

Tony Back and Cynda Holton will be speaking. 5:30-6:30p, FREE

Santacruzan: Flower Fest

UPAYA ZEN CENTER 1401 CERRO GORDO, SANTA FE, 505.986.8518 upaya.org

Corrales’ Heritage Day

This Filipino cultural event incl. dances and more. 6:30p, FREE OLD TOWN PLAZA 2000 MOUNTAIN NW, 505.391.8821

ABQ Sisters in Crime Presents Judith Van Giesen, author of 13 mystery novels will be speaking. 7p, FREE CROAK AND DAGGER 12700 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.332.5254

Hillerman Stitch Club Join in if you enjoy knitting, crocheting or other stitching crafts. 11a-1p, FREE TONY HILLERMAN LIBRARY 8205 APACHE NE, 505.291.6264

libevents.abclibrary.org WORKSHOP

Adult Craft with Tina: Glass Gem Sun Catcher Dress your window with sparkle, make your very own sun catcher! 10:30a-2p, FREE ALAMOSA BRANCH LIBRARY 6900 GONZALES SW, 505.836.0684

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WED

Craft Time Come and make pencil pinwheels! All ages welcome. 3-5p, FREE SOUTH BROADWAY LIBRARY 1025 BROADWAY SE

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LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | MAY 15-28, 2014